Coders, hackers, web developers, designers and anyone with an interest in cool technology descended on a sell-out #hacksoton event.
A banana-controlled saxophone, mobile phone controlled quad-copters, 3D printing, thermal imaging and gesture controlled presentation systems were just some of the fun tech on show at the second Southampton hack event.
#hacksoton encourages visitors to bring anything - a pet project, a gadget, or simply an idea - and spend a day with like-minded individuals 'hacking' it about.
More than 80 visitors drawn from the region's digital, technical and creative industries spent the day at Southampton's Central Hall sharing ideas and working on projects.
Web Developer Phil Bennett, of Southampton creative agency Carswell Gould, said: "What is clear is the amount of incredible work going on all over this area. There are some really creative and technologically gifted people out there. It was a rare opportunity to meet up and share ideas."
Organiser Tom Frame said: "It was great to see a really wide range of ages there from kids to pensioners and everyone in between. We had so much talent there and the room was really buzzing.
"There was no agenda, no theme, no plan and there was no competition. The only ambition was to have fun doing what we love and meet other people who think like we do. We are so pleased with the response, we intended to make these hacks a regular event and build a thriving community of geeks here in Southampton."
Ed Gould - enthusiast, pizza aficionado and general tweeter on the day (Creative DIrector of Carswell Gould) added..
“It's a great day and wonderful to be involved with. The team that did the hard work including Tom and Phil were brilliant. I am really looking forward to seeing this develop and events like these really showcase the talent we have in the city. Carswell Gould will continue to offer our support for this exciting event - see you at the next one!'.
Thanks to Central Hall and Central Coffee, Etch, Moov2, Campaign Monitor, Twilio, UX Media, Tom Frame,Phil Dye, Dan Thomas, Stu Lanham.
Hacksoton2 the film - Created by Phil Dye its a quick overview of all the action.
THE #hacksoton website (where you can keep an eye out for our next event.
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