Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
This month's meeting for the Knox Area Robotics Club will be a talk and tinker session. Members are encouraged to bring in robotics projects to work on and tinker with to collaborate and learn from each other. Show and Share will begin prompty at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM. During this time,…
New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers will host another member onboarding session for new members. The night will start with a brief overview of the resources, rules, and goals of Knox Makers. Afterwards, members should feel welcome to stay and socialize. The focus of this evening will be on members who are new to Knox Makers, but older members are…
Laser Cutter Workshop
This is an overview class and a hands-on workshop with our laser cutter, Goldfinger. Attendees of this class will learn the basics of laser cutting and how to safely operate the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review…
Welding For Begninners
Greg will be holding another workshop for all interested parties. If you have not attended one of Greg’s introductory welding classes in the past, this workshop will focus on a run through of the facility, a chance to get checked out on tools, and a time to sign waivers for future welding work. This class…
Fire Extinguisher Training Class
This class will be presented by Captain Paul Trumpore of the City of Knoxville Fire Department and will use live fire with a safety system to provide the opportunity to learn the correct application technique for using fire extinguishers. The class will cover the four ingredients of fire, five classes of fire, four steps for…
Learn to Sew
In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to troubleshoot your machine, and basic terms to help decipher a pattern. Attendees of this…
Your Friend, the Electron
If you're interested in getting started with (or deepening your understanding of) electricity, this evening's program will be of special interest. In part one, you'll build some basic electrical theory. Not only will you learn about voltage, current, and resistance, you'll gain an intuitive understanding of how these fundamental properties interact. While theoretical, this material…
Learn to Sew
In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to troubleshoot your machine, and basic terms to help decipher a pattern. Attendees of this…
Stitching Light: An Intro to Electronic Textiles
Washable microcontrollers and yarn that conduct electricity make it possible to program garments to light up or sense the environment. Geri will provide an introduction to the world of wearable technology and the many things you can make with it. We'll review the types of conductive thread available, what advantages there are to using different…
Electronic Textiles Workshop
Attendees of this class will learn how to stitch LED circuits using conductive thread, instead of wire and solder, to create wearable technology. This class will cover the stitching of one basic circuit with LED, battery, and switch onto fabric. There is a class fee of $40 for the general public and $35 for Knox…
Poison and Molten Metal: Learn to Solder
Soldering is a fundamental skill for makers, hackers, and handypeople alike. Yet, many people find it intimidating and fiddly. Starting from the ground up, this hands-on workshop presents soldering as approachable and fun. You will learn which tools are worth buying and techniques to save time and frustration. Additional topics will include de-soldering, wire splicing,…
Off-Grid AuxComm Radio Club – Building a Homemade Electric Zombie
This is a hands-on event in which the Off-Grid AuxComm Radio Club will be lead by Allan, NN1H, as he presents using a pinging beacon transmitting a morse code signal inside the chest of a homemade zombie named ZomBcomm. This one-of-a-kind zombie will be designed and built at Knox Makers during regular Smoke and Solder…
CANCELED – Learn to Sew
Update 6/7/2017: The minimum was not met for this class, and therefore, it has been canceled. In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful…
Learn to Sew
In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to troubleshoot your machine, and basic terms to help decipher a pattern. Attendees of this…
New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers will host a member onboarding session for new members. This night will start with a brief overview of the resources, rules, and goals of Knox Makers. Afterwards, members should feel welcome to stay and socialize. The focus of this evening will be on members who are new to Knox Makers, but older members…
Intro to 3D Printing
Been itching to learn how to use Bumblebee, Knox Makers' 3D printer? Not sure exactly what 3D printing entails? Look no further. Tobby will review the fundamentals, including how format a digital model, receiving a physical part, and more. This will all be explained and shown step-by-step. Tools for creating digital models will be reviewed…
Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
This month’s meeting for the Knox Area Robotics Club will be a talk and tinker session. Members are encouraged to bring in robotics projects to work on and tinker with to collaborate and learn from each other. Show and Share will begin prompty at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM. During this time,…
Making Steampunk Jewelry
Attendees will learn how to break down old watches, jewelry, and gear assemblies. Sarah Brobst will then lead students on how to reassemble the best bits to create steampunk jewelry. All tools and materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own broken watches, gears, or sentimental items to personalize their handmade,…
Laser Cutter Workshop
This is an overview class and a hands-on workshop with our laser cutter, Goldfinger. Attendees of this class will learn the basics of laser cutting and how to safely operate the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review…
PMC Jewelry Crafting – Part 1 of 2 (Pt 2 6/22)
PMC, or precious metal clay, is used to create jewelry and contains .999% pure fine silver. PMC was developed and patented in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan, and the pure fine silver used in PMC is recycled from electronics devices such as cell phones, computers, and X-rays. PMC is a material that has…