Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class

September 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more! Use this for hobby work or to help in your existing or potential business!

Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.

No prerequisites required; please wear close-toed shoes.

$15 materials included
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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Laser: Safety & Basic Use

September 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use our laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. Whether you want to use this for hobbies or to help with a business idea, the sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!

Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student.

No prerequisites to take this class; please wear close-toed shoes.

$15 materials included
Samples of items made with the laser.
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Laser: Safety & Basic Use

September 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CDT

In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use our laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. Whether you want to use this for hobbies or to help with a business idea, the sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!

Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student.

No prerequisites to take this class; please wear close-toed shoes.

$15 materials included
Samples of items made with the laser.
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Laser: Safety & Basic Use

September 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CDT

In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use our laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. Whether you want to use this for hobbies or to help with a business idea, the sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!

Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student.

No prerequisites to take this class; please wear close-toed shoes.

$15 materials included
Samples of items made with the laser.
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Ender Club Meeting: Lithophane Clinic

September 13, 2022 @ 12:00 pm 2:00 pm CDT

If you are interested in 3D printing with the Ender 3 then you are in the right place!! This club is organized to share ideas and techniques and heartaches about getting good prints with the Ender 3.

There is no cost to be a member and generally we have meetings on a monthly basis with various technical topics infused with a pizza party.

Visit the Ender 3 Club website here.

2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Arduino Workshop September 2022

September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

Hands-on Arduino proto-board and coding practice. Coding of the Sumo-Bots.

/*
Arduino Battery Tester

Created: 20/01/2016
By Gus
Modified N/A
By Gus

http://arduinomylifeup.com/arduino-battery-tester
*/
int greenLed = 11;
int yellowLed = 12;
int redLed = 13;

int analogValue = 0;
float voltage = 0;
int ledDelay = 1000;
void setup()
{
pinMode(greenLed, OUTPUT);
pinMode(yellowLed,OUTPUT);
pinMode(redLed,OUTPUT);
Serial.begin(9600); // start serial for output to local monitor
Serial.println(“BATTERY CHECKER”);
}

void loop()
{
analogValue = analogRead(A0);
voltage = 0.0048*analogValue;

if( voltage >= 3.0 )
digitalWrite(greenLed, HIGH);
else if (voltage > 1.6 && voltage < 3.0)
digitalWrite(yellowLed, HIGH);
else if( voltage <= 1.6)
digitalWrite(redLed, HIGH);

delay(ledDelay);
digitalWrite(redLed, LOW);
digitalWrite(yellowLed, LOW);
digitalWrite(greenLed, LOW);
// Send out value to Serial port
Serial.println(voltage);
delay(1000);
}

$15
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Grow with Google Webinar: Establish a Professional Domain, Website, & Email

September 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm 3:00 pm CDT

Free

If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web.

In this session, we’ll cover: The benefits of owning a domain ∙ Helpful web terms to know ∙ How to get the most out of your domain ∙ Live Q&A

Webinar presented by Grow with Google speaker Dave Delaney. Click the link below to register.

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3627714796074567181

Grow with Google Webinar: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing

September 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm CDT

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/256634135523125515

As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.

In this 60-minute webinar, you will learn to: • Create a compelling brand • Define your audience • Convert customers • Build loyalty and advocacy

Online presentation by Grow with Google speaker Dave Delaney.

If you have any questions contact Amy: 931-456-4910 or cbi@roanestate.edu

Free

Fall Maker Pop-Up Event

October 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am 3:00 pm CDT

Join us for our Fall Maker Pop-Up Event! If you are a Maker register below & fill out the application to be a vendor at the event. If you are not a Maker, come out to support the ones who are, so they can keep doing what they love! Just a few of the items at our spring event that we expect again: jewelry, keychains, coasters, body scrubs, wax melts, leather goods, 3D prints, ornaments, laser engraved items, greeting cards, and more! This will be a great time to get started on Christmas gifts!

Maker: a person that makes things. Builder, inventor, manufacturer, producer, author, composer, constructor, originator, crafter.

Additional Vendor information: we do NOT limit the number of vendors with similar items; there may be someone else selling something similar to your products. Please treat everyone the way you wish to be treated.

$30 Vendor fee for roughly 10×10 outdoor space
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
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Arduino Workshop August 2022

August 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm CDT

Hands-on Arduino proto-board and coding practice. Coding of the Sumo-Bots.

/*
Arduino Battery Tester

Created: 20/01/2016
By Gus
Modified N/A
By Gus

http://arduinomylifeup.com/arduino-battery-tester
*/
int greenLed = 11;
int yellowLed = 12;
int redLed = 13;

int analogValue = 0;
float voltage = 0;
int ledDelay = 1000;
void setup()
{
pinMode(greenLed, OUTPUT);
pinMode(yellowLed,OUTPUT);
pinMode(redLed,OUTPUT);
Serial.begin(9600); // start serial for output to local monitor
Serial.println(“BATTERY CHECKER”);
}

void loop()
{
analogValue = analogRead(A0);
voltage = 0.0048*analogValue;

if( voltage >= 3.0 )
digitalWrite(greenLed, HIGH);
else if (voltage > 1.6 && voltage < 3.0)
digitalWrite(yellowLed, HIGH);
else if( voltage <= 1.6)
digitalWrite(redLed, HIGH);

delay(ledDelay);
digitalWrite(redLed, LOW);
digitalWrite(yellowLed, LOW);
digitalWrite(greenLed, LOW);
// Send out value to Serial port
Serial.println(voltage);
delay(1000);
}

$15
2569 Cook Road
Crossville, TN 38571 United States
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931-456-4910
View Venue Website