​​​This week at SudoRoom we look to the heavens - more precisely the Aztec heavens.

​How did the Aztecs perceive the stars, how did they measure time and construct their calendars, and what hackerspace projects inspired by their explorations of space?

​The prompt can inspire zines, LED projects, costumes — just about anything you can think of! And above all something to distract us from the stress of election results this week :)

​Check out some Aztec clothing! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_clothing

​HACK ON ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING

​​​​​​​○ Projects: can range from building course materials for teaching local kids electronics to a robotic arm that draws, to light projection art, to people building their own microchip boards! We provide the space, tools and peer learning – you bring your project and enthusiasm!

​​​​​​​○ Group Sewing: Learn to do simple mending or get help with technical fabric and textile projects. In addition to regular machines our Sewing Lab features heavy-duty industrial sewing machines and sergers. Our in house sewing guru CC has worked for Academy or Art College, Tesla, SuitX, and Zipline and has vast sewing machine repair and maintenance experience; bring your own machine to tune up for tip-top operation and sew alongside others.

​​​​​​​○ General Repair: Fix it Clinic’s weekly Oakland residency: bring your broken, non-functioning things – electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, fabric items, etc.– for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. First-time repairers and “Fixing Families” are heartily invited. Learn more at https://www.fixitclinic.org/

​​​​​​​https://sudoroom.org/wiki/HardwareHackNight

​​more inspiration

• ​Mexico-Tenochitlan, Axis-Mundi of the Universe https://www.guggenheim.org/teaching-materials/the-aztec-empire/mexico-tenochtitlan-axis-mundi-of-the-universe-