August 2017 – Victoria PiMakers And Others

Saturday, 9:30 AM
Q-College
Suite 303 – 771 Vernon Ave, Victoria, BC (map)

The Internet of things now can control things wirelessly. Control of things using inexpensive radio frequency switches (operating on 433 Mhz) and an ESP8266 micro controller.
wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESP8266

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Learning Sessions 2019

Intro to Pi & Others consists of four sessions, each building on the previous one. The basics of hardware and software for the Raspberry Pi will be explored. We want to help you get up and running and making with your Pi or Other (embedded device). Sessions are 90 minutes in length, where you will learn the essentials and are free to ask questions. Please bring in your Pi, power supply and an hdmi cable. All other equipment will be provided, such as LEDs, resistors, breadboards, cables, etc..

Our 2019 spring session dates are:
March 12, March 26, May 7 and May 21.
at Q College in Victoria, BC.
Contact intro at vicpimakers dot ca
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Month: August 2017

Sep 9, 2017 – ESP8266 and 433 Mhz