Want to get started with physical computing? Learn to program an Arduino and interact with the physical world on Saturday, December 16th! In our Intro to Arduino: Sensors and Input/Output class, we’ll cover an introduction to Arduino and learn how to manipulate outputs based on sensor inputs.
Join us for a one-day introduction to the p5js web programming framework for JavaScript on December 10. The class is suitable for students with little or no programming experience.
p5js is an excellent gateway to get up and running with programming fundamentals. In the class we will briefly cover some necessary basics of HTML and Javascript, but will primarily focus on the p5js environment for fun animations and interactivity. By the end of this class you will create your own interactive web page, and will have the tools to continue exploring and learning p5js on your own.
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Learn to solder at our next intro class on November 12th. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a soldering iron safely and effectively, and get plenty of practice with both soldering and desoldering techniques. We’ll be soldering up some Game of Life kits – LED tiles that generate nifty animations. No previous experience is required, making this introductory workshop a great choice for anyone who’s curious about getting started with hardware tinkering! All materials will be provided.
These classes fill up fast, so get your tickets now.
Want to get certified to use our laser cutter? Of course you do! Our next laser cutting class is on Oct 14.
In this three hour class, we’ll walk through all the steps from idea to pressing the “go” button on the laser. We’ll cover safety, basic file preparation, and learn how to do a burninate test to find out if a material is laserable. After the three hours, you’ll have made a plaque for your door, a keychain, a simple box or something slightly ambitious. (There is lab time for laser cutting, questions and answers, and working with Inkscape, Illustrator, Corel Draw, etc.)
Our annual pumpkin art extravaganza is happening this Sunday! BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) and we’ll help you trick it out with LEDs, some fancy carving techniques like using dremels and maybe even our laser. If you can think of it we can help you make it!
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We still have room left in tomorrow’s Intro to Soldering class!
We have so many exciting classes coming up in September. Whether you want to make adorable floating plant planets, set up your security game with TAILS, or learn to build your own electronics circuits, we’ve got something for you this month.
Sep 9: Laser Cutting
Sep 10: Pseudonymous Identities with TAILS
Sep 16: Intro to Arduino: Sensors and Input/Output
Sep 17: Kokedama Make-Along
Sep 23: Circuit Basics
Pew pew! In our laser-cutting class you’ll learn everything you need to know to make the ideas in your head become a reality with a laser. And afterwards, you’ll be certified to use our laser cutter during our public Craft Nights. The next laser-cutting class is September 9th.
Our laser-cutting classes sell out fast, so get your tickets here.
NYC Resistor is offering a TAILS workshop on Sunday, September 10th, where attendees will learn how to keep a secret online identity in a USB drive. This pragmatic workshop is designed for journalists, activists, or anyone else interested in digital pseudonymity. Participants will learn how to set up a subpoena-ready “rogue” Twitter account, as well as general operational security practices, from our member David Huerta. Get your tickets here!
We have a new laser class coming up on March 5th! This advanced class is geared towards people who use the laser often and/or want to understand how to get the most out of the machine. Laser Cutting II: Optimize Your Laser Cutting will cover a variety of topics – from re-sequencing your artwork files in order to reduce cut time, to when to use different focus levels for specific cutting tasks.
Please note that you must have taken a previous laser-cutting class at NYC Resistor to qualify for Laser Cutting II.