Makers Central

9 May 2018

This weekend I popped up the Birmingham to see the Makers Central exhibition. So that people could recognise me, I made myself a flashing EL Wire badge.

It was mostly focused on YouTubers and a lot of Woodworking but there were some gems for the electronics enthusiasts such as the Raspberry Pi, Pimironi, some Robotics stands and some of the UK's Hackspaces in attendance.

It was good to see XRobots who's been making 3D Printed robots and skateboards.

And I also spotted PricklySauce who'd made this video backpack in one day after being inspired by Adam Savage.

More details on the show and badge on my blog

https://workshopshed.com/2018/05/makers-central/

https://workshopshed.com/2018/04/badge-for-maker-central/

Top Comments

Workshopshed over 6 years ago in reply to james.battie

Hi James. You might want to post your question in the Arduino section. Don't forget to include schematics etc.
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james.battie over 6 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

Good Morning Mr. Clark,

I hope that this is not a bother but I could use some help. I'm trying to use an Arduino Uno with a 6x5 keypad. The keypad also has modifiers (shift key, backspace....etc). I have built a circuit that use voltages per keypress talking to pin an analog pin (A0). This circuit allows use for only one pin on the Arduino. I have all 30 keys working outputting the letters but I cannot activate the key modifiers. This is a problem because I cannot shift from letters to numbers, backspace, enter....etc. Can you help in any way. Thank you.

PS. I also need to latch the letters and numbers.

James
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Workshopshed over 6 years ago in reply to genebren

Yes. a most enjoyable exhibition
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jw0752 over 6 years ago

Hi Andy,
Thanks for taking us along.
John
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DAB over 6 years ago

Looks like a great event.

I am looking forward to the Third Annual Dayton Maker Fair in August.

DAB
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