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  1. alecthegeek revised this gist Nov 14, 2015. 1 changed file with 3 additions and 2 deletions.
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    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    1. Install the Git version control tool
    2. Install [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using
    @@ -36,7 +37,7 @@ installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`.
    If you get any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)
    and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder. For instance ` git clone https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git buzzconfnodebots`
    5. From a command line in the folder run `npm install` to get the dependencies
    6. Make sure you have `./node_modules/.bin/` on your $PATH variable so you can
    run executable scripts local to the project.
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    These are the things to do in the workshop (assume you've done the bits above).

    Make the onboard LED attached to pin 13 blink using the code below:
    Install firmata using interchange

    ```
    interchange install git+https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots -a uno -p <port> --firmata=usb
    ```

    Make the onboard LED attached to pin 13 blink using the code below save to a file
    called led.js in the root of your project folder.

    ```
    var five = require("johnny-five");
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    `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/drivers` (see [mBot readme for more](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots) )

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.

    ## Workshop notes

    These are the things to do in the workshop (assume you've done the bits above).

    Make the onboard LED attached to pin 13 blink using the code below:

    ```
    var five = require("johnny-five");
    var board = new five.Board();
    board.on("ready", function() {
    var led = five.Led({pin:13});
    led.blink(1000);
    });
    ```

    Use the examples in `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/examples` to learn more about
    the capabilities of your robot.

    More examples are available at http://johnny-five.io
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    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "johnny-five": "^0.9.10",
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "^1.0.0-alpha"
    }
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    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    "nodebots-interchange": "^1.0.0-alpha"
    }
    }
  5. @ajfisher ajfisher revised this gist Nov 10, 2015. 1 changed file with 28 additions and 28 deletions.
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    {
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.2.1",
    "private": true,
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
    },
    "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "git+ssh://git@gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git"
    },
    "keywords": [
    "buzzconf",
    "johnny-five",
    "arduino",
    "mbot"
    ],
    "author": "Andrew Fisher <ajfisher.td@gmail.com>",
    "license": "MIT",
    "bugs": {
    "url": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6"
    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    }
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.2.2",
    "private": true,
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
    },
    "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "git+ssh://git@gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git"
    },
    "keywords": [
    "buzzconf",
    "johnny-five",
    "arduino",
    "mbot"
    ],
    "author": "Andrew Fisher <ajfisher.td@gmail.com>",
    "license": "MIT",
    "bugs": {
    "url": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6"
    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    }
    }
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    You will need the following:

    * a ticket to the workshop as this includes the cost of an mBot within it.
    * a ticket to the workshop as this includes the cost of an mBot within it.
    You will be able to take this home with you after the session for more hacking.
    * A laptop with a recent desktop OS (Win, Mac, Linux all fine)
    * A sense of fun and desire to learn new things
    @@ -24,23 +24,23 @@ You will be able to take this home with you after the session for more hacking.

    Before you come to the workshop please ensure you've done the tasks below. On a good
    internet connection this process takes about 20 minutes. On poor conference wifi or 3G
    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using
    v4 then please ensure you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using
    v4 then please ensure you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7
    installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`.
    If you get any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`.
    If you get any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)
    and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder
    5. From a command line in the folder run `npm install` to get the dependencies
    6. Make sure you have `./node_modules/.bin/` on your $PATH variable so you can
    run executable scripts local to the project.
    7. Install the drivers (Win / Mac only) for the mBot from
    7. Install the drivers (Win / Mac only) for the mBot from
    `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/drivers` (see [mBot readme for more](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots) )

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    {
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.2.1",
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
    },
    "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "git+ssh://git@gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git"
    },
    "keywords": [
    "buzzconf",
    "johnny-five",
    "arduino",
    "mbot"
    ],
    "author": "Andrew Fisher <ajfisher.td@gmail.com>",
    "license": "MIT",
    "bugs": {
    "url": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6"
    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    }
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.2.1",
    "private": true,
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
    },
    "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "git+ssh://git@gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git"
    },
    "keywords": [
    "buzzconf",
    "johnny-five",
    "arduino",
    "mbot"
    ],
    "author": "Andrew Fisher <ajfisher.td@gmail.com>",
    "license": "MIT",
    "bugs": {
    "url": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6"
    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    }
    }
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    1. Install [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using v4 then please ensure
    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five) and we can get you sorted out.
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using
    v4 then please ensure you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7
    installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`.
    If you get any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)
    and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder
    5. From a command line in the folder run `npm install` to get the dependencies
    6. Install the drivers (Win / Mac only) for the mBot from `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/drivers` (see [mBot readme for more](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots) )
    6. Make sure you have `./node_modules/.bin/` on your $PATH variable so you can
    run executable scripts local to the project.
    7. Install the drivers (Win / Mac only) for the mBot from
    `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/drivers` (see [mBot readme for more](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots) )

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    {
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.2.0",
    "version": "0.2.1",
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
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    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five) and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder
    5. From a command line in the folder run `npm install` to get the dependencies
    6. Install the drivers (Win / Mac only) for the mBot from `node_modules/mbot_nodebots/drivers` (see [mBot readme for more](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots) )

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    {
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.1.0",
    "version": "0.2.0",
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
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    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five) and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder [git clone the mbot repo.](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git)
    4. Git clone this GIST into a new folder

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    {
    "name": "buzzconf-nodebots",
    "version": "0.1.0",
    "description": "Files needed for Buzzconf workshop",
    "main": "index.js",
    "scripts": {
    "test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1"
    },
    "repository": {
    "type": "git",
    "url": "git+ssh://git@gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6.git"
    },
    "keywords": [
    "buzzconf",
    "johnny-five",
    "arduino",
    "mbot"
    ],
    "author": "Andrew Fisher <ajfisher.td@gmail.com>",
    "license": "MIT",
    "bugs": {
    "url": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6"
    },
    "homepage": "https://gist.github.com/67af8f62774c20b6fed6",
    "dependencies": {
    "mbot_nodebots": "makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots",
    "nodebots-interchange": "ajfisher/nodebots-interchange"
    }
    }
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    The MIT License (MIT)

    Copyright (c) 2015 ajfisher

    Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
    of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
    in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
    to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
    copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
    furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

    The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
    copies or substantial portions of the Software.

    THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
    IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
    FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
    AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
    LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
    OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
    SOFTWARE.
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    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install (Arduino)[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software] for your OS. If you have it installed,
    1. Install [Arduino](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    (use 0.12.7 for the moment)[https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/]. If you are using v4 then please ensure
    [use 0.12.7 for the moment](https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/). If you are using v4 then please ensure
    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the (Johnny Five Gitter)[http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five] and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder (git clone the mbot repo.)[https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git]
    any errors, drop into the [Johnny Five Gitter](http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five) and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder [git clone the mbot repo.](https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git)

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    # BuzzConf NodeBots workshop

    During this workshop we will be using [http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/](mbots from Makeblock).
    During this workshop we will be using [mbots from Makeblock](http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/).
    These robots are quick to construct but can be used to do a variety of activites including:

    * Control remotely over bluetooth
    @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ internet connection this process takes about 20 minutes. On poor conference wifi
    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)[Arduino] for your OS. If you have it installed,
    1. Install (Arduino)[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software] for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    (https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/)[use 0.12.7 for the moment]. If you are using v4 then please ensure
    (use 0.12.7 for the moment)[https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/]. If you are using v4 then please ensure
    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the (http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)[Johnny Five Gitter] and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder (https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git)[git clone the mbot repo.]
    any errors, drop into the (Johnny Five Gitter)[http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five] and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder (git clone the mbot repo.)[https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git]

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    # BuzzConf NodeBots workshop

    During this workshop we will be using (http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/)[mbots from Makeblock].
    During this workshop we will be using [http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/](mbots from Makeblock).
    These robots are quick to construct but can be used to do a variety of activites including:

    * Control remotely over bluetooth
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    # BuzzConf NodeBots workshop

    During this workshop we will be using [http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/](mbots from Makeblock).
    During this workshop we will be using (http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/)[mbots from Makeblock].
    These robots are quick to construct but can be used to do a variety of activites including:

    * Control remotely over bluetooth
    @@ -27,13 +27,13 @@ internet connection this process takes about 20 minutes. On poor conference wifi
    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install [https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software](Arduino) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    1. Install (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)[Arduino] for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/](use 0.12.7 for the moment). If you are using v4 then please ensure
    (https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/)[use 0.12.7 for the moment]. If you are using v4 then please ensure
    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the [http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five](Johnny Five Gitter) and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder [https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git](git clone the mbot repo.)
    any errors, drop into the (http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five)[Johnny Five Gitter] and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder (https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git)[git clone the mbot repo.]

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    # BuzzConf NodeBost workshop
    # BuzzConf NodeBots workshop

    During this workshop we will be using [http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/](mbots from Makeblock).
    These robots are quick to construct but can be used to do a variety of activites including:
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    You will need the following:

    * To have bought a ticket to the workshop as this includes the cost of an mBot within it. You will be able to take this home with you
    * a ticket to the workshop as this includes the cost of an mBot within it.
    You will be able to take this home with you after the session for more hacking.
    * A laptop with a recent desktop OS (Win, Mac, Linux all fine)
    * A sense of fun and desire to learn new things
    * Some JavaScript knowledge

    ## Pre Workshop installation
    ## Pre Workshop installation

    Before you come to the workshop please ensure you've done the tasks below. On a good
    internet connection this process takes about 20 minutes. On poor conference wifi or 3G
    you may be looking at over an hour to do this on the day which means you'll get less
    value out of the session.

    1. Install [https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software](Arduino) for your OS. If you have it installed,
    please update it to a recent 1.6.x version.
    2. Install NodeJS. Note that there are problems with NodeJS 4.x - as such
    [https://nodejs.org/dist/v0.12.7/](use 0.12.7 for the moment). If you are using v4 then please ensure
    you have and know how to use `nvm` and have 0.12.7 installed for use.
    3. Test installation of `johnny-five`. You can do this using `npm install johnny-five`. If you get
    any errors, drop into the [http://gitter.im/rwaldron/johnny-five](Johnny Five Gitter) and we can get you sorted out.
    4. Make sure you have Git installed and in a new folder [https://github.com/Makeblock-official/mbot_nodebots.git](git clone the mbot repo.)

    Bookmark this page in order to get any latest updates required before the session.
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    # BuzzConf NodeBost workshop

    During this workshop we will be using [http://www.makeblock.cc/mbot/](mbots from Makeblock).
    These robots are quick to construct but can be used to do a variety of activites including:

    * Control remotely over bluetooth
    * Use distance sensors for obstacle detection
    * Play a tune via a speaker
    * Detect lines and follow them

    And all of this can be done using JavaScript via NodeJS and Johnny Five.

    ## Workshop requirements

    You will need the following:

    * To have bought a ticket to the workshop as this includes the cost of an mBot within it. You will be able to take this home with you

    ## Pre Workshop installation