Programming Arduino: 1-day Masterclass for Beginners!

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive projects. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to program the Arduino Microcontroller from the very beginning -- understanding how and where to use different kinds of Sensors, Input Devices and Output Devices. By the end of the workshop -- participants will have the confidence and inspiration to create their own intermediate level microcontroller projects, including simple robotics projects.

WHAT: Arduino Programming Masterclass for Beginners WHEN: Sunday 26th August 2018 TIME: 11AM - 6PM WHERE: Turtle Shell Technologies, 99, 3rd Cross Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008 (https://goo.gl/maps/f9SJAXxrGL52) [UPDATED ADDRESS] COST: INR 1500/- per person

AGENDA 11.00 - 11.30: Welcome, Tea and Coffee, Introduction Session --> What is Makespace and Open Source Creativity? --> Why Arduino? The Power of the Open Source Platform 11.30 - 13.00: Exploring the Arduino platform --> Initial Procedures: Installing and gaining familiarity with the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) --> Your First Program: "Hello World" for Hardware! --> Overview of Arduino Programming Language Syntax/Semantics --> Using different types of Arduino (UNO, Mega 2560, Nano, etc) --> Arduino SHIELDS and other kinds of add-on functionality --> Do's and Don'ts of Arduinos and Microcontrollers --> How to optimize your learning experience in Coding 13.00 - 14.00: Lunch Break (on your own) 14.00 - 15.30: BASIC CODING EXERCISES --> Analog and Digital I/O and the basics of using a Microcontroller --> How to make LEDs flash, Speakers Buzz and Motors Spin --> Build circuits that utilize Sensors and Output Devices that allow the microcontroller to react to its environment 15.30 - 17.30: DESIGNING and CODING A CUSTOM PROJECT --> Use the skills learned in the first half of the workshop to Design, Code and Build your very own custom project with the help of workshop mentors and instructors --> We will help you understand how to frame and break down a given problem and aid in the Solution Design process --> Through this portion of the workshop you will learn how to identify where and how Arduino can be used for automation related use cases, in addition to creating your own personal gadgets. 17.30 - 18.00: Workshop Wrap-Up --> Lessons Learned and Do Next's --> Presentation of Participants Projects/Builds --> Documentation of Workshop Learnings

NOTES: + You must register via the Instamojo URL provided to confirm your seat. Anybody registering on the spot will be charged INR 2000/- no exceptions! + This workshop is a 1-day masterclass on how to get up and running with the Arduino microcontroller platform. It is targeted to people who have no prior experience with coding or electronics. If you are a Designer, Actor, Musician or any kind of creative professional wanting to incorporate automation or dynamic effects in your work -- you are especially welcome! + You MUST bring your own laptops/chargers for this workshop! Any operating system is fine (Windows, Linux or Mac), but please ensure your system is functional and you have sufficient admin privileges to install software downloaded from the web + Both children and adults are encouraged to register for this workshop! Targeted at kids 13 years and above, younger kids are welcome to register, but we cannot guarantee they will grasp each of the concepts and exercises we go through + All materials, devices and components will be provided to you for the entire duration of the workshop. You are also welcome to bring your own kits, equipment or builds for show-and-tell. + Any questions? Please contact Kavita Arora via kklindor21@gmail.com