On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 04:13:54AM -0700, Dean Forbes wrote:
> I have had a few conversations in the Hackspace regarding Arduino & Micro > Processors
> I would like to test what interest and support there is for this :-)
> I believe that Marc, Simon and Mentar have an interest and > some knowledge in this space, It would be great to grow this into more
> Perhaps start with a user group that can then embrace/spurn or include > training etc and introduce people to this fantastic subject
> Any one with a view, interest or skill in this space please comment to > start the conversation
> Dean Forbes
Hi Dean,
I wonder if you could provide a little more information about what you
had in mind? I assume you don't mean we book out the quiet room and
spend a couple of hours debating the relative merits of Intel's current
product line for playing Half-Life 2?
I guess that your plans will depend on the interest, support and collaboration you receive. For me, if we manage to do some Ardunio introduction workshops again would be awesome! :)
The topisc that I believe are on the agenda are Arduino and the Pi for electronics / hacking but the objective is to test what you the people are interested in and want in this subject area and then if we have enough support do it (in the space) :-)
I'm trying to work on a program for the EMF badge, currently. Some beginning stuff about how it works would be lovely. Maybe a hands-on workshop helping people to work with arduinos, instead of lecturing or theory?
Lets agree on format, length, topic and add a wiki page.
I envisage this as a 2 hour evening session:
/ 30 min intro: uC concepts, uses, precautions, Arduino "hello world" example//
// 25 min play time: Setup, hello world, some fancy project (servo/speaker etc)//
// Break//
// 30 min talk on taking it further: Using Arduino shields, interacting with the real world.//
// 25 min play time: Networking the Arduino either though shield or talking to USB host.//
//
//(people bring their own boards/shield before-hand. But maybe can get a short supply)/
This is just a starting point that for us to collectively improve on.
definitely worth merging some of these workshops, some of the proposals are quite old.
Though workshops and user group are 2 different things. Shouldn't we focus on (how to build) the user group 1st, then see what kind of training we can organise?
> Lets agree on format, length, topic and add a wiki page. > I envisage this as a 2 hour evening session: > * 30 min intro: uC concepts, uses, precautions, Arduino "hello world" > example** > ** 25 min play time: Setup, hello world, some fancy project > (servo/speaker etc)** > ** Break** > ** 30 min talk on taking it further: Using Arduino shields, > interacting with the real world.** > ** 25 min play time: Networking the Arduino either though shield or > talking to USB host.** > ** > **(people bring their own boards/shield before-hand. But maybe can get a > short supply)*
> This is just a starting point that for us to collectively improve on.
> Mentar
> On 24/09/12 13:55, Dean Forbes wrote:
> Tim > yes it is a big topic - what would you like covered and at what level > what format would work for you
> On Monday, 24 September 2012 13:29:40 UTC+1, Tim Burrell-Saward wrote:
>> Registering interest, but as the others have said - it's a big topic!
I'd be interested in a user group and/or workshops.
I'm pretty much a beginner - but for a workshop I'd love to hear about uC concepts, precautions and concepts, and then skip the 'hello world' part, and go straight to something _slightly_ further (as below, server / speaker or similar). Paying wouldn't be an issue - unless it's over s bazillion pounds, in which case I'd have to reconsider.
For the user group - would something like a noob friendly gathering every so often, discussing personal projects, new designs, going past 'prototyping' be what you have in mind? I do tend to find that when I am a beginner in something just listening on actually competent people discuss projects / uses is useful, even if way over my head - it starts setting some context for me.
> I'd be interested in a user group and/or workshops.
> I'm pretty much a beginner - but for a workshop I'd love to hear about uC
> concepts, precautions and concepts, and then skip the 'hello world' part,
> and go straight to something _slightly_ further (as below, server / speaker
> or similar). Paying wouldn't be an issue - unless it's over s bazillion
> pounds, in which case I'd have to reconsider.
> For the user group - would something like a noob friendly gathering every
> so often, discussing personal projects, new designs, going past
> 'prototyping' be what you have in mind? I do tend to find that when I am a
> beginner in something just listening on actually competent people discuss
> projects / uses is useful, even if way over my head - it starts setting
> some context for me.
> Can I suggest it be a weekend or maybe a Friday night.
> On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:39:51 AM UTC+1, Ulisses wrote:
> I agree with this suggestion: Starting with an user group, and having the training sessions.
> On 26 September 2012 08:47, Dean Forbes <m...@deanforbes.com> wrote:
> Looks like that there are clearly enough people interested
> I believe that there are two domains
> A Usergroup where people can come and build projects together
> A series of training sessions
> My guess is we start with the user group
> how do we feel about this agree/disagree/alternative suggestions
> I guess the question is now when and how
> On Monday, 24 September 2012 12:13:54 UTC+1, Dean Forbes wrote:
> I have had a few conversations in the Hackspace regarding Arduino & Micro Processors
> I would like to test what interest and support there is for this :-)
> I believe that Marc, Simon and Mentar have an interest and some knowledge in this space, It would be great to grow this into more
> Perhaps start with a user group that can then embrace/spurn or include training etc and introduce people to this fantastic subject
> Any one with a view, interest or skill in this space please comment to start the conversation
So please fill out your availability so we can make this happen.
(yes I've checked the Hackspace calendar before, yes I will ask the mailing list before confirming any event, yes the Hackspace quiet room is free on Thursday as meetings happen at Unit 30 now)
On Wednesday, 26 September 2012 10:30:14 UTC+1, VinnyFox wrote:
> Id love to have this lessons, im more into software and learning about > ardunios will be the next step for entry into more playfull hacking for us > all.
