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Programming a Tiny85 with Arduino – January 2014
Tiny85: a simple, cheap alternative to dedicating an Arduino to a long-term project Atmel offers several processor chips in the same family as the Arduino’s ATMega328P that are often perfect for a...
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Introduction to vim class – February 2014
Learn how to edit text like a pro using vim! Students will learn how to create new files, edit text, and use powerful replacement techniques with regular expressions. No experience necessary! Please...
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Workshop 88 at the Wheaton Hamfest
Come out to the Kane County Fairgrounds today (Sunday, Jan 19) and check out the Workshop 88 table. Lots of great deals out here today.
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New online discussion group – linux device drivers
So that we can all learn about Linux Device Drivers, we have set up a Workshop 88 Google Group here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/workshop88linuxdrivers …to discuss this book:...
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Ham Radio at Workshop 88
There’s been a lot of activity around amateur radio at Workshop 88 in the last few weeks. The biggest portion of that was organized by Eric S. and Paul R., who had a table at the WCRA Mid-Winter...
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Arduino 301 – Controlling the outside world – March 2014
Workshop 88 is offering a continuation of the Arduino classes featuring a concentration on interfacing the arduino with external devices. solid state relays, H-bridges and other ways of controlling...
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Learn to Solder at Winfield Public Library
We’re teaching a soldering class at Winfield Public Library on Tuesday, February 11. You’ll get to make a TV-B-Gone and take it home with you! Non-Winfield residents are welcome to come, just check...
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How Many Hackers Does It Take To Change an Electric Rose?
Borg Bouquet Somewhere in the depths of downtown Glen Ellyn, hackers and crafters alike have come out of the woodwork to conquer Rachel Hellenga’s latest project: creating LED roses out of duct tape....
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Introduction to DIY surface mount – April 2014
This class will cover: How to apply solder paste and place parts in PCB assembly How to reflow your pcb to solder your components How to test your board. What you should know before coming to this...
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Using Eagle CAD Software to prepare files for PCB fabrication – April 2014
This class will start with a review of pcb layers Gerber file generation then cover: Sending the packages out for fabrication DIY, and Professional Service Bill of material and parts ordering What you...
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More on Using Eagle CAD PCB design Software – March 2014
This class will cover topics in Eagle related multi-page schematic design: Learn pcb layout, completing the layout in preparation for generating gerber files. Using the PCB auto router Using various...
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Using Eagle CAD PCB design Software – March 2014
This class will cover Schematic capture, PCB design, and CAD File generation. What you should know before coming to this class: You should be somewhat familiar with electronic circuits. What you should...
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Arduino 301 – Controlling the outside world – March 2014
Workshop 88 is offering a continuation of the Arduino classes featuring a concentration on interfacing the arduino with external devices. solid state relays, H-bridges and other ways of controlling...
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Upcycled LCD Entertainment Center… and Paper Elephants
This past Thursday night gathering at the Workshop, Rick Stewart showed up all smiles- though I’m not sure if this was due to his enthusiasm to show off his new gadget or in anticipation of Rachel’s...
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Bart Dring talks LinuxCNC and BeagleBone Black
Bart’s Delta Router – Not going to be there on Saturday, but look at how awesome it is! Bart Dring of MakerSlide fame is going to be out at Workshop 88 on Saturday, March 1 demonstrating CNC concepts...
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Tesla Coil Parts Built at W88
I thought I’d start posting some photos of Tesla Coil parts I have built with the help of some of the great resources available at Workshop 88 Completed primary coil, built at Workshop 88 Tesla Coil...
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IOLab: The Pocket Physics Lab
The University of Illinois has developed a new device called IOLab which allows students to explore physical principles and concepts in one all-in-one unit which can easily fit in a pocket. Andrew, a...
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3D printing demos with our Cupcake
We’ve been getting more and more requests for 3D printer demos lately. Inspired by not wanting to disappoint kids who didn’t even have their first iPad back in the days when it was magic to be able to...
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THOTCON 0×5 Badge Revealed
THOTCON is the annual, small venue, hacking conference based in Chicago IL, USA. THOTCON is a non-profit, non-commercial event looking to provide the best conference possible on a very limited...
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Revamping Workshop 88
Spring is in the air, flowers are emerging, and Glen Ellyn is slowly climbing out of what has been an incredibly trying winter. The new season has inspired us to take a new look at Workshop 88 and...
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