Introduction to Arduino workshop - Revision history

Kent.durvin: /* Before the Workshop */

2015-03-22T00:27:15Z

Before the Workshop

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	* Thanks for signing up. If you have problems with anything, don't worry. We'll take some time at the beginning to get everyone ready.		* Thanks for signing up. If you have problems with anything, don't worry. We'll take some time at the beginning to get everyone ready.
	* Bring your laptop if you have one		* Bring your laptop if you have one
	* Go ahead and download the [http://arduino.cc/en/main/software software] for your operating system. Occasionaly, the USB driver does not install on Macs. Sparkfun has a [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/mac#yosemite/ nice page]]		* Go ahead and download the [http://arduino.cc/en/main/software software] for your operating system. Occasionaly, the USB driver does not install on Macs. Sparkfun has a [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/mac#yosemite/ nice page]] on fixing that, with links to the FTDI driver, and other tips for Yosimite users.
	~~nice page~~ on fixing that, with links to the FTDI driver, and other tips for Yosimite users.
	* Install it on your laptop.		* Install it on your laptop.
	* Feel free to explore the links a little and take a look around the internets for cool projects.		* Feel free to explore the links a little and take a look around the internets for cool projects.

Kent.durvin: /* Before the Workshop */

2015-03-22T00:26:30Z

Before the Workshop

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	* Thanks for signing up. If you have problems with anything, don't worry. We'll take some time at the beginning to get everyone ready.		* Thanks for signing up. If you have problems with anything, don't worry. We'll take some time at the beginning to get everyone ready.
	* Bring your laptop if you have one		* Bring your laptop if you have one
	* Go ahead and download the [http://arduino.cc/en/main/software software] for your operating system.		* Go ahead and download the [http://arduino.cc/en/main/software software] for your operating system. Occasionaly, the USB driver does not install on Macs. Sparkfun has a [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/mac#yosemite/ nice page]]
			nice page on fixing that, with links to the FTDI driver, and other tips for Yosimite users.
	* Install it on your laptop.		* Install it on your laptop.
	* Feel free to explore the links a little and take a look around the internets for cool projects.		* Feel free to explore the links a little and take a look around the internets for cool projects.

Kent.durvin: /* Follow- up/ Resources: */

2015-03-22T00:22:13Z

Follow- up/ Resources:

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	** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqrQmQqpHXc Intro video by Make]		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqrQmQqpHXc Intro video by Make]
	** [https://www.youtube.com/user/arduinoteam Arduino YouTube Channel]		** [https://www.youtube.com/user/arduinoteam Arduino YouTube Channel]
	** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRqLFn9rDJs0 ~~SaprkFun~~]		** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRqLFn9rDJs0 SparkFun]

	*Projects:		*Projects:

Kramer102 at 18:44, 20 March 2015

2015-03-20T18:44:29Z

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	*for extra difficulty use a motor in place of one of the leds		*for extra difficulty use a motor in place of one of the leds
	*[[http://circuits.datasheetdir.com/88/P2N2222-pinout.jpg npn transistor pins]]		*[[http://circuits.datasheetdir.com/88/P2N2222-pinout.jpg npn transistor pins]]

			4. Links for the kits
			*[[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GAwDRZMvBqvkZUKcnsO6lwLXWmbirRDGFC3xSmWjTL4/edit#gid=0 the kit BOM]]

	==What to Expect==		==What to Expect==
	* A fun participatory workshop		* A fun participatory workshop
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	* To know what to do next to keep learning/playing		* To know what to do next to keep learning/playing

	~~4. Links for the kits~~
	*[[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GAwDRZMvBqvkZUKcnsO6lwLXWmbirRDGFC3xSmWjTL4/edit#gid=0 the kit BOM]]

	==Before the Workshop==		==Before the Workshop==

Kramer102: /* Resources for Workshop Participants */

2015-03-20T18:43:22Z

Resources for Workshop Participants

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	* To work together to make something original that completes a task		* To work together to make something original that completes a task
	* To know what to do next to keep learning/playing		* To know what to do next to keep learning/playing

			4. Links for the kits
			*[[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GAwDRZMvBqvkZUKcnsO6lwLXWmbirRDGFC3xSmWjTL4/edit#gid=0 the kit BOM]]

