Upcoming Classes at NYC Resistor!

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Ben Combee

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Oct 13, 2009, 6:21:48 PM10/13/09
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Just a reminder to you all that we've got some great classes coming up
at NYC Resistor.

First, this Saturday, Raphael is teaching about the wonders of the
Joule Thief! It's a class about how to pull every bit of current
possible out of little batteries. If you want to run something for a
long time, check this out. Details at
http://joulethief.eventbrite.com/.

On Sunday, Liz and Ryan are leading an Arduino workshop where you get
to solder up a Freeduino kit and then make it do amazing things. If
you want to get your hands dirty, this is the class to take. There
are just a few slots left for this one.
http://arduino101.eventbrite.com/

On Sunday, October the 25th, Chris is teaching "CPUs 0b1100101: Intro
to computer processors". We've been talking about it here on the list
-- it's all about computer architecture and how those chips that power
your computers and devices work. http://cpus.eventbrite.com/

I'm very excited about the Build Your Own Retrocomputer class on
November 12th. Vince Briel is coming in from afar to lead a session
where you can build one of his kits, including the Replica 1, a clone
of the original Apple I. It's way cooler than having an iPhone.
There also will be a bit of an intro on the Parallax Propeller chip
that's used in both the PockeTerm and Replica 1 included. Details at
http://retrocomputer.eventbrite.com/.

Finally, I'm teaching my popular Webduino class again on November
22nd, just before Thanksgiving. Won't time with your family go even
faster when you've got an Arduino acting as a webserver in your home?
Come to the class and find out how you can make it happen. It's
online at http://webduino.eventbrite.com/.

These classes are fun, and they help keep NYC Resistor alive and in
our great space in downtown Brooklyn. Come down and learn.

mmelnick

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Oct 13, 2009, 6:33:59 PM10/13/09
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Hey guys
Do you have a drill press over there at the space? I recall seeing one.
I need to cut holes in electrical box panel covers for knob holes for
guitar effects boxes im retrofitting. Would I be able to use the press to
drill my holes? How would I arrange it? Let me know when you can. THanks!

-matt
matthewmelnick.com

Matt Joyce

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Oct 13, 2009, 8:46:09 PM10/13/09
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Come by on a craft night and ask a member to make it happen.  We won't let you just use it unsupervised due to the safety / liability ( MORE TORT REFORM ) concerns.  But if someone is available and willing it shouldn't be a huge problem.

tj

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Oct 15, 2009, 8:56:00 AM10/15/09
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oh phooey...looks like i missed a great class (radio and antenna
design). any plans on doing this one again in the future?

On Oct 13, 6:21 pm, Ben Combee <ben.com...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just a reminder to you all that we've got some great classes coming up
> at NYC Resistor.
>
> First, this Saturday, Raphael is teaching about the wonders of the
> Joule Thief!  It's a class about how to pull every bit of current
> possible out of little batteries. If you want to run something for a
> long time, check this out.  Details athttp://joulethief.eventbrite.com/.
>
> On Sunday, Liz and Ryan are leading an Arduino workshop where you get
> to solder up a Freeduino kit and then make it do amazing things.  If
> you want to get your hands dirty, this is the class to take.  There
> are just a few slots left for this one.http://arduino101.eventbrite.com/
>
> On Sunday, October the 25th, Chris is teaching "CPUs 0b1100101: Intro
> to computer processors".  We've been talking about it here on the list
> -- it's all about computer architecture and how those chips that power
> your computers and devices work.http://cpus.eventbrite.com/
>
> I'm very excited about the Build Your Own Retrocomputer class on
> November 12th.  Vince Briel is coming in from afar to lead a session
> where you can build one of his kits, including the Replica 1, a clone
> of the original Apple I.  It's way cooler than having an iPhone.
> There also will be a bit of an intro on the Parallax Propeller chip
> that's used in both the PockeTerm and Replica 1 included.  Details athttp://retrocomputer.eventbrite.com/.
>
> Finally, I'm teaching my popular Webduino class again on November
> 22nd, just before Thanksgiving.  Won't time with your family go even
> faster when you've got an Arduino acting as a webserver in your home?
> Come to the class and find out how you can make it happen.  It's
> online athttp://webduino.eventbrite.com/.

Ben Combee

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Oct 15, 2009, 10:18:41 AM10/15/09
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On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:56 AM, tj <tomjo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> oh phooey...looks like i missed a great class (radio and antenna
> design). any plans on doing this one again in the future?

The Radio and Antenna class was a lot of fun. I think we'll try to
get Foxx in for another session sometime soon.. in the meantime, you
can catch some of his work online at http://www.bsodtv.org/

Matthew Alhonte

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Oct 16, 2009, 9:51:38 PM10/16/09
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The Sunday class sounds very neat. Is any soldering experience
required?

Ryan Micallef

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Oct 17, 2009, 2:45:58 AM10/17/09
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Nope.  Beginners welcome.  We'll get you soldering in no time.

mmelnick

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Nov 23, 2009, 11:22:35 AM11/23/09
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I sense someone here is smart enough to crack this code and win
http://monotoniclabs.com/codeBreaking.html
Let us know if you're successful!
-Matt


Ronald "Monty" Montemayor

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Nov 23, 2009, 5:38:07 PM11/23/09
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just curious, what's the prize?


 


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Ronald "Monty" Montemayor

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Nov 23, 2009, 5:38:59 PM11/23/09
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oh never mind... found it.

Tymm Twillman

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Nov 24, 2009, 11:56:57 AM11/24/09
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anyone else give this a shot?

i think i got it, but waiting for confirmation.
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