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Electronic Gadgets

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UPCOMING GADGETS WORKSHOPS

Register in the scrolling calendar at the bottom of this page.

THU JAN 8, 3:15-4:15 pm;
WED JAN 14, 4-5pm; THU JAN 15, 3:15-4:15 pm;
WED JAN 21, 4-5pm; THU JAN 22, 3:15-4:15 pm;
WED JAN 28, 4-5pm; THU JAN 29, 3:15-4:15 pm;
THU FEB 5, 3:15-4:15 pm;
THU FEB 12, 3:15-4:15 pm;
WED FEB 25, 4-5pm; THU FEB 26, 3:15-4:15 pm;

Watch for SPECIAL SEASONAL WORKSHOPS listed below for Valentines Day, Halloween, Winter Holidays, etc.

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail info@nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.

Learn to Solder - Build an Electronic Gadget
Repeat this Workshop as many times as you like. See special event dates below.

Learn how to solder electronics to make cool gadgets such as snowflake ornament, FM radio, crystal nightlight, spinning top, and more. Kit is included in the workshop price.

Topics learned while building kits include soldering safety, basic electronics parts and their functions, and elementary DC circuitry. Students will need good vision and dexterity to handle hot soldering irons. General workshop tools, materials, and safety glasses will be provided. First-time participants will start with a beginner-level electronics kit (spinning top or crystal nightlight).

Price is per single child or adult individual, but parents may work with and/or help their child at no extra charge.

You may repeat this workshop multiple times, each time building a different kit provided by us or you may bring one of your own. Note, you are paying for dedicated instructor time to help you solder. Members are welcome to purchase kits to solder on their own at NEST, or you can purchase kits to take home and solder in your own workshop.

Crystal Nightlight - cycles through many colors - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Spinning LED Top - cycles through many colors while it spins - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Blinking Heart - pulses like a heartbeat. Magnetic clasp on back so you can wear it. - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Light-up Name Badge - lights up your name and center LED flashes to grab attention. Write your name or Amateur Radio Call Sign in the box. Magnetic clasp on back so you can wear it. - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Blinking Snowflake Ornament - makes a fun seasonal gift - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Snowman Ornament - eyes blink, arms cycle through colors - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Morse Code Practice Oscillator - generates tones to practice code. Build two and hook them together with up to 30 feet of wire to allow two people to communicate with each other. - Intermediate Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

White Light Night Light - senses darkness and turns on. Cover the light sensor with your thumb and use it like a flash light. - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

FM Radio Receiver - solder parts, attach AA battery pack, plug in ear buds (included), listen to music - Intermediate Kit

Specify whether you want the surface-mount microchip pre-attached for you, or can you do the surface-mount soldering yourself (advanced).

Designed / invented at NEST by a middle-school student.

Paper Cup Night Light - laser cut a disk to project stars or constellation onto the ceiling, add LED and battery - Beginner Kit

Designed and invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Decision Maker - hold the button, ask a question, get a random answer - Advanced

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Red Light Night Light - senses darkness and turns on. Cover the sensor with your thumb and use it like a red light flash light for night astronomy. - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a high-school student.

Morse Code Red Flash Light - non-soldering, coin cell and red LED in a card, Morse Code practice - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Instant Night Light RGB Flashing - non-soldering, coin cell and RGB LED in a card, place in dark area and enjoy the show - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Spooktacular Ornaments - non-soldering, coin cell and LED in a laser-cut card, decorate with markers - Beginner

Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Constellations Kit - non-soldering, Big Dipper, for beginners and young children, but best if an adult helps - Beginner Kit

Designed / invented at NEST by a NEST volunteer.

Build a Holiday Ornament for the winter season – a snowflake or snowman. Looking ahead to Valentines Day or Mothers' Day – a blinky heart.

HOLIDAY SEASON'S SPECIALS:

In the month of October build an LED pumpkin or ghost for an ornament.

In the month of December build a snowman or snowflake for a gift.

In the month of February build a Blinky Heart for a Valentine's Day gift.

In the month of May build a Blinky Heart for a Mothers' Day gift.

If you don't see any convenient Electronic Gadgets workshops before these holidays, just ask. We will try to schedule some for you.