Hand Tools – Introductory Level
This class will teach students the practical skills necessary to use basic hand tools and powered tools. Topics and tools covered include: cutting tools, shaping tools, fasteners, adhesives, and finishing tools. Students will work in teams to build a birdhouse constructed using these techniques and procedures. Students will come away from this workshop with the knowledge of the correct use of and ability to operate all of the hand tools and some of the powered tools at the OEDK.
This workshop will be taught at a basic level for all skill levels. No prior experience with any tool is necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can hold up to elbow grease.
Dates:
Wed, Oct 16, 6:15-9:15 PM Wed, Oct 16, 7:30-10:30 PM Thur, Oct 17, 6:15-9:15 PM Thur, Oct 17, 7:30-10:30 PM Fri, Oct 18, 1:00-4:00 PM Fri, Oct 18, 3:00-6:00 PM
Wed, Oct 16, 6:15-9:15 PM
Wed, Oct 16, 7:30-10:30 PM
Thur, Oct 17, 6:15-9:15 PM
Thur, Oct 17, 7:30-10:30 PM
Fri, Oct 18, 1:00-4:00 PM
Fri, Oct 18, 3:00-6:00 PM
FabShops - 3D Printing (3D Printer OS)
Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print at the OEDK!
Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary.
Number of Possible Participants: 6
FabShops - Intro Laser Cutting
Description: Learn the basics of laser cutting - a versatile advanced manufacturing technique used in both prototyping and final development phases - and then put that knowledge to work! The workshop will include a showcase of finished laser-cut projects and a demonstration of how to operate the OEDK’s Epilog laser cutter. During the hands-on portion of the workshop, students will create and laser cut their own designs to take home
*Join the Adobe Illustrator FabShop to learn how to create your own vector files that you can laser cut in this workshop!
Preparation and Resources: No prior experience necessary. All software and computers will be provided.
Number of Possible Participants: 8
FabShops - 3D Printing (Form 2)
Description: The Maker Bar, which offers Open-Access 3D Printing, is an awesome addition to the OEDK floor and is a great resource for teams to rapidly prototype parts for their projects at no cost. Come learn how to 3D print on our SLA printer, the Form 2!
FabShops - Adobe Illustrator
Description: Adobe Illustrator is a powerful graphics tool that you can use to quickly and easily generate vector-based graphics. Faster and more versatile than most other programs at 2D applications, illustrator is your best friend for designing laser-cut and plasma-cut files.
*Join the Laser Cutting FabShop to learn how to use the Epilog laser cutter!
Number of Possible Participants: 20
Around the Kitchen Table events are round table discussions that will highlight ongoing engineering design work of our current undergraduate students.
Each evening will focus on a particular theme in engineering. You are invited to come share dinner with the students as they present their design challenge and solutions, and then seek advice about their design projects from seasoned engineers.
Dinner will be served. ALL Participants Must Register
The following teams have been invited (subject to change):
Go to the Around the Kitchen Table webpage for more information about upcoming dinner events.
FabShops - Intro to Electronic Prototyping: Arduino
Description:
Come out and learn how to work with an Arduino, a popular open-source electronics prototyping framework! This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of programming an Arduino and how to apply that to your projects. We'll go over some basic programming tools and commands needed to work with Arduino, building circuits on a breadboard, an overview of available Arduinos, and even some example projects. Attendees will put their skills to the test by choosing from a variety of provided projects ranging from basic to challenging.
Preparation and Resources:
Students should bring their laptop with the following installed on it:
1. Download and install the free Arduino software on your computer: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
2. If you have a PC, download the FTDI drivers:https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-install-ftdi-drivers/windows---quick-and-easy
3. Download the SIK Guide code and store it somewhere easily accessible on your computer: sparkfun.com/sikcode
Number of Possible Participants: 10
The OEDK will host an Open House for Homecoming. Feel free to stop by and take a look around!
FabShops - Waterjet Cutting
Description: Learn how to use the waterjet cutter to make intricate designs out of metal. The waterjet cutter is a far more accurate cutter than the plasma cutter, so you can make much more intricate and precise pieces. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to set up the waterjet cutter and cut their own designs to take home.
FabShops - Plasma Cutting
Learn how to use the plasma cutter to make intricate designs out of metal! Students will get the opportunity to learn how to set up the plasma cutter and plasma cut their own designs to take home.
All participants must wear closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary.
Topic - Water/Liquid Projects
ALL Participants Must Register
The following teams have been invited:·
TBD
FabShops - Advanced Laser Cutting
Description: Expand upon your laser cutting knowledge by moving beyond the basic cutting and rastering showcased in the Intro Laser Cutting FabShop. Topics may include, but are not limited to: advanced photo rastering, 3D rastering, rastering different materials, post processing techniques, and complicated laser cutting geometry. Participants are welcome to bring questions on other topics and techniques as well!
Preparation and Resources: This FabShop assumes prior experience with the laser cutter. Participants are expected to have either attended the Intro Laser Cutting FabShop or have prior experience with laser cutting.
Number of Possible Participants: 5
Topic - Engineering Clubs
FabShops - Introduction to Sewing
Introduction to sewing machines, because sewing by hand just takes too long. Learn skills such as threading the machine, starting and stopping a stitch, and turning corners . Optional skills such as sewing on a button and handling iron-ons will also be available. This workshop is meant to teach students the basics of sewing machines and provide a hands-on session where they can make their sewn project to take home.
No prior experience is necessary. All skill levels welcomed.
Number of Possible Participants: 7
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES - START OF THE SPRING SEMESTER
Topic - Energy and Sustainability
Form more information about this event CLICK HERE!
This showcase and competition highlights many of the school’s engineering design projects and represent our students’ success. The competition is open to all engineering design projects from each discipline of engineering. The evening will host 80+ judges made up of engineering alumni and local industry to help with the poster session competition. The event will be open from 4:30-7:00pm to the public. So everyone is welcome!! Awards will be announced around 6:30pm.
