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French 16th Century Castle Hosts Eco-Hacking Makeathon

French 16th Century Castle Hosts Eco-Hacking Makeathon

By Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd is a creative director and sustainability consultant. As Marketing Lead for Autodesk's Making for Impact program, his work supports and amplifies the positive environmental and social impact of the global maker community. Originally from the US, he has been a Londoner for seven years

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The POC21 conference filled a french castle with eco-Makers ready to make the world a better place.

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Arduino-Controlled Coffee Oven Wins GE Hackathon

Arduino-Controlled Coffee Oven Wins GE Hackathon

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a home appliance hackathon at GE’s FirstBuild facility in Louisville, Kentucky. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering how anyone really could go about “hacking” an appliance. I was pleasantly surprised, and I think you will be too. Lets start with the facility. This facility […]

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Makerland Conference: An Attendee’s Perspective

Makerland Conference: An Attendee’s Perspective

By Ian Cole

Ian Cole

Ian is a co-founder of The Maker Effect Foundation, a non-profit group organized to amplify the effects of makers within their communities. The Maker Effect Foundation's programs include Maker Faire Orlando, and MakerFX makerspace in Orlando. Ian is also a board member of Nation of Makers, and a member of FamiLAB, Orlando's Hackerspace.

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A maker tells all.

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Walking in a Maker Wonderland: Makerland Day 3

Walking in a Maker Wonderland: Makerland Day 3

By Ian Cole

Ian Cole

Ian is a co-founder of The Maker Effect Foundation, a non-profit group organized to amplify the effects of makers within their communities. The Maker Effect Foundation's programs include Maker Faire Orlando, and MakerFX makerspace in Orlando. Ian is also a board member of Nation of Makers, and a member of FamiLAB, Orlando's Hackerspace.

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What happens when 300 makers square off in a hackathon?

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24-Hour Hackathon at the Hack Factory

By John Baichtal

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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Twin Cities Maker‘s Hack Factory will be holding a special 24-hour hackathon to raise funds for the space via Give To The Max Day, an annual fundraising day where nonprofits get their donations doubled. The hackathon begins 12am on the 14th (this Thursday) and ends the following midnight. Makers, hackers, and DIY enthusiasts are encouraged […]

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