Topic outline

  • Want to use the Makerspace outside of hours?

  • Kit #1: Arduino & Sensors

    Kit

    These resources are for students who have received a USQ Arduino and Sensors Maker Kit, but will remain online for anyone who wishes to browse the course.  To get started, download the presentation and the ZIP folder of Arduino code.  To open this, you will need to have downloaded the Arduino IDE.  You can watch and follow along with the session recording here.  

    Arduino and Sensors Presentation Powerpoint

    Arduino Code ZIP folder

    Want to put together your own Maker Kit for this workshop?  See the 'How to put together your own Maker Kit' guide.  


  • Kit #2: Wearable Technology

    Wearable Tech

    This set of resources is for the Wearable Technology Maker Kit, learn to work with conductive thread and sewable electronics components.  If you'd like to put together your own maker kit and follow through the workshop materials,  the resources to source your own parts are included below.  You will need to download the Arduino IDE for this activity.  

    - Wearable Technology Presentation Powerpoint


    Want to put together your own Maker Kit for this workshop?  See the 'How to put together your own Wearable Tech Kit' guide.  


  • Kit #2 V2 Wearable Technology

    In this version 2 kit, learn to assemble a magnetically attachable clothing reflector.  


    Kit Completed


    - Find the digital version of the fold out instructions here:

    Instructions Front

    Instructions Back


  • Kit #3: LED Matrix

    LED Matrix in the dark

    This set of resources is for the LED Matrix Maker Kit, learn to program an 8x8 light up display to show scrolling text and animations. You will need to download the Arduino IDE for this activity.  

    - LED Matrix Presentation Powerpoint

    - Folder of code

    Want to put your own LED Matrix kit together?  See our Bill Of Materials here. 

  • Kit #4 Robotics Basics Kit

    Robot Kit

    This set of resources is for the Robotics Basics Maker Kit, learn to put together your own ambling robot using Arduino, servo motors and 3D printed parts.  If you'd like to put together your own Maker Kit and follow through the workshop materials, the resources to source your own parts are included below.  You'll need to download the Arduino IDE for this activity.  


    - Robotics Basics Presentation Powerpoint

    - Folder of Code
    Want to put together your own Maker Kit for this workshop? See the 'How to put together your own Robot Kit' guide. 

  • Kit #5 Soldering

    Soldering Kit Badge


    This learn to solder kit includes a Kraken themed circuit board, where you can practice soldering and create a light-up badge for your clothing or bag.  Soldering is a great skill to learn to repair, build and create hardware products and prototypes.  To complete this kit, you'll need a soldering iron, solder, safety glasses and a set of side cutters. 

    See the video below on assembly: 

    How to Solder


    Assembly Instructions


  • Getting started with Raspberry Pi at USQ

    Pi


    Learn how to set up your Raspberry Pi for eduroam.  

  • Kit #6 Home Automation


    Project Image



    This kit is designed to act as a plant monitor with a moisture sensor.  Using an ESP8266 Arduino board, this is a Wifi enabled Internet of Things project with a web interface and a flashing LED to let you know when it's time to water your plants.  

    - PowerPoint Presentation

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    - Folder of code