Promo Video Released for Red Bull Creation Challenge

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We finally get a sneak peak of what the i3 Detroit team has in store for them and it looks like a challenge indeed.  Take a look at this and leave your thoughts.  We will be looking for your support on July 6-10 when our teams go up against some of the best builders, makers and hackers in the country.

Meet the Members: Paul Kerchen

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The Chicken Tractor

When did you join i3 Detroit:

August 2010

What have you worked on at i3:
  • DIYLILCNC
  • Wall-E vertical carousel
  • Dollhouse furniture
  • Wireless quiz gadgets (for GGHC)
  • Treasurer
What is your next project:
  • Wireless package delivery detector.
  • Tune bugs: stand-alone electronic devices that generate different tunes depending on the proximity of other tune bugs.
  • Treasure chest with electronic combination lock.
  • Rope bridge over creek, zip line between barn and pond (at home, not i3 🙂 ),
  • Coffee table jukebox
  • A mechanical iris installed in the door of my shed

Best i3 Detroit Memory:

The first Potlock, where we worked together to improve the space in one long night of cutting, drilling and eating.

This Week’s Events

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Tuesday, June 14th @ 7pm – Board Meeting

Thursday, June 16th @ 8pm – Learn to Solder EL Wire

Friday, June 17th @ 7pm – Open Shop

Open Shop: Tonight @ 7p

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 Come check out the space tonight from 7p – 10p.  Bring your current project to work on, tour the shop or just hang out. 

A number of projects will be worked on tonight including Water Rockets, Power Wheels Racers & More. 

See you there.  Bring a friend.

Our sign on 9 mile is up!!!!!!

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