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Best of Maker Faire: Mucca Pazza video mania

I understand Maker Faire Austin is done and gone, but I’m still thinking about how much fun it was. Over the next week or 2, I’ll continue to share some highlights from the most make-tastic event Austin’s ever seen. Courtesy of the Austin Chronicle, here’s a wonderful video showing some highlights from Maker Faire Austin […]

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Austin event: dorkbot 18

Austin event: dorkbot 18

a photo from one of ACTLab’s many interesting project Dorkbot18 – ACTLab! dorkbot-austin @ UT’s ACTLab Wed. Nov 12th 2008 6:30-9:00pm (Presentations @ 7:00) In this building: http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/buildings/cmb.html On the 4th floor studio 4B aka the ACTLab. Parking map: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html There are also major bus routes right in front of the building and a bike […]

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Pictures From Austin’s First MAKE Out Session

Here are some photos from last week’s MAKE Out session, courtesy of Warren at Art Seen: Basically, it looks like a bunch of makers showed up, tools of choice in hand, and transformed an otherwise-normal cafe into a massive work session. I’m excited for the next one!

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Austin Event: Green By Design Workshop

I’ve heard this workshop provides a good overview of home efficiency upgrades, including lots of ideas for DIY projects: Austin Energy Green Buildingâ„¢ holds its one-day Green by Design workshop four times a year. Austinites preparing to build, buy, or remodel a home can learn how to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort, and […]

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Austin Event: Co-Op Fest

Austin Event: Co-Op Fest

Tonight, Austinites can check out a cooperative community event: In addition to the retro White Ghost Shivers’ music, I’m excited to check out the Austin Time Exchange Network, South Austin Food Co-op, and Black Star Co-op…

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