E-Waste 2 Makerspace

In this workshop, you will learn how to create cool gadgets for free from electronic waste. For example, you can extract CD drives and power supplies from trashed computers to create an automated watering system for growing food at home, make glowing jewelry, etc. You'll also learn about the dangers of e-waste in landfills, the alternative of "upcycling" e-waste for a makerspace, and see how those gadgets can have benefits ranging from urban agriculture to robotic toys. And lets not forget the sheer fun of electro-mechanical hacking.