the spaces in between

"The Largest Electronics Surplus Store in the Southeast"

If you're ever in Central Florida, this place is worth a visit. A lot of junk from NASA, due to the location-- when I was kid, they had a used spacesuit hanging in a corner.  It's long gone, but the buckets of electronics covering every inch remain. 

I'm in Orlando for the holidays, so Saturday I decided to check out the local makerspace, FamiLab. Met some great makers who showed me the space and some awesome projects. Also learned that FamiLab stands for Four A.M. Lab, not Family-Lab. Big difference!

David "Pocky" Sikes has an RFID chip implanted in each hand. He's wired an Arduino into his motorcycle, so it turns on with a swipe of his hand. His front door knows the difference between his left hand and right hand, so it locks or unlocks depending on whether he's coming or going.

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