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When winter comes, so do the mice. This leads to us having unwanted pets. The common answer would be to put rat poison and/or mouse traps out. That is, unless you are a maker/hacker. With the help of a bucket, metal rod, beer can, peanut butter and a 2″ x 4″, Radu was able to [...]

Hey all, Jeff Sturges was asked to do a review of the new Arduino Starter Kit, but was tight on time so he asked me to do it. A little background if you care: I have my BSEE and work at a little engineering company in Southfield, MI called MAXITROL COMPANY. I also teach soldering, [...]

A few of our members at OCD are also member’s of the Detroit moped gang, the Motor City Riot (like me!). We had a small ride last Halloween time, and had a lot of fun so we are doing it again! The shop will be open at 7PM, and the ride leaves at 9PM sharp! [...]

Hello OCD Friends!  We have all had a fun and busy summer and are finally back.  Next saturday, October 6th, we will be running a workshop for the Dlectricity Festival. Starting at 5pm and going until 7pm, OCD will be showing you how to attach LEDs and reflective material to your bike to make you [...]

Maker Faire is coming up quick! Just a little over a month away. We are busy getting our projects ready to be seen! Come see us at Maker Faire July 28th and 29th!                  

As hackerspaces traditionally focus on technology, we should remember that not all things need be made on the computer or by digital processes. Here you see OMNICORPDETROIT member Hannah Kelley using our new loom, which was donated to OCD by artist and musician collective Crow Manor in Detroit. Lookin’ good Hank! We’ll keep our eyes [...]