Class Ideas

Here are some ideas for classes that we think the Freeside community would love -

Electronics and Microcontrollers

There are a lot of great electronics resources at Freeside, but sometimes people need a review of the basics to get started. Students can pay for the class and/or materials for the following topics:

• Basic Electronics + Soldering
• ICs and Oscilloscopes
• Electromagnetism and Circuit Design
• Arduino 101
• Arduino for Data Logging / Ethernet
• Raspberry Pi 101
• Raspberry Pi Servers!
• XBMC on Raspberry Pi (RasPi Media Center)
• TI MSP-430 101
• JeeNode, Ninja Blocks, BeagleBone, NETduino, etc...
• Fun with Analog and Digital LEDs

2D and 3D modeling

Lots of interest in this stuff lately...

• Intro to 3D Printing
• Using the Laser Cutter
• OpenSCAD, 123D Design, etc... CAD basics
• 3D Scanning with the (whatever) device
• Prototyping with 3D Printing!

Design and Production

Getting the message out and sharing your creations with the world! This is a pretty mixed bag, but it's hard to neatly categorize this stuff so this is what we came up with...

• Basics of Web Design / UX
• Ways to think about Product Design
• Intro to Screenwriting
• Podcasting on a Budget
• Editing your Podcasts using (whatever) software
• Arduino-controlled Camera Mounts
• DIY Steadicam

Woodworking, Machinery, and Metalworking

Hands-on classes that are more likely to be smaller in size and more expensive. Includes a shop safety section at the beginning.

• Intro to Machining
• Intro to Woodworking
• Intro to Mold Making
• Intro to Blacksmithing
• Quick and Dirty Design - for Artwork and Prototyping
• Cosplay Shop Class
• Automotive Maintenance and Repair
• Electric motors and how to use them
• How gas engines work