June 2018
Minecraft LAN party: Planet Sprocket
We invite all Minecrafters to join us and play together on our LAN server. Take your Minecraft skills to the next level with the Tekkit Mod Pack. Armed with the latest versions of the best mods from the hottest authors, a renewed sense of adventure and a focused drive, Tekkit is set to reignite the same sort of wonder and awe that we all received from booting up Minecraft for the first time. With the skies open, the moon ready…
Find out more »Make a Movie Mini-Camp
Movie Time! Come learn the basics of storytelling and make characters that you set into your own stop-motion animation film. Campers will create a short script for their hero's journey, design and build their set and film their masterpiece using stop-motion camera and software. Campers should bring their own jump drive to store and take home their movie. Grades 5-8
Find out more »Summer Coding Jam
Learn some coding skills and make your own animated musical creations with Scratch from MIT! For students in grades 6 & up. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance at mclib.net/codingjam or by calling (270) 442-2510 x122.
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July 2018
Summer Camp: Woodturning (morning session)
Learn the basics of woodturning and design your own project
Find out more »Summer Camp: Woodturning (afternoon session)
Learn the basics of woodturning and design your own project
Find out more »Minecraft LAN Party: Planet Sprocket
We invite Minecrafters to join us and play together on our LAN server. Take your Minecraft skills to the next level with the Tekkit Mod Pack. Armed with the latest versions of the best mods from the hottest authors, a renewed sense of adventure and a focused drive, Tekkit is set to reignite the same sort of wonder and awe that we all received from booting up Minecraft for the first time. With the skies open, the moon ready to…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Game Design
Game Design: Mon 7/16 - Thu 7/19, 9 am - 12 pm, ages 14-18 Students will learn how to create custom maps, NPCs, quests, and combat encounters using the GUTS game engine and Torchlight 2. Students should walk away with a coherent dungeon they can play in Torchlight 2. Taught by Juna Harvey, a Physics & Engineering teacher at Paducah Tilghman High School. She graduated from Murray State University in December of 2015 and has been teaching ever since. She…
Find out more »Summer Camp: Cyber Experience
The CyberCave is a hands-on lab where high school and middle school students can learn about information technology. Students will experience real-world technology, most of which is used in every-day business procedures. Taught by Dr. Michael Ramage, Director, Center for TSM, Murray State University. No prerequisite experience required. Please notify us of any participant allergies or other relevant medical information by emailing info@sprocketpaducah.com.
Find out more »Summer Coding Jam
Learn some coding skills and make your own animated musical creations with Scratch from MIT! For students in grades 6 & up. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance at mclib.net/codingjam or by calling (270) 442-2510 x122.
Find out more »Teacher PD: Lego Robotics – CANCELLED
This event has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With the adoption of the latest core Science standards, many teachers are grasping to find programs that provide hands-on engineering and technical skills for their students. Robotics Clubs can help provide these skills in a fun and meaningful way. This in-service will concentrate more on the application of the latest LEGO Mindstorm EV3 platform and how to incorporate it with the current 4-H Robotics curriculum. We will also be…
Find out more »August 2018
Lunch & Learn: Co-housing, A Model for Community
Grab your lunch and head over to Sprocket. Architect, George Abert will share information about the fascinating, Danish model. Cohousing is an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space. Each attached or single family home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen. Shared spaces typically feature a common house, which may include a large kitchen and dining area, laundry, and recreational space. Shared outdoor space may include parking, walkways, open space, and gardens. Neighbors may share resources like…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Intro to Integrated Project Delivery
George Abert, AIA LEED AP will share about Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). IPD is a collaborative alliance of people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction. (Wikipedia) The construction industry has suffered from productivity losses since the 1960s while other industries have seen large productivity gains. The problems…
Find out more »September 2018
Free 3D Print Tutorial
Hey Adults! It's your turn. Come learn about 3D printing. In this brief tutorial, you'll learn how to generate a 3D file with Inventor or AutoCAD, turn on the printer, load files, and print files as well as clean and shut it off properly. Limited space (12). Reserve your spot now.
