May 2013
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Circuit Board Design with KiCAD
Do you have basic electronics experience and know what a resistor, capacitor, and diode are and what a schematic looks like?
Do you have a project sitting on a breadboard that you want to make more permanent? Maybe you are ready to turn it into a product to sell. Then the Circuit Board Design with KiCAD workshop on Sunday, June 2nd (2PM-4PM) is for you! The tool you need to make your schematic...
Intro to Electronics: Tonight!
It’s not too late to take the Intro to Electronics workshop tonight (May 7) at 7 PM!
Weather you’ve had a project in mind for awhile or are looking to learn something new, we’ll help you take those first steps towards making your great ideas work. The workshop is designed for complete beginners but it is also a good refresher for those who haven’t done electronics in awhile. We...
April 2013
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Intro to E-textiles 4/30
Show someone you care! Sew magnetic hearts that turn on when they snap together. Learn the basics of e-textiles and make a gift just in time for Mother’s Day. Join us for our workshop is Tuesday, April 30th at 7 PM.
What are e-textiles? E-textiles, or electronic textiles, are fabrics with electronics integrated in them. Each heart has a circuit that is sewn together using conductive...
March 2013
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LilyPad Arduino 4/15 7-9:30 PM
Join us for the first LilyPad Arduino workshop on Monday, April 15th! This workshop is designed for people new to microcontrollers and interested in e-textiles. The LilyPad Arduino has been developed for sewable microprocessor applications. We will use the LilyPad to learn how to program a microcontroller and interface it with electronic components. No prior knowledge of electronics or...
Intro to Electronics: Today!
Are you looking to leap into the world of electronics? Have an awesome project in mind but need to start with the basics?
There are still a few spots left for the Intro to Electronics workshop on tonight (March 26) from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. We’ll help you take those first steps towards making your great ideas work. The workshop is designed for complete beginners but it is also a good refresher...
Hello, World! 4/8
Join us on Monday, April 8th at 7 PM for our our beginner programming workshop, “Hello, World!”. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners and can be used as a stepping stone to the Intro to Arduino workshop. You will learn basics of programming by running Python examples. Then you will see how these building blocks appear in other languages.
The workshop rate ($50) includes 2 hours...
Intro to Arduino: Extra!!!
Do you keep trying to sign up for the Intro to Arduino class but it’s always full? Are you new to microcontrollers and looking for a way to get started?Just looking for a fun new thing to do on a Tuesday night? This month we’ve added an extra Intro to Arduino workshop! The workshop will be this Tuesday, March 5th at 7 PM.
Arduino is an open source microcontroller platform that...
Intro to E-textiles 3/17
Sew a circuit! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of e-textiles by sewing a plush firefly that lights up in the dark. Our next workshop is 2 - 4:30 PM on Sunday, March 17.
What are e-textiles? E-textiles, or electronic textiles, are fabrics with electronics integrated in them. The firefly has a circuit that is sewn together using conductive thread.
No prior knowledge of...
February 2013
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One day left to sign up for Soldering 101!
Soldering 101, hands on instruction for the Beginner or Novice.
Making things requires a lot of skills. Soldering is a key element when it comes to anything electronic. Maybe you want to get your projects off your our valuable breadboard and make them into something more permanent. Or simply want to do some circuit bending or be able to repair something that’s broken. In just a few hours you...
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Design For 3D Printing Workshop - 2/24
Join us on Sunday, February 24th 2013 at 7 PM for the first in a series of workshops on design for 3D Printing!
I will explain principles and considerations for the design of a 3D print. No previous 3D printing experience is required as we build a foundation of knowledge for designing models with intent of printing them in plastic on a 3D printer.
3D Printing has made its way to the...
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Open SCAD workshop tomorrow 2/17!
Ever wanted to design your own 3D objects? Take our OpenSCAD workshop Sunday 2/17 2-4 PM.
