What we’re about
CDL is a fusion of the freestanding IXR Program and CDL programs at InfoAge into a new non-profit organization.
Same location, same great people, more resources....
2201 Marconi Road
Wall, NJ 07719
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Workshop WednesdaysComputer Deconstruction Laboratory, Wall, NJ
Workshop Wednesdays
Do you have a project that requires more concentrated time like a long 3D print, or just want to work with minimal interruptions or you can’t make Soldering Sundays or Microcontroller Mondays, then join us on Workshop Wednesdays.
While the primary goal is to support the InfoAge Museum during its hours on Wednesdays, by providing tours of our Lab and our professional Podcast Studio, we will be open for members to work on their projects.
Just like the other days/nights we are open, we support all members no matter their skill set.
CDL Lab Resources: Available for lab use- We have numerous Arduino shields and various displays to experiment with, Arduinos, Raspberry Pi, 3D-printer, CNC machine (undergoing refurbishment) plus, a well-equipped electronics lab.
Beginners welcome: Even if you've never used a microcontroller before, come on in! You can use one from the lab and we'll help set you up with some starter projects.
Our Goal is to teach you the skills that you need to do your own projects.
We teach classes on topics of interest to our members and the public.
BRING: If you have your own laptop, bring it. If you have your own Arduino or other microcontroller to work on, bring it too.
If you do not have a laptop or a microcontroller, that’s OK! Just please state so in your RSVP so We can be sure to have one available for you from our lab.
JOIN: For information about becoming a member of CDL see http://compdecon.org/membership/
GROUP DISCUSSION: We have an active discussion on topics of interest to our members. Join us at https://groups.io/g/cdl/topics
COST: Workshop Wednesdays are Free to CDL members; for non-members there is a $50 fee ($50/month or $500/year). First time visitors to CDL are free. - Ham Radio review/study group for the Technician Class License ExamComputer Deconstruction Laboratory, Wall, NJ
My Ham Radio Club (www.gsara.club) had planned a Technician Class for the Month of September. Unfortunately there was insufficient registration to run the class. Each of the people involved in preparing for teaching the class are offering to provide a review/study group for those interested.
As one of the teachers for the class I offered to lead a review group for InfoAge/CDl people who had wanted to take the class.
I will not be teaching anything. But if anyone is interested, please get a copy of the ARRL Technician Class study guide and i will conduct a study group on
Sept 8, 15, and 22 from 8:30-9:30 PM at the CDL makespace. The class will start after the podcast is complete, about 8:30 or so.
The plan is to review chapters before each night and I will answer questions about those chapters. I will not have a prepared lecture.
I will post which chapters are reviewed each week shortly.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ARRL-Ham-Radio-License-Manual/dp/1625951558/
Here is a link to the book at the ARRL website: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2003373064
The GSARA will conduct exams for all classes of amateur licenses at their annual hamfest (flea market) on Sat Sept 27.
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/garden-state-amateur-radio-association-ham-fest-1
