VHS in the news
There’s a great article in the Courier today, featuring one of our members. Check it out! http://www.vancourier.com/community/hacking-into-the-mini-maker-faire-1.2279288 Thanks, Jade and @rebeccablissett
Soldering Is Easy – Here’s How
We taught lots of people how to solder today at Maker Faire 2016, including kids as young as 4 years old! Here’s the how to solder comic we use as well as the guide to our VHS Blinky Badge kit. …
It’s coming…
(Watch on Vimeo) You’re coming to Vancouver Maker Faire, right? You have your advance tickets already? Here’s a sample of the fun stuff you’ll see at the VHS info booth, when you’re not soldering yourself something blinky at the VHS …
Grip Graphique: Another kickstarter from creative minds at VHS!
Grip Graphique’s Kickstarter campaign is live today! They’re producing amazing custom designed, laser cut griptape for longboards and skateboards. Why settle for plain, flat black griptape when you can make the top of your deck look as artistic as the …
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eWaste Pickup by The Hackery
This is a shout out to our friends at The Hackery. Recently they picked up a large quantity of ewaste from us. This helps VHS make sure our old electronics get recycled as much as as possible. This is a free …
Vancouver Maker Faire makers list announced!
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire (VMMF) has announced its list of makers for 2016! It’s another strong and diverse range of exhibitors, including not a few VHS members and alumni. There might be a few last minute entries to add later, …
New Kickstarter from a VHS member: Safety lights for wheeled commuters!
There’s an exciting new Kickstarter up, with contributions by VHS member Doug Chan: TetraGear – Innovative Safety Lights for Wheeled Commuters TetraGear lights are a line of innovative safety lights that drastically improve visibility while riding wheelchairs or other mobile outdoors. …
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Vancouver Hackspace continues existence!
Please Note: As you probably guessed, this was an April Fools Joke Post. Thank you for the kind messages and laughs. Yes, this was indeed an Aprils Fools Day joke. See you at the next open house? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
Into to lighting with the Arduino – Sunday Jan 31st, 2015 Noon – 5pm
Have you been interested in Arduino micro-controllers? Don’t know where to start? This workshop will teach you all the basics while you build a small project. At the end of this workshop you will go home with an Arduino controlling …
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VHS Talks to CBC News About the New Pi Zero: A $5 Computer
CBC news recently interviewed some of our members about all the cool things you can do with a Raspberry Pi from setting up a computer to building your own photo booth, pinball machine, and loads more. And now, with …
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