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Hackers on a Train 2012 tour: Arduino, soldering & more!

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What happens when Mitch Altman buys a 45-day Amtrak USA rail pass?  Hackers on Train 2012!

 

I wish I would have posted about this sooner, but upcoming stops still include Syracuse, Buffalo, Ontario, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle and Vancouver.  Mitch along with Jimmie Rodgers (LoL shield creator) have been stopping at hackerspaces and conferences all summer to do electronics kit soldering workshops.  In the case of our Chicago hackerspace, we requested Mitch do his Arduino for Total Newbies workshop which will be happening on August 2nd.

 

I highly recommend attending one of these workshops if possible.  Mitch stopped by our hackerspace for a workshop back in 2010 shortly after I became a member.  In the course of the evening, he convinced me I had to go out to California two weeks later for Maker Faire.  That turned out to be the best trip I've ever been on!

 

Cheers,

Drew

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  • Hi Drew,

     

    It sounds like a great way to see the country and meet maker fans.  Going by train is an excellent way to relax and see the countryside.

    I also like the idea of stopping at maker spaces in various cities, both to train/discuss issues and just see what interesting things people are working on.

    If we could get a deal by Amtrak, I could see an annual makers march travelling through the various cities with a group of people who are making enthusiasts.

     

    Maybe a cruise venue next?

     

    Just a thought,

    DAB

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    Yeah, I'd like to do something similar (though shorter given my finite vacation time).  It does seem like Amtrak is a good way to explore hackerspaces/makerspaces, especially the ones where major airports aren't nearby.

     

    In a similar vein, Mitch organized Hacker Trip to China earlier this year:

     

    https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/NoisebridgeChinaTrip2

     

    I know one of the purposes was to meet his TV-B-Gone contract manufacturer in person.

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