Melbourne Makerspace (Florida USA)

Let's get together and talk about everything computer hardware, programming languages, and operating systems!

There is so much technology around us. It's awesome but often overwhelming.

There is no particular topic - It's anything the group wants to discuss.

Want to try installing Mint Linux?
Build a web app using Vue?
Install a new hard drive to make your pc faster?
Need to learn how databases work?
etc. etc. etc.

Hosted by Tony Bellomo who serves as the Technical Director of Innovation at a global consulting company.

No computer topic too small or too big - Let's share our knowledge and learn from each other.

Any age, any knowledge level

Want to learn how to use a laser cutter? Have something you need engraved or laser cut? Need to figure out your new tabletop, laser engraver? Check out our open house! It's free and open to the public of all ages!

We use a 100-watt CO2 laser cutter with a Ruida 644XG controller. (More information can be found here.) It can cut paper, fabric, and up to 1/4" in wood or laser-safe acrylic. There is some scrap material available for use free of charge, but if you have a bigger project, you will need to bring in material to use.

We use Lightburn software to control the laser. It can read most of the standard graphic and vector file types including .bmp, .jpg, .ai, .dxf, and .svg.

FREE and open to the public of all ages! This is the time to come and learn how to use the 3D printer; as well as how to obtain or create files to run on them. The 3D printer has a nominal charge of 5 cents per gram for the filament it consumes; but larger projects you may want to obtain 3D filament of your own. Generally, 1 Kgram of 1.75 mm PLA filament is the most common used by many of our members.

For years, I've dreamed of building an off-road wheelchair for my friend Gordon - and it's finely time!

I have tracks, motors, electronics, and other materials coming in and I'm hoping to make this a group build.

We'll need help with engineering, programming, welding, assembly, electronics, and cool flame graphics for the side that make it look like it goes really fast!

I expect this to be a 2-3 month process, depending on how many people want to help.

Come on in and join the fun - no age limits or prerequisites, and of course it's free to participate.

This is a time for people who want to find out more about the Makerspace, for non-members to gain access to its tools*, and for anyone who wants to learn more about electronics.

The time is unstructured, but someone will be available to discuss electronics or help people learn with our library of electronics kits.

• Note that some tools will only be available to people who have already qualified on them.

(Picture courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paper_Arduino_Project_Box_Pieces.jpg)

This is the time to come and learn how to use the milling machine, metal lathe, welder and other metal working techniques. We will be here every Sunday 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM. This is free and open to the public. We accept donations to help pay the rent and other bills including wear and tear on the machines and tools.

Free and open to the public! This is the time to come and learn woodworking, power tools like the band saw, table saw, drill press, sanders, etc. Want to fix a broken table leg? Build a shelf? Build a bird or bat house? Work on these projects and anything you imagine every week! Drop in a take a tour of the makerspace and see what it's all about.

Free and open to the public, kids and adults! This is the time to come and develop your creative skills among friends. We've got tools and volunteers to help with all kinds of arts and crafts. Here are a few to get you thinking about what you'd like to try:

• Pottery - Hand built, Slab rolling, or Wheel thrown
• Sewing - Embroidery, Serger, Quilting
• Painting - Acrylic, Water color, Oil
• Card Making
• Jewelry
• Origami
• Yarn - Knit or Crochet

Bring in a project you're working on or an idea of what you'd like to try and we'll do what we can to help bring it to life.
Lately, we've been spending most of the open house in the pottery studio and above are some of our creations.

Let's get together and talk about everything computer hardware, programming languages, and operating systems!

There is so much technology around us. It's awesome but often overwhelming.

There is no particular topic - It's anything the group wants to discuss.

Want to try installing Mint Linux?
Build a web app using Vue?
Install a new hard drive to make your pc faster?
Need to learn how databases work?
etc. etc. etc.

Hosted by Tony Bellomo who serves as the Technical Director of Innovation at a global consulting company.

No computer topic too small or too big - Let's share our knowledge and learn from each other.

Any age, any knowledge level

Want to learn how to use a laser cutter? Have something you need engraved or laser cut? Need to figure out your new tabletop, laser engraver? Check out our open house! It's free and open to the public of all ages!

We use a 100-watt CO2 laser cutter with a Ruida 644XG controller. (More information can be found here.) It can cut paper, fabric, and up to 1/4" in wood or laser-safe acrylic. There is some scrap material available for use free of charge, but if you have a bigger project, you will need to bring in material to use.

We use Lightburn software to control the laser. It can read most of the standard graphic and vector file types including .bmp, .jpg, .ai, .dxf, and .svg.