Getting Started with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Makey Makey

Date/Time:	Thursday, 06 Apr 2017 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location:	Parks Library
Cost:	Free
URL:	http://instr.iastate.libguides.com/c.php?g=149064
Contact:
Phone:	515-294-6117
Channel:	University Library
Categories:	Training, development
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This workshop will introduce the basics, pros, and cons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey, three microcontrollers that interact between computers and your world. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn at ISU: Library Workshops Catalog. Key word: LIB. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Jody Kalvik in advance. (jkalvik (at) iastate (dot) edu (dot) )

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Want to build a banana piano or a temperature sensor alarm? Maybe you want a houseplant to Tweet when it needs watering, or you're just interested in learning more about electronics and how they work?
This workshop will introduce the basics, pros, and cons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey, three microcontrollers which allow interactions between computers and the physical world. Participants will get hands-on time to build simple example circuits, and all types of kits are available for checkout from Parks Library for continued exploration after the workshop.
Prior experience with coding is helpful but not required. Desktop computers will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own laptop if you want to save and edit your work afterward.