This workshop will teach the basics of OpenSCAD, even if you have little or no CAD or programming experience. We will cover the user interface, basic shapes, transformations and Boolean operations, and exporting for 3D printing. When we are done you should have the knowledge to make basic models and...
Hello, World!
Join us on Monday, February 25th at 7 PM for our our beginner programming workshop, “Hello, World!”. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners and can be used as a stepping stone to the Intro to Arduino workshop. You will learn basics of programming by running Python examples. Then you will see how these building blocks appear in other languages such as Arduino.
The workshop rate...
January 2013
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February workshop schedule
We have one workshop left for January! Here it is with most of the February schedule. To reserve your spot in any of these workshops, call the shop (206-357-9406) or drop by. Workshops are $50 and include all materials unless noted. Check out our calendar for more details.
Inkscape for Laser Engraver, Monday, January 28th, 7-9:30 PM. Laptop required with Inkscape installed.
Intro to...
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Hello, New Year! Hello, World!
Join us on Monday, January 21st at 7 PM for our our beginner programming workshop, “Hello, World!”. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners and can be used as a stepping stone to the Intro to Arduino workshop. You will learn basics of programming by running Python examples. Then you will see how these building blocks appear in other languages.
The workshop rate ($50) includes 2...
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Intro to E-textiles on Tuesday, January 8th
Our next Intro to e-textiles class Tuesday, January 8th at 7 PM. This workshop is an introduction to e-textiles and focuses on integrating ordinary electronics into fabric. We will modify ordinary electronic components and sew them together using conductive thread. You will take home a plush firefly that lights up in the dark.
No prior knowledge of electronics or sewing required, but...
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Happy New Year!
Cross off some of those New Year’s resolutions and take a workshop! Call the shop (206-357-9406) to reserve your spot. Workshops are $50 and include all materials unless noted. Check out our calendar for more details.
Soldering 101, Sunday, January 6th, 7-9 PM.
Intro to E-textiles, Tuesday, January 8th, 7-9:30 PM.
Intro to Electronics, Monday, January 14th, 7-9 PM.
Intro to...
December 2012
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Soldering 101, hands on instruction for the...
Making things requires a lot of skills. Soldering is a key element when it comes to anything electronic. Maybe you want to get your projects off your our valuable breadboard and make them into something more permanent. Or simply want to do some circuit bending or be able to repair something that’s broken. In just a few hours you can learn the fundamentals of soldering! Nothing beats being...
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Tonight's Event (12/15)
Tonight we will be closed early (6pm) for our “Fancy Holiday Cocktail Party”.
If you would like to come, it starts at 8pm. dress fancy, and perhaps bring something fancy.
Attire is required.
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Intro to Arduino: Last one of 2012!
You can still check off “Learning Arduino” and “Making something awesome” from your 2012 New Year’s resolution list. Come to the Intro to Arduino Workshop on Monday, December 10th at 7 PM.
[[MORE]]The workshop is designed for beginners with the Arduino microcontroller platform. Arduino is a versatile hardware/software system that can be used for projects of...
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Intro to E-textiles on Tuesday, December 18th
‘Tis the season to sew some circuits! Our next Intro to e-textiles class Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM. This workshop is an introduction to e-textiles and focuses on integrating ordinary electronics into fabric. We will modify ordinary electronic components and sew them together using conductive thread. You will take home a plush firefly that lights up in the dark.
No prior knowledge...
November 2012
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Intro to Electronics
Still trying to figure out your holiday season attire? Snazz-up your old reindeer sweater with some blinky lights and be the life of the party!
Take the Intro to Electronics Workshop on December 4th at 7:00 PM and learn about voltage and current, resistors and capacitors, LEDs and integrated circuits, and how to put them all together. The workshop will cover basic components and tools as well...
