Glow Your Own: weekly coding workshops (3 of 6)
Workshop | Computing, Technology, Hobbies & Crafts
In this workshop series, you’ll learn how to use computer coding and sensors in a circuit to control LEDs and motors using Arduinos and Tinkercad, combining art and engineering. Six live sessions with all workshops later available on-demand at www.if-oxford.com.
All six 2021 Glow Your Own sessions
Watch now: 3 of 6 (26 October 2021)
Workshop 3 makes your circuit a portable device, controlling your LEDs with a button and adding a battery
Complete kit (Arduino + components)Run by IF Oxford and supported by STFC, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Science Oxford, Fusion Arts and Oxford City Council
Download the Glow Your Own Lesson 3 guide (PDF)
IF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing so you can choose to pay whatever you want, or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation of £5 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the Festival. IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 20% of your donation at no cost to you.
Donate and download Gift Aid declaration form
For the coding, you will need and computer with a USB port and:
- Tinkercad Software and Logins (Installation and Set up in Workshop 1)
- Arduino, USB connecting wire and Software (Installation and Set up in Workshop 1)
- Breadboard
- Jumper Wires
- Wrapping Wire approx. 90cm
- LEDs (Colours optional)
- Resistors
- Buttons
- 9v Battery and Snap Connector or USB rechargeable power pack
- LDR Photoresistor
- Servo Motor
Also, you will need:
- Pens/Pencils
- Paper
- Fairy Lights
- Arts & Crafts Materials of Your Choice – Tissue paper, Scissors, Glue, Ribbon, String, Cardboard, etc.
Links to components for you to buy on Amazon:
Please note, if you order through https://smile.amazon.co.uk you can set your charity as Oxfordshire Science Festival so IF Oxford may receive a donation with all of your future Amazon purchases at no cost to you.
Complete kit (Arduino + components)Lengthening wires
If buying these separately, you will need:
Arduino OnlyBasic Starter Kit (No Arduino)
Servo Motor
Lengthening wires
IF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing so you can choose to pay whatever you want, or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation of £5 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the Festival. IF Oxford is run by The Oxfordshire Science Festival (charity #1151361) and your donation may be eligible for Gift Aid, where a charity can claim back an extra 20% of your donation at no cost to you.
Donate and download Gift Aid declaration form