Find out more »October 2018
Inventors Club: The Great Puzzle Cube Design Challenge
This Inventors Club series is for youth ages 8-14. We will have three 2-hour sessions on Thursdays on October 25, November 1, and November 8 from 3-5 PM. The is a great activity for art/design, engineering, and fabrication. Some cool new skills to learn will be reading calipers, making isometric sketches, a wood block, creating 3D design and then making a 3D printed cube puzzle. Alan Tucker will be leading the class and is a former physics and engineering teacher…
Find out more »IoT Hackathon
Learn how to solve a real-world industry problem using hands-on engineering design, advanced robotics, and your creative mind! The day starts with a talk about the issue at hand from our industry expert. We will move on to small teams for brainstorming and then on to rapid prototyping of our ideas. Then, we will use microprocessors and other cool techie stuff to actually make our idea work (we hope!). And finally, your team will get to pitch and demo your solution.
Find out more »Arduino Programming Workshop
Interested in Programming the Arduino Microprocessors? This workshop will cover the basics of programming the Arduino with the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Workshop cost is $15.00, for ages 14 & up. What we will cover: Programming Syntax and Commands How Libraries Work Walk through of some sample code Learning how to merge programs together Learning tips and tricks for “debugging” your code
Find out more »November 2018
Drawn to Adornment Workshop
Using drawing techniques to add color and texture to copper in jewelry making! Participants will use drawing techniques combined with the etching process and color application to create components for jewelry projects. Participants will create finished earrings, pendants, and brooches. Prior jewelry experience is helpful but not required. This workshop will be held at Sprocket Makerspace on the first three Saturdays in November (Nov 3, 10, and 17) from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawn-to-adornment-workshop-tickets-51036376175. The price is…
Find out more »Laser Engraving Fundamentals Workshop
Are you interested in buying a Laser Engraver or using the Laser at Sprocket? This Workshop will go over the fundamental of Designing for Laser Engraving. Workshop Cost is $15.00 per person We will go over: Design for Engraving considerations (programs to use for design, types of files that an engraver can import, and limitations of a laser engraver)Materials that work in a Laser Laser Safety Laser Engraving Power settings Taking a sample design and completing it on the Laser…
Find out more »3D Design for Beginners
Interested in how to do simple designs for 3D Printing and laser etching but don’t know where to start? This two-hour workshop will cover the basics of getting started with 3D design using a basic editing tool Workshop cost is $15.00 What we will cover: TinkerCAD user controls Basic shapes & navigation Walk through the creation of a design from scratch Exporting the design for 3D printing or laser engraving Perfect for teachers who want to understand the fundamentals and…
Find out more »February 2019
Introduction to Arduino
Leader: Bruce Lunde For: Adults and kids 9+ Tickets: $15 Get tickets here. In this workshop, makers will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to start integrating an arduino microcontroller into their projects.
Find out more »March 2019
Introduction to Onshape
Leader: Roger Riquelme Ages: Adults and Kids 9+ Tickets: $10 Get Tickets here. In this workshop, makers will be introduced to parametric modeling. They will complete some basic exercises to become familiar with the software, and setup their own free hobbyist account. The workshop is expected to only take an hour, but additional time will be provided after to allow additional help and instruction as needed.
Find out more »Introduction to Pen Making
Bruce Lunde will offer a free workshop, "Introduction to Pen Making" on Saturday, March 16, from 9:00 - 10:00. Bruce will do a demonstration of making a wood ink pen. The demo is free, and there is no limit on the number of guests. For those who are interested, Bruce will be available to give individual instruction on how to make your own wooden pen. These workshops will be in 90 minute increments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost…
Find out more »Introduction to Pen Making
Bruce Lunde will offer a free workshop, "Introduction to Pen Making" on Saturday, March 16, from 9:00 - 10:00. Bruce will do a demonstration of making a wood ink pen. The demo is free, and there is no limit on the number of guests. For those who are interested, Bruce will be available to give individual instruction on how to make your own wooden pen. These workshops will be in 90 minute increments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost…
Find out more »Introduction to Pen Making
Bruce Lunde will offer a free workshop, "Introduction to Pen Making" on Saturday, March 16, from 9:00 - 10:00. Bruce will do a demonstration of making a wood ink pen. The demo is free, and there is no limit on the number of guests. For those who are interested, Bruce will be available to give individual instruction on how to make your own wooden pen. These workshops will be in 90 minute increments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost…
Find out more »Introduction to Pen Making
Bruce Lunde will offer a free workshop, "Introduction to Pen Making" on Saturday, March 16, from 9:00 - 10:00. Bruce will do a demonstration of making a wood ink pen. The demo is free, and there is no limit on the number of guests. For those who are interested, Bruce will be available to give individual instruction on how to make your own wooden pen. These workshops will be in 90 minute increments from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost…
Find out more »Assemblies in OnShape
Leader: Roger Riquelme Ages: Adults and Kids 9+ In this workshop, Makers will learn how to use different tools in OnShape to create assemblies from parts and other assemblies. Makers should have either attended the previous OnShape workshop, or be familiar with OnShape and have an account. The workshop is expected to only take an hour, but additional time will be provided after to allow additional help and instruction as needed.
