Knox Makers
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…
Adult Arting – Infinite Spring
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn how to create something beautiful by transforming disposable plastic bottles into flowers that won’t wilt. Bring one. Or several—pre-rinsed plastic bottles (I prefer 20+ oz. and 2-liter soda bottles. But water bottles also work.) Knox Makers will provide the tools. Let your imagination roll.
2018 KILLSWITCH Deathmatch
The MUSE 516 N Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN, United StatesRobot Team Registration or RSVP to Just Watch Join Knox Makers at The MUSE for a very special one-night event. The teams have been working hard, and now, the robots of KILLSWITCH will finally clash at the 2nd Annual Knox Makers KILLSWITCH Deathmatch! Bring your killer robot out and see how many other robots you…
Wood Shop 101: An introduction to the Woodworking Zone
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 equipment without supervision. Details on how to use the equipment on specific projects will be covered in later courses. There will be a…
Introduction to CNC Routing
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIntroduction to CNC Routing: In this course you will learn how to convert text in Inkscape into code, sending it to the router, and routing the text into wood. Both simple, single stroke text and engraving of text will be covered. At the completion of this course, you will have routed single stroke text of…
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**
Using, Choosing and Abusing Transistors
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesElectronics enthusiasts use transistors as switches and amplifiers in a wide range of applications. While they are relatively simple devices they are often a source of confusion and frustration when we are called upon to use them. NPN? PNP? MOSFET? JFET? Which of the 10,000 in the catalog is the right choice? In this class…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Toy Adaptation Night with Spark
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesSpark and Knox Makers will be adapting toys for Toy Tech 2019. Toys that are not necessarily functional for children with disabilities will be switch-adapted for use by children of all ability levels. Participants in this workshop can bring their own toy(s) to adapt or adapt toys donated to Spark. Supplies and tools will be…