node.js osc examples

Installation

The examples require the latest stable version of node.js (>= v0.12.0) to be installed. After downloading and installing node.js, you can clone this repository and install the dependencies using npm.

$ git clone https://github.com/toddtreece/osc-examples.git && cd osc-examples
$ npm install

Cycling '74 Max

If you would like to test the examples with Max, you will need to download and install the latest version of Max from Cycling '74's website.

PureData

If you are interested in the PureData examples, you will need to download and install the latest version of Pd-Extended.

ChucK

If you would like to use Chuck with the examples, you will need to download and install lastest version of the command line executable or miniAudicle from Princeton's website.

Included Examples

• print.js - prints received messages from the Max, Pd, or Chuck OSC examples. Also sends messages back one every second.
• socketio.js - demonstrates communicating through OSC with a web browser in real time using socket.io and node.js to translate messages to and from Max, Pd, or Chuck.

Raspberry Pi PiTFT Examples

To demonstrate working with remotely connected hardware, there are a couple examples that make use of a Raspberry Pi and a PiTFT touchscreen module.

Installation on a Raspberry Pi

$ git clone https://github.com/toddtreece/osc-examples.git
$ cd osc-examples/pitft
$ npm install

PiTFT Examples

• sine.js - sends out X & Y of touches as MIDI pitch and velocity values. Top left of the screen is 0 pitch 0 velocty, and bottom right is 127 pitch & 127 velocity. Use with the pitft_sine example in Max, Pd, or Chuck on your workstation.
• sample.js - creates a grid of 4 buttons that will trigger samples loaded with the pitft_sample example in Max, Pd, or Chuck on your workstation.