Freeside Atlanta

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is a critical skill in many hobbies in professional fields. It allows someone to create programs for computerized machines like CNC routers.

This CAM & CNC class covers the basic knowledge needed to program a CNC machine that could be found in the home shop, local maker space, or even professional shop.

Participants will learn about different CNC machines and processes and why CAM is used for CNC machines. They will program a part to be made on either a router out of wood or a plasma table out of mild steel and take home their part. The class uses Fusion 360, a common software package for hobbyists and professionals.

Participants do NOT need to have their own Fusion licenses for this class. CAD knowledge can be useful but is not necessary. Knowledge of milling can be helpful, but is not necessary. Freeside offers a separate class on how to use a Bridgeport Mill and a separate class on CAD.

Freeside is chock full of tools that you can use to build almost anything. With these great tools comes great responsibility, so this class is meant to teach individuals who are new to woodworking how to properly operate the equipment, and also to serve as check-off for all new members (even experienced ones) who plan to use the shop.

This class is FREE to Freeside's members, and non-members can sign up here on Meetup. Questions? Send an email to [email protected]!

Required attire:

• Closed-toed boots/shoes
• Long sleeves or tee shirt
• Safety eyewear (provided by Freeside)

Tools that will be introduced:

• Band Saw
• Drill Press
• Miter Saw
• Table Saw
• Jointer
• Planer

This class is designed for women who have wanted to learn how to use power tools or improve the skill you currently have. You will learn how to use a circular saw, drill, and jigsaw and leave with a completed project. To quote a friend, "I can make anything with these 3 tools." My hope is that you will have the confidence to undertake wood working projects and repairs on your own. And have some fun doing it!

See you soon!

Craft your own glowing cloud using the power of Arduino, LED strips, hot glue, and other household items!

This easy workshop walks you through the basics of using an Arduino microcontroller and pre-built libraries to control custom looks for LED strips. You will also learn the basics of soldering as there will be some hardware building involved. ⚡

At the end of the workshop, you'll walk away with a cool, glowy cloud that you can hang anywhere, basic knowledge of how to build an electronic circuit, and some sick new soldering skills.

If you have a laptop, please bring it with you for the coding section of the class. If you don't have one, never fear - the instructor will have a computer so you can upload code to the cloud.

Please be mindful that seating is limited and that extra supplies may not be available.