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A place where people can go and work on assorted projects in an environment that stimulates creativity and motivation. Most people's problem with working on projects is there are too many distractions preventing them to from completing and often even starting on a project. The make shop will provide work area, resources, and knowledge to help people with their projects.
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'''<span style="font-family:verdana; font-size:12pt;">Contact Us:<br></span>'''
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[http://maps.google.com/?q=3409%20Governor%27s%20Drive%20huntsville%20al Address]:<br>3409 Governor's Drive<br>Huntsville, Al 35805<br><br>
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[https://throwthemind.com/irc IRC]:<br>irc.freenode.net<br>#makerslocal<br><br>
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[https://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/general Mailing List]<br>Join our public mailing list to <br>receive updates and other info.
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==Open House 11/15/08 - Noon to 4pm==
  
We've been together as a group since 2006. We've had a physical place since March 2008.
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We're having an Open House at our location at 3409 Governor's Drive. It's next to the Animal Vet Clinic and Sharp Communication.  We will be working on projects as well as having a electronic swap meet.
  
Members of Makers Local 256 work on projects while at the building (the MakeShop). "Maker Projects" are not defined by strict boundaries, but can be generally described as technological, creative, accessible, open, and generally unorthodox.
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We will have tables set up in the back yard and cars in the parking lot trading all kind of electronics. If you bring CRT's, we ask that you do not leave them behind. Inside we will be working on projects such as building a new photo-booth, multi touch computer screens, USB Authentication Door Access, and other fun projects.
 
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Public presentations have been given, educating attendees on topics ranging from "printing your own t-shirt" to "a brief course on regular expressions in the Perl programming language". The public is encouraged to participate in a hands-on manner where applicable, and otherwise become directly involved with the exploration, modification, and creation of various forms of technology. Makers Local 256 feels this personal interaction with technology is both empowering, educational, inspirational, and a benefit to the community.
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==Open House September 20 Noon to 9==
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We're having an Open House at our location at 3409 Governor's Drive. It's next to the Animal Vet Clinic and Sharp Communication.
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Come join us and view our projects! We've already built a photo-booth, mini multi touch computer screens, an aluminum forge, and other stuff is in the works.
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Have an idea? Get involved and come build it with us. We're always looking for new involvement at the Shop, and things to showcase to the community!  
 
Have an idea? Get involved and come build it with us. We're always looking for new involvement at the Shop, and things to showcase to the community!  
  
Flyer: [[Image:OpenHouseFlyer.doc]]
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Flyer: Being worked on.
  
==Meet us!==
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== About Makers Local 256 ==
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The MakeShop is a place where people can go and work on assorted projects in an environment that stimulates creativity and motivation. Distractions prevent people from completing or even starting new projects.  The MakeShop will provide work area, resources, and knowledge to help people with their projects.
  
Almost all of our members are logged into the #makerslocal IRC channel throughout the day.
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Makers Local 256 have been together as a group since 2006. We've had a physical Shop since March 2008.
We utilize IRC as a means to coordinate, plan, and be social (usually while we're supposed to be working).
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The channel is located on the the Freenode server at freenode.irc.net.
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If it's your first time using IRC, the web based client at https://www.mibbit.com might be a good place to start till you find an IRC client you like.  
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Members of Makers Local 256 work on projects while at the building (the MakeShop). "Maker Projects" are not defined by strict boundaries, but can be generally described as technological, creative, accessible, open, and generally unorthodox.
  
Login! Meet us!  If you want to come by the shop, this is a good way to find out if it's open!
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Public presentations have been given, educating attendees on topics ranging from "printing your own t-shirt" to "a brief course on regular expressions in the Perl programming language". The public is encouraged to participate in a hands-on manner where applicable, and otherwise become directly involved with the exploration, modification, and creation of various forms of technology. Makers Local 256 feels this personal interaction with technology is both empowering, educational, inspirational, and a benefit to the community.

Revision as of 10:57, 28 October 2008

Contact Us:

Address:
3409 Governor's Drive
Huntsville, Al 35805

IRC:
irc.freenode.net
#makerslocal

Mailing List
Join our public mailing list to
receive updates and other info.

Open House 11/15/08 - Noon to 4pm

We're having an Open House at our location at 3409 Governor's Drive. It's next to the Animal Vet Clinic and Sharp Communication. We will be working on projects as well as having a electronic swap meet.

We will have tables set up in the back yard and cars in the parking lot trading all kind of electronics. If you bring CRT's, we ask that you do not leave them behind. Inside we will be working on projects such as building a new photo-booth, multi touch computer screens, USB Authentication Door Access, and other fun projects.

Have an idea? Get involved and come build it with us. We're always looking for new involvement at the Shop, and things to showcase to the community!

Flyer: Being worked on.

About Makers Local 256

The MakeShop is a place where people can go and work on assorted projects in an environment that stimulates creativity and motivation. Distractions prevent people from completing or even starting new projects. The MakeShop will provide work area, resources, and knowledge to help people with their projects.

Makers Local 256 have been together as a group since 2006. We've had a physical Shop since March 2008.

Members of Makers Local 256 work on projects while at the building (the MakeShop). "Maker Projects" are not defined by strict boundaries, but can be generally described as technological, creative, accessible, open, and generally unorthodox.

Public presentations have been given, educating attendees on topics ranging from "printing your own t-shirt" to "a brief course on regular expressions in the Perl programming language". The public is encouraged to participate in a hands-on manner where applicable, and otherwise become directly involved with the exploration, modification, and creation of various forms of technology. Makers Local 256 feels this personal interaction with technology is both empowering, educational, inspirational, and a benefit to the community.