Come join us on Thursday nights for our weekly virtual open house discussions on Zoom. We welcome makers, tinkerers, builders, artists, and all those who are curious to come chat with us about what you are making and doing.
See all the details and information either on Meetup or on Patreon!
(If all else fails, please send an email to info@workshop88.com.)
Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn and share their insights, experiences, and projects.
Please subscribe to Workshop88’s YouTube channel, like us on facebook, and join or support our maker community by contributing to Workshop88 on Patreon!
To find out about upcoming events follow Workshop88 on Meetup.
Do you have a question? email us at info@Workshop88.com
Welcome to the second Workshop 88 Makers Round-table in a row on Zoom where we plan to share our projects, ideas, and related resources. The attendees and agenda are below, the meeting will be recorded and hosted on YouTube, and resources like links and other related information can be found here after the event.
Each session will target 10 minutes for show and tell and 5 minutes for Q&A
7:00pm – Breezy will share her custom created keyboard as well as information and tips for making your own.
7:15pm Rick will share part of his MQTT / NodeRED project for monitoring outside temperature and door activity (in progress). (LED word clock will be shared in a later meeting.
730pm (Postponed) – Scott recently explored Free and Open Source video editing software and will share his findings including resurrecting an antique and finding a real gem!
7:45pm Phil will share antenna constructions (Ham & HD)
8:00pm GailJo – Nintendo Switch Joystick repair followup
Disassembly project tips: tweezers, pictures, screw containers… laptop failure
Please subscribe to Workshop88’s YouTube page, like us on facebook, and join or support our maker community by contributing to our Patreon.
Introduction – Workshop 88 is a makerspace in Glen Ellyn Illinois. We are more than a workshop, we are a growing community of creative talented people who aspire to learn and share their insights, experiences, and projects.
Please subscribe to Workshop88’s YouTube channel, like us on facebook, and join or support our maker community by contributing to Workshop88 on Patreon!
To find out about upcoming events follow Workshop88 on Meetup.
Do you have a question? email us at info@Workshop88.com
This is the first ever Workshop 88 Makers Round-table on Zoom where we plan to share our projects, ideas, and related resources. The attendees and agenda are below, the meeting will be recorded and hosted on YouTube, and resources like links and other related information can be found here after the event.
Attendees
Show and tell time!
Each session will target 10 minutes for show and tell and 5 minutes for Q&A
7:05pm – Scott Williamson to share FPV (First-person view) drone insights, including his 3D printed Peon230 hand built drone, tiny HD “Whoop” drone, transmitter, goggles, headset, display, and an overview of the hardware and software components including Betaflight configurator and black box.
7:20pm – Jim Williams shared magnetic visualization film and interesting phenomenon with flexible sheet “refrigerator magnets”. Try this one at home for the hands on feel of what Jim showed.
7:35pm – Tom Matukas – Covid-19 laser choir project overview
Tonight’s discussion topics
7:50pm – Incomplete, abandoned, and bucket list projects
8:15pm – Dealing with Joy-Con Drift – Can I replace the joystick myself with a kit?
Game Console: Nintendo Switch
Video Watched to learn how to replace the joy stick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHl7GwbEb0
Replacement Kit ordered on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMHl7GwbEb0
Open Discussion
8:30pm
Meeting notes
Links mentioned:
Here is the BEC, ESC, Control, and motors I have on my FPVracing drone now ($83.30 on Banggood right now):
Here is what I’d get today ($80.97 on Banggood right now).
Please subscribe to Workshop88’s YouTube page, like us on facebook, and join or support our maker community by contributing to our Patreon.