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Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Arduino

Title: Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing
Location: MadLab
Description: A course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about  Physical computing
Date: 09-06-2012
Start Time: 10:00
End Time: 17:30
Booking: Sign up here 







‘Physical Computing’ and Arduino devices have made physical interaction affordable and available to non-experts. Whether creating interactive installations, information systems, prototyping products, or making new interfaces, there is a whole world of DIY electronics, interaction design and rapid prototyping available through this platform.

'Beginners Arduino & Physical Computing' Omniversity course components

Real World Examples

But what can you do with an Arduino? Here are some of our favourite projects:

What you need to be familiar with

You’ll need to know how to use your computer, edit files, and save them. Some programming background is useful, but not essential; if you’ve ever written Javascript, Pascal, C, C++, Java or Actionscript, you’ll find the Arduino programming language very familiar. If you’ve written Macros in Excel or any desktop software, you’ll find this will help you understand what’s happening.

Software and costs

The fee of the course is £120. Included in this price is a hot buffet lunch, with vegetarian options (please notify us if you have other dietary requirements)

You will also receive an Arduino Uno, breadboard, holder, USB cable and a component bundle. Each bundle contains jumper wires, 2 pushbuttons, 2 potentiometers, resistors, 10 LEDs, and a photoresistor.

Additionally, you will receive an electronic copy of the teaching materials, software, and programmes we write on a USB stick.

All software is freely available and copies will be distributed with the course materials on the day.

We will be using:

Equipment you’ll need

You will need to bring a computer, ideally a laptop, with a recent version of  Linux, Windows or OSX installed. You will need a USB interface on this computer.

To prepare for the course…

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Building the Internet of Things – Arduino and Ethernet (IOT)

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Bubblino

Title: Building the Internet of Things – Arduino and Ethernet (IOT)
Location: MadLab
Description: Omniversity course exploring the Ethernet shield, which make an excellent platform to explore the Internet of Things.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-03-31
End Time: 17:30
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The Arduino boards have become the de facto choice for physical computing projects and, with the addition of an Ethernet shield, make an excellent platform on which to explore the Internet of Things.

Want your letterbox to email you whenever the postman has been? Needa clock to show you where your loved ones are? Or a glowing multi-coloured ambient orb to show your energy usage? This course will get you started on the road to realising your own Internet-connected projects.


Bubblino blowing tweet triggered bubbles

Real World Examples

Beside the Bubblino, check out this clock that tracks your loved ones.

What you need to be familiar with

You’ll need to know how to use your computer, edit files, and save them.

A familiarity with Arduino is also essential – we won’t be covering the Arduino basics. If you haven’t worked with Arduino before then you should take the Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing course first.

Software and costs

The fee of the course is £135, and includes an Ethernet shield, selection of components, wires and cables.
arduino ethernet shield with mini sd connector
All software is freely available and copies will be distributed with the course materials on the day.
We will be using the Arduino IDE, version 0021, which can be downloaded from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software for all platforms.

Equipment you’ll need

You will need to bring a computer, ideally a laptop, with a recent version of Linux, Windows or OSX installed. You will need a USB interface on this computer. You’ll also need to bring an Arduino with you – either an Uno or a Duemilanove.

Suggested preparatory work

  • Install the Arduino IDE
  • Make sure the application starts and runs properly on your computer – on some Linux distributions, you need to install extra software.

About the tutor

The course is lead by Adrian McEwen, creator of the http://bubblino.com/family.

To prepare for the course

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Internet of Things – One Learners Experience

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

MadLab has recently started the Omniversity, a programme of professional training courses. One of the courses was an Advance Arduino course exploring the Internet of Things, where we were able to award a bursary to one attendee. Paul Plowman talks about his experience.


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Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

arduino

Title: Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing
Location: MadLab
Description: Omniversity of Manchester
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-03-12
End Time: 17:30

Physical Computing’ and Arduino devices have made physical interaction affordable and available to non-experts. Whether creating interactive installations, information systems, prototyping products, or making new interfaces, there is a whole world of DIY electronics, interaction design and rapid prototyping available through this platform.

Real World Examples

But what can you do with an Arduino? Here are some of our favourite projects using the Arduino
Joe Saavedra‘s SOBEaR, the responsible robot bartender,
Sosolimited’s HBO Snow Window,
& last but not least the MadLab/HACman collaboration : Project-A-Sketch

What you need to be familiar with

You’ll need to know how to use your computer, edit files, and save them.
Some programming background is useful, but not essential; if you’ve ever written Javascript, Pascal, C, C++, Java or Actionscript, you’ll find the Arduino programming language very familiar. If you’ve written Macros in Excel or any desktop software, you’ll find this will help you understand what’s happening.

Software and costs

The fee of the course is £120, and includes an Ethernet shield, selection of components, wires and cables.
All software is freely available and copies will be distributed with the course materials on the day.
We will be using the Arduino IDE, version 0021,  which can be downloaded from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software for all platforms.
We will also be using the Processing IDE, version 1.2.1, which can be downloaded from http://processing.org/download/ for all platforms.

Equipment you’ll need

You will need to bring a computer, ideally a laptop, with a recent version of  Linux, Windows or OSX installed. You will need a USB interface on this computer.

To prepare for the course…

Sign up – Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing

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Building the Internet of Things – Arduino and Ethernet

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Bubblino

Title: Building the Internet of Things – Arduino and Ethernet
Location: MadLab
Description: Omniversity course exploring the Ethernet shield, which make an excellent platform to explore the Internet of Things.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-02-25
End Time: 17:30

Want your letterbox to email you whenever the postman has been? Needa clock to show you where your loved ones are? Or a glowing multi-coloured ambient orb to show your energy usage? This course will get you started on the road to realising your own Internet-connected projects.

What you need to be familiar with

You’ll need to know how to use your computer, edit files, and save them.

A familiarity with Arduino is also essential – we won’t be covering the Arduino basics. If you haven’t worked with Arduino before then you should take the Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing course first.

Software and costs

All software is freely available and copies will be distributed with the course materials on the day.
We will be using the Arduino IDE, version 0021, which can be downloaded from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software for all platforms.

More detailed information :

Sign up – Arduino and Ethernet: Building the Internet of Things

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