From garnethertz at gmail.com Tue May 2 13:13:17 2006 From: garnethertz at gmail.com (Garnet Hertz) Date: Tue May 2 13:13:27 2006 Subject: [dorkbotsocal-announce] DORKBOTSOCAL13 - "Open Hack" Event (with "Electronic Disassembly" workshop and Hart " Southern California Science Cafe" presentation) - Machine Project May 6th 2006, 1pm Message-ID: DORKBOTSOCAL13 Machine Project May 6th 2006, 1pm "Open Hack" Event (with Jennings "Electronic Disassembly" workshop and Hart " Southern California Science Cafe" presentation) [ S P E C S ] *** May 6th 2006 - 1pm (Saturday) *** Machine Project *** 1200 D North Alvarado Street *** Los Angeles, CA 90026 *** http://www.machineproject.com [ O V E R V I E W ] This will be the third "open hack" event, with a workshop/activity in the disassembly of an electronic device. In other words, come on out and bring something interesting to rip apart: Tom Jennings will provide an overview of some disassembly issues and get us all rolling. Bring in something that you've never seen the insides of: an old VCR, toaster, alarm clock, keyboard, camera or a piece of industrial surplus. If you've never taken anything apart, don't be intimidated: this activity is for both newbies and experienced folks. To help rip apart your electronics, you're also welcome to bring some of your own tools in case things get busy and the "house" tools get monopolized. In addition to your objects of deconstruction, you are also invited to bring your latest prototypes, napkin sketches, and items to get technical help or conceptual feedback on. This has been an increasingly fruitful part of the open hack events as people become more comfortable to share their ideas and projects. We will also be featuring a short presentation by Brian Hart, the director of the Southern California Science Cafe - a relatively laid-back forum for scientists to give informal presentations about fresh-from-the-lab discoveries. It looks like a very interesting project, and it will be good to hear more about what Brian's been up to. So, come on out on Saturday... bring your latest project/idea and something to rip apart. It's shaping up to be a great event - hope to see you there. [ M O R E _ I N F O R M A T I O N ] Map to DORKBOTSOCAL13: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=eZDrvOp_0ToiS8la6vHBH5OFfQ3.LmII34nqpRTULQ--&csz=90026&country=us&new=1&name=&qty= Contact Garnet Hertz if you are interested in giving a presentation at an upcoming Dorkbotsocal event. LOST? If you're completely lost, you can always call nine-four-nine-291-5666. * PLEASE REDISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT *