Hardware Podcasts

Technology Instruction with Charlie Larrabee

The Amp Hour · 10 Jan 2022 · 1h 14m · Episode 572

What this episode covers

Charlie Larrabee, the lab guru at DaVinci Lab for Creative Arts and Sciences, discusses teaching electronics and technology to children aged 6 to 14. He details the shift from traditional Radio Shack kits to modern platforms like Circuit Playground Express and micro:bit, and explains how he uses tools like code.org and physical demonstrations with a Wimshurst generator to make abstract concepts tangible. Larrabee also shares his personal journey into electronics, his hobbyist work with vacuum tubes and JFETs, and his advice for parents on fostering creativity and resilience in young learners.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DaVinci Lab for Creative Arts and Sciences, Radio Shack, Adafruit, code.org, SparkFun, Olimex, QRZ.com
Products
Circuit Playground Express, micro:bit, CircuitPython
Tools
Wimshurst generator
Also
larabielabs.com

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