Archive for February, 2008

Make:NYC Meeting 4 Post-Mortem

Not bad for a Saturday! The participants in the Pretty Glowing Gadget found out just what it takes to be a soldering ninja and many were successful on some level. Thanks everyone for another great meeting!
Pretty Glowing Gadget Lab

Meeting 4 photos on Flickr
See ya next month!

The Make:NYC Soldering Station

Like the soldering station we provide at the Make:NYC labs? Get it here!
Apogee Kits - Soldering Station VTSS5 $18.95

Make:NYC Featured In AP Article

Here’s one of a few places you’ll spot photos of NYC Makers from the Make:NYC Meeting 3. Photos and interviews from the meeting were part of a syndicated AP article about Make and DIY culture. See if you can spot yourself in the slideshow!
Washington Post - Mags, Websites, Fairs Tap Tech DIY Boom

Announcing Make:NYC Meeting 4

Make:NYC Meeting 4 - Saturday, February 23rd, NOON
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A WEEKEND MEETING!
We’re gonna mix it up this time and see if we can make good use of a Saturday! Have a light lunch and meet us for an afternoon of great DIY fun. The fifth Make:NYC Meeting includes:
Seminar: Become a Soldering Ninja (NOON)
This […]

Nerd Nite NYC Thursday!

nerdnite nyc.

Angels & Kings
500 East 11th St. (between Aves. A and B)
Thursday January 10, 2008 at 7:00pm
Free Admission though there’s a 2-drink minimum
http://www.nerdnite.com (not updated because Chris just moved to Illinois)
http://www.inklingmagazine.com/articles/nerds-just-wanna-have-fun/
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN1146949520070612

Dorkbot NYC Meeting Tonight!

The 1475th dorkbot-nyc meeting will take place at 7pm on Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 at Location One in SoHo.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Please bring snacks to share.
Also: we need more theme songs! Bring one and we’ll post it on the website and play it at the beginning of the […]

Make:NYC Meeting 3 Post-Mortem

Thanks again to everyone, we had a great turnout and lots of fun!
Here’s the video of the Mastering Pipe Mechanics and Assembly seminar

Q&A

Eric Singer with the Wireless Miditron

Eric’s Arduino RGB LED project

Ryan’s pneumatic cannon Stubby

Mike’s mobile WIFI access point

Nick’s math problem alarm clock

Sean’s truth detector

Dave’s recycled charging station, our Holiday Recycling winner!

Video montage — Testing […]