[MakeLV] Fwd: Preliminary schedule for Hackers on a Train Workshop Tour 2012

[Josiah Ritchie]

We're thinking the Arduino course. Would he be here in the hackerspace?
Matthew has approved allowing us in a bit earlier to setup. What else do
you need from us?

Could you provide us with timing?

Thanks,
JSR/

On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:34 PM, David Smith <
david at davincisciencecenter.org> wrote:

> Please advise and I will coordiate with Mitch
>
> Dave
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Mitch Altman <mitch at cornfieldelectronics.com>
> Date: Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 1:36 PM
> Subject: Preliminary schedule for Hackers on a Train Workshop Tour 2012
> To: david at davincisciencecenter.org
>
>
> Hello, Dave,
>
> It wasn't easy, but I have come up with a schedule for my HoaT Workshop
> Tour.
> https://www.noisebridge.net/**wiki/Hackers_on_a_Train_2012#**
> Tentative_Schedule<https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Hackers_on_a_Train_2012#Tentative_Schedule>
>
>
> I have scheduled a workshop for MakeLV on Thursday 5-July.  Can this date
> work for MakeLV?  Please let me know very soon to confirm. (Unfortunately,
> I don't have a lot of wiggle room.)  And please let me know the scheduled
> start time for the workshop (please see below for timing and setup and
> cleanup times).
>
> And please let me know if you'd like me to give the basic workshop (with
> lots of different kits to choose from, as described below), or my Arduino
> For Total Newbies workshop (also described below).  I can also give a talk,
> if there's interest.
>
> For the workshops, I will supply the kits.  My time is free, but I ask to
> be reimbursed for kits used during the workshop, which is between $10 and
> $35 per kit (most are $20).  It is totally fine to charge people to do the
> workshop for fundraising for the space.
>
> I'll need you to get the following together:
>  - a room big enough for everyone to solder
>  - a demo table to show all the kits that people can make
>  - tables and chairs for people to solder at
>  - lighting (if the room doesn't have enough) -- several lamps different
> lamps make for a nice feel, too
>  - soldering irons, each with a stand and sponge (ideally one per
> participant, but people can share, if necessary)
>  - small wire cutters (ideally one per participant, again, people can
> share, if necessary)
>  - solder (with lead is way better!, but unleaded will work if that's all
> you can get, but please try to get lead solder)
>  - hot glue gun, with glue sticks to fit it
>  - AA alkaline batteries (about 2 per person is good)
>  - power strips (with one outlet for each solder iron, plus lighting, plus
> a hot glue gun, plus daisy chaining)
>  - AC extension cords to get power to each power strip
>  - optional:  a few printouts of the "Soldering Is Easy" comic
> http://www.tvbgone.com/mfaire/**soldercomic/soldercomic.pdf<http://www.tvbgone.com/mfaire/soldercomic/soldercomic.pdf>
>
> I'll bring all the tools (that aren't listed above), and everything else
> needed.
>
> Setup and cleanup:
> We need 1 hour minimum (more is better) to setup for the workshops (the
> basic, or the Arduino For Total Newbies), and about an hour to clean up
> afterwards.  Please keep this in mind when scheduling the time for the
> workshop you choose.
>
> No charge for my time (as I said) -- I do this 'cause I love teaching
> people how to make things, and love helping hackerspaces. But feel free to
> use this as a fund-raiser.  And regardless, be sure to have a donation box
> for the space available, and I'll point it out in my intro.
>
> The basic workshop, and the other workshops are described a bit here:
> https://www.noisebridge.net/**wiki/Hackers_on_a_Train_2012#**
> Workshops_.26_Talks<https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Hackers_on_a_Train_2012#Workshops_.26_Talks>
> Plan on 3 hours for the workshop (plus at least an hour beforehand to
> setup, plus an hour to clean up).
> Please feel free to talk this over with folks at the space, and ask me any
> questions beforehand.
>
> You can also see what's been posted for previous workshops I've given:
> http://www.nycresistor.com/**2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-**
> electronics-workshop-129-8pm/<http://www.nycresistor.com/2010/01/15/mitch-altmans-electronics-workshop-129-8pm/>
> http://robotbrighton.ning.com/**events/electronics-workshop-**with<http://robotbrighton.ning.com/events/electronics-workshop-with>
> http://www.tog.ie/2010/03/**electronics-workshop-with-**
> mitch-altman-and-jimmie-p-**rodgers/<http://www.tog.ie/2010/03/electronics-workshop-with-mitch-altman-and-jimmie-p-rodgers/>
> Please feel free to copy from these for publicity purposes.
>
> If you'd like me to do the Arduino For Total Newbies workshop, info on
> that is available here:
> http://www.**cornfieldelectronics.com/**downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_**
> arduino_workshop.htm<http://www.cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm>
> Again, instruction is free, and cost for parts is $30 each.  Up to 50
> participants is fine.
> I'll need a projector for this workshop.
> Plan on 3 hours for the workshop, plus extra time for people who are
> slower (plus at least an hour for setup, and an hour for clean up
> afterwards).
>
> I can also give a talk.  Please let me know if that is something people
> would be interested in.
>
>
> Sound cool?
>
>
> Best,
> Mitch.
>
>
>
>
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