Events
Learn to Solder 2 – LCD Backpack
by orias 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!
Lan Party on June 21
by Jonathan Wood on Jun.10, 2014, under Events, Uncategorized
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/
If you plan to drink you must be 21+ and please drink responsibly, if you need a ride/cab home please let someone know.
LAN Party April 12th!
by orias on Apr.02, 2014, under Events, Meetings
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.
Learn To Solder I April 5th
by Joe on Mar.11, 2014, under Events, Workshops
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!
Cookout Friday 2/28
by Joe on Feb.25, 2014, under Events, Meetings
Free Food Friday!
We will be firing up the grill around 6:30 or so. Come check out our space and meet up with local makers.
Where: MidsouthMakers
When: Friday Feb 28th 7pm-???
What: Food! Hamburgers & Hotdogs, BYOB
How Much: FREE (Donations accepted)