Make:PDX will be kicking off 2010 with a meeting focused on Robots. Specifically the Portland Area Robotics Society (PARTS – http://portlandrobotics.org)

PARTS will be describing their group and some members will have the robots they have built on display.

Also, the Oregon Robotics Tournament championships are coming up in February and are always looking for volunteers. More info at HTTP://www.ortop.org

Hope to see you for our first meeting of 2010!

RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=284841364637&index=1

RSVP on Upcoming: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5220734/OR/Beaverton/MakePDX-January-Meeting/TechShop-Portland/?ps=7

As usual if you bring project that you’ve been working on and show it off you’ll get a fabulous piece of Make swag.

During the BBQ we’re going to be doing an egg drop. The winner will receive a nice T-Shirt and an issue of Make magazine.

We have lined up a speaker from the active and inventive local electronics gurus, DorkbotPDX. They regularly have meetings at various locations around town that range from casual gatherings to focused in-depth workshops. Check out their calendar for more info.

Also we have a speaker from the Portland State Aerosapce Society. PSAS members work on airframes, avionics, communication equipment, motors, software, and more. They welcome participation from students and community members and have a list of open projects that they would like help with if you’re so inclined.

The Northwest Audiovisualists will be having a meeting at Techshop just before the Make:PDX meeting and have offered to give us a demonstration of some of the fun things they are working on as well!

Finally we are also hoping to have some craft beers available from Make:PDX members and the Oregon Brew Crew as well as Coffee provided by a local Micro-Roaster.

We’re terribly excited about keeping up the momentum from our last meeting (aside from the month-long gap) and hope to see you there. Please bring your projects and baked goods to share!

Thanks go to Handmade NW and DIYAlert for the tip!

This Saturday TechShop is officially opening it’s doors!

Starting at 3pm, be there for demonstrations of the furnaces, Laser Cutter, and other fun stuff!

Also, they’re still looking for helpers in various areas.

from portlandtechshop.com:

We are still looking for helpers. We have another position open now as well. We are looking for people to help staff the front counter. You would be responsible for signing members in, answering the phone, minding the store, giving tours, etc. In exchange for 8 hours a week you get a free membership. We are looking for people to fill positions all days 10-6 and 12-8. If interested send us an email.

We are also still looking for shop supervisors. The deal is the same as above except basic SBU’s are included as compensation as well.

Lastly our low voltage wiring is a mess (Alarms, datacomm, ect). We need a Electrician to help us get this stuff sorted out. if interested let us know and we can work something out.

April 24th, 25th, and 26th – Doors open 10-9 Friday and Saturday, 10-5 on Sunday

From Ceramicshowcase.com:

• LARGE GALLERY featuring the finest work of professional ceramic artists from Oregon and southwest Washington.
• LOBBY - This year our lobby display will have an Animal Theme.
• INTERIORS DISPLAY Beautiful ceramic objects displayed in designer home environments.
• $50 Gift Certificates to be given away throughout the Showcase weekend. Three each on Friday and Saturday and two on Sunday. The certificates may be redeem for $50 off any pottery purchase at showcase.
• LIVE MUSIC Music for your enjoyment on the main stage, Friday 7-9pm .
• DEMONSTRATIONS Nationally recognized potters demonstrate their clay techniques each day
• OREGON WINE TASTING A selection of Oregon wines will be available for tasting.
• CLAY AREA FOR ADULTS Potters’ wheels and tables for hand building with experienced teachers are available for grown-up visitors to Showcase.
• CHILDREN’S CLAY PLAY AREA Lots of supervised fun for clay-loving kids.
• EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS Schools and colleges will present information about ceramics programs available in our area.
• HIGH SCHOOL CERAMIC ARTS GALLERY
• ENTRANCE INSTALLATION – This year our entrance installation will focus on Music for the Garden
• SCULPTURE GARDEN displaying fine sculpture from premiere Northwest Artists
• 150+ booths of diverse, spectacular ceramic objects for the home, garden and office
• Group booth displaying work from 18 emerging artists
• Central Sales, Holding Area and Package Pick-up Assistance

PORTLAND, Ore. – Nissan is bringing their electric car prototype to Oregon, and it’s letting the governor and the CEO of PGE be some of the first to drive it.

The test vehicles, which have large letters “EV” for Electric Vehicle on the sides, are based on the Nissan Cube series of cars, which Nissan calls a “mobile device.”

Gov. Kulongoski got behind the wheel of a similar vehicle on his last trip to Japan, where he encouraged the car maker to build a plant for the electric cars in Oregon.

Nissan says it wants to bring the electric cars to the U.S. by 2010.

PGE continues to build charging stations for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles around Portland and Salem.

Related:

Oregon Electric Vehicle Association

Electrathon America / HPV Races : Portland International Raceway May 23 -25th

National Electric Vehicle Drag Racing Association : Portland International Raceway July 24 – 25th

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