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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
The space now has almost 250 members and our financial situation continues to improve, however the average subscription level has of course fallen and we have yet to break even again on monthly outgoings. | * The space now has almost 250 members and our financial situation continues to improve, however the average subscription level has of course fallen and we have yet to break even again on monthly outgoings. | ||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
This Friday 18th Chris Mear is running another [[Workshops/Git Workshop|Git workshop]] from 19:00 onwards in the quiet room. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dd653f3b6b4a48aa] | * This Friday 18th Chris Mear is running another [[Workshops/Git Workshop|Git workshop]] from 19:00 onwards in the quiet room. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dd653f3b6b4a48aa] | ||
The weekly catchup meeting of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] will take place next Wednesday 23rd, topics include the building of some basic DIYBio infrastructure. | * The weekly catchup meeting of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] will take place next Wednesday 23rd, topics include the building of some basic DIYBio infrastructure. | ||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
Members are reminded about the correct usage of the [[Equipment/Mill|mill]], especially with regard to damaging the vice. There are some [[Equipment/Mill#General_usage_instructions|updated usage instructions]] which all users should refer to. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/5eb57d6a212d6fd0] | * Members are reminded about the correct usage of the [[Equipment/Mill|mill]], especially with regard to damaging the vice. There are some [[Equipment/Mill#General_usage_instructions|updated usage instructions]] which all users should refer to. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/5eb57d6a212d6fd0] | ||
Following a power cut the PSU in [[Flowers]] (which controls the door system) failed - it has been replaced with an old Compaq machine for the time being. Plans to replace this with a lower powered solid state system are ongoing. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9514f27dc0c9f2ff] | * Following a power cut the PSU in [[Flowers]] (which controls the door system) failed - it has been replaced with an old Compaq machine for the time being. Plans to replace this with a lower powered solid state system are ongoing. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9514f27dc0c9f2ff] | ||
A [[Pledges/PlanChest|pledge has been started]] for purchasing a plan chest which will be used to store sheet materials. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1323406e320b4334] | * A [[Pledges/PlanChest|pledge has been started]] for purchasing a plan chest which will be used to store sheet materials. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1323406e320b4334] | ||
Just as the [[Pledges/PCB Etch Tank|etch tank pledge]] was completed, Artag found one in an auction. This might be significantly cheaper. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/61856b516c834a85/4ee17c9eef56586c?#4ee17c9eef56586c] | Just as the [[Pledges/PCB Etch Tank|etch tank pledge]] was completed, Artag found one in an auction. This might be significantly cheaper. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/61856b516c834a85/4ee17c9eef56586c?#4ee17c9eef56586c] | ||
