# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Max More (co-founder of Extropy Institute) agreed to make digital copies of "Extropy: A Journal of Transhumanist Thought" available, addressing the limited digital accessibility of this historically significant early transhumanist publication.

• Researchers discussed various microfluidics techniques, sharing resources about PDMS fabrication methods and more accessible DIY alternatives like paper-based microfluidics, wax printing, and shrinky-dink approaches for applications including cell counting, PCR, and fluid manipulation.

• The Royal Society announced temporary free access to their entire scientific archive dating back to 1665, prompting discussions about content preservation strategies for this valuable historical resource.

• A DIY electronics fabrication technique was shared from Noisebridge hackerspace, where copper-clad kapton (heat-resistant plastic film) can be fed through standard laser printers, enabling simpler circuit prototyping.

• MakerBot's business approach was discussed, highlighting their strategy of encouraging open-source community contributions while still protecting their trademark and commercial interests.

• The conversation revealed that Livly is "more or less defunct," with its principals moving to other ventures: Jon receiving funding for "Immunepath" (cancer research) and Eri redirecting biohackerspace activities toward Biocurious.

• Texas Instruments' entry into the hobby electronics market generated significant interest, with nearly 10,000 pre-orders for their new development board, indicating strong demand in the DIY electronics community.