	==Before the Workshop==		==Before the Workshop==

Kramer102: /* Kramer's experience running the workshop */

2014-10-05T18:50:24Z

Kramer's experience running the workshop

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	==Kramer's experience running the workshop==		==Kramer's experience running the workshop==
	[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9T6i3agBuLyT0M0UHRJbF84c1k&usp=sharing Arduino Workshop Folder] contains the journal. It isn't complete, but there are some candid moments. I went into this not really knowing much about arduino, electronics, or hacking in general. My original idea was to base the workshop around a competition. This Eventually led me to the Thunder Tumbler RC toy as a vehicle to hack. I figured at the very least we could control the thing with a servo. I tried that and it didn't work well. I also originally envisioned things being made with cardboard. It became painfully evident that would be very difficult in the time allowed. The ~~controllers~~ happened to be very easy to hack and I had access to help from other members who just happened to be around. I used google, but I would have had a much more difficult time with the electronics without personal help. I barely finished planning and preparing before the workshop. I'm lucky things fell into place. It was pretty stressful. I probably spent 20 hours preparing. Whenever I tried to do something original, it took like five times longer than I expected. I did a very rough run-through a couple days before with Beth. We hit a bunch of tech problems I would not have expected. It was essential to the success of the workshop and I really didn't have it planned at that point. It was ~~essentially~~ the best I could bullshit at that point.		[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9T6i3agBuLyT0M0UHRJbF84c1k&usp=sharing Arduino Workshop Folder] contains the journal. It isn't complete, but there are some candid moments. I went into this not really knowing much about arduino, electronics, or hacking in general. My original idea was to base the workshop around a competition. This Eventually led me to the Thunder Tumbler RC toy as a vehicle to hack. I figured at the very least we could control the thing with a servo. I tried that and it didn't work well. I also originally envisioned things being made with cardboard. It became painfully evident that cardboard cutouts would be very difficult to make in the time allowed. The R/C toys happened to be very easy to hack and I had access to help from other members who just happened to be around. I used google, but I would have had a much more difficult time with the electronics without personal help. I barely finished planning and preparing before the workshop. I'm lucky things fell into place. It was pretty stressful. I probably spent 20 hours preparing. Whenever I tried to do something original, it took like five times longer than I expected. I did a very rough run-through a couple days before with Beth. We hit a bunch of tech problems I would not have expected. It was essential to the success of the workshop and I really didn't have it planned at that point. It was the best I could bullshit at that point.

	I put in quite a bit of work and it was stressful with other commitments in my life. I also went over budget. I spent ~~around $50~~ I have ~~not been compensated for~~. With these things in mind I'm glad I decided to teach the workshop for a couple reasons. I learned vastly more than I could have without the responsibility of teaching. I also feel I contributed. I hope to continue to improve the workshop and develop better techniques for learning.		I put in quite a bit of work and it was stressful with other commitments in my life. I also went over budget. I spent money on supplies and was reimbursed later, but the class didn't earn enough to cover all of it. I'll just have to do another one to make up the difference. With these things in mind I'm glad I decided to teach the workshop for a couple reasons. I learned vastly more than I could have without the responsibility of teaching. I also feel I contributed. I hope to continue to improve the workshop and develop better techniques for learning.

Kramer102 at 02:01, 8 August 2014

2014-08-08T02:01:09Z

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	We're using a google doc folder at the moment to collaborate. [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9T6i3agBuLyT0M0UHRJbF84c1k&usp=sharing Arduino Workshop Folder]. Beth made the lesson plan from a conversation we had during open house and research on her own. The Journal is my ranting so far.		We're using a google doc folder at the moment to collaborate. [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9T6i3agBuLyT0M0UHRJbF84c1k&usp=sharing Arduino Workshop Folder]. Beth made the lesson plan from a conversation we had during open house and research on her own. The Journal is my ranting so far.

	*Kramer's ~~rough~~ plan:		*Kramer's plan:
	I'm planning		I'm planning
	* 15 min intro		* 15 min intro
	* 45 min ~~follow along (~~blink led~~....read sensor..~~.move servo)		* 60 min build three circuits
	* ~~15 min Where~~ to ~~find more info~~		** 1. blink led
	* ~~30min~~ build for competition (radio controlled vehicle using servos from the arduino to control it. Decorate vehicle (LEDs).		** 2. move servo
	*30 min competition (how many pegs can you knock down in the most ridiculous way possible. 1 award for pins. 1 award for originality.)		** 3. Use transistors to switch led's on and off or a motor (Circuit picked because it is slightly modified to control the RC Car, per-soldered the hacked rc remote)
	*15 min close and clean up		* 45min build for competition (radio controlled vehicle using servos from the arduino to control it. Decorate vehicle (LEDs).
			* 15 min competition (how many pegs can you knock down in the most ridiculous way possible. 1 award for pins. 1 award for originality.)
			* 15 min close and clean up

	That leaves 30 minutes cushion. I'm sure I'll need it.		That leaves 30 minutes cushion. I'm sure I'll need it.

