Maker Fair Orlando 2015 has been scheduled. The MeetUp is located at: Maker Faire Orlando 2015 – Saturday Sept. 12 (Day 1) Saturday, Sep 12, 2015, 9:00 AM Orlando Science Center777 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 8 Makers Went Maker Faire Orlando is a community-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, […]
Maker Faire Orlando 2015 – Sept. 12 and 13 Read More »
Our next set of classes will be for an introduction to computer programming. We’ll be using the Python language since it’s one of those that are easy to get started and easy to get something useful built on various devices like Raspberry Pi as well as “Internet of Things” projects. These classes are for anyone
Intro to Programming with Python classes scheduled! Read More »
The people at Jaycon Systems (Preston) have convinced the organizers of Melbourne Friday Fest (http://www.downtownmelbourne.com/friday-fest.html) to add a section for geeks and nerds. That means that Jaycon Systems and other companies that are in to techie things will have booths at the West end of the Fest. Our booth application is being processed. See the
Friday Fest with geeks and nerds. 2015-05-08 Read More »
ACON has a few minor changes. The Red indicator on the front panel will always be on when the system has power (+12VDC supply operating). It will not go out when the EXIT button is pressed, as it had prior to today. Added a Red light to the back of the box, next to the
ACON upgraded, 2015-04-16 Read More »
On April 8th 2015 the IRS granted Melbourne Makerspace status as a charitable organization. For specifics on the government rules relating to this status see: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4221pc.pdf Special thanks goes to member Gene Wade for making this possible. Mr. Wade, thank you.
We are now 501c3 approved, 2015-04-08 Read More »
Press the EXIT button (either one) to open the door from the inside. If the EXIT button fails to release the door within one second of pressing an exit button, you may: 1) Deactivate the magnet by flipping the switch down on the ACON box. 2) Pull the power plug from the bottom of the
Effective Monday 2015-04-13 5:00 PM RFID cards are required for access. Read More »
We had a great time during our Arduino Day celebration at the Melbourne Makerspace on Saturday March 28, 2015. There were several projects to show and several to work on that weren’t quite finished. It’s always great to see all the different things you can do with an Arduino, a few sensors, switches and motors!
Happy Arduino Day! Read More »
ACON – Goes Live Monday April 13, 2015, 5:00 PM After that, (brass) key access will not be possible. Only RFID cards will work. You must have an RFID card after that date and time. ALSO, to exit the building and not plaster your face on the door, you must press the EXIT button on
Brass keys die and ACON lives Monday 2015-04-13 5:00 PM Read More »
Well it had to happen sooner or later. So now it has. One of our members, Adam Shaber, has started a Kick Starter project. HuncHBack
New Kick Starter, HuncHBack, by Adam Shaber Read More »
