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[[File:Learn_to_Solder_GPN21.jpg|right|500px|Learn To Solder workshop at GPN21]]<br>
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Learn to solder by making a cool badge that you can wear and have blinky lights wherever you go.
Learn to solder by making a cool badge that you can wear, and have blinky-lights wherever you go.


The '''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#solderbadge "I Can Solder!" Badge kit]''' is a very simple [https://github.com/maltman23/I-Can-Solder--Badge-kit-V2 open hardware] kit that anyone can use for learning to solder.
The '''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#solderbadge "I Can Solder!" Badge kit]''' is a very simple [https://github.com/maltman23/I-Can-Solder--Badge-kit-V2 open hardware] kit that anyone can use for learning to solder.
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''This workshop is for'' '''total newbies''' ''to learn to solder.  All ages.''
''This workshop is for'' '''total newbies''' ''to learn to solder.  All ages.''


== Workshop Itinerary ==
== Workshop Itinerary ==
* Overview of electronics
* Brief overview of electronics
* The background of soldering, so you will solder well for the rest of your life
* The background of soldering, so you will solder well for the rest of your life
* Step by step instructions for soldering your "I Can Solder!" Badge kit
* Step by step instructions for soldering your "I Can Solder!" Badge kit
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== Materials cost ==
== Materials cost ==
The workshop is free, but if you would like to partake in the hands-on aspects of the workshop, Mitch will have materials for '''€10 '''.<br>
The workshop is free, but if you would like to partake in the hands-on aspects of the workshop, Mitch will have materials for '''€10'''.<br>


== Registration -- NOT required ==  
== Registration -- NOT required ==  

Latest revision as of 21:01, 9 November 2024

Learn to Solder

"I Can Solder" Badge kit
"I Can Solder" Badge kit


This workshop will be given:
   TBD

NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at the Hardware Hacking Area.

Abstract

Anyone can learn to solder!
It is useful and fun.
This workshop is for kids of all ages (and anyone of any age).

We will learn this wonderful skill by making a blinky-badge kit,
so you can wear blinky-lights wherever you go.

Presenter

Mitch Altman.


Full Description

Learn To Solder workshop at GPN21
Learn To Solder workshop at GPN21



Learn to solder by making a cool badge that you can wear, and have blinky-lights wherever you go.

The "I Can Solder!" Badge kit is a very simple open hardware kit that anyone can use for learning to solder.


This workshop is for total newbies to learn to solder. All ages.

Workshop Itinerary

  • Brief overview of electronics
  • The background of soldering, so you will solder well for the rest of your life
  • Step by step instructions for soldering your "I Can Solder!" Badge kit
  • Wear Blinky-Lights wherever you go

Materials cost

The workshop is free, but if you would like to partake in the hands-on aspects of the workshop, Mitch will have materials for €10.

Registration -- NOT required

You do not need to register in advance to take this workshop -- just show up early to ensure a seat.:

Summary

     What: Make an "I Can Solder" Badge kit
     When: TBD
     Where: Hardware Hacking Area (see Map, below)
     Who: Anyone and everyone can learn to solder -- all ages
     Max #: 50 participants -- This workshop will fill up, so please do arrive early!
     Cost: €10 for materials

     Instructor: Mitch Altman

     website: "I Can Solder" Badge kit

Buy a kit to guarantee a seat, or come by early! (And please do arrive early, regardless!)

Links:

"I Can Solder" Badge kit
"I Can Solder" Badge kit Github page

Contact

Mitch Altman: <mitch AT CornfieldElectronics DOT com>
DECT: 2676 (CORN)

Map

Location of Hardware Hacking Area (in Hall 3)
Location of Hardware Hacking Area (in Hall 3)