OlyMEGA (Olympia Makers, Engineers, Geeks, & Artists)

IT Night (Networking Class)

Tonight we are starting an ongoing networking class. First class will be introduction to networking and we will grow from there based on the learning speed of attendees. Some members have shown interest in taking the Network+ certification by Comptia. Most training will be focused on learning to pass the certification.

Hope to see you there!

IT Night

The focus is IT, but that can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. The night is hosted by three long term OlyMEGA members with extensive experience in many aspects of IT. We try to start the meeting with a presentation from a member on something in which they have expertise. After that we work on projects. Currently that has focused on designing and developing a new network for the OlyMEGA space.

Some of the topics.

• Networking (VPN, WiFi)
• Home computer security
• Computer Basics
• Home Automation
• Web site creation
• Server hosting
• High level IT security practices.

We would love to get your ideas!

For now this event is limited to OlyMEGA members. Feel free to drop in and try it out for a few nights to see if you are interested.

Hope to see you there!

We are members of OlyMega, (Olympia Makers, Engineers, Geeks, and Artists) who meet every other week to build things and further our electronics and programing skills. Our Wednesday meetup started out as a dedicated Arduino Meetup, but we have decided to expand our purview to include more electronics, radio, networking, and programming.

Some of the disciplines we work in are:

• Electronics repair and re-use
• Circuit design + fabrication
• Radio communication and mesh networking
• Robotics and Mechatronics
• Sensors and Automation

Of course, our main focus will always be on Making Things. If you are interested in learning something new, or just looking for a place to work with other people whose interests intersect with yours, come see us at OlyMega!

The best way to reduce the need to buy more clothes is to take care of what you have. Come learn how to repair, reenforce and beautify your clothes to give them more life.
Holes in your socks? Darning will strengthen your sole. (Pun intended.)
Rip in your pants? Color match a patch or go wild with a fun pattern.
Popped a seam or tore your coat? Thread and needle are your friends, either using a sewing machine or by hand.
Holes in sweaters and sweatshirts disappear.
I am Teresa and welcome you to bring your clothes that need some extra love. Clothing repair materials and tools are available for use on site.
You can learn:

• Basic Repairs: Techniques to sew on buttons, mend rips and tears, and fix loose hems.
• Alterations: How to take in or let out seams, adjust waistbands, and shorten or lengthen hems.
• Creative Patching: Methods for patching worn areas in a way that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Fabric Knowledge: Understanding different fabric types and the best repair methods for each.
• Tool Use: Proper use of sewing tools like needles, threads, thimbles, scissors, and sewing machines.

We are back to hosting Open House Weekly.

• What we'll do
Weekly Open house. Bring a project to share, question to ask, or just curiosity of what we do.

• What to bring
Any project you want to share, yourself, your friends, questions about the group or your projects.

• Important to know
The door is on the back side of the building which faces State Ave NE with a space mural on it.

I will bring a selection of 3 or more games to choose from. If you have a favorite, please bring it to play and share. If you want, we may stay later than 9:30 pm. Donation or OlyMEGA membership appreciated.

Vcave is a CNC design program that OlyMega members have access to.

1. The meetings will get you going on Vcarve and help with the program and designing your project.
2. You can get training on a CNC and get help doing your project.

It's a great time to talk to people with the same interests and design and cut those projects.

Free time to work on individual projects. A key holder member will open the space and you are welcome to work independently while they are there.

The primary focus is on helping HAM noobs determine if they'd like to pursue licensing, and to help those who have decided to, to get their ticket. We're probably not going to turn this into full license-prep classes, unless the interest turns firmly in this direction.

Many Technicians have proven they can pass the test, but don't always understand the ins-and-outs of radio and their gear. We'll help everyone understand what the rules are, and why they are, and help them become comfortable with their gear.

As a group, OlyMEGA has access to many tools that are used too infrequently for everyone to justify buying. We'll be bringing in some of these tools, to show how they are used and to let participants use them for their gear and projects.

Open time for members to come use the space for projects or hanging out.