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SUMMARY:Circuit Building 101: Create a Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to build and test a voltage-co
 ntrolled oscillator (VCO) circuit using a breadboard—no soldering re
 quired! This beginner-friendly electronics workshop is perfect for any
 one curious about circuitry but unsure where to start. Along the way, 
 you’ll gain a solid foundation in electronics terminology, tools, an
 d safety practices. Each participant will receive a kit with all the c
 omponents needed for the class, plus a few extras to encourage future 
 experimentation at home.\nWhat to Expect You’ll start with an introd
 uction to breadboarding and basic electronic components, then move int
 o building your own VCO circuit from scratch. We’ll walk through how
  to read datasheets, test circuits with LEDs, and safely use a multime
 ter and oscilloscope. The instructor will guide you step-by-step, and 
 there will be time for hands-on experimentation, questions, and troubl
 eshooting.\nSkills You’ll Acquire\nHow to use a breadboard for circu
 it prototyping\nReading integrated circuit datasheets\nIdentifying res
 istors, capacitors, and other components\nUsing a multimeter to test v
 oltage, resistance, and continuity\nUsing an oscilloscope to visualize
  signal output\nTesting circuits with LEDs\nPracticing electronics saf
 ety\nTroubleshooting and experimenting with simple analog circuits\nWh
 at’s Provided A complete electronics kit (yours to keep)\nBreadboard
 , ICs, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and more\nAccess to shared multime
 ters and oscilloscopes\nInstructional materials and guided practice ti
 me\nWho Should Attend This class is ideal for beginners with no prior 
 electronics experience who want a fun, approachable way to dive into c
 ircuits and hardware tinkering. Great for curious minds, DIYers, and f
 uture synth builders!\nPrerequisites/Safety Information\nNo prior expe
 rience necessary. This is a no-solder, low-voltage class focused on sa
 fe handling of beginner electronics equipment. All tools and materials
  will be provided.\nInstructor: Andrei Jay\nWorkshop Ticket Fee:\nStan
 dard Public Ticket: $63.00 MakeHaven Members: $54.00\nYou must click b
 elow and REGISTER to attend at:\nhttps://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/eve
 nt/info?id=469&reset=1&reset=1\nScroll to the bottom of the page and c
 omplete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You 
 will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makeha
 ven.org\n\nFor more information visit https://chathamsquare.ning.com/e
 vents/circuit-building-101-create-a-voltage-controlled-oscillator
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
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CATEGORIES:"classes/workshops"
LOCATION:MakeHaven
WEBSITE:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=469&reset=
 1&reset=1
URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=469&reset=1&am
 p;reset=1
CONTACT:
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Brown":https://chathamsquare.ning.com/profile/Bre
 ndaBrown
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