Workshop: Build your own Arduino-based Snake Game! Seniors, Adults + Kids.
Event Information
About this Event
1.5 hours | $65 per ticket
COVID Awareness note (a workshop team member who has had symptoms in last 14 days will not run the workshop. Jaycar Maker Hub will adhere to relevant restrictions (max. workshop attendees etc.)).
Workshop Description
Join us for a 1.5 hour (90-minute) hands-on workshop for absolute beginners of any age. Enthusiasts will get a kick out of this one too!
We’ll guide you step by step in building your very own version of the classic phone game. Then you’ll get to try out your game skills to see if you can win against Snake!
It is a great introduction into the world of Arduino for beginners, or a fun project for those already experienced making microcontroller projects.
The price includes the workshop session and a workshop bag filled with everything you need to build the project. You’ll get to take home your project at the end!
You Will Learn
• To prepare your workbench for the project
• About the materials you’ll be using and their purpose
• What Arduino is and how it is used
• Circuitry and wiring
• Troubleshooting methods
You will Get
• Your own workshop bag packed with all the materials you need for the project. Most materials can be re-used for other projects!
• 1.5 hours (90 minutes) of information and guidance from a dedicated workshop team member
• A printed guide book to take home with further reading
• Hands-on fun, no devices needed!
• Your completed project to take home
What to Bring
• Your interest to learn and join in the fun
• Kids under the age of 16 years require an adult over 18 years to remain with them throughout the workshop. The supervising adult doesn’t require a ticket but we welcome all ages to join in so why not grab a ticket too!
What to Wear
• Comfortable clothing
Appropriate for
• Ages 8 years and up
COVID Guidelines/procedures
• We are restricting tickets to each workshop to allow for social distancing and will supply hand sanitiser to use on arrival and departure.
• Please do not attend the workshop if: you feel unwell, have symptoms of COVID 19, have been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID 19, or have returned from overseas travel within the past 14 days.
