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==New Hackspace==
==New Hackspace==


As we're moving the Hackspace, over the course of this week we need:
If you can help us with the hackspace move please [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Hackspace_Move/RegisterToHelp register your name here] so we can plan capacity. Here is the [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/london-hack-space/zYHPeXwAATY/akPGsVVIMEkJ  mailing discussion].
*lots of crates and rigid boxes we can borrow for 1-2 weeks
*lots of help packing things into these boxes
 
And on 13/14 April:
*people with vans and other means of transport (the new space is not far from the old space)
*a few good people who know the space, can think on their feet, and are available to guide volunteers
*many, many helping hands for the actual move
*trolleys, skates, and other means of moving heavy things
 
If you can help us with these please [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Hackspace_Move/RegisterToHelp register your name here] so we can plan capacity. Here is the [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/london-hack-space/zYHPeXwAATY/akPGsVVIMEkJ  mailing discussion].


==Events==
==Events==
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Last year at EMF we heard talks spanning subjects from genetic modification to electronics, blacksmithing to high-energy physics, reverse engineering to lock picking, crocheting to computer security, and drones to lolcats. Electromagnetic Wave will cover similar territory, but the talks have yet to be finalised; submit a presentation and you could find yourself on stage in the cargo hold!
Last year at EMF we heard talks spanning subjects from genetic modification to electronics, blacksmithing to high-energy physics, reverse engineering to lock picking, crocheting to computer security, and drones to lolcats. Electromagnetic Wave will cover similar territory, but the talks have yet to be finalised; submit a presentation and you could find yourself on stage in the cargo hold!
Get Involved
We're still looking for people to talk at EMF, as well as for people to run workshops, installations, or simply show off things they've made on the ship or ashore. If you're interested in doing any of this, please fill in the form and we'll get back to you.


===Hackday for accessible music===
===Hackday for accessible music===
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===[http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/ OpenEnergyMonitor]===
===[http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/ OpenEnergyMonitor]===
OpenEnergyMonitor is a project to develop open-source energy monitoring tools to help us relate to our use of energy, our energy systems and the challenge of sustainable energy.
OpenEnergyMonitor is a project to develop open-source energy monitoring tools to help us relate to our use of energy, our energy systems and the challenge of sustainable energy.
At present its possible to sense: AC Electricity (apparent power, current, voltage, real power, power factor), Temperature, Humidity Pulses (from pulse output utility meters) and Elster IrDA (direct utility meter interface). We and others are working on extending this list to include moisture, CO2 and other air quality measurements.
It's best to start by setting up the base-station so that you are ready to receive data from any sensor nodes as they are added.
The current recommended base-station is a Raspberry Pi with an [http://shop.openenergymonitor.com/raspberry-pi/ RFM12Pi] wireless adapter board.


===[http://drcharlesbell.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/introducing-mysql-connectorarduino_6.html MySQL Connector/Arduino]===
===[http://drcharlesbell.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/introducing-mysql-connectorarduino_6.html MySQL Connector/Arduino]===
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===Email Guitar, Type an Email Using Guitar Strokes===
===Email Guitar, Type an Email Using Guitar Strokes===
David Neevel has created an [http://blog.wk.com/2013/04/04/wk-open-source-bridging-the-email-typingguitar-shredding-gap-using-technology/ email guitar] that translates guitar notes into computer keystrokes, allowing the user to practice shredding while sending an email. [http://davidneevel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/email_guitar_code.txt Link to the code]
David Neevel has created a really strange [http://blog.wk.com/2013/04/04/wk-open-source-bridging-the-email-typingguitar-shredding-gap-using-technology/ email guitar] that translates guitar notes into computer keystrokes, allowing the user to practice shredding while sending an email... [http://davidneevel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/email_guitar_code.txt Link to the code]


===BHOREAL===
===BHOREAL===
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===[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ePVVkbjizY DIY Arduino Pro Mini quadcopter]===
===[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ePVVkbjizY DIY Arduino Pro Mini quadcopter]===
ExecUC took a stock V929 quadcopter and started making some crafty customizations. The main change – the control electronics were replaced by an Arduino Pro Mini (16Mhz model). He soldered all the modules on a prototyping board and, although admittedly a bit heavy, the little guy takes flight with no problem.
ExecUC took a stock V929 quadcopter and started making some crafty customizations. The main change – the control electronics were replaced by an Arduino Pro Mini (16Mhz model).
 
Among other details, an HMC5883L (magnetometer) and MPU6050 (accelerometer / gyroscope) are used as sensors. A LiPo 7.4V battery pack supplies the power. The brushed motors are controlled by pulse-width modulation from SI2302 MOSFET with added diodes. He plans to swap out the micro-controller for an ARM7 stm32F103 for extra computing power, and needs to play with the PID values to correct a slight problem he seems to be having when rotating.


==Comments==
==Comments==
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