PRE-WORKSHOP CLASSES

Advanced Clean Wire Techniques - Early Afternoon

Instructors:  Dean Beyett & Fernado Lopez

Workshop Description

Join Dean and Fernando from Five Star Car Stereo on installing for the next job.
They will go over how to make repeatable amp racks for time-saving installs. Making serviceable fuse holder mounts and what to make them out of. How the two of them work their way around an install to get it done. What is the “Back to Front” installation process for reducing time in a car. Techniques they use every day for clean wire management throughout the whole install process.

This all leads to how to get your next job. They will go over techniques for capturing photos and videos of your work. Ways to use your phone’s camera to make stunning content. How to market and where to market your content. Most importantly, coming up with a plan to get eyes on you.

Radar / Laser Fabrication - Early Afternoon

Instructor: Matt Schaeffer

Workshop Description

Master the art of integrating custom-installed radar and laser systems in this Live Build workshop.

Learn the essentials of remote-mounted sensor placement and explore innovative techniques for

seamlessly concealing sensors within vehicle body panels, grilles, and other exterior features. Gain

practical experience with a live installation on a test vehicle, including the fabrication of stealth shifter

housings and complex brackets. Discover how to design interior alerts and displays that blend seamlessly

with OEM styling. This session is designed to help you confidently enter—or elevate your approach to—

the lucrative radar/laser market.

What You Will Learn

• Best practices for vehicle disassembly 
• Custom fabrication for shifter mounts and controller examples
• Optimal sensor placement for maximum performance
• Best practices for working on bumpers off the car.
• Integration considerations with OEM parking and proximity sensors
• Custom fabrication techniques for sensors and controllers
• Creating professional-grade alerts and displays for a cohesive OEM look
• Importance of through testing with different types of lidar guns / best practices
• A walkthrough of different tools to help test performance
  

Modern Electric Vehicles (EVs) and 12V Audio Integration - Early Afternoon

EV Integrated Modern Audio Design

Instructors: Ray West & Larry Penn

Course Description

This course explores the unique challenges and opportunities of integrating 12V audio systems into modern EVs. Topics include EV electrical architecture, voltage compatibility, power management, safety considerations, and the impact of audio gear on charging efficiency. Participants will learn practical skills, such as using custom solutions like voltage converters and wiring strategies, and gain insights into future trends in EV audio technology.

What You Will Learn

• EV Architecture: Understanding electrical systems and their differences from combustion vehicles.
• 12V Audio Challenges: Addressing voltage compatibility and power management.
• Safety & Efficiency: Ensuring safe integration and minimizing battery life impact.
• Custom Solutions: Designing voltage converters and custom wiring strategies.
• Future Trends: Exploring innovations in EV audio integration.
• Practical Skills: Hands-on troubleshooting and customization techniques.

System Tuning & Design - Late Afternoon

Instructors: Fred Lynch

Workshop Description

The convoluted world of tuning is filled with lots of new technology and resources (tools) available to help get the job done and provide quick solutions to get a system from point A to point B. But even with these “tools”, the knowledge of what is exactly happening in the background and understanding the “basics” in process and good steps to get a system from out

of the box to sounding great is more important than ever.

Simply, ask yourself, “If the available tools don’t give me exactly what I think sounds right, how do I fix it? Or even more important “If the tools available to me aren’t delivering a sound the customer desires and I don’t know how to tune, then how do I fix it?

Join the class as you are walked through auditory targets and the fundamentals of an A>B process in tuning targets with today’s processors. The overall instruction and presented targets will give attendees solid process fundamentals and some seasoned targets with basic, but proven concepts while gaining a growth of knowledge of what’s happening in the background of

today’s systems when being tuned by todays DSP’s. Most importantly this will give attendees a grassroots foundation on how to use their ears to know what they are listening to and for and how to correct some of the most common foundation tuning issues in most any type of system while being able to create that personalized experience their customers are looking for. 

With practice, like anything else in our craft, the process and steps discussed are usable on any DSP and the targets covered alone can easily become a simpler preferred method for those unfamiliar or unsure about their tuning process abilities.

This class isn’t all about sound quality as we all listen to music differently, but with the right process and a simply understanding of what to listen for you can deliver an auditory experience that most any customer with any preference of music will fall in love with!

What You Will Learn

• DSP Fundamentals: Understand the basics of digital signal processors (DSPs) and their impact on sound.
• Auditory Skills: Train your ears to recognize and correct common tuning issues.
• A>B Tuning Process: Follow a step-by-step approach to create auditory targets using modern processors.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix issues when tools or processes fall short.
• Tuning Strategies: Use proven techniques to tailor sound and deliver personalized, memorable experiences.

3D Printing & Additive Machining - Late Afternoon

Instructor: German Schulmeister

Workshop Description

Unlock the full potential of 3-D printing in this fast-paced, hands-on course designed for innovators and creators. We’ll cove essentials of Fusion 360, learn the ins and outs of designing for 3-D printing, and discover how to bring your ideas to life using the Bamboo printer. Whether you’re new to 3-D printing or looking to enhance your skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create professional-grade prints with confidence.

What You Will Learn

• Fusion 360 Basics: Navigate the software interface and create your first 3-D model with ease.
• Designing for Printability: Master techniques to ensure your designs are optimized for 3-D printing.
• Exporting Files for Printing: Learn how to convert your designs into STL files ready for the printer.
• Bamboo Printer Setup: Step-by-step guidance on preparing and operating the Bamboo printer.
• Multi-Material Printing: Explore the possibilities of using different filaments, including PLA, ABS, and TPU.
• Troubleshooting Common Issues: Tips to overcome challenges such as filament jams and print quality problems.
  

Drawing Concepts & Ideation - Late Afternoon

Instructors: Tom Miller and Justin Kush

Workshop Description

Every great vehicle build starts with a concept followed by an intentional design. Learn principles of good design in both Classic and Modern themes. Understand the process of sketching out a design on paper and transferring it to a digital sketch with user-friendly software. This session includes Pro Tips that will prepare you for the automation sessions.

What You Will Learn

• Conceptual design influences – easy-to-understand principles.
• Design process – importance of having a plan.
• Sketching a design – where it all begins.
• Paper sketch to digital sketch – what’s the process?
• Trunk design/rendering overview.
• Design themes – Classic vs. Modern.
• Pro Tips.