Alpha One Labs » sketches http://www.alphaonelabs.com A Community hackerspace in Brooklyn Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:49:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Introduction to Arduino Class – Saturday, October 02, 2010 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM http://www.alphaonelabs.com/beginner-arduino-class/ http://www.alphaonelabs.com/beginner-arduino-class/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:00:40 +0000 rmd6502 http://www.alphaonelabs.com/?p=98 This class will introduce you to physical computing using the Arduino board.  No prior electronics or programming experience is assumed.

The highly recommended text is Massimo’s book, Getting Started with the Arduino (link goes to Amazon).  I will be displaying excerpts of the book during the class.

If you don’t have an Arduino, they will be available for sale for $25 at the class.  You should bring a laptop.

Topics may include:

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Plugging it in
  • Installing the software
  • Programming Wiring
  • Making the LED blink

Programming!

  • Organization of the Arduino’s memory
  • Types and Variables
  • Structured Programming
  • Functions
  • Libraries

Sensors!

  • Measuring light
  • Measuring temperature
  • Using an op-amp to extend the range
  • Capacitive (proxmity) sensors

Motors and Lights!

  • Transistor and Solid State Relay basics
  • Lights
  • DC Motors
  • Servos
  • Stepper Motors
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