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Welcome errant traveler....
Welcome errant traveler.


==Role at HackRVA==
==Role at HackRVA==
I currently serve as the [http://www.hackrva.org/wiki/index.php?title=Directors#Aaron_Nipper_-_Planning_.26_Communication Director of Communications and Planning]. I also do the workshop planning for now until we find a director for education. I formerly served as the president from 2013-2015 until we reorganized to broader directorships. If you ever need help with hackrva issues, I can probably help - or point to someone that can.
I'm former[http://www.hackrva.org/wiki/index.php?title=Directors#Aaron_Nipper_-_Planning_.26_Communication Director of Communications and Planning]. I was standing do the [http://www.hackrva.org/wiki/index.php?title=Workshops workshop planning] for now until finding an education director. I was the president at hackrva from 2013-2015 until we went to a director model.  


I write a lot of blog posts, update the website & wiki, upload pictures, and stuff like that. If you want to work on that stuff, PLZ contact me - always need more of that!
Duties included blog posts, updating the website & wiki, uploading pictures, and such. If you want to join me in my quest to "somewhat decently if not even better than that" document hackrva's people and things, give me a shout - its fun!


==Projects of Note==
==Projects of Note==
*Hack the Dragon - Phone Adventure Game (script writer)
*[https://soundcloud.com/makers_unplugged Makers Unplugged] - A podcast about makerspaces (co-host)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/albums/72157664713961223 R-pi Arcade] (CAD, CNC, and assemble cabinet)
*[http://www.hackrva.org/blog/2016/11/hackrva-at-inlight-artshow/ Inflatable Hashtag for Inlight Festival] - (with Laura and Eli)
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/BARC-Jeep-An-XBOX-Controlled-Power-Wheels/ BARC Jeep] (Documentation, some mechanical trouble shooting)
*[http://hackrvamakes.blogspot.com/2016/06/moon-defender-game-made-at-hackrva_23.html Moon Defender] - A Game-Jam Style Video Game (art, story board, level design)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/albums/72157668384504336 Ziptie "Mantrap" Hammock] - Obvious Right!? (project lead, zipped ties)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/albums/72157666016684463 Inflatable Tube Sculpture] - aka Artisinal Tarp (concept, 3rd chair ironer-of-trashbags)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/albums/72157669285529691 Hack the Dragon] - Phone Adventure Game (script writer)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/albums/72157664713961223 R-pi Arcade] (CAD, CNC, and cabinet assembly)
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/BARC-Jeep-An-XBOX-Controlled-Power-Wheels/ BARC Jeep] (documentation, some mechanical trouble shooting)
*[http://flipbit.cc/author/dfire/ FlipBit](partnered with Dustin, Neal, and Michael) ([http://www.richmond.com/business/local/article_dfa5fb0a-be9e-11e3-9ea4-001a4bcf6878.html article])
*[http://flipbit.cc/author/dfire/ FlipBit](partnered with Dustin, Neal, and Michael) ([http://www.richmond.com/business/local/article_dfa5fb0a-be9e-11e3-9ea4-001a4bcf6878.html article])
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/sets/72157649950668138 CNC Paper Cut Maps]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/sets/72157649950668138 CNC Paper Cut Maps]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/sets/72157649665250172 Action Packed Furniture] (there was also a spinning coffee table at one time)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/hackrva/sets/72157649665250172 Action Packed Furniture] (there was also a spinning coffee table at one time)
*[http://fitzkits.com/ FitzKits] (volunteer on startup - cad work, prototyping kids)
*[http://fitzkits.com/ FitzKits] (volunteer on startup - cad work, prototyping kids, marketing)
*[http://www.bulldogtools.net/hammers.htm CNC Blacksmith Hammers] (CNC and CAD Design - volunteer skill trade)
*[http://www.bulldogtools.net/hammers.htm CNC Blacksmith Hammers] (CNC and CAD Design - volunteer skill trade)