> Sent from my iPhone
> On 26 Sep 2012, at 09:57, Akbal Randhawa <akbalr...@gmail.com<javascript:>> > wrote:
> Can I suggest it be a weekend or maybe a Friday night.
> On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:39:51 AM UTC+1, Ulisses wrote:
>> I agree with this suggestion: Starting with an user group, and having the >> training sessions.
>> On 26 September 2012 08:47, Dean Forbes <m...@deanforbes.com> wrote:
>>> Looks like that there are clearly enough people interested
>>> I believe that there are two domains
>>> A Usergroup where people can come and build projects together
>>> A series of training sessions
>>> My guess is we start with the user group
>>> how do we feel about this agree/disagree/alternative suggestions
>>> I guess the question is now when and how
>>> On Monday, 24 September 2012 12:13:54 UTC+1, Dean Forbes wrote:
>>>> I have had a few conversations in the Hackspace regarding Arduino & >>>> Micro Processors
>>>> I would like to test what interest and support there is for this :-)
>>>> I believe that Marc, Simon and Mentar have an interest and >>>> some knowledge in this space, It would be great to grow this into more
>>>> Perhaps start with a user group that can then embrace/spurn or include >>>> training etc and introduce people to this fantastic subject
>>>> Any one with a view, interest or skill in this space please comment to >>>> start the conversation
> So please fill out your availability so we can make this happen.
> (yes I've checked the Hackspace calendar before, yes I will ask the mailing
> list before confirming any event, yes the Hackspace quiet room is free on
> Thursday as meetings happen at Unit 30 now)
> On Wednesday, 26 September 2012 10:30:14 UTC+1, VinnyFox wrote:
>> Id love to have this lessons, im more into software and learning about
>> ardunios will be the next step for entry into more playfull hacking for us
>> all.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> On 26 Sep 2012, at 09:57, Akbal Randhawa <akbalr...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Can I suggest it be a weekend or maybe a Friday night.
>> On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:39:51 AM UTC+1, Ulisses wrote:
>>> I agree with this suggestion: Starting with an user group, and having the
>>> training sessions.
>>> On 26 September 2012 08:47, Dean Forbes <m...@deanforbes.com> wrote:
>>>> Looks like that there are clearly enough people interested
>>>> I believe that there are two domains
>>>> A Usergroup where people can come and build projects together
>>>> A series of training sessions
>>>> My guess is we start with the user group
>>>> how do we feel about this agree/disagree/alternative suggestions
>>>> I guess the question is now when and how
>>>> On Monday, 24 September 2012 12:13:54 UTC+1, Dean Forbes wrote:
>>>>> I have had a few conversations in the Hackspace regarding Arduino &
>>>>> Micro Processors
>>>>> I would like to test what interest and support there is for this :-)
>>>>> I believe that Marc, Simon and Mentar have an interest and some
>>>>> knowledge in this space, It would be great to grow this into more
>>>>> Perhaps start with a user group that can then embrace/spurn or include
>>>>> training etc and introduce people to this fantastic subject
>>>>> Any one with a view, interest or skill in this space please comment to
>>>>> start the conversation
Sounds like a fantastic idea, even though I'm pretty new to this hackspace thing (and just popped my Google Group cherry, heh!), Arduinoing is exactly the sort of stuff I'd like to get into more.
I am very interested in tapping into the collective knowledge LHS has in Arduino. The selection of different boards, shields and sensors is a bit confusing. The backstory:
I've been aware of the Arduino movement for several years but only recently I've ordered a few bits and pieces. I was finishing up soldering a GPS shield at the space the other night and as I got to the stage with the headers...It turns out the shield was designed for the Diecimila but I had bought the Uno 'diuno board and it turns out the Diecimila is out of production. Argh!
I'd been looking for a quick win. It looks like it will be more "interactive".
In ham radio there is the concept of "Elmers" who are more experienced hams who are willing to assist the keen but inexperienced. I was thinking perhaps one or more experienced 'Duino hackers who might set up shop at the space to consult of an evening with others who are just getting started, or who've stalled on their project. Promise not to call anyone Elmer.
For now we have 14 replies on the doodle link survey for picking the best date for our 1st Hackspace Arduino user group meeting. I will close the survey tomorrow so if you haven't done it yet vote now: http://doodle.com/4azq69dp4eub2y4p
On Sunday, 30 September 2012 10:52:50 UTC+1, Penguin wrote:
> I am very interested in tapping into the collective knowledge LHS has in > Arduino. The selection of different boards, shields and sensors is a bit > confusing. The backstory:
> I've been aware of the Arduino movement for several years but only > recently I've ordered a few bits and pieces. I was finishing up soldering > a GPS shield at the space the other night and as I got to the stage with > the headers...It turns out the shield was designed for the Diecimila but I > had bought the Uno 'diuno board and it turns out the Diecimila is out of > production. Argh!
> I'd been looking for a quick win. It looks like it will be more > "interactive".
> In ham radio there is the concept of "Elmers" who are more experienced > hams who are willing to assist the keen but inexperienced. I was thinking > perhaps one or more experienced 'Duino hackers who might set up shop at the > space to consult of an evening with others who are just getting started, or > who've stalled on their project. > Promise not to call anyone Elmer.
> -Matt
> On Monday, September 24, 2012 12:13:54 PM UTC+1, Dean Forbes wrote:
>> I have had a few conversations in the Hackspace regarding Arduino & Micro >> Processors
>> I would like to test what interest and support there is for this :-)
>> I believe that Marc, Simon and Mentar have an interest and >> some knowledge in this space, It would be great to grow this into more
>> Perhaps start with a user group that can then embrace/spurn or include >> training etc and introduce people to this fantastic subject
>> Any one with a view, interest or skill in this space please comment to >> start the conversation
