About this Event
Instructor - Jonathan Dietz
Jonathan Dietz has been teaching science and engineering to students ranging in age from kindergarten through college, most recently at the Acera School in Winchester, American International College, and the MIT Engineering Design Workshop summer program.
Class Description
In this project merging art and electronics, participants will create an ‘infinity mirror’, an optical illusion using a mirror box.
Skills learned will include basic use and coding of the Microbit microcontroller, Neopixels( programmable LED strips), and sensors.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $35. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or by check.
Class Goals
- Learn programming of the Microbit microcontroller using MakeCode
-Learn use of Neopixel programmable LEDs
-Create an interactive artwork
Material Supplied
Box
Neopixel strip
Microbit
Adhesive Mirror
Mirror Film
Plexiglas
AA Battery Box with Switch
AA Batteries
Students Should Bring
A laptop computer or Chromebook.
Project Ideas.
Prerequisites
Students must be 12 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 4 days before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
USD 22.07
