Posts by Adam
July 13, 2019, 1pm – 3pm: Computer Building Workshop
Interested in computers, but are totally lost on how to put a computer together? Bring your own computer parts OR come and learn on a full-sized desktop here at HackPGH! A guided tour of assembling real, working (well. they were working at one point… some of them.) computers with real parts. All computer parts, tools,…
Read MoreJuly 6, 2019, 9am – 4pm: Welding 101 with Kiefer – Intro to Stick Welding (SMAW)
Learn the basics of flat stick welding on steel! Description: This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of stick welding. We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, padding, and more! Requirements: No experience needed! Safety notes: Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they…
Read MoreJuly 2, 2019, 6pm – 8pm: Circuit Design for Arduinos with Dr. Newcomer: Session ONE
Basic Info: A continuation of skills from the Intro to Arduinos class. Session ONE of a three-session class. Description: Great, you know how to make an Arduino microcontroller do stuff in the Intro class… now you need to make things for the Arduino to control! Never fear, Dr. Newcomer is teaching a class on circuit…
Read MoreJune 29, 2019, 1pm – 5pm: Welding 102 with Kiefer – Stick welding (SMAW) Welding Fundamentals
Description: Intermediate welding class with Kiefer. More sophisticated stick welding techniques building off of the 101 class. One session. Requirements: This is the second part to the 101a and 101b classes! Only registrants who took the 101a AND 101b class at any time may register for this class! Safety notes: Students are not permitted to…
Read MoreJune 25, 2019, 6pm – 8pm: Intro to Arduino Programming with Dr. Newcomer
Description: Interested in learning programming? Electronics? How to make shiny things that interact with people, or embedded devices that do things automatically for you? Maybe someday even creating electronic minions to carry out your maniacal whims? Dr. Newcomer is teaching a class for embedded computer programming in C++ using the easy and common Arduino microcontroller…
Read MoreHackPGH December Newsletter
*Dusts off the spiderwebs from the keyboard* WOW, this thing still works! We’ve been very busy from the last time you’ve heard from us. We don’t even know where to start! We have some important updates! We’ve been busy making waves in the community! We’ve kicked off PA’s Manufacturing Week with Making Your Future, Secretary Davin,…
Read MoreMany awesome events in July at HackPGH!
Saturday, July 15, 2017, 2pm-4pm: Introductory Programming in Python What is this Class? This is an INTRODUCTORY class for people wanting to start learning how to program computers. It is intended for people who have never programmed anything before; we can’t cram an entire college-level programming class into one evening, but this class should leave…
Read MoreJune 17, 10am-2pm, CLASS: Intro to Motor Control with Arduino
What is this Class? This is the next class in HackPittsburgh’s series of classes for 2017. We are continuing on the journey to be able to build your own robot or 3d printer. Now that you know a little bit about sensors and Arduino programming, its time to learn how to make things…
Read MoreMay 20, 10am-2pm, Learn to Solder Class
Plenty of tickets left for Learn to Solder Class on May 20 @ 10am-2pm This class will teach you to solder or help you practice your skills if they are a little rusty. We will guide you through the process of building an Arduino from a kit. Kits will be provided and in the end…
Read MoreMay 2017: Upcoming Classes and Events in May!
May is going to be a busy month for HackPittsburgh! Free Intro to Oscilloscopes class on May 5th at 7pm. 3D Printer Group Meeting 3DPPGH on May 10th at 7pm. https://sites.google.com/site/3dppgh/home HackPittsburgh will have a booth at Remake Learning Days Kickoff on May 15, 3-6pm https://remakelearningdays.org/event/remake-learning-days-kick-off-event Learn to Solder Class on May 20th, 10am-2pm (Part…
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