Classes

Saturday, July 25th: Class – Intro to Sensors for Arduino

By HackPGH, Info | July 15, 2015 |

Tickets on sale at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensors-sensors-sensors-tickets-17611789336 Blinking lights, buzzing speakers, and spinning motors are all fine and dandy but if you want you project to see and hear you need SENSORS! HackPittsburgh will be holding an intermediate level class on building circuits and reading various types of sensors with the Arduino. The class will focus on…

Saturday June 13th – Intro to Programming the Arduino: Diyode Codeshield Edition

By HackPGH, Info | June 1, 2015 |

          In this introductory-level class, participants will: Setup and configure the Arduino environment on their laptop Write code that: Explores the inputs and outputs offered by the Arduino platform with the Diyode shield Reads a dimmer Controls the color of an RGB LED Sends messages to your laptop for status and…

February 7th – Programming the Arduino: Physical Pixels Class

By HackPGH, Info | January 26, 2015 |

Have an Arduino and wondering what to do with it? Join us on Saturday February 7th for our Physical Pixels class. It’s the perfect introduction to programming your Arduino if you’ve never tried it before or want to refresh your memory. Space is limited to 10 people, reserve your spot now. In this intro level class,…

Thursday January 22nd: Steel City Infosec Meetup – Audio Surveillance (Including Lab)

By HackPGH, Info | January 16, 2015 |

Steel City Infosec will be hosting their January Meetup here at HackPGH. It will be an Audio Surveillance talk. The event will consist of a discussion about Audio Surveillance and then a lab where you will build a Laser Microphone. The event is free but if you would like to make a laser microphone the cost is $10. RSVP…

Saturday January 17th: Build Your Own Theremin!

By HackPGH, Info | December 23, 2014 |

Do you remember hearing eerie outer space music from classic science fiction like “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and “Dr Who”? Have you ever wanted to make sounds like that yourself? It turns out you can! Using an instrument called a theremin. The theremin was invented in 1929, and has been used in many…