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If it is out of order, [[User:Solexious|Solexious]] is the person who generally maintains the laser cutter but weirdly he has a life and subsequently often does other things than fix the cutter, there are also lead times involved in getting replacement parts (often of several weeks). When the laser cutter is working the list will be told, until that point just be patient. | If it is out of order, [[User:Solexious|Solexious]] is the person who generally maintains the laser cutter but weirdly he has a life and subsequently often does other things than fix the cutter, there are also lead times involved in getting replacement parts (often of several weeks). When the laser cutter is working the list will be told, until that point just be patient. | ||
==Can I cut X on the laser cutter?== | |||
Maybe, check the [[Equipment/LaserCutter| wiki page]]. If it's not listed find out if it contains [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorine chlorine]. Materials of an unknown origin should be [[Equipment/LaserCutter#Chlorine_Testing|tested for chlorine.]]. This is to prevent damage to the optics. | |||
==This list is too noisy!== | ==This list is too noisy!== | ||
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Look at our [[workshops]] page if you don't believe us; we have over 600 members who are interested in pretty much everything under the sun. It will be easier to organise if you can mail the list with a few dates when you can do it; what you plan to cover; how long you'd like to do it for and any equipment that people will need (how much it will cost). See also the guide called [[Planning an event]] | Look at our [[workshops]] page if you don't believe us; we have over 600 members who are interested in pretty much everything under the sun. It will be easier to organise if you can mail the list with a few dates when you can do it; what you plan to cover; how long you'd like to do it for and any equipment that people will need (how much it will cost). See also the guide called [[Planning an event]] | ||
==I'm working on awesome project X, can you help with...? ''or'' help me make Facebook V 2.0...''or''...I'm a student looking for X for project Y...== | |||
Short answer: probably. | |||
Longer answer. This can be a bit of a tricky question, especially if you've just joined us as it can all too often come across as a bid for free labour. Here are some simple tips to make sure you get a helpful response: | |||
# Have a good idea of what you want to make. We all want to make Facebook 2.0 but it's a rare person who actually has a good reason to make it (Facebook is already Facebook, you need to make something new). | |||
# Please, please, please do at least a little bit of research before asking; present this in your email so we know you're serious. If a member can answer you question or, from 30s on google, ask a question you can't answer (to do with the project) you need to do more research. At least be able to answer the 6 W's: Who, What, Where, Why, When & How (often 'how much'). | |||
# Finally this sort of question will always be better received if you've made an effort to get to know a few people before hand, either by logging into the [[IRC]] channel or coming to an [[Weekly_meetings|open evening]] and had a chat with them, you'll probably get better advice and support this way as well (mainly because you'll get pointed at experts). | |||
