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

This set of notes was for running a 2 hour "lunch and learn" style workshop. It is a 30 minute introduction into mbed, explaining how and why it case to exist, followed by two demonstrations which also work well as a follow-alongs. they are :

• Unpack and register. Get the user up and running
• Data logging using USB serial, LocalFileSystem, then USB Flash disk, hardware permitting

Download the slides from:

• mbed Hello World

mbed Hello World - Extended Labs¶

mbed Hello World - Extended Lab

This set of notes was for running a longer version of the 2 hour "lunch and learn" style workshop. It is a 30 minute introduction into mbed, explaining how and why it case to exist, followed by four demonstrations which also work well as a follow-alongs. they are :

• Unpack and register. Get the user up and running
• Data logging using USB serial, LocalFileSystem, then USB Flash disk, hardware permitting
• Hooking up a TMP102 temperature sensor
• Hooking up a Text LCD, to make a digital Thermometer

Download the slides from:

• mbed Hello World - Extended Lab

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
• 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.