1601 Venables St, Vancouver, BC, V5L 2H1
Here’s a very brief overview of the thought process for building something to amuse and frighten your neighbours. I originally wrote this up on May 31st and posted it elsewhere, but I thought I’d give the VHS regulars time to …
When Kickstarter came to VHS to talk about launching campaigns they showed MaKeyMaKey as an example. They chose well. This has to be close to the most fun you can find in a circuit. You can find out lots about it …
by Dan Royer Several weeks ago our wonderful wall of LEDs returned to it’s Burning Man owners. It was 10×42 pixels and loved by all. To replace it I’m running my third VHS funding drive. (The first was an 3D …
Our good friends at MakerLabs are having their Grand Opening party (in collaboration with Aurora Digitalis) this Friday to introduce the world to their brand new makerspace, and the VHS horde is invited! “After 9pm on Friday the 4th, we’ll be …
On Thursday 10th we’re having a Arduino Open night at VHS, 7pm ish. Bring your Arduino(s) down and talk to fellow hackers about the projects you’re making with them. Struggling with a sketch, bring it down and lets see …
Unfortunately, because of Canada Day (and the nice weather), we currently don’t know if we’ll have enough keyholders to keep the space open for our regular open house tonight. As such, tonight’s open house is tentatively cancelled. Before heading down, …
This is a beginners SMD workshop. You’ll be taken through a technique for solder smd components and then get a chance to build the board shown in the photo. The price is the cost of the parts including battery. People …
We have a keypad dead bolt on the front door that has been slated for adaption to rfid for ages. About 6 months ago we dismantled the lock and tapped the wiring to the solenoid. The solenoid is tiny, it …
Thanks to everyone for another great Maker Faire this year. We hope to see everyone there in 2015 for the big 5th year of the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire! The VHS soldering workshop area was popular as always, especially thanks …
Maker Faire 2014 – Soldering Workshop Kit Instructions Read more »
Hello Hackers, Tinkerers, Builders, Crafters and Makers The Vancouver HackSpace is opening its doors to the general public for an open house and a Super Happy Hacker House #32. Open house – (2PM till 6 PM) Never been to a hack space before? …
SHHH 2^6 – Super Happy Hacker House 32 – 2014-June-21 Read more »