Upcoming Events

The Ocean State Maker Mill crew will be at several events coming up soon!  If you’ve been curious about what we do, would like to meet the team, or know us already and would like to join in the fun – now is your chance!

We’ll see you at:

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Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire (Providence) – Saturday, August 13

More info at: http://makerfaireri.com/

 

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DOT AIR (Pawtucket) – Saturday, August 20

More info at: http://dotair.org/dot-air-2016.html

 

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SAMFest at Slater Mill (Pawtucket) – Saturday, August 27

More info at: http://www.slatermill.org/samfest/

 

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World Maker Faire (Queens, NYC) – Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2

More info at: http://makerfaire.com/new-york/

 

Hope to see you there!

Make: Magazine Digital Fabrication Shootout Open House

See a plethora of new Digital Fabrication machines and ask questions of digital fabrication pros at Ocean State Maker Mill and Make: Magazine’s Digital Fabrication Testing Open House! Taking place at 80 Fountain Street, Pawtucket RI, the event will be held Sunday, July 31 from 3pm – 5pm. Members of the Make: Magazine 2016 Digital Fabrication Testing Team will be present, along with new equipment being tested for future magazine publication.

Ocean State Maker Mill and Make: Magazine are proud to bring this event to Pawtucket, RI for the first time. Now in its fifth year, previous locations have included San Francisco, CA, Sebastopol, CA and Youngstown, OH.

This event is free and open to the public from 3pm – 5pm on Sunday, July 31.

Take advantage of this Open House to visit Ocean State Maker Mill, see the latest in digital fabrication equipment, and ask questions of the testing team pros. Equipment will include multiple 3D Printers, CNC Machines, Laser Cutters and Vinyl Cutters from a variety of vendors.

New Workshops!

 

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New workshops just added, get your seats while there’s still time!

Introduction to Raspberry Pi – Saturday, April 23rd / 1:00pm – 5:00pm / $40 – $80

Go from “I’ve heard of a Raspberry Pi” to understanding how this pocket sized computer can be used to make your project come to life. Students will learn the basics of the Python programming language so they can access the Pi’s general purpose I/O pins. Everyone will also go home with a 3D printed case to keep their Pi safe.

2 Class Options:

$40 – Includes Project Hardware, 8 GB MicroSD, Power Cable, 3D Printed Case (Bring your Own Raspberry Pi Model A+, Model B, Model B+, Model 2B)

Students are required to bring their own Raspberry Pi ModelA+, Model B, Model B+ OR Model 2B, and a  display device with Wi-Fi. Can be a smartphone / tablet / iPhone / iPad / Android device / laptop.

$80 – Includes Project Hardware, 8 GB MicroSD, Power Cable, 3D Printed Case (We’ll provide you with a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B)

Students are required to bring a display device with Wi-Fi. Can be a smartphone / tablet / iPhone / iPad / Android device / laptop.

Please note that space in our workshop is limited, and 1 ticket = 1 attendee seat.  Participants must be 14 or older; under 18 requires a parent or guardian.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-raspberry-pi-tickets-24668476076

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Raspberry Pi Joke Machine – Sunday, April 24th / 1:00pm – 5:00pm / $60

This intermediate level Raspberry Pi workshop takes you through the steps of turning your Pi 2 into a “joke machine” by combining it with the PiFace LCD display module and the Python programming language. The joke machine isn’t just for laughs. You will leave the workshop with new programming skills & your Pi 2 will be more capable than ever before – protected inside a 3D printed case designed especially for your new hardware.

Students are required to bring their own Raspberry Pi 2, Model B, and a tablet or laptop with Wi-Fi.  A smartphone is insufficient for this level of programming and typing.

Please note that space in our workshop is limited, and 1 ticket = 1 attendee seat.  Participants must be 14 or older; under 18 requires a parent or guardian.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turn-your-raspberry-pi-into-a-joke-machine-tickets-24669003654

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Introduction to 3D Printing – Thursday, April 28th / 7:00pm – 10:00pm / $40

In the past few years, 3D Printing has exploded in growth and popularity, but what is it… and what can you do with it?

We will cover:

  • Types of 3D Printing technologies.
  • Software for designing 3D printable objects.
  • Software for preparing models for 3D Printing.
  • The greater 3D Printing community.

Please note that space in our workshop is limited, and 1 ticket = 1 attendee seat.  Participants must be 14 or older; under 18 requires a parent or guardian.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-3d-printing-tickets-24669207263

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Introduction to Programming the Arduino: Physical Pixel – Saturday, April 30th / 11:00am – 3:00pm / $45

Learn the basics of programming the popular and versatile Arduino micro controller. Students will learn how to setup their Arduino, use digital I/O pins, read analog values, and control physical devices. This class also serves as an introduction programming class teaching the basics of the Arduino language.

2 Class Options:

$45 – “Bring your own Arduino” option, includes instruction only

Students are required to bring an Arduino Uno (or compatible board) and a laptop running Windows, MacOS X, or Linux; please no Android, iOS, or Chrome books.

$70 – “I need an Arduino” option, includes instruction and Arduino Uno

Students are required to bring a laptop running Windows, MacOS X, or Linux; please no Android, iOS, or Chrome books.

Please note that space in our workshop is limited, and 1 ticket = 1 attendee seat.  Participants must be 14 or older; under 18 requires a parent or guardian.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-programming-the-arduino-tickets-24669184194

Raspberry Pi Workshop Feb 27

Go from “I’ve heard of a Raspberry Pi” to understanding how this pocket sized computer can be used to make your project come to life. Students will learn the basics fo the Python programming language so they can access the Pi’s general purpose I/O pins. Everyone will also go home with a 3D printed case to keep their Pi safe.

$40 – Includes Project Hardware, 8 GB MicroSD, Power Cable, Ethernet Cable, Case)
(Bring your Own Raspberry Pi Model A+, Model B, Model B+, Model 2B)

$80 – Includes Project Hardware, 8 GB MicroSD, Power Cable, Ethernet Cable, Case)
(We’ll provide you with a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B)

This is a class and requires a ticket to be purchased ahead of time to attend. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-raspberry-pi-tickets-21391993027

New Classes Announced!

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Ocean State Maker Mill is pleased to announce two new classes!

3D Printer Clinic – Thursday, 1/14 @ 6pm

Join Matt Stultz, 3DPPVD founder and Make: Magazine Digital Fabrication Editor, for an in-depth dive into your personal 3D printer to get everything set up and running in top-shape.

Introduction to ZBrush – Saturday, 2/6 @ 1pm

Learn ZBrush basics from OSMM’s very own Jason Loik!  This class will take you through the basics of ZBrush to get you started in creating 3D models.

More details on our Classes page – hope to see you there!

Next Class: Intro to 3D Printing

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Join us for our next class on Thursday, 12/10 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, for an introduction to 3d Printing!

Join Make: Magazine’s 3D Printing Editor Matt Stultz as he guides you through the basics of 3D Printing and Digital Fabrication.  In the past few years, 3D Printing has exploded in growth and popularity, but what is it… and what can you do with it?

We will cover:

  • Types of 3D Printing technologies.
  • Software for designing 3D printable objects.
  • Software for preparing models for 3D Printing.
  • The greater 3D Printing community.

Tickets available via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-3d-printing-tickets-19459549035