362 State

As many of you have no doubt heard we have been working tirelessly to secure a new building for Triple Cities Makerspace and we have exciting news: the long wait is over! As of this week we are now the proud owners of 362 State Street, Binghamton. We’re just North of Bennedum’s Locksmith, kitty corner to NYSEG, and conveniently located on the bus route. That being said the new space is not quite ready for public makering just yet. We’ve got some work ahead of us to get the space ready for its public opening in early May. So as of today, we are closing up shop at Baldwin Street and will not be hosting our usual public open house this Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming everyone in the coming month. We would also like to extend a big thank you to Spool MFG for graciously renting us space for the last few years and for all of their support while we were there.

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PC Build Class

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In this class you will learn how the parts of a desktop computer function and interact. You will also learn how to set up Windows 7, install software drivers, and update a computer. You will leave the class with a Dell Desktop computer with a Dual Core 2.6GHz processor, at least 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, DVD burner, as well as a flat screen LCD monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This class is a great way to get an affordable computer while also learning about how modern desktop computing technologies work. This class will be on 12-21-2014 from 6:30PM-9:30PM

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pc-build-class-tickets-14805290021
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Super Beginner Crochet 101 Class

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Super beginner crochet 101. Make a warm and cozy scarf for that special loved one this holiday season with this absolute no experience necessary super-beginner crochet class. You’ll leave with confidence in your skills and the tools to get started on other projects.

******Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available at the link below. Tickets are required to attend this class. ******
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crochet-class-tickets-14404559425

EL wire and NeoPixel Class

Give yourself the ability to illuminate. Whether it’s making Halloween props, finishing off a cool costume, or learning a cool skill – this class has everything you want to know about LED gadgetry. Students will learn about electroluminescent wire, including basic usage, wring, and will leave with a 2 meter piece of EL wire with a controller and will be walked through attaching EL wire to a fabric carrying bag. Students will also learn the basics of NeoPixels and will be instructed on usage and programming of Neopixels, and will leave with an Atmel controller and a bar array of NeoPixels. Class takes place on 10-11-14 from 2-PM-5PM. Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-wire-and-neopixels-tickets-13051811319

EL Wire Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroluminescent_wire
NeoPixel info:
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/overview

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Learn to Solder Class

This class will walk students through the basic of soldering including, basic safety and prep of using a soldering iron, proper soldering technique, how to solder wire to wire, wire to terminals, and soldering through hole components on a printed circuit board. The students will then be guided through assembling a small electronics kit which they will take home with them along with the soldering iron they use in class. Students must be 18 years or older, if you are a parent and our child wishes to attend this class please contact us directly at contact@tcmakerspace.com
Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-soldering-tickets-12869967419
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