FUBAR Labs

FUBAR Labs Site Updated

The site has been a bit out-of-shape since Posterous was turned off, but now all the content should work, and the links correct. As PostHaven improves their offering we will slowly get back to the depth of site we used to have.

If you notice anything that doesn't work, please let us know.

- Veep

info@fubarlabs.org

This Spring @ FUBAR

Join us at TCF 2013 - March 16th

FUBAR will once again be offering an all-day Arduino Workshop, covering an intro to Arduino, a hands-on lab (limited space available), and some information on connecting your Arduino to the network.
Information on the Trenton Computer Festival can be found here: http://www.tcf-nj.org/

Upcoming Classes

We've got some exciting classes scheduled for March and April:

Intro to Arduino, Sunday, March 24, 1PM -- Register Here
Circuit Board Etching with Intro to Fritzing, Sunday, April 7th, 1PM -- Register Here
Arduino on the Network, Sunday, April 21st, 1PM -- Register Here

More details, below!

We Need Your Help!

We currently have two fundraisers in progress! Our usual monthly fundraiser to help with operating costs, and a fundraiser to replace our 3D printer.
Help make FUBAR more awesome -- please consider donating!

Arduino on the Network

Learn how to use an Arduino an and Ethernet Shield to get your Arduino on the network! We will focus on setting up a web server, logging sensor data to Thingspeak, and interaction between networked Arduinos. Requires basic Arduino knowledge. Class price includes small electronics kit, and optionally an Arduino and ethernet shield.

Please Bring: Laptop (Mac or PC) with Arduino software installed; Arduino; USB Cable

Ticket Description	Price
Non-Members, includes ethernet shield	$85
Non-Members, no shield	$40
Members, includes ethernet shield	$50

Circuit Board Etching Class with Intro to Fritzing

Learn how to take your projects to the next level by creating your own printed circuit boards! Class will focus on designing and laying out a circuit board in Fritzing, then creating, assembling, and testing the circuit board. Class price includes materials to complete a simple circuit board project. Students can create their own custom circuit designs, but would need to provide any additional materials, if needed.

Please Bring: Laptop

Ticket Description	Price
Non-Members	$50
Members	$10

Intro to Arduino

Arduino is a fun, easy to use microcontroller used by artists, hackers, and makers in various projects that require electronic control. This class will give you a good understanding of how to get your Arduino controlling outputs, reading inputs (analog and digital), making decisions, and working with libraries, such as the servo library. Tickets are available that include a small electronics kit, and optionally an Arduino Uno. Intro to Electronics and Breadboarding and Intro to Programming courses are recommended if you need more experience in those areas.

Please Bring: Laptop with Arduino software installed;

Ticket Description	Price
Non-Members, includes Arduino Uno	$80
Non-Members, BYOA	$50
Members, BYOA	$10

Open Hack Night

Lots of projects! Laser cutting, custom Nerf ammo, electronic kit sorting... Fun for all!

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2012: The year in review!

FUBAR had a great 2012! Thank you to everyone who has helped make the space awesome. There's lots more coming up for 2013.

Some highlights from 2012:

Our fundraisers have been successful, including our first tools fundraiser
We expanded our space
Gifted Heroes conference and classes were very well received
We ran successfully, and now have, a full suite of classes, covering electronics, Arduino, laser cutting, and programming
Assisted some First Robotics Teams
The space is genuinely useful: it’s reasonably clean, stocked with working tools, and getting better organized
Made the Star Ledger: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/rutgers_to_create_2_hackerspac.html
Successful presence at Steampunk World Fair, Trenton Computer Festival, and the Highland Park Street Fair
Two members made Hack-A-Day - congratulations to Jason and Graham!
Formed an official FCC Ham Radio Club, NJ2FU
Maker Faire: Presence in the Hackerspace area, Power Racing Series, Nerdy Derby, Biodiesel... with lots of coverage online
Rick’s FUBARino got released
WePay has helped us get our dues, classes, and fundraising organized

Thanks again, and Happy New Year!

Holiday party

New tools!

Graham's Rocket is Something Cool at Fubar Labs

Download p140.mov

Graham created his own liquid fueled rocket engine and test platform. The project uses Arduino and xbee that data is then graphed in his performance tests. Details on the Fubar Labs wiki: http://wiki.fubarlabs.org/fubarwiki/Small-Liquid-Fueled-Rocket-Engines.ashx

FUBAR's 2013 Christmas Party

On Saturday 15th December, starting at 18:30, FUBAR Labs will be holding its Christmas party, for members and anyone who would like to join us.

So, if 2013 is the year you want to seriously work on that project you've been longing to do, then FUBAR Labs may well be the venue for you to kick start that ambiton. Come and discuss it over a few drinks and mincepies with our members.

For more details, email info@fubarlabs.org

As there will be a lethal combination of wit, alcohol and heavy machinery, this isn't an event where children are welcome.

Upcoming Classes and Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone has safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Two upcoming classes @ FUBAR:

December 2nd, 1-4PM: Arduinos and Motors. This class will cover interfacing DC motors, servos, and stepper motors to your Arduino. We will be using the AccelStepper library. Bring your own Arduino and laptop.

https://www.wepay.com/events/fubar-arduino-and-motors

December 9th, 1-4PM: Arduinos and LCD Displays. This class will cover interfacing an Arduino to character and graphic LCD displays. Ticket includes small electronics kit including one character based and one graphic LCD display. Bring your own Arduino and laptop.

https://www.wepay.com/events/fubar-arduino-and-lcd-displays

(Turkey Photo from brickfrenzy)

Thursday Open Hack Night

Charging batteries for the quad copter project.