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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
* It has been proposed to separate the Hackspace Foundation in to two entities. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7e78fe0ba9305360] | |||
* Discussion about the webcams and security/privacy took place. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bb95d74ec629caf4] | |||
* The hot water has been turned off in the hangar 23 sink, it can be switched back on temporarily if needed. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c5a45edcecce5270] | |||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
* There is a [[Events/BBQ2011.1|hackspace BBQ]] next Monday 25th at 13:00 in Shoreditch Park. | |||
* Next Wednesday 27th there will be the weekly catch-up of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]]. | |||
* Sam is organising a trip to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on the 9th June. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0a3741bddb953109] | |||
* Paul has posted about a potential train enthusiasts meetup to visit the DLR on the 6th May. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/54f3480a84650138] | |||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
* There has been some discussion about setting up a [[Project:Cholten99/VMsInHackspace|VM server in the hackspace]] (possibly to replace [[babbage]] physically). [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f80a35c7d0245a00] | |||
* Sci may be lending a keycutting machine to the space. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9b3be6c83d110809] | |||
* Lathe training sessions have started, the first introduction was at the last Tuesday meet. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fe95878aeb706a14] | |||
* Also some discussion about the state of welding in the space. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/badca030c8f9b1e7] | |||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
Recently added projects: | Recently added projects: | ||
* [[Project:Water Computer|Water Computer]] | |||
* [[Project:PizzaPrinter/Deighton|PizzaPrinter/Deighton]] | |||
== SwapShop == | == SwapShop == | ||
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New items this week: | New items this week: | ||
* Two copies of Portal 1 ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | |||
* Spare computer cables ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | |||
* 3 old broken desktop computers ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | |||
* Original Xbox (missing CD cover) ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | |||
* Goodmans ACC2011 Uni-directional microphone ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
* Qwik Tune Automatic guitar and bass tuner ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
* Belkin F5D7000 Wireless G desktop network card ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
* Linksys WUSB54GS-UK Wireless-G USB network adapter ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
* Active XP-5550A A5 pen table ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
* Philips DVP3005 DVD player ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | |||
== External news == | == External news == | ||
* There is a Science Museum Late on Wednesday 27th on "The Science of Space". [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e610337f01d7009c] | |||
* [http://dorkbotlondon.org/wiki/index.php/DorkCamp11 DorkCamp 11] is happening on the 17th-19th June. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8feb80f2ea0aa36c] | |||
