Prototype PGH

Melannie checks out her beautiful laser cutting project at Prototype x Sharpsburg!

Just a few more seats left!

This Saturday immediately after SOLDERDAY IS FOR THE BABES:

~INTRO TO MESHTASTIC~

In the past 6 months, Meshtastic has evolved from being a curiosity for computer nerds, to a practical communications platform for hyperlocal, ultra-resilient community crisis management and disaster recovery. This is great news for communities and computer nerds, but not so much for ordinary people who just want to understand how the dang things work. This workshop assumes no prior technical experience and guides participants through assembling, programming, configuring, and using Meshtastic nodes based on Heltec v4 and T114 chipsets. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Meshtastic kits if they have them, but if not, kits will be provided for use during the workshop. Come learn how a $30 handheld radio can help connect you to your friends, family and loved ones even when electricity, cell networks, and Internet services are all unavailable!

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Dani is a lifelong computer nerd whose day job involves cybersecurity of critical civilian infrastructure. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and hacking.

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This Saturday!!

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Many newcomers to electronics are intimidated by the notion of soldering and are excited to find it much less demanding than they had expected. Participants in this workshop will construct through-hole circuits designed to build confidence with soldering while also demonstrating practical electronics essentials. Students will be provided a basic soldering station + supplies, as well as a project to solder with detailed instructional guide. A brief introduction and overview will be followed by a hands-on period with the instructor providing assistance and feedback as necessary. Come learn how to use the hot pointy thing what melts the wire to make circuits stick together good!

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Dani is a lifelong computer nerd whose day job involves cybersecurity of critical civilian infrastructure. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and hacking.

Head over to our Open House x Sharpsburg on Sunday (12-2p) and then get into Make & Take 3d Printing right afterwards (2-4p)!

The workshop will introduce the basics of 3D printing, provide a practical demonstration of how to operate our 3D printers (Prusa, and Creality Ender), and will walk out with an object you printed. No prior experience needed!

~To sign up for one or both, go to prototypepgh.org/events or link in bio~

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