[HBQRP] Micro Mini

[Sean Edwards]

Hey gang!

Dennis just reminded me of something.  There is a big interest in learning
Microcontrollers, specifically the Arduino.  There is also a big interest
in learning single board computers, specifically the Raspberry Pi.

I have several Arduino's and a Raspberry Pi v2.  I even built an Arduino on
a breadboard.  I would like to teach a couple of sessions on the Arduino,
and in keeping with the charter of our club, build it on a breadboard.  The
parts, including the breadboard are about $15.  If you already have an
Arduino board, that works too.

For those of you who do not know my history, I am a computer system
administrator.  I have worked in this field for over 25 years.  My Linux
experience goes back over 20 years, I have even build a commercial Linux
distribution from source code.  So after the Arduino sessions, I would like
to teach a couple of sessions on the Raspberry Pi.  You can order the Pi
online for around $35, plan to spend more for a power supply, a protective
shell, Micro SD card, and other extras.  A Raspberry Pi Zero goes for
around $5.  If you are travelling to Kansas City anytime soon, you can pick
up a Pi at Microcenter.  Sorry, but we can't build a Pi on a breadboard.

How about it!  Does that sound fun?
-= Sean Edwards =-
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