Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesOpen hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building. Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is…
MIG Welding 101
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the Basic authorization class for using the Metalworking Shop and the MIG Welder. We will cover lots of safety and learn the metal shop tools. Expect an hour or so of hands-on setup and shared MIG welding time (more if needed.)The class may run a bit short or long depending on students' needs.…
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area, as well as some shop etiquette guidelines. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context…
Intro to TIG Welding (TIG Welding 201)
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesYou MUST have completed Introduction to Metalworking (MIG 101) or already be a non-novice welder before taking this class. This is not an intro to the metal shop, but the next step focusing on beginning TIG. This is the next class in the welding series granting authorization on the TIG Welders and Hand Plasma Cutter.…
Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - VirtualKnox Makers members are welcome to join us as we hold our monthly board meeting. The board will be discussing pertinent topics happening around the space. All current, paying Knox Makers members are welcome to attend. This event is closed to the general public. Directions: This is a virtual event. Check Mattermost for further details…
Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesOpen hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWhether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member Onboarding!
We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’ origins and purpose and talk about how the organization works. You’ll learn a bit about the resources available to members and about the path to membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
Laser Cutting Authorization
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been…
Advanced Serial Communications
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you've used I2C, SPI or some other similar serial communications using Arduino or other microcontrollers, you probably appreciate the value. It's often as simple as copying code in and hooking up a couple of wires. But sometimes things don't work as expected. Long wires, reflections, improper pull-up resistor values, ringing, interference and countless other…
Slow Jams in the Wood Shop
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesEver wonder what your Czar is listening to when he's got his ear buds in? Come tonight and find out. Work on your project while we listen to a mix of Celtic, 90's country, 90's alternative, OG R&B, indie and Broadway show tunes. Brian will be available to answer your burning wood questions. Directions- …
Brazing 201
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an advanced torch class for those who have taken Torch 101 and want to learn how to join metal instead of cutting it apart. You MUST have completed Torch 101 or already be very familiar with oxy-fuel torches to take this class.
We will begin by refreshing safety skills and then move to learning to braze! Students will have shared skills building time and learn the fundamentals of joining metal with flame.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. Students may bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Cutting lenses and gloves if they have them.. but these are NOT required as we have set ups for you to use
Laser Cutting Authorization
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been…
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesCome and hang out in Fiber Arts. Just bring a project to work on, hang out and have fun! Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back of the SPARK building in the fenced in area. Knox Makers is a place for the Knoxville area’s engineers, artists, hobbyists, innovators, educators and entrepreneurs…
Intro to KiCAD and PCB Fabrication, Part 1/5
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesDesigning and fabricating custom PCBs opens up a new world of possibilities for miniaturization, part selection, and creativity. In this class series, you will capture schematics, perform layouts, and have your PCB fabricated by an overseas vendor. Ultimately we will build the PCB, debug it and relish in its glory. The circuit design will be…
Intro to Electronics
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesHave you been interested in electronics but don't know where to start? This class does not assume any prior experience or knowledge whatsoever so here's your chance! Attendees will learn about basic concepts such as voltage, current, resistance and use of LEDs and mechanical switches and jumpers. Multimeters will be used to measure voltages and…
Hand Cut Dovetails
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this class you will receive instruction on layout, cutting, and chopping techniques and tools used for constructing hand cut dovetail joinery. The dovetail is the strongest and most utilitarian mechanical corner joint used in woodworking. All tools and materials will be provided for use in this class, however if you have your own dovetail…
Scrap Metal Art
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn to make metal sculptures from recycled metal scrap! No experience necessary- just use your imagination. We will begin by covering shop safety and go over some tool basics. After a bit of discussion about scrap materials the class will design and create their own small sculptures to take home. If you have some scrap…
Annual Members Meeting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis week we will be having our annual members meeting. We will go over the state of the organization, what we have accomplished in the past year, and what our plans moving forward in 2022 are. We will also vote on board members and bylaw changes. This event is for current, paying Knox Makers members…
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area, as well as some shop etiquette guidelines. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context…