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== Next Lightning Talks (October 1st, 7:30PM) ==
== Next Lightning Talks (October 1st, 7:30PM) ==


* Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense - Katie
* Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense (Katie)
* The Evolution of Death - Daniel
* The Evolution of Death (Daniel)
* Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System - Eryc
* Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System (Eryc)
* TBA - Jason
* Atari 8-bit Game Reverse Engineering (Jason)
* Drum macine demo and mechanized rhythm - Michael
* Drum Machine Demo and Mechanized Rhythm (Michael)
* Miniature Lighting Board - Alden
* Miniaturizing your projects - Techniques for using tiny little QFN surface mount components at home (Alden)
 


== Past Lightning Talks ==
== Past Lightning Talks ==

Revision as of 17:53, 21 September 2009

Overview

Lightning talks sessions feature 12 speakers, each talking for 5 minutes about any topic that interests them. Speakers submit their ideas for approval, and 12 topics are chosen for a given session. Rejected topics may be resubmitted for any future session.

Why would you want to do a lightning talk?

  • To show off a project
  • Let people know what you're into
  • Get feedback on an idea
  • Practice talking about a particular topic
  • Practice public speaking in a nonthreatening way
  • Find project contributors/volunteers/members


Next Lightning Talks (October 1st, 7:30PM)

  • Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense (Katie)
  • The Evolution of Death (Daniel)
  • Cross-Platform Multiple Compiler Build System (Eryc)
  • Atari 8-bit Game Reverse Engineering (Jason)
  • Drum Machine Demo and Mechanized Rhythm (Michael)
  • Miniaturizing your projects - Techniques for using tiny little QFN surface mount components at home (Alden)

Past Lightning Talks