Distance Sensor Controlled Servo and Red LED Project

Project code for distance sensor and red LED controlled servo project.

Maker Faire 2019 Photos

Distance Sensor Controlled Servo Project

Project code for distance sensor controlled servo project.

Barry's Simple Python Slides Part 5

Simple Python 5 Presentation Exercise Text Files:

• random.txt
• sine.txt
• sphere.txt

Barry's Simple Python Slides Part 4

Barry's Simple Python Slides Part 3

Barry's Simple Python Slides Part 2

Arduino.cc resources or references

Arduino programming Language References - https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/

Arduino Stepper Library - https://www.arduino.cc/en/reference/stepper

Dru's Python Book Suggestion

The book Dru is using in her Python class is called Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3.

It's available as a free download on the author's website:

http://do1.dr-chuck.com/pythonlearn/EN_us/pythonlearn.pdf

Otherwise, here's the Amazon link, as a $9.99 paperback and a $.99 Kindle edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Python-Everybody-Exploring-Data/dp/1530051126

 

Barry's Simple Python Slides

April 1 Dancer Project

April 1 Dancer Project Document from Barry -

Here is a word file with wiring diagram for the baton operated dancer. It is written in 3 parts to make it easier.

First the ultrasonic sensor which we have previously done, second the servo motor which we have also done and finally the combined system, all with Arduino c source Code.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X6vWuM3SlYdiNeyyVk0zD8lVENxSpATy08ftJLBRGWU/edit?usp=sharing

Conflicting dates for the Spring

We have a few Mondays in Spring 2019 in which our Lab is not available at the usual time for the Tech Enthusiasts Club meetups:

March 25 - We're hosting FCPS STEM teachers' professional development all day.

April 8 -  We have a visiting school group rescheduled from a snow day. 10am to 2pm.  Our Tech Enthusiasts group is welcome after 2pm.

April 15 - Spring Break - no staff this week.

May 27 - Memorial Day

Barry's Arduino Programming Chapter 3

Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab Learning Resources

We'll be working with 2 projects from the main Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab's learning resources.

https://www.thinkabitlab.com/learning-center

The 2 projects we'll be using are LED Fade and Servo Sweep to review conditional statements (If statements) and For loops for programming in the Arduino Development Environment.

Additional Resources and Upcoming Local Event

Additional Resources 

Another Site for Online Learning (Programming - Thanks Mel!)

https://code.org/

3D Printing/Laser Cutter Project Hub

https://www.thingiverse.com/

Upcoming Local Event

ACCelerate: ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 5-7, 2019, at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

http://acceleratefestival.com/

Barry Ginsberg's Arduino Programming 2 Slides from February 25

Online Learning Resources and 3D Printing Recap

Online Learning Resources

A few online learning resources for your perusal. Best of all, they are free!

Lynda.com for Libraries
Free online learning resources using your local library account

• Arlington County Public Library
• https://library.arlingtonva.libguides.com/aboutlynda

Code Academy

Free and subscription account options

• https://www.codecademy.com/ 

Khan Academy

Large range of subjects including computer programming

• https://www.khanacademy.org/ 

3D Printing Review and Project Fun

Tinkercad - An online shape based CAD system.

• https://www.tinkercad.com/

Tinkercad Tutorial (courtesy of the Virginia Tech NCR Resource Center) 

• https://www.slideshare.net/VickyTGAW/modeling-for-3d-printing-with-tinkercad

Robotic plant action

IndaPlant Project: the first floraborg test run. 

Gail shared this great video clip:


IndaPlant Project: the first floraborg test run. from Elizabeth Demaray on Vimeo.

Invention Story and History of Development of Arduino

Ron shared this from http://www.circuitstoday.com/story-and-history-of-development-of-arduino

Invention Story and History of Development of Arduino

Arduino was an answer to how to teach students to create electronics fast… It was in the year 2002 that Banzi, a software architect by profession, was recruited as an associate professor by IDII in order to promote novel ways of doing interactive design, in other words, physical computing. www.circuitstoday.com

Arduino Day

Steve shared the following:

ARDUINO DAY 2019

A WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF ARDUINO DAY Arduino Day 2019 will be celebrated on Saturday 16th March Arduino is for everyone, everywhere - there is a way for you to take part in Arduino Day no matter where you are in the world! If you are lucky enough to be in Milan on Saturday 16th, please come by the Milano Luiss Hub for Makers and Students to celebrate the Official Arduino Day. Not only will you be able to meet our team, there will be plenty of Arduino projects, a talk area, and an activity space for kids. Not in Milan? Not a problem! You can still make a difference and enjoy the day to the fullest by organizing your own event. Please submit your proposal here by March 3rd, and we’ll send you a complete digital kit to get going. Alternatively, ever wanted to introduce your project to thousands of Arduino enthusiasts and community members worldwide? well now is your chance... This year's Arduino Day will also feature a community challenge, showcasing some of the most inspiring and innovative projects across multiple categories. Prizes include boards, hardware, and other goodies valued up to €1,000. enter here Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we will be providing updates on the Official Arduino Day agenda. In the meantime, don’t forget to apply on the Arduino Day website and share your celebration on social media using the hashtag #ArduinoD19 ARDUINO DAY 2019 MAKE EVERY DAY AN ARDUINO DAY LOVE OPEN-SOURCE AND WANT TO BE A PART OF SHARING THE LOVE AROUND THE WORLD? WELL NOW YOU CAN... ARDUINO IS NOW HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN OUR TURIN AND MALMO OFFICES, AS WELL AS SALES ROLES AROUND THE GLOBE.

Google CS First

https://csfirst.withgoogle.com

codes:
XKK4CG  (Storytelling - Good starting point)

or 

RPFG8C (Creating a Game - challenging)