On this Saturday the 21st of December 2019, we will organise an afternoon for grown-up and kids to learn about the use of a laser cutter machine and create decorations for Christmas. More …
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Big projects at Dim Sum Labs for 2019
This year at Dim Sum Labs we are going to have one big project every 2 months or so. It already started since last month (February 2019). The schedule is as follow: February: Spider Robot April: Rocket June: CNC Cutter July: Cube Sat September: Laser Cutter November: 3D Printer Unscheduled: IOT Fridge Cam Dynamic Vacuum… More …
Workshop: Introduction to Inkscape and the Laser Cutter
Aim of the workshop The first aim is to introduce to you the use of the software Inkscape, a free open-source software, available for all platforms (Linux, Mac and Windows). The software is similar in use and functionality to other may be more well known software such as CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator. The second is… More …
Our customised laser cutter
Hacking it We are happy with our Laser Cutter, especially once we hacked it a bit by: Adding a webcam inside to view the laser cutting safely from a screen, away from unwanted reflection that might cause damage to skin and/or eye-sight, Adding a switch to stop the laser when the front door is opened,… More …
Hack your Lantern with Laser #1
The Mid-Autumn Festival must be coming up when mooncakes and lantern specials are all around us. Let’s hack the traditional inspiration by re-imagining the handmade lantern with lasers and LEDs! Workshop Dates: Sunday, Sep-04 1-3pm Sunday, Sep-11 10-12pm Sunday, Sep-11 1-3pm At this workshop, the children and their parents will hack the traditional Mid-Autumn… More …
Makers, Hackers and Midnight Tinkerers.. (v1.0)
Since we brought back Maker Monday in February this year, cultivating creative aspirations amongst members and interests in fellow travelers who manage to find us on Meetups – a lot has been going on since. Hopefully, the objective is to showcase our works at the weekly Tuesday HackJam. Members at the labs work mostly during… More …
HackJam – 22nd of March 2016
The main event tonight was the arrival and the set-up of the laser cutter that was ordered last week had finally arrived at DimSumLabs Hackerspace. The team is looking in the software and procedures. In the coming days we will train every member that want to use it; and then we will surely have workshops… More …
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