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<H2><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large; color: #000000;"><IMG TITLE="Workshops" ALT="miniMAKEathon Workshops Logo" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/193862948/workshopsbanner.png" HEIGHT="152" WIDTH="608"></SPAN></H2>
<H2><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large; color: #000000;">STEM / TECH Workshops at miniMAKEathon 2017</SPAN></H2>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">So, you are not ready for the 3-day miniMAKEathon, yet! Never tried coding, Never built any apps, & Never touched an Arduino board, or a Raspberry Pi? How about you try one or more of these quick introductory workshops & explore what you like the most? FInd out how hackers & makers become innvators! Each workshop is about an hour & 10 minute long & it steps you through areal worldmini project. Open to 7th grade & above. <BR></SPAN></P>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;"><STRONG>So What Workshops are Available to attend?<BR></STRONG></SPAN></H3>
<P><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large; color: #000000;"><STRONG>Raspberry Pi</STRONG><BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">It uses Raspberry PI hardare & Python language. Raspberry Pi is a small but powerful computer designed to help your child understand & explore the almost-magical world of computing. This workshop will have 2 sections. One introductory level where students will learn about RGB LEDs & how to control them using a Potentiometer. The other section is an Advance level where students will create a push button LED game. Open to 7th grade & above.</SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;"><IMG ALT="Example of our Arduino & Raspberry Pi Workshop" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/193862948/arduinoeb.jpg" HEIGHT="392" WIDTH="590"></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large; color: #000000;"><STRONG>Arduino</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">The Arduino is a microcontroller; a small computer that has a single function. Microcontrollers run everyday items like toaster ovens, electronic toys & MP3 players. An Arduino can be programmed to monitor sensors & watch for inputs like temperature, pressure, light, voltage or a button or switch. It can also be programmed to control switches, relays, motors & other outputs. Students will build a small home alarm system which consists of an Ultrasonic Sensor, buzzer, button & LEDs. The small home alarm system will detect nearby objects & respond according to their distance. if somethign gets too close, the alarm will sound & you need to push the button to reset the alarm. Open to 7th grade & above.<BR></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;"><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large;"><STRONG>Android App Development</STRONG></SPAN><BR></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">The Android workshop will let students create an application that will simulate a countdown for new year. Students will learn how to utilize Android Studio interface & experience xml based styling. The workshop will require students to bring a laptop. Either Mac or Windows PC is OK installed with Android Studio. Pre-requisite experience Students should have basic understanding of Java. Open to 7th grade & above.<BR></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large;">iOS App Development</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN STYLE="font-size: x-large;"></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">The iOS workshop will let students to make an application that allows them to take pictures & create a profile of a person. Students will learn how to utilize iOS interface designer, storyboards, layouts, constraints, how to perform segues, & take pictures & access the photo gallery. The workshop will require students to have a Mac, either a standard Macbook, Macbook air or Macbook pro with Xcode 8+ installed & with Swift 3.0. Students should have some basic understanding of how to program in a language such as Python, C/C++, Java or Swift. Open to 7th grade & above.<BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000; font-size: x-large;"><STRONG>Build & Play Robotics</STRONG></SPAN><BR></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">Build a QuickBot using LEGO Mindstorms components & compete in friendly SumoBot scrimmage. Open to 2nd grade & above. Walk-in Welcome. No pre-registration required.<BR></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;"><IMG ALT="Kids playing & Building fun Robots" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/193862948/roboticeb.jpg" HEIGHT="398" WIDTH="597"></SPAN></P>
<H4><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">Date:April 21 - 23, 2017</SPAN></H4>
<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">Workshop Agenda:</SPAN></P>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">April 21st, 2017 Friday, 10 am to 2 pm</SPAN>
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<LI>10.00-11.20: First miniMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>11.20-12.40: 2ndminiMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>12.40-2.00:LastminiMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">April 22nd, 2017 Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm</SPAN>
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<LI>10.30-11.50: First miniMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>11.50-1.10: 2ndminiMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>2.00-3.20: 3rd miniMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>3.20-4.40:LastminiMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
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<LI><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">April 23rd, 2017 Sunday,10 am to 2 pm</SPAN>
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<LI>10.30-11.50: First miniMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
<LI>11.50-1.10:LastminiMAKEathon Workshop</LI>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">For more info go to: <A TITLE="miniMAKEathon" HREF="http://minimakeathon.org/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noreferrer nofollow"><SPAN STYLE="color: #000000;">miniMAKEathon.org.</SPAN></A></SPAN><BR></P>
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