Circuit Hacking Monday - Revision history

Zoda at 02:43, 7 March 2024

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	[currently paused. chat in our discord to figure out how you can help get it back up again!]		[currently paused. chat in our discord to figure out how you can help get it back up again!]

	'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a (mostly) weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff!'''		'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a (mostly) weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff!'''
	* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.		* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.

Zoda at 02:43, 7 March 2024

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			[currently paused. chat in our discord to figure out how you can help get it back up again!]
	'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a (mostly) weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff!'''		'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a (mostly) weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff!'''
	* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.		* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.

Jtfoote at 22:37, 28 April 2023

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	2. '''Microcontroller Monday:''' Learn to program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. This is a monthly get-together to learn about microcontrollers and how to program them. You can get started with a microcontroller project in one session and take it home with you! We have Arduino and Circuit Python microcontrollers, and a big selection of sensors and peripherals like Neopixel color LEDs.		2. '''Microcontroller Monday:''' Learn to program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. This is a monthly get-together to learn about microcontrollers and how to program them. You can get started with a microcontroller project in one session and take it home with you! We have Arduino and Circuit Python microcontrollers, and a big selection of sensors and peripherals like Neopixel color LEDs.
	Though any programming experience will help, this is suitable for beginners. If you have used an Arduino and are looking for next steps or cool projects, we can help, come share what you know. If you are currently working on a project, bring it by for inspiration and tips. We have parts, cables, and microcontroller boards for you at cost; you will need a laptop with a USB-A port or adapter. We ask $15-40 donation to cover parts and materials unless you bring your own.		Though any programming experience will help, this is suitable for beginners. If you have used an Arduino and are looking for next steps or cool projects, we can help, come share what you know. If you are currently working on a project, bring it by for inspiration and tips. We have parts, cables, and microcontroller boards for you at cost; you will need a laptop with a USB-A port or adapter. We ask $15-40 donation to cover parts and materials unless you bring your own. If you are starting out with Circuit Python, follow this link to [[Circuit Python at Noisebridge]]
	We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :) Every 3rd Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137290/ Meetup: Microcontroller Monday]		We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :) Every 3rd Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137290/ Meetup: Microcontroller Monday]

	3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday:''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers. Every 4th Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137604/ Meetup: Circuit Hacking Monday] ~~If you are starting out with Circuit Python, follow this link to [[Circuit Python at Noisebridge]]~~		3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday:''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers. Every 4th Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137604/ Meetup: Circuit Hacking Monday]

	[[File:CHM-group1000.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|]]		[[File:CHM-group1000.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|]]
	[[File:CHM-tablecrop800.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|A shot of a red table with the lettering "NOISBRIDGE HACKERSPACE" There are soldering irons and electronic parts visible; people's hands are shown assembling electronic kits]]		[[File:CHM-tablecrop800.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|A shot of a red table with the lettering "NOISBRIDGE HACKERSPACE" There are soldering irons and electronic parts visible; people's hands are shown assembling electronic kits]]

Jtfoote: added link to new circuit python page

2023-04-28T22:35:28Z

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	We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :) Every 3rd Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137290/ Meetup: Microcontroller Monday]		We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :) Every 3rd Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137290/ Meetup: Microcontroller Monday]

	3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday:''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers. Every 4th Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137604/ Meetup: Circuit Hacking Monday]		3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday:''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers. Every 4th Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137604/ Meetup: Circuit Hacking Monday] If you are starting out with Circuit Python, follow this link to [[Circuit Python at Noisebridge]]

	[[File:CHM-group1000.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|]]		[[File:CHM-group1000.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|]]

Jtfoote at 20:58, 9 March 2023

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	We have split CHM into three sections, each runs approximately monthly. There will always be circuit hacking on Mondays, but volunteer instructors might be specializing as below or taking the week off. Come anyway :)		We have split CHM into three sections, each runs approximately monthly. There will always be circuit hacking on Mondays, but volunteer instructors might be specializing as below or taking the week off. Come anyway :)

