As well as all our wood working facilities, the Shed has several Special Interest Groups as shown below:
Tracked vehicle
Electronics equipment
Electronics/Computing
This group meets on Friday mornings (sometimes going on into the afternoon).
They have a couple of projects on the go.
1) Attempting to control a tracked model vehicle using an on-board Arduino micro computer.
2) Creating self-build kits for Gary's electronic "Gizmos".
Just turn up on Friday if this interests you.
DMR Hotspot
Amateur Radio
This group meets on Thursday mornings.
3 of our Shed members have recently studied for their Foundation Amateur Radio licence.
They have several projects on the go:
1) Working towards setting up a permanent "Shack" at the Shed.
2) Establishing radio communications with other Men's Sheds (both in the UK and internationally).
3) Getting familiar with Digital Mobile Radio (DMR).
Just turn up on a Thursday if this interests you.
3D Printing
This is an informal group of individuals who have various levels of expertise (using different software packages) who create all sorts of items using our 3D Printer.
Your best contact to get started is Keith Goodall our treasurer at: accounts@nmishedww.co.uk
or put a shout out via the member's WhatsApp group.
Gardening
This is a group who look after our raised bed "garden" on our patio area.
If you want to be involved with this, contact Will Rumsey at: buildings@nmishedww.co.uk
or put a shout out via the member's WhatsApp group.