In this TWO-DAY workshop series, “Pot & Switch”, participants will be guided through the process of building their own analog synthesizer.

Wed Sept 30 7-10pm

&

Sun Oct 5 6-9pm

Instead of using all new materials, we will be salvaging as many potentiometers (knobs) and switches as we can from e-waste to create the interfaces of our synthesizers, resulting in each person’s synth being unique in its sound and playability.

We will be using a CD40106 IC chip to breadboard a 6-voice oscillator circuit to which we will be connecting our found components, then we will house this all in a small box or tin. We will provide tins and boxes for you to choose from, or feel free to bring your own if you have one that you specifically want to use!

As always, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

This class is for anyone interested in hardware hacking, electronic music, e-waste salvation, and creative technology!

Your instructor:

The Disengineering Society is a hardware hacking collective and a publisher of educational materials. Their textbooks reimagine educational literature through idiosyncratic construction and site-specific applications. Disengineering’s publications go hand-in-hand with their widely offered workshops that emphasize chaos, destruction, electronic screeches, and a devout commitment to combating “planned obsolescence”.

This is a masks optional workshop.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/. Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Do you hate to throw things out when they break?
Are there any repair skills that you want to learn or teach others?

Join us to collectively diagnose and fix broken objects, share skills, and build intergenerational, community-based knowledge. We’re interested in helping each other gain confidence in the act of repair to prevent our belongings from going to the landfill, and thinking critically about where our things come from.

People bring a wide variety of items to events, including lamps, chairs, mugs/plates, clothes and more. Think small, portable items (no large appliances, bicycles or couches).

When: Saturday, August 01, 2 PM – 5 PM. Doors will close at 2:30 pm

Where: NYC Resistor, 87 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

We invite every attendee to answer these questions:

• What’s broken in your life that you want to repair? Describe it and how it is broken.
• Does your repair require specific tools or parts? Do you have them?
• Are you interested in helping others with their repairs? If so, what skills would you like to share (e.g. soldering electronics, sewing fabrics, woodworking skills, understanding mechanisms)?

Please be sure to fill out the RSVP form completely. This helps us to prepare for the event. If you do not fill out the form, we will assume the RSVP was by mistake and cancel the ticket.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you’ll learn everything you need to know to make the ideas in your head become a reality with a laser.

In this three hour class, you will learn:

• How to set up a file for cutting on the laser cutter in Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.
• Laser cutter safety including materials testing.
• Laser cutter operation including configuration, cuts and raster etching in common materials like wood, acrylic, cardboard and others.

At the end of class, you will go home with:

• One laser cut project, either the class default or a simple one of your own design (see below for details)
• Resistor Laser Certification, enabling you to use our laser on Craft Nights.

Please bring the following to class:

A laptop with either Inkscape (free: download here: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.2.1/) or Adobe Illustrator installed.

A USB jump drive

The following items are optional if you’d like to try cutting a simple custom design. If your file ends up being too complicated, we may have you do the class default project first, just to learn the laser in the time allotted – but we’ll definitely help you with your more complex cut at a free Craft Night in future!

• An SVG vector file of a simple shape you’d like to cut for your first cut.
• A piece of 1/8 inch or thinner wood, acrylic or cardboard you’d like to cut. If you can’t bring your own material, small pieces will be made available, or larger pieces for purchase on site.

Please be on time for the start of class! If you’re late you will miss your slot.

This class will be taught by NYC Resistor member Woody. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 72 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

For everyone who’s curious about where to start with soft circuits and wearables – Soft Circuits 101! In this workshop, we’ll sew a very simple soft circuit with conductive thread to light an LED. The techniques we use in this class are great building blocks to use for your own projects in the future! This is designed as a beginner introduction to both electrical circuits and sewing – no experience with either necessary to join. Supplies will be provided and attendees will get to keep their project.

This is designed for beginners! No experience needed, and all supplies will be provided.

Your Instructor:

Kay is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and creative technologist based in Brooklyn, NY. They are a graduate of NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications graduate program, where they focused on wearable electronics. Kay has been working as a freelance costume designer, drag performer and event producer since 2018, and their costume work has been seen onstage at Bonnaroo, House of Yes, King of Drag, and on ‘Whatcha Packin’ for RuPaul’s Drag Race S16.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/

Learn how to bevel cut mat board to give your photos and art that professional look!

Do you have an awkwardly sized photo or piece of art that doesn’t fit in a standard frame? Or do you want to save $$ by matting and framing your art yourself instead of taking it to a frame shop? Well, this make-a-long is for you! Learn how to use a Logan Mat Cutter to cut a beveled window in mat board to make your art and photos look professional. Mat board and foam board backing will be provided (frames will not be provided).

Mat board provided will be 11×14 inches, so please bring one image that is around 8×10 inches. Mat cutter will be available to use after the class on our regular public nights.

This class will be lead by Resistor member, Olivia. She is the founder of www.makephilia.com, a femme forward workshop series for learning skills in electronics and materials. As a photogrpahy major at RIT she cut soooo many matts, so many.

This will be a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 72 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].