FCW has several classes\/workshops scheduled for the next few weeks. Unless otherwise specified, all classes\/workshops are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
Friday, February 21 5-9PM – Intro. To Electricity: Fundamental Concepts<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary<\/b>: Intended for beginners, this session introduces fundamental concepts of electricity and electronics. Included topics: voltage, current, resistance, and power; units; measuring; sources and loads; DC and AC; Series and parallel; Ground; and schematic symbols.<\/p>\n Pre-req material:<\/b> basic math<\/p>\n Instructor(s):<\/b> Dave Propst<\/p>\n Duration:<\/b> 4hrs<\/p>\n Saturday, March 1, 12 noon – 3PM, Introduction To Blender 3D<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary:<\/b> This is an introduction to Blender 3D, an open source 3D modeling package. Topics include: 3D visualization; Views; Menus and keyboard shortcuts; 3D primatives; Modeling and object creation and editing; Boolean operations; Materials and Textures; Overview of advanced features.<\/p>\n Students need to furnish their own laptop computers with Blender 3D loaded (http:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/<\/a>) and an external mouse. Blender is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.<\/p>\n Pre-req material:<\/b> None<\/p>\n Instructor(s):<\/b> Dave Propst<\/p>\n Duration:<\/b> 3 hrs<\/p>\n Fridays, March 7,14,21\u00a0 6-8PM, Ham Radio: Technician License Prep<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary:<\/b> These sessions provide the material to take the Ham Radio entry level (Technician) license exams. Topics include Rules and Regulations; Station Setup; Basic Electronics; Operation; Radio theory; and safety.<\/p>\n Pre-req material:<\/b> None<\/p>\n Instructor(s):<\/b> Michelle Suddreth<\/p>\n Duration:<\/b> 3 sessions, 2 hrs each<\/p>\n Saturday, March 15, 12 noon-3PM, Intro. To Electricity: Component Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary:<\/b> This session includes the construction, purpose, identification, and testing of basic circuit components including: resistors, inductors, capacitors, transformers, switches, lamps\/leds, batteries and connectors.<\/p>\n Pre-req material:<\/b> Fundamental Concepts<\/p>\n Instructor(s):<\/b> Dave Propst<\/p>\n Duration:<\/b> 3hrs<\/p>\n Saturday, March 22, 12 noon – 2PM, Ham Radio VE exams<\/strong><\/p>\n These are the exams to obtain or upgrade an Amateur Radio (Ham) license.\u00a0 These are given by WCARS VEC and the cost is $10 per attempt.\u00a0 All levels will be available and you do not have to have taken FCW’s prep class prior to taking the exams. Study materials for all levels may be found at http:\/\/qrz.com\/hamtest\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FCW has several classes\/workshops scheduled for the next few weeks. Unless otherwise specified, all classes\/workshops are free and open to the public. Friday, February 21 5-9PM – Intro. To Electricity: Fundamental Concepts Summary: Intended for beginners, this session introduces fundamental concepts of electricity and electronics. Included topics: voltage, current, resistance, and power; units; measuring; sources … Continue reading Upcoming Classes<\/span>