The workshop:

In this hands-on workshop, you will create a mini electronic piano using an analog circuit. You’ll learn the basics of breadboards and electrical components like buttons, resistors, capacitors, and the 555 Timer Chip. By the end of the session, you’ll assemble your own circuit and take home a working mini piano that makes fun beeping and booping sounds!

Who it’s for:

For anyone who is interested in making an analog circuit that makes noise.

Note from your instructor:

Hi, I’m Gracy! I received my master’s from NYU’s ITP program in 2023, where I focused on creative coding and physical computing. In my own work, I love experimenting with sensors and motors, and I’m always excited to help others incorporate physical computing into their own projects. This workshop was created with my fellow ITP classmates, Bianca Gan and Priyanka Makin, and has been taught to a wide range of age groups.

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Get started with electronics! Zero experience required. Learn about motors, light bulbs, resistors, buttons, batteries, breadboards, LEDs, power supplies and more. This is a great way to get your projects electrified, whatever they are. Included in the cost of the class is a kit of parts to keep for further experimentation.

Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you’ll learn everything you need to know to make the ideas in your head become a reality with a laser.

In this three hour class, you will learn:

• How to set up a file for cutting on the laser cutter in Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.
• Laser cutter safety including materials testing.
• Laser cutter operation including configuration, cuts and raster etching in common materials like wood, acrylic, cardboard and others.

At the end of class, you will go home with:

• One laser cut project, either the class default or a simple one of your own design (see below for details)
• Resistor Laser Certification, enabling you to use our laser on Craft Nights.

Please bring the following to class:

A laptop with either Inkscape (free: download here: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.2.1/) or Adobe Illustrator installed.

A USB jump drive

The following items are optional if you’d like to try cutting a simple custom design. If your file ends up being too complicated, we may have you do the class default project first, just to learn the laser in the time allotted – but we’ll definitely help you with your more complex cut at a free Craft Night in future!

• An SVG vector file of a simple shape you’d like to cut for your first cut.
• A piece of 1/8 inch or thinner wood, acrylic or cardboard you’d like to cut. If you can’t bring your own material, small pieces will be made available, or larger pieces for purchase on site.

Please be on time for the start of class! If you’re late you will miss your slot.

This class will be taught by NYC Resistor member Woody. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 72 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

School’s In: Spring Semester

March 15 7pm – 10pm

Pay What You Wish

Come hang at a uniquely attentive and supportive open mic, where we joyful share a stage with first time performers, professionals, and everyone in-between. Come sing, dance, recite, act, play in any form and be heard and appreciated.

Sign-up will be first-come first-serve. Each performance will be 6 minutes. Inquire about featured slots. Slots reservation can be gifted for consistent attendance.

Winston has been hosting mics around the city for 4 years, performing poetry and curating spaces for artists at any level to share and hone their art forms. He is proud of the friends who have been brought up, but is extra encouraging to brand new performers, trying to find an audience or share for the first time.

Event is open to all people, bring your full self, celebratory clothing, and a friend! (no robots)

This is a masks optional event.

As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.

Please note that refunds must be requested 24 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Meal Prep 101: Beta Test 3

Date: Feb 23, 2025

Time: 5PM EST

Location: NYC Resistor

Welcome to Meal Prep 101: Beta Test 3. The thesis of this series is to teach and practice basic knife skills, increase comfortability in the kitchen, and develop knowledge of flavor combinations, portion-size, produce selection, and active refrigerator inventory to better feed oneself with healthy, delicious, and affordable meals.

Each class will take home between 3 and 8 portions of pre-prepared, or low-effort meals along with spice blends, marinates, and other kitchen essentials to make cooking easier and better at home.

Meals will center around vegetables. Groceries will be PROVIDED with RSVP.

Please discuss for other dietary restrictions or allergies before attending. We will do our best to accommodate.

THIS IS THE FOURTH CLASS. PLEASE ALLOW CHANGES FOR PRICING AS WE MOVE TOWARDS REGULAR PROGRAMMING.

Menu:

• Onions and Peppers
• Salsa Verde
• Cilatro-lime rice
• pickled jalapenos
• veggie stock?!

Masks optional

Paypal/Zelle is under phone number 631 371 1168

Venmo is @winston-chiang

Instagram is @ouroboros.in.reverse