[efh] architecture bldg goodies

[Evan Wilson]

http://instructables.com

Wicked site for ideas.

Evan

On 2/6/07, dzahsh <dzahsh at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> hey, im josh, im a grad student in the architecture program, so if anyone
> wants to use some of the equipment here at the architecture building, give
> me a call [646.379.4059] and we'll work it out, using it will all be sort
> of clandestine since [as i just found out] alot of this stuff is
> unfortunately restricted to arch. students [its typical of the school of
> architecture to isolate itself so much], but i am at the arch school all the
> time working in my studio, so i dont mind helping out anyone anytime
>
> http://soa.utexas.edu/it/digifab - list and description of expensive
> digital fabrication machines in the arch school
>
> 2 laser cutters [basement of goldsmith hall] - restricted by password to
> arch students, im going to film my project so youll get to see how this
> works, but if you want to use it i just need to be in the room with you, i
> can show you how it works and all, its pretty simple, it reads AutoCAD
> files, i can show you that too
>
> 3d printer [basement of sutton hall] - makes a plasticy-substanced form
> from 3d-modelling programs, dont know its hacking potential, theres
> currently an exhibition showing some sweet 3d models made with it in the
> arch. exhibition hall in goldsmith [walk in front door in front of west mall
> fountain, walk straight, it will be on your right on main floor]
>
> 3d scanner [basement of sutton] - not operational yet, scans physical
> objects into 3d modelling programs
>
> CNC Router [basement of sutton, in wood shop] - huge expensive computer
> controlled wood/aluminum/foam router, this is a sweet machine, but i have no
> clue how to use it, id love some to want to use it so i have an excuse to
> learn also, it reads Autocad files
>
> we have a large wood shop, which is "officially" open for arch. students
> only, but in reality anyone can go down there and use the machines, avoid
> authoritative looking figures and pretend you are supposed to be there, call
> me up to show you around
>
> if anyone knows anything about getting access to other cool tools,
> machines, resources on campus or elsewhere [are there any electric welders
> on campus??], share the love, i enjoy knowing what is available, even
> [especially] if it requires a little infiltration and sneakiness.
>
> that reminds me, a book i love on the subject of urban exploring,
> infiltration, social engineering, etc. [ie how to sneak into places where
> you dont belong and act like you belong there]:
> * Access All Areas: a user's guide to the art of urban exploration by
> Ninjalicious
> http://infiltration.org/
>
> *yea,
> josh conrad
> *
> *
>
>
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