Posts by Geno Soroka

Do you have what it takes to learn from the best wandmaker in town? Have you ever dreamed of having your own wand, just like Harry? Or maybe you dreamed of being like Ollivander and crafting them yourself… Class description: Come down to HackPGH and learn how to safely run a wood lathe, turn soft…

Do you have what it takes to learn from the best wandmaker in town? Have you ever dreamed of having your own wand, just like Harry? Or maybe you dreamed of being like Ollivander and crafting them yourself… Class description: Come down to HackPGH and learn how to safely run a wood lathe, turn soft…

Learn the basics of MIG welding on steel! NOTE: You MUST sign up at this site to be counted as attending and to pay your class fee: https://members.hackpgh.org/event-3562017 Description: This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of MIG welding. We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, and more!…

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…

Learn the basics of flat stick welding on steel! This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of stick welding. No experience needed! We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, padding, and more! Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they must wear natural fiber…

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 board. …

Great, you know how to make an Arduino microcontroller do stuff…  now you need to make things for it to do stuff to!  Never fear, Dr. Newcomer is teaching a class on circuit design: the subtle art of figuring out how to connect electronics bits together without anything blowing up.  Unless you want it to,…

What is this class? This class is an introduction to soldering for the complete beginner. We 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 a working alarm clock with LED display. Buy tickets here ($40) https://members.hackpgh.org/event-3300035 Recommended…