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This course is designed to give absolute beginners an introduction to key electronic principles, focusing on practical learning and first principles. The goal is to provide you with a clear, structured introduction to electronics that you can build on as you continue your learning journey.
If you are not sure if the course is for you, take a look at the presentation.
Here’s what ChatGPT said after it read the PowerPoint presentation for the course…
Hands-on, beginner-friendly, and fun!
Dive into the world of electronics with zero prior experience. Whether you’re curious about blinking LEDs or building smart gadgets, this course will guide you through the foundations—step by step.
You’ll learn to:
- Build circuits with breadboards, resistors, LEDs, and more
- Understand and use capacitors, transistors, and the 555 timer IC
- Program microcontrollers like the ESP32 using Arduino IDE
- Connect sensors and modules for real-world applications
- Explore the concepts of prototyping and moving beyond the breadboard
- Get started with your own Internet of Things (IoT) projects
Course details
- 10:00 for a 10:30am start to max 5:00pm
- SLMS members only
- Practical and demonstrations/discussions
- Take home the kit afterwards
- Small group (max 10 people)
Cost:
- Electronics kit: £14 - payable when booking (see below)
- Facilitator fee (donation of your choice) - payable on the day
Places full? Can’t make this date?
We plan on running this again as many times as there is interest, so join the waiting list if the 10 places are full.
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The first 10 people to enter their discourse names below will get a place.
When you book I’ll send you a payment link for the kit.
Your booking will be confirmed on payment.
1 @Brandon
2 @Romain
3 @Michaelbrittenham
4 @melodie
5 @Endri
6 @sareh
7 @CMA
8 @adn
9 @LauraHiggins
10 @Promise
