Hacker Curriculum

The purpose of this page is to put together a list of the topics you can explore in a hackerspace. Further development of this list may explore the resources, and specific group projects that can be run to facilitate learning these topics.

The initial goal of this is to support library partners interested demonstrating the value of having a hackerspaces or hackerspace activities in Arizona Libraries.

Programming

Variables
If Statements
Loops
Functions
Using of libraries

Electronics

Ohm's Law
Breadboard Layout
Using a Multi-Meter
Micro-Controllers

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Aided Design

3d design
Organic design
Parametric design

Fabrication / Prototyping

3d printer
laser cutter
cnc
vinyl cutter

Security

Lock Picking
Encryption
Web Security

Fabric/Sewing

Sewing machine
Hand stitching
Embroidery

Art

Painting
Sculpture
Photography
 

Science

The Scientific Method
Microscopes
Chemistry
Biology

Robotics

Refer to the topics under electronics, fabrication, and programming.