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Dorkbot 39: Valley of the Dorks! 11/19/2012

November 18, 2012 - 11:20 am

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There are 40 panic-inducing shopping days until Christmas. We say screw the lines and the sales and the cinnamon scented holiday jingle filled air and Dork your own Holiday Magic!
Come enjoy three talks on toys, games, and dolls that explore creative expression and are sure to add some tinsel to your turkey.

Bryon Lloyd – Kids [...]

Nerd Nite & Dorkbot: Makin’ It Together – Sep 12, 2012 @ 7pm

September 6, 2012 - 10:16 am

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Because everyone knows the nerdiest bots are the ones you build yourself.
RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/277082602393500/
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Doors at 7. Talks at 7:30.
ND Austin
501 Brushy Street (at I-35 and E 5th St) 78702
http://www.ndvenue.com/
This month’s agenda:
1. “Hello, Arduino: Meet the tiny computer built for makers and crafters,” by Sharon Cichelli
Take the first step in raising your robot army, [...]

Dorkbot 33: Spreading the rumors

January 12, 2012 - 12:11 pm

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I’m going to spread the rumor now:
Dorkbot 33! Monday, January 30 from 7-10pm!
Location TBD.
We need a few good presenters. Contact Dustin the Dorkbot Overlord if you’d like to present a project.
dorkbotaustin@dorkbot.org

Dorkbot 29 Tonight! (5.16.11, 7-10pm, ATX Hackerspace)

May 16, 2011 - 10:18 am

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Come to Dorkbot 29 tonight from 7-10pm at ATX Hackerspace (1601 Rutherford Lane). Katie Kizziar will be showing off her Savonius Wind Turbine and Jeff Keyzer will be talking about his latest collaborative comic book effort called Soldering is Easy.
Thanks to the wonderful folks at ATX Hackerspace for hosting Dorkbot this month!
There will be beer. [...]

Get ready for Dorkbot 29 in May

March 16, 2011 - 12:13 pm

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Dorkbot 29 will be held the third Monday in May at the ATX Hackerspace, 7-10pm. We’re looking for a few good presenters. Don’t know what to present? Check these suggestions or email us at dorkbotaustin@dorkbot.org. More details available as we make them up.

Ghost Ghost teaser video for Ignite/Dorkbot @ SXSW

March 8, 2011 - 10:20 am

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Dorkbot 28 @ SXSW 2011 – Science Fair Pesenters!

March 2, 2011 - 5:43 pm

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You can rest easy knowing that these fine folks will be representing the best of Dorkbot at this year’s SXSW event on 3.11.11. Still a few spots open for Dorkbot members to RSVP on Facebook & get in for free!

John Ganotis
CoudFab
Nick Pinkston
DeviceKnit
Christian Miller
UberHoop
Jeff Keyzer
DIY Wifi Internet Radio
Phil Macnutt
Martin Bogomolni
ATX Hackerspace
Inga Marie Carmel
Circuit Salon
Matthew Bey
Space Squid
Professor [...]

ArcAttack builds biggest Tesla coil ever

March 1, 2011 - 12:44 pm

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This just in: ArcAttack has built the largest Tesla coil in existence. You can see photos of it on Flickr, courtesy of Steve Ward.
Arcattack and The masters of lightning come together for a common cause, to design the worlds largest DRSSTCs. Due to freezing rain, and extreme schedule constraints, the first [...]

Dorkbot 28 @ SXSW 3.11.11, Austin Music Hall

February 27, 2011 - 10:47 pm

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Yes, that time of year is upon us. SXSW Interactive time. Which also means it’s time for the biggest Dorkbot of the season. Dorkbot 28 will be a split-bill event with Ignite Austin.
Join our Facebook Group and you could get free entry to the event!
In this Ignite we’ll ask 16 experts in their fields [...]

Dorkbot 28 @ SXSW 2011 needs presenters! What about you?

February 8, 2011 - 3:01 pm

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Hey, you! Dorkbot Austin is looking for people to fill the following roles at SXSW this year. The event is at Austin Music Hall on 3.11.11 from 6-10pm.

Booth presenters -  Show off your latest project to a gaggle of excited partygoers. 17 positions left to fill and time is running out!
Ignite speakers – Only 16 [...]