SnoCo Makers

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Lithopanes are thin plaque of translucent material, normally porcelain, which has been molded to various thickness, such that when backlit the different thicknesses show as different shades, forming an image. They were invented in France in 1820 and became very popular in lampshades, nightlights, or to be hung on windows. Traditionally, lithopanes were made by hand carving wax on a glass backing, then making a plaster of paris mold, which becomes the reuseable mold for porcelain.



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Chemical vapor smoothing is a post processing technique that allows us to smooth out the layer lines on a 3D print. Join Terence in the Orange Room as we first setup a print of a vase on a Prusa Mk4. We will then do chemical vapor smoothing on some prints. Participants will be able to take home some of the chemical vapor smoothed prints that we will be working on.

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Member price: $45

Join us at SnoCo Makers for an exciting workshop where we will delve into the world of DIY electronics. In this hands-on session, we will explore the basics of The Arduino platform and how to use it in your own projects. Whether you are a newcomer to the maker scene or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

Come learn about the fundamentals of microcontrollers, the Arduino ecosystem, computer programming and basic electronics in a fun and welcoming environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of setting up an Arduino and creating some simple projects. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow makers in our vibrant community. You will learn:

### Intro to Ardunio and Electronics

• What Arduino is – What Arduino is, the different types of Arduino boards (e.g., Uno, Nano), and the basics of how microcontrollers work.
• Parts, Components & How to Prototype Electronics – Briefly introduce common components: LEDs, resistors, capacitors, potentiometers, sensors, and jumper wires.
• Basic Electronics - Simple circuit principles like current, voltage, and resistance. How to use a multimeter to measure these.
• Schematics - How to reading basic electronics schematics

### Coding Concepts

• How to setup the Ardunio environment and use it to program firmware (code) into the Arduino
• Variables and Data Types – Explain basic data types (int, float, bool) and how to declare and use variables.
• Control Structures – Introduce `if` statements and `for`/`while` loops. A good practice is to pair coding concepts with physical outcomes (e.g., blink an LED a set number of times).
• Functions – (e.g., `setup()` and `loop()` in - Arduino) and the idea of reusable code for modularity

### Digital I/O (Input/Output) Basics

• Digital Output – Use LEDs and show how to control them.
• Digital Input – Use pushbuttons to control LEDs, introducing the concept of input states (HIGH vs. LOW).
• Debouncing – Introduce the concept of debouncing for buttons.

### Sensor Basics

• Basic Sensors – Use a temperature sensor, photoresistor, or ultrasonic sensor to read environmental data.
• Reading Sensor Values – Show how to interpret values from sensors and make decisions with `if` statements.

Together, we will build a temperature-based thermal warning system that you can take home.

A Windows laptop that you can install software on is highly suggested, but we can provide you one if you don't have one. Materials are provided, and included in the cost of the class.

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This is a discovery session on electroforming copper for jewelry making and electroplating 3D prints. As this is one of our first times in using an electroform kit, results aren't guaranteed.

Electroforming is a method of electroplating onto non-conductive material. We will provide some dried leaves and chemically vapor smoothed 3D prints for electroforming copper onto.

Task Description (skills taught)
Enclosure - Aluminum extrusion work (tapping, drilling, extrusion assembly)
Motion - Building the OpenBuilds C-Beam sliders (mechanical assembly)
Motion - Building the motor and pulley tensioner subsystems (processing 3D Printed parts, mechanical assembly)
Optics - Building the kinematic tube mount (processing 3D Printed parts, mechanical assembly)
Optics - Building the mirror box assembly (processing 3D Printed parts, mechanical assembly, optical component handling)
Electrical - Wiring harness build (wire stripping and crimping, electrical troubleshooting)
Electrical - Control panel wiring (wire stripping and crimping, schematic reading, electrical troubleshooting)
Electrical - Wire management (wire management)
Please join our Discord (if you haven't already) and post a message into #makerspace-laser-build and introduce yourself and what you are interested in so I can plan the build.

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This is a continuation of 3D Printing 101 class, where we will go over intermediate techniques

Printing with single material support
Color Changes
Flexible Materials
Threaded Inserts
Embedding Hardware
Embedding another 3D Print
Print In Place Mechanisms
Plus maybe one or two extra tricks... :-P

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