ATXHS Classes
New Member Orientation sessions are typically held every other Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 PM. If you don’t see an orientation session listed below, check back later or reach out to membership@atxhs.org.
January 17, 2021
9:00 AM, Intro to Woodshop w/ Matt $30
Description
This class provides a 2 hour introduction to basics of woodworking, with a focus on safely using a table saw, planer, band saw, router, and drill press.
Price: $30 paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
January 20, 2021
6:00 PM, Intro to Woodshop w/ Sam $30
Description
This class provides a 2 hour introduction to basics of woodworking, with a focus on safely using a table saw, planer, band saw, router, and drill press.
Price: $30 paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
January 21, 2021
7:00 PM, Blue Laser w/ Matt Mancuso FULL
Description
This class is an introduction to our blue laser - ULS 60W. We will cover laser basics, materials to cut or not cut, basics in CorelDraw, and proper settings and troubleshooting.
January 23, 2021
12:00 PM, Aquaponics Discussion
Description
ATXHS member James Manley has set up the Aquaponics system at ATXHS and is hosting an open discussion call over Zoom to share information and lessons learned in the setup. This is a free event open to all!
January 24, 2021
9:00 AM, Intro to Woodshop w/ Adam $30
Description
This class provides a 2 hour introduction to basics of woodworking, with a focus on safely using a table saw, planer, band saw, router, and drill press.
Price: $30 paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
January 25, 2021
6:00 PM, Beginners Printing in View-Master 3-D $100 (total)
Description
This course is an introduction to 3D printing. The course will cover important settings for 3d printing such as infill, layer height, materials, speed, etc, as well as going over where to find those things in the slicing software and making adjustments. The 3D printing course is a two-part course that will take place on two evenings in the same week.
Price: $50 per session paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo). Completion of Part I of the class is a prerequisite for attending Part II in person. Please note classes run different lengths of time (the Zoom is 3 hours long and the in-person is 2 hours long)
Requirements:
You must purchase and bring a spool of 1.75mm pla flilament with you to the in person portion of the class. These run around $20 on Amazon and can last months. Instructor recommends the brand Hatchbox, which is the most popular and easy to use. Other recommended brands are: Overture, Proto-Pasta, ColorFabb, Ultimaker, and Makerbot. Please remember to bring a notepad or other way to take notes during class.
PART I (MON 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Zoom)
Basics of Printing
- Types of Printers
- Types of Filament
Printer Terms and Functions
- Main Printer Parts and Purpose
How to get 3-D Prints
- Brief Overview of Creating in CAD Software
- Downloading Models
Printing Software
Slicer’s
- General Overview and Features
- Best Placement Positions
- Slicer Settings
- Necessary Settings
- Optional Settings
Octoprint
Basic Operation
- Pre-Print Checklist
- Proper First Layer Appearance
- Common Issues and Fixes
- Homework/Prep for In-Person Portion
PART II (TUES 6:00 - 8:00 PM in person at ATXHS)
Loading unloading filament using separate machines
Operating the 3D printers and printing designs
January 26, 2021
7:00 PM, New Member Orientation Class
Description
This is an informative, and required, virtual orientation session for new ATXHS members. To get the Zoom link for this event, join the Members2B group on our Discourse forum at yo.atxhs.org. Zoom links and other information will be shared in the group messages for Members2B.
Here's a checklist of the items you'll need to do for this session:
- Watch our video tour of the space here to get an idea of what we have to offer.
- Sign up for our Discourse forum yo.atxhs.org and join the Members2B group. Discourse is our main hub for member communication, so take some time to check out what's there and if you'd like you can introduce yourself in Member Introductions.
- Attend this virtual orientation session (Zoom link provided in Members2B group messages). During this session, you'll be guided on signing up for your first class in the space.
- Sign the member agreement & waiver online at waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/atxhsmember.
- Purchase a membership by logging in to your Neon member portal and selecting "My Membership" from the dropdown menu.
January 27, 2021
6:00 PM, Intro to Woodshop w/ Matt $30
Description
This class provides a 2 hour introduction to basics of woodworking, with a focus on safely using a table saw, planer, band saw, router, and drill press.
Price: $30 paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
6:30 PM, CNC Router Course w/ Danny $150 (total) FULL
Description
If you are a new member and will need a keyfob please contact instructor via (preferred method; phone, email, Discourse) ahead of time to let them know they will have to let you in.
ATX Hackerspace has a CNC Router with a 5ft x 8ft bed that was custom made for the membership to use. The CNC Router course is a two-part course that will take place on two evenings in the same week.
