- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
- A payment of $40.00 per registrant is required for this event.
- This event is for registrants age 12 and above.
Program Description
Event Details
Ready to move beyond basic joints and simple lights? This second-level workshop is designed for makers who want to bridge the gap between "following instructions" and understanding how a circuit functions.
Unlike our introductory course, this session is self-guided and project-driven. You’ll select a kit from our current inventory—ranging from audio gadgets to LED clocks and toys that move —and take the lead on the assembly process.
This class will cover:
- Schematic Literacy: Learn to map abstract symbols on a page to physical components on your PCB.
- Component Identification: Deepen your knowledge of resistors, capacitors, transistors, and ICs, including how to identify polarity and values with little hand-holding.
- Troubleshooting: Practice "clean" assembly techniques and learn how to spot (and fix) errors using a circuit diagram as your map.
Prerequisites
To ensure everyone has a smooth experience, students must meet one of the following criteria:
Completion of our Intro to Soldering class or
Significant prior soldering experience and a basic familiarity with reading schematics
Note: Since you’ll be choosing your own kit from our stock, please arrive 10 minutes early to browse the selection and find a project that matches your interest and skill level.
Disclaimer(s)
Please register each individual
Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.
Program fee
There is an additional fee for this program.
Per the Library's Programming Policy refunds will not be granted for patron cancelations on programs made less than 48 hours prior to the programs.