
April 2018
Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »June 2019
Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »PC Build Club for High Schoolers
If you have a high schooler who's interested in learning how to build PCs, please have them participate in our PC Build Club for high schoolers! This club is meant for any young adults interested in building and rebuilding PCs, whether they're beginners, or more experienced and want to share what they know with other teens interested in learning. This group is lead by the teens with guidance from an adult mentor, but parents can listen, and those adults who…
Find out more »July 2019
Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Intro to Stop Motion Video for Middle Schoolers
For middle school aged kids, this is a great intro to Stop Motion Video making! The class will go over some brief history of stop motion animation and then everyone will tell their own story by making their own video! Kids can bring their own phone (and a charger), but we will have phones available for the kids to use. The app used in the class is free! No previous experience necessary. Max number of students in the class: 5de
Find out more »DNA Barcoding Symposium for middle schoolers and high schoolers
Decatur Makers, in partnership with the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, is hosting a FREE opportunity for middle and high school students wanting to experience biology on the same level as professional scientists. The two-day DNA Barcoding Summer Symposium offers the chance for students to get hands-on using tools and techniques they are not likely to be exposed to until college. No experience is necessary!
Find out more »Glowforge 101: How to Use a Laser Cutter
The Glowforge is a really cool piece of equipment and very user-friendly, but there are a few things you need to know to operate it safely. In the first half of the class, we’ll cover the safety checklists you should always follow when using the laser, what materials are laser-friendly, how to format files for the Glowforge User Interface (GFUI), as well as how to use the GFUI. In the second half of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to…
Find out more »August 2019
Saturday Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that fish in your supermarket is really what they say it is? Or what species that neat looking mushroom is that you found in your backyard? Come find out! Every other Saturday, the Decatur Makers Community Lab is open for DNA Barcoding. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale systems to automatically identify a product, DNA barcodes use a short section of DNA to uniquely identify organisms to the species level.…
Find out more »Bio Mondays
Bio Mondays is an opportunity for anyone interested in DIY Bio to come and see what it's all about. Each month we'll either feature a hands-on activity, a speaker, or a discussion related to DIY Bio. If you're interested in working in the lab, this is also a great time to get safety training or training on a new piece of equipment.
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Saturday Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that fish in your supermarket is really what they say it is? Or what species that neat looking mushroom is that you found in your backyard? Come find out! Every other Saturday, the Decatur Makers Community Lab is open for DNA Barcoding. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale systems to automatically identify a product, DNA barcodes use a short section of DNA to uniquely identify organisms to the species level.…
Find out more »September 2019
Saturday Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that fish in your supermarket is really what they say it is? Or what species that neat looking mushroom is that you found in your backyard? Come find out! Every other Saturday, the Decatur Makers Community Lab is open for DNA Barcoding. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale systems to automatically identify a product, DNA barcodes use a short section of DNA to uniquely identify organisms to the species level.…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »Basics of Speaker Design and Construction
Ever wonder how a speaker works? Want to learn how to build your own homemade speakers? In this class we will start with an overview of sound and acoustics and how they relate to speaker function. Then we learn about the parts that go into a speaker, their functions and how they work together to get the best sound. We will also learn about the ins and outs of building speaker enclosures. Finally we will build a set of model…
Find out more »Saturday Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that fish in your supermarket is really what they say it is? Or what species that neat looking mushroom is that you found in your backyard? Come find out! Every other Saturday, the Decatur Makers Community Lab is open for DNA Barcoding. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale systems to automatically identify a product, DNA barcodes use a short section of DNA to uniquely identify organisms to the species level.…
Find out more »DIYbio 101: Growing Microorganisms
Want to use the lab but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we have you covered! We're rolling out a new series of 101s aimed at equipping you with all the skills you need to conduct your own experiments. This month we'll learn how to grow microorganisms. We'll talk about different types of media, how to prepare sterile media, and how to pour plates. Then you'll learn aseptic technique so you can plate your microorganisms without contamination. This is…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Basics of Speaker Design and Construction
