A note from Member and Volunteer, Ankit Patel

Guest Contributor: Member/Volunteer Ankit Patel

Technology is woven into every part of our lives—smartphones, computers, wireless internet, electric vehicles, and so much more. It’s become almost impossible to live without it. But as these tools become more advanced, fewer people truly understand how they work.

This gap between use and understanding creates a kind of disconnect. We become passive users—relying on technology without questioning it, without knowing what’s under the hood. But when we begin to understand how things work, everything changes. We shift from being passive consumers to active participants, capable of shaping how we use technology instead of letting it shape us.

That’s why I advocate for learning and teaching electronics at the Mixxer.

Electronics is a gateway—it helps people demystify the tools they use every day.

It builds confidence. It sparks curiosity. And perhaps most importantly, it fosters a mindset of creativity and problem-solving. When someone learns how a circuit works, how to solder a wire, or how to program a microcontroller, they’re not just learning skills—they’re gaining power over the technology that surrounds them.

And this kind of learning doesn’t end with one person!

The goal is to share that knowledge, to create a ripple effect. One person teaches another. Projects are built together. Ideas are exchanged. In that way, the makerspace becomes more than just a workshop—it becomes a community of makers, learners, and explorers.

Imagine a world where people don’t just consume technology—they build it, shape it, and share their knowledge freely. That’s the kind of community I believe we can create at Mixxer.

Thanks,

Ankit

Mixxer Member/Volunteer