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Mike Weiblen, who presented his Echo Box / Catcher at the last dorkbot has shared some links to the microcontroller running his device.

[http://greta.dhs.org/UBW/index.html](http://greta.dhs.org/UBW/index.html)
[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8265](http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8265)
[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=762](http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=762)

_2007-07-30 fixed links_

Here is a chance to score some parts for your next tinkering project:

“The UT Campus Environmental Center welcomes everyone back to school with the annual Trash to Treasure Campus Wide Garage Sale, presented by the University Co-op. We have a basketball court full of stuff to sell for cheap, including clothing, electronics, kitchenware, bedding, sporting goods, school supplies, decor, and over 100 pieces of furniture! Visit us online at www.TrashtoTreasureUT.com

The sale will take place on Sunday, August 26th from 8AM-4PM at the UT Recsports Center. You can get in early (from 8-10 AM) for only $4/adults and $2/students – it’s worth it to get the best deals!

After 10 AM admission is FREE. Parking is free all day in the “C” lots near 20th and San Jacinto . All funds raised support student-run environmental initiatives at UT, like recycling and energy conservation. Trash to Treasure is supported by the University Co-op, Freescale Semiconductor, Penske Truck Rental, Airport Self Storage, and A+ Prime Storage.

For more information, go to www.trashtotreasureut.com

We had such an incredible turnout last night. Thank you! Thank you for coming.

We’re considering doing a dorkbot9.5 in August (wanna help)?

If you took photos/videos you’d like to share, please tag them with “dorkbotaustin” on flickr and/or email us your video links.

Flickr photos tagged with dorkbotaustin

“Hello, Hello and welcome to dorkbot-austin.

Welcome to old friends and new friends. Welcome curiosity seekers and disbelievers. Welcome geeks and nerds, computer jocks and mad scientists, fire nuts and fire fighting robots. Welcome to the artists and performers, tinkerers and questioning fools… that’s all of you, whether you know it or not.

Welcome to the 10 year old wandering around who history will write about as our next Thomas Edison.

And most importantly, welcome home dorks. This night is for you to be recognized and celebrated as the heroes you truly are.”

_Presenters_
* Edwin Wise
* ACTLab
* Maker Faire (Call for Makers)
* Geek Group

_Open Dork_
* Mike Weiblen – Echo Catcher
* Bleep Labs
* Nathan Elliot – Mythril (mesh linux boxes)
* Marvin Niebuhr

_Volunteer Opportunities_
* Central Texas National Engineers Week
* Capitol BEST

_ACTLab Video and Pictures
* Pictures
* Video

2007-07-20-0809 : fixed geek group link