As you may know, we were attenders at the Libre Software Meeting 2011 in Strasbourg, France.
For having done lots of event and workshop all over Europe for 3 years now, let me tell you it's always surprising. Every workshop is different, and this one made no exception to the rule! First because the workshop room was full all day long, everyday.
Workshops were previously scheduled every afternoon, but we had to finally open non stop during the whole event. For those looking for evidences about the emerging interest of French people for hardware hacking, DIY and DIWO, it was the place to be. :)
Then because for the first time, kiddos spontaneously asked for having a dedicated workshop! Thanks to Machtelt, their wishes come true. Believe me or not, baby hackers are much more exhausting than adults! You need a lot of energy, but it's also a great fun!
Next, because we were testing in real life and for the first time, our "hackable booth". This is a prototype prepared by Yvan and Paul from recovered and heavyly hacked airline trolleys. We can obviously use them to move the equipment needed for soldering workshops and demos.
Once in place, we can transforme it according to the desires and the space available: squared or linear booth, office, open bar... Imagination is the limit.
Currently, trolleys embeds several sets of electrical outlets. The next version is expected to be improved with Ethernet and USB switches before we use them on hackable:Devices Airline! Muwhaha.
Last, because it was free beer time (as in free speech)! I brought some beers left from the "Open Apero" made by Kasey and Bibi in La Cantine Paris, to compare with the one the LSM team had prepared especially for the event. Tasty!
I take this opportunity to thank the whole team that made this event possible.
Finally, the last surprise of the event! In Strasbourg, there is a funeral shop that will delight fans of the latest hack!
By john Tue 19 Jul 2011 in
As you may know, we were attenders at the Libre Software Meeting 2011 in Strasbourg, France. For having done lots of event and workshop all over Europe for 3 years now, let me tell you it's always surprising. Every workshop is different, and this one made no exception to the rule! First because the workshop room was full all day long, everyday.
Workshops were previously scheduled every afternoon, but we had to finally open non stop during the whole event. For those looking for evidences about the emerging interest of French people for hardware hacking, DIY and DIWO, it was the place to be. :)
Then because for the first time, kiddos spontaneously asked for having a dedicated workshop! Thanks to Machtelt, their wishes come true. Believe me or not, baby hackers are much more exhausting than adults! You need a lot of energy, but it's also a great fun!
Next, because we were testing in real life and for the first time, our "hackable booth". This is a prototype prepared by Yvan and Paul from recovered and heavyly hacked airline trolleys. We can obviously use them to move the equipment needed for soldering workshops and demos.
Once in place, we can transforme it according to the desires and the space available: squared or linear booth, office, open bar... Imagination is the limit.
Currently, trolleys embeds several sets of electrical outlets. The next version is expected to be improved with Ethernet and USB switches before we use them on hackable:Devices Airline! Muwhaha.
Last, because it was free beer time (as in free speech)! I brought some beers left from the "Open Apero" made by Kasey and Bibi in La Cantine Paris, to compare with the one the LSM team had prepared especially for the event. Tasty! I take this opportunity to thank the whole team that made this event possible.
Finally, the last surprise of the event! In Strasbourg, there is a funeral shop that will delight fans of the latest hack!
May I say "have fun"?