hackfest 2012 - International Workshop on .NET Gadgeteer Hack-Fest

.NET Gadgeteer Hack-Fest
Website: http://di.ncl.ac.uk/gadgeteer/hackfest
Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer is a rapid prototyping platform for small electronic gadgets and embedded hardware devices. It combines the advantages of object-oriented programming, solder-less assembly of electronics using a kit of hardware modules, and quick physical enclosure fabrication using computer-aided design.
The .NET Gadgeteer Hack-Fest will teach attendees how to utilise this new and exciting platform to develop rich, functional hardware prototypes for use in their research. The day will commence with a brief overview of the key (hardware and software) principles of Gadgeteer. Following this, attendees will be able to get hands on with Gadgeteer, by working in small groups to create a range of exciting prototypes. As the theme of the workshop is Hack the Conference, attendees will be provided with a range of Gadgeteer modules and libraries that will allow prototypes to be developed that interact with real sensor data drawn from the conference venue. The best of these creations will be put on display for all to experiment with throughout the remainder of the conference. If you would like to take part in the .NET Gadgeteer Hack-Fest please fill out an application form, which can be found on the project website.
Organisers: Jonathan Hook, Tom Bartindale, Thomas Smith and Patrick Olivier