Programmable LED Fidget Spinner Workshop

MAKE STUDIO WORKSHOP SERIES

THURSDAYS MARCH 19 & 26 | 5-8 PM | MAKE STUDIO | AGES 13+ | $15 

Two session workshop series for teens and adults to make their own custom, programmable fidget spinner. Some familiarity with programming and micro-electronics recommended. Fine motor skills required for assembly. 

PROGRAMMABLE LED FIDGET SPINNERS FROM SCRATCH

INCLUDED DATES: MAR 19 & MAR 26

Join this two-session workshop series to building and program an LED fidget spinner. The students will learn general electronic circuit concepts, how to solder electronic components onto a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and how to program and modify the programming of a microprocessor. The students will also learn the basics of 3D printing. 

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:

• Basic micro-electronics 

• Introduction to coding microprocessors 

• Soldering 

TAKEAWAYS:

• A beautiful, programable fidget spinner and the knowledge to edit the code! 

MATERIALS TO BRING:

• Wear some ‘shop’ clothes. Close-toed shoes. Try to minimize ‘dangles’ like necklaces, bracelets, and long hair. 

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

I am a retired Chemical Engineer from Mountain Home. I lived outside Idaho (on four different continents over the years!) and came back to Idaho five years ago just before I retired. I love to read, cycle, travel, and I am a proper computer nerd. I am married to Sandy and look after a labradoodle part time.