In 2019, Sector let a printing press take an adventure across state lines to support more art and learning at the Latvian Camp in Michigan. Scroll down for pictures of the classroom, projects in progress and the final results of…
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2018 – Latvian Summer Camp 3×3
For the 2nd year in a row, Sector67 has supported budding makers from across the US by lending equipment for use at a week long, all ages summer camp in Three Rivers, Michigan. Every August since 1981, the Latvian Center…
Posted in Classes, Projects, Thank You! Tagged with: 3D printing, Education, FUN, laser, Learning, Vinyl
Tormach Open House Saturday – Waunakee CNC Manufacturing Company
Madison is lucky to have a well recognized CNC manufacturing company in Waunakee, WI called Tormach. They’re hosting their second annual open house coming up on August 1st from 10AM until 5PM. They’ll be featuring many of their products for…
Fractal Camp
Fractal is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) enrichment program that uses Participant-led, Inquiry-based Learning techniques for school-aged participants (6-13). Through fun, creative and engaging workshops, Fractal builds self-esteem, teamwork, knowledge base, and confidence in participants’ for their…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: 3D printing, Drawdio, Education, Learning, Madison Fractal, Minecraft, Scratch, Sector67
Arduino 101
Chris gave an Arduino programming lesson on Thursday, June 20th. According to its website, “Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive…
GHC Update: Project Underway
This is another project from a Sector67 member. The device is used to record data collected when testing landfill linings. Our interest in the device is the spreadsheet program written for a microcontroller (can kinda see it on the LCD…
Posted in News Tagged with: Competition, Education, GGHC, GHC, Global Hackerspace Challenge, Hackerspace Challenge, Learning
Global Hackerspace Challenge
We have been at it for a bit, we just haven’t told you about it. There is just too much going on down here—yet another reason to stop in for a visit! But yes, S67 is one of thirty hacker/maker…
Posted in News Tagged with: Competition, eduction, GGHC, GHC, Global Hackerspace Challenge, hacker, Hackerspace Challenge, Learning, weather station
Arduino Class Pictures
Markus was kind enough to shoot some great photos at the last Arduino class: Have a look at the full set on Picasa.
Salman Khan talks about Khan Academy
If you’ve never visited, now would be the time to stop over at Khan Academy and learn all the things you’ve never learned. The core concept is to provide education at your pace online for free. The video below discusses…