Beer and Napkins Meetup: Exploring Makers Tools/Greenville Maker Space
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#UDecide the Technology!
To kick off the week of ImagineUpstate (http://www.imagineupstate.org/), Greg Holliday, IT2PI (http://www.it2pi.org/index.html)instructor, programmer, and Beer and Napkins Board member will be highlighting Maker tools and skills, including:
• Microcontroller vs Microcomputer vs Discrete components
• What is an Arduino
• What is a Raspberry Pi
• What other tools do you need
• Using 3D printing
• Real world examples (including discussing the Internet of Things)
Entrepreneurs, Artists, Designers, Makers, and anyone interested in these subjects are welcome!
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Greg Holliday is a native of Upstate South Carolina and currently lives in Easley with his wife Lisa and his son Grayson. He is a 1986 graduate of Wren High School and earn his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Clemson University in 1990. He also earned his Master of Arts in Computer Resource and Information Management in 1999 from Webster University.
Professionally, Greg has worked in the computer/IT industry for over 20 years. The majority of his professional career has been in the software development. He is currently working as a Senior Software Developer at AssetPoint in Greenville. When not working, he enjoys fly fishing and biking. He also enjoys working on various electronics and robotics projects using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other devices.
Greg also serves on the Board of Directors for iT2Pi and Beer and Napkins
We will also be coordinating our event with our friends at Greenville SC makerspace developers meetup (https://www.meetup.com/Greenville-SC-makerspace-developers-meetup/)! https://www.meetup.com/Greenville-SC-makerspace-developers-meetup/events/221213659/
They will be sharing their new logo and name of their makers space!!!
Snacks will be provided
Refer questions to Tony Miller or Phillip McCreight at anthonym@beerandnapkins.com or philm@beerandnapkins.com