Events
Pictures from our July 3rd Cookout
by Joe on Jul.04, 2011, under Events
Here are some pictures from our July 3rd Cookout. Thanks to everyone that was able to make it out, it was a good time.
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Vehicle Maintenance June 25th Noon @ The Space
by Joe on Jun.11, 2011, under Events, Presentations, Workshops
Saturday, June 25th, the Midsouth Makers are hosting a class on basic vehicle maintenance. If you’re interested in learning more about your car or truck and how to perform common maintenance tasks on your own, feel free to sign up at http://www.midsouthmakers.org/events/. This class will be performed using hand tools, both to show “how” and “how easy” it is to do these things.
We will be covering the following topics:
- “Under the Hood”
- Alternator
- Distributor Cap
- AC Compressor
- Battery
- Serpentine Belt
- Power Steering Pump
- Spark Plugs
- Air Input Ducts
- Standard Fluids
- Oil
- Transmission
- Power Steering
- Brake
- Windshield Wiper
- How to check air pressure
- How to change air filters and windshield wipers
- How to change a serpentine belt
- How to change out spark plugs and wires
If we have enough time, we will also attempt to cover how to change a tire and go over some more advanced topics, such as sensors, fuel rails, and a few other things, in Dealer Service Alternative you will get anything done by the best professionals. It is important and essential to take manage and care of your car.
We look forward to seeing to you there!
What is Fiberglass? Learn how to Fiberglass with MidsouthMakers
by Joe on Jun.06, 2011, under Events, Workshops
Update!:
For those of you that were not able to attend for one reason or another, we made a DVD for sale so you too can learn the secrets of fiberglassing. Of course, those that attended may also purchase a copy of the DVD as well. The cost of the DVD is $5.00 payable as a donation to the group. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this DVD, please let us know and Kevin will have them at the meeting this Friday for pickup.
The long awaited, highly anticipated event of the year is finally about to take place! Meeting Sharon Stone? Nope. Getting to blow up Mount Rushmore? Wrong again!
Learning how to fiberglass? Bingo! This Saturday, June 11th at 11:00, the Midsouth Makers will be hosting a how to work with fiberglass 101. The cost is only $5! Ever wonder what is fiberglass? Come learn the basics class which will teach you the fundamentals of working with fiberglass enabling you to start using your new skill immediately to start making really cool stuff.
If you have something you would like to try your hand at custom fiberglassing, please feel free to bring it with you! There should be plenty of resin and matting to go around!
Details:
WHEN: Saturday June 11th 11am
WHERE: 2203 Freemont Rd. Memphis, TN 38114
COST: $5 per person
It WILL be HOT, but if fiberglass insulation makes you itch, then wear long sleeves! Preferably a light cotton shirt that you don’t mind disposing of afterwards.
We hope to see you there!
Friday the 13th De Soldering Class
by Joe on May.10, 2011, under Electronics, Events, Meetings, Projects, Workshops
Haunted by old computer parts? Frightened by the prospect of having them go to waste? This Friday, May 13th at 7pm we’re going to break the curse of broken electronics with our first de soldering class! Come by the space and you’ll learn how to exorcise the demons that plague your old hardware by learning how to remove solder and reclaim your parts for good!
Image copyright Becky Stern
There is no cost to participate, however any donations to the group would be greatly appreciated.
You won’t need a young priest or an old priest, simply bring the following supplies if you can (if you cannot, don’t worry, we will share!):
• Soldering Irons
• Picks (dental type)
• Alligator Clips
• Tweezers
• Solder Suckers
• Stainless Steel/Brass scrub pads
• Circuits that you wish to desolder
We will provide participants with the following items and our assurances that they are free of any bad luck:
• Solder wick
• Solder flux
• Brass wool
• Kapton tape
• Helping Hands
• Alcohol (for cleaning flux)
All black cats, broken mirrors, and open umbrellas are welcome! Sign-up at http://www.midsouthmakers.org/events
May 6th Meeting @ University of Memphis Eng Tech Building Room 227
by Joe on May.06, 2011, under Electronics, Events, Meetings, Presentations
As a special thanks for the MidsouthMakers assistance during SoutheastCon, the University of Memphis Student Branch of IEEE would like to welcome the MidsouthMakers to come to the Engineering Technology building for a demonstration of some projects we have been working on. We will be starting at the normal meeting time of 7pm, in Room 227, on the second floor of ET. The meeting will take the place of the normal Friday, May 6th meeting. We will be demoing the robot we took to competition this year, as well as one of our CNC machines, a programmable robot arm, and a professional grade 3D printer.
The University of Memphis is located in midtown Memphis, near the intersection of Poplar and Goodlett. The Engineering Technology building is across the street from the large parking lot on Central Avenue. Attached is a link to a map of the University of Memphis campus, with the Engineering Technology building highlighted in red.