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= '''Arduinos for Total Newbies''': =
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{{big}}'''Arduinos for Total Newbies''' is a beginner-friendly class about making electronics projects using an Arduino.
*'''NEXT EVENT:''' TBD, [[Volunteer]] to teach. <span style="color:green">'''Stay tuned for another Arduino For Total Newbies workshop...'''</span>
*'''LAST EVENT:''' <span style="color:green">'''The last Arduino For Total Newbies workshop was on Saturday afternoon, March 18th, 2017!'''</span>
*'''ORGANIZERS:''' ? [[Volunteer]]
{{recruiting}}
{{/big}}
 
== ''Learn Arduino<br> using TV-B-Gone<br> as an example project'' ==
== ''Learn Arduino<br> using TV-B-Gone<br> as an example project'' ==


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[[Image:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino For Total Newbies workshop at Noisebridge]]
[[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 TV-B-Gone] remote control out of an Arduino you can take home with you. If you can do this project, you can do anything!


== Full Description: ==
== 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.  
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.  No prior knowledge is needed.


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.
<span style="color:green">''For more info (and workshop downloads), check out the '''[http://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.php Arduino For Total Newbies workshop] webpage'''.''</span>


''Big thanks to Ken Shirriff, who came up with the original [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html TV-B-Gone for Arduino].''
''Big thanks to Ken Shirriff, who came up with the original [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html TV-B-Gone for Arduino].''
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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 70,000 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 Samurai Circuits: [http://www.samuraicircuits.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=U-Do-It-Duino U-Do-It-Duino].
<!-- 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.samuraicircuits.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=U-Do-It-Duino U-Do-It-Duino]. <!-- [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.
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== Summary ==
== Summary ==
&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;'''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 rd<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': 1:00pm-4:30pm, Saturday, March 18th, 2017<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Where''': [http://techliminal.com/ Tech Liminal] in downtown Oakland, CA: [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=555+12th+Street,+Oakland,+CA+94607&hl=en&sll=37.7577,-122.4376&sspn=0.148474,0.234489&oq=555+12th+St+Oakland,+CA+94607&hnear=555+12th+St,+Oakland,+Alameda,+California+94607&t=m&z=16 555 12th St. #110, Oakland, CA 94607]<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Where''': ''Noisebridge'' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Noisebridge/@37.762416,-122.42148,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e23baa2b1df:0x81b913a252fb8d04!8m2!3d37.762416!4d-122.419286 map]<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;'''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun learning Arduino. Ages 10 to 100<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Max #''': 35 participants -- <span style="color:orange">'''''This workshop will fill up, so please arrive early!'''''</span><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; -- Precidence given to those who <span style="color:orange">'''register in advance'''</span> at: &nbsp; [https://workshopweekend.net/catalog https://workshopweekend.net/catalog]<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:'''</span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Cost''': $55 -- includes everything you need!<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-31844627137 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-31844627137]<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;'''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;''Optional: $20 communications/programming cable -- (some will be available to use for free during the workshop).''
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And you get to bring home your [http://www.arcfn.com/2009/12/tv-b-gone-for-arduino.html Arduino TV-B-Gone] and all materials to play with Arduino at home (or wherever you want).<br>


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Instructor''':  [[User:maltman23|Mitch]]
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Instructor''':  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman]
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:orange">'''Registor for the workshop''':</span>
[https://workshopweekend.net/catalog https://workshopweekend.net/catalog]


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color:orange">'''Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop''':</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-31844627137 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-31844627137]<br><br>
<span style="color:purple">'''Buy a kit to guarantee a seat, or come by early! (And please do arrive early, regardless!)'''</span><br>
<br>
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.


== Links: ==
== Links: ==
'''[http://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.php Arduino For Total Newbies webpage]<br>'''
[http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone website]<br>
[http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone website]<br>
[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.samuraicircuits.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=U-Do-It-Duino U-Do-It-Duino kit page]<br>
<!-- [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/diavolino/ Diavolino kit page]<br> -->
 
 
==Contact==
Mitch Altman <mitch AT CornfieldElectronics DOT com>

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Arduinos for Total Newbies is a beginner-friendly class about making electronics projects using an Arduino.
  • NEXT EVENT: TBD, Volunteer to teach. Stay tuned for another Arduino For Total Newbies workshop...
  • LAST EVENT: The last Arduino For Total Newbies workshop was on Saturday afternoon, March 18th, 2017!
  • ORGANIZERS: ? Volunteer
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Learn Arduino
using TV-B-Gone
as an example project
[edit]

Abstract:[edit]

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. If you can do this project, you can do anything!

Full Description:[edit]

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. No prior knowledge is needed.

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.

For more info (and workshop downloads), check out the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop webpage.

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

Workshop Itinerary[edit]

  • 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 70,000 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 Samurai Circuits: U-Do-It-Duino.
  • 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 U-Do-It-Duino. 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[edit]

     What: Arduino workshop for total newbies, using TV-B-Gone remote controls as an intro
     When: 1:00pm-4:30pm, Saturday, March 18th, 2017
     Where: Noisebridge map
     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:
               https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-31844627137
     Cost: $35 for materials -- includes everything you need to make your Arduino TV-B-Gone!
          And you get to bring home your Arduino TV-B-Gone and all materials to play with Arduino at home (or wherever you want).

     Instructor: Mitch Altman

     Precedence given to those who register in advance to take this workshop:
               https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-for-total-newbies-workshop-tickets-31844627137

Buy a kit to guarantee a seat, or come by early! (And please do arrive early, regardless!)

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:[edit]

Arduino For Total Newbies webpage
TV-B-Gone website
Ardiuno website
Ken Shirriff's TV-B-Gone Arduino project page
U-Do-It-Duino kit page


Contact[edit]

Mitch Altman <mitch AT CornfieldElectronics DOT com>