What’s a Hack-B-Q? Think free B-B-Q with the added bonus of getting to share knowledge with TXRX Members who have expertise in exciting DIY technology projects. And that’s just for starters: There are tons of exciting projects in progress and members with expertise in chemistry, electrical engineering, biology, physics, programming, mechanical engineering, and many others, all of whom are interested in sharing that knowledge for the benefit of the community.
Oh yeah, and did we mention FREE TI LaunchPad Dev Kits? (while supplies last)
Why? TXRX Labs has an great new space full of tools that any hacker would love, and we are interested in growing our ranks so we can share our resources and knowledge with more people who share our love of knowledge.
Where? TXRX Labs – 2010A Commerce St. Houston TX, 77002 (Map It!)
Schedule
March 4th 7-11pm: 3d Printing & Rapid Prototyping Systems
Come view demos of our Custom Mendel-Bot and Cupcake (extrusion printers), discuss their operation and construction with active members in the 3d printing community. Also learn about our progress in UV Resin printing projects.
March 11th 7-11pm: Microcontrollers
Come see microcontroller-based projects that our members have completed and learn about microcontroller principles and other in-process projects. Feel free to bring your own projects in to demo or discuss in detail with our members.
March 18th 7-11pm: DIY CNC Builds
See some demos of our custom-built CNC Machines while also learning about the design considerations at play in their construction. Also discuss and learn about the current OSS CAD/CAM software we use. Feel free to bring in items created with your own machines or your own contsruction plans or questions.
March 25th 7-11pm: Multitouch IR Surfaces
See and demo our Laser Light Plane LCD multitouch table. Discuss the build process as well as our future plans for improvement. Also learn about programming for multitouch. Feel free to bring in your own projects or software to continue the discussion more in-depth.
If you have any questions or need more info please contact rtavk3@gmail.com or leave a comment!
14 comments
Chris Houser says:
Feb 19, 2011
Found out about this through BoingBoing.
I’ll try to be there!
Homebrew Elise/Exige integrated keyfob - Page 2 - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community says:
Feb 19, 2011
[...] a month long open house in March, mainly on Friday nights, I think. Here's their announcement: Tx/Rx Labs March Hack-B-Q. Good group of pretty smart people hanging out there doing all sorts of interesting stuff. (It's in [...]
Ryan says:
Feb 21, 2011
Awesome!
Tweets that mention TXRX Hack-B-Q Tech Demo Series | Tx/Rx Labs -- Topsy.com says:
Feb 21, 2011
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John says:
Feb 21, 2011
I went Friday 2/18/2011. Great group of people. Lots of enthusiasm and creativity. Very helpful and welcoming to those of us who might be a little behind the curve.
Kyle Henricks says:
Feb 22, 2011
Rice Architecture will be out for sure!
Hackerspace Happenings | LED Life says:
Feb 22, 2011
[...] Labs Hack-B-Que Series What’s a Hack-B-Q? Think free B-B-Q with the added bonus of getting to share knowledge with TXRX Members who have [...]
Hackerspace Happenings | Boomeroo Web Resources says:
Feb 22, 2011
[...] Labs Hack-B-Que Series What’s a Hack-B-Q? Think free B-B-Q with the added bonus of getting to share knowledge with TXRX Members who have [...]
Hackerspace Happenings « Products & Tech News says:
Feb 22, 2011
[...] Labs Hack-B-Que Series What’s a Hack-B-Q? Think free B-B-Q with the added bonus of getting to share knowledge with TXRX Members who have [...]
Hackerspace Happenings - machine quotidienne says:
Feb 22, 2011
[...] Labs Hack-B-Que Series What’s a Hack-B-Q? Think free B-B-Q with the added bonus of getting to share knowledge with TXRX Members who have [...]
Todd Sayers says:
Feb 24, 2011
I spy an Arduino! If anyone wants to bring a reflow toaster and/or demonstrate surface-mount soldering… that would be kewl.
Sarah Worthy says:
Feb 24, 2011
You all mind if I promote this on Houston Startup Weekend and in the Houston Startup Digest? And come out this weekend to Startup Weekend if you can: use discount code startupdigest and receive 20% off regular priced tickets. And please bring flyers/info about TX/RX Labs if you come and tell others about the group and what you do.
tommy says:
Mar 12, 2011
thank you for this very useful blog hope to see it grow bigger soon
Houston’s hackerspace: Tx/Rx labs « Scary Reasoner says:
Mar 13, 2011
[...] having a membership drive, and on Friday nights, you’re invited to come out and have some free hamburgers and check the place out. You can also drop by any Sunday around noon and there will generally be [...]