Not Just Arduino Event 4

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4th group event at the London Hackpace on the 19th November

GitHub presentation by TimS

Tim gave a talk on how Github works (main commands and architecture of the platform). 2nd part of the presentation at the next event with a more hands-on session where we discuss merging, conflict resolution. Don't forget to sign up to Github before the event.

Info: Github: Github

Git: Git documentation

You can add here related links and comments

Update on the LCD board project

Description / Libraries / Links

> Building a new LED notification board for the workshop. Adapted from this project:

http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Notification_Board

Arduino code: https://github.com/solexious/NotifyBoard

Arduino Lib: http://github.com/solexious/MatrixDisplay

IRC Script: http://github.com/londonhackspace/irccat-commands/blob/master/setBoard.py

How to connect the Matrix display to Arduino: http://bailey.st/blog/2011/07/12/how-to-connect-sure-electronics-8x32-led-matrix-display-to-arduino/

Tutorial (with another LED model) http://scuola.arduino.cc/en/content/controlling-sure-electronics-3216-led-matrix-arduino-uno

Library for testing display and scrolling https://github.com/devdsp/HT1632-AVR

It would be useful to have Jasper's input on the project.

Teensy USB Board, Version 3.0

Description: 32 bit ARM Cortex-M4 board, for development in Arduino or C/C++

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html

Projects using Teensy: http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/projects.html

Forum: http://forum.pjrc.com/forum.php

Presentation and discussion on Hack A Day:

http://hackaday.com/2012/09/05/meet-the-teensy-3-0/

Info for a possible group order:

Cost: $19 Shipping to UK: $10

version with header pins: $22 http://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy3_pins.html

If interested add your name here:

Interesting microcontrollers links and projects

(add yours!)

Makey Makey: Turns everyday objects into touchpads & combine them with the internet. http://www.makeymakey.com/

http://www.freeduino.org/

Next event: Monday 3rd December 7PM (venue tbc)

To do:

  • Create an account on [Github.com Github] (for Tim's workshop)
  • Publish your tips / tricks on Arduino