Electronics for Artists 101: Oct. 13th & 20th from 7pm-10pm

Electronics for Artists 101: Have you ever wanted to learned some basic electronics to add to your art? Do you want blinky things? Monster switches? Retro red digital numbers? This is the first of a series of classes designed to teach the basics of electronics to those interested mostly in the practical with just a little bit of the theoretical. EA101 will introduce students to basic electronic components, how to design and prototype simple circuits, and where to go from there. Specifically, this class will teach students how to work with LEDs, 555 timer chips, seven segment displays, counters, digital logic, and simple switches. We'll discuss the basics of binary, decimal and binary coded decimals (BCD). We'll actually build circuits on breadboards. Included in the material costs are all the components that students will use in the class, so they will be able to continue their work at home. Everything we do in the class you'll be able to take with you. All necessary tools will be provided. However, students are encouraged to bring dikes, wire strippers, or laptops if they have them.