Metrix Create:Space

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. Basic Soldering is a skill that is required if you want to take our upcoming Surface Mount Soldering 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 Tuesday February 26th 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! 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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 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.  

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. 

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‘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 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.