The Turk

A project in Harrogate, UK by Michael Sabbaton
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A new theatrical work based on the true story of, 'The Mechanical Turk' - the famous 18th century, chess playing automaton.
Backers: 34
Average Pledge Per Backer: £32

Funded: £1,079 of £2,500
Dates: Oct 21st -> Nov 20th (31 days)
Project By: Michael Sabbaton
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Latest News

The Turk Kickstarter End Many Thanks!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
 Well, looks like with 5 hours to go the Kickstarter will probably not reach it's end goal but just wanted to thank everyone for all their generosity and support - totally brilliant and I really appreciate it! Fear not - the show will go on! All my... (Read More)

The Turk gets a voice!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
First experiments with working voice..arduino, speaker, MP3 module and recorded sounds, external power tests and voltage regulator circuit (wiv lots of da wires!)     (Read More)

Tweaks and Twerks...

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Turk Lovers! Another little update from Sab's Shed... Been a-solderin' today and have succeeded in another little milestone. Firstly I've made the two midi-XLR cable adaptors that connect the computer control system with a theatre's hard wired... (Read More)

Virtual Design 'Fun'!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Turk Lovers!  Thought I'd share a few pics. First, here is our now familiar robot test-bed-head, 'Hector', with his new capacitor thingy (or mauve, sausage, tube ting) attached across the neo-pixel eyes. This should prevent power spikes... (Read More)

Week One - The Turk Hall of Fame Welcomes...

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much to everyone who has kindly donated this week. You are all entered into the Hall of Heroes! Check it out here: http://www.michaelsabbaton.com Speak soon, Mike :)  (Read More)

25% there! :)

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, end of wk1 of The Turk Kickstarter & we are 25% there.Thx v much to all.Keep on spreadin' da word,Turk lovers! (Read More)

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