[Swansea Hackspace] Ideas for workshops

[Tom Lloyd]

I would pay for this kit, as long as the cost wasn't outrageous.

A quick Google search for "MB102" throws up a plethora of different power
supply boards.  Seems like a useful thing to include.  They mostly have
micro-USB input, so BYO phone charger?

Tom


On 1 August 2013 10:46, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:

> There is a nice little power supply module for the MB102 breadboard:
>
> http://www.thelittlebritishrobotcompany.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=79
>
> It allows you to power the breadboard rails from a 6.5-12V power plug or
> USB at either 5V or 3.3V. I'm sure you can get them even cheaper than what
> I've listed above.
>
> I was wondering if it's at all possible to make the tutorials more
> microcontroller-agnostic? I prefer using Arduino, and others have their own
> favourite micro and development platform.
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
>
> On 1 Aug 2013, at 10:28, Justin Mitchell <justin at discordia.org.uk> wrote:
>
> On Wed, 2013-07-31 at 17:28 +0100, Graham Owens wrote:
>
> I think other ideas that were mentioned were:
>
>
> Thanks for all these ideas guys.
>
> My first tutorial covered connecting LEDs and switches, and demonstrated
> the importance of debouncing switch inputs. but didnt otherwise go into
> the reasons why.
>
> I can see the argument that we should include at least some simple
> explanations of the why, although i am unsure the best way to deliver
> that. I felt that the worksheet approach worked well, with everyone
> working at their own pace leaving me free to give specific help where
> required. So i suppose i should try to work some explanations into the
> worksheet where possible.
>
> I also plan to put the resulting worksheets and support materials online
> for future, and other peoples, reference.
>
> Communicating with a microcontroller from a PC.  I think this is the
> technical workshop for a week monday.
>
> Yes, thats my plan.
>
> I have 2xPickit 3's that I can bring (Mabey a 3rd and a Pickit 2)  So
> if anyone needs to use one, they are more than welcome.
>
> That would be very helpful, last time we all had to share the one
> pickit2 i brought.
>
>
>
> I am trying to put together a list of components for the starter kit to
> base these tutorials on. It doesnt have to contain everything we might
> cover, like servos etc, as we can always do booster packs later. I was
> hoping to keep the cost under a tenner each, but have enough components
> to cover plenty of tutorial options, and allow some tinkering.
>
> So far i have come up with this list, can people please give their
> suggestions:
>
> PIC16F1455
> MB102 Breadboard
> Jumper wire kit
> Long pinned header for programmer connection
> USB Uart board and cable (possibly CP1202 based)
> LEDs a handful of different colours + limiting resistors
> Small push button switches
> Piezo Buzzer
> LDR and/or Thermistor
>
> I also need to get an idea of how many people would like to buy these
> kits so i can bulk order the components to save us money.
>
>
>
>
>
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