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'''[http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Not_Just_Arduino Not Just Arduino] 20th May'''
'''[http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Not_Just_Arduino Not Just Arduino] 20th May'''


==Project demo==


 
Paul talked to us about his [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Laser_tag_game Laser tag game] project. A multiplayer game of laser tag, utilising infra red transmitters and receivers (think TV remote control), water pistols (gutted and internals replaced with electronics...and lasers.). [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Laser_tag_game This wiki page] has all details and code.
==Talks==
==Talks==


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===NOT 3DPrinting - less hyped but exciting maker technologies===
===NOT 3DPrinting - less hyped but exciting maker technologies===


[http://www.meetup.com/Makers-Guild/events/120637272/ Alternative fabrication technologies ] and processes and have discussions about their application, possibilities, social and economic ramifciations etc. Speakers: Gregory Epps of Robofold, Jamie Elliot of JAILmake (3d design studio)
[http://www.meetup.com/Makers-Guild/events/120637272/ The event will show alternative fabrication technologies ] and processes and host discussions about their application, possibilities, social and economic ramifciations etc. Speakers: Gregory Epps of Robofold, Jamie Elliot of JAILmake (3d design studio)
*When: Wed 12th June 7pm
*When: Wed 12th June 7pm
*Where: C4CC (near Kings Cross)
*Where: C4CC (near Kings Cross)
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==NJA GitHub==
==NJA GitHub==


We have now a Github organisation: [https://github.com/NotJustArduino Not Just Arduino].  
We have now a Github organisation: [https://github.com/NotJustArduino Not Just Arduino] to centralise documentation about all NJA projects. For some reason on GitHub all users can't request to join a group but have to be added by a owner, so please send us your username! Then you'll be able to add your repos and code! Tell us if you need help.
 
If you already have an account ask to join the group and add you repos and code! Tell us if you need help.


==NJA Wiki==
==NJA Wiki==
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==Members' projects==
==Members' projects==


*[[User:Paulmaidment| Paul ]] is working on an open hardware version of the popular 'laser tag' game genre.
*[[User:Mentar|mentar]] is working on getting the [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:UMI_RTX_Robot_arm robot arm] (see picture) working for the [[Project:HSRDP|HSRDP]] project. It is a hackspace project and is everbody is welcome to contribute.  
*[[User:Mentar|mentar]] is working on getting the [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:UMI_RTX_Robot_arm robot arm] (see picture) working for the [[Project:HSRDP|HSRDP]] project. It is a hackspace project and is everbody is welcome to contribute.  
[[File:UMI_Robot_Arm1.jpg|thumb|UMI robot arm feeling poorly]]
[[File:UMI_Robot_Arm1.jpg|thumb|UMI robot arm feeling poorly]]