Yoyodyne Monkey Works

A lot was covered this evening. Many hours of interesting, educational and snicker-inspiring play this evening. Some of the things were: The difference between learning Math and learning Maths: The tools of calculus, trigonometry, algebra, etc. When asked “does it have a PID” you will know what the heck they’re talking about. Proportional Integral Derivatives […]

Tonight Professor Mayhem demonstrated a smd hot air rework tool to remove a surface mount part and replace using ChipQuick tack flux and rework solder paste. Everyone got to try their hand, each with successful removal and reapply.  

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Built Ktuluinos at tonight’s meeting. A less expensive alternative if you don’t want to leave your Arduino in a project. Also had a bonus discussion on how transistors work. Thanks to Professor Mayhem for everything. techunboxed.com

Congratulations to both Orbital Sciences and SpaceX for their successful launches this week.  Space is now officially open for business!  We would also like to publicly state the Yoyodyne Monkey Works had nothing to do WHATSOEVER with the GPS errors causing difficulties with the docking to the International Space Station.  

My hat is off to the Adventure Science Center and Make: Nashville!  there was a fantastic crowd and all that weather optimism really paid off!  We are already looking forward to next year. Again, fantastic job guys! Poozr

I met Steve Devers from PerfectFab Makerspace in Clarksville at the Nashville Mini Maker Faire.  If you are from the Clarksville  area and are interested in 3D printing, machining, welding, electronics, or blacksmithing, then visit perfectfab.com