	==Concerns and Ideas==		==Concerns and Ideas==
	* doing the original task could take a while		* doing the original task could take a while
	* I'd like everyone to walk away with something. Maybe a certificate with a picture of the thing they made.		* I'd like everyone to walk away with something. Maybe a certificate with a picture of the thing they made.
	* Need to edit and clean up this wiki, but I'm tired and it's late		* Need to edit and clean up this wiki, but I'm tired and it's late

			=Followup on the July 19th meetup=
			==overall==
			The workshop was a success. Each member participated and seemed to enjoy themselves. We met our stated learning objectives. The participants varied from very little familiarity with electronics and programming to near expert. Even with the disparity everyone could complete the most of the task and everyone needed help at some point. The participants were expected to try on their own first and initially attempt to troubleshoot problems. This caused a little frustration in a couple people, but overall it seemed to go well. We had one helper to two students and this level of interaction was really necessary to stay on time. The workshop lasted three hours and it was tight, but we finished on time. We had to move on to the competition before everyone was finished with the transistor switching project. The final competition went well, but they definitely could use more time. No-one really got into the decoration or modifying the car itself. The competition went great.

			==Kramer's experience running the workshop==
			[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9T6i3agBuLyT0M0UHRJbF84c1k&usp=sharing Arduino Workshop Folder] contains the journal. It isn't complete, but there are some candid moments. I went into this not really knowing much about arduino, electronics, or hacking in general. My original idea was to base the workshop around a competition. This Eventually led me to the Thunder Tumbler RC toy as a vehicle to hack. I figured at the very least we could control the thing with a servo. I tried that and it didn't work well. I also originally envisioned things being made with cardboard. It became painfully evident that would be very difficult in the time allowed. The controllers happened to be very easy to hack and I had access to help from other members who just happened to be around. I used google, but I would have had a much more difficult time with the electronics without personal help. I barely finished planning and preparing before the workshop. I'm lucky things fell into place. It was pretty stressful. I probably spent 20 hours preparing. Whenever I tried to do something original, it took like five times longer than I expected. I did a very rough run-through a couple days before with Beth. We hit a bunch of tech problems I would not have expected. It was essential to the success of the workshop and I really didn't have it planned at that point. It was essentially the best I could bullshit at that point.

			I put in quite a bit of work and it was stressful with other commitments in my life. I also went over budget. I spent around $50 I have not been compensated for. With these things in mind I'm glad I decided to teach the workshop for a couple reasons. I learned vastly more than I could have without the responsibility of teaching. I also feel I contributed. I hope to continue to improve the workshop and develop better techniques for learning.


	===Feedback===		===Feedback===
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	* The cost went way over the budget, so we'll have to figure that out.		* The cost went way over the budget, so we'll have to figure that out.
	* I loved the TORNADO KICK!!! (We need the videos!)		* I loved the TORNADO KICK!!! (We need the videos!)
	* The intro should also include their past experience with electronics, ~~microcontrollers~~, and programming. That would help when determining the level of detail to provide when offering help.		* The intro should also include their past experience with electronics, micro-controllers, and programming. That would help when determining the level of detail to provide when offering help.
	* 6-8 participants is definitely the upper limit and requires 2 assistants.		* 6-8 participants is definitely the upper limit and requires 2 assistants.
			* Would like to see the participants interacting with each other after and participating in making the workshop better in the future. Doing things like commenting on the wiki. Having students participate in the teaching
			*

Ranthalion at 04:03, 30 July 2014

2014-07-30T04:03:53Z

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 .  What to Bring - A laptop with the Arduino software installed.  A willingness to have fun and make mistakes.
-.  Cost - $65 gets you the workshop, your own arduino, and all the components you'll need.
+.  Cost - Determined by components. $80 if providing full kit, otherwise it is to be determined.
 ==Learning Goals and Objectives or Scope==
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 * I'd like everyone to walk away with something.  Maybe a certificate with a picture of the thing they made.
 * Need to edit and clean up this wiki, but I'm tired and it's late

Kramer102 at 22:58, 29 July 2014

2014-07-29T22:58:05Z

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	*see the blackboard --> turning two leds on and off		*see the blackboard --> turning two leds on and off
	**will prepare us for controlling the RC car later		**will prepare us for controlling the RC car later
	*similar to circuit 3 in oomlout		*similar to [[http://www.oomlout.com/oom.php/products/ardx/circ-03 circuit 3 in oomlout]]
	*similar to circuit 10 in book		*similar to circuit 10 in book
	*use blink sketch		*use blink sketch
	*for extra difficulty use a motor in place of one of the leds		*for extra difficulty use a motor in place of one of the leds
			*[[http://circuits.datasheetdir.com/88/P2N2222-pinout.jpg npn transistor pins]]
	==What to Expect==		==What to Expect==
	* A fun participatory workshop		* A fun participatory workshop

Kramer102 at 22:55, 29 July 2014

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 =Resources for Workshop Participants=
 ==What to Expect==
 * A fun participatory workshop