Activities & Classes
Robot Garden is a 100% volunteer run organization. It's members join because they are passionate about making and enjoy sharing these pursuits with others. The vast majority of our classes are inspired and offered by our individual members. Historically, our classes & activities are offered organically as the time and interests of our members allow. We are working to build a portfolio of classes that are offered on a regularly scheduled basis.Â
We love offering activities for both youth and adults. We love hands-on people willing to jump in and help run activities. Whether or not you are a Robot Garden member, feel free to suggest activities and classes of interest to you. We are always looking for new instructors wanting to build a community of enthusiasts around their own interests.
CLASSES
Robot Garden is putting some of its classes online using our Google Classroom resources. Building curriculum for these classes is an ongoing effort. Suggestions and requests for classes are welcome. Initial focus for curriculum development is on how to safely use our fabrication tools (3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutter, etc.), microcontrollers & single board computers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and CAD/CAM software (FreeCAD, Fusion360)
ACTIVITIES
Our activities will continue to be offered based upon the time and interests of our members. Many of our activities are seasonal in nature. And, many of our activities are wrapped around public outreach events. Join our Meetup group to keep track of publicly scheduled activities. Join our Slack account to keep track of our internal member-only scheduled activities.
ROBOT GARDEN CURRICULUM
Robot Garden is working to develop fixed curriculum for its various classes. Google Classroom will be the primary tool along with the other online tools available through Google Workspace. The curriculum being considered for development are:
Airport Safety
Shop Safety
Include section on youth protection
Basic Hand Tool Use
Basic Power Tool Use
Basic Electronics
Basic Sheet Metal Work
CAD/CAM - Fusion360
Specialty Equipment
3D Printers
Capstone Projects:
figurine
card holder
Full Spectrum PS36 Laser Cutter
Capstone Projects:
small sign w/ name or address
wood stakes indicating plant names
plywood box w/ box joint edges
Avid 48"x96" CNC Mill
ShopBot 48"x48" CNC Mill
DynaMyte 2400 CNC Mill
Nomad 883 CNC Mill
Capstone Projects:
engraved dog tags
small sign w/ name or address
Drill Press
Table Saw
Horizontal Band Saw
Vertical Band Saw
Smithy 3-in-1 Lathe/Mill/Drill Press
Central Machinery 7x12 Lathe
Sherline Mini Mill
Sherline Mini Lathe
Jet 30" Wood Lathe
Soldering / Hot Air Re-Work / Reflow Oven
Capstone Projects:
broach / pin
misc solder practice kit
Vinyl Cutters
MIG Welder
Plasma Cutter
Career Exploration
Aviation
Robotics
Safety & Basic Use Training (does not require a full curriculum to use)
Sand Blaster
Planishing Hammer