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= '''Arduinos for Total Newbies''': =
= '''Arduinos for Total Newbies''': =
<span style="color:green">'''Stay tuned for another Arduino For Total Newbies workshop...'''</span>
== ''Learn Arduino<br> using TV-B-Gone<br> as an example project'' ==
== ''Learn Arduino<br> using TV-B-Gone<br> as an example project'' ==


== Abstract: ==
== Abstract: ==


[[Image:tvbgoneworkshop1-2.jpg|thumb|right|Happy hardware hackers]]
[[Image:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:A4TN.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop 29-March-2015 at Noisebridge]]


You've probably heard lots about [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino].  But if you don't know what it is, or how you can use it to do all sorts of cool things, then this fun and easy workshop is for you.  As an example project, we'll be creating a [http://www.tvbgone.com/cfe_tvbg_main.php TV-B-Gone] remote control out of an Arduino you can take home with you.
You've probably heard lots about [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino].  But if you don't know what it is, or how you can use it to do all sorts of cool things, then this fun and easy workshop is for you.  As an example project, we'll be creating a [http://www.tvbgone.com/cfe_tvbg_main.php TV-B-Gone] remote control out of an Arduino you can take home with you.
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Arduino is an amazingly powerful tool that is very simple to learn to use. It was designed so that artists and non-geeks can start from nothing, and make something cool happen in less than 90 minutes. Yet, it is powerful enough so that uber-geeks can use it for their projects as well.  
Arduino is an amazingly powerful tool that is very simple to learn to use. It was designed so that artists and non-geeks can start from nothing, and make something cool happen in less than 90 minutes. Yet, it is powerful enough so that uber-geeks can use it for their projects as well.  


This workshop is easy enough for total newbies to learn all you need to know to get going on an Arduino.
This workshop is easy enough for '''''total newbies''''' to learn all you need to know to get going on an Arduino.


Taught by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman]. Participants will make their own Arduino clone, and set it up on solderless breadboards to make their own TV-B-Gone remote control to turn off TVs in public places -- a fun way to learn Arduino (and electronics) basics. Bring your laptop, if you can.
Taught by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman]. Participants will make their own Arduino clone, and set it up on solderless breadboards to make their own TV-B-Gone remote control to turn off TVs in public places -- a fun way to learn Arduino (and electronics) basics. Bring your laptop, if you can.
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* Very short lesson to learn everything you need to know about electronics!  
* Very short lesson to learn everything you need to know about electronics!  


* Then we will learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught well over 40,000 people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.   
* Then we will learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught well over 50,000 people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.   


* Then we will each make our own Arduino clone from a kit made by Ladyada: [http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=72 BoArduino].  
* Then we will each make our own Arduino clone from a kit made by Evil Mad Scientist: [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/diavolino/ Diavolino].  


* Now that we each have our own Arduino, we will set up the free and open-source software on our laptops (if you bring one) -- Windows, MacOS, or Linux are all fine!  
* Now that we each have our own Arduino, we will set up the free and open-source software on our laptops (if you bring one) -- Windows, MacOS, or Linux are all fine!  


* And then its time to make something and learn how easy it is to use Aruino! I'll (very easily!) show you how to read schematic diagrams, and you'll put together your own TV-B-Gone remote control using your BoArduino. We will use a solderless breadboard. These are really useful, and provide a fast, and very easy way to put circuits together without needing to solder.  
* And then it's time to make something and learn how easy it is to use Arduino! I'll (very easily!) show you how to read schematic diagrams, and you'll put together your own TV-B-Gone remote control using your [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/diavolino/ Diavolino]. We will use a solderless breadboard. These are really useful, and provide a fast, and very easy way to put circuits together without needing to solder.  


