a) Download Arduino software:
www.arduino.cc

b) Download USB driver:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
[the Arduino board has an ‘FTDI’-type chip that provides USB connection for your laptop. Download the ‘Virtual COM’ FTDI driver shown on the site, corresponding to your laptop operating system. ]

c) Download MaxMSP ‘free trial’ software:
http://cycling74.com/downloads/max5

d) Download the ‘Digital Cookbook’ reference guide for the ‘Electronic Brick’ extension kit that will be used for hands-on demonstrations during the workshops. We will use a number of code setups within this: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/images/product/Electronic%20Bricks%20Vol1.1.pdf