Find out more »April 2019
Design for Laser
Leader: Roger Riquelme Ages: Adults Recommended Tickets: $10 In this workshop, makers will learn to use basic tools in CAD, as well as vector and raster graphic editing programs to create more complex designs using the laser cutter/engraver. Makers should have either attended the previous Laser and OnShape workshops, or be familiar with those subjects.
Find out more »May 2019
Intro to the Arduino Microprocessor
In the workshop, makers will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to start integrating an Arduino micro-controller in their projects. Leader: Bruce Lunde Age: 13+ Tickets: $15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-the-arduino-microprocessor-tickets-61540839307
Find out more »June 2019
Intro to 3D Printing and Tinkercad
Leader: Roger Riquelme Ages: 9+ In this workshop, makers will learn to use a basic 3D CAD program, prepare a CAD file for 3D printing, and create a part with a 3D printer. Makers will design, slice, and print a small key chain as practice. Tickets: $15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-3d-printing-and-tinkercad-tickets-61541924553
Find out more »Intro to Raspberry Pi
In this workshop, makers will explore how to get started with the Raspberry Pi computer and the Linux operating system. Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 11+ Cost: $15.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-raspberry-pi-tickets-61831278017
Find out more »Basic Electronics and Breadboarding with Arduino
In this workshop, makers will be introduced to basic electronics concepts and components, and will learn how to utilize a breadboard to build and test simple circuits with the Arduino microprocessor. Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 11+ Cost $15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-electronics-and-breadboarding-with-arduino-tickets-61832415419
Find out more »July 2019
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and the Internet of Things (IoT) Part 1
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $15.00 (Limited to five tickets) This workshop will explore what it takes to send sensor data and how to utilize a Raspberry Pi/MySQL database to capture/display that information. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-raspberry-pi-and-the-internet-of-things-iot-part-1-tickets-64266092613
Find out more »Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and the Internet of Things (IoT) Part 2
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $15.00 (Limited to five tickets) This workshop will explore options for capturing and reporting sensor data to Internet based IoT databases.. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-raspberry-pi-and-the-internet-of-things-iot-part-2-tickets-64266133736
Find out more »August 2019
Advanced Arduino and Raspberry Pi: Building and Programming Remote Sensors
Leader: Bruce Lunde Age: 13+ Cost: $35 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-arduino-and-raspberry-pi-building-and-programming-remote-sensors-tickets-64426173419 This workshop is the practical implementation of the ideas discussed in the IoT workshops, but it is not required to attend those workshops. You will walk away with a working wifi based sensor and the knowledge to capture/analyze the data from sensors.
Find out more »Tech on Tap
Join us at Sprocket on Monday, August 26, for the first Tech on Tap of the school year. Dr. Michael Ramage will be sharing the transformation of technology education at Murray State University. As technology has evolved, so has Murray State's approach to technology education. As of June 2019, Center for TSM was transformed into the Center for Computer and Information Technology (CCIT) expanding its focus to support all aspects of computer and information technology education at Murray State University.…
Find out more »September 2019
Designing for 3D and Laser Cutter
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $25.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-for-3d-and-laser-cutter-tickets-71316153535 Interested in how to do simple designs for 3D Printing and Laser Etching but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of 3D design. Limited to six attendees. This class will cover: TinkerCad User Controls Basic Shapes and Navigation Walk-through creation of a design from scratch Exporting the design for 3D Printing or Laser Engraving Printing a keychain on the 3D printer Box making with a laser…
Find out more »Basics of CNC Woodworking
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $20.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-cnc-woodworking-tickets-72338716047 Using a CNC to create Woodworking Projects Importing Designs & Basic Shape Creation Text and Vcarving What we will cover: Vectric VCarve Basics Choosing Bits, Feeds and Speeds Considerations for Wood Types Zeroing the XYZ for Precision Woodworking Start-up and Shutdown of a CNC system Work holding
Find out more »October 2019
3D and Laser Cutter Workshop
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $25 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-and-laser-cutter-workshop-tickets-71316346111 Interested in how to do simple designs for 3D Printing and Laser Etching but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of 3D design. Limited to six attendees. This class will cover: TinkerCad User Controls Basic Shapes and Navigation Walk-through creation of a design from scratch Exporting the design for 3D Printing or Laser Engraving Printing a keychain on the 3D printer Box making with a laser…
Find out more »Sensor Interfacing to Raspberry Pi
Leader: Bruce Lunde Age: 13+ Cost: $15.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensor-interfacing-to-raspberry-pi-tickets-71751248917 Learn how to attach sensors to a Raspberry Pi. We will cover: Pinout of Raspberry Pi models A bit of Python background Attaching a temperature/humidity sensor Attaching a passive infrared sensor A simply Python program to read sensors We recommend you bring your own Raspberry Pi with SD card and power supply so you can take it home and continue to learn about this fascinating Linux computer.
