THINKLAB Raspberry Pi 3 Workshop 2016

THINKLAB Raspberry Pi 3 Workshop 2016

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Good News Thinkers! Another new way to Create, Invent and Innovate!

It’s really been a great year for Thinkers and Makers! New gadgets, gizmos and development platforms just keep coming. Thinklab will be having our first ever Raspberry Pi 3 Programming and Interfacing Workshop this August! There will be hands-on activities throughout the workshop, each participant gets to use and take-home your very own Raspberry Pi 3.

SPECIAL RATES!!!

Join our Two-Day hands on workshop and get a take-home Rpi3 for only Php5500!

Raspberry Pi 3 Programming and Applications Workshop

August 20, 2016 (Saturday) – Day 1: Introduction to Raspberry Pi and Basic Applications

August 27, 2016 (Saturday) – Day 2: Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi, IOT and other advanced applications

TIME: 10:00 AM to 5:00PM
 

 
 Contact us to know how to secure a slot now!
Venue: SPARKLAB INNOVATION CENTER, 118 Matahimik St., UP Diliman, Quezon City
Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
1 Lecturer and Assisting Facilitator/s (as needed)
REQUIREMENTS :

  •  Recommended background in Linux & Python Programming (preferred, but first-timers are welcome)
  •  1A micro USB cellphone/gadget charger , laptop

**Venue and date are final unless participants are notified otherwise. In case of changes, registered participants will be notified via SMS AND email. 

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LARGEST GENUINO DAY HELD IN MANILA

*Photos courtesy of Diego Ramos, Elaine Cedillo, and Angelo Javier.

Genuino Day 2016 Manila: Guidelines for Participants and FAQs

Guidelines for Participants

I. Entrance and Registration

IMPORTANT: Please note that participants are required to confirm your slot by getting eventbrite tickets on or before March 15.

On April 2, you are required to bring a proof of identification AND a copy of the eventbrite ticket. It can be a print out, or a digital copy on your phone/device. Make sure that the name on the ticket is the same as on your ID. For those who will avail the student rates, please bring your school ID and/or registration form. Ticket will also serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc.

  • Walk-ins may be allowed to enter but charged a Php700.00 walk-in fee, so make sure to register prior to the event to get the discounted rates.
  • Registration starts at 9:00 am, followed by a short welcome and briefing. Participants are requested to come on time. If you only want to attend specific talks/activities, you can do so.

II. Schedule of activities

Please refer to the official event website: thinklab.ph/genuinoday
The actual topics and/or activities may change without prior notice

III. During the event

  1. The goal of the event is to bring the Philippine Arduino community together to learn and share experience about Arduino while having a fun celebration of Arduino’s birthday. We would like this event to be interactive as possible so feel free to ask questions and/or share your knowledge, opinions and personal experience regarding the topic. Let us learn from each other! It does not matter if you are a newbie or a pro, there’s always something new to discover as well as ideas to contribute. 🙂
  2. Only selected projects will be given a slot for Project Showcase sessions. You are still welcome to bring your Arduino projects, just let us know beforehand. There will be a freetalk and open session to give a chance to those who also want to share their projects or learnings about Arduino.
  3. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards the community and their fellow participants during the event.
  4. Participants are responsible for the safety of their belongings & Arduino projects, the organizers will not be held liable for any loss or damage during the event.

IV. Please note the following are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:

  1. Unauthorized selling of any product or service inside the event venue. Only sponsors, official Arduino distributors, and sellers of Arduino compatible devices that have been authorized by the organizers are allowed to have a booth to sell Arduino related products/service. If you would like to be a sponsor please let us know.
  2. Networking activities that are not related to Arduino Day.
  3. Any activity that disrupts the flow of the program or cause inconvenience to the organizers/other participants. Any activity that cause damage to equipment, property, and/or project exhibits within the event premises.

