If you enjoyed our Introduction to Arduino class, come back for the next class!
In Arduino 201, we’ll be using the Processing framework and the Firmata library for the Arduino to interact with the Arduino from a graphical user interface.
This class will build on the Darkness Detector circuit we built in Arduino 101, adding calibration knobs for high and low, and outputting the resulting data to a graph using Processing.
Students should be familiar with the concepts and circuits taught in Arduino 101, specifically reading analog inputs and the voltage divider circuit used in the Darkness Detector.
Knowledge of Processing is not required.
What to Bring
A laptop (we have a few spares, let us know if you need to reserve one)
Your arduino kit (or order one with the class)
Materials
All classes in the Arduino Track require the Arduino Kit (external link to Adafruit).
Buy it now ($15 off with tuition) and reuse it for the rest of the classes!
This is the follow up class to our Introduction to Electronics class. Did you attend the first class and get the book and the supplies? Then you only need to sign up for the class. Did you not make it to the first class but want to jump into the electronics with the book and the supplies? We’ve got you covered here, too!
We are excited to announce Thursday, the 16th of December as the date for our first ever Introduction to the Arduino class. We’re announcing this early so that you have plenty of time to get an order in for an Arduino of your own that you can bring to the class. But, even if you don’t have an Arduino of your own, you can still come to the class and learn all about what these awesome little devices do!
Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.
You can order Arduino systems from several places, including Adafruit and Sparkfun. Both companies have lots of tutorials and howtos to get you started with Arduinos.
Date: Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Workshop 88 (Map to Workshop)
Cost: $10.00 for non-members/supporting members (does NOT cover the cost of an Arduino, although small electronic components will be available for your use)
On Wednesday, October 20, Workshop 88′s own president Russ Lankenau will be hosting “Revitalize your computer with linux”. Do you have an older computer at home that you don’t know what to do with? Learn how to breathe new life into your machine that you didn’t know it still had.
Date: October 20th, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Workshop 88 (Map to Workshop)
Tuesday the 12th of October, William will teach our first Practical photography class. It will cost $10 and you’ll need to bring your own camera. The class will start at Workshop 88 at 6:30pm. We’re trying something new, if you’re not already a member and want to join the Workshop after the class we’ll discount your first month’s dues the cost of the class!
Hey everybody, come on out to our Oktoberfest Open House today!
We’ll be working on projects all afternoon, and this event is open to the public, so if you have a project you’ve been working on, bring it along!
The open house starts at 2:30, and will last until we decide to head over to the local pub. We may even have some members bringing by homebrewed beer for the occasion.
This Sunday, starting at 2pm, our own Andrew Morrison will be teaching a class on the Physics of Music. A short description:
In this class we will explore some of the basic physics which governs the behavior of musical instruments. After exploring the science of resonance, pitch and timbre we will build some simple musical instruments out of common materials. By the end of the class you should come away with your own musical instrument and the ability to invent new musical instruments of your own design.
Tickets will be $10.00 for non-members and supporting members, and free for regular members. Material costs are TBD, but should be under $20.00. All payments will be accepted at the door.
Please let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll keep you updated!
We’re shifting the general meeting by a week, since the next one would fall on Labor Day, and we don’t want to interfere with the long weekend.
The next meeting will be on September 13th, at 6:30pm.
The main topic of discussion will be classes to be held at the space.
We’ve got a preliminary list of classes we’re planning on offering, but we’d love other suggestions, so come on out on the 13th and give us your input!
This and every Thursday is Game Night at Workshop88.
Last week we welcomed three awesome TVs, we got to lounge and enjoy some fight games on a massive 36 in TV. And we got to witness the first Munchkin draw on record.
Stop by and show us your games. The event is open to the public, but that might change soon.
Last week D&D dominated the space with the medialab being used for the recording of the Film Yarn Podcast. And our awesome comfy leather couches were used for a vicious game of Munchkin.
This week will see the generous donation from College of DuPage of three big TVs to incorporate to the vintage video game corner (which will see a replay of the PlayStation classic Simpsons Wrestling) and perhaps to see a movie or TV show.
Come visit us and bring your games! this event is open to the public.
