We held the second of two Arduino classes at the Melboburne Makerspace on June 25, 2016 from 1-5 pm. Last Saturday was the first class where we learned the basics of what an Arduino was and how it works on a very high level then did a few simple projects making an LED blink and fade […]
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Today was day one of the Arduino Bootcamp. Arduino is an easy to use micro-controller platform that allows you to create simple or very complex electronic projects. You can learn more at Arduino.cc. We will hold the second class in this series next Saturday on June 25. To RSVP, head over to the MeetUp page
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Today, we had a meeting of the minds to put together some of the parts James bought so we can start putting together the kits for the mini sumo bot class and competition. The main idea for the kit is to get as close to $25 ($30 at most) as possible to make a working
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We had the Pinewood Derby Unleashed race on Saturday with much fun amid all of the carnage of the souped up extra fast cars! Wheels were cracked, axles were bent – then straightened with a vice and pliers, and one car destroyed
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Last Saturday we had an open house for building Pinewood Derby Cars for our Pinewood Derby Unleashed event! We had quite a group of people from kids to adults building their cars. There were many different techniques used. Some used traditional woodworking techniques. Others used other non-conventional ways of creating their cars. Some used the
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Do you want to do home automation on a dime? Sure we all do! So instead of paying $40-50 per outlet, how about $10-15 (or less!)? Here’s what you’ll need: ESP8266 module = http://goo.gl/eXgLSy = Ebay $1.92 with free shipping. 5V – AC Relay Switch = http://goo.gl/tQ1Q8F = Ebay $3.75 free shipping. 3.3v/5v Breadboard Power Supply = http://goo.gl/XlqIyq
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Everything you have always wanted to know about NeoPixels and RS485. NeoPixels are the devices we use in strips to create moving text signs. They are easy to control using an Arduino. However the Arduino must be connected directly to the NeoPixel strip. This class will show you how to use RS485 to separate them
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Video of class will be posted on the Melbourne Makerspace YouTube channel. ESP8266 Wifi Experience class 2015-07-11 10:00 AM. This is not your usual class. I have made 10 adapter boards to connect the ESP8266 wifi module to a USB FTDI adapter, providing required pull-ups, reset button, programming jumper and controllable LED. I have the
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It’s Pi Day! Here’s how we celebrated this holiday at Melbourne Makerspace. Our great presenter James brought a few of his projects involving Raspberry Pi’s along with versions of the brand new Raspberry Pi 2 Model B. He also discussed a few uses and ways to hack your Pi. His wife baked a few delicious
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We took the giant Tetris board prototype and hung it in the front window at the space. Now we can have it display our scrolling marquee message “Welcome to Melbourne Makerspace” in various colors right up front where visitors can see it as they walk up or drive by. It’s currently on a simple timer
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