==Workshops==
==Workshops & Meetups==
These are workshops I have taught or co-taught. CAD Dojo is the ongoing one I do the most.
These are workshops and meetups I have taught/hosted or co-taught/co-hosted. CAD Dojo is the ongoing one I do the most.
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/229263730/ CADdojo] ([http://www.hackrva.org/wiki/index.php?title=CAD_Dojo wiki page])
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/229263730/ CADdojo] ([http://www.hackrva.org/wiki/index.php?title=CAD_Dojo wiki page])
*[https://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/236394649/ Wiki Improvement Day]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/231004674/ "Build a Kit" Hangout - Making Straight from the Box]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/228327240/ Basic Website Setup - A Domain of Ones Own]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/228440998/ Free Code Camp - "non-event"­ hangout and learn]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/226576367/ Make SNES Cartridges - Small-Run Electronics Manufacturing Bootcamp]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/226617395/ Catapult Build - Siege Weapons for the Holidays]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/225348837/ RVA Makerfest @ Science Museum]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/220614637/ RVA Makers Come to HackRVA]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/222233619/ VINE Visits HackRVA]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/223557368/ Autodesk Inventor Saturday Morning Hangout]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/222739004/ Build an Online Portfolio]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/221499893/ Minecraft Mayhem]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/219755580/ Take-Apart Party - Stripping Down Old Stuff to See Whats Inside]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/219144128/ LED's for Holidays - Learn to Solder]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/212901932/ Learn 3D Printing]
*[http://www.meetup.com/HackRVA-Meetup/events/198211512/ Artemis Bridge Simulator Night]


==Events==
==Events==
These are some of the more notable maker related events I've been involved in. So dang many events....
These are some of the more notable maker related events I've been involved in. So dang many events....
*[http://vmfa.museum/teens/teen-stylin/about-teen-stylin/ VMFA TeenStylin'](kits and in-class assistant)
 
*[http://vmfa.museum/teens/teen-stylin/about-teen-stylin/ VMFA TeenStylin'](kit builder and in-class assistant)
*[http://www.c3richmond.org/features/c3-questions-profile-aaron-nipper/ C3's Talk20] (gave talk about HackRVA)
*[http://altfest.vcu.edu/about/ AltFest] (HackRVA - table jockey)  
*[http://altfest.vcu.edu/about/ AltFest] (HackRVA - table jockey)  
*[http://rvamakerfest.com/last-year/ RVA Makerfest 2015] (organizer & solder instructor)
*[http://rvamakerfest.com/last-year/ RVA Makerfest 2014, 2015, 2016] (organizer & solder instructor)
*RVA Makerfest 2014 (organizer & solder instructor)
*Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2014 (HackRVA - table jockey)
*Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2014 (HackRVA - table jockey)
*Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2013 (FredHack - table jockey)
*Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2013 (FredHack - table jockey)
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These are articles I've written and some other maker related webby stuff.
These are articles I've written and some other maker related webby stuff.


*[http://www.c3richmond.org/features/c3-questions-profile-aaron-nipper/ Maker Statement for "Creative Change Center"]
*[http://kk.org/cooltools/heat-sealable-packcloth/ Heat Sealable Pack Cloth on "Cool Tools"]
*[http://kk.org/cooltools/heat-sealable-packcloth/ Heat Sealable Pack Cloth on "Cool Tools"]
*[http://boingboing.net/2013/11/06/fast-metal-finishing-with-flap.html Flap Disks on "BoingBoing"]
*[http://boingboing.net/2013/11/06/fast-metal-finishing-with-flap.html Flap Disks on "BoingBoing"]
*[http://kk.org/cooltools/unimat-machine-tool/ Unimat on "Cool Tools"]
*[http://kk.org/cooltools/unimat-machine-tool/ Unimat on "Cool Tools"]
*[http://circuitcellar.com/community/hackerspaces/hackrva-they-provide-the-tools-you-provide-the-enthusiasm/ HackRVA on "Circuit Cellar"]
*[http://circuitcellar.com/community/hackerspaces/hackrva-they-provide-the-tools-you-provide-the-enthusiasm/ HackRVA on "Circuit Cellar"]


==Crowdfunding ==
==Crowdfunding ==
These are crowdfunds I've completed or been involved in.
These are crowdfunds I've been involved in.


