Chris has completed our new Shapeoko and run a few test jobs. On July 29th we will have a Shapeoko Workshop night where we will do training. That night we will teach you how to use design software like Easel to produce a simple bottle opener.
Chris has completed our new Shapeoko and run a few test jobs. On July 29th we will have a Shapeoko Workshop night where we will do training. That night we will teach you how to use design software like Easel to produce a simple bottle opener.
Photo by: Sarah Darby/Missouri Business Alert
Missouri Business Alert has published a great article discussing the Bright Ideas Expo and Arch Reactor's involvment.
Instructables and Dremel have selected Arch Reactor as one of its locations to host a build night to learn how to use Dremel tools and create awesome things!
We will be Dremel-ing and writing up our projects for others to learn via doing through the power of sharing knowledge. After a 15 minute safety demonstration, we will have five Dremel rotary tools with accessory kits and three Dremel reciprocating tools to make a mountain of awesome projects! We have a lot of things at Arch Reactor that could serve as the foundation for projects, but we want your ideas, your participation, and your projects to shine here. Bring any materials you may have and transform them into science, art, or something unique.
All are welcome. Check the Arch Reactor Calendar in July for the event datea and start time. There will be a mandatory 15 minute safety demonstration at the start of the build night.
Update: Tuesday, July 15th is the date. Show up as early as 7 pm to get started. If you can't make it until later, show up when you can. We have plenty of Dremel Tools to share.
Come out and build things with Dremel tools and learn how to make your projects a reality fast! See you there!
Update 6/22/2014: Below is a photo of the package of tools and accessories that have arrived for the Build Night.
Inventables is giving Arch Reactor a Shapeoko CNC mill kit! The parts have arrived, and we'll be scheduling an assembly event soon.
Inventables is also providing materials for us to host a workshop on how to use their Easel design system. When we get a firm date on when those materials will arrive, we'll schedule that workshop.
If you attended the workshop at the Bright Idea Expo, you can find the powerpoint and code on our github repository
Come check out the space at one of our regular Tuesday meetings or Sunday hack nights, year-round. Tuesday and Sunday events are always open to the public, and generally begin around 7:30 pm.
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Arch Reactor was founded in 2009 by a group of friends who liked technology, programming, making, and pizza. Now St. Louis' largest hackerspace, Arch Reactor's growing membership continues to bring new skills, projects, equipment, and people to one place.
For a deeper understanding of what we're about, you should check out our explanation of hackerspaces, perhaps read about one of our members' projects, or (best of all) come meet us in person at the next open event!