COVID-19 Policy Update – November 2020
As of November 22nd, based on the guidance issued by the CDC and Nebraska Medicine, the Omaha Maker Group studio is open for regular usage with the following restrictions:
Announcements
COVID-19 Policy Update – June 2020
As of June 1st, 2020, based on the guidance issued by Nebraska’s Governor Pete Ricketts and the CDC, the Omaha Maker Group studio will re-open for regular usage with the following restrictions: You must must wear a mask for the protection of other members at the space If you are alone, cover your coughs, sneezes, …
COVID-19 Policy 2020
Our Board of Directors met on Sunday afternoon. We discussed the current situation, and we want to have a good balance between the health and safety of our members and the desire to continue using the space. Therefore, we are clarifying that individual use of the space is allowed, along with the following: Until Omaha …
Fusion 360 Basics Class – Nov 18th
Learn the basics of 3D design with Fusion 360. Fusion 360 is a free beginner-friendly design software that also has a deep and varied array of tools to satisfy even advanced users. As we work together to each model our own 3D coffee mug, we’ll cover many common 3D modeling skills which can easily be …
Schedule Change -Open Studio Every Tuesday!
After much discussion among the Board, the decision has been made to change our weekly schedule to Tuesdays only. Effective October 2nd, OMG Open Studio Time each week will be on Tuesday, every week. Doors will open by 5:30p. If we have a presentation or a space meeting, that will start at 7:00p. We felt …
Maker Faire Kansas City 2018
Once again, members of the Omaha Maker Group participated in the Kansas City Maker Faire. Due to a general lack of interest, we forwent an “official” OMG booth entirely this year, focusing instead on the Power Racing Series. Garrick and the Tesla coil crew had quite the show, though, and even got a photo of …
“Gingerbread” “House” Event – 12/19/2017
Hey gang, it’s time again for OMG’s annual Gingerbread House event. Note that this event has no actual gingerbread (we use graham crackers) and few, if any, “houses” in the traditional sense. In the past, we’ve seen locomotives, hobbit holes and skyscrapers. This years’s event coincides with the regular meeting on December 19th. As usual, …
Thursday!
Now that we’ve moved our shop times to Thursdays, please join us for some tinkering and fun!
2016 OMG Fir Lumber Rally
Here is everything you need to know for the 2016 OMG Fir Lumber Rally! Date: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 Time: Check-in starts at 7:00p (doors open by 5:30p for testing, tuning, and final preparations) Who: Open to all OMG members and their guests (family, friends, coworkers). Mailing-list lurkers are welcome, too! Cost: $5 per registrant …
Trebuchet Contest Results
Thanks to all who took part in our Trebuchet Contest! We had perfect weather and all involved had a great time. With nine people competing on six teams, we saw a wide variety of designs and lots of experimentation. Each team fired three shots, which were analyzed for efficiency and for accuracy. The efficiency score …