Going from Schematics to Breadboards
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this class Ray will lead you step by step through reading a schematic and translating it into a prototype on a solderless breadboard. Each attendee will build a circuit using an integrated circuit, resistors, capacitors and diodes to take home and show off to friends!
September Board Meeting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox 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- 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 to work and play. We are a technology and art collective dedicated to the promotion of creativity enabled and informed by science. Our lectures, workshops, and outreach programs inspire and educate both members and the general public. Our workshop provides members with both the space for large projects and the tools to complete them. We are a non-profit educational organization supported by member dues and staffed by volunteers.
Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesBilly will give you a basic introduction to the machining area. This class will begin with a tour of the machining area with a, in-depth discussion of each tool, it’s uses, proper procedures, and safety. At the end of this class, all participating members will be authorized to use the drill press, box pan brake, handtools, and the horizontal bandsaw. **This is a prerequisite for the Bridgeport Mill and Lathe tool authorization classes**
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Goldfinger. 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 authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review of its operation.
Knife Sharpening 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesAn intro to basic knife sharpening .
All you need to bring is a pocket knife, small sheath knife or a kitchen paring knife. (SAVE YOUR RAMBO KNIFE FOR ANOTHER TIME). You should walk away with a basic understanding of sharpening small blades and a sharp knife at the end of this class.
October New Member Onboarding
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox 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 are encouraged to come help and meet newer members. Snacks will be provided, so please RSVP so that we can make sure we provide an appropriate amount.
October Board Meeting
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox 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- 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 to work and play. We are a technology and art collective dedicated to the promotion of creativity enabled and informed by science. Our lectures, workshops, and outreach programs inspire and educate both members and the general public. Our workshop provides members with both the space for large projects and the tools to complete them. We are a non-profit educational organization supported by member dues and staffed by volunteers.
Knife Sharpening 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesAn intro to basic knife sharpening .
All you need to bring is a pocket knife, small sheath knife or a kitchen paring knife. (SAVE YOUR RAMBO KNIFE FOR ANOTHER TIME). You should walk away with a basic understanding of sharpening small blades and a sharp knife at the end of this class.
Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesBilly will give you a basic introduction to the machining area. This class will begin with a tour of the machining area with a, in-depth discussion of each tool, it’s uses, proper procedures, and safety. At the end of this class, all participating members will be authorized to use the drill press, box pan brake, handtools, and the horizontal bandsaw. **This is a prerequisite for the Bridgeport Mill and Lathe tool authorization classes**
There will be a fee for this class of $9.96 for current Knox Makers members. There will be a maximum of 8 spots for this class, and a minimum of 3 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class will be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Milling 101 – Bridgeport Mill Tool Authorization
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States** Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class. You have to complete the Intro to Machining class before you can take the Milling 101 Class. **
In this class you will receive basic hands on experience in operating a Bridgeport Series I J-Head milling machine. During this 3 to 4 hour class, Billy will go over the basics of tramming the head of the mill, tramming the vise, edge finding, work holding and setup, drilling , side milling, and top/end milling operations. You will also learn the basics of the DRO (digital read out), the table power feed, and basic care of the mill. This is a tool authorization class and once completed you will be authorized to use the milling machine and Knox Maker members will receive a key need to operate the mill. Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class.
There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 2 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
2019 Knox Makers Spook Show
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin us, if you dare, for the annual Knox Makers Halloween Spook Show! We'll watch a series of short subjects followed by a horror film, stuffing ourselves silly with pizza, drinks, and treats the whole while!
Members and guests of members are welcome. Costumes optional, but fun! Bring food, drink, and/or kick in a few bucks... or just show up.
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Goldfinger. 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 authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
Blacksmith Forge Framing Festival
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin us to start framing the new blacksmith building! We'll be building from at least 9am-3pm, come join us to help out! Meet in the back of the parking lot ready to work!
CANCELLED: Intro to Electronics: DC Circuits
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 capacitance. Intuitive analogies and diagrams will be used, minimal math beyond a few bits of basic…
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Goldfinger. 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 authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
3D Printing 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you are new to 3D printing or interested in learning what it is all about, join us for 3D Printing 101. During this class we will cover :
*What types of 3D printing and printers are available
*Overview of a Fused Filament printer, it's parts and it's pitfalls
*Selecting materials
*Slicing and printing models
*Basic operation of a printer
November Board Meeting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesKnox 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.
Laser Cutter 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Goldfinger. 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 authorized to use Goldfinger or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
Blender 101: Overview and Direct Modeling
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn the basics of Blender 2.8. In this course we will model the Knoxmakers logo using direct modeling techniques. There is no fee for this course but a $5 donation to the 3d printing zone is suggested.
Woodworking 101
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesFred will teach you about safety, basic use and unique features of the power tools in the woodworking area. At the completion of this course, you will be authorized to use the all equipment (except for the grizzly lathe) without supervision.