Lightning Talks Tonight at Durham's Splat Space

Sorry for the short notice but better late than never, right?  Tonight at Splat Space, Durham's awesomest Hackerspace, there will be a series of lightning talks on a wide range of subjects. 

Cost: Free!

When: Friday, June 10, 2011, 7:30 PM 

Where: 331 W. Main St - Basement Durham, NC

RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/19644181/

More on Durham's Hackerspace Splat Space.

Hackarduino: The Arduino Prototyping Platform

Here is a Kickstarter project from our friends and 2011 sponsor. Check it out! The product, when completed, will be a platform based on the Arduino with a built-in breadboard, however the device will be the same size as the Arduino Mega, and will still be able to accommodate additional Arduino shields.

Win an Arduino and More from Hackingspot.com!

Our friends at hackingspot.com have created a contest where you can win one of two Arduino prize packs:

When:

April 16 through May 16, 2011 at 23:59:59 EDT

How it works:

Your name will be entered into the drawing one time when you "Like" our Facebook page.  You will also get two additional tickets for purchasing an item from our store and sending us your name and order number at contact@hackingspot.com.

We will hold a drawing on May 17th, 2011 and will announce the winners on our site and Facebook

What you'll win:

One of two prize packs, including an Arduino Uno and a "Getting Started with Arduino" book.

It's as easy as that!

Welcome HackingSpot.com

I'm pleased to welcome our newest sponsor for Maker Faire: North Carolina, HackingSpot.com.

HackingSpot.com is your online source for electronic components for hackers and professionals alike. Same-day shipping for most orders and no minimum order is required.  Get your hack on!

I have often pined for a local source to get electronic components and this place has it all.  Resistors, TRIACs, Arduino, prototyping supplies, LEDs... the list goes on.  Thank you, HackingSpot.com, for supporting Maker Faire: North Carolina 2011.

RTP Hackers & Founders meetup this week

Date: Friday, January 21, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: O'Malley's Tavern in Raleigh
RSVP at Meetup.com

RTP Hackers & Founders is a group dedicated to hackers and business people who are interested in or involved in the startup scene. If you're one of those looking to connect with the other, or just someone interested in the startup community--investors, academics, journalists, etc.--you're welcome. Meet at O'Malley's for a few hours of networking, beer, food, and hacking. Don't forget your laptop!

If you can't make this one, follow @rtp_hack_found on Twitter to get updated about future meetups.