Metrix Create:Space
623A Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
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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 consumer-level and the significance of this technology is changing the way we think about commerce, consumption, production, hacking, repair and design.
It’s not just for prototypes anymore! With 3D printers dropping in price and improving in print quality, countless people are using 3D printing to create everything from works of art to toys and models; robotic linkages and prosthetic limbs to wall hangars and switch covers. But like all technologies, to get what you want, you need to give the machine what it needs.
In the case of 3D printing, you need to provide the machine with a clean, feasible model to print. 3D printing has its limitations like all manufacturing processes do and you need to know what those are if you want to have consistently successful 3D prints.
This first workshop covers a brief history of the technology, the mechanics of a 3D printer and the physical limitations, quirks and (mis)behaviors of 3D printing with plastic. By the end, 3D printing should be a whole lot less mysterious or intimidating and you can move on to using design software to bring your ideas to life!
The workshop rate ($50) includes 2 hours of instruction. Call (206-357-9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
No supplies are required but taking notes is recommended. If you have an idea of something you are wanting to print, bring it up and we can break it down to determine the ways to make it printable!
Feel free to look at some of my designs and the designs of others on the “Thingiverse” website to get a feel for the kinds of ideas and designs people are coming up with!
http://www.thingiverse.com/ErikJDurwoodII/designs
See you soon!
Brent J. Rosenburgh
(a.k.a. Erik J. Durwood II)
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 be able to understand other peoples files.
What to bring:
Laptop with OpenSCAD installed. (available here: http://www.openscad.org/)
Mouse with scroll wheel (optional) - a scroll wheel makes zooming easier but it is not required
Target audience: Beginners with little or no 3D modeling experience.
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 ($50) includes 2 hours of instruction. Please bring a laptop. Call (206-357-9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
Our next Intro to e-textiles class is Monday, February 4th 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 experience helps. All materials included for $50. Call (206-357-9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
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 E-textiles, Monday, February 4th, 7-9:30 PM
Intro to Electronics, Monday, February 11th, 7-9 PM
3D Design with OpenSCAD, Sunday, February 17th, 2-4 PM. Laptop required with OpenSCAD installed.
Intro to Arduino, Monday February 18th, 7-9:30 PM ($60). Laptop required with Arduino IDE installed.
Inkscape for Laser Engraver, Tuesday, February 19th, 7-9:30 PM
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 hours of instruction. Please bring a laptop. Call (206 357 9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
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 experience helps. All materials included for $50. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you like (round nose pliers, round tip pliers, cutters, and fabric scissors). Call (206-357-9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
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 Amateur Robotics, Sunday, January 20th, 7-9:30 PM ($60).
“Hello, World”: Programming for Beginners, Monday, January 21st, 7-9 PM. Laptop required.
Intro to Arduino, Tuesday, January 22nd, 7-9:30 PM ($60). Laptop required with Arduino IDE installed.
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 can learn the fundamentals of soldering! Nothing beats being able to look at a schematic and turn it into a functional layout on a circuit board. Take your prototyping to the next level by making a durable device that can be handled and incorporated into an actual project.
Here at Metrix we have enough silicon and tools to make anything your heart desires. Reserve your seat at our soldering workshop and we can show you how to solder a simple circuit that results in some cool blinking lights. Soldering is a skill that is required if you want to take our upcoming Synthesizer or Robotics workshops . At only $50 the workshop will fill up quick. Space is limited so be sure to call or give us a visit before the next scheduled class on Sunday January 6th at 7pm.
It helps to have a small background knowledge of electronics but its not necessary as we will cover some basic material such as polarity and proper assembly.
Give us a call at (206)357-9406, or just stop by and check the shop out!
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.
