2021 Spring Learn & Create Workshops
All workshops are on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm over Zoom!
Any of the hands-on workshops will have kits available for purchase through the Electronic Shop, so that you be able to do these projects right along with the instructor! Links for the kits will be in the description for class. \
Sponsored by: Engineering Electronic Shop, Lichtenberger Engineering Library, IEEE Student Group, and the NEXUS
NEXT WEEK! February 24 – Soldering Basics
- Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. The two go together like peas and carrots. And, although it is possible to learn about, and build, electronics without needing to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened with this one simple skill. This workshop will focus on doing through-hole soldering.
- Taught by Jeremy Roszell, Engineering Electronics Shop.
- If you want to be able to build along in the workshop, 2 variations of kits are available from the Electronics Shop and can be purchased when registering for the workshop. Both kits will include all consumable materials with the difference being one kit includes a soldering iron. The “materials only kit” is $11.45 and the “materials with soldering iron kit” is $67.35. Cost will be applied to your University Bill and made available for pick up in the Engineering Library.
- Kits must be ordered by Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, so they may be picked up in time for the workshop
- Begin Registration
March 10 – Build Your Own : 3D Printed Personalized Keychain
- Want to learn how to use a 3D printer, but not sure how to get started? Learn the basics of 3D Design and Modeling in this step-by-step workshop to create a personalized 3D Keychain.
- Participants will customize one of the premade designs and learn how to send the design to the Electronics Shop to be printed!
- After this workshop, all the custom keychains will be printed and made available for pick-up in the Engineering Library.
- Begin Registration
March 24 – Create Your Own: 2D PONG Arcade Game
- Want to learn to create an arcade game? Join us for a fun-filled session on how to develop your own version of the game PONG in Unity.
- All the links and information you’ll need for you to follow along to and code during the workshop will be provided before the class starts.
- Taught by Antonio Washington, IEEE Student Group.
- Download programs before class.
- View Video at: https://youtu.be/qh5Hwruxi30
- Begin Registration
April 7– Build Your Own : Shake Flashlight
- How can electricity be generated without batteries? With magnets of course!
- Isaac Johnson, of the IEEE Student Group, will demonstrate how a magnet and some electrical components can make a simple shake flashlight that never needs batteries!
- This type of flashlight is great for hiking, camping, or emergency situations. Take away the need for batteries means this flashlight is always ready to go and can last a long time!
- Begin Registration
April 28 – Build Your Own : Hawkeye Desk Light/Night Light
- Want to make a Hawkeye table night light using only 5 items?
- You’ll learn how to use sticker LEDs, copper tape, a watch battery, card stock paper, and an acrylic frame in this step-by-step workshop.
- Begin Registration
Be sure to sign up now for these workshops and have fun creating!!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Kari Kozak, at kari-kozak@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.
