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Conclusion: A better world hackathon

Submitted by Jordon Rambert on

Introduction: The Better World Hackathon, hosted by MakeHaven, recently concluded in Downtown New Haven, Connecticut. As a proud member of the organizing team and a participant in the event, I am excited to share my experience and highlight the incredible innovations that emerged during this inspiring weekend.

 

Fueling Innovation: When i first put togeher the idea of this hackothon i was excited about the oppurtunity to have tech enthusiasts, makers, and problem solvers from diverse backgrounds united under one roof, fueled by a shared passion for creating a better world. As participants 

Glastar Super Star II Glass Grinder with Plexi Shield

Required Badges
Stained Glass
Special Requirements
Eye Protection
Secure Loose Items
Status
Active

Inland Wiz Glass Grinder with Mr. Splash Shield

Required Badges
Stained Glass
Special Requirements
Eye Protection
Secure Loose Items
Status
Active

Risograph printer

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
05/17/2023
No Votes Yet

They're really cool! They are also having something of a 'moment' amongst comic authors / printmakers / artists / etc., and I think it would be fun to have one in New Haven.

Cost
$1500.00

Power/Pressure Washer for the Lending Library

Wish Type
New Tool for Lending Library
Post date
05/14/2023
2 Votes

A high PSI gas powered pressure washer is needed to remove graffiti, super caked in dirt, or just to reach spaces beyond what a cheaper electric power washer can do. However, it's not the kind of thing that you'd need to use every weekend, it would be much better to split it up between many MH members.

Cost
$450.00

Jewelers drill press

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
05/05/2023
No Votes Yet

Machine Shop, Jewelry Shop, and Electronics Shop can all benefit from a small accessible high speed drill press. High speeds are necessary to spin the tiny drills used to make small holes in Jewelry parts, Printed Circuit Boards, and small-scale precision devices.

Although not a recommendation, this $118 drill-press at this link achieves 8500 RPM.
https://pmcsupplies.com/benchtop-drill-press.html

Cost
$132.00

Anti- fatigue mat

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
04/30/2023
No Votes Yet

Standing and quilting on the concrete floor several hours causes leg and back pain. An anti-fatigue mat would help to decrease these symptoms. This particular mat is thick, durable, stain resistant and would run the length of the quilting frame.

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N296Y4M?tag=thespruceeats-onsite-prod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=4156222%7Cnf69c259bf1e34ac090845649f8bae55623%7CB00M8O122G

Cost
$79.99

A second pottery wheel :)

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
04/25/2023
No Votes Yet

It would be great to have a second wheel because the space is being utilized more and more and it would be so fun to be able to practice throwing with other members!

Pls and ty!

https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-clay-boss-potters-wheel/?c…

Cost
$1000.00

Automatic Blast Gates

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
04/24/2023
1 Votes

Because then people wouldn't need to check to make sure that the right gates in the woodshop are open/closed.

Cost
$1000.00

Larger Dust Collector

Wish Type
New Equipment for Space
Post date
04/24/2023
2 Votes

Because our current dust collector is underpowered for the number of tools we now have.

https://beavertools.com/mdcxf102203-laguna-x-flux-10hp-industrial-dust-…

Cost
$15000.00
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