	1. '''Microcontroller Monday''' Learn to program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. This is a monthly get-together to learn about microcontrollers and how to program them. You can get started with a microcontroller project in one session and take it home with you! We have Arduino and Circuit Python microcontrollers, and a big selection of sensors and peripherals like Neopixel color LEDs.		1. '''Learn to Solder Monday:''' is a monthly get-together to learn to solder electronics. You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session. Come make a project tonight, and take it home with you! We have great kits suitable for beginners, as well as all the soldering irons and tools needed to build them. Experienced volunteers are on hand to show you the basics and help out. We ask a $10-20 donation to cover kit costs. We also have more advanced kits for those with more experience. If you have your own project (advanced or simple), bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it. Every second Monday [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137488/ Meetup: Learn to Solder Monday]

			2. '''Microcontroller Monday:''' Learn to program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. This is a monthly get-together to learn about microcontrollers and how to program them. You can get started with a microcontroller project in one session and take it home with you! We have Arduino and Circuit Python microcontrollers, and a big selection of sensors and peripherals like Neopixel color LEDs.
	Though any programming experience will help, this is suitable for beginners. If you have used an Arduino and are looking for next steps or cool projects, we can help, come share what you know. If you are currently working on a project, bring it by for inspiration and tips. We have parts, cables, and microcontroller boards for you at cost; you will need a laptop with a USB-A port or adapter. We ask $15-40 donation to cover parts and materials unless you bring your own.		Though any programming experience will help, this is suitable for beginners. If you have used an Arduino and are looking for next steps or cool projects, we can help, come share what you know. If you are currently working on a project, bring it by for inspiration and tips. We have parts, cables, and microcontroller boards for you at cost; you will need a laptop with a USB-A port or adapter. We ask $15-40 donation to cover parts and materials unless you bring your own.
	We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :)		We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :) Every 3rd Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137290/ Meetup: Microcontroller Monday]

	~~2. '''Learn to Solder~~ Monday~~''' is a monthly get-together to learn to solder electronics. You can easily learn all~~ of the ~~skills you need in one session~~. Come make a project tonight, and take it home with you! We have great kits suitable for beginners, as well as all the soldering irons and tools needed to make them. We ask a $10-20 donation to cover kit costs. We also have more advanced kits for those with more experience. If you have your own project (advanced or simple), bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it.

	3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers.		3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday:''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers. Every 4th Monday of the month [https://www.meetup.com/noisebridge/events/292137604/ Meetup: Circuit Hacking Monday]

			[[File:CHM-group1000.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|]]
			[[File:CHM-tablecrop800.jpg\|800px\|link=chm\|right\|A shot of a red table with the lettering "NOISBRIDGE HACKERSPACE" There are soldering irons and electronic parts visible; people's hands are shown assembling electronic kits]]

	[[File:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg\|400px\|link=chm\|right]]		[[File:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg\|400px\|link=chm\|right]]

Jtfoote at 19:54, 9 March 2023

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	Learn to solder! Friendly Circuit Hacking Monday volunteers will bring kits for you to make and take home with you. The kits are cool, practical, intriguing, hackable projects that you can bring home after you make it. Of course, you can also bring your own projects to hack.		Learn to solder! Friendly Circuit Hacking Monday volunteers will bring kits for you to make and take home with you. The kits are cool, practical, intriguing, hackable projects that you can bring home after you make it. Of course, you can also bring your own projects to hack.

	Plenty of '''cool kits''' have historically been available but most of these are not currently in stock, including:<br>		Plenty of '''cool kits''' have historically been available but most of these are not currently in stock, including:<br>
	*'''''[https://~~learn~~.~~adafruit~~.com/tv-b-~~gone~~-kit TV-B-~~Gone~~]''''' ~~(turn off TVs in public places!~~)		*'''''[https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/store/c7/Through-Hole_Soldering_Kits.html Alpenglow Industries]''''' Cool kits from Alpenglow Industries)
			*'''''[https://www.seeedstudio.com/I-Can-Solder-Badge-kit-p-4827.html I-Can-Solder Badge kit]''''' perfect starter kit from [[User:maltman23]])
	*'''''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer]''''' Make beautiful music, sound, and noise!)		*'''''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer]''''' Make beautiful music, sound, and noise!)
	*'''''[http://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/trippyRGB_instructions.php Trippy RGB Waves]''''' (interactive blinky lights!)
	*'''''[http://analogmachines.com/p/nametag/ "Hello My Name Is" badge]''''' (you may have seen me wearing mine)
	*'''''[https://learn.adafruit.com/minipov3/overview MiniPOV 3]''''' (write messages in the air!)
	*'''''[https://learn.adafruit.com/minipov4-diy-full-color-persistence-of-vision-light-painting-kit MiniPOV 4]''''' (write messages in the air in COLOR!)
	*'''''[https://learn.adafruit.com/minty-boost MintyBoost]''''' (charge your USB enabled gadgets!)
	*'''''[https://learn.adafruit.com/drawdio Drawdio]''''' (make noise by drawing lines with this pencil!)
	*'''''[http://jimmieprodgers.com/kits/apc/ Atari Punk Console]''''' (make cool noise from an Altoids tin!)
	*'''''[http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2010/diavolino/ Diavolino]''''' (make your own shield-compatible Arduino!)
	*'''''[http://jimmieprodgers.com/kits/lolshield/ LoL Shield]''''' (Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!) '''Arduino required'''
	*And more.<br>		*And more.<br>

