Blog: Arch Reactor Blog

  • Silk Dyed Eggs

    Silk Dyed Eggs

    Thanks to Alix for her class on Sunday, March 29 on Silk Dyed Eggs!     What lovely patterns from thrift-store silk neckties.

  • 3D Printer Meetup on TV

    On February the 27, Nine Network visited Arch Reactor and aired a publication on March 25th.  Below is the video. “A visit to the Arch Reactor Hackerspace, a workshop on South Jefferson for technology enthusiasts, inventors, and tinkerers. Many say this is the kind of place needed by cities that want to nurture an innovative…

  • Ukrainian Eggs, aka Pysanky

    Ukrainian Eggs, aka Pysanky

    Diane S. lead us in the creation of the eggs along with her friend Jen.

  • First Friday Report

    First Friday Report

    Game On First Friday at The Science Center was well attended by Arch Reactor Members with Bob S., Sam H., John, Lloyd L., Chris W.,  Morgan M.and Tom B. working the Arch Reactor table. Di S., and Gene J. were in attendance but working at other tables. We had a working 5 button Close Encounters…

  • Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83

    Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83

    “Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most human.” http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-spock-of-star-trek-dies-at-83.html?_r=0

  • 2015 Election Results

    Here are the results from last night’s elections: President    Deech MestelVice President    Bob SatchellTreasurer    Michael KubaSecretary    Joe CathellSergeant at Arms    Ryan Williams Public Relations    Gene JordanEducation    Niels BlackWebmaster    Travis Megee

  • Fire & Ice – Fifth Annual Fundraiser

    Fire & Ice – Fifth Annual Fundraiser

    The Gateway Burners and Arch Reactor are teaming up for the fifth year in a row to present Fire and Ice. The event is for ages 21 and up. Each group will be present to host correlative activities and entertainment as well as provide information about their organizations. The event will be $10 per person.…

  • Laser Engraving Cheat Sheet

    Laser Engraving Cheat Sheet

    Diane has created a handy cheat sheet for laser engraving into wood.  

  • BrushBot has Evolved to AgitatorBot!

    It’s somewhat effective… One of the members at the space was working on some circuit boards, but they were taking a long time to etch because there was no agitator (being just a tupperware bowl and some muratic acid rather than a proper etching tank). He was walking over to the bowl every few minutes…

  • Autonomous Robot Race Results

    Categories: Fastest Lap – George with a 20 second time First to cross finish line (all racing at once) – George Endurance (Most Laps) – Niels won with 10+ laps and he most likely could have gone further but we stopped it.