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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
| + | * Elections http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cdc5b129b4c5af08 | ||
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We've had a few very long discussions about space dynamics and how to keep the place comfortable and usable. | We've had a few very long discussions about space dynamics and how to keep the place comfortable and usable. | ||
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* Cleaning your stuff + 1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af538276646849ab | * Cleaning your stuff + 1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af538276646849ab | ||
* Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/225f10002b06287a | * Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/225f10002b06287a | ||
| + | * Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8ba57dc1754dbdd6 | ||
| + | * Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/08fc50b1579417a8 | ||
| + | * Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fd72fbd5007ade26 | ||
| + | * Hiring a cleaner http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7aa9f5748ae81beb | ||
* Borrowing items http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/822cd64218c96528 | * Borrowing items http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/822cd64218c96528 | ||
* General hackspace efficiency http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b32b2683d30e22fc | * General hackspace efficiency http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b32b2683d30e22fc | ||
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* Keeping people up with the ethos/rules http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/762e4f2de1f1fb0e | * Keeping people up with the ethos/rules http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/762e4f2de1f1fb0e | ||
* Clearing the workshop and keeping it clear http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c8c167ed9043d3c | * Clearing the workshop and keeping it clear http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c8c167ed9043d3c | ||
| − | + | * Keeping the workshop tidy http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Lubbock | |
* Landlord guy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6363d60891118ef9 | * Landlord guy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6363d60891118ef9 | ||
* Getting a cat http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dc84ba0525ef27ae | * Getting a cat http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dc84ba0525ef27ae | ||
* Cockroaches http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f65616d25ffe88cb | * Cockroaches http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f65616d25ffe88cb | ||
| − | + | * Politics/occupy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/784c1c87520c8a6a | |
| + | * TV licences http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9862f49817d76da2 | ||
| + | * Learning from each other http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/848afcdbafbd0423 | ||
* Storing bikes - uncertain http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a55ac14f8d3449cf | * Storing bikes - uncertain http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a55ac14f8d3449cf | ||
* Recycling http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/17f0229aed1fb476 | * Recycling http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/17f0229aed1fb476 | ||
| + | * Spaces and mental health http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/08d324f69172994d | ||
| + | * