[p2p-research] Open Source Software / Hardware Contest

[Michel Bauwens]

thanks karen, it's on our list and via ning and twitter:

On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 10:59 PM, karen roso <karenroso at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Hi,
>
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> **
>
> I think this community should know about this:
>
> Source:
> http://blenderart.org/2010/08/05/exciting-new-contest-sponsored-by-zoybar-shapeways-and-blenderart-magazine/
>
> *
> *
>
> *Design Contest: Unique Collaboration Between Zoybar, Shapeways and
> Blender ArtMagazine*
>
>
> *This collaboration represents the first hardware integration between a
> mass production product and mass customization of user made applications.
> Now you can design, and fabricate original electric guitars and hardware
> applications from your desktop without the need to own expensive machines
> and design softwares!
>
> *
>
> *What and Why*
>
> *In order to promote Open Hardware/software we have initiated a contest
> with the prize of two electric Zoybar guitars along with the fabrication of
> the winning hardware design by Shapeways. Musicians, designers, animators -
> professionals and amateurs, are all invited to design original hardware
> features that can be incorporated with the Zoybar instruments. *
>
> *There are two categories in this contest however the fantasy category is
> exclusive for Blender submissions only. *
>
> *  *
> **
>
> *Who and How*
>
> *Zoybar <http://www.zoybar.net/>is an open R&D Lab for academic, hobbyist,
> and commercial developers to easily create music instruments and
> applications. Zoybar also provides fully produced hardware kits<http://www.zoybar.net/zoybarsixkit.html>for those who are more interested in experimenting with these new
> instruments physicality. For this challenge however you don’t need to buy
> anything! Zoybar`s unique open R&D model provides access to both hardware
> and production files for further customizations and development by the end
> users themselves. Following their announcement on Innovation Journal
> (winter issue 2009) <http://www.zoybar.net/page/press-coverage> Zoybar`s
> 3D CAD production files are available to download for non commercial use and
> can be used to design new hardware features on many 3D modeling softwares
> like Blender. *
>
> *
> <http://www.blender.org/>*
>
> *Blender <http://www.blender.org/> is a free 3D graphic software that can
> be used for modeling 3D Cad files (Computer Aided Design) and interactive
> applications including video games, animated film, or visual effects.
> Released as free software under the GNU General Public License. *
>
> *
> *
>
> *The process is complete with the use of the online production service
> provided by Shapeways <http://www.shapeways.com/about/how_does_it_work>. Shapeways
> is an online manufacturing platform for physical objects. Designers upload
> their design files to the Shapeways website, they print it and ship it to
> any destination you choose. Shapeways are using a technique called '3D
> Printing' which has proven itself as a high-quality production technique,
> but up to now has always been very expensive.*
>
> *
> *
>
> *With the increasing usage of decentralized fabrication sites, 3D design
> software and open hardware we're experiencing the beginning of an
> alternative creative industry and culture. Our vision is that this release
> will inspire independent users to innovate and share new hardware add-ons
> with minimum restriction as possible.*
>
> *
> *
>
> *Where & When*
>
> *For more information about this contest visit:
> http://www.zoybar.net/The%20Zoybar-Blender-Shapeways-Challenge.html*
>
> --
> Karen Roso
>



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