News/2011-07-13

< 30th June – 6th July 2011

London Hackspace news 7th – 13th July 2011

General space news

• Important: The doorcode on Cremer Business Centre for access outside of 07:00 and 19:00 has been activated, please see the members area to obtain the code if needed. [1]

• Russ has ordered flooring for the kitchen, this will be fitted on Saturday. [2]

• Robert has started a discussion about the possibility of moving space after we become a charity and find somewhere good. [3] [4]

Equipment

• Glen suggested bringing in a dedicated computer for the Makerbot, there has been some discussion about virtualising all the computers in the hackspace. [5]

• The knitting machine has turned up, and is waiting for someone to use it. [6]

• Mike has donated a liquid nitrogen dewar to the space. [7]

Upcoming events

• This Saturday 16th is the Space Organisation Day in preparation for the open day at the end of July. As well as tidying and cleaning we will also be working on some infrastructure projects such as the quiet room and kitchen. Your help is needed! [8]

• Next Wednesday 20th is the weekly catch-up of the biohacking group from 19:30 to 20:30.

• Tom is looking for volunteers to help us out at the Brighton Makerfaire. [9]

• Glen has proposed a regular D&D meet-up, a couple of dates were suggested but nothing agreed upon. [10]

• An instructor has been sourced and we will shortly begin running Amateur Radio Foundation Courses. [11]

• Mike has announced the next Arduino workshop on the 27th and 28th August. [12]

Projects

Recently added projects:

• No new projects this week.

SwapShop

Please can members update their items in the SwapShop so that it can become more useful and also please date when you add something.

New items this week:

• Lepai TA2020 Digital Amp (User:Braadli)