For years, our makerspace has used a hodgepodge of solutions for storing members’ projects in progress and other personal belongings. Most recently, we’ve used a dozen or so plastic totes. The totes worked great, but were limited in quantity (they were industrial waste, and no more matching totes were available) so that not everyone could […]
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With Omaha’s Mini Makerfaire nearly upon us, our own President Eric Kaplan is in the news yet again. Personally, I feel like that old Macgyver guy could learn a thing or two from Eric.
OMG! Eric’s in the news again! Read More »
Thanks again to everyone who helped make today’s booth at the Robotics Expo a huge success again this year. Â Booth volunteers included Ben, Don, Mike, Michael, Brandon, Nick and Jared, with material support from Patrick, Sarah, Eric, Dave and Katlynn. Â [Apologies in advance if I missed anyone]. If you weren’t able to make it out
2014 Robotics Expo Wrapup Read More »
OMG’s innaugeral FirLumber Rally was a great success, with 17 cars competing. Â Official results will be posted shortly, but in summary, Dave’s electric cheater was the fastest, Eric’s elephant was the most creative, and Nate’s car was the least effort to build. Â Additionally, Dan’s kids’ cars were the fastest among the Squares.
2014 FirLumber Rally Photos Read More »
Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural 2013 Founders’ Prize: For Opening New Frontiers – Jay Hannah and Dave Knaack For Operational Excellence – Eric Kaplan As stated at the meeting, the categories for these awards are entirely arbitrary and subject to change in future years; Â Also, we estimate that this prize is roughly
Congrats to the 2013 Founders’ Prize winners! Read More »
This is your chance to build the best miniature siege engine in Omaha. Â Work by yourself or in a small group to make the best golf-ball*-throwing device you can imagine. Â We will then compete for range and accuracy to crown a champion. The contest will take place at the Makery on September 21st. Although the
OMG is holding a trebuchet contest! Read More »
Mark your calendars, the Omaha Maker Group’s 3rd anniversary (birthday?) get-together is Tuesday, August 20th. As usual, doors open by 6pm. There’ll be food and beverages and even some awards. RSVP Here!
Save the Date – Founding Day Shindig – August 20th Read More »
Members of OMG recently attended Maker Faire Kansas City. While hopeful that we’d be able to race our latest project “Barbie”–a souped-up power wheel–in the Power Racing Series, several set-backs caused us to withdraw from the event. Team OMGFTW (Omaha Maker Group for the win) may have been knocked out this time around, but we’ve
We’re just a group of Racer tech wizards who drive a Barbie, but rely on a cowboy. Read More »
I am honored to announce that the website, Instructables.com, has contact Omaha Maker Group and asked us to participate in their inaugural “Instructables Build Nights”! The idea for Build Nights is that Instructables picks a topic and sends supplies/materials to select Makerspaces for their use in creating an event around that topic.  And just to make
Special Event at OMG – May 28th, 7pm – Paint and Pizza! Read More »