This class is intended as an introduction to the Arduino microcontroller.  The focus will be on simple projects that demonstrate features of the microcontroller.  One ticket is good for all 5 sessions.

You will need an Arduino and a laptop with a USB port.

• Session 1: 13 Feb -
  
  • The first two hours will be spent assembling a Freeduino kit.  If you already have an Arduino this part is optional.   If not you can reserve one by selecting a "Freeduino Kit" above.
  • Installing the Arduino environment
  • Compiling and uploading a sketch. 
  • This session will be 3 hours, the rest will be 1.
• Session 2: 20 Feb - I'll go over the Processing and Wiring systems which form the basis of Arduino programming.
• Session 3: 27 Feb - Transistors and motors - a quick introduction to how transistors work, and how to use them to control larger lights and motors.  I'll also cover H bridges and stepper motor controllers.
• Session 4: 6 Mar - Sensors -
  
  • using the analogRead function to read voltages
  • using timers to count microseconds between events
  • capacitive sensors
• Session 5: 13 Mar - Putting it all together
  • Debugging - how to use Atmel's AVR Studio or GDB to debug programs
  • Project - you probably had an idea for something you wanted to make - we'll plan it out and get it started!
  • This session will be open to all