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Distributed workshops

Distributed workshops

by | Mar 30, 2014 | Programs

One of the first things we are doing to help get the maker community together here in Portland is to organize some Skills classes at various people’s shops. We have recently organized a youth soldering / electronic workshop as well as a few welding workshops. If...
A Collaborative Effort

A Collaborative Effort

by | Feb 27, 2014 | Uncategorized

Over the last month I have been working on a new collaborative project for the Open Bench. Or rather, I should say “we” have been working, for it is though the efforts of many different people that this project is coming together. We have begun a...
A visit and a vision

A visit and a vision

by | Jan 30, 2014 | Maine Makers

Last week, I was lucky enough to give a tour of the space to a group of youths from a local school. They were off for a day of adventure visiting places and meeting “Self Made Makers”. Frankly, I was flattered. We spoke at length about what we hope to...

Kids in the Shop

by | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized

A recent trip to the Nelson Metal Fabrication  was a great experience for these two young Makers. As they walked in with their arms crossed and in their pockets you could feel them being anxious and defensive. However, “anxious” means to be both nervous...
Electronics Lab

Electronics Lab

by | Jan 2, 2014 | About, Resources

We are happy to help you explore embedded electronics applications in our lab. Whether you are a novice, hobbyist or expert we would like to work with you and see what you are doing to explore the world of electronics.  We currently have soldering and de-soldering...