 

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I know if I have a slot for Arduino Day Manila?
2. Is the event for free?
3. I already signed up on WordPress but I did not receive an invitation via email. Can I still attend?
4. I received an invitation from Thinklab but something came up and I’m not sure if I can attend / I can no longer attend. What should I do?
5. Are walk-ins allowed on Arduino Day?
6. Are there ID requirements to enter the event?
7. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
8. What can/can’t I bring to the event?
9. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
10. Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
11. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
12. The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

1. How do I know if I have a slot for Arduino Day Manila?
You should receive Eventbrite tickets for the event whether you are a free pass holder, all access pass holder, volunteer, or exhibitor .  Tickets are limited and will serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc. If ticket ran out and you don’t get one, you will need to pay the walk-in fee of Php700.
On April 2, you are required bring a proof of identification and a copy of the eventbrite ticket. It can be a print out, or a digital copy on your phone/device. Make sure that the name and email that appears on the ticket is the same as your ID. This will serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc. Please note that it is strictly one person per ticket.
2. Is the event for free?
The event is 100% free for those who signed up  for and have FREE PASSES tickets as well as to project exhibitors and volunteers. The Early bird fee for ALL-ACCESS PASS is Php 300 for Students and Php500 for Professionals. Students need to bring their School ID / registration form to avail of Student rates.
If you are not on the guestlist (no tickets and not registered) you are considered a walk-in participant, walk-in fee is Php700.
3. I already signed up on WordPress but I did not receive an invitation via email. Can I still attend?
Please follow up with secretariat@thinklab.com so we can send you invites. Or get your tickets directly at: EVENTBRITE If you have further clarifications regarding this, kindly contact us to confirm regarding attendance slots.
4. I received an invitation from Thinklab but something came up and I’m not sure if I can attend / I can no longer attend. What should I do?
Free passes are non-transferable. ALL-ACCESS pass can be transferred, but you are required to notify ThinkLab via email. Please send a message with Subject: Genuino Day Ticket Transfer Notification to secretariat@thinklab.ph
If you no longer want to attend, unclaimed tickets will be given to others. If you were able to get a ticket but you can’t make it, please still notify us asap so others can go instead.
5. Are walk-ins allowed on Arduino Day?
If there’s an available space inside the venue and you are willing to pay the Php700.00 walk-in fee, you are more than willing to join us, however, Genuino day shirts are not guaranteed.
6. Are there ID requirements to enter the event?
Yes, you are required to present an ID at the building lobby and for registration purposes. Students are required to bring their valid school ID and/orregistration form.
7. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
TBD
8. What can/can’t I bring to the event?
You are welcome to bring your Arduino projects, just let us know beforehand. There will be a freetalk and open session to give a chance to those who also want to share their projects or learnings about Arduino. For safety purposes, projects with fire hazards, and hazardous parts and materials are not allowed inside the premises.
Due to the limited space on the venue, projects that will be brought for live demo/showcase should be limited to the following dimensions:2x2ft. If your project exceeds that, we suggest that you show pictures/videos as demo instead.
Lunch will be provided but you can opt to bring your own food. Restaurants are also available in the building and nearby establishments.
9. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact us here
10. Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Free passes are non-transferable. ALL-ACCESS pass can be transferred, but you are required to notify ThinkLab via email. Please send a message with Subject: Genuino Day Ticket Transfer Notification to secretariat@thinklab.ph
Please ensure that the name on the ticket is the same as on your ID. This will also serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc.
11. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Please bring a proof of identification AND a copy of the eventbrite ticket or confirmation email. Ticket can be a print out, or a digital copy on your phone/device. Make sure that the name on the ticket is the same as on your ID. This will also serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc.
12. The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
Make sure that the name on the ticket is the same as on your ID. This will also serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc.

#Arduino Day 2016 Manila – Registration Form #GenuinoD16Manila

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Join us in an Arduino (Genuino) Day 2016 community event in Manila this April 2 as part of a worldwide celebration of Arduino and Genuino’s birthday! Everyone is invited: newbies, professionals, teachers, students, hobbyists, makers, etc. Feel free to join and participate!

Cool! How Can I be part of it?

If you want to contribute, you can sign up as a volunteer, project exhibitor, sponsor, etc. Or if you want to attend, please sign up below.

