TECSoc

Who are we?

Interested in learning electronics, making arduino projects, battlebots, building PCs, or repairing and modifying devices? That's what we're here for. We're open to anybody regardless of experience or background. We are always open to new projects and suggestions so bring your best ideas!

 

Our main projects this year will be a pick-and-place machine, battlebots, and upgrading our 3D printers, but if you have any projects of your own, we have the facilities to help you too!

 

Photo of the Tecsoc room, showing the main table, and 3D printer shelf. Photo of the Tecsoc room, showing the soldering corner and whiteboard.
The Tecsoc room (C3.08, Queen's buildings)

 

Why should I join?

Not only do we have a collection of knowledgeable people to help you with your projects, we have:

 

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    3D printers and filament available for your use
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    Solder and brand-new soldering irons
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    Instruction on how to use a soldering iron if you're new to soldering
    * unfortunately a membership is required to receive training from staff
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    A selection of components for you to use

 

We also have access to the University Maker Hub and their equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, and milling machines as well as their experienced technicians.

 

We also hold regular socials every 2 weeks after the sessions end (after 16:30).

 

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Stripey orange battlebot built by TecSoc at a competition.

 

Are you interested?

Just turn up! Our sessions run every Wednesday from 13:00-16:30 in C3.08 in the Queen's buildings. We hope to see you there! :)

 

Membership is only £10 per person, as this will give us enough funding to make sure that the society can run smoothly, and we can run interesting projects.

 

We are also running give it a go sessions this year on battlebots and SMD soldering, which is a perfect opportunity to meet our members and see what TecSoc is all about! A signup link can be found with the membership link at the bottom of the page.

 

If you have any questions, wish to meet other TecSoc members on the discord server, or otherwise have interesting thoughts to share with us, please see the links below:

 

Membership fees are not refundable. In the case that a paid event is cancelled you will be contacted and refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

 

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Membership

  • TECSoc Standard Membership£10.00