Startup Weekends are cool. Makeathons are cool. Startup Weekends + Makeathon = ???
They had one out at TechShop http://3d.startupweekend.org/
I've been talking to some people in the general area that have access to some technical tools and personnell about doing something like this.
If there was a Maker Startup Weekend, what would you like the focus to be and what would you like to get out of the weekend?
3d printers + scanning famous art work = awesome future remixes and creations
http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2012/06/01/a-dream-of-art-for-everyone-dig…
SUCCESS!
I reached out to Erika Lynch , who is the head of workforce development institute over at Gateway Community college and we spoke about their CNC program. They are consolidating their campus into the new location in New Haven but expect to be ready by the 1st of August. She said that she would be happy to do a site tour and for us to have a look at their CNC machine. She also is intrigued by what Makehaven has to offer and is going to come by on a tuesday night once they have moved to the new campus.
Learn how to test your software. We'll start off with some basic open source tools that you can use. We'll go into cross platform/browser/mobile device testing as well as internationalization & globalization testing. There may be some hacking as well :)
Ever since joining makehaven I've become obsesseed with additive manufacturing and 5 axis CNC. While using the RepRap and using all of the software associated with it has been a blast, the chance to get access to a 5 axis machine is really limited. So I began my quest for CNC.
Drop in and meet the makers.
Come Visit
Open House Come Visit
On Sunday, the 27th, @ 10am we will be constructing some benches for the donated tools we have accumulated as well as for work surfaces. Tomorrow night I will be measuring and plotting the basement space to try to come up with a reasonable layout. Any input is welcome in this regard.
On Sunday we will start by picking up the materials at HD and will work until it ain't fun no more.