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	http://www.evilmadscientist.com<br>		http://www.evilmadscientist.com<br>
	http://analogmachines.com/		http://analogmachines.com/
			*'''''[http://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/trippyRGB_instructions.php Trippy RGB Waves]''''' (interactive blinky lights!)
			*'''''[http://analogmachines.com/p/nametag/ "Hello My Name Is" badge]''''' (you may have seen me wearing mine)
			*'''''[http://jimmieprodgers.com/kits/apc/ Atari Punk Console]''''' (make cool noise from an Altoids tin!)
			*'''''[http://jimmieprodgers.com/kits/lolshield/ LoL Shield]''''' (Lots of LEDs! for your Arduino!) '''Arduino required'''
			*'''''[https://learn.adafruit.com/tv-b-gone-kit TV-B-Gone]''''' (turn off TVs in public places!)

	Anyone can learn to solder! Even if you have never made anything in your life, you can learn this very useful and enjoyable skill. It really is fun! Volunteers at Noisebridge have taught tens of thousands of people to solder all around the world, and they can teach you, too! Add yourself to the ever increasing community!		Anyone can learn to solder! Even if you have never made anything in your life, you can learn this very useful and enjoyable skill. It really is fun! Volunteers at Noisebridge have taught tens of thousands of people to solder all around the world, and they can teach you, too! Add yourself to the ever increasing community!

Jtfoote at 19:08, 9 March 2023

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	'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff! '''		'''Circuit Hacking Mondays is a (mostly) weekly get-together to learn electronics and learn to solder cool stuff!'''
	* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.		* You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session.
	* Make a project tonight, and take it home with you!		* Make a project tonight, and take it home with you!
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	* If you have your own project (advanced or simple), bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!		* If you have your own project (advanced or simple), bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!
	* '''WHEN:''' 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm.		* '''WHEN:''' 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm.
	* '''CHANNELS:''' ~~Hackitorium [[Jitsi]]~~ or ~~Voice/Video channel on discord https://discord~~.~~gg/PevwDxC~~		* '''CHANNELS:''' This is an in-person event. If you need special accommodation, or need to do remote, let us know and we will try to help.
	* '''ORGANIZERS:''' [[User:lxpk\|LX]], [[User:culteejen\|TJ]] [[User:Jtfoote\|jonathan (rrmutt)]]		* '''ORGANIZERS:''' [[User:lxpk\|LX]], [[User:culteejen\|TJ]] [[User:Jtfoote\|jonathan (rrmutt)]]
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			'''Organization'''
			We have split CHM into three sections, each runs approximately monthly. There will always be circuit hacking on Mondays, but volunteer instructors might be specializing as below or taking the week off. Come anyway :)

			1. '''Microcontroller Monday''' Learn to program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. This is a monthly get-together to learn about microcontrollers and how to program them. You can get started with a microcontroller project in one session and take it home with you! We have Arduino and Circuit Python microcontrollers, and a big selection of sensors and peripherals like Neopixel color LEDs.
			Though any programming experience will help, this is suitable for beginners. If you have used an Arduino and are looking for next steps or cool projects, we can help, come share what you know. If you are currently working on a project, bring it by for inspiration and tips. We have parts, cables, and microcontroller boards for you at cost; you will need a laptop with a USB-A port or adapter. We ask $15-40 donation to cover parts and materials unless you bring your own.
			We also have soldering and test equipment and can help you debug that stubborn problem :)

			2. '''Learn to Solder Monday''' is a monthly get-together to learn to solder electronics. You can easily learn all of the skills you need in one session. Come make a project tonight, and take it home with you! We have great kits suitable for beginners, as well as all the soldering irons and tools needed to make them. We ask a $10-20 donation to cover kit costs. We also have more advanced kits for those with more experience. If you have your own project (advanced or simple), bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it.

