Week of Events
August New Member Onboarding
August New Member 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 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.
3D Printing 101
3D Printing 101
If you are looking to buy a 3D printer or maybe you want to learn how to use the printers at the Knox Makers, this class will get you started. With the explosion of affordable printers in the market, desktop 3D printing is within many people's budget, but maybe the lack of knowledge is holding you back.
Learn about the basics of 3D printing such as:
The different 3D printing technologies
Finding and selecting models
Selecting the correct materials for the job
Using slicing software
Operating and basic maintenance of a 3D printer
Laser Cutter 101
Laser Cutter 101
This 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.
Help installing the software on your own laptop can be provided outside of class.
In class we will be using Inkscape and the laser cutting extension bundle we’ve put together for it. There is a minimum of one participant and maximum of five participants.
You can find Inkscape at: https://inkscape.org/
You can find the KM-Laser bundle at: https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser