October 2022
Arduino: From the Ground Up
If you have ever wanted to add electronic features to a project but were intimidated by the complexity, Arduino is for you. Literally designed with artists in mind, Arduino makes it easy to create rational objects; devices you can explain your intentions and desires to. In this workshop, Issac will introduce you to the Arduino hardware ecosystem and its capabilities. Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back of the SPARK building in the fenced in…
Find out more »Build a Blinking Knox Makers Badge
Have you wanted to learn to solder or wanted to build a cool piece of Knox Makers swag? Join us for a guided build of the battery powered badge/ornament/desk-piece/gift/however-you-use-it pictured above and then take it home to earn geek street cred among your soon-to-be-jealous friends. The board consists of 13 components including resistors, LEDs and a coin cell clip. All materials will be provided, you only need to come ready to have fun! There will be a fee for this…
Find out more »Arduino 101 – Introduction to Electronics and Computing
If you have ever wanted to add electronic or computer features to a project, but were intimidated by the complexity, Arduino is for you. Literally designed with artists in mind, Arduino makes it easy to create rational objects; devices you can simply explain your intentions and desires to. This class is built around the ebook ‘Arduino 101’ by Joe Pardue (available at www.arduinoclass.com). There are eight chapters that will take you from knowing nothing about electronics and computing to being…
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New Members Onboarding
Whether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member Onboarding!
We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’ origins and purpose and talk about how the organization works. You’ll learn a bit about the resources available to members and about the path to membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
Find out more »Laser Cutting Authorization
This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. 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 Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class. If you were authorized on Goldfinger, there is…
Find out more »New Members Onboarding
Whether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member Onboarding!
We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’ origins and purpose and talk about how the organization works. You’ll learn a bit about the resources available to members and about the path to membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
Find out more »November 2022
Laser Cutting Authorization
This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. 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 Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class. If you were authorized on Goldfinger, there is…
Find out more »December 2022
Laser Cutting Authorization
This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. 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 Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class. If you were authorized on Goldfinger, there is…
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