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HOST:Two Sigmaisa technology company that applies a rigorous, scientific method-based approach to investment management. Since its founding in 2001, Two Sigma's vision has been to develop technological innovations that intelligently analyze the world's data to consistently deliver value for their clients.

Instructor:

Dr. Kate Sicchio

Prerequisites:

1. Laptop required - any OS should be fine

2. Download required software:

-Windows Driver (if you have a Windows PC)

https://learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-with-flora/windows-setup

-Download Arduino IDE for your OS

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

-Adafruit Neo_Pixel Library (zip file)*

https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_NeoPixel

*Wait to install it at the event

Slides can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2a9u5gM9AnC2-oPNAhgLsluyO0kCzEihbkbLEUFh7A/edit?usp=sharing

Workshop Goal:Introduction to Arduino IDE

Tentative Agenda:

-Examples

-Set up hardware

-Overview Arduino IDE

-'Hello World' - Neo pixel strandtest

-Further coding