On December 7th we held another successful First Friday! We had a packed house all night long. We were making ornaments on the small 45 Watt laser cutter with Morgan. We raster engraved portraits on the new 90 Watt Full
Maker Faire 2018 Report!
On October 13, 2018, MakerSpace Charlotte put on the largest showcase of member projects we have ever displayed at this year’s Charlotte Mini Maker Faire and received an impressive reception and broad appreciation! MakerSpace Charlotte booth with Lam & Lorrie
Grillin & Chillin with Lam & Morgan
On November 16th, Lam and Morgan hosted another cooking event, this time with burgers as well as marinated grilled meat & veggies in a variety of marinades. And don’t forget the Key Lime Pie!
Friday Night Grilling (November 16th)
This Friday November 16th, Lam and Morgan will be grilling up a storm for MakerSpace members. Rain or shine we’ll have something delicious to sample!
Pasta (and Crepe) Party at MakerSpace
How easy it is to make homemade pasta? Lam found several MakerSpace members with a wide range of cooking skills — from novice to master chef — willing to give it a try! We not only made pasta but a
Upcoming Kit: Fire Breathing Dragon
MakerSpace Charlotte is nearing production on a bluetooth-controlled fire-breathing dragon robot kit. The robot has motor-driven wheels, propellant trigger mechanism, and external ignition system. Finished kit should not be used except under close adult supervision and away from any flammable
Upcoming Class: Woodworking for the Holidays
Bob Wessmiller will be offering a class on Woodworking for the Holidays in the near future. The 3 items which can be made include: Horse Carousel with Strings Infant Rocking Bed Prehistoric Vehicle
First Friday Nov 2018: Smoke and Steam
Tonight’s First Friday event was well-attended with numerous activities and projects on display, including a mechanical steam-powered boat, the local Ghostbusters crew and their smoke bubble machine, and demonstrating the fire-breathing dragon kit coming soon from the MakerSpace!
First Friday Sep 2018: Space is the Place
On September 7th 2018, we had our First Friday event with a Planetary theme. Events included sightings of Mars and other celestial bodies hosted by a local astronomer, Spray Paint Art, Rocketry, and more!
First X-Carve CNC Class
On September 4th, Josh taught the first X-Carve CNC class in the woodworking shop. He focused on how to properly load and unload the collet and router bits and how to calibrate and initiate prints using the Inventables Easel software.