Foothills Community Workshop to offer Arduinos Applications for Model Railroads class

GRANITE FALLS, NC (March 15, 2017)…Foothills Community Workshop which is located in Granite Falls will offering a Arduinos Applications for Model Railroads class on March 18, 2017.

Instructor: Gene Chase

Foothills Community Workshop, Granite Falls, NC

March 18, 2017, 1pm to 3pm in the FCW classroom

Introduction to Microcontrollers for Railroads

The Arduino Uno – Microcontroller Bread Board: An open–source platform used for building electronic projects of all kinds.

Programming the Arduino for Model Railroad Applications

1. At Grade Crossing Flashing Warning Lights, a simple Arduino Uno project for Model Railroaders.

2. At Grade Crossing Flashing Warning Lights, Safety Gates and Bell with approaching train detection.

Optional Program
There is a possibility that we could provide laptops and Arduino kits for each attendee so there could some hands-on programming for more of the class time. (Dependent on class size, maximum of 14-Attendees)

This class is free and open to the public.

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Foothills Community Workshop

http://foothillscommunityworkshop.org

https://www.facebook.com/Foothills-Community-Workshop-211268948936270/

About
Foothills Community Workshop (FCW) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed of people who enjoy making things.

Company Overview
FCW has the people, equipment, tools and resources to help you with projects involving computers, technology, woodworking, metal working, digital or electronic art, robotics, RC vehicles and other areas. We meet, socialize, collaborate and build.

General Information
General meetings are Saturdays@3PM and Tuesdays@7PM
Full members have 24/7 access.
Visitors are welcome.