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MakerSpace Events


March

Vacuum Forming

Foamcore modeling

Wed, March 1st
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Join us to learn 3D design concepts with TinkerCAD and 3D printing. We’ll put a small part you design on the 3D printer that you can pick up the next day.”

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Tuesday, March 14th
4-5pm
“In this short workshop, we’ll cover the basics of creating a form, the materials suitable for forming, how to load plastic into our vacuum former, and how to heat the plastic so it vacuum forms around your form.”

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Wed, March 15, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
“Foam Core is a ridiculously useful material! This course teaches techniques that professional designers use to make visual and functional prototypes.”

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Thu, March 16, 2017
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
“Part of the Places/Spaces Mapping Exhibit, learn tips and tricks of the how to maximize your GoPro with instruction from VIDL videographers”

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Tech talent south

CAD

Life Hacks

Arduino

Thu, March 16
5-7:30pm
“Learn the basics of coding and web development.”

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Thu, March 16
4:00-6:00pm
“Join us to learn 3D design concepts with TinkerCAD and 3D printing, and leave with your own unique, self-designed 3D printed part.”

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Mon, March 20, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Learn how to automate your life and release your inner innovator with life hack techniques.”

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Wed, March 22, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Learn the basics of Arduino at Fractal Hardware.”

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Vacuum Forming

VUARC

PreFlight

Mon, March 27, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Join us to learn more 3D design concepts with Autodesk Fusion 360 and 3D printing, and leave with your own unique, self-designed 3D printed part.”

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Thursday, March 30th
4-5pm
“In this short workshop, we’ll cover the basics of creating a form, the materials suitable for forming, how to load plastic into our vacuum former, and how to heat the plastic so it vacuum forms around your form.”

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March 31st
1-5pm

“Do you want to build an electronic kit of your own, and learn to use electronic tools and equipment such as soldering irons, multimeters, and power supplies?”

  • This session will feature the 4-Digit Electronic Clock kit.
  • Build it, test it, and let it wake you up for classes in themorning. It’s yours to keep!
  • Limit one kit per student. Kits and bench space will be limited.
  • This workshop is open to all VU students who want to learn about electronics (and amateur radio)!
  • Budget 2 hrs. to complete the kit and come anytime during the 1-5pm session.
  • Questions? Email Prof. Holman at tim.holman@vanderbilt.edu

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Wednesdays @ 5:15pm


PostFlight

Faculty Cocktails

Thursdays, 5-6:15pm

Faculty Mixer
Thursdays, 4:30-6pm

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April

Tech Talent

How to test your ideas in half the time

 

Mon, April 3, 2017
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Save time and find out how to test your ideas efficiently by attending this workshop taught by Dave Seeman!”

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Tom Sosnoff

Tim Draper

Thu, April 6, 2017
TBD
“Join the Wond’ry as we host Tim Draper, American venture capital investor and founder of Draper Fisher Jurveston, Draper Associates, and Draper University.”

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April 3rd and 5th
5-8pm

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Tuesday, April 4th
5:30pm

 


VUARC

PreFlight

PostFlight

Faculty Cocktails

April 17th
1-5pm

“Do you want to build an electronic kit of your own, and learn to use electronic tools and equipment such as soldering irons, multimeters, and power supplies?”

  • This session will feature the AutoScan FM Radio kit.
  • Build it, test it, and listen to it. It’s yours to keep!
  • Limit one kit per student. Kits and bench space will be limited.
  • This workshop is open to all VU students who want to learn about electronics (and amateur radio)!
  • Budget 2 hrs. to complete the kit and come anytime during the 1-5pm session.
  • Questions? Email Prof. Holman

Register here

Wednesdays @ 5:15pm

Thursdays, 5-6:15pm

Faculty Mixer
Thursdays, 4:30-6pm

RSVP here