Workshop:

Arduino Basic Workshop

Your chance to learn everything you need to get started

12 aug 2011

More and more people are discovering this little miracle board, but only a few know how to use it. That's where we come in! In this workshop you'll learn everything you need to know to get started. On August 20 there's a follow-up for intermediate users.

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ArduinoUnoBack - Picture taken from the Arduino website: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno

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What?

Arduino boards are small physical computing platforms, consisting of a simple I/O board and an integrated development environment. Arduinos can be used to develop stand-alone interactive objects and can be connected to software on your computer as well.

The workshop starts from scratch - What is an Arduino, how does it work, how do I program it, how can I integrate it into my own projects? The day starts with a general introduction, and moves on to the hardware aspects of the Arduino, followed by a crash course on programming.

Please note that you are not going to work on your own project in this workshop, but you will learn all the basics you need to continue at home.

For who?

Artists, art students, computer scientists, hardware hackers, product developers, nerds, dancers - everyone is welcome. Some experience in programming and electronics comes in handy, but is not necessary.

Trainer

Ubi de Feo of the 'Hello, Savants'! collective. Ubi is an interaction designer and Arduino expert.

What to bring?

You'll have to bring your own laptop to do your coding. We advise you to download the Arduino software and have a good look at it. Perhaps you can even start practicing a bit at home. You'll find all you need to know on arduino.cc. If there is a specific sensor or actuator you would like to use during the workshop, we advise you to bring it yourself.

Workshop price and Arduino kit

We've put together a workshop kit with all the materials you need to participate. If you buy a ticket including kit the total costs are € 99,50. You'll receive your kit at the start of the workshop. If you already have these materials, or would rather buy them yourself, the costs are € 50. Make sure you have all the parts listed below: they are all mandatory and without you'll not be able to participate. (All prices are including VAT.)

Contents of the kit

• Arduino Board: 1
• Potentiometer: 1
• Breadboard: 1
• Wire kit: 1
• LDR (light sensor): 1
• LED (green): 2
• LED (yellow): 2
• LED (red): 1
• Resistor 330: 5
• Resistor 10K: 1
• Push button: 1
• USB cable: 1

Information and registration

The workshop takes place from 10.00 - 17.00. Doors open at 09.30. We serve coffee, tea, soft drinks and cookies. Lunch is D.I.Y. 
Please buy your ticket by clicking on the magenta button at the top of this page.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Deborah Meibergen or call her: +31 (0) 20 638 9901

Cancellation policy

If you can't come to the workshop, notify us at least 48 hours in advance and we'll give you a refund.