NESIT is once again hosting an open house for folks to see what the Makerspace has to offer. Come by and check out the space and sit in on NESIT member Dave’s Introduction to Engineering!
Speaking of engineering why not check out our drawer slider driven CNC (featured above) while you’re there?
NESIT member Dave R. will be going over the steps entailed in becoming a Mechanical Engineer. This class is free to the public. He’ll be focusing on:
Of interest to Boy Scouts we will cover the requirements for Engineering Merit Badges 4 and 8 and part of Energy Merit Badge 7’s requirements.
Come by the NESIT Makerspace for our Maker Monday open house. We’re right off 691 just an exit down from the 91 interchange in Meriden, CT. We’ve been working on fine tuning the 3D printers lately; come on by and check out the results!
Stop by NESIT for our open house from 7pm to 10pm. Check out the newly organized wood and metal workshops!
Ever wanted to roast up fresh coffee from green beans? In small batches?
Currently on the NESIT work table is a small batch coffee roaster. It’s a conversion job created from a donor popcorn popper, two thermocouples, a solid state 120v/20A switch, and an ATMega168 board. Later the popper may receive an ARM system, such as the OrangePi or Raspberry Pi, to run artisan – the coffee roasting scope. Think an osilloscope for coffee with temperature and timing software and you’ve got the idea.
Stop by to check out the progress and say hello!
SARA, the Southington Amateur Radio Association, held their annual fundraiser flea market at the Southington High School again this year and NESIT was there. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and inquire after the Makerspace. Stop on down during an open house night and visit!
If you’d like to find an upcoming local ARRL (the National Association for Amateur Radio) event check out their list of HAMFests and meet ups.
NESIT will be having our Monday Open House on this Monday, March 13th. If you’re contemplating joining a makerspace stop by to see what NESIT has to offer.
While you’re there why not spool up a job on the Deltamaker if it’s not in use? It’s almost mesmerizing to watch!
Want to see what Makerspaces are all about? Stop by NESITs open house on Wednesday, March 7th to chat with like-minded people about technology and industry!
Here’s a video of our DIY table CNC at work routing out a board. You may want to turn your volume down before hitting play as it’s fairly loud.
The Wallingford Public Library will be hosting a take-apart party for adults featuring folks from the NESIT Makerspace! Registration opens on February 22nd.
Please send yourself a reminder, tell a friend, and sign up once the event goes live.
From the event page:
Find out how electronics work by disassembling computers, iPads, CD players and more. All tools and equipment provided, though you are welcome to bring your own electronics to take apart.
Co-sponsored by NESIT Makerspace.
Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. Registration opens February 22.
On Wednesday NESIT holds a Maker open house for the public to come in and collaborate at NESIT Makerspace, 290 Pratt St. Meriden, CT.
