# Key Points from IRC Log

• A discussion about open source hardware development platforms occurred, with mentions of "Amino," a project for DSP applications (http://github.com/folknology/Amino) and the Open Source Hardware User Group in London (http://oshug.org/).

• Creative Commons Kits (http://www.cckits.com/) was shared as a resource for open hardware projects, showing interest in accessible manufacturing technologies.

• A user mentioned working with high school shop teachers to establish programs for "Open Source Manufacturing" education (http://www.333skis.com/wow-an-open-letter.php), indicating grassroots efforts to spread maker skills.

• Technical discussions about laser cutters included troubleshooting vector mode issues and the discovery that a particular laser cutter was HPGL-compatible, with a user later finding manuals and parts information.

• There was interest in DIY biology with mention of an upcoming diybio-seattle meeting on April 21, showing the intersection of maker culture with biotechnology.

• Participants discussed the H+ Summit 2010 with "citizen science" as a potential theme, including conversations about potential speakers and presentation topics related to life extension and longevity research.

• A collection of longevity research papers was shared (http://designfiles.org/papers/longevity/), demonstrating the group's interest in life extension technologies.