Posts Tagged ‘Ace Monster Toys’
Ace Monster Toys: A home for hackers and makers
Ace Monster Toys, better known as AMT, leaves its door open to hackers, makers and anyone looking to further their ability to create new things.
Read MoreAt North Oakland hackerspace, enthusiasts tinker with microcontrollers
Ace Monster Toys, a North Oakland-based hackerspace, hosted its first-ever Arduino Night on Wednesday, as a handful of attendees had a chance to tinker with microcontrollers. Microcontrollers, which are small low power computers that don’t require a keyboard, mice or monitor to work, can be found in gadgets that control something as simple as a button that turns on a light or moves a toy robot.
Read More“Hacker Scouts” trains children in tech despite naming dispute with Boy Scouts of America
Founded in Oakland in October 2012 by wife-and-husband team Samantha and Chris Cook, Hacker Scouts was developed as an outlet for children who want to learn hands-on skills not usually offered in traditional schools.
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