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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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February 23rd, 2009 0

[Photo by Eddie Codel] Our pals at Dorkbot Austin sent us this message to post: Dorkbot Austin returns to SXSW for another Texas-sized science fair with beer on Saturday, March 14, 6 – 8 pm in Brush Square Park. Each year, this event attracts hundreds of makers, geeks, gamers, press, and SXSW potentates for an […]

Austin Event: Dorkbot

By Luke Iseman

Luke Iseman

Luke Iseman makes stuff, some of which works. He invites you to drive a bike for a living (dirtnailpedicab.com), stop killing your garden (growerbot.com), and live in an off-grid shipping container (boxouse.com).

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January 29th, 2009 20

This beautiful flyer, by Joey Lopez, says it all: If you’re in / near Austin, hope to see you at next Wednesday’s Dorkbot!

ACTLab: making the University of Texas make things

By Luke Iseman

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November 9th, 2008 0

Joey Lopez and Brandon Wiley were kind enough to let me pick their brains about ACTLab, an interdisciplinary program at the University of Texas focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and art: Dorkbot/Make interviews ACTLab from jl on Vimeo. Video editing by Joey Lopez If you’re in Austin, check out their space this Wednesday […]