Penguicon is a convention commit to science fiction and undefended - source software , happening the weekend after next . And this year , the formula is digest a really suitable causa : Enabling the Future , a Greek valerian that purport to 3 - D print arms for the great unwashed who require one .
The picture above evince a cute Tennessean examination out a 3 - D print “ raptorial bird reloaded ” demo branch , printed byDaniel Denso . But Penguicon ’s goal is to print 100 arms for mass in need , either at the convention or beforehand . And engineer Albert Manero , the designer of the myoelectric ( sinew - detection ) arm that Robert Downey Jr. recently contribute to the five - class - old Alex , will be there as a guest of purity . accord tothe page about this opening :
Before our effect , you’re able to serve us in 1 of 4 ways :
employ a 3D pressman to make a limb from their assailable source design and bring it to Penguicon . ( DIRECTIONS )
Bring your 3D printer to Penguicon so we can publish on localization during the weekend .
aid us develop tools ( low hammers , plyer , snips , jeweler - size file ) for the assembly process . They ’re only needed during the weekend of April 24 - 26 .
Get the word out about our exploit .
you may alsoread a agile primer ( PDF ) about Penguicon and Enable .
Penguicon unravel April 24 - 26 in Detroit , and both Annalee Newitz and I will be there as guests !
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