Ever wonder how a speaker works? Want to learn how to build your own homemade speakers? In this class we will start with an overview of sound and acoustics and how they relate to speaker function. Then we learn about the parts that go into a speaker, their functions and how they work together to get the best sound. We will also learn about the ins and outs of building speaker enclosures. Finally we will build a set of model…
Find out more »Saturday Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that fish in your supermarket is really what they say it is? Or what species that neat looking mushroom is that you found in your backyard? Come find out! Every other Saturday, the Decatur Makers Community Lab is open for DNA Barcoding. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale systems to automatically identify a product, DNA barcodes use a short section of DNA to uniquely identify organisms to the species level.…
Find out more »October 2019
Meet ‘N Greet with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Curious about the manufacturing industry? Come meet and greet with members of the Atlanta chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) as they learn more about the maker community and we learn more about manufacturing, and we discuss how we can work together. Following a presentation on the maker community and a presentation on the manufacturing community with Q&A, we'll take a tour of Decatur Makers and then stroll down to…
Find out more »DIY Self Watering Garden for Middle Schoolers
Parents of middle schoolers, your child is invited to use their imagination and creativity as we create a DIY SELF-WATERING GARDEN using a Plastic Keg. Feel free to bring the whole family to join in the fun! Do not rub your eyes, double-take or squint you read it correctly. This hands-on project uses a keg to make a garden that the whole family will enjoy. First, the plastic keg will be deconstructed in preparation to become a functional SELF-WATERING GARDEN…
Find out more »Middle School Girls Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her (and her friends) join us for our Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had.…
Find out more »DIYbio 101: Growing Microorganisms
Want to use the lab but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we have you covered! We're rolling out a new series of 101s aimed at equipping you with all the skills you need to conduct your own experiments. This month we'll learn how to grow microorganisms. We'll talk about different types of media, how to prepare sterile media, and how to pour plates. Then you'll learn aseptic technique so you can plate your microorganisms without contamination. This is…
Find out more »Design Seminar: Watch Kevin Design for the CNC Router Using Fusion 360
I've been missing having a 2x72 belt grinder around, so I'm going to design one to be cut out of 3/4" plywood. The design will be broken up into multiple sessions over the next few months. In this session, I'll be designing part of the frame for the grinder. Hopefully I'll be able to start at least one cut on the CNC router. Although this is meant to be more of a seminar than a class, you'll get lots of…
Find out more »Glowforge 101: How to Use a Laser Cutter
The Glowforge is a really cool piece of equipment and very user-friendly, but there are a few things you need to know to operate it safely. In the first half of the class, we’ll cover the safety checklists you should always follow when using the laser, what materials are laser-friendly, how to format files for the Glowforge User Interface (GFUI), as well as how to use the GFUI. In the second half of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to…
Find out more »Investigating Food Fraud with DNA Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that expensive sushi is really what they say it is? Are those rare and expensive mushrooms at your local farmers market really just common species? Is that expensive sheep's milk cheese really just made from cow's milk? It turns out it's more common than you might think. Come join us as we use DNA barcoding to investigate the sometimes sketchy world of food labelling. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale…
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this intro class! The first part will be an intro to theory of 3d printing and how it works, then we’ll get into the specifics of how to use Decatur Makers’ new CR10 printer & our Lulzbot mini printer. We’ll cover how to make a design with free software, then turn that design into gcode using the Cura slicer so that the machine can read it. Finally, we’ll send prints to the printer…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Creating Art with Robotics for middle school girls
Build a Playground of the Future? A Petting Zoo in Space? Crazy Creatures Under the Sea?? So many ways for your middle school aged girl to use their imaginations and robotics to design, light up, and move their art creations. Decatur Makers is hosting a morning of ARTBotics, a fusion of Coding, Arts and Crafts for middle school aged girls. They will make unique robot creations using Birdbrain’s Hummingbird BIT, Micro:Bit and Make:Code. No experience needed! It'll be a fun…
Find out more »Glowforge 101: How to Use a Laser Cutter
The Glowforge is a really cool piece of equipment and very user-friendly, but there are a few things you need to know to operate it safely. In the first half of the class, we’ll cover the safety checklists you should always follow when using the laser, what materials are laser-friendly, how to format files for the Glowforge User Interface (GFUI), as well as how to use the GFUI. In the second half of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to…
Find out more »November 2019
Middle School Girls Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her (and her friends) join us for our Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had.…
Find out more »Investigating Food Fraud with DNA Barcoding
