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Recurring Events
Recurring events are drop in only, no need to register, just show up.
Monday Night Maker Meeting @8pm
Join us each week at DIYode Community Workshop for casual gatherings where members socialize, collaborate on projects, and discuss workshop plans. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or new to DIY, everyone is welcome to attend. Drop by for a tour, explore our space, and set up your membership if you’re interested in joining. These meetings are the heartbeat of our community, fostering creativity and collaboration. Come be a part of the DIYode experience!
Skill Forge Workshops
Fill out this Google Form to register for a workshop, or email info@diyode.com receive notifications when there is a workshop coming up.
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 January 11th, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – 3D Modeling Design and PreparationDive into the exciting realm of 3D modeling with Thoreau Bakker as your guide. In this virtual workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of several different 3D modeling programs. Explore the art of transforming your ideas into digital reality, mastering the basics of creating intricate 3D models, and preparing them for printing.
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| January 25th, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – 3D Printer Set Up and RunningJoin Thoreau Bakker once again for a comprehensive workshop on setting up and operating 3D printers. From calibrating your machine to troubleshooting common issues, this session ensures you’re well-versed in the intricacies of 3D printing technology. Get ready to bring your digital creations to life with practical insights and expert guidance.
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| February 8th, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – Woodworking Basics and SafetyEmbark on a journey into the world of woodworking with seasoned craftsman Steve West. Learn essential woodworking skills, from choosing the right materials to mastering fundamental tools. This workshop emphasizes safety practices, ensuring you can confidently undertake your woodworking projects with precision and precaution. |
| February 22nd, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – Scroll Saw Basics and SafetyGet hands-on experience with the scroll saw as Rob Minicucci walks you through its basics. Discover the versatility of this tool for intricate cuts and designs in woodworking. Learn essential safety measures, and gain confidence in utilizing the scroll saw to bring your own wonderful animal puzzle to life.
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| March 7th, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – Laser Cutter Design and PreparationExplore the world of laser cutting with Devon Trimble in a virtual workshop focused on design and preparation. Delve into the capabilities of laser cutting technology, understand design considerations, and prepare your projects for precision cutting. This session equips you with the skills to harness the potential of laser cutting for your creative endeavors. |
| March 21st, 2024 7pm-9pm |
Skill Forge Workshop Series #1 – Laser Cutter Set Up and RunningConclude the first Skill Forge series with Patrick Lameront, guiding you through the setup and operation of laser cutters. Gain practical insights into calibrating the machine, troubleshooting common issues, and effectively bringing your laser-cut projects to fruition. This workshop ensures you’re ready to independently utilize laser cutting technology for your future projects. |
Community Events
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Attention to the DIYode Makers Club, Guelph
Dear fellow Diyodeheads
This winter I have been helping with the flooding of the ice at Sunny Acres Park. I have discovered a problem with how the ice crew packs up the hoses at the end of the evening and I think this is a problem that DIYode could solve. After the ice has been flooded, the ice crew will drag each section of hose over the fence at the north end of the rink before coiling them into a storage locker. Lately the crew has gotten into the habit of using the lower limb of the large pine next to the bar-b-q. I am concerned that over time this will kill the tree’s limb. I have been asking the crew not to use the tree limb but people complain that using the fence is too difficult. This is true, it is easier to stand on a picnic table and toss the hose end over the limb. Yet the whole procedure, whether one uses the fence or the tree, is awkward and time consuming. I challenge the DIYode makers club to come up with a solution to this problem.
The fix could be quite simple. Some kind of improvised bearing or pulley that would mount onto the fence over the locker would improve things immensely. It could also make the coiling of the hoses easier as well. Please feel free to contact me regarding this matter.
Ed Jackson
crazyas8@gmail.com
Hi Diyodes! I’ve taken the liberty of adding your events to the Watcamp calendar: http://watcamp.com/calendar
Do your events have scheduled times, like the Friday Night Five Dollar Fixit or the Saturday workshops? Right now they look like all-day events on the Watcamp calendar.
–Bob.
The @diyode.com email addresses don’t seem to be working?
Fixed. Thanks David.
Missed the Electronics Workshop.
I have an 8 year old who is bugging daddy to teach him to solder and wants to try and build a robot. I’m just looking you up and see that we missed the electronics workshop.
Could you contact me when you have another electronics workshop planned?
I’m going to e-mail your info to our school science teachers, in case they didn’t know about you guys. I’d love for them to pass info on these opportunities on to interested kids.
Monica
$5 Fix-it Fridays?
Do we have to be members to bring things to Fix-it Friday?
Can my 8.5 year old help (with me there to help supervise of course)? And if so, do we have to pay the $25 month membership fee for him?
Monica
Nope, fixit fridays are open to anyone. Also, the membership means you can bring family with you.
Hello Simon,
Wondering if a Tinkering summer camp might be in the cards for the future? Our son Eden would be thrilled to both partake as a, well, 12 year old kid, and also mentor other children about basic arduino, electronics, soldering… basic hacking and tinkering. How can I help make this happen?
Cheers,
Lynette
Lynette, we’d love to do something like that, but would probably need to partner with another camp for it to be feasible. (or lee quit our day jobs). If you want to talk possibilities, come by on a Monday around 8pm, bring Eden if you can, and we can bash some ideas around.
Hello!
Such a great opportunity your group has created for people. Congrats.
My question is: Do I have to become a Monthly Member to be able to participate in any of your events?
In particular your ‘Fix-it Fridays’.
Also, what time on Fridays! What’s the cost? What’s the address?
Hope you find time to reply. I’d like to attend tomorrow (friday June 22nd).
Nope, all our events are open to anyone. As for FixIt, Mark will be around from 6pm to 8pm tonight. 71B Wyndham St. S.
I would appreciate hearing from someone who would be willing to train me on the table saw and the 3 in 1 metal roll, break and shear machine.
Thanks
John
Hi! Just stumbled on this through the Guelph Arts Platform. Would you guys have a way to replace rivets on a pair of my snowshoes at your next Fix-it Friday? I’d love to come by and visit your workshop.