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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Ask Hackaday: Open Fire Suppression and Safety Standards

Ask Hackaday: Open Fire Suppression and Safety Standards | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
We posted about a 3D printer fire a while back. An attendee of the Midwest RepRap Fest had left his printer alone only to find its immolated remains on his return. In the spirit of open source, naturally, he shared his experience with the rest of us.
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MakerBot 3D Printers, the DIY Maker movement and the rise of "Hacking" Culture

MakerBot 3D Printers, the DIY Maker movement and the rise of "Hacking" Culture | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

"The MakerBot will change the world!" So says the October 2012 front cover of Wired Magazine. This is a bold pronouncement, and indeed there are signs that the concept of 3D printing does have the potential to be yet another disruptive technology, just like we've seen within the music and film industries, except this time the disruption is occurring in the manufacturing and design sector. But how might it disrupt the classroom? Donview Middle Health & Wellness Academy in the TDSB has a MakerBot, and has started to explore answers to this question! You can see a detailed outline of their project goals and expectations online at http://bit.ly/DVMBot

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How hacking and 3D printing can change the world

How hacking and 3D printing can change the world | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Recently, 30 Hackers took over Fab Lab for a weekend. For three long days they were testing, thinking, making, experimenting, breaking, mending, and inventing.
What is the point of it all and were they doing anything useful you may ask?
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