The Arduino is a micro-controller platform for entry level embedded systems applications.

Ok. Take two:

The Arduino is like a computer on a single chip. What makes it cool is that you can attach switches, lights, knobs, speakers, lasers, and monkeys to it.
Yes. Even monkeys. Or humans. Or.. well.. ANYTHING.

What makes it +6 awesome is that writing software for it is actually pretty easy (unlike other micro-controller platforms).

This class will introduce you to the Arduino hardware, as well as the software IDE.

Patrick and I decided to take a day and film a ton of footage about different shops around Akihabara. We then compiled all the addresses and he generated Google map markers for them. After that, we added descriptions and links wherever possible and put up the page. You can see it here:

http://www.tokyohackerspace.org/akihabara

Akiba, MRE, Terri putting together the last part of the store.

Kids-Tech camps are a great chance for you to play with technology!
Learn about basic electronics and circuit design!
Play with LASERS!
Build a robot!

Schedule (click the dates to sign up):

August 4th - 6th 10am - 4 pm 35000 yen
August 10th - 12th 10am - 4pm 35000 yen
August 16th - 18th 10am - 4pm 35000 yen

CANCELED!

THS Kids-tech is a summer camp for kids aged 12 to 16.

Kids will learn the basics of electronics through hands on projects that teach them about components, reading schematics, and building circuits.

Several projects are planned.
Kids will build and take home:
* their basic electronics kit
* EL wire flower night light
* Bug bot
* LED flash circuit

Additional projects may be planned.

Lunches are provided by catering service!
* Please notify us if your child has any special dietary needs *

ブレインマシンを作ろう!

ブレインマシンを知ってますか? 昨年の MAKE Tokyo Meeting 3 と4で展示およびワークショップが催されてたんですよ。音と光の刺激で瞑想状態へ導いたり、覚醒させたり という面白いデバイスなのです。

今回このワークショップでは、さまざまなパーツを使ってブレインマシンを作ります。電子工作をやったことがない人でも大丈夫! 講師が丁寧に説明します。半田付けも楽しんで覚えられるよ。
参加を希望の方はサインアップフォームから申し込みしてくださいね。

時間: 1pm to 5pm

場所: 東京ハッカースペース - 白金台駅から徒歩10分弱
費用: 5000 円(非会員) 3500円(会員)

定員8名

この記事の写真は、アルベルト富田さんが撮ったものです。

Electronics 101
* Students are requested to bring a 9-volt battery, and 4 AA batteries

Member Price:
2500 yen

Non-Member Price:
4000

Ages 12 to adult.

The Electronics 101 class is your chance to learn the basics of electronic circuits from the pros. Even if you have no idea what a resistor is, or have never picked up a soldering iron before, you can do it all, with a just a little bit of help.

This class is perfect for absolute beginners. I have stripped it down to the bare essentials, making it perfect for young people or the technologically challenged! :)

This video stars Bre Pettis. Bre is NOT in Japan. He will not be at THS.

Stick around after Electronics 101 for a screening of Bre Pettis' (of NYCResistor/Makerbot - CupCake fame) pilot on the History channel, "History Hacker."

The show never got picked up by the Hitler (ahem History) channel, but it would have made a great show.

In the pilot, Bre explores the dynamic between Tesla and Edison.

Some hacks and projects included in the episode include:
Making a bicycle AC generator
Blowing glass bulbs
Exploring the Edison DC grid in New York

Electronics 101
* Students are requested to bring a 9-volt battery, and 4 AAA batteries

Member Price:
2500
Non-Member Price:
3500

Ages 12 to adult.

The Electronics 101 class is your chance to learn the basics of electronic circuits from the pros. Even if you have no idea what a resistor is, or have never picked up a soldering iron before, you can do it all, with a just a little bit of help.

This class is perfect for absolute beginners. I have stripped it down to the bare essentials, making it perfect for young people or the technologically challenged! :)

Get familiar with micro-controllers and their applications using the THS project boards. Learn to write, compile and download code to read switches, turn on LEDs, perform PWM, and basic communications.