This talk will cover the audio capabilities of the Nintendo Gameboy, demonstrate several types homebrew software currently available, discuss common hardware modifications that Gameboy music performers use, and assist attendees in getting their own setup to produce chipmusic. A downloadable package of resources will be provided to help attendees with further exploration.
DIY nuclear fusion and particle physics experiments for the budding evil genius.
(or rather: How 3D Printers Will be the Death of Us All)
Experiences and stories from the world of consumer grade 3D printing.
Steve Esposito's first book-length project is Time Bomber: The Movement in Amerika, the true story of a 1971 plot to bomb American banks and the incredible hardware hack at its core.
"Early in my research, I discovered that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was not particularly useful for my purposes; information was not received in a timely manner and was frequently so redacted as to be nearly useless.
What is it like running a hackerspace? Alan Fay, a Director at Freeside Atlanta, will spin a wild and somewhat coherent yarn about starting (and resurrecting) a hackerspace, daily operations, challenges, and vision for the future of all hackerspaces. Presentation, followed by Q&A. Audience participation in a loud, clear voice highly encouraged.
Media: slides
This talk will focus on using technology to track crime trends and predict future crimes, as well as the use of social media to build a crime fighting network
The ability to programmatically create objects from blocks of raw material using computer-controlled machines is becoming accessible to larger groups of people. This has begun to have two effects on the way people approach objects. With more people having the means of producing objects, people are increasingly creating objects themselves rather than purchasing them commercially. However, design files are often distributed in lossy formats which aren't amenable to editing or re-mixing.
The Mystery Taper will discuss his highly opinionated thoughts on the public and private ethics of recording shows. He will share some of the encounters he has had with those too foolish to understand what live music recording and collecting is all about.
He will also provide some practical tips for getting the best recording you can should you choose to venture into this rewarding effort.
Multi-Use Radio Service allows "a private, two-way, short-distance (miles) voice or data communication service for personal or business activities of the general public."
Learn:
What equipment you need to use this band, commercial radios, sdr.
How to use it securely, and setup your own network on top of it.
The limitations of the band.