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''2 x Arduino's going pop due to high voltage on PSU's. I have already stopped using these in the kits and requested a refund from the supplier. I have sourced a regulated 9v PSU for future. They are more expensive but better that than the boards popping. Mike.'' | ''2 x Arduino's going pop due to high voltage on PSU's. I have already stopped using these in the kits and requested a refund from the supplier. I have sourced a regulated 9v PSU for future. They are more expensive but better that than the boards popping. Mike.'' | ||
Update on the above. The supplier have tested a few random ones from their own stock and confirmed they are all giving 15 volts. I have been promised a refund and I shall use it to purchase regulated 9v supplies. Mike. | |||
The "door [http://strugglers.net/~andy/blog/2010/08/30/london-hackspaces-arduino-for-beginners-workshop/ debacle]". This is unlikely to happen once fixed, but it would be a good idea for at least one person to get hold of a door key when running workshops. Mark | The "door [http://strugglers.net/~andy/blog/2010/08/30/london-hackspaces-arduino-for-beginners-workshop/ debacle]". This is unlikely to happen once fixed, but it would be a good idea for at least one person to get hold of a door key when running workshops. Mark | ||
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''I think definitely. You'd be mad not to. It is a good source of revenue for LHS. There is a demand for these kind of courses out there. If the course is good enough then word of mouth will be enough PR to get more people in. Mike.'' | ''I think definitely. You'd be mad not to. It is a good source of revenue for LHS. There is a demand for these kind of courses out there. If the course is good enough then word of mouth will be enough PR to get more people in. Mike.'' | ||
It's good value and profitable because a lot of people gave their time for free and we have no venue overheads. But for me at least, it was enjoyable and I'd happily volunteer again. Artag. | |||
Agreed. I'm happy to help out for any future workshops. Mike. | |||
== Suggestions? == | == Suggestions? == | ||
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* How likely are you to recommend this course to others | * How likely are you to recommend this course to others | ||
* Did you complete the project you started ? If not, what stopped you ? | |||
* How could the course be improved ? | |||
* Was there anything you were unhappy about ? | |||
* Did you think the course was good value for money? | |||
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