			3. '''Circuit Hacking Monday''' is a free-form get-together to work on electronics projects together. Come and learn to solder, or program microcontrollers with Arduino or Circuit Python. If you are working on a project, come work with others and share what you know. We have soldering kits, tons of parts and supplies, test equipment, and knowledgeable volunteers.


	[[File:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg\|400px\|link=chm\|right]]		[[File:Arduinos_For_Total_Newbies_workshop.jpg\|400px\|link=chm\|right]]
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	: bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!		: bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!

	'''When''': 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays ~~(on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm~~. Look for the info on the discussion and announcements mailing lists: [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss Discussion] [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-announce Announcements])		'''When''': 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays.
	: Most projects take about an hour		: Most projects take about an hour

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	http://www.evilmadscientist.com<br>		http://www.evilmadscientist.com<br>
	http://analogmachines.com/		http://analogmachines.com/



	Anyone can learn to solder! Even if you have never made anything in your life, you can learn this very useful and enjoyable skill. It really is fun! Volunteers at Noisebridge have taught tens of thousands of people to solder all around the world, and they can teach you, too! Add yourself to the ever increasing community!		Anyone can learn to solder! Even if you have never made anything in your life, you can learn this very useful and enjoyable skill. It really is fun! Volunteers at Noisebridge have taught tens of thousands of people to solder all around the world, and they can teach you, too! Add yourself to the ever increasing community!
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	* making LEDs blink and fade		* making LEDs blink and fade
	* programming microcontrollers		* programming microcontrollers
	* using Arduino ~~to make projects easy~~		* Programming microcontrollers using Arduino or Circuit Python
			* Interfacing sensors like microphones or accelerometers or ultrasonic distance sensors
			* Controlling addressable LEDs ("Neopixels")
	* using oscilloscopes / multimeters to debug circuits		* using oscilloscopes / multimeters to debug circuits
	* reverse engineering circuits		* reverse engineering circuits
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	* Your own tools (we have all you need, but you can bring your own)		* Your own tools (we have all you need, but you can bring your own)
	* Arduino / clones		* Arduino / clones
	* USB ~~- serial dongle for your Arduino~~		* USB cables
	* breadboards		* breadboards
	* If you bring your laptop, we can set it up to program microcontrollers		* If you bring your laptop, we can set it up to program microcontrollers
	* 9V or AA or AAA or other batteries (a bulk donation would be great)		* 9V or AA or AAA or other batteries (a bulk donation would be great)
	* parts for your own project(s)		* parts for your own project(s)

Jtfoote at 18:47, 9 March 2023

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Jtfoote: Added myself (rrmutt) as organizer

2022-08-28T18:01:38Z

Added myself (rrmutt) as organizer

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	* '''WHEN:''' 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm.		* '''WHEN:''' 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm.
	* '''CHANNELS:''' Hackitorium [[Jitsi]] or Voice/Video channel on discord https://discord.gg/PevwDxC		* '''CHANNELS:''' Hackitorium [[Jitsi]] or Voice/Video channel on discord https://discord.gg/PevwDxC
	* '''ORGANIZERS:''' [[User:lxpk\|LX]], [[User:culteejen\|TJ]]		* '''ORGANIZERS:''' [[User:lxpk\|LX]], [[User:culteejen\|TJ]] [[User:Jtfoote\|jonathan (rrmutt)]]
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Jtfoote at 17:59, 28 August 2022

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	: bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!		: bring it by, and if you would like help, you can get it!

	'''When''': 6:~~30pm~~ till whenever -- ~~some~~ Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm. Look for the info on the discussion and announcements mailing lists: [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss Discussion] [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-announce Announcements])		'''When''': 7:00pm till whenever -- most Mondays (on some Monday holidays, volunteer instructors might announce an Early start of 3:00pm. Look for the info on the discussion and announcements mailing lists: [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss Discussion] [https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-announce Announcements])
	: Most projects take about an hour		: Most projects take about an hour