# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Logs

• A scientific paper on "Reconstituting Organ-Level Lung Functions on a Chip" was shared and archived in the diyhpl.us repository, representing work in organ-on-chip technology.

• Kanzure analyzed the Einstein image recognition captcha implemented by the American Physical Society (APS) on academic papers, considering programmatic bypass methods using OpenCV or image comparison techniques.

• An open spectrometer project was under development with professional PCB design in OrCAD, aiming to create a scientific-grade instrument rather than a hobbyist tool, in contrast to existing DIY options like Public Laboratory's $30 kit.

• Participants discussed limitations of DIY spectrometers compared to professional versions, noting issues with sensor quality, driver support, and exposure control that were often overlooked in promotional materials.

• Zotero was recommended as a tool for managing academic papers and PDF files, available both as a Firefox extension and standalone application.

• A San Diego biohacking group was transitioning to Google Groups (biotechnbeyond) with plans to eventually operate through biotechnbeyond.com, with kanzure noting Google Groups' improved URL structure and restored RSS functionality.

• An Oculus Rift Virtual Boy emulator project was shared (http://code.google.com/p/vbjin-ovr/), representing an interesting convergence of modern VR technology with vintage gaming hardware.

• The Atlantic article "What Neurons Look Like as Drawn by Students, Grad Students, and Professors" was discussed, examining how expertise levels influence neural representations in drawings.