Free passes (SOLD OUT)
– inclusive of entrance to talks/events, access to view project showcase / exhibitor booths and lunch

All access pass – gives you entrance to whole day talks / events, access to view and try out cool Arduino projects showcased at the exhibitor booths, reserved seats to the afternoon parallel sessions (workshops/ seminars), Genuino Day shirt and lunch. Plus get a chance to get freebies and loot bags from our sponsors!

EARLY BIRD RATES:

  • PHP 300 for students
  • PHP 500 for professionals

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

  1. Paypal payment accepted via our Eventbrite page!
  2. Bank Deposit (any BPI Branch) – please sign up below to get bank details
  3. Drop by our office at UP Diliman

Please confirm your tickets on or before March 15, 2016. It will serve as your proof of registration, entrance ticket and food stub.

 

On April 2, please bring a proof of identification AND a copy of the Eventbrite ticket (will be sent via email). It can be a print out, or a digital copy on your phone/device. Make sure that the name on the ticket is the same as on your ID. For students, please bring your school ID / registration form. Ticket will also serve as a stub for snacks, raffle, etc.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED (as of 12MN of 3/31/16).

We have been approved as a community organized event and is listed on the official Arduino Day event map!

Click on the picture to view the official Arduino Day event page. Please zoom in for the Manila event pin to appear

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For details regarding the venue, program, etc. please visit the official Arduino Day 2015 Manila page.

More info about the global Arduino Day 2015 celebration at https://day.arduino.cc

Contact us for more info.

#Arduino Day Manila – Call for Volunteers, Contributors and Sponsors #ArduinoD16 #GenuinoD16Manila

#Arduino Day Manila – Call for Volunteers, Contributors and Sponsors #ArduinoD16 #GenuinoD16Manila

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Be part of the Arduino (Genuino) Day 2016 community event in Manila! Calling all user groups, makers, students, organizations, associations, teachers, pros, and newbies!. Thinklab is hosting Genuino Day 2016 Manila again this year and we need you to make this the grandest Arduino birthday party to date!

Cool! How can I be part of it?

  • Project Exhibitor – Bring your awesome Arduino projects for demo / show and tell. You will be required to submit a project description and photo/video demonstration of your project for screening.
  • Sponsor – any sponsorship in cash or in kind is accepted. Provide give-aways or prizes for games and raffles,  publicity materials, etc. Open to start-ups and entrepreneurs who want to feature their Arduino related products and services, you can have a booth or provide a talk/workshop during the event.
  • Volunteer – Open to organizations and individuals. Be part of the registration team, ushers, event photographers, etc. You will be required to attend a pre-event briefing to qualify. Tentative date: March 19, 2016
  • Org partners – School organizations can be official org partners. Get free seats for your members and you can also help us get event sponsors.
  • Others – do you wan’t to contribute to the event in any other way? Just let us know, we are open to your suggestions!

You’ll also get a certificate of appreciation and cool freebies from our partners and sponsors, so what are you waiting for? Sign up now and be part of this awesome event!. You know you want to!

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED (as of 12MN of 3/31/16).

Selected volunteers, project exhibitors and sponsors will receive an email confirmation from Thinklab, please give us a few days to review submissions before we can get back to you, thank you for your understanding. Contact us for more info.

More info on the global event at day.arduino.cc

 

THINKLAB Raspberry Pi 2 Workshop 2016

THINKLAB Raspberry Pi 2 Workshop 2016

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Good News Thinkers! Another new way to Create, Invent and Innovate!

Have you heard about the Raspberry Pi 2? Thinklab will have another Raspberry Pi 2 Programming and Interfacing Workshop this 2016! There will be hands-on activities throughout the workshop, each participant gets to use and take-home your very own Raspberry Pi 2.

Early Bird PROMO!!!

Reserve a slot this February 2016 and get  up to Php 1500 off! Or Register to both Rpi and Gizduino workshop for only Php11,000!