Have you ever wondered if that expensive sushi is really what they say it is? Are those rare and expensive mushrooms at your local farmers market really just common species? Is that expensive sheep's milk cheese really just made from cow's milk? It turns out it's more common than you might think. Come join us as we use DNA barcoding to investigate the sometimes sketchy world of food labelling. Like a barcode found on a box of cereal allows point-of-sale…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »DIYbio 101: Basics of Light Microscopy
Want to use the lab but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we have you covered! We're rolling out a new series of 101s aimed at equipping you with all the skills you need to conduct your own experiments. This month we'll take a closer look at the microscopic world. You'll learn how to use our compound light microscope, how to prepare slides of various types of samples, and some common staining techniques. TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this intro class! The first part will be an intro to theory of 3d printing and how it works, then we’ll get into the specifics of how to use Decatur Makers’ new CR10 printer & our Lulzbot mini printer. We’ll cover how to make a design with free software, then turn that design into gcode using the Cura slicer so that the machine can read it. Finally, we’ll send prints to the printer…
Find out more »December 2019
Brainstorm Solutions for the Woodlands Garden
The Woodlands Garden, currently in the midst of construction, needs to build a couple of temporary bollards, structures to block a driveway, that they can use once they re-open. And they reached out to Decatur Makers to see if we could brainstorm creative solutions to their problem! Please join us as Kate McAlpin, Executive Director of the Woodlands, will share the details and parameters (ie/it needs to be mobile and easy to move) and then we'll be creative and brainstorm…
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this intro class! The first part will be an intro to theory of 3d printing and how it works, then we’ll get into the specifics of how to use Decatur Makers’ new CR10 printer & our Lulzbot mini printer. We’ll cover how to make a design with free software, then turn that design into gcode using the Cura slicer so that the machine can read it. Finally, we’ll send prints to the printer…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this intro class! The first part will be an intro to theory of 3d printing and how it works, then we’ll get into the specifics of how to use Decatur Makers’ new CR10 printer & our Lulzbot mini printer. We’ll cover how to make a design with free software, then turn that design into gcode using the Cura slicer so that the machine can read it. Finally, we’ll send prints to the printer…
Find out more »January 2020
Middle School Girls Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her (and her friends) join us for our Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had.…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »February 2020
Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of 3D printing in this intro class! The first part will be an intro to theory of 3d printing and how it works, then we’ll get into the specifics of how to use Decatur Makers’ new CR10 printer & our Lulzbot mini printer. We’ll cover how to make a design with free software, then turn that design into gcode using the Cura slicer so that the machine can read it. Finally, we’ll send prints to the printer…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »DIYbio 101: Seeing the Unseen
Want to use the lab but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we have you covered! We're rolling out a new series of 101s aimed at equipping you with all the skills you need to conduct your own experiments. This month, Dr. Stephen Klusza will lead you on a journey through the microscopic world. You'll construct your very own Foldscope so you can explore the microscopic world with just your smartphone. We'll also discuss how to prepare slides of…
Find out more »Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) meeting
ALE has been promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994. The group is now meeting at Decatur Makers on the third Tuesday of the month. See www.ale.org for specifics on the meeting topic.
Find out more »March 2020
Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »November 2020
Middle School Girl Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her join Decatur Makers for their Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had. #GirlMakersRock NOTE:…
Find out more »Decatur Makers: Arduino + Raspberry Pi
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »December 2020
Middle School Girl Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her join Decatur Makers for their Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had. #GirlMakersRock NOTE:…
Find out more »Arduino + Pi User Group
Wondering what to do with your Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi? Played around with them a little and need some inspiration? Want to learn more and/or share what you know? Join some other like-minded makers at our Arduino + Pi User Group. This is for makers of all skill levels from newbie to know-a-lot. This meeting is a discussion group that is run by whomever attends; In the past, there was some discussion of projects with makers helping each other with…
Find out more »January 2021
Middle School Girl Makers Club
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her join Decatur Makers for their Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill levels, and whether or not they're a member of Decatur Makers (https://decaturmakers.org/) and it's free. Snacks will be served. Fun will be had. #GirlMakersRock NOTE:…
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