A [nodeschool][1] workshop to learn how smart (iot) things work.

General Prerequisites

* A working knowledge of JavaScript.
* No knowledge of hardware/Arduino is assumed.
* A Unix based environment - Mac OSX or a Linux flavour.

$3

``shell

`Install`


npm install -g smart-pinhole-workshop
Run

smart-pinhole-workshop


Overview
The mission is to create a smart [__Pinhole Camera__][4] while covering __core Internet of Things__ principles.
And, you dont need an Arduino or a Pinhole Camera to get going. We simulate as much as possible. Generally, the challenges will take up 1 to 2 hours.
Also, once you have the Arduino and camera just setup the hardware on the side. This is enough to showcase what a smart camera can do.
Do let us know if you're having any problems. We really want to make this a pleasant learning experience.
Coming soon is our first all in one DIY smart product kit. Stay in touch to find out when its ready.
$3
Our objective is to detect the level of brighness in a space. Then use some basic calculations to tell a photographer how long the camera film should be exposed for.
$3
!Camera, arduino and lightmeter setup
$3
We will sense brightness using Johnny Five and a cheap light sensor on the Arduino. Then publish that data over the internet and create a real time UI to showcase the optimal film exposure time for a photo.
!Sensors, messaging, user interface 
The workshop will pose a challenge, and test your solution.
You can use your favourite text editor to create a solution.

Each of your solutions can be run directly as a node program like this:

![Running the workshop](https://asciinema.org/a/7j43i5cvd3upi90aagharrfcz?autoplay=1&speed=1.5)

Again, to start fast _NO_ Arduino OR Pinhole Camera is needed for this workshop.

Sample data is pushed through the solution to simulate the experience.

But wire up an [Arduino UNO][2], connect the USB and you can see your solution run for real.

For the Pinhole Camera, [either make your own][3] or [get one from here][4].

`Exhaustive bill of materials`

Here's the list of all the materials to run your solution 100% end to end.

- LED - http://node-ardx.org/electronics-primer#led [[buy][5]] - Photoresistor - http://node-ardx.org/electronics-primer#photoresistor [[buy][6]] - Resistor - http://node-ardx.org/electronics-primer#resistor [[buy][7]] - Breadboard - http://node-ardx.org/electronics-primer#breadboard [[buy][8]] - 3 Jump wires - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_wire [[buy][9]] - [Arduino UNO][2] [[buy][10]] - Pinhole Camera - [make one][3] / [[buy one][4]]

`Pre-requisites for the Arduino`

`$3`

- Connect the Arduino UNO to your PC using the USB Cable - Open the Arduino IDE, select: File > Examples > Firmata > StandardFirmata - Click the "Upload" button. - The text "Done Uploading" will appear once the upload is complete.

`$3`

* Select : Tools > Board and ensure that "Arduino UNO" is selected. * Select : Tools > Serial Port and select another serial port. On a Mac the correct port may look like "/dev/tty.usbmodem:1411" or "/dev/cu.usbmodem:1411". * Check the USB Cable is connected - consider also trying a different cable. * You can also try pressing the Reset Button on the UNO.

They try the upload process one more time.

`Feedback`

Again, we love feedback! Let us know what you thought, good or bad.

`Code style`

To move towards a consistent style for nodeschool projects we use the .jshintrc as defined in learnyounode: https://github.com/rvagg/learnyounode/blob/master/.jshintrc

Your favourite jshint runner will work. And, a gulpfile is provided.

`shell npm install -g gulp gulp``

Our thanks

Thanks to the brilliant work of @olizilla, @alanshaw & @achingbrain on tableflip/nodebot-workshop.

Your workshopper gave us the perfect foundation to build on!

[1]: http://nodeschool.io/
[2]: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno
[3]: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/
[4]: http://thepopuppinholecompany.com/viddy
[5]: https://www.adafruit.com/products/299
[6]: https://www.adafruit.com/products/161
[7]: http://www.amazon.com/E-Projects-10k-Resistors-Watt-Pieces/dp/B00BWYS9BA
[8]: https://www.adafruit.com/products/64
[9]: http://www.amazon.com/Breadboard-Jumper-Wire-75pcs-pack/dp/B0040DEI9M
[10]: https://www.adafruit.com/products/50

A [nodeschool][1] workshop to learn how smart (iot) things work.

General Prerequisites

* A working knowledge of JavaScript.
* No knowledge of hardware/Arduino is assumed.
* A Unix based environment - Mac OSX or a Linux flavour.

$3

``shell

`Install`


npm install -g smart-pinhole-workshop
Run

smart-pinhole-workshop


Overview
The mission is to create a smart [__Pinhole Camera__][4] while covering __core Internet of Things__ principles.
And, you dont need an Arduino or a Pinhole Camera to get going. We simulate as much as possible. Generally, the challenges will take up 1 to 2 hours.
Also, once you have the Arduino and camera just setup the hardware on the side. This is enough to showcase what a smart camera can do.
Do let us know if you're having any problems. We really want to make this a pleasant learning experience.
Coming soon is our first all in one DIY smart product kit. Stay in touch to find out when its ready.
$3
Our objective is to detect the level of brighness in a space. Then use some basic calculations to tell a photographer how long the camera film should be exposed for.
$3
!Camera, arduino and lightmeter setup
$3
We will sense brightness using Johnny Five and a cheap light sensor on the Arduino. Then publish that data over the internet and create a real time UI to showcase the optimal film exposure time for a photo.
!Sensors, messaging, user interface 
The workshop will pose a challenge, and test your solution.
You can use your favourite text editor to create a solution.

Each of your solutions can be run directly as a node program like this:

![Running the workshop](https://asciinema.org/a/7j43i5cvd3upi90aagharrfcz?autoplay=1&speed=1.5)

Again, to start fast _NO_ Arduino OR Pinhole Camera is needed for this workshop.

Sample data is pushed through the solution to simulate the experience.

But wire up an [Arduino UNO][2], connect the USB and you can see your solution run for real.

For the Pinhole Camera, [either make your own][3] or [get one from here][4].

`Exhaustive bill of materials`

Here's the list of all the materials to run your solution 100% end to end.

`Pre-requisites for the Arduino`

`$3`

They try the upload process one more time.

`Feedback`

Again, we love feedback! Let us know what you thought, good or bad.

`Code style`

To move towards a consistent style for nodeschool projects we use the .jshintrc as defined in learnyounode: https://github.com/rvagg/learnyounode/blob/master/.jshintrc

Your favourite jshint runner will work. And, a gulpfile is provided.

`shell npm install -g gulp gulp``

Our thanks

Thanks to the brilliant work of @olizilla, @alanshaw & @achingbrain on tableflip/nodebot-workshop.

Your workshopper gave us the perfect foundation to build on!