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Beginner Arduino Class

Details

You will learn the basics of the Arduino microcontroller, including digital input and output, analog input and output, and using the Arduino software. We'll work through a number of examples.

Instructor: Pete Prodoehl

Cost for Members: $5 per person.
Cost for Non-members: $10 per person.

Materials: I have a number of Arduino boards, breadboards, sensors, and other parts, but I'll need to determine what I can supply versus what you will need to supply. (I'll work on that.)

Requirements

Membership

You do not have to be a member of the Makerspace to take this class, but members will have first priority to sign up.

Physical Abilities

You should be able to use a computer and work with small parts. The majority of the class will involve sitting, not standing.

Previous Experience

If you've done any programming or scripting before, it will help. If you haven't, don't worry. If you've built simple circuits or done any electronics, it will help. If you haven't, don't worry.

Equipment & Software

Please bring a computer with at least one USB port with you. Install the Arduino software. (Available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.) You should also install the CH340 driver for Arduino boards that use that driver. (Typically cheap clone Arduinos acquired from eBay.)

Safety Gear

None required.

Notes

  • The length of time for this class is yet to be determined, but I'm estimating 4 hours.
  • This class will be limited in size. The limit for the first version will probably be 6 people.

Upcoming Class

  • January 2017 - Date TBD

Interested Members

  • Alden Hoot
  • Shane T.
  • Steffanie Maher
  • Jon Zickermann
  • Jason Moore
  • Keith McMillan
  • Steve Crumbaugh
  • Chris Hege
  • Brian Michel
  • Adrian Volden (Decibel meter w/green to red lights for my desk at work)
  • John Rockefeller
  • Ben Lipkin
  • Steve Pilon (I would like to learn how to read sensors.)
  • Timothy Campbell
  • Linda Szeremet
  • Nickolas Nikolic
  • Alex Polley
  • Kathy C.
  • Dan Felix (have Arduinos, possible +1 non-member son)
  • Marcin Polewski
  • Rik The handsomest landscaper
  • Karl Hegna
  • Dan Johnson
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