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Intro to E-textiles, Tuesday November 27th
Join our firefly committee! We have a few spots left in our Intro to e-textiles class next Tuesday, November 27th at 7 PM. This workshop is an introduction to e-textiles and focuses on integrating ordinary electronics into fabric. We will modify ordinary electronic components and sew them together using conductive thread. At the end, you will take home a plush firefly that lights up in the...
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"Hello, World!": Programming for Beginners
Alan Turing says, “Hello , World!”
Join us on Tuesday, November 13th at 7 PM for our our beginner programming workshop, “Hello, World!”. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners and can be used as a stepping stone to the Intro to Arduino workshop. You will learn basics of programming by running Python examples. Then you will see how these building blocks appear...
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Intermediate Workshop : Build A Synthesizer!
Everybody likes music! Now is your chance to get some hands on experience and insight on how sounds can be generated electronically and manipulated to make different tones and effects.
In our newest intermediate level workshop we will teach you the fundamentals of wave forms and oscillation while we show you how to build the ever popular Atari Punk Console. We wouldn’t feel right...
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October 2012
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Soldering 101, hands on instruction for the...
Tired of looking at schematics on the Internet or printed in a magazine that you want to build but don’t even know where to start? Its time to get your projects off your valuable breadboard and make them into something more permanent. In just a few hours you can learn the fundamentals of soldering! Nothing beats being able to look at a schematic and turn it into a functional layout on a...
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Inkscape for the Laser Cutter
Have you always wanted to cut on the laser, but don’t know how to use a program that allows you to create the right kind of file? Inkscape for the Laser Cutter is happening tonight Tuesday, October 23 from 7-9:30PM.
This class is for beginners who have never used Inkscape before. I will be teaching you all the basics of this free vector imaging program so you can create your own laser cut...
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Intro to E-textiles
It’s getting dark - time to put LEDs into your all your clothes! Learn how at our Intro to e-textiles class, Monday, October 29th at 7 PM.
This workshop is an introduction to e-textiles and focuses on integrating ordinary electronics into fabric. We will modify ordinary electronic components and sew them together using conductive thread. At the end,...
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We're not getting anything done Saturday night.
Metrix Create:Space is having an anniversary party. This time we are three.
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OpenBeam in pre-cut lengths
If you’ve been putting off an OpenBeam project because the idea of spending an afternoon with a chopsaw didn’t seem appealing, Terence has you covered.
Metrix Create:Space now has a large selection of pre-cut lengths, joining plates and tools so you can bring your awesome openbeam project to life.
Once you have, you can put it up in the new OpenBeam Forums.
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"Hello, World!": Programming for Beginners
Want to learn how to program and don’t know where to start? Need a stepping stone before you take the Intro to Arduino class? Next Monday, October 8th at 7 PM, we are holding our first “Hello, World!” workshop! No programming experience necessary. This workshop is designed specifically for absolute beginners to programming. You will learn basics of programming by running...
September 2012
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Intro to Electronics
Weather you want to make cool electronics or awesome toys, you have to start with the basics. The Intro to Electrnics workshop is the perfect place for you to start learning about voltage and current, LEDs and resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits. Through a series of circuit building exercises you will learn how the basic components of electronics fit together and how to read and...
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Getting Started With Amateur Robotics! 09-30-12...
There is only a few days left to sign up for our introductory robotics workshop at the end of the month! Have you always had an interest in making things move and think? Are you tired of making your Arduino just blink LEDs? Our newest workshop will give you hands on experience on the fundamentals of robotics. We will cover many topics that may change the way you view everyday devices that you...
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Advanced Arduino: Reading and Translating Sensors
Just took the Intro to Arduino workshop and looking for ways to move forward with your board? Been tinkering with Arduinos but need something a bit more structured to get into the programming side of the interface? Feeling adventurous and looking to just jump into the Arduino platform?
Come to the Advanced Arduino Workshop on Tuesday, 9/18 at 7 PM.
We will be using analog input sensors to...
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Processing 101: A better way for your Arduino to...
