Hackaday brings SoCal electronic enthusiasts together
author: Tamara G
Los Angeles tech scene has grown, giving space to gatherings where technology is the centerpiece. Hackaday.io hosts monthly meetups at a local brewery in Pasadena, California. Hobbyist are encouraged to bring their projects, the “show and tell” setting attacks a variety of curious minds. One gets to interact with people from all backgrounds that worked on interesting projects generating the right environment for great discussions and bouncing ideas. You can even find somebody that can help you overcome whatever roadblock you are facing in the electronic project you are working on.
During the last event attendees got to see their image in an infrared camera and play with two different versions of Pac-Man games. Built by Mike Szczys, Hackady manager editor, the Pac-Man game came in a small portable version with an embedded controller and a larger scale game with an external joystick and a diffuser to add a visual effect. Mike mentioned that the smaller version might be challenging for colorblind people as its LED base colors are red and green with a tint of orange. Below is a detailed YouTube video by Mike:
Interesting in making your own? View Mike’s step by step tutorial https://hackaday.io/project/6036-1-pixel-pac-man
SupplyFrame (Hackaday) will be opening a Design Lab equipped with top of the line machines, from laser cutters, soldering stations to 3D printers to name a few. The idea is to have a space that promotes innovation and allows makers to get their products to the next level. The specifics are still being finalized, membership might be by application only but some open classes and opportunities will be offered to the general public. If you are as curious as I am on what is behind the Hackaday lab doors in Pasadena don’t miss out on their upcoming sneak peak event.