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Check our [http://www.lvl1.org/events/ Calendar] to see what LVL1 hackathons are on the horizon! | Check our [http://www.lvl1.org/events/ Calendar] to see what LVL1 hackathons are on the horizon! | ||
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== 2017 == | == 2017 == | ||
+ | === ArcherHackathon2017 === | ||
+ | * ArcherHackathon2017 | ||
+ | ** [http://wiki.lvl1.org/ArcherHackathon2017 wiki post] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.lvl1.org/2017/10/28/24-hours-of-archer-marathon-and-hackathon/ website post] | ||
== 2016 == | == 2016 == | ||
+ | === MacGyver Dollar Store Hackathon === | ||
+ | * MacGyver Dollar Store Hackathon - May 13 | ||
+ | ** Come and test your skills against the legendary MULLETTED One who saved the world once a week with stray objects. | ||
+ | ** Some food parts will be available for assembling and consumption if you feel lucky. | ||
+ | === The "Oh Crap, is that next weekend!?" Hackathon === | ||
+ | * The "Oh Crap, is that next weekend!?" Hackathon - Friday-Sunday, 7/22-24 | ||
+ | ** Work on a project you will be bringing to Makerfaire Detroit | ||
+ | === The "Oh Sh*t is MakerFaire Louisville tomorrow?" Hackathon === | ||
+ | * The "Oh Sh*t is MakerFaire Louisville tomorrow?" Hackathon - Friday 9/9 | ||
+ | ** Now including the Install-the-Metal-Shop-Air-Conditioner-athon - 9/9 @ 2:30 PM | ||
=== The Internet of Terror Hackathon === | === The Internet of Terror Hackathon === | ||
* The Internet of Terror Hackathon - 10/28-10/30 @ 4:00 PM (Friday) - 4:00 PM (Sunday) | * The Internet of Terror Hackathon - 10/28-10/30 @ 4:00 PM (Friday) - 4:00 PM (Sunday) | ||
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*** Swinging couch installed | *** Swinging couch installed | ||
*** Charles the Hat Cheated by making a laser cut LVL1 sign | *** Charles the Hat Cheated by making a laser cut LVL1 sign | ||
+ | === Holy Smokes Hackathon === | ||
+ | * Holy Smokes Hackathon - 11/17 thru 11/24 | ||
+ | ** Over 31,000 abandoned buildings catch fire every year and Louisville is not immune | ||
+ | ** Spend a whole week developing a smart smoke detector prototype that can alert Metro Govt when an abandoned building is on fire | ||
+ | ** Cash prizes up for grabs | ||
== 2014 == | == 2014 == | ||
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== 2013 == | == 2013 == | ||
+ | === Code for America Hackathon === | ||
+ | * Code for America Hackathon - Feb 23rd | ||
+ | ** Info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisville-metro-governmentcode-for-america-hackathon-tickets-5480498318# | ||
=== Suicidal Robots === | === Suicidal Robots === | ||
* Suicidal Robots - August 10th. | * Suicidal Robots - August 10th. |
Revision as of 20:00, 21 February 2018
Check our Calendar to see what LVL1 hackathons are on the horizon!
How to Host a Hackathon
Instructions for the Host
- Contact learn@lvl1.org
- Tell us the following info:
- What you want to hack,
- What date, time, and how long the hackathon will be
- If/how you want to handle tickets (free, paid, pay-what-you-want)
- Tell us the following info:
What LVL1 Directors Will Do
- Make an Eventbrite per host request
- Publish on the following websites:
- LVL1 Facebook
- LVL1 Twitter
- LVL1 Members List
- LVL1 Public List (Google Group)
- LVL1 Website (Blog post)
- LVL1 Meetup Group
- LVL1 Calendar (general)
- LVL1 Event Calendar (louisville.io feed)
2018
2017
ArcherHackathon2017
- ArcherHackathon2017
2016
MacGyver Dollar Store Hackathon
- MacGyver Dollar Store Hackathon - May 13
- Come and test your skills against the legendary MULLETTED One who saved the world once a week with stray objects.
- Some food parts will be available for assembling and consumption if you feel lucky.
The "Oh Crap, is that next weekend!?" Hackathon
- The "Oh Crap, is that next weekend!?" Hackathon - Friday-Sunday, 7/22-24
- Work on a project you will be bringing to Makerfaire Detroit
The "Oh Sh*t is MakerFaire Louisville tomorrow?" Hackathon
- The "Oh Sh*t is MakerFaire Louisville tomorrow?" Hackathon - Friday 9/9
- Now including the Install-the-Metal-Shop-Air-Conditioner-athon - 9/9 @ 2:30 PM
The Internet of Terror Hackathon
- The Internet of Terror Hackathon - 10/28-10/30 @ 4:00 PM (Friday) - 4:00 PM (Sunday)
- Hack something on the IoT to make it terrifying.
- Including the "Memes of Screams" costume hack-a-thon for if you don't know what the IoT is.
2015
(Midwest Regional) Stupid Shit No-One Needs and Terrible Ideas Hackathon
Hack-The-Space Hackathon
- Hack-The-Space Hackathon - 2/6 @ 7 pm to 2/8 @ Noon
- Make the most useless yet pretty thing to add character to the space
- Hack the Space Hackathon Results
- Jose tried to resurrect Father but fell short (last place)
- Danielle made a beret with bat ears
- Swinging couch installed
- Charles the Hat Cheated by making a laser cut LVL1 sign
Holy Smokes Hackathon
- Holy Smokes Hackathon - 11/17 thru 11/24
- Over 31,000 abandoned buildings catch fire every year and Louisville is not immune
- Spend a whole week developing a smart smoke detector prototype that can alert Metro Govt when an abandoned building is on fire
- Cash prizes up for grabs
2014
Global Game Jam
- 48 hour Game Creation Hackathon! - January 24 - 26th
- Gamedev group and JSLou group is working on developing a game in 48 hours! Come on down! One of two sites in KY and one in 400 world wide!
GE Hackathon
- GE Hackathon happening on Feb 8th at GE Appliance Park (Monogram Hall!).
- Will be hacking appliances and need to sign NDA.
Suicidal Robots
- Suicidal Robots 24-hr Hackathon - 3/22, 12pm (Noon)
- Presentations happening on 3/23 at Noon
2013
Code for America Hackathon
- Code for America Hackathon - Feb 23rd
Suicidal Robots
- Suicidal Robots - August 10th.
Raspberry Pi Hackathon
- Raspberry Pi Hackathon: September 14th - 9am to September 15th 6pm (With break for sleep, if desired)
- Jose won the Raspi hackathon, with the Gruntmaster 6000. A mindwave headset and a screen force users to concentrate, and the setup takes their picture for posterity.
- Other entrants included a mesh network for the Internet of Things, cheap backup camera, and automated sorting conveyor.
Get stuff done hackathon
- Get stuff done hackathon
- Oct 25th work on your sumobot!
- Or whatever project you are doing!
2012
LVL1 2012 Boneyard Hackathon Summary
- LVL1 2012 Boneyard Hackathon Summary 06/15/2012 YouTube
Cupcake 2012 hackathon
- Cupcake 2012 hackathon
Make Food n̶o̶t̶ War 24 hour hackathon
- Make Food n̶o̶t̶ War 24 hour hackathon (Oct. 20-21)
2010
open door hack-a-thon
- open door hack-a-thon for RFID entry and member management systems