In our last update we shared our new ambassador agreement with you. We are still missing quite a few signatures and need your help to get reach our goal of having 100% of ambassador signatures by March 20th. Please read and sign this ASAP if you haven't already. You can find the document here.
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March Webinar Training Date and Time Change
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March Shipment Delayed
We ordered new hardware for you at the beginning of February, but because of new accounting we couldn't figure out how to pay for it! Finally it's all paid and will be shipped Monday. If you added your email address to your live page last week, you'll get your tracking numbers automatically.
Training Webinar Date and Time Change!
In our previous update we scheduled our project training webinar for Saturday, March 4th. However, since our shipment was delayed, we have changed the training webinar to Thursday, March 9th at 5:30PM Pacific time.
We will still be having a social call Saturday, March 4th at 9:00AM Pacific time that we would love for you to join! Ask questions about the program, this month's project, or share project you've made. We'll be using YouTube Live.
Can't make it? The training will also be available on our youtube channel.
No More PayPal Reimbursements for Live Expenses
Don't worry, we'll still reimburse you if you sign up for the Microsoft bootcamp! Also, If you've already requested a reimbursement, we'll honor that, but from now on, please make sure everything goes on your Emburse card. Because of new accounting, using PayPal is a lot more difficult.
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March Project Information
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Using Hackster Live Event Page
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Reminder: Post your March event on your Hackster Live Page!
This is the first sponsored workshop since our new Silicon Tier Ambassador requirements were announced. Don't forget to post your event on your Hackster Live Page and encourage event attendees to RSVP on the site!
Why? This helps us to automate metrics we send to sponsors about how many events we had and who RSVPd. We're also building some new features to make this even easier.
You can learn more about how to post your event here.
Script for RSVP's
When you create an event on your Hackster Live page, all RSVPs will receive an e-mail reminder one day before the event telling them what to bring and the topic of the workshop. This is an automatic e-mail created by Hackster. This month's reminder contains the following message:
"For this project, please bring a Mac, Chromebook, or Linux computer. Make sure your computer supports bluetooth. You can check this on Mac by going to menu → system report → bluetooth → Bluetooth Low Energy supported must say “yes.”
Note: only bring a Windows computer if you're ok with being frustrated. Microsoft's newly released Windows 10 Creators Update may solve the issues with bluetooth drivers, but no promises that it will work with this project.
We'll be providing the Arduino and Mikroelektronika shield and relays.
If you want to use the relay, you'll need a LOW VOLTAGE (12V or less) lamp or led string lights as well as power supply (it's probably best to bring your own soldering iron as well). Otherwise you can stick to using just LEDs and the arduino 101 - it's a pretty cool project with just LEDs!
Something like these would work well:
LED Strip
Power supply
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U.S. AMBASSADORS: MICROSOFT IOT BOOTCAMP
Last chance to register here for the FREE Microsoft IoT Bootcamp March 28th-30th! Hackster will reimburse you following the event when you send proof of purchase to Katie. Registration is open until March 10th, 2017 (and it's working now!)
Note* Registration is available only to North American registrants and you must attend the event to receive reimbursement.
Spread the joy by sharing the 50% off discount code 50!Di$count%50! with your Hackster Live communities! |
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ARDUINO DAY
Don't forget Arduino Day April 1st, 2017!
It's Arduino's birthday and what better way to celebrate than showing some of the you've made, or create a brand new project to share with your communities. Check out what Arduino has planned for the day, and consider signing up to host a workshop or attend one nearby to celebrate! |
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We would like to introduce our new Hackster ambassadors. They will be representing Hackster in new cities around the world and we are excited to welcome them to the team! |
Marco Del Pino
Marco joined the ranks in December and is our first ambassador from Italy. Welcome to Hackster! |
Rishabh Banga
Rishabh is taking over as ambassador for the Noida Chapter in India and will also be a co-ambassador for the New Delhi meetup! |
Elijah Scheele
Elijah is running his meetups in Santa Monica. Elijah has tons of experience running workshops and we think he'll be a great addition to our group! |
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| In addition to our new chapter ambassadors, we are happy to introduce several new co-ambassadors who have joined existing chapters. We are so pleased that you could join us! |
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Sign the ambassador agreement |
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Attend the training webinar March 9th |
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Create a sponsored workshop event on your Hackster Live page for March. |
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Post a project to Hackster using this month's sponsored hardware. |
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Plan a workshop featuring an Arduino 101 project for Arduino Day April 1st. |
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