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Free Electronics Tinkering Night w/ Tools + Skills (Ace Makerspace)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

Ace Makerspace | 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA 94608

Event Details

You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the Ace Makerspace website: Electronics Night – Ace Makerspace

Join others in our well-appointed electronics lab for a hosted, free-style night of electronics exploration and tinkering.

Class Type: Exposure
Class Level: All
Class Length: 2 Hours
Location: Upstairs Suite #214, Electronics Lab
Prerequisites: None
Age: 10+

At Open Lab you can: 

  • Get help with your electronics projects including program microcontrollers
  • Learn a new skill like how to solder or how to use tools like Oscilloscopes
  • Get help getting started with electronics for repair, special projects, art, or cosplay
  • Access tools and supplies to repair electronics in small appliances and electronic devices
  • Your hosts have a variety of skills and access to tons of resources all in a well-appointed electronics lab set up for social distancing.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
Categories: Geek Event, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Other, Rainy Day Fun
Address: 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA 94608

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