Soldering Sunday Oct 28th Cancelled due to Hurricane Potential and Prep
Many people are focusing on hurricane preparation. So we will be
canceling Soldering Sunday on Oct 28th . -_Rick
canceling Soldering Sunday on Oct 28th . -_Rick
FUBAR-B-Q Tonight, 10/6, 6PM!
The space has some fresh paint, and the weather looks good! Hope to see everyone there!
THIS WEEKEND: Join FUBAR at Maker Faire, FUBAR-B-Q next weekend, and more!!!
Hello! FUBAR Labs will be at World Maker Faire this weekend, September 29th and 30th in the Hackerspace Area, next to the Power Racing Series track! Come say “Hi!” and check out some of the projects we are working on. Details, including map and schedules, at http://www.makerfaire.com -- if you’ve never been to Maker Faire, you must find a way to get there this year! FUBAR-B-Q & Open House -- Join us for food and fun! 6PM, October 6th (Saturday after Maker Faire) -- RSVP on Meetup! We also have a full set of classes coming up for the Fall after Maker Faire. Here’s the schedule, click the links to register, more details further down:
- October 14th, 1-4PM: Intro to Electronics and Breadboarding.
- October 20th, 1-4PM: Intro to Programming with Processing.
- October 21st, 1-4PM: Intro to Arduino.
- November 3rd, 1-4PM: Intro to the Laser Cutter.
- November 4th, 1-4PM: Advanced Arduino.
- November 17th, 1-4PM: Creating Circuit Boards with Fritzing.
- November 18th, 1-4PM: Arduino and Motor Shields.
- December 2nd, 1-4PM: Arduino and LCD Screens.
Check http://fubarlabs.org for latest info and updates. More Details: October 14th, 1-4PM: Intro to Electronics and Breadboarding. Come learn the basics of circuitry, electronics and working with breadboards, including resistors, potentiometers, LEDs, circuits, and more! Class includes a small electronics kit. This class, combined with “Intro to Programming” and Intro to Arduino, will get you well on your way to working with Arduino. Registration is now open! October 20th, 1-4PM: Intro to Programming with Processing. Processing is a fun, easy to use, cross platform programming environment. If you’ve never programmed before, or are rusty, this is a great class to get your started. You’ll learn about variables, loops, syntax This class, combined with Intro to Electronics and Intro to Arduino, will get you well on your way to hacking with Arduino. Bring your laptop -- or let us know if you need one provided! Registration is now open! October 21st, 1-4PM: 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. Bring your laptop -- or let us know if you need one provided! Registration is now open! November 3rd, 1-4PM: Intro to the Laser Cutter. FUBAR has a 40W CO2 laser cutter that is useful for cutting wood and acrylic. Come learn the basics of operating the machine so that you can start making projects with it! Bring your laptop -- or let us know if you need one provided! Registration is now open! November 4th, 1-4PM: Advanced Arduino. This class is for anyone who understands the basics of the Arduino Microcontroller and wants to take their projects to the next level. In 'Advanced Arduino' you will learn to write sketches that fully take advantage of the capabilities of the Arduino. You will also learn new ways make your Arduino communicate with other devices. Topics include:
Bring your laptop -- or let us know if you need one provided! Students must also provide their own Arduino and USB cable, or choose the Arduino option above (supplies are limited).
Students are expected to understand the basics of the Arduino, including digital and analog input/output, if and loop statements, and basic serial output (sending text output to the computer). This class picks up where our previous class, Intro to Arduino left off. Students who attended Intro to Arduino will receive a $10 cash rebate on the day of the class.
Bring your laptop -- or let us know if you need one provided! Registration is now open! November 17th, 1-4PM: Creating Circuit Boards with Fritzing. Details coming soon! November 18th, 1-4PM: Arduino and Motor Shields. Details coming soon! December 2nd, 1-4PM: Arduino and LCD Screens. Details coming soon!
Look out Nerdy Derby!!
New member Paul used the laser cutter to prepare some parts for his @makerfaire @nerdyderby entry!
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Welding at FUBAR: @PPPRS Entry gets a new Front End!
Special thanks to Officer Eric and Special Visitor Don for welding and grinding lessons and assistance!
Welding at FUBAR: @PPPRS Entry gets a new Front End!
Special thanks to Officer Eric and Special Visitor Don for welding and grinding lessons and assistance!
FUBAR FUNdraisers!
Hello! FUBAR Labs needs your support, especially as we gear up for World Maker Faire and a new slate of fall classes.
While FUBAR gets most of its income from member dues and class fees, we do rely on donations from the greater community of hackers and makers.
Every little bit helps. If you believe in what we do, have used the space in the past, or plan to in the future, a donation would be really appreciated.
First -- our monthly fundraiser. This helps close the gap between dues and operating expenses each month, including rent, PSE&G, and Internet.
Second -- our first "proper" fundraiser! We need to update/upgrade/replace some of our hand tools. For instance, we need things like a complete socket and wrench set, and our rechargeable hand tools need a new battery. We're 43% of the way there!!
Thank you everyone who has given already. If you haven't, even $5 would take us a long way. We promise not to blow it all on caffeine.
Feel free to email the officers at officers@fubarlabs.org if you have any questions. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@fubarlabs) and like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fubarlabs) to keep up-to-date on our latest goings-on.
Or -- come visit us for Open Hack Night on Thursdays, or Soldering Sunday! Check our website for dates and times.
Testing MOSFET Motor Control and more
In preparation for the Power Racing Series exhibition race at World Maker Faire, members have been testing old batteries, thinking about the mechanics, and experimenting with MOSFETs for high-power motor control.
DNA Modeling
Student visitor Mateo worked on a laser-cut DNA model during open-hack night.
The CNC Gantry Mill in Action
There is still more work to be done, but the cnc mill did successfully mill some MDF!
