Area 51 » Mark Booth
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I'm a geek, a role-player and a biker. I work for Diamond Light Source, developing open source scientific software for the UK national synchrotron facility. In the past I have worked in the robotics, mechatronics and laser micro-machining industries. |
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Fabrication & Manufacturing
For people interested in fabricating or manufacturing physical things. Including 3D printing & scanning, CNC milling or cutting machines, CAD/CAM software and how we can share ideas between industry and the maker & hackerspace communities.| 0 |
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Computational Science
For scientists doing science by heavy computations.434
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The Workplace
For members of the workforce navigating the professional setting.371
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Raspberry Pi
For users and developers of hardware and software for Raspberry Pi.238
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Robotics
For professional robotic engineers, hobbyists, researchers and students.140
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Sustainable Living
For folks dedicated to a lifestyle that can be maintained indefinitely without depleting available resources.| 30 |
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Space Exploration
For spacecraft operators, scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts.153
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Astronomy
For astronomers and astrophysicists.91
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E-books and E-book Readers
For e-book publishers and users of e-book readers including Kindles, Nooks, Kobos, etc.80
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Amateur Radio
For amateur radio enthusiasts79
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Gamification
For gamification designers and developers who integrate game mechanics into enterprise or consumer applications47
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Fabrication & Manufacturing
For people interested in fabricating or manufacturing physical things. Including 3D printing & scanning, CNC milling or cutting machines, CAD/CAM software and how we can share ideas between industry and the maker & hackerspace communities.26
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Repurpose Hacking
For those who test the limits of hardware, who modify electronic devices or combine together separate components to create new inventions, and those who like to void warranties; for those who like to make gadgets do things they were never intended to ...139
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Buddhism
For people interested in Buddhist philosophy, teaching, and practice.119
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Embedded Programming and Design
For those who design and program embedded systems.147
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Hardware: How to design, prototype, and manufacture a physical product.
For there's a large group of people starting hardware startups & projects - look at Kickstarter, Etsy, physical startups, quantified-self, makers, etc. We're all experts in some areas (plastic injection molding), but need help in others (package ...| 381 | Votes Cast |
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