Who We Are
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Makers, players, and builders who take things apart to see how they work
Who Are The Alleycats?
Some people build robots. Some build software. Some build props. Some build stories. Some build communities.
The interesting part is when those people end up in the same room. We built that room on purpose. It lives on Discord, on GitHub, at events, and wherever someone is soldering at 2am.
How We Work
- Rule 01: Build first. Perfect later.
- Rule 02: Teach what you learn.
- Rule 03: Steal ideas. Credit people.
- Rule 04: Leave things more interesting than you found them.
If You Identify As A...
- Hardware Goblin
- Firmware Wizard
- Story Architect
- Prop Builder
- Reverse Engineer
- "I'll just make one."
- Open Source Evangelist
- Professional Overcomplicator
...you might be an Alleycat. You do not need to check every box. One is enough.
Get Involved
- Discord: chat, ask questions, volunteer, meet the crew
- GitHub: code, hardware, open issues, contribute
- Events: show up in person
- Dispatches: build logs, talks, behind-the-scenes
- Instagram: follow along between events
Maker Corner
Tools and resources the team actually uses and recommends.
Play vs Build
Want to play? Start with the experience overview, FAQ, or the next event on the calendar.
The Experience · FAQ · Events
Want to build? Open source hardware, firmware, and docs.
May fortune favor you, cowboy.