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Current on-going projects include an Arduino powered vending machine[5], for the selling of Arduinos. We are also trying to reverse engineer how our laser cutter is controlled so we can write new software[6], and stop relying on the virus-riddled software that was included. | Current on-going projects include an Arduino powered vending machine[5], for the selling of Arduinos. We are also trying to reverse engineer how our laser cutter is controlled so we can write new software[6], and stop relying on the virus-riddled software that was included. | ||
Lots of our members are also making the trip up to Newcastle for the Maker Faire to help run the London Hackspace stand there. This means we have not yet decided on a project for the challenge. Current possibilities include an open source spectrograph, for use in classrooms, or an open source mind storms brain, to help teach programming principles. | Lots of our members are also making the trip up to Newcastle for the Maker Faire to help run the London Hackspace stand there. This means we have not yet decided on a project for the challenge. Current possibilities include an open source spectrograph, for use in classrooms, or an open source mind storms brain, to help teach programming principles. Both projects would easily be able to include the "secret ingredients" easily. | ||
As mentioned we possess a laser cutter, but we also have a Makerbot. We possess a wide range of electronics manufacturing equipment and the capability to make PCBs. We also have a well stocked metal and wood workshop. This means that all development, and initial manufacture can be done in-house without waiting for delivery from suppliers, leading to quicker development. | As mentioned we possess a laser cutter, but we also have a Makerbot. We possess a wide range of electronics manufacturing equipment and the capability to make PCBs. We also have a well stocked metal and wood workshop. This means that all development, and initial manufacture can be done in-house without waiting for delivery from suppliers, leading to quicker development. | ||
