ClubArduino
Saturday March 28th, 2009 • 4pm-9pm
workshop01 - meeting02
This workshop will be an introduction to soldering, programming, sensors and other electronics in and out of the arduino.
4:00pm: Soldering and Fabrication demos
If you haven't built a circuit and/or want to know what some of those little bits are inside a computer, come and melt some tin/lead while learning a few more TLAs (3 letter acronyms). While this may be of interest to but a few beginners, it could also be a chance to solder up your own stuff in good company. Anyone want to build their own Arduino or assemble a shield?
5:30pm: Programming
An intro to the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) with some demos and discussion. This could be a walk through of some of the rudimentary examples from the arduino.cc learning pages or a discussion of the more subtle implications of the Arduino's software paradigms. Laptops useful, but not essential.
7:00pm: Make and Talk
What we do after the programming demo will depend on the group. Some of you may want to make something using your new skills. If so, we'll have all sorts of materials on hand for prototyping (feel free to bring your own materials too). We could also use this time for project presentations or critique. Or It could be a demo of some cool thing you have discovered or invented. Perhaps you want to try out a new recipe on our discerning pallets? Or maybe you just want some technical advice about how to make your cool new gadget/art installation idea a reality. This section will transition into the consumption of cocktails and treats as defined by what you bring to share.
4:00pm: Soldering and Fabrication demos
If you haven't built a circuit and/or want to know what some of those little bits are inside a computer, come and melt some tin/lead while learning a few more TLAs (3 letter acronyms). While this may be of interest to but a few beginners, it could also be a chance to solder up your own stuff in good company. Anyone want to build their own Arduino or assemble a shield?
5:30pm: Programming
An intro to the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) with some demos and discussion. This could be a walk through of some of the rudimentary examples from the arduino.cc learning pages or a discussion of the more subtle implications of the Arduino's software paradigms. Laptops useful, but not essential.
7:00pm: Make and Talk
What we do after the programming demo will depend on the group. Some of you may want to make something using your new skills. If so, we'll have all sorts of materials on hand for prototyping (feel free to bring your own materials too). We could also use this time for project presentations or critique. Or It could be a demo of some cool thing you have discovered or invented. Perhaps you want to try out a new recipe on our discerning pallets? Or maybe you just want some technical advice about how to make your cool new gadget/art installation idea a reality. This section will transition into the consumption of cocktails and treats as defined by what you bring to share.
13
confirmed guests
1
Robert
Count me in
1
Niladri
Count me in
2
Sean Clute
Count me in
1
Francois
Count me in
1
Alex P.
Yes I plan to
1
Ned
Yes I plan to
The McMullen House
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Comments
Sorry, can't make this meeting. I'm working on a couple of things right now that I hope to share next time.
Joe Szuecs
over 1 year
ago
hey north, i really want to be part of this! but... again i have to go to LA, so i miss #2, hopefully you are not all too smart by the time i make it to a meeting!
laetitia
over 1 year
ago
I'll be at a thingamajig in SF till 5 and then race over, so expect me there around 5:01.
Jordan & Miriam
over 1 year
ago
rockin!
Sean Clute
over 1 year
ago
Look forward to it!, i will have to leave earlier though as i have a public transport expedition back to the other side of the bay.
Shona
over 1 year
ago
Sounds like fun, but unfortunately I will be out of town. Would love to come next time.
cjkohler
over 1 year
ago
Hi North,
Louis turned me onto this workshop. Sounds great! I have no experience, but am very interested. i don't have an arduino board so can I borrow one?
- Robert