Intro to Programming the Arduino: Physical Pixels

Physical PixelBuild a physical pixel with your Arduino microcontroller! In this introductory-level class, participants will:

  • set up and configure the Arduino environment on their laptop
  • learn basic electronics skills while building a small, functional circuit
  • write code that:
    • explores the inputs and outputs offered by the Arduino platform
    • reads a dimmer
    • controls the color of an RGB LED
    • sends messages to your laptop for status and debugging purposes
  • meet interesting and like-minded people who are passionate about technology and the DIY ethic

Prerequisites: an Arduino, a laptop, and a cable to connect the two
Date and Time: Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Location: HackPittsburgh, 1936 5th Avenue
Cost: $30 for members, $40 for non-members (includes all materials not specified in the prerequisites)

To buy tickets, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/394497954.  Hope to see you there!

8 Comments

  1. Doug on August 15, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    For those of us completely new to Arduino, we do need to get power adapters as well?

    Reply
    • matt on August 18, 2009 at 3:13 pm

      The Arduino can actually be powered over USB. So the same USB cable to program it can also be used to power it.

      Reply
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