The Thinkery has a new makerspace called Space 8 for kids 8 and up. We’ll show some things the wonderful young makers have created in our space, and have some hands-on activities to play with.
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Happy Camper Photo Booth
The Happy Camper Photo Booth is pretty much scratch built.
The booth frame is built from 1″ electrical conduit (EMT) and canopy fittings (http://www.ysbw.com/). The skin is made from tablecloths and velcro from Amazon (http://amzn.to/1Cbr45f).
Inside the booth, the button box is made from lighted arcade switches connected to a Teensy3.1. The Freescale Kinetis K20 is programmed as a USB keyboard and a USB serial port. Button presses are transformed into keystrokes. The serial port allows the host computer to turn on the button lights and other devices.
The host computer is a Compulab Utilite Pro. Linux runs on the Freescale i.MX6Q with 2GB of RAM inside. The photo booth action is controlled by a custom written Python script that uses ligbphoto2 to control a DSLR, python-pygame to draw on the screen, and graphicsmagick for generating the composite images from the individual photos.
Android running on a Freescale i.MX6D outside the booth displays a rotating slide show of the booth images on a monitor outside the booth via a dedicated local network.
A Macbook watches for and prints each new photo set as they’re generated.
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Tagged 2015
Austin Lacemakers Guild
By using pillows, pins, thread, and bobbins in a weaving process beautiful handmade lace is made.
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Tagged 2015
BeagleBoard.org Foundation
The BeagleBoard.org Foundation is a US-based 501(c) non-profit corporation existing to provide education in and promotion of the design and use of open-source software and hardware in embedded computing.
BeagleBone Black is a low-cost, community-supported development platform for developers and hobbyists. Boot Linux in under 10 seconds and get started on development in less than 5 minutes with just a single USB cable.
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GemJunkie
I produce artistic, affordable accessories using a variety of supplies, including repurposed and vintage items as well as beads, findings, chains, charms and pendants from around the world. Although my pieces are simple to put together, they add the perfect pop to any outfit and there’s something for every style!
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Tagged 2015, craft, jewelry, repurposed
