# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (September 24, 2010)

• Participants critiqued the RepRap 3D printing project's development practices, highlighting issues with code repositories, versioning, and dependency management that reflect broader organizational challenges in open hardware projects.

• A "lolcad" Python-based alternative to OpenSCAD was discussed as offering superior capabilities for 3D modeling, including STEP file export and the advantages of using a full programming language for CAD work.

• The ASTM consortium was developing an STL 2.0 file format to replace the current standard for 3D printing, with an open Google Group for community contributions to the specification.

• Research from Eagleman Lab on time perception was shared, including experiments on motor-sensory recalibration creating illusions of reversed causality and investigations into the phenomenon of time appearing to slow during high-adrenaline situations.

• The group discussed emerging wearable camera technology (Looxcie) for always-on recording, though current implementations had limitations in resolution and battery life.

• Several DIY biology and biohacking resources were shared, including information about BioCurious (a Silicon Valley community lab) and discussions about establishing "a new social contract for open science."

• The Gada Prize for open hardware was being finalized, with participants reviewing and providing feedback on the criteria document related to 3D printing technology advancement.