Processing the Danger Shield (no, we don't know what that means either)
- December 8, 2012 · 10:30 AM
OK, this one has been a proposed workshop for 9 months now. Due to difficulties finding a source for the kit, it has been put off many times.
However, happy news... There is a new supplier, and they are one of the outfits on the short list of favorite Maker suppliers.
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/danger-shield-complete-kits-p-141.html
They are only listing 24 in stock, and that number is likely to go down due to Christmas ordering before we place our bulk order, so order early to be sure. First-come-first-served, and pre-paid will get priority over pay-on-the-day, though we will try to order a few extras.
So, this workshop will be "solder party" style, where after the soldering we'll get the sensors and controls working via simple Arduino programs.
We are asking for a couple of dollars extra to cover shipping, so please pay $30 for a kit. For those of you that don't have an Arduino yet, sign up for a Seeeduino, and we'll add to the bulk order as needed for those as well, for $25 each.
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/seeeduino-v30-atmega-328p-p-669.html
We'll start collecting payment now, and place the bulk order on Nov 12th. Please PayPal to ekpuz[at]yahoo{dot}com
Skip those boring Xmas parties :), bring your solder iron, and come join us for real excitement as only Makers can experience!
-Dan
Here's the original meetup suggestion text:
Would love to see this sort of event with the Seattle group! http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11014 From the SparkFun listing: Processing the Danger Shield - February 4th, 2012 Description: People love games, interactive stories and simulations, now you can learn how to create them while gaining programming skills in the process. In this class we use SparkFun’s DangerShield to teach how a Micro-Controller can be used as an interface for a computer program. Students will learn the basics necessary to create programs such as graphical interfaces, data logging visualizations, games and animations using the free programming environment called Processing. Processing is based on Java so students will learn 21st century programming skills that are immediately transferable to college and the workplace. By the end of the class students will understand how to use analog and digital sensors as input to effect something on the computer screen and how to use the computer as input to effect physical outputs in the real world, such as LEDs. Due to the heavily supported community nature of Processing, once the basics are understood a whole new world of creation and learning are available.
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Dan Tebbs
Good Question! We had intended to get to that step on Saturday, but as we ran out of time, I didn't get a chance to hand out the library.
The Danger Shield was created by a NYC Maker group. They have provided some example code here:
http://wiki.nycresistor.com/wik...
Perhaps more useful though, is this full library which covers all the features provided on the shield, and which included lots of example code:
http://sourceforge.net/projects...
(I think that addr is correct, but sourceforge is down at the moment)If you haven't installed a library before, see this page:
http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/Libr...-D
December 10
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Dan Tebbs
I received the following question:
"On this Meetup at vetco, is there anything that I need to bring, tools, ect. Let me know This is my First meetup" Sorry about that, I forgot that this workshop is encouraged for beginners.To assemble the danger shield, you will need:
Solder iron (get a temperature-controlled one)
Solder (60/40 with rosin core)
Flush cutters (for snipping off extra wire length after soldering)
We may need extension cords and outlet strips too, please bring anything you have handy.To program with and use the Danger Shield you will need:
Any standard Arduino or compatible.
Appropriate USB cable for your Arduino.
A laptop with the Arduino 1.0.2 software installed.If you are missing any of these items, Vetco has everything on hand... except the laptops. Their prices are reasonable.
-Dan
December 7
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Dan Tebbs
OK gang, the folks at Vetco Electronics are going to let us use a room upstairs above their store. This works out well just in case we need parts as we work our projects. We haven't tried meeting there before, so not sure how it will work out, but if you haven't seen what they have at Vetco yet, it will be worth your trip just for that. Vetco is what Radio Shack used to be.
See you Saturday!
December 3
17 attended
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Dan Tebbs
Organizer
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Craig Zupke
Co-Organizer
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Peter Golde +1
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A former member
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