New for 2024, Manchester Makerspace is offering a “Household” (aka “Family”) membership subscription. Two adults in the same household (that is, sharing the same address) can join under the same billing plan, at a discount of 15% off the regular subscription rate (does not stack with our Student, military and senior discount). Come in on […]
Author Archives: Kevin Kadow
Manchester Makerspace has a new Secretary
Many thanks to Todd for all your help over the past few years, here’s to seeing you actually have time to work on your own projects at the Makerspace now! New board member John is taking on the role of Secretary, expect to see more of him on this page soon.
Coming in out of the cold: Solder and soldering tips
What is a “cold joint”? What is flux? What type of solder should I use? The Perils of Cold Solder Joints ❄️ First things first, let’s talk about the arch-nemesis of soldering – cold solder joints. Picture this: you’re working on a project, and everything seems fine until suddenly, parts of the circuit go dark. […]
Getting started with Microcontrollers at MMS
Many Manchester Makerspace members have experience in programming, using, and debugging microcontrollers, whether the classic Arduino, the more capable ESP32, or other purpose-specific models. We have a wealth of knowledge and supporting components to help make your microcontroller dream a reality, you supply your favorite dev board and we’ve got you covered for soldering and […]
Back to our regular open house schedule
Starting January 1st we are back on our regular schedule of Monday Night “Open House” events for the duration of 2024.
Hemming and cuffing (no hawing, sorry)
Manchester Makerspace offers several options for members who need to hem jeans or similar heavy slacks. You can use either needle and thread or (if checked out on the equipment) one of our sewing machines. Each method is effective, and has its own advantages and disadvantages. To add a cuff, you’ll need to determine the […]
Need your own personal Welding Helmet? How to choose the right one
Manchester Makerspace has a few helmets and googles available for member use, however most members who are serious about welding or other metalworking will purchase their own safety equipment. While our members tend to choose Lincoln, if you’re in a hurry and just want a helmet so you can start welding today, Harbor-Freight has you […]
Casting Brass at Manchester Makerspace
Explore your creativity by casting metal at the Manchester Makerspace! Casting is the process of creating a metal object by pouring molten metal into a mold. The mold is a cavity in the shape of the desired object, and the molten metal fills the cavity and cools, taking on the shape of the mold. The […]
Summer heat getting you down?
Summer is the time to bring your vehicle’s air conditioner back on track. If your car isn’t cooling like when it was new, the problem might be as simple as a low coolant charge. The Benefits of Recharging Your Car’s Air Conditioner Your car’s air conditioner is one of the most important systems in your […]
New Website!
We’ve migrated to a new website. No changes to content for members, but faster page loads for everybody.