Please  check http://www.Vocademy.com for the latest info! This Meetup group started out as a way for me to share info on the shop 101 and other hands-on classes I was hosting.  But since then the idea has grown, and we are in the process of starting a physical makerspace in the Inland Empire.  A place where you can go to learn hands-on skills and be able to use those skills in a (large, fully equipped) dream workshop. 3D printing, laser engraving, machine shop, wood shop, sewing & crafts, CAD/C …

LA Robotics Club is an organization that promotes the experimentation with electronics, provides a forum for discussion and sharing information, and gives its members a community to participate in and learn about the field of robotics and machine technology. We focus on projects that can be created on a tight budget, as well as large-scale artistic installations that require weeks of preparation and planning. Current projects include a Gantry Robot, a Homemade CNC machine, electro-luminescent mu …

If you're a reader of Make Magazine, this group might be for you!  Our goal is to bring together people who like to make things, anything from robots to cheese!  Bring your ideas, questions and/or projects and work on them or, jump in on someone else's project. There are no age or gender limitations, we welcome all!

The best way to know what vnext is all about is to view this video (new blog, needs content): http://bit.ly/vnext-interview or on YouTube here:  http://bit.ly/CrescentSolutionsVnextInterview. Although we've had numerous high-profile speakers, including ex-MSFT CTO's, CEO's and some of the best developers in their fields such as Laurent Bugnion of MVVM Light, Brian Lagunas and Craig Shoemaker of Infragistics, and many, many more, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Charles Petzold (Bill Gates named …

We are a group of educators, hackers, artists, and others interested in building the Young Makers movement in LA. Whether you call them Fab Labs, SmartLabs, or Makerspaces... whatever permutation they take, let's join forces and get more going here in SoCal.

This is a working group that is laser focused on opening a Kid Friendly Makerspace in Los Angeles (hopefully the first of many). The space will be age-agnostic (meaning all ages welcome). Click here to read some of my thoughts on the space. Join our working group wiki and our Google Group where we discuss events, classes, locations, budget, partnerships, equipment, etc. We are looking for passionate members that want to support a community of makers in Los Angeles. Your skills may range from acc …

This group is for those who would like to build a 3d printer, but would prefer working in a team rather than alone. There will be a meetup a few times a week and members will each build their 3d printers together. We can order parts, assemble, modify code, brainstorm and troubleshoot together. The goal is for each member to build their own personal 3d printer, make friends, and of course learn. :)

We are getting together to discuss 3D printing and new related technologies. These are social and educational meetups to learn about this technology and it's various applications. This is your opportunity to: See 3D printers in action. Bring your 3D printer or printed objects to show off your latest creations. Learn more about open source software, such as Slic3r settings, Google Sketch-up and Pronterface. Meet other 3D-ers and collaborate on new group projects. Share and learn some little know …

Interested in Making at any level? It's called So Cal Makers and is intended to reach out to anyone who might be interested in making.  Want to make something?  Add a topic.  We'll help you find a place and coordinate it. The age group is all ages, but some activities are developed for youth. The meet up is intended to be a collaborative promotional site for those who wish to share their events. We are currently scheduling activities at the following locations: BSA Scout Sea Base - 5875 Appian …

Interested in helping build the first Robotics Technology Collective in the Inland Empire? If so, join us in engineering a plan and a path forward that will enable us to form a creative technical workspace where we can share/explore and design machines for the future, for the benefit of humanity and ourselves. Robotics requires more than engineering and science: it also needs designers, artists visionaries and thinkers who can think outside the box and come up with solutions to everyday prob …

Build is a family fun spot, were we share Lego bricks to the world around us. We have thousands of pieces and plenty of designs to build from.

