</TheTechLab>WITH NICK

Learn to code, build and tinker.

An eight-lesson hands-on course for young people and young adults in Dewsbury and Huddersfield. Get to grips with Python, Arduino, web pages, networking and more, and make real things along the way.

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The 8 lessons

Every lesson is different, so there’s something new each week. No experience needed.

LESSON 1

Build a Wire Loop Game

Make a steady-hand game with a Raspberry Pi and Python that detects when the loop touches the wire.

LESSON 2

Pixel Art with Python & Unicorn HAT

Control an 8×8 RGB LED matrix and design your own pixel art to see how screens make pictures.

LESSON 3

Traffic Light Automation with Arduino

Program a microcontroller to run real LEDs in a traffic light sequence.

LESSON 4

Build a Webpage to Show Off Your Passion

Learn the building blocks of the web and make a single-page site about something you love.

LESSON 5

Hands-On Networking & Cables

Make your own network cables and find out how data moves between devices.

LESSON 6

Solder Your Own Flashing Badge

Learn how circuits work by soldering a kit, then test it, fix it and take it home.

LESSON 7

Practical Cyber Security & E-Safety

See how hackers target systems and how to protect your identity, networks and data.

LESSON 8

Escape the Lab

Team up and use everything you’ve learned to crack codes and solve puzzles.

Where

Sessions run at two locations.

Dewsbury Library

Dates and times to be confirmed.

Huddersfield

Venue, dates and times to be confirmed.

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