Core Workshop

The HackerBox Core Workshop is designed to provide a foundation for engaging in advanced electronics projects such as the monthly HackerBox subscription boxes. The workshop features hands-on experiments with four different microcontroller platforms: the RP2040, ESP32, ATmega328P, and nRF52. These platforms were selected to leverage a range of development tools and various programming languages. Furthermore, a broad selection of input/output components are provided for exploring various interfaces and applications of the microcontroller platforms.   Explore Python, C/C++, and Embedded Assembly coding.  Scan wireless networks and experiment with packet sniffing tools for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  Stream digital audio to and from a variety of endpoints.  Prototype an Arduino on breadboard platform from a bare microcontroller chip.  Explore Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) Technologies. Experiment with various application areas including graphic displays, wireless communications, human-machine interface, media streaming, security, and machine intelligence. Expand your electronics toolset with supplies and components selected to support a variety of future hardware projects. Workshop Materials Include: Raspberry Pi RP2040 Ultimate Pico Development Board ESP-WROOM-32 Development Board nRF52840 SuperMini Development Board Breadboard Arduino (ATmega328P Chip, Crystal, Capacitors) XL830L Digital Multimeter with Test Leads OLED Display Module SH1107 128x128 pixels PCM5102A I2S Digital Audio Module PN532 RFID/NFC Module with RFID Tags FT232BL USB Serial Adapter 8GB MicroSD Flash Card USB SDXC Card Reader MicroSD Card Slot Module USBASP AVR Programmer with Ribbon Cable 830 Point Solderless Breadboard Power Supply Module for Solderless Breadboard 600 Piece Resistor Kit 100 Piece 5mm LED Kit 140 Piece Preformed Jumper Wire Kit 40 Wire Female-Male DuPont Jumpers 40 Wire Female-Female DuPont Jumpers USB Wired Hub with Individually Switched Ports Five Tactile Momentary Push Button Switches Five Addressable RGB 8mm LEDs USB-A to USB-C Cable 1m Random HackerBox Iron-On Patch (example selection shown) Ten Random Hacker Stickers (example variety shown) Online resources: Official Online Guide for the HackerBox Core Workshop