Programming & Electronics Level 1

• Introductory electronics
• Prototyping on a breadboard
• Introduction to C++ programming
• Variables, Loops and Conditions
• Basic graphics on an oLED display

Programming & Electronics Level 2

• Advanced timing methods
• Motor control/Robotics
• Using functions and code abstraction
• Build a laser trip wire circuit

Advanced Game Programming

• Create a multiplayer console game in C++
• Object oriented programming
• Animation
• Game design
• Collision detection

Upcoming After-school/Holiday Courses

2024 November - Programming & Electronics Level 1

Open for Year 6 students

Apply online here

Join Tristan, Sam and Jonathan for an exciting adventure into the wonderful world of programming and electronics. This is an entry level course, meaning no prior knowledge of programming or electronics is required, though is recommended for students with an interest maths.

Our previous courses have been run at Kaurilands and Titirangi Primary schools.

After the final session, we invite the families of the students to join us for certificate presentation and a BBQ dinner.

What you will Learn and Make

Learn the fundamental skills of programming in the industry standard C++ language, using the extremely popular Arduino microcontroller chip. By the end of the course, students will have completed projects that they can use in their own home such as an ultrasonic range finder with a dynamic OLED display.

Your Personal Electronics Kit

All students receive their own comprehensive electronics kit and programmable microcontroller. The kit includes dozens of sensors and components that can be used for a multitude of applications. This comes in a portable carry case which is theirs to keep. Laptops are provided for use in class and instructions will be provided for setup on a home computer.

We are only offering 6 places so please apply through our website as soon as possible.

Location

541c South Titirangi Rd

Dates

Sundays (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th), November 2024

Time

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, the final session (24th November) followed by certificate presentation and BBQ (parents and siblings welcome!)

Cost

$375 (snacks provided)

Course run by

Tristan O'Hanlon_{Lecturer at the University of Auckland in the Department of Physics}

Supported by

Jonathan Rogers_{Game Director - Grinding Gear Games Ltd}

Samuel Crookes_{Director - Warp Speed Computers Ltd}

Apply online here