The Hacktory -

Project Giant Operation

Georgia — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:50:22 -0400

Hive76 and Make:Philly need your help! The Franklin Institute has requested a giant game of operation for the upcoming Bodyworlds exhibit. The project has to be up and running by November 20, so the next few weekends will be crucial work time to get it done. If you want to help out, contact Far McKon at www.hive76.com, or check out the group's wiki page here: http://wiki.hive76.org/Project_Giant_Operation.

DIY Arduino Class Nov 14th - Back By Popular Demand!

wil — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:35:32 -0400

We will be running another DIY Microcontroller/ Arduino class on Novemeber 14th. The workshop has proven so successful that we are doing it again!

This class is different than your run-of-the-mill Arduino class (is there such a thing??)-- we will start by building are own Arduino boards from scratch! If you want to know how something works; build it yourself.

This class has now run several times at the Hacktory with a 100% success rate. No soldering. No electronics degree needed. No exploding brains, but it's come pretty close with the amount of information we stuff into one class. Find it here: http://thehacktory.org/classes/arduino-beginner-microcontroller-amp-elec...

Amazing Machines at Franklin Institute

Georgia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:46:10 -0400

Check out the kinetic sculptures, exploded views of machines we use every day, and over two dozen rare machines from the institute's collection.

More machines please!

The Hacktory at Swap-O-Rama-Rama

tcanny — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:06:42 -0400

Members of the Hacktory manned a table Sunday at this years Swap-O-Rama-Rama as part of Design Philadelphia 2009 festivities. With a table full of old computer and electronics parts we helped SORR attendees create some awesome jewelry and accessories and spurred their interest in combining technology with fashion.

Welcome to any SORR attendees who visited our table and are visiting our site. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter and e-mail rss feed to keep updated on the latest classes and events.

Logo Design contest for Next Fab Studio

Georgia — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:08:09 -0400

Philly's up-and-coming membership-based “gym for innovators,” Next Fab Studio, is holding a logo design contest.

The best design could win $1000 cash, an NFS membership, and additional graphic design work.

Get your graphic juices flowing here

There's still a few more slots in this Saturday's Arduino class!

Georgia — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:50:50 -0400

Here's your chance to make your art and electronics do cool stuff!

The rundown:

- No prior knowledge of electronics or programming is necessary
- All materials will be provided to you as a kit
- You will learn how to program the popular open source physical computing platform called Arduino (www.arduino.cc).
- You will need to bring a laptop

The class costs a total of $185: for the full 6 hours of instruction and workshop time. Class cost include your own microcontroller platform, programming cable, breadboard, and parts to keep. The class will take place at NTR (www.ntronline.org) in Center City Philadelphia on 10/03/2009 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

There are a few more spots, so reserve yours today!

Kinetic Works: A Collection of Mechanical Conundra

blit — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:56 -0400

On exhibit in the first floor lobby gallery, at Tyler School of Art, from October 4 thru 16, 2009 are eleven kinetic sculpture works by Philadelphia artist, and Hacktory instructor, Bradley N. Litwin. The building is open every day, and admission is Free. There will be an artist reception on 10/10, from 6-8PM. To attend, please RSVP blit@bradlitwin.com.

Tyler School of Art is located at:
13th & Norris Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19122
more info - 215.224.9534 or blit@bradlitwin.com

DesignPhiladelphia is just around the corner

Georgia — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:37:19 -0400

DesignPhiladelphia is coming right up with a week's worth of exhibitions, lectures, tours, and other fun stuff celebrating anything and everything related to design and culture.

Check out their calendar of events at their website http://www.designphiladelphia.org

You can also get involved by helping to construct TAZtetris, an urban free-space realized through the reclamation of open lots and the creative reengineering of scaffolding. For the duration of the festival, TAZtetris will provide a home for a randomized series of events, performances, happenings, and exhibitions.

For more information, check out the details here:
http://www.designphiladelphia.org/news_details.php?article_id=32

Lace in Translation Exhibit opens this Thursday at Philadelphia University

Georgia — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:24:08 -0400

For those of you interested in fusing old crafts with new technology this exhibition is packed with cool stuff - welded lace, chain-link lace, and other forms. The opening reception is this Thursday the 24th at 5 pm.
Check it out here:
http://www.laceintranslation.com/

October 3rd Arduino class

wil — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:58:18 -0400

http://thehacktory.org/classes/arduino-beginner-microcontroller-amp-elec...

What???
Another Arduino class?
Yep, after minor soldering burns, and un-knotting some schematics this summer...
We're offering another beginner electronics and programming class based on the Arduino platform.

This one uses a "build-your-own" platform, as we've discovered that when you build your own tools, you REALLY understand how they work!

The last class filled quite quickly, and ALL participants walked away with a complete working breadboard-Arduino platform and several example circuits and programs that we went over during the workshop. The hardware kit is part of the class fee and yours to take home and build into your next project.

It's a fast 6 hours, so sleep well and bring a laptop, as that's the only requirement. The class will go from "What is a resistor" and "how do sensors work?" to "How can I get the Theremin I just built to play in stereo while switching the lights on and off??"