We built out the wall to separate the workshop from the main room, to help keep dust and dirt away from the delicate electronics.
Thanks to Andy, Dean, Forest, Marty, Matt M., and Matt S. for coming out and getting it done!
Our first Synth Night way back in June was a great success. About 10 folks came out to build an open source, Arduino-based synthesizer called the Auduino. Everybody had a good time and, thanks to the Pentatonic scale, the ensuing cacophony was easy on the ears.
Now, at long last, Synth Night is back! On Friday, [...]
This Friday January 22nd, starting at 7PM, HackPittsburgh will be hosting our first Powerpoint Karaoke!
Hone your presentation skills as HackPittsburgh member Gwen pulls a random presentation from the Internet which you get to present! Sure, you’ve never seen the slide deck before and you may not know anything about the topic… that’s part of the [...]
We had a number of takers show up for passport photo night, and here are the results. If you still need a photo, let us know and we can get you set up. Remember, we’re planning a field trip to Canada in the near future, so make sure your passport is up to [...]
This Friday at HackPittsburgh, come learn about railroad radio communication systems and how you can listen in!
HackPittsburgh member Derrick Brashear and guest speaker Alex Lang will explain communication signals, how they’ve developed over time, and how things look in person on the tracks.
They’ll also explain how the radio system works, walk through some free software [...]
Attention HackPittsburgh Members! Need to renew (or apply for) your U.S. Passport?
Skip the expensive photos at the Post Office and drug store and bring yourself down to HackPittsburgh this Wednesday!
We’ll set up a photo area in the shop, and send out your digital picture by email*. All you need to bring is your own bad [...]
Tonight at HackPittsburgh!
7pm – Bill Generett, Director PCKIZ – Bill Generett will tell us a bit about the PCKIZ, their goals for revitalizing Uptown, Downtown, and the Hill District, and how entrepreneurs can get involved in their programs!
8pm – DIY Microwave Heating Pads – Looking for a new way to stay warm this winter? HackPittsburgh [...]
Beginning tonight (Jan. 4th) at 7pm, Monday Members Workshops are back at HackPittsburgh!
Monday workshops are free to all HackPittsburgh members and cover whatever topics our members want to teach and learn. Tonight, join us as we kick things off with these two workshops:
7pm – Amateur Radio Study Session – Study to earn your amateur radio [...]
Calling all Pittsburgh entrepreneurs! This Friday, Jan. 8th at 7pm, HackPittsburgh is proud to welcome Bill Generett, director of the Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone (PCKIZ).
The PCKIZ is a non-profit organization working to improve Pittsburgh’s commercial areas in the Hill District, Downtown, and Uptown (where HackPittsburgh is located!) through a combination of tax incentives, entrepreneurial [...]