Hardware Hacking Made Easy With CircuitPython (4-parts)

Spark Makerspaceis a nonprofit membership-based organization in downtown New London, Connecticut. Our mission: Supporting makers with the space, equipment, education, and community to create a spark in their creativity.Members contribute monthly dues to share Spark's Woodshop, Electronics and Technology Lab, Printshop, Fiber Arts Studio, and Stained Glass Studio

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Discover hardware hacking in this beginner-friendly 4 session course—learn to connect sensors, control lights, motors, and more!

Electronics & Technology Public Classes

Electronics & Technology Classes at Spark Makerspace.

The course will meet Monday, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, and 3/10, 6-8p.We all use computers and electronics. But only a few of us know how to connect sensors and small computers to build computer-controlled devices. Wouldn't you like to be one of the brave few? Join us for a gentle introduction to hardware hacking! You will get a versatile single-board computer to connect to your laptop, and we'll use Circuit Python to teach you how to:<ul><li>React to buttons and touch and motion</li><li>Control lights and motors</li><li>Maybe even talk to your phone! This is a beginner-level course that will teach you a little bit about circuits and computers, and we hope to Spark some creative play. and</li></ul>This class requires a computer! You must bring a laptop to use during class. (Windows, Mac, and Linux are all OK.)If this isn't possible for you, let us know -- we can arrange to have an extra one to use during the class sessions.This class is intended for students ages 16+ Get Tickets Today! The class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

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