DIY 8×8 LED Array
by Gary on Jan.08, 2011, under Projects, Videos
Like most normal people, I enjoy blinky lights. Although I helped build the ring of lights in the Tron disc, I was not involved with any of the hardware or software used to actually control the LEDs. Prior to this project, I had never done anything more than simple PWM control of a few LEDs directly from a micro-controller, so I decided it was a good time to learn how to control a lot of LEDs. Since this was done for the purpose of learning, I did everything as difficultly as possible, such as building my own LED array on a protoboard instead of just buying an array. I also wrote code to bit-bang the serial data instead of just using the compiler’s built in SPI function. But, I wanted a generic serial data module anyway after dealing with the Nokia 6100 and it’s weird 9-bit SPI. The main point of the whole project was to simply do it myself without asking anyone at the space for help with anything. I’m sure the code could be a lot better, but it does what it is supposed to do (I think). :)
Tron Identity Disc Mod
by Squintz on Dec.13, 2010, under Netduino
Over the past several months the members of Harford Hackerspace have been working on modifying a Delux Tron Legacy Disc. The modification uses a Netduino and MAX7219 to increase the number of LEDs from 8 to 33. The project was featured on Microsofts Channel 9 (video) and now there is a complete tutorial of the build on Coding4Fun.
This Friday – December 17th, Disney is releasing a sequel to the 1982 movie. Tron Legacy (Official Site)
RotoFoto Wins First Place
by Squintz on Nov.21, 2010, under Contest, Hackathon, Videos
Harford Hackerspace took First Place in the first ever Baltimore Hackathon. It took nearly all 48 hours for us to plan and build RotoFoto. RotoFoto is an automated 3D imaging system that takes a series of 2D images of an object and stitches them into a 360 degree interactive image. This allows viewers to use simple mouse dragging gestures to rotate an object to see if from all angles. Watch the complete build in the below time lapse video. We will demonstrate the build shortly so check back soon.
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Baltimore Hackathon
by superfro on Nov.19, 2010, under Happenings
Just wanted to let everyone know we are participating in the Baltimore Hackathon. You can check it out here .
Also this weekend while we are working on the project, our webcam is live. You can view that here.
Visit from Jeff Del Papa last night
by superfro on Oct.14, 2010, under Happenings, Meetings
I wanted to just say thank you to Jeff Del Papa @ the-nerds for stopping by the space last night and sharing his Junkyard Wars experiences with us. Jeff and his team have been featured on a few episodes in the US and UK. It was very cool to be able to ask Jeff questions about what happened behind the scenes.
NYC Maker Faire
by superfro on Oct.14, 2010, under Happenings
A little late posting this, but a few of us went to the NYC Maker Fair. I personally had a blast and wanted to share some pictures with those of you who missed it.
Mirror Grinding Class – Thanks Pete
by Squintz on Sep.29, 2010, under Books, Happenings
We would like to thank Pete Koziar, author of Dauntless Homecoming, for visiting our hackerspace and teaching us how to grind our own mirrors.
We’ll post video of the course soon…
Thanks Pete!
Fox 45 News at Electronica Fest
by Squintz on Sep.20, 2010, under Happenings, Media, Soup, Videos
This was a very cool experience for us. We were asked by Gary Mauler to appear on the Fox 45 morning news to promote Electronica Fest. We showed up at the National Electronic Museum at 5:30am to prepare for our 6:10am, 7:10am, and 8:10am live coverage. Unfortunately the segments were very short so we did not get to explain our own projects. However, our Cornstarch Monster project stole the show. See for yourself.
TGIMBOEJ? TGIMBOEJ? TGIMBOEJ!!
by Twerpling on Sep.08, 2010, under Soup, Uncategorized
Well met traveller! I am but a simply bard wandering from shire to shire singing tales of glories long past! Be merry friend for this is the heralded meadowlands of the great TGIMBOEJ! What? You know not of The TGIMBOEJ? Then I have much to tell you! You see The TGIMBOEJ initially appears to be a small unassuming cardboard box. However when opened it’s true nature is revealed, the box contains a large assortment of random electronic components as well as two page document! No ordinary scroll this, for on this hallowed document simple directions on how to use the TGIMBOEJ along with a table of previous TGIMBOEJ users are written. The weilder is directed, compelled even, to take out small parts and replace them with various parts of his/her own then send the box to the next person on the list! Currently the TGIMBOEJ is in the caring hands of the Harford Hackerspace, it being bestowed upon them not too long ago.
Rumor says that they have selected several motors and several pumps as well as a USB barcode reader from TGIMBOEJ! Wise choices! What will they replace them with you ask? Such knowledge is known only to the next worthy possessor of the mighty TGIMBOEJ! Perhaps it will be you traveller…
Netduino Class Wrap-Up
by Squintz on Sep.08, 2010, under Netduino
We would like to thank all of the participants who came out and made the Netduino Class a huge success. This was the first class we hosted and we received excellent reviews from the class survey. Here is what some our participants said:
“It was fun. There was enough equipment and it was all in good condition and
well organized.”
“It was groundbreaking! Netduino is ”three weeks old” (or out on the market at least.)
and we got a chance to talk to the ”creator” of the product. What’s not to like.”
Enjoy the video montage!
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