Ylab Maker Space at David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond Hill

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What we're about

Originally started as Markham Makers by Jay, the group evolved into Ylab, a maker space hosted by the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill (https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/david-dunlap-observatory.aspx).

Ylab is an incorporated, all-volunteer non-profit. That kind of thing is important when we want to rent a space, get liability insurance, open bank accounts...

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION - just meetup, or makerspace paid membership

We use meetup.com for our discussion groups and announcements. All the meetup.com membership gets you is access to the forums and announcement emails. We don't sell or provide contact info to anyone else, and we don't sell access to the list. We may include information on other groups' events that we like... but only because we like them. We don't take money to do that.

We've been back at the DDO since April 1 2018. We suspended operations while the Town of Richmond Hill completed its acquisition of the site.

Membership has its privileges - and responsibilities. We are an all-volunteer organisation. Nobody gets paid. We pay rent and insurance We all work to maintain and clean the space, and we expect everyone to volunteer and help out in some capacity.

Full details on our membership can be found on our website about us page (http://www.ylab.ca/about-us/).

OUR EQUIPMENT

We are well equipped with ylab-owned and member loaned equipment. We feature laser cutter with a 24" x 36" bed, PLA and ABS 3D printers, oscilloscopes, soldering tools, amateur radio gear and a variety of other equipment. As membership increases, 100% of the funds go back into the space.

Use of some equipment requires passing an appropriate certification class or supervision by a certified member.

WHAT WE DO

We host tech talks, classes and seminars at the DDO and in other location. Check out our blog entries (http://ylab.ca). Most importantly, we work on projects and help each other. It gets better every week.

We welcome anyone who interested in software, Arduino, 3D Printing, laser cutting, robot making and toy hacking, amateur radio and whatever else we can think of.

Our main website is http://ylab.ca .

All skills levels are welcome.

Upcoming events (2)

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Arduino Meetup - Multitasking on Arduino Part 1

Arduino Meetup - Multitasking on Arduino Part 1

David Dunlap Observatory

CAD 10.00

Ylab's Monthly Arduino Get-Together!

18 years and up - not for kids.

New to Arduino? Experienced but want to learn more? Want to jump in on a project?

This Arduino night feature hands-on programming to learn some basic multi-tasking.

You'll learn how to control an LED to create different blinking patterns as diagnostics messages - with the blinking continuing in the background while your process continues to run!

This is a two-part session, with the second being held on Monday June 19. You must register separately for both parts.

BEGINNERS? NEW TO ARDUINO? COME ON IN!

Ylab has run a series of 3 introduction to Arduino classes. You can work through them on your own (free!) or come in to these Arduino nights for help and guidance.

It's all available here

You need to bring:

  • Your own laptop, pre-loaded with the Arduino IDE software. Version 2.0.3 is now stable so you can use it or scroll down on the page to get[masked] for the earlier interface.
  • USB cable to connect the Arduino to the laptop
  • Arduino Uno board

If you do not have an Arduino board, we can provide one for $30 with the cable. Tax included.

NOTE: If you are visually impaired, we can provide a monitor to attach to your laptop for the session. No additional charge!

18 YEARS AND UP - NOT FOR KIDS - AND WE REQUEST YOU WEAR A MASK.

  • RJRJ
  • William K.William K.
  • 2 attendees
Arduino Meetup - Multitasking on Arduino Part 2

Arduino Meetup - Multitasking on Arduino Part 2

David Dunlap Observatory

CAD 10.00

Ylab's Monthly Arduino Get-Together!

18 years and up - not for kids.

New to Arduino? Experienced but want to learn more? Want to jump in on a project?

This Arduino night feature hands-on programming to learn some basic multi-tasking.

You'll learn how to control an LED to create different blinking patterns as diagnostics messages - with the blinking continuing in the background while your process continues to run!

This is a two-part session, with the first being held on Monday June 5. You must register separately for both parts.

BEGINNERS? NEW TO ARDUINO? COME ON IN!

Ylab has run a series of 3 introduction to Arduino classes. You can work through them on your own (free!) or come in to these Arduino nights for help and guidance.

It's all available here

You need to bring:

  • Your own laptop, pre-loaded with the Arduino IDE software. Version 2.0.3 is now stable so you can use it or scroll down on the page to get[masked] for the earlier interface.
  • USB cable to connect the Arduino to the laptop
  • Arduino Uno board

If you do not have an Arduino board, we can provide one for $30 with the cable. Tax included.

NOTE: If you are visually impaired, we can provide a monitor to attach to your laptop for the session. No additional charge!

18 YEARS AND UP - NOT FOR KIDS - AND WE REQUEST YOU WEAR A MASK.

  • RJRJ
  • William K.William K.
  • 2 attendees

Past Events

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Arduino Monthly Meetup - Chip communication protocols

Arduino Monthly Meetup - Chip communication protocols

David Dunlap Observatory

CAD 10.00
  • RJRJ
  • Ryan M.Ryan M.
  • Tomas H.Tomas H.
  • 4 attendees

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