Find out more »Basics of CNC Metalworking
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $20.00 Tickets: http://bit.ly/2mFu6xP What we will cover: Importing a DXF file Choosing Bits, Feeds and Speeds Considerations for Aluminum and Steel Zeroing the XYZ for Precision metalworking Start-up and Shutdown of a CNC system Work holding
Find out more »November 2019
3D and Laser Cutter Workshop
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $25 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-and-laser-cutter-workshop-tickets-71316572789 Interested in how to do simple designs for 3D Printing and Laser Etching but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of 3D design. Limited to six attendees. This class will cover: TinkerCad User Controls Basic Shapes and Navigation Walk-through creation of a design from scratch Exporting the design for 3D Printing or Laser Engraving Printing a keychain on the 3D printer Box making with a laser…
Find out more »Introduction to Arduino Programming
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $15 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-arduino-programming-tickets-71749553847 We will cover: Programming Syntax and Commands How Libraries work Walk through of some sample code Learning how to merge programs together Learning tips and tricks for "debugging" your code
Find out more »Basics of CNC Woodworking
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $20.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-cnc-woodworking-tickets-72339365991 Using a CNC to create Woodworking Projects Importing Designs & Basic Shape Creation Text and Vcarving What we will cover: Vectric VCarve Basics Choosing Bits, Feeds and Speeds Considerations for Wood Types Zeroing the XYZ for Precision Woodworking Start-up and Shutdown of a CNC system Work holding
Find out more »December 2019
3D and Laser Cutter Workshop
Leader: Bruce Lunde Ages: 13+ Cost: $25.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-and-laser-cutter-workshop-tickets-71317044199 Interested in how to do simple designs for 3D Printing and Laser Etching but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of 3D design. Limited to six attendees. This class will cover: TinkerCad User Controls Basic Shapes and Navigation Walk-through creation of a design from scratch Exporting the design for 3D Printing or Laser Engraving Printing a keychain on the 3D printer Box making with a laser…
Find out more »Sensor Interfacing to Raspberry Pi
Leader: Bruce Lunde Age: 13+ Cost: $15.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensor-interfacing-to-raspberry-pi-tickets-71751266971 Learn how to attach sensors to a Raspberry Pi. We will cover: Pinout of Raspberry Pi models A bit of Python background Attaching a temperature/humidity sensor Attaching a passive infrared sensor A simply Python program to read sensors We recommend you bring your own Raspberry Pi with SD card and power supply so you can take it home and continue to learn about this fascinating Linux computer.
Find out more »March 2020
Woodworking Basics: Build a Birdhouse (Canceled)
To get a handle on the basics of woodworking, in this two hour workshop we will build a birdhouse that you can take home, using common hand tools. Beginners welcome! Ages 13+ Concepts that we will cover will include: ● Measuring and Marking ● Identifying and using basic hand tools ○ Using a Circular Saw ○ Using a Drill ○ Using a Tape Measure ● Planning the project on paper ● Cutting the parts to size ● Clamping and fastening…
Find out more »Basics of Electricity: How House Wiring Works (Canceled)
Have you wondered how electricity works in your home? Here's your chance to learn the basics of how house wiring works! Ages 13+ Fee is $20.00 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-electricity-how-house-wiring-works-tickets-98707880929 Concepts that we will cover will include: > What does the wiring system look like? > Circuit breakers > Outlet wiring > Switch wiring > Basic Lamp wiring > Electrical safety basics, including powering down circuits, using testing tools, and how to verify that a circuit is off. > Local/State Regulations/NEC (National…
Find out more »Tech on Tap (Canceled)
Topic to be announced. Networking and pizza start at 5:30 pm. The program starts at 6:00 pm.
