I am super late getting to the slides for this class O.O

The basic plan is to play with transistors to control LEDs and DC motors. If we get through everything, then the next class will hopefully cover H bridges for reversing DC motors. The agenda is short since the class could go way over the allotted time.

Feel free to bring your own DC motor. We have a small collection of motors at the space.

Agenda:

1. What is a transitor?
2. Why use one?
3. Look over datasheet
4. Hands on with LEDs
5. Hands on with DC motors

If you cannot attend the class in person, E-Mail arduino@unallocatedspace.org and ask to be added to the Google Hangout. The hangout will be started just before class (6:45-7:15 PM). If you have not gotten an invite by 7:15 PM, then please E-Mail arduino@unallocatedspace.org.

The slides for the upcoming and previous classes can be found here. The slides are generally made during the three days before a class.

Required Items:

1. An Arduino board of some kind (Uno, Due, Mega, Boarduino, Duemilanove, etc)
2. If your board does not have USB programming built in, you will need a programmer (AVRISP, Bus Pirate, Bus Blaster, AVR Dragon, another Arduino, etc)
3. Breadboard (the long one if possible, though the small square-ish ones are okay for now)
4. USB cable for your board and/or programmer
5. Laptop with the Arduino IDE installed (Linux, Windows, or Mac)
6. Jumper wires for your breadboard

Provided Items:

1. Transistor (part number TBD)
2. DC motor

Since Unallocated Space runs off of donations, we would like to mention that the recommended donation for this class is $5. It is by no means a requirement, but it does help us keep the lights on! Attendance to the space, and this class, is 100% free to all!