YOU'RE INVITED!
Summer Kick-Off Open Day
Join us for a day of hands-on discovery and high-tech fun for all ages at the historic ENCI Mine! Test drive RC cars, see 3D printers in action, and explore a world of creative hobbies.
Morning (11:00 - 14:00)
- Doors Open & Tour: Explore the workshop, printers, and tracks.
- Micro RC "Try Me": Drive small-scale cars on our indoor course.
- 3D Printing Demo: See our printers create amazing things live!
- Off-Road Test Drive: Tackle our rock crawler track with our durable RC trucks.
Afternoon (14:00 - 16:00)
- Outdoor Tour: Get a preview of our "Friday Night Races" tracks.
- Dirt Track Open: Bring your own car or try one of ours on the big track!
- Summer Programs: Learn about our upcoming workshops & student clubs.
Open Day Discount
Exclusive deals on memberships & workshops!
Project Showcase
See the awesome finished projects you can build.
Refreshments
Enjoy free drinks and snacks while you explore.
Station 1: The "Smart Workshop"
Build Smarter, Not Harder
Welcome to the foundation of our club! This station showcases how we use the very tools we teach—like 3D printing—to create a more efficient, organized, and effective workshop for everyone. It's where practicality and innovation meet.
Benefits for the Dedicated Hobbyist
- Maximize Your Time: Spend less time searching and more time building with our custom-printed parts bins and tool organizers.
- Protect Your Gear: See how we create custom holders for transmitters, batteries, and delicate components.
- Get Inspired: See a problem? We can design and print a solution. Get ideas for your own custom workshop upgrades.
Benefits for the Entrepreneur
- Practical Problem-Solving: Witness how rapid prototyping isn't just for products, but for creating practical business solutions like tooling and storage.
- Lean & Efficient: Understand how custom, on-demand parts can create a lean and highly efficient workspace.
- Visualize the Process: See the direct link between a digital design on screen and a functional, physical part in use.
Ask us how we designed and printed our own workshop solutions!
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Station 2: The Electronics & Micro-Controller Bench
From Blinking Lights to Battle Robots
This is where ideas get their spark! At this bench, we explore the "brains" behind our high-tech hobbies. From the simple circuit in a lightbox to the complex systems in a combat robot, understanding electronics opens up a new world of creation and repair.
Benefits for the Educator
- Tangible STEM Learning: Provide students with safe, hands-on projects that make abstract concepts like circuits and programming easy to understand.
- Project-Based Curriculum: Our workshops, like the Battle Robot build, are perfect for project-based learning and after-school clubs.
- Inspire Future Engineers: Demystify electronics and inspire students to pursue interests in technology and engineering.
Benefits for the Hobbyist
- Repair & Upgrade: Gain the confidence to diagnose and repair your own RC electronics, saving time and money.
- Build From Scratch: Learn the skills needed to move beyond kits and build fully custom electronic systems for your projects.
- Unlock New Possibilities: Learn to program micro-controllers like Arduino to add custom lighting, sounds, or functions to your builds.
Check out the internal wiring of our Battle Bots and ask about our Intro to Soldering sessions!
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Station 3: The Creative Lab
Where Technology Becomes Art
Discover that 3D printing and technology are not just for mechanical parts! This section is dedicated to the creative and artistic side of making. See how you can build unique, personalized items for your home and experience hobbies from a completely new perspective.
Benefits for Families
- Create Together: Our "Design & Build a Lightbox" workshop is a perfect parent-child activity, resulting in a piece of functional art for your home.
- Personalized Projects: Go beyond standard crafts and create truly unique items that reflect your family's personality.
- A New Perspective: Experience the thrill of FPV (First-Person View) by driving an RC car with goggles on—a safe and exciting way to see the world differently.
Benefits for the Creative Individual
- Explore a New Medium: Use 3D printing to create sculptures, jewelry, or intricate patterns that are impossible with traditional methods.
- Combine Digital & Physical: Merge your skills in digital design with the satisfaction of creating tangible, physical objects.
- Join a Community: Connect with other artists and makers to share ideas and collaborate on creative projects.
Try on the FPV goggles and take a car for a spin!
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Station 4: The Micro-Build & Race Zone
Big Fun in Small Packages!
This is the perfect place to start your RC journey! Our indoor zone is dedicated to small-scale vehicles that are easy to handle but offer huge amounts of fun. It's a safe, all-weather environment to learn the basics of driving, crawling, and customization.
Benefits for Families
- Safe & Accessible Fun: Our small-scale cars are perfect for younger drivers to learn on, providing a safe and manageable first RC experience.
- Perfect Weekend Activity: Looking for something new to do? Our "Try Me" sessions are a great way to spend an afternoon together.
- Pathway to Workshops: This hands-on experience is the perfect preview for our summer workshops, like the "Build & Race" camp.
Benefits for New Hobbyists
- Learn the Basics: Get a feel for steering, throttle control, and vehicle dynamics without the need for a large, expensive car.
- Discover Customization: See how we use 3D printed parts to transform a standard micro-crawler into a unique, high-performance machine.
- Join a Welcoming Community: The micro-RC scene is friendly and supportive—a great place to start making friends at the club.
It's your turn to drive! Grab a controller and try our Mini-Z cars and crawlers.
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Station 5: The Pro-Builder's Garage
Your Garage Away From Home
For the serious hobbyist with a complex project. This is your dedicated space to build, maintain, and upgrade larger, more intricate kits from brands like Tamiya, Traxxas, and more. No more taking over the kitchen table—welcome to your personal project garage.
Benefits for the Dedicated Hobbyist ("Tech Tom")
- Dedicated Workspace: Access our large workbenches with ample lighting and power, so you can spread out and focus on your build.
- Access to Tools: Use our comprehensive collection of club tools, saving you the expense of buying your own specialized equipment.
- Community Knowledge Base: Stuck on a step? Get help and advice from fellow experienced members who have likely faced the same challenge.
- A Place for Your Projects: With a club membership, you can securely store your ongoing projects here, keeping your home workspace clean and tidy.
- Test & Tune On-Site: Finish a build or an upgrade and immediately test it on one of our three dedicated outdoor tracks.
Check out the large-scale project builds in progress on our workbenches!
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Station 6: The Innovation & Enterprise Hub
Your Idea, Prototyped.
More than a hobby club, we are a resource for local innovators. This hub showcases how our design expertise and 3D printing capabilities can help entrepreneurs and small businesses solve real-world problems and bring new ideas to life.
Benefits for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses ("Startup Sarah")
- Rapid Prototyping: Go from a sketch on a napkin to a physical, testable prototype in days, not months. Test form, fit, and function affordably.
- Custom Solutions: We design and print custom tooling jigs, fixtures, and enclosures that can improve your workflow, increase accuracy, and save you money.
- On-Demand Parts: Need a small batch of custom parts for a product? We can be your local, small-scale manufacturing partner.
- Expert Consultation: Leverage our experience in design and fabrication to refine your ideas and find the most effective way to produce them.
- Reduce Risk: Avoid the high cost and long lead times of traditional manufacturing by testing and iterating on your designs with us first.
View our case studies and ask for a free prototyping consultation!