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

Fri Jun 22 08:41:54 CDT 2012

OK that's cool ..... there's a kid in the neighborhood that got an arduino
kit for Christmas ... the makershed kit with breadboard and what not ... I
got him bootstrapped but I fear he hasn't gone any further .... I told him
about the course ... if there's any added expense I'll probably front it
...

(then again ... he's got a summer job .... he probably has more pocket cash
then me ... screw that :) )

I've also posted info about the event to the Penn-Jersey
ARC<http://w2sjt.org/>list ....

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Josiah Ritchie
<josiah at josiahritchie.com>wrote:

> 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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