FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping (Arduino IDE)

Preparation and Resources:

No previous experience necessary!

Due to COVID-19 distancing guidelines and procedures, FabShops will occur via Zoom. At the time of the event, a Zoom link will be sent to you via the email you registered with.

Students should prepare their laptop with the following installed on it:

1. Download and install the free Arduino software on your computer: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

2. If you have a PC, download the FTDI drivers: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/windows---quick-and-easy

3. Create a Personal Tinkercad Account: https://www.tinkercad.com/join

4. Download the SIK Guide code and store it somewhere easily accessible on your computer: sparkfun.com/sikcode

Number of Possible Participants: 8

For those who are registered, please contact oedk@rice.edu ASAP if you are unable to attend! These events can be very popular. If you cannot attend, a space may be freed up for another attendee.

The OEDK will charge a No-Show Fee of $20.00 per each missed FabShops to student accounts. A No-Show fee will be charged if:

o Registered student does not show up

o If unable to attend and student does not cancel 24 hours prior to the start time of each FabShop or if it is a weekend or Monday morning FabShop, by Friday at 8:00 AM CT.

Cancellations must be made via email to oedk@rice.edu.