Introduction to Microcontrollers and Arduino

WHEN: Sat., Jan. 31, 4 pm – 7 pm

WHERE: 4101 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL 36209

COST: $99 (includes your microcontroller development kit)

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Ever wondered what powers the tech in your smartphone, car, or even your coffee maker? Dive into the fascinating world of embedded technology with our hands-on course: Introduction to Microcontrollers and Arduino. This beginner-friendly experience opens the door to the tiny computers that make modern life possible—and shows you how to harness them for your own creative projects.

· No Prior Experience Needed: Start from scratch and gain practical skills, whether you're a hobbyist, student, or professional looking to expand your toolkit

· Hands-On Learning: Step-by-step guidance leads you from your first circuit to a finished, personalized microcontroller project you can proudly take home—and continue to build upon.

· Accessible Technology: Learn Arduino, the platform that makes microcontroller development simple and fun, even if you don't have a background in hardware engineering.

What You'll Achieve

By the end of the course, you'll understand the core concepts behind microcontrollers and Arduino, and you'll have built your own functional, microcontroller-powered gadget. Leave with new skills, a complete project, and the confidence to keep innovating on your own!

What's Included?

Your course fee includes a basic Microcontroller Development Kit—everything you need to hit the ground running, neatly packed in a convenient storage container:

· Arduino Nano development board

· Solderless breadboard

· Digital sensor

· Small display

· LEDs, resistors, hook-up wires, and more

Bring:

· Laptop (Windows 10/11 preferred; OSX or Linux also supported for tech-savvy students)

· Laptop power supply

· Magnifying glass (optional, but helpful for small components)

Instructor: Dan D’Andrea

Dan D'Andrea is an embedded systems engineer with over 25 years of software industry experience. Today he is developing custom instrumentation systems for NASA. A decade-long member of Gainesville Hackerspace, Dan is an avid amateur radio operator, and a graduate of the UF College of Engineering, with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

4101 NW 6th St, 4101 Northwest 6th Street, Gainesville, United States

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