Price: $75 per session paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
ATX Hackerspace has a CNC Router with a 5ft x 8ft bed that was custom made for the membership to use. The router is capable of handling a variety of materials from plywood, hardwood, and various plastics. It will do very clean vector cuts that will allow you fabricate incredible things like furniture, signage, custom parts, and artwork. This course will teach you how to use this machine and others like it to fabricate items from line drawings. The CNC Router course is a two-part course that will take place on two evenings in the same week.
Requirements:
You must wear eye protection while using the CNC router. Please remember to bring a notepad or another way that you can take notes during the class.
Part 1 (Wed 6:30-9:00 PM on Zoom):
In Part 1 of the course, you will learn the theory and fundamentals of operating and programming CNC machines and using VcarvePro to create tool paths and G-code which a CNC machine can use to fulfill your instructions. You will get instructions and go through all the steps to create a G-code file which will be used in Part 2.
- Basic theory of CNC and robotic manufacturing.
- Wide range of cutting ops.
- Materials, feedrates, bit selection for your job, shopping for carbide.
- Which file formats you should use.
- How to import CAD drawings and vectors into VcarvePro.
- How to set-up your tool paths and cutting preferences in Vcarve.
- How to export a G-code file that will give instructions to the CNC.
Part 2 (Thurs 6:30-9:00 PM in person at ATXHS):
In Part 2 of the course, you will receive hands-on training on setting up the CNC Router, and using your G-code from Part 1 on the machine. You must take Part 1 - Designing for CNC and VcarvePro before you may take Part 2 - CNC Router Operation. The skills that you learn in Part 1 are essential and required for Part 2.
- Using the CNC Router with LinuxCNC.
- Set-up of the machine and tooling.
- Safety procedures.
- Setting up your work.
- Setting up machine coordinates.
- Operating the CNC Router.
January 31, 2021
9:00 AM, Intro to Woodshop w/ Sam $30
Description
This class provides a 2 hour introduction to basics of woodworking, with a focus on safely using a table saw, planer, band saw, router, and drill press.
Price: $30 paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo)
February 4, 2021
7:00 PM, Blue Laser w/ Matt Mancuso
Description
This class is an introduction to our blue laser - ULS 60W. We will cover laser basics, materials to cut or not cut, basics in CorelDraw, and proper settings and troubleshooting.
February 15, 2021
6:00 PM, Beginners Printing in View-Master 3-D $100 (total)
Description
This course is an introduction to 3D printing. The course will cover important settings for 3d printing such as infill, layer height, materials, speed, etc, as well as going over where to find those things in the slicing software and making adjustments. The 3D printing course is a two-part course that will take place on two evenings in the same week.
Price: $50 per session paid to teacher directly (cash, PayPal, or Venmo). Completion of Part I of the class is a prerequisite for attending Part II in person. Please note classes run different lengths of time (the Zoom is 3 hours long and the in-person is 2 hours long)
Requirements:
You must purchase and bring 1-2 spools of 1.75mm pla flilament with you to the in person portion of the class. These run around $20/ea on Amazon and can last months. Instructor recommends the brand Hatchbox, which is the most popular and easy to use. Other recommended brands are: Overture, Proto-Pasta, ColorFabb, Ultimaker, and Makerbot. Please remember to bring a notepad or other way to take notes during class.
PART I (MON 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Zoom)
Basics of Printing
- Types of Printers
- Types of Filament
Printer Terms and Functions
- Main Printer Parts and Purpose
How to get 3-D Prints
- Brief Overview of Creating in CAD Software
- Downloading Models
Printing Software
Slicer’s
- General Overview and Features
- Best Placement Positions
- Slicer Settings
- Necessary Settings
- Optional Settings
Octoprint
Basic Operation
- Pre-Print Checklist
- Proper First Layer Appearance
- Common Issues and Fixes
- Homework/Prep for In-Person Portion
PART II (TUES 6:00 - 8:00 PM in person at ATXHS)
Loading unloading filament using separate machines
Operating the 3D printers and printing designs
February 18, 2021
7:00 PM, Blue Laser w/ Matt Mancuso
Description
This class is an introduction to our blue laser - ULS 60W. We will cover laser basics, materials to cut or not cut, basics in CorelDraw, and proper settings and troubleshooting.
March 4, 2021
7:00 PM, Blue Laser w/ Matt Mancuso
Description
This class is an introduction to our blue laser - ULS 60W. We will cover laser basics, materials to cut or not cut, basics in CorelDraw, and proper settings and troubleshooting.
March 18, 2021
7:00 PM, Blue Laser w/ Matt Mancuso
Description
This class is an introduction to our blue laser - ULS 60W. We will cover laser basics, materials to cut or not cut, basics in CorelDraw, and proper settings and troubleshooting.