* Target practice is available after the workshop.
* Target practice is available after the workshop.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''What''': [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino] workshop for newbies, using [http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone] remote controls as an intro<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''What''': [http://arduino.cc/ Arduino] workshop for total newbies, using [http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone] remote controls as an intro<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday, March 18th<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': 1pm-4:30pm, Sunday, March 29th, 2015<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Where''': [http://techliminal.com/ Tech Liminal] in downtown Oakland, CA<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Where''': [[Noisebridge]]. [[Getting Here]]<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun learning Arduino. Ages 8 to 100<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun learning Arduino. Ages 10 to 100<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Cost''': $30 -- includes everything you need!<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Max #''': 50 participants -- <span style="color:orange">'''''This workshop will fill up, so please do arrive early!'''''</span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:orange">''' -- Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop and Eventbrite can <b>ONLY(!)</b> accept online credit payments at the present time:'''</span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363]<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Cost''': $35 for materials -- includes everything you need to make your [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Arduino TV-B-Gone]!<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And you get to bring your [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Arduino TV-B-Gone] home with you.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And you get to bring your [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Arduino TV-B-Gone] home with you.<br>


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Instructor''':  [[User:maltman23|Mitch]]
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:orange">'''Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop and Eventbrite can <b>ONLY(!)</b> accept online credit payments at the present time''':</span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363]
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<span style="color:purple">'''Register to guarantee a seat, or just come by!  Less than five hours left until the workshop and ONLY about a half-dozen seats remain available for sale!! (and please do arrive early!)'''</span>
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Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.<br> Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.<br> Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.


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[http://www.arduino.cc/ Ardiuno website]<br>
[http://www.arduino.cc/ Ardiuno website]<br>
[http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Ken Shirriff's TV-B-Gone Arduino project page]<br>
[http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Ken Shirriff's TV-B-Gone Arduino project page]<br>
[http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=72 Ladyada's BoArduino page]<br>
[http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/diavolino/ Diavolino kit page]<br>

Revision as of 10:55, 1 September 2015

Arduinos for Total Newbies:

Stay tuned for another Arduino For Total Newbies workshop...

Learn Arduino
using TV-B-Gone
as an example project

Abstract:

Arduino For Total Newbies workshop at Noisebridge
Arduino For Total Newbies workshop 29-March-2015 at Noisebridge

You've probably heard lots about Arduino. But if you don't know what it is, or how you can use it to do all sorts of cool things, then this fun and easy workshop is for you. As an example project, we'll be creating a TV-B-Gone remote control out of an Arduino you can take home with you.

Full Description:

Arduino is an amazingly powerful tool that is very simple to learn to use. It was designed so that artists and non-geeks can start from nothing, and make something cool happen in less than 90 minutes. Yet, it is powerful enough so that uber-geeks can use it for their projects as well.

This workshop is easy enough for total newbies to learn all you need to know to get going on an Arduino.

Taught by Mitch Altman. Participants will make their own Arduino clone, and set it up on solderless breadboards to make their own TV-B-Gone remote control to turn off TVs in public places -- a fun way to learn Arduino (and electronics) basics. Bring your laptop, if you can.

Big thanks to Ken Shirriff, who came up with the original TV-B-Gone for Arduino.

Workshop Itinerary

  • Intro to Arduino
  • Very short lesson to learn everything you need to know about electronics!
  • Then we will learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught well over 50,000 people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.
  • Then we will each make our own Arduino clone from a kit made by Evil Mad Scientist: Diavolino.
  • Now that we each have our own Arduino, we will set up the free and open-source software on our laptops (if you bring one) -- Windows, MacOS, or Linux are all fine!
  • And then it's time to make something and learn how easy it is to use Arduino! I'll (very easily!) show you how to read schematic diagrams, and you'll put together your own TV-B-Gone remote control using your Diavolino. We will use a solderless breadboard. These are really useful, and provide a fast, and very easy way to put circuits together without needing to solder.
  • Target practice is available after the workshop.

Summary

     What: Arduino workshop for total newbies, using TV-B-Gone remote controls as an intro
     When: 1pm-4:30pm, Sunday, March 29th, 2015
     Where: Noisebridge. Getting Here
     Who: Anyone and everyone can have fun learning Arduino. Ages 10 to 100
     Max #: 50 participants -- This workshop will fill up, so please do arrive early!
           -- Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop and Eventbrite can ONLY(!) accept online credit payments at the present time:
               https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363
     Cost: $35 for materials -- includes everything you need to make your Arduino TV-B-Gone!
          And you get to bring your Arduino TV-B-Gone home with you.

     Instructor: Mitch

     Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop and Eventbrite can ONLY(!) accept online credit payments at the present time:
               https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-16088241363

Register to guarantee a seat, or just come by! Less than five hours left until the workshop and ONLY about a half-dozen seats remain available for sale!! (and please do arrive early!)

Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.
Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Links:

TV-B-Gone website
Ardiuno website
Ken Shirriff's TV-B-Gone Arduino project page
Diavolino kit page