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Revision as of 19:00, 21 July 2010

Creator:
strages
Status:
planning
Born On:
11:11, 20 April 2010 (CDT)
Last Updated:
19:00, 21 July 2010 (CDT)

Overview

A technology expo at the shop featuring some of the various technologies our members have learned and implemented.

Why

  • A great way to show off what Makers Local 256 can do.
  • A good way to inspire folks into trying new things with their projects.

What

This is a growing list, so don't panic if you're not mentioned on it yet. Leave me a note on the Talk page if you think something should be added.

  • Metal forging
  • Arduino/AVR
  • Mold making
  • Screen printing
  • Computer vision: multitouch methods, L.A.S.E.R. Tag, 3D scanning methods, augmented reality methods
  • Robotics
  • 3D printing
    • Antitronics has a Makerbot Cupcake CNC?
    • Makers Local now has a Makerbot Cupcake CNC!
    • We could present what we know about the history and workings of the BPM 2100, even if we don't have it working by then.
  • Reuse?
  • Vacuum forming
    • Wayne

When

TBA

Promotion

  • WLRH PSA
  • Craigslist
  • Blog post
  • Twitter
  • Facebook event
  • External blogs
    • Makezine.com
    • Hackaday.com
  • Someone who is good at reporting, at the event reporting on it.

Progress

  • 11:11, 20 April 2010 (CDT) Initial idea commit to the wiki.
  • 19:26, 21 April 2010 (CDT) Tweak Labs is onboard for helping out and showcasing some tech. Been talking to shapr and ybit about it.
  • 21:02, 19 May 2010 (CDT) Brainstorming with CrashCart, Nykodemus, and Strages.