*[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cnc-router-for-hackrva#/ CNC Router for HackRVA] (co-principal with Michael)
*[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cnc-router-for-hackrva#/ CNC Router for HackRVA] (did this one with Michael)
*[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rva-maker-guild-littlebits-workshop-set#/ littleBits with RVA Maker Guild] (copy)
*[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rva-maker-guild-littlebits-workshop-set#/ littleBits with RVA Maker Guild] (copy writer)
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fitzkits/multimod-consoles-hack-your-workspace FitKits] (marketing)
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fitzkits/multimod-consoles-hack-your-workspace FitKits] (marketing)
==Other Stuff==
*[http://woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1861/nipfu My Stack Exchange Woodworking Profile]. There are no dumb questions - I guess.
*[http://boxrva.tumblr.com/ box.rva]. Maintainer of world famous box website.


==Skillz==  
==Skillz==  
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*General Writing
*General Writing
*Organizing Stuff
*Organizing Stuff
*Almost Finishing Projects
*Somewhat Almost Finishing Projects


===OK===
===OK===
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*Wordpress
*Wordpress
*Arduino
*Arduino
*Robot Stuff
*Crowdfunding
*Crowdfunding
*Internet Marketing
*Internet Marketing
*Mostly Finishing Projects Then Writing About Them


===Beginner===
===Beginner===
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*PodCast Stuff
*PodCast Stuff
*Car Stuff
*Car Stuff
*Finishing Projects

Latest revision as of 16:35, 31 August 2018

Welcome errant traveler.

Role at HackRVA

I'm formerDirector of Communications and Planning. I was standing do the workshop planning for now until finding an education director. I was the president at hackrva from 2013-2015 until we went to a director model.

Duties included blog posts, updating the website & wiki, uploading pictures, and such. If you want to join me in my quest to "somewhat decently if not even better than that" document hackrva's people and things, give me a shout - its fun!

Projects of Note

Workshops & Meetups

These are workshops and meetups I have taught/hosted or co-taught/co-hosted. CAD Dojo is the ongoing one I do the most.

Events

These are some of the more notable maker related events I've been involved in. So dang many events....

  • VMFA TeenStylin'(kit builder and in-class assistant)
  • C3's Talk20 (gave talk about HackRVA)
  • AltFest (HackRVA - table jockey)
  • RVA Makerfest 2014, 2015, 2016 (organizer & solder instructor)
  • Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2014 (HackRVA - table jockey)
  • Hampton Roads Maker Faire 2013 (FredHack - table jockey)
  • NYC Maker Faire 2012 (FredHack - table jockey)
  • Motorama Combat Robots 2012 (judge)
  • San Francisco Combat Robots World Championships 2008 (pit-crew)

Articles / Around the Web

These are articles I've written and some other maker related webby stuff.

Crowdfunding

These are crowdfunds I've been involved in.

Other Stuff

Skillz

Good

  • AutoCAD
  • CamBam (cnc software)
  • CNC Router
  • Laser Cutting
  • Grinding and Cutting Metal
  • Blogging
  • Documentation
  • General Writing
  • Organizing Stuff
  • Somewhat Almost Finishing Projects

OK

  • Soldering
  • General Power Tools
  • Basic Wood Working
  • Welding
  • Blacksmithing
  • Wordpress
  • Arduino
  • Robot Stuff
  • Crowdfunding
  • Internet Marketing
  • Mostly Finishing Projects Then Writing About Them

Beginner

  • R-pi
  • Unity (game development)
  • Linux
  • General Coding
  • Electronics
  • PodCast Stuff
  • Car Stuff
  • Finishing Projects
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