Riverside Raspberry in a Nutshell If someone asks “What is Raspberry Pi anyway?” and you didn’t happen to prepare a 30 second “elevator speech,” start here. The Raspberry Pi is a small computer on a printed circuit board, $35. Its primary goal is to spark kids’ interest in computer programming, but it’s shown a huge appeal to kids with other interests such as electronics, robotics, open source software. It has the right balance of significant power, an open design and very low cost. What this en …

worklab CC is a Creative Coworking space and workshop space in Huntington Beach, CA. Our Members will get to use exciting new technology for 3D printing, laser cutting, and 3D modeling tools. worklab CC members and workshop students will be able to design 3D models, create physical prototypes and manufacture their final design. There's something for everyone at worklab CC. Whatever your background or skill sets, come for the meetup and prepare to be inspired! Join us to learn about 3D Printing, …

Hi my name is Zeke and i am the founder of Computer Science Laboratories. I was one of the co developers of the Lasek eye surgical machines, the Tamagotchi (virtual pet), I have worked for NASA, JPL and Hughes Space and communications. I was a also a prototype engineer for Lanard Toys and Mattel. I am a robotics engineer and prototype engineer. I started this group to introduce people to Arduino, microcontrollers and product development, more specifically; prototyping.

You will discover, learn, practice, use and master all the tools, technologies, strategies, skills which will enable you to move from a feeling of helplessness and having no control over your own lives, to seeing there actually is a way to learn how to take control of your own thoughts rather than being a robot; discovering tools to move from feeling lost and alone to being focused and confident; move from that place where negativity rules your life to where all your energy, thoughts, attention …

We are a small group of individuals who enjoy tinkering with ideas, concepts and designs. We build small automated contraptions from anything and everything available. Our arsenal includes a laser cutter, 3D printers, and a garage full of tools.

An Arduino programming group starting from scratch. We'll meet up and figure it out collectively. This is meant to be a convenient weekly get together where we bring our projects, work on them and try to work past roadblocks. It is also meant to inspire. What are you doing with this micro controller? What are you bringing to life with it? Are you animating your house, making interactive kinetic sculpture, making a robot? I've got a place for us to meet in old town Pasadena with nice big tables w …

Anyone interested in: Vintage Collectibles, Unique Historical Items, Restored Vintage Automobiles, Rare and Original works of art, contemporary, american and european, asian antique and mid century pieces, Hollywood memorabilia, auctions. Join us twice a month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00pm for an open bar, and discussions on how to search and find the best trinkets in So CAL as well as an  in depth look at many unique items the auction house has obtained through estate sales …

We love RC and FPV. We are dedicated to learning and experimenting with drone and autonomous vehicles on land, in the air or in the water. Come out and show us what your rigs and experiments and we'll all learn and build together.

Our mission: To restore confidence to the middle class investor by leveraging technology and innovation!  Our Goal is to help you Protect, Control, and Grow your own money.  Bring your ideas and strategies to discuss how best to improve your trading and be introduced to the first and only fully automated Stock Trading Technology now available to the general public.

How can someone eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How can someone change the world? Solve one problem at a time. This group aims to explore the problem space of the world and to brainstorm solutions to those problems. We'll host weekly forums for brainstorming, discussions and workshops to conceive and implement our group solutions. We will start with a focus on Brain Machine Interface technology, Prosthetics and AI but other topics and areas are open for discussion. We invite everyone from t …

The Urban Workshop is a large membership based workshop in Irvine, California that provides tools, equipment and classes in a wide range range of fields including: Metal shop, Wood Shop, Welding, CNC Machining, Auto shop, Engineering, computer lab, Fabric and textile area, 3D printing, Laser cutting and etching and more. We are open to the public and membership is set up like a gym membership. You can choose to go month to month or sign up for a year and save a few bucks. We strive to have a lot …

The 23b Shop is a (highly) mixed industrial hacker space. We work on a large range of projects including automotive, motorcycle, 4x4, guns and reloading, computers and networking, electronics and microprocessor projects, metal casting, machining, fabrication of all kinds, welding, leatherwork, jewelry, and knifemaking. If you are used to living in your own greasy unilluminated cave, this place is a VERITABLE WONDERLAND of creature comforts -- the treehouse you wish you could have built as a chi …