Have you gotten as far as getting never-ending streams of numbers from various sensors out of your Arduino’s analog input but don’t know what to do with all of that information yet? Bored with pie charts, bar graphs, and other lackluster ways to present data? Or maybe you are looking for interesting new ways to create art?
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Come to the Processing 101 Workshop on Tuesday,...
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College of Lockpicking!
You can pick your friends. You can pick your beer. But can you pick… a Lock? Join us on Saturday, September 8th, from 5-7pm as we embark on an ancient mechanical adventure to explore the inner workings of a modern lock, first developed by the Mesopotamians and Egyptians over 4000 years ago. Led by lockpicker Eric Michaud, this workshop will cover - soup to nuts - everything you need to...
August 2012
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Making Awesome Things: Part 1-Intro to Electronics
You won’t be able to resist our newest workshop series that will make you a master of all things awesome!
The series will consist of five classes offered every Tuesday in the five consecutive weeks starting with the Intro to Electronics workshop on August 28 at 7 PM.
Each of the workshops will introduce you to a basic element of learning how to interact with and control your environment...
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Advanced Arduino with Processing
Just took the Intro to Arduino class and wondering where to go next? Did some tinkering with the Arduino awhile ago and are looking for a way to get back into it?
The Advanced Arduino with Processing workshop tomorrow (August 14) from 7-9 PM is perfect for you and anyone else looking to expand their Arduino skills.
The workshop will cover reading analog sensors with the Arduino and...
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Soldering 101
Tired of looking at schematics on the Internet or printed in a magazine that you want to build but don’t even know where to start? Its time to get your projects off your valuable breadboard and make them into something more permanent. In just a few hours you can learn the fundamentals of soldering! Nothing beats being able to look at a schematic and turn it into a functional layout on...
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Intro to Electronics: Tonight!!
It’s not too late to get a spot in the Intro to Electronics workshop tonight (8/7) at 7 PM.
The workshop is designed to teach beginners the basics of electronics. Through a series of hands-on circuit building exercises you will learn about some of the essential components of electronics as well as how to put them together in working circuits. After taking the class, you will be equipped...
July 2012
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Inkscape for the Laser Cutter
Have you always wanted to cut on the laser, but don’t know how to use a program that allows you to create the right kind of file? Inkscape for the Laser Cutter is happening this Tuesday, July 24 from 7-9:30PM.
This class is for beginners who have never used Inkscape before. I will be teaching you all the basics of this free vector imaging program so you can create your own laser cut projects....
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Advanced Arduino with Custom Sensors: New!
If you’ve taken the Intro to Arduino class and want to take your understanding of the Arduino platform farther or if you have been playing around with an Arduino and would like to learn more, the Advanced Arduino with Custom Sensors workshop is perfect for you. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, July 17, 7-9:30 PM.
The first part of the workshop will be dedicated to putting together...
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Intro to Arduino: EXTRA!!
Due to popular demand, we’ll be holding an extra Intro to Arduino Workshop on Monday, July 16, 7-9:30 PM.
Arduino is a microcontroller based hardware/software platform that allows you to create, control and customize a variety of electro-mechanical projects both small and large in scale. The robot in the photo can dance thanks to an Arduino board hidden in its base.
No previous...
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First Casting Workshop!
The first casting workshop at Metrix is happening tomorrow (July 3) at 7 PM.
Don’t miss out on all the fun making! The workshop will cover both silicone mold making and pouring urethane plastic parts. All the exercises will be hands-on and you get to take home what you make. The skills taught in the workshop apply to a wide range of casting materials.
Casting is a fabrication method that...
June 2012
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And now, a call to action. and a party... ...
You may have heard on the Social whatsits that Chase and LivingSocial are awarding 12 $250,000 grants at Mission: Small Business. We heard about it too, and it seems legit. Now we’re trying to get our hat in the ring because that is a lot of money that we could use for awesome stuff. There is one day left for voting, and then the panelists get to judge who gets the cash. To qualify,...