Find out more »April 2020
April Pi-Top Hackathon
Everybody gets a computer....as long as you are among the first 14 kids (teams) to sign up for an exciting PiTop Hackathon at Sprocket on Saturday, April 25th! Thanks to a generous donation facilitated by Murray native Elijah Phillips at PiTop, kids ages 11 to 15 will build a laptop that combines hardware and software knowledge for a hands-on approach to computer science. Students will put together a PiTop laptop—that’s theirs to take home—from a Raspberry Pi and other circuit…
Find out more »July 2020
Sprocket Hosts Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
Sprocket is pleased to host the Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs July 12 - August 1. Since 2013, GSE has given over 400 talented teens the entrepreneurial experience of a lifetime. GSE brings students from across the state together for a three-week program and equips them with the tools needed to unleash their innate entrepreneurial spirits for the betterment of Kentucky. During the program, teams of high school students develop a business model, design a prototype and pitch their startup…
Find out more »November 2020
Basics of 3D Design & Printing
This workshop is an introduction to the tools and techniques used by makers for designing and 3d printing
Find out more »Designing for Laser Cutting
This workshop is an introduction to the tools and techniques used to put together designs for cutting on a Laser cutter / Engraver
Find out more »December 2020
3D Design/Printing of a Walking Robot
In this workshop, you will take a design all the way though 3D printing and assembly of a small battery powered walking Robot!
Find out more »Basics of Household Electricity
This workshop will focus on basic electrical wiring as found in your household. You'll be comfortable about how outlets and switches work!
Find out more »Expanded 3D Design Workshop
In this workshop you will see how to make complex designs with speed and accuracy.
Find out more »January 2021
3D Design/Printing of a Walking Robot
In this workshop, you will take a design all the way though 3D printing and assembly of a small battery powered walking Robot!In this workshop, you will take a design all the way though 3D printing and assembly of a small battery powered walking Robot! We will walk through how the parts are designed, then print parts and finally assemble this small mechanical robot. Great for getting your youth some background in this 3D printing world. Targeted age is 10-14.
Find out more »3D Design/Printing of a Walking Robot
In this workshop, you will take a design all the way though 3D printing and assembly of a small battery powered walking Robot!In this workshop, you will take a design all the way though 3D printing and assembly of a small battery powered walking Robot! We will walk through how the parts are designed, then print parts and finally assemble this small mechanical robot. Great for getting your youth some background in this 3D printing world. Targeted age is 10-14.
Find out more »Basics of CNC Metalworking
Join us to learn the basics of using a CNC Metalworking machine.Ages: 13+Cost: $20.00What we will cover:Importing a DXF fileChoosing Bits, Feeds and SpeedsConsiderations for Aluminum and SteelZeroing the XYZ for Precision metalworkingStart-up and Shutdown of a CNC systemWork holding
Find out more »Basics of CNC Metalworking
Join us to learn the basics of using a CNC Metalworking machine.Ages: 13+Cost: $20.00What we will cover:Importing a DXF fileChoosing Bits, Feeds and SpeedsConsiderations for Aluminum and SteelZeroing the XYZ for Precision metalworkingStart-up and Shutdown of a CNC systemWork holding
Find out more »February 2021
Basics of Electricity: How House Wiring Works
This workshop will focus on basic electrical wiring as found in your household. You'll be comfortable about how outlets and switches work!This workshop will focus on basic electrical wiring as found in your household. We will spend some time on the basics of electricity, electrical safety, and then move to a practical exercise where you wire up and then test your circuit. You'll be comfortable about how outlets and switches work when we are done!
Find out more »Expanded 3D Design Workshop
In this workshop you will see how to make complex designs with speed and accuracy. We will expand on the basics of 3D design.In this workshop you will see how to make complex designs with speed and accuracy. We will expand on the basics of 3D design. If you have taken our 3D Basic design workshop, or are familar with Tinkercad this workshop goes deper into this tool. When the workshop is done, you should feel comfortable with many additional…
Find out more »Designing and Laser Cutting
This workshop is an introduction to the tools and techniques used to put together designs for cutting on a Laser cutter / Engraver
Find out more »For more information about field trips, prototyping services, or an individual guided making sessions, email us at info@sprocketpaducah.com.