Workshops

Introduction

"We teach, we learn, we share" We sometimes hold workshop sessions where members of the hackspace teach a particular skill to anyone who wants to join in. Even if you aren't a member, you are encouraged to join us for a workshop session! Depending on the workshop, there may be a fee for entry. Although where possible we try to make them free but with a recommended donation.

Upcoming workshop sessions

None planned right now :( You can change this though! We welcome volunteers to lead workshops.

Past sessions

• Introduction to blender - 2016-12-15 - A quick introduction to some basic concepts of the 3D modeling and animation tool.
• OpenGL and FreeGLUT - 2014-06-11 - An introduction to OpenGL and FreeGLUT 3D coding
• Board design in Eagle - Nathan
• Rapid prototyping in .NET Gadgeteer - Bob - File:Gadgeteer Camera.pdf

Ideas for possible future sessions

• Materials fabrication
  • Designing a 3D object for RepRap
  • Designing for laser cutting
  • Scavenged parts
• PCB fabrication
  • Etching at home
  • Using fabrication services
  • Working with surface mount components
• Diagnostics
  • Logic sniffers
  • Oscilloscopes
• "Internet of Things"
  • MQTT publish / subscribe
  • Xively, Open.Sen.se
  • JSON
• Programming
  • Android in Java on Eclipse
    • Apps
    • IOIO
  • Python on Raspberry Pi
  • VHDL on FPGAs
    • VHDL as virtual wiring between prebuilt cores and external pins
    • use of OpenCores, Wishbone, SOC builders
  • Web services for microcontrollers (REST, web sockets)