Repurposing Technology, Making Art

We had so much fun at last month’s arduino class, we decided to re-run all three sessions.

Expect a fun crash course on everything you will need to get busy creating with your Arduino. We’ll cover all the key concepts, from learning the fundamental aspects of programming with the Arduino language, to the different types of materials you can use in your projects and prototypes. Our aim for this course is to send you home with a cool project to show your friends, a whole bunch of new ideas and the knowledge and resources to produce some Arduino magic!

General tickets are $90. The ticket covers all three sessions:

Wednesday, November 28, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 5, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

All sessions held at Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street.

If you are coming to the class with some knowledge of microprocessors, basic circuitry and/or programming, you may attend just one or two sessions for $30 each. Email contact@thehacktory.org for details.

The cost of the class does not include materials. We will have an assortment of sensors, buzzers, motors and more for you to experiment with in class. Depending on what you want to buy and what you already own, expect to spend $0 – $40 on supplies.

Yee-haw, another soldering workshop is coming up soon! Join us on November 14 and learn the basics of melting metal in this hands-on class. If you still haven’t picked up an iron, now’s the time! Soldering is an essential skill for all doers and makers.

Learn to solder the right way in one evening of fun and high temperatures. You’ll soon be on your way to building your own awesome electronic projects.

When?  Wednesday, November 14, 6pm – 9pm
Where? Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street
Cost?  $30 (includes materials)

We had to reschedule last month’s Intro to Circuits class due to technical difficulties. If you couldn’t make our last date, here’s a second chance!

Wednesday, November 7, 6pm – 9pm
$35 includes goodies to take home
Location: Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street

Have you been tantalized by neat projects using LEDs, Arduinos, or EL-wire? Ever wondered what’s going on inside your computer, television, or vacuum cleaner?

Electricity permeates our modern existence, and learning your way around circuits is the first step in demystifying it. In this class, we’ll start with the very basics, teaching you how to identify common circuit components, use tools like multimeters and breadboards, read schematics and datasheets, and describe what’s going on with a few equations. You can choose one of our projects to build, or bring your own project to work on.

If you’re feeling stuck on how to construct this year’s Halloween costume — be it a 10-foot cheese grater or Genesis-era Peter Gabriel — it’s time to bring in the ultimate hack: duct tape. For minimum cost and maximum fun, join us on Monday, October 22 between 6pm and 9pm to learn how to use duct tape like a pro. We’ll have experts on hand to help you realize your vision, and plenty of the silver stuff (and some other colors, too). We’ll also have bonus soft circuit goodies like conductive thread and wearable LEDs to add sparkle and get your costume tech-ready for our Halloween Hacker Masquerade on November 3.

Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street
Monday, Oct 22, 6pm – 9pm
$10

Hope to see you there!

Amazing duct tape cyberman by artist Rob Emery

Have you been tantalized by neat projects using LEDs, Arduinos, or EL-wire? Ever wondered what’s going on inside your computer, television, or vacuum cleaner?

Electricity permeates our modern existence, and learning your way around circuits is the first step in demystifying it. In this class, we’ll start with the very basics, teaching you how to identify common circuit components, use tools like multimeters and breadboards, read schematics and datasheets, and describe what’s going on with a few equations. You can choose one of our projects to build, or bring your own project to work on.

When? Saturday, October 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where? Asian Arts Initiative — 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia
Cost? $35 (includes materials)