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

Fri Jun 22 07:55:56 CDT 2012

Yeah, probably, but part of the course is building the BoArduino so
includes soldering and basic component instruction. We're still getting a
grasp of what this looks like, but that's the best of our knowledge pulled
together last night.

I think this is the kit he's using. He specifically mentioned Adafruit's
kit: http://www.ladyada.net/make/boarduino/, but I expect he's adding some
other things to use the boarduino as a tv-b-gone which makes up for the
additional expense.

Info on the workshop is gleaned from here:
http://www.cornfieldelectronics.com/downloads/tvbg_arduino/tvbg_arduino_workshop.htm

JSR/

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 8:46 AM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:

> I'm guessing if you already have an arduino that's cool too ????
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Josiah Ritchie <josiah at josiahritchie.com
> > wrote:
>
>> For clarification, the Arduino course includes a $35 charge for the
>> BoArduino kit and some raising funds.
>>
>> It will run 6:30-9:30pm like most open hacks. We'll be doing setup 1hr
>> ahead of that.
>>
>> JSR/
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Forward this on to Cole ..... The Allentown Hacker Space is going to be
>>> giving a 3 hour arduino class ... free since he has all the parts already
>>> .... Evening of July 5th ....
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 11:33 PM, Josiah Ritchie <
>>> josiah at josiahritchie.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> David L. Smith, Ph.D.
>>>>> Director, Teacher Professional Development
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 3145 Hamilton Blvd Bypass
>>>>> Allentown, PA 18103-3686
>>>>> 484-664-1002 x111
>>>>> david at davincisciencecenter.org
>>>>> http://www.davincisciencecenter.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
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