Talk/Demonstration
February 2, 2018, 7:30pm-9:30pm, CLASS: Laser Cut Edgelit Acrylic Heart Class
What is this Event? This is an opportunity to learn a new skill, build something, and create the ultimate Valentine card. Wewill go through the process of converting a graphic file into an etched acrylic plaque, and then through the process of building a base with LEDs to light it up.This is an basic workshop…
Read MoreDecember 9, 2017, 1pm-4pm: CLASS: Learn to Solder Flashing LED Xmas Tree!
What is this class? 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 a Velleman MK130: 3D Xmas Tree Kit, perfect in time for the holidays! Buy tickets here ($30) https://members.hackpgh.org/event-2730974 If you cant make it…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2017, 12pm-4pm: CLASS: Welding 101, Industrial Lamp
This class is intended for beginner welders and those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder Students will learn to tack-weld into…
Read MoreNovember 4, 2017, 11am-3pm: CLASS: Intro to Basic Electronics (Make your own Piano)
Please buy tickets on Eventbrite below https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-electronics-class-make-your-own-piano-tickets-38673118338 Interested in Electronics? Want to build cool gadgets? Want to make your own Robot and take over the world? Come to HackPittsburgh and learn all about the basics of electronics, and build your own electronic piano! Topics which will be covered include: What is electricity? Essential concepts like:…
Read MoreOctober 22, 2017, 12pm-6pm: CLASS: Welding 101, Industrial Lamp
This class is intended for beginner welders and those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder Students will learn to tack-weld into place,…
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2017, 12pm-6pm: CLASS: Welding 101, Industrial Lamp
This class is intended for beginner welders and those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder Students will learn to tack-weld into place,…
Read MoreAugust 12, 2017, 2-4pm: Demo: Transmission Of Music And Speech Over A Light Beam
Come see an awesome electronics demonstration by our Swiss CMU Professor member Luc Berger. His demonstrations are always extremely popular, unusual, and interesting. Its the kind of stuff you wish Physics teachers did more of in school. Topics for the demo • This demonstration starts with a simple review and…
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…
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