- CNC Router - Orientation & Safety WorkshopAnnapolis Makerspace, Annapolis, MD$40.00
[This workshop is FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace]
Join us for a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop to learn how to use the CNC Router! What kinds of things can be made by CNC machining, and why would you want to use one? Some project ideas include: carved wood signs, puzzles, coasters, engraving cutting boards, or any specialized parts that require a precise and repeatable cutting design.The Shapeoko 3XXL CNC Router is a heavy duty desktop CNC machine designed to do real work, out of real materials like hardwoods, plywood, plastics and non-ferrous metals. Approved materials for this session include wood or HDPE plastic (up to 1” thick) for cutting.
Bed Cutting area: 32"(X) x 33"(Y) x 3"(Z)Participants will gain insights on what types of projects a CNC router is used for, learn how to create a basic vector design and configure tool paths in either VCarve or Carbide Create software. Then, that design will be used in a hands-on exercise with each participant preparing and mounting their material and operating the CNC router to cut their design.
This class is required for any makerspace members who do not have prior CNC machining experience prior to independently using the CNC router at the shop.
There are PCs available at the shop for use with several software options for creating designs. If you plan to use your own laptop for creating designs, please bring it with you to class. Members will have the option of installing design software using our Makerspace license.
To download free a trial version of the software, follow these links:
VCarve Makerspace Edition (Windows OS only)
Carbide Create (Windows or MAC OS)Minimum age = 18
CLASS FEE (includes all materials):
- FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace.
- $40 for non-members
Please RSVP here on Meetup first, then pay via PayPal or Credit Credit card at our payment link here: https://paypal.me/MakeAnnapolis (if you don't have a PayPal account, simply check out as a 'guest') IMPORTANT: Please include the class name and your email address in the payment info.
If the event is full, please join the wait list as there are often late changes to the RSVPs. Do not send payment until your status in the class is 'going'. If there is still a wait list on the date of the class, the class will be repeated in the near future.
Attendees will be marked 'paid' once payment is received or membership is verified. One week prior to the event if anyone is not yet paid, they will be marked as 'not going' so that waitlisted people can move into the class.
To become a subscribing member of Annapolis Makerspace, please visit www.makeannapolis.org and click on the 'Join Us' link
In the event of severe inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled and participants will have the choice of a class seat on the new date or refund.
- LASER Orientation & Safety WorkshopAnnapolis Makerspace, Annapolis, MD$40.00
[This workshop is FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace]
Join us for a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop to learn how to use the Boss LS-3655 Laser Cutter! Laser cutters have long been used in industry and are becoming increasingly popular among consumers for next-level crafting such as making home decor, custom signs for parties, weddings and business; 3D puzzles, engraved coasters, cutting boards, fast and precise cutting of fabric patterns and applique and more!Our laser cutter features a large 55.1 X 35.4 IN cutting area and 100 Watts of power, suitable for use on projects that are too large for a Glowforge or other consumer-grade laser.
Participants will learn how to create a basic vector design and configure laser settings in LightBurn software to etch and cut on a variety of materials. Then, that design will be used in a hands-on exercise with each participant preparing their material and operating the Laser to make their designs.
There are PCs available at the shop available for use with LightBurn software options for creating designs. If you plan to use your own laptop for creating designs, please bring it with you to class and install a trial version of LightBurn prior to class from THIS LINK. After the class, if you decide to keep LightBurn, subscribing members can access our discounted Makerspace license for only $30.
NOTE: This safety class is required for any makerspace members prior to independently using the Laser cutter at the shop.
Minimum age = 18
CLASS FEE (includes all materials):
- FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace.
- $40 for non-members
Please RSVP to the event on Meetup first, then pay via PayPal or Credit Credit card at our payment link here: https://paypal.me/MakeAnnapolis (if you don't have a PayPal account, simply check out as a 'guest') Please add a note in the payment with the class name and your email address.
If the event is full, please join the wait list as there are often late changes to the RSVPs. If there is still a wait list on the date of the class, the class will be repeated in the near future.
Attendees will be marked 'paid' once payment is received or membership is verified. One week prior to the event if anyone is not yet paid, they will be marked as 'not going' so that waitlisted people can move into the class.
To become a subscribing member of Annapolis Makerspace, please visit www.makeannapolis.org and click on the 'Join Us' link
In the event of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled and participants will have the choice of a class seat on the new date or refund.
