The Swap-O-Matic Blog

The Swap-O-Matic at Launch Pad in Brooklyn!

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We’re happy to announce that after many, many years of development and testing, the Swap-o-matic 2.0 is finally making it’s debut, and has found a new home at Launch Pad in Brooklyn, NY! Launch Pad is a creative gathering place focused on the arts, community programs, technology, and anything else that captures the imagination. Run [...]

New Video!

here’s a video to learn what’s it’s about!

Launched the Facebook Page

See it here!

The Swap’s New Interface

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Here’s a peek at what the interface will look like on Swap 2.0. It’ll have a touch screen interface that will integrate with electronic locks.

The Swap 1.0 at the Lower East Side Girls Club — Video from 2005

Check out the swap in Wired Magazine

“The Swap-O-Matic, is a retro-style vending machine created by graduating MFA student Lina Fenequito. The device allows users to reuse and recycle goods in person with the aid of a nearby internet-connected computer, mixing vintage ideas with modern technology. ” http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2005/05/67665