Electronics 101

This 1½ hour class will provide the basic building blocks for understanding electronics. After this class you will have the confidence to add circuitry to your maker project, aid you browsing the internet for more knowledge, and/or aid you in understanding the next higher level leading to a hobby or career.Main subjects are: basic electricity, electromagnetism, electronic components, and circuit design up to and including basic computer circuitry.

Ticket sales end 24 hours before the class.Prerequisites:No prior electricity or electronics knowledge required.Simple math ability (multiplication & division) required.Bring WiFi able computer if you have one.

Age range:14 and up. Exceptions maybe allowed after consultation.Instructor:Jim Gagnon is the Bellingham Makerspace Electronics Tool Champions and is a retired registered professional engineer.

Disclaimer

By purchasing and/or attending this class session, you are agreeing to abide by the Bellingham Makerspace Code of Conduct and signing off on our Waiver of Liability.

Important Information

COVID-19: Too keep everyone safe; masks (can provide), hand sanitizing (at entrances), and social distancing are encouraged at Makerspace. Maximum class size has been reduced to allow for social distancing.

Class fees: All class fees include materials. If you are a current Bellingham Makerspace member or scheduled volunteer you may select the discounted member registration. Some instructors offer scholarship discounts and volunteers may be eligible for training discounts.

Cancellations: All classes have a minimum number of participants. If the instructor specified number is not reached 24hrs before the class is scheduled to start, the class will be cancelled and any registrations refunded (Eventbrite fees are non refundable).

Refund policy: You may request a refund from Eventbrite no later than 24hrs before the class starts (Eventbrite fees are non refundable). After that point instructors and participants are committed and we won't be able to provide any refunds.

Other FAQs

• When and where to arrive? Please arrive 5-15min early for sign-in. Park outside Dick's Sporting Goods. Enter the mall through Dick's, Makerspace is the first on the right.
• Is there an age limit? All our classes are 18+ (14-18 please bring an adult assistant)

Other questions? Email us at info@bellinghammakerspace.org