Raspberry Pi 2 Programming and Applications Workshop

March 5 , 2016 (Saturday) – Day 1: Introduction to Raspberry Pi and Basic Applications

March 12, 2016 (Saturday) – Day 2: Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi VIA SERIAL UART

March 19 , 2016 (Saturday) – Day 3: Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi VIA THE INTERNET / INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT)

TIME: 10:00 AM to 5:00PM
PROMO Rate:  All three sessions  for only 6,000 each for groups of 3 or more (Inclusive of take- home Raspberry Pi 2) 

Fees (Regular) Workshop only *with Raspberry Pi 2
Per session fee (1 day) Php 3,000 Php 4,000
Student Price (for undergrad only, 1 day) Php 2,500 Php 3,500
All three sessions Php 6,500 Php 7,500
Student Price (3 sessions) Php 5,500 Php 6,500
 
 Contact us to know how to secure slots for the workshop and avail of our special promo.
Tentative venue: UP Diliman, Quezon City
Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
1 Lecturer and Assisting Facilitator/s (as needed)
REQUIREMENTS :

  •  Recommended background in Linux & Python Programming (preferred, but first-timers are welcome)
  •  For those who are not attending Day 1, a background in basic Raspberry Pi Programming is required.
  •  1A micro USB cellphone/gadget charger , laptop

**Venue and date are final unless participants are notified otherwise. In case of changes, registered participants will be notified via SMS AND email. 

Want to know more? Check these out:

RASPBERRY PI 2

*Raspberry Pi logo and trademark owned by Raspberry Pi Foundation

Thinklab Robotics Competition 2015 Survey

Something awesome is brewing at Thinklab! Please answer the survey below to help us come up with the best robotics competition for everyone. Everyone interested can answer and submit the form below. In case you are not familiar about the Tagisang Robotics competition, here is a short background:

The Tagisang Robotics: Design, Build and Play (TRC) is a varsity type robotics competition for private and public high students developed by the  Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI). Thinklab is pround to be the official training partner for the competition since it started in 2011 until 2014. You can read more about TRC here.

Thinklab Gizduino EX Workshop May 16, 23 and 30, 2015

Thinklab Gizduino EX Workshop May 16, 23 and 30, 2015

 UPDATE: PROMO EXTENDED!!! 

Avail of our 2+1 PROMO — Reserve and attend as a pair, bring a friend for free!

New Schedule Summary:
May 16, 23 and 30, 2015 (Saturdays) Gizduino EX – Arduino Microcontroller Programming and Applications Workshop (Three-Day Comprehensive Workshop)

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Our Gizduino EX workshops are back this summer, join us for another AWESOME Learning Experience at THINKLAB. Avail of our 2+1 PROMO — Reserve and attend as a pair, bring a friend for free! That is 3 slots for the price of 2.

Learn how to program your very own GIZDUINO Microcontroller (Arduino-based) and use it together with different components to create your very own ARDUINO project!

Here at ThinkLab we always emphasize having FUN while LEARNING! So, come and join us in this 3-day Weekend Workshops and have some FUN FUN FUN while you LEARN LEARN LEARN!

Pre-register here:

For more info contact us at our numbers >> https://thinklabph.wordpress.com/contact-us/

** Gizduino Blink Challenge for Participants (Application: Running Lights, Traffic Lights, LED Indicators)

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Do you need someone who has expertise to help you with your project?

Worry no more! Visit us at THINKCAFE now!

FREE CONSULTATION (on your first visit) **

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Title: Gizduino EX – Arduino Microcontroller Programming and Applications Workshop (Three-Day Comprehensive Workshop)

