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February 10th Coworking Day at MidsouthMakers

by on Jan.26, 2017, under Events

February 10th is the next #memtech Coworking Day. Traditionally we meet for breakfast somewhere and then go cowork together at Cowork Memphis. This February we’re trying an experiment to bring the event to MidsouthMakers. This also coincides with a cookout that MidsouthMakers is already planning for February 10th.

Events:

* #memtech Geek Breakfast: https://www.meetup.com/memphis-technology-user-groups/events/237219796/
* #memtech Coworking Day: https://www.meetup.com/memphis-technology-user-groups/events/236422902/
* Coworking Day Lunch: https://www.meetup.com/memphis-technology-user-groups/events/237220079/
* MidsouthMakers Cookout 6:30-9pm

You don’t have to be a member at MidsouthMakers to join the events. If you can’t make the Cowork day feel free to join us for lunch or the cookout

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Learn to Solder 2 – LCD Backpack

by on Aug.08, 2014, under Electronics, Microcontroller, Projects, Workshops

The attendees of the second in a series of soldering classes built an LCD Backpack, available from Dangerous Prototypes. The LCD screens work over USB or serial connections and can be used for multiple different things. Keep an eye out for our other upcoming classes!

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Lan Party on June 21

by on Jun.10, 2014, under Events, Uncategorized

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Join us on the longest day of the year for a LAN party and to help send of one of our founding members on his way to Portland!

When: 6/21/14 Setup: 2pm-4pm
Where: MidsouthMakers
Bring: Computer, monitor, power strip, ethernet cord, sombrero. Food: $10 per person (Nacho / Taco Bar 6pm-it’s gone)

All attendees need to be 18+ or be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Make sure you join our Steam group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/midsouthmakers

 

If you plan to drink you must be 21+ and please drink responsibly, if you need a ride/cab home please let someone know.

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LAN Party April 12th!

by on Apr.02, 2014, under Events, Meetings

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On Saturday April 12th we’ll be having another LAN party!

Game List: Team Fortress 2, Left For Dead 2, Unreal Tournament 2004, UT3, Monday Night Combat, Super Monday Night Combat, Diablo 3, StarCraft 2, DOTA2, Minecraft and anything else you’d like to play.

Food: We will have a taco/nacho bar setup with a variety of fillings, condiments and options available for a $15 donation (MidsouthMakers Members $10) which includes soda. BYOB (obviously 21+) Feel free to bring your own food/drinks/snacks.

Agenda: 4p – 6pm Setup. Food served at 5pm. From 6pm onwards, game, eat and frag!

All attendees need to be 18 years old or older, unless accompanied by a legal guardian at all times. Bring your PC, a monitor, power strip, and an ethernet cord.

If you plan to drink you must be 21+ and please drink responsibly, if you need a ride/cab home please let someone know.

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Learn To Solder I April 5th

by on Mar.11, 2014, under Events, Workshops

Image Credit: Jeff Donaldson

Image Credit: Jeff Donaldson

Want to learn how to solder? Midsouth Makers will be hosting a soldering workshop on April 5th @ 2PM. The class will be $25 and you will be walking with a TV-B-GONE. Class size is limited to 15, so sign up today! RSVP on Meetup.com

Q/A: 
What do I need to bring? 
You should bring Soldering Iron, Solder, Multimeter, Flush Cutters, Solder Sucker/Solder Wick, and helping hands. If you don’t have these Items, no biggie, the makers have a few sets to borrow for the class.

So what is this TV-B-GONE thing? 
Its an over powered remote capable of turning off many different TV’s from over 150ft away with one push of a button. It is a great kit for beginners, large parts, and low part count. Curriculum can be found here. (http://learn.adafruit.com/tv-b-gone-kit/overview)

When will registration be closed? 
Registration will close march 26th. This will allow ample time for kits to ship. Sign up now before seats run out!

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