Workshop

This page is for publishing and sharing resources on how best to run an mbed based workshop. Use the resources, add your own!

mbed Hello World

mbed Hello World v2.0 Powerpoint

mbed Hello World v2.0 PDF

This set of notes is for running a 1 hour "lunch and learn" style workshop. It is a 30 minute introduction into mbed, explaining how and why it case to exist, followed by a series of demostrations which also work well as workshop follow-alongs. The sections of the slides are :

Introduction to mbed
Lab 1: mbed registration and Hello World demo
Lab 2: Other IO
Lab 3: Interfacing with sensors
Lab 4: Output devices, a TextLCD
Lab 5: Rapid prototyping, Build a datalogger

Download the slides from:

mbed Hello World v2.0

Organisers Resources

Apart from the slide set, there are many things you need to make sure you have under control. Here are some resources to help with this.

Host Checklist - Keep the "ah, I didn't think of that" to a minimum

IT Setup Guide - Make sure that the IT setup at the host venue is suitable, well in advance!

mbed Q&A - If you;re running an event, you'll get a lot of questions. This document covers the intent, philosophy, implementation, limitations and more regarding mbed. Have a read and you'll be prepared.