[hackerspaces] Beginning projects?

[Will Bradley]

Simon kits are interesting because they're a full Arduino underneath, you
just need an FTDI cable.
On Dec 10, 2011 1:44 PM, "Mel Shamanka" <mel.shamanka at gmail.com> wrote:

> Pretty much everything that has been said so far, to which I'll add basic
> kits that let you train on basic skills. LoL shields are fun for
> programming LED matrixes, using Arduinos and soldering like hell.
> TV-B-Gones are fun for basic soldering as well.
>
> M.
>
> 2011/12/10 Will Bradley <bradley.will at gmail.com>
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>> Encourage people to bring their own ideas and projects too. You don't
>> want to have a group that cones and consumes content from you; instead
>> inspire them to do something themselves and get the tools/resources to help
>> them do it.
>> On Dec 10, 2011 10:53 AM, "James Moore" <jameslmoore at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey guys,
>>>
>>> A couple of us decided to put together a hackerspace/makerspace and are
>>> looking for ideas for some fun, beginning type projects.  We've got about
>>> eight people so far and will be meeting at various members houses/garages
>>> for awhile until we can grow enough to get our own space.  That aside, next
>>> week we're meeting and going to try and brew some beer together.  I also
>>> thought we could pick up some Arduinos and some red/green LED's and make a
>>> little Christmas ornament as an Arduino and possibly soldering intro.  I've
>>> got some welding and metal working gear, so that could provide some fun
>>> times but it would be hard to entertain a group of eight plus with only 1-2
>>> welders and limited safety equipment.
>>>
>>> Do you guys have any recommendations for intro-beginner projects that
>>> don't require a lot of gear or that we could pick up somewhat cheaply or
>>> provide ways to branch out into other projects with some of the same sort
>>> of gear.  I figured Arduinos and soldering irons are pretty cheap for the
>>> amount of stuff you can do with them.  What else?
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> James
>>>
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