 
Date: May 16, 23 and 30, 2015  (Saturdays)
Time: 10:00AM to 5:00PM, Registration starts at 9:45am
 PROMOS  Reserve on or before April 30, 2015 and get Php 500 Early Bird discount!*2+1 PROMO! — Reserve and attend as a pair, bring a friend for free! That is 3 slots for the price of 2.
Venue: Taft Avenue, Manila (exact venue to be announced)
Description: A hands-on workshop on microcontroller programming, its fundamental routines, and popular microcontroller applications
Format: Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
Equipment: Participants are advised to bring their own laptops to be able to perform the hands-on activities. In case you are not able to do so, please advise us at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Materials will be provided by ThinkLab.
Personnel: 1 Lecturer and 1 Assisting Facilitator
Platform: Arduino Microcontroller
Language: C Programming Language
 SCHEDULE:
9:45AM to 10:00AM Registration
10:00AM to 12:00NN Part 1 of the lecture, discussion and hands-on activities
12:00NN to 1:00PM Break
1:00PM to 4:00PM Part 2 of the lecture discussion and hands-on activities
4:00PM to 5:00PM Open Forum / Consultation / additional activities
Topics Covered:
•     Introduction to the Arduino Microcontroller platform•     The Gizduino Microcontroller•     Interfacing Fundamentals•     Arduino C language•     Serial Communication•     Digital Input/Output•     Advanced Digital Input/Output•     Interfacing with LCD Display•     Analog Input/Output•     Analog to Digital Conversion (Analog Input)•     Digital to Analog Conversion (Analog Output)•     Interfacing with Motors

•     Using Wireless Communication devices

•     Using the Bluetooth Shield

•     Demonstration of Arduino Based Projects of ThinkLab

FREEBIES AND GIVEAWAYS :•           GIZDUINO Microcontroller and USB Cable•           CERTIFICATE of course completion•           SOFT COPY of lecture slides, software and sample codes used in the exercises
Payment Details:
1. Down payment will be required upon reservation. The remaining balance will be paid on the workshop date.

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email: secretariat@thinklab.ph

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*only one promo can be availed per participant

Thinker Summer Kid’s Camp 2015

Thinker Summer Kid’s Camp 2015

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Looking for ways to spend your summer vacation? How about building your very own robot? Or learning about electricity and circuits while making a solar powered car? Sound’s cool huh!

PROMO! If you reserve and attend as a pair (2 slots), tag along a friend FOR FREE! YES! Three slots for the price of two!

(NEW SCHEDULE) We offer:

  • Electronics for kids ages 9-14 (3 days)
    • May 11-13, 2015, 9am-12nn
  • Basic Robotics for 14 yrs old and above (5 days) 
    • May 11-15, 2015, 9am-12nn
  • Basic and advanced Robotics for 14 yrs old and above (10 days)
    • May 11-22, 2015, 9-12nn

Register here:

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Thinker Summer Camp 2015 – Basic Electronics for kids
DESCRIPTION: A 3-day electronics workshop for grade school students – hands-on learning as we introduce kids to the basics concepts while building their own electronic gadgets! (for ages 9 – 14)
SCHEDULE: May 11-13, 2015
TIME : 9:00AM – 12NN
VENUE : Raya School Manila
FORMAT : Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
Thinker Summer Camp 2015 – RoboFun with ThinkLab (Basic)
DESCRIPTION: A 5-day robotics workshop for high school students – hands-on building, interfacing, and programming of your very own intelligent mobile robot! (for 14 yrs. old and above)
SCHEDULE: May 11-15, 2015
TIME : 9:00AM – 12NN
VENUE : Raya School Manila
FORMAT : Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
Thinker Summer Camp 2015 – RoboFun with ThinkLab (Basic and Advanced)
DESCRIPTION: A 10-day robotics workshop for high school students – hands-on building, interfacing, and programming of your very own intelligent mobile robot! (for 14 yrs. old and above)
SCHEDULE: May 11-22, 2015
TIME : 9:00am – 12:00nn
VENUE : Raya School Manila
FORMAT : Lecture discussion and hands-on exercises
PERSONNEL : 1 Lecturer and Assisting Facilitator/s (as needed)

#Arduino Day Manila – Call for Volunteers

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You know what’s better than being a participant at the Arduino Day Manila event? Why of course being part of our awesome organizing team as a volunteer! You’ll get a certificate of appreciation and cool freebies from our partners and sponsors, so what are you waiting for? Sign up now and be part of the Thinker VolCorps. You know you want to!

NOTE: Only open for registered participants of Arduino Day Manila, except for the event photographer volunteer

Selected volunteers will receive an email confirmation from Thinklab. Contact us for more info