Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.
These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.
No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
Cost: Free for members.
Schedule and Themes
Hack Pack #1: Domino Robot Takeover
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Build a robot that lays perfect domino lines—and then let’s break the rules. Can it draw spirals? Compete in speed-runs? Trigger Rube Goldberg chain reactions? Let’s build the base bot and then go wild with creative mods.
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Hack Pack #2: Label Maker Mutations
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
It prints labels… but that’s just the start. This session explores alternate uses for the humble label maker. Secret message generators? Art label collages? Prank labeling devices? Only one way to find out.
Hack Pack #3: Sand Garden Zen-Hack
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
We’ll build a robotic zen garden, then challenge the peace. What happens when you mod it with lights, alternate materials, or chaotic motion paths? From meditative to manic, it’s the hackiest kind of mindfulness.
Hack Pack #4: Laser Tag Mayhem
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Build your own IR laser tag set—and then flip the script. Turn the blasters into remotes, build alternate sensors, or even create a game mode we’ve never seen before. Laser tag just got hacked.
Hack Pack #5: Balance Bot Battles
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A robot that balances on two wheels? Time for sumo bot battles! We’ll assemble the bot and then challenge its limits—can it carry cargo? Joust? Do ballet? Expect challenges, chaos, and creativity.
Hack Pack #6: Card Dealing Chaos
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
From poker night to prank night—our card-dealing robot can do it all. We’ll build it, and then explore other games and mods: tarot reader? speed dealer? Can it deal Uno? Let’s make it weird.
Hack Pack #7: Tank Plant Transformation
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A crawling tank that carries a living plant. What could go wrong? We’ll build it, then turn it into a mobile ecosystem, a battle-bot, or a roving weather station. It’s part sci-fi, part salad.
Hack Pack #8: String Plotting Finale
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
We end our series with a wall-mounted drawing robot. Great for collaborative art, geometric graffiti, or generative madness. Hack the code, tweak the pens, expand the canvas—and leave your mark (literally).
RSVP Required
Space is limited. RSVP to let us know you’re coming. If we have lots of interest, we’ll break into groups with multiple kits so everyone gets hands-on time.
What to Bring
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Yourself
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Curiosity
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Ideas
These events are run by volunteers and are designed to foster community, creativity, and collaboration. Come for one, or come for all.