Intro to Micro-controllers and Basic Arduino Programing

[BeeAmaker]

When: Saturday, January 24th
Where: The MakerHive, Elkhart
Time: 1:00 pm til ?? (class time aprox 2 hours)
Cost: See below, varies
Deadline: Sign up by January 18th

*CLASS IS NOW FULL*
Sing up closed, If you missed this class please sign up for the Feb 7th calss

A repeat of this class will be held on Feb 7th

Introduction to Micro-controllers and Basic Arduino Programing
Learn about what a Micro-controller is and what it does. Explore the possibilities with an introduction to Basic Arduino programing and create a real working program and see it in action.

This class will include a small Lab that you can keep afterwords so please sign up for the class below so parts can be ordered and received before the class starts. Sign up by responding to this post and include what "package" you will need.

Package A Class with Lab, $45.00 I need everything so load me up!
Package B Class without Lab, $10.00 I already have everything but don't know what I am doing so just want to take the class!
Package C Spectator sports $5.00 Just want to sit and listen, but I'll help pay for the snacks!

The Lab includes (and what you will need if your are bringing your own)
1 - Sparkfun Red Board It is a better Arduino version of the UNO and breaks out all the pins. If bringing your own, any Ardunio compatible board should work.
1 - 400 point Bread board with power rails
1 - DC motor
1 - DC Servo (Not important to bring as this is more advanced programing, time permitting, but included in kit)
1 - Mini Photocell (kit includes 2)
1 - 10K Trimpot (kit includes 2)
Some 10K Ohm resistors, Kit includes 12
Some 330 Ohm resistors, Kit includes 12
5 - 1N4148 Diodes
2 - LEDs any color, best if two different colors. (Kit includes 2 Red, 2 Blue, 2 Yellow, 2 Green)
2 - Micro push buttons
1 - USB type A to mini B cable.
Jumper wires

How to pay,
Bring Cash to the Maker meetings (preferred) or you can click the "DONATE" Button and donate the appropriate amount to the MakerHive.

Anyone is welcome to the class so spread the word!

Watch for updates here
EDIT - UPDATE
Due to space constraints the class will have to be held to 20 participants, but not to worry! because of the wonderful response We will hold another class on feb 7th, see link above.

Forgot to mention:
You will need a Laptop with the Arduino IDE installed, Download it here.
There should be enough table space but if you have a small tray table you are welcome to bring it. If all else fails we will do this Hippie style and all sit on the floor
Power strips may be helpful but we should have enough.

Confirmed Seats Thanks!
B.Y.O.A
1. Jim S *paid*
2. Phil
3. Brian V

Full Kits (note: please try to pay before the 19th so I can get everything ordered)
Note those that have pre-paid will be given seats first. thanks
4. Jeff Perry *paid*
5. Captain Seidl *paid*
6. John Grover *paid*
7. Icemannd *paid*
8. Icemannd's son *paid*
9. Kollin Brugh *paid*
10. Matt Thinmmons *paid*
11. Stonecutter *paid*
12. Joe Shore *paid*
13. Sue confirmed
14. Bruce Miller confirmed
15. Scott 1 confirmed
16. Scott 2 confirmed
17. TJ Krumenacker *paid*
18. Michael Saroian *paid*
19. *
20. *

Thanks!

[jimustanguitar]

I'm in! I also posted it on FaceBook as an event. Please RSVP there and share it as well to cross-promote the event and to get some community exposure. www.facebook.com/events/1603388813225592/

I've already got an Uno and I recently bought the inventors kit refill pack ( www.sparkfun.com/products/13110 ) which is a pretty painless way to acquire all of the misc little parts and pieces.

Sign me up for Package B!

[jimustanguitar]

One of the Hack Michiana folks reminded me that the 24th is the same weekend as Global Game Jam, so we'll have a smaller community turnout than if it was on its own weekend.

Should we change it, or stick with the original plan?

Was anybody here planning on GGJ?

[jeffperry]

I like the 24 date.. I am in.

[captaininfosec]

I'm in as well. I sent my last Arduino to a friend, so I'll pony up the cash for the full on kit.

[jimustanguitar]

I know the cap'n!

[BeeAmaker]

Jan 5, 2015 19:20:34 GMT -5 jimustanguitar said:

One of the Hack Michiana folks reminded me that the 24th is the same weekend as Global Game Jam, so we'll have a smaller community turnout than if it was on its own weekend.

Should we change it, or stick with the original plan?

Was anybody here planning on GGJ?

Well if we get a big outcry we can consider it, but I don't want to change it just to accommodate 1 or 2 participants. We should probably really limit it to about 20 anyways. Not sure how many can fit in the Hive

How many do you have on Facebook?

[DanWake]

I'm in for package B

[jimustanguitar]

9 yesses and 3 maybes. (includes me and Phil, so 7 new yesses technically)

I'm asking everyone to post here if they're in for sure, so I'll hammer that and we'll try to keep the official count all in one place.

What's the drop dead date for ordering materials?

[BeeAmaker]

Jan 6, 2015 23:08:01 GMT -5 jimustanguitar said:

9 yesses and 3 maybes. (includes me and Phil, so 7 new yesses technically)

I'm asking everyone to post here if they're in for sure, so I'll hammer that and we'll try to keep the official count all in one place.

What's the drop dead date for ordering materials?

The 19th is when I will order everything.

[jeffperry]

I am in. $45 is what I need to pony up..

[jimustanguitar]

My count so far is 20.  *not all paid yet*

(see Glenn's official list above)

I'd hate to cap our attendance. What would venue B be? Can we all fit in a sweet, decked out bus?

[BeeAmaker]

Like I said, 20 would be about MAX. On any given Thursday we have anywhere from 6 to 12 people in the Hive and it gets full quick. So basically, the first 20 paid has a seat. (we would fit even less in a coach)

Didn't expect such a great turn out, this is awesome, guess I better actually study lol. If this goes as good as I hope then we may need to start thinking of finding a class room someplace. Wonder if the Carrier Center has rooms available.

[millerb1701]

Sue and I are bringing a friend named Joe Shore, who wants the Package A class and lab kit, too.
Do we need to bring laptops or any other hardware for the class?
How about tray tables, extension cords and surge strips?

[vpmanske]

I would like to attend but I already purchased tickets with friends to the 2015 South Bend Brewfest. This notification was only posted 3 weeks before the event witch leads to scheduling conflict. The event description also does not mention the maximum number of participants. Let me know if I can help in scheduling events for MakerHive.