NYC Resistor

Get a sneak peek of work-in-progress sci-fi short Spoon-Fed. Your feedback will help shape the final cut of the film!

Be part of the post-production process and support indie filmmaking. This is a pay-what-you-wish event. All proceeds will go toward completing the project.

The film is 20 minutes and the event will start right on time.

5pm doors

5:30pm screening

6-7pm audience feedback

SPOON-FED: A homeschooled girl and her scientist father scramble to maintain order when a human experiment…

Transform used bike chains into kinetic jewelry and small wearable objects with movement, memory, and a little bit of steel magic.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll transform used bike chains into kinetic jewelry and small wearable objects with movement, memory, and a little bit of steel magic.

Participants will learn how to clean, break down, and repurpose bike chain into pieces that can become a necklace, bracelet, keychain, gift, or small talisman. We’ll also explore heat painting steel,…

Repair can be intimidating if you haven’t done it before, and the hardest part often is getting started. It’s easier with support!

Repair can be intimidating if you haven’t done it before, and the hardest part often is getting started. It’s easier with support!

Get over that hump with the help of Repair Cafe NYC!

We’re a group of DIYers who love fixing things! (And we’re also on Discord!)

Repair Cafe NYC organizes events where we collectively diagnose and fix broken objects, share skills, and…

Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you’ll learn everything you need.

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…

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole solder

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole soldering workshop. Soldering enables you to create sturdy connections between electrical components. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a soldering iron safely and effectively, and get plenty of practice…

Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you’ll learn everything you need.

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…

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole solder

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole soldering workshop. Soldering enables you to create sturdy connections between electrical components. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a soldering iron safely and effectively, and get plenty of practice…

NYC Resistor’s Interactive Show is here again! Our annual party and fundraiser features cool interactive projects with music and drinks.

NYC Resistor’s Interactive Show returns for its 16th iteration. Our annual party and fundraiser invites hackers from around the region to show off their cool interactive projects with free beats and beers provided. Tickets $17.85 ($15 plus fees) in advance, $20 at the door.

This year’s theme is Machine Yearning! Grab your tickets now! See previews of…

Learn how to make a flexible, textile speaker. For anyone interested in electronic textiles, fabric arts, sewing, and DIY electronics.

Learn how to make your own flexible, soft speaker in this beginner-friendly workshop! We’ll start with an overview of the components of speakers and then introduce the materials we will use: conductive thread, copper tape, fabric, paper and an amp. We’ll explore how various materials result in different sound quality and volume. All materials provided, but you…

Learn to surface mount solder by assembling a pocket-sized MP3 player! Work with the teeny-weeny electronic components of the future!

Surface mount components! They’re hip, they’re tiny, and you’ve probably swallowed a couple accidentally by now. If you’re still using clunky, chunky through-hole components that you found in your grandparents’ butter cookie tin it’s time to get with the times and learn how to solder the teeny-weeny components of the future! (And frankly, they’re not making the…