KILLSWITCH: Robot Parts – Public Welcome
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesTonight will be part of a continuing series of presentations for Killswitch: Description: This workshop focuses on the hobby R/C hardware used to build KILLSWITCH bots. We'll briefly review motors, speed controllers, batteries, transmitters, and receivers, making sure that everyone understands the criteria used to select them. After the presentation, we'll coordinate a group parts…
Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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 promptly at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM.
New Member Onboarding
Knox Makers 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…
Quilting – Inspired by Tom Russell Part 2
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United Stateshis month we're exploring the quilt styling of Tom Russell. This is the second session of a two part class. In the first class we pieced the background and added the flowers. This class allows time for all the embellishments such as beading and ribbons.
We will create one 16x16 (4-8x8s) quilt block that you can frame or use to make a pillowcase or shopping bag. Directions and pattern for turning your block into a pillow or bag will be available. You may also choose to keep going at home and make additional blocks for a quilt top. Different block classes will be available in coming months so you could also save and combine with other block designs for a sampler quilt.
Open Hack – 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…
DC865 Meeting At Knox Makers
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesDC865 is a group for hackers, sysadmins, developers, and students to meet, create, and learn. A typically meeting may consist of a
presentation, workshop, or a CTF. Meetings are usually held the third Wednesday of the month, and are free and open to the public. Future
meetings will be announced here on the Knox Makers website, Twitter, and on their website (dc865.org).
Intro to Sewing – Pillows or Cushions
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you're tired of looking at those old throw pillows and want to get a fresh look, you can simply recover them. Join us for this intro to sewing class. We have several fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. See the materials needed section for yardage requirements for the fabric store.…
Adult Arting – Sticker Release Painting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis meeting of AA will be utilzing awesome die cut vinyl stickers and acrylic splotch painting to create interesting designs through layering and release. All supplies are provided, though if you have a particular shape you would like to utilize, feel free to bring your own die cut vinyl sticker. Directions- Knox Makers parking and…
Journaling for Beginners: The How’s and Why’s
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States“Keeping a personal journal a daily in-depth analysis and evaluation of your experiences is a high-leverage activity that increases self-awareness and enhances all the endowments and the synergy among them.” — Stephen R.Covey Do you have a hard time keeping organized? Do you find that your smartphone makes you feel dumb or distract you from what you…
August 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 Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview class and a hands-on workshop with our laser cutter, Goldfinger. Jondale will lead attendees of this class as they 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…
New Member Onboarding
Knox Makers 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.
KILLSWITCH: Materials
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIn this workshop, Doug will deliver a brief introduction to material science, with an emphasis on concepts necessary to build robots for combat. Various specific materials will be discussed in detail, including their strengths and weaknesses. Plenty of time for questions and further discussion will be available at the end of the session. Directions -…
Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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 promptly at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM.
Machining 100 – Intro To Machining
Knox Makers 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**
AA – Adult Arting
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesAA - Adult Arting. Come and express your creative self with other adults at Knox Makers. BYOB, but we'll provide the creative seed and materials! Events will vary and be led by a mix of local creatives. Topics will include such fun things as painting, sculpting, sewing, mixed media, drawing, and who knows what else!
This week's instructor is Dominique and the topic will be Alcoholic Acrylics. Learn to paint an abstract acrylic 8"x10" painting. No skills required as you can learn basic painting techniques, color theory, and other essential painting skills in the class with ease. If you try, you will go home with a one of a kind piece of art for your own home.... or to send to your enemy. Your choice. :)
Foam Prop Building Class
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesHalloween is just around the corner, but are you worried you won’t be able to find the right prop you want, or you will have to spend an arm and a leg for a good replica? Come to EVA Props 101 and learn the basics of crafting and making with EVA foam! This cheap versatile…
Introduction to Welding
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesGreg will introduce the metal shop with a basic safety discussion, tour of the metal shop, explanation of operations and procedures, and available equipment. Welding demonstrations and hands-on practice will be available for those interested in participating and making some sparks. There is some loaner equipment, but if you have your own welding gear, you…
Journaling for Beginners: The How’s and Why’s
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesDo you have a hard time keeping organized? Do you find that your smartphone makes you feel dumb or distract you from what you need to do? Join Dominique for a Beginners Guide to Journaling. We will discuss the basics of how to journal, why you would want to, and work on the basics of the process. We will talk about the pros and cons of many different styles and methods of journaling, practice different techniques, and enjoy sharing ideas. Participants will leave with a selection of materials to facilitate their journaling experience and a beginners journal to practice in.
Welding Techniques
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesGreg will outline techniques for welding in the metal shop. This class will begin with welding instruction followed by a hands-on shop class in which students will learn the effects of heat, ideal travel speed, welding position, and more. Those interested in participating and making some sparks after the class is over are welcome to…