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Processing and Interactivity for Educators

February 6, 2014

This is a web-based curriculum designed for middle-schools and undergoing update and addition.

Modkit and Arduino (Drag and drop programming)

February 6, 2014

Course for Elementary students using LilyPad and Modkit.

Resistance Board

February 6, 2014

A project using e-textiles to show the concept of resistance in an intuitive manner.

Soldering, PTH

February 6, 2014

These are some materials to help you teach Plated Through Hole Soldering.

Microcontrollers for Educators

February 6, 2014

General Resources for educators: worksheets, activities, project rubrics and more.

ArduBlock and Protosnap ProMini

February 6, 2014

This is a short presentation on how to use ArduBlock - a graphical programming environment with the Protosnap ProMini.

Giant Soldering

February 6, 2014

Instructions on how to create a giant prop soldering iron to demonstrate PTH and SMD soldering techniques to large groups.

Scratch with Data Logging

February 6, 2014

Workshop presentation and sample Scratch files from Jeff Branson’s workshop on Scratch Programming in a Science Classroom

Simon Modifications

February 6, 2014

Presentation on how to take a Simon Says kit and modify it using an FTDI to change how the buzzer, LEDs, buttons and analog sensors function.

How to Solder Comic

February 6, 2014

This comic describes how to do plated through hole soldering in an easy to understand visual format.

Squishy Circuits

February 6, 2014

This tutorial shows you how to make conductive and insulating dough with every day household ingredients and how to use it to explore how electricity work.

Design West - Presentation & Example Code

February 6, 2014

Presentation and example code from the Design West 2013 workshops. These materials are intended to work with SparkFun's ProtoSnap.

Intro to Basic Electronics

February 6, 2014

Learn about breadboards, series and parallel circuits and basic sensors with this power point by Rick Anderson.

ProtoSnap

February 6, 2014

Teach digital and analog input and output using the RGB LEDs, buttons and buzzers with the ProtoSnap board.

Getting Hands-On with Soft Circuits Guide from High-Low Tech Lab

February 6, 2014

Guide and projects for getting started in the world of sewable electronics by the High-Low Tech Lab at M.I.T.

Arduino in a Nutshell

February 6, 2014

Beginner's guide to the Arduino Uno R3 by Prof. Jan Borchers.

Intro to Arduino with ArduBlock

February 6, 2014

Learn the basics of programming in Arduino using the graphical programming constructs of ArduBlock.

LilyPad With Programming

February 6, 2014

Get started prototyping without a breadboard using the ProtoSnap LilyPad Development Board to control buzzers, vibration motors, RGB LEDs and more.

ProtoSnap Intro to Arduino

February 6, 2014

Presentation on programming microcontrollers without having to create any circuits using the ProtoSnap board.

Intro to Arduino

February 6, 2014

Here is a slide show presentation for introducing the Arduino SparkFun Inventor's Kit.

Driving to Scratchville

February 6, 2014

Introduction to programming and sensor input isng scratch and the Pico Board.

Giant Components

February 6, 2014

Instructions on how to create giant functioning electronics components. For use with the Giant Breadboard.

LilyPad With No Programming

February 6, 2014

Introductory handout covering sewing with conductive thread and how to avoid short circuits in e-textiles with LilyPad components.