Hardware Development Workshop for Beginners
Date: September 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Would you like to create a one-of-a-kind game controller by repurposing old keyboards? Join our workshop and not only will you have the opportunity to build your own DIY controller kit, but you will also learn about 3D printing, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), and hardware prototype development. This is a great chance to expand your knowledge and skills in hardware development while having fun building your own unique controller.
Date: September 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Class size: 20 (first-come-first-served)
Eligibility: Priority to Innovation Wing members. All HKU staff and students are welcome to join.
No prior knowledge is required.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
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Introduction |
A brief demonstration of the fully assembled controller Introduction to SIG - Matchbox |
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Explanation |
Explanation of keyboard functionality Explanation of the Matchbox operation |
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Assembly |
Putting together the bottom case and printed circuit boards (PCBs)
Building the breadboard and switches Connecting and organizing the controller's wiring Assembling the top case |
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Playtesting |
Playtesting of the assembled controllers |
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Workshop Recap |
A summary of the workshop
Comments, feedbacks and learning experience sharing by participants regarding the of the workshop |
|
Q&A Session |
Question and answer session |
|
Wrap-up |
Clean-up and housekeeping |
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