Basics In Soldering - 31 Apr 2024
The instructor, Stephen, went through the theoretical section of soldering, helping the student attendees understand the tools and components involved and pre-cautions to take note of.
The instructor, Stephen, went through the theoretical section of soldering, helping the student attendees understand the tools and components involved and pre-cautions to take note of.
Stephen did a live demonstration on the how soldering could be done with the tools provided, as well as the optimal state of a good solder. Student attendees listened attentively and clarify when in doubt.
Stephen did a live demonstration on the how soldering could be done with the tools provided, as well as the optimal state of a good solder. Student attendees listened attentively and clarify when in doubt.
Student attendees went on with their hands-on exercise: to build a spinning top that lights up as it spins.
Student attendee approached Stephen for help.
They also actively communicate with one another, sharing their opinions.
Repurposing Materials Towards Zero Waste - 19 Jan 2024
our students helping each other out 🤩
making flower petals at the same time!
our student has become a teacher in < 1 lesson..AMAZING
& here's the final product ❤️❤️
first workshop of 2024🌸
going through the steps to make a pouch!
time to diy~~~
students learning to use a sewing machine!
making a pouch from school uniforms?
rae-ann did this in 10 minutes! can you beat her record?
Parts Purpose and Complexities - 5 May 2023
Students form groups to complete a paper prototype
Instructors showing tools used for prototyping activity
Students form groups to complete a paper prototype
Students form groups to complete a paper prototype
Students form groups to complete a paper prototype
Students sharing on their prototypes from the activity
Introduction to micro:bit - 4 May 2023
Students listening attentively to Professor Pius Lee on technical knowledge needed to operate the micro:bit set.
Students exploring micro:bit coding
Professor Pius Lee answering a student's query
Professor Pius Lee answering a student's query
Students interacting with each other, sharing on their projects
Product of the coding activity
Laser Cutting Workshop- 4 May 2023
Final product (owner's consent has been obtained before photo-taking).
Instructor Kiwi introducing basic concepts about laser cutting to the student attendees.
Instructor Kiwi showcasing photos of some of the past projects from workshops conducted.
Student started designing their acrylic stand
Student seeking help from instructor Kiwi
Student seeking help from instructor Kiwi
Instructor Kiwi demonstrating the operation of the laser cutter to a student who finished his design early.
Airbrushing - 3 May 2023
Some of the tools that would be used for airbrushing
Instructor introducing pointers to note for airbrushing
Instructor introducing pointers to note for airbrushing
Instructor showing the students the components that made up the airbrush
Students attempt to airbrush themselves on a prototype
Students attempt to airbrush themselves on a prototype
3D Modelling - 2 May 2023
Instructor going through pointers to note for designing an 3D object
Instructor showing pictures of 3D printed objects
Students attempting to design a 3D object
Instructor doing a live demonstration on how an item is being 3D printed
Instructor doing a live demonstration on how an item is being 3D printed
Basics in Soldering - 2 May 2023
Instructor going through technical knowledge required for soldering
Instructor demonstrating on how to use a soldering iron
Instructor demonstrating on how to use a soldering iron
Instructor demonstrating on how to use a soldering iron
Instructor demonstrating on how to use a soldering iron
Students attempting to solder
3D Printing Crash Course - 17 Aug 2022
Our instructors demonstrating slicing process after inputting the model STL file.
Our instructor doing a demonstration on how one should handle a 3D printer using the Creality Ender 3 printer.
Our instructor doing a demonstration on how one should handle a 3D printer using the Creality Ender 3 printer.
Our instructor answering question(s) from the student audience.
Train-the-Trainers: Hot Stamping Workshop - 06 Aug 2022
Micro:bit Workshop - 01 Aug 2022
Our instructor, Mr Pius Lee, is sharing about some background knowledge of micro:bit with the students.
Mr Pius Lee, introducing a micro:bit coding website to students.
Mr Pius Lee checking if the students are progressing well.
Students experiementing with the micro:bit set distributed.
Students experimenting with the micro:bit set distributed.
Mr Pius Lee clarifying a student's doubt.
Introduction to Programming Workshop - 29 Jul 2022
Our instructor, Dr Lee Yeow Leong, going through the basic syntax of Python with the students.
Our instructor, Dr Lee Yeow Leong, going through the basic syntax of Python with the students.
Students attempting to code using Python.
Dr Lee Yeow Leong clarifying a student's doubt.
Dr Lee Yeow Leong clarifying another student's doubt.
Our instructor, Dr Lee Yeow Leong, going through the basic syntax of Python with the students.
3D Printing and Modelling Workshop for Global Summer Programme Exchange Students (Co-organised with SMU International Office) - 30 Jun 2022
Instructor Atikah introducing 3D modelling to the students.
Students trying out 3D modelling themselves.
Instructor Stephen explaining the mechanism of 3D printing to the students.
Live demonstration of 3D printing using Creality Ender 3 printer to the students.
Instructor Stephen showing some of the prints to the students.
SMU-X Prototyping Competition: Prototyping for the Betterment of Future - 21 May 2022
3D Modelling Workshop - 01 Mar 2022
Participants are recreating a chosen design from the paper using materials provided, including but not limited to paper, plasticine, stickers, etc.
Participants are told to first explore Fusion360 for 3 minutes. This participant has created some object on the software.
Trainer Elda guiding students on features in Fusion360.
Trainer Elda guiding students on features in Fusion360.
Trainer Elda giving instruction on the first activity, to introduce some underlying concepts of 3D modelling to participants.
Participants are given a piece of paper, some markers and colour pencils. They are to complete the activity in small groups before exchanging with another group.
Participants doodling in circles drawn.
Soldering Workshop - 28 Feb 2022
Trainer of the workshop, Student Associate Lee Junhui, introducing soldering to participants.
Trainer Lee demonstrating to the participants on how to do soldering.
Participants passing around an example of a bad soldering.
Participants trying out soldering themselves.
Participants trying out soldering themselves.
Participants challenge themselves by trying out more advanced technique of soldering 2 wires without use of breadboard.
Train-the-Trainers: Airbrushing Workshop - 20 Dec 2021
Demonstration by instructor Shyam
Student associates trying out airbrushing for the 1st time.
Student associates listening attentively to instructor Shyam on operating the airbrushing station.
Instructor Shyam sharing about necessary tools needed for airbrushing.
Student associates passing around samples brought by instructor Shyam.
Student associates passing around samples brought by instructor Shyam.
Train-the-Trainers: Prusa 3D Printing Workshop - 13 Dec 2021
Some theories at the start of the workshop.
Some theories at the start of the workshop.
Instructor sharing with the student associates on how to operate the Prusa 3D printer.
Instructor sharing with the student associates on how to operate the Prusa 3D printer.
Instructor showing on how positioning of the model would affect the final print.
Train-the-Trainers: Laser Cutting Workshop - 7 Dec 2021
Students listening to instructor Kiwi about theory behind laser cutting.
Students gathering around instructor Kiwi to understand operations of the Lionsforge Laser Cutting machine.
Students gathering around instructor Kiwi to understand operations of the Lionsforge Laser Cutting machine.
Students gathering around instructor Kiwi to understand operations of the Lionsforge Laser Cutting machine.
Micro:bit Workshop - 4 Dec 2021
Instructor Pius begins the workshop by sharing some basic information about micro:bit. Now he is introducing different parts of the micro:bit tile board to the students.
Students are listening attentively on how to use the micro:bit coding site (MakeCode).
Student clarifying doubt with instructor Pius during the hands-on exercise.
Student's product from hands-on exercise.
At the start of the workshop, students each receives a box of starter-kit, containing the Micro:bit LED tile board, a microUSB cable and a battery pack with batteries included.
White Cane Competition - 7 May 2021
Students testing their prototype to improve the existing design and functionality of the white cane for the visually impaired community.
Students testing their prototype to improve the existing design and functionality of the white cane for the visually impaired community.
Students testing their prototype to improve the existing design and functionality of the white cane for the visually impaired community.
Students presenting their prototype to a panel of judges. They were tasked to create a prototype meant to improve the existing design and functionality of the white cane for the visually impaired community.
Students presenting their prototype to a panel of judges. They were tasked to create a prototype meant to improve the existing design and functionality of the white cane for the visually impaired community.
The finalists of the White Cane Competition posing with their prototypes and the panel of judges.
Marbled Coaster Workshop - 26 March 2021
Students preparing the items needed to create the Marbled Coaster.
Students preparing the items needed to create the Marbled Coaster.
Students preparing the items needed to create the Marbled Coaster.
Students preparing the items needed to create the Marbled Coaster.
Students pouring the mixture into the concrete mould.
Students pouring the mixture into the concrete mould.
Students showing off their self-made Marbled Coaster Workshop
Students showing off their self-made Marbled Coaster Workshop
Concrete Table Lamp Workshop - 25 Feb 2021
The Concrete Everything Store leading the concrete table lamp workshop at SMU-X Makerspace
The Concrete Everything Store leading the concrete table lamp workshop at SMU-X Makerspace
Students creating the lamp mould using plastic, penknives and a hot glue gun.
Students creating the lamp mould using plastic, penknives and a hot glue gun.
Students creating the lamp moulds using plastic, penknives and a hot glue gun.
Students measuring out the ingredients to create the concrete mixture.
Students creating the concrete mixture.
Students pouring out their concrete mixture.
Students showing off their self-made Concrete Table Lamp
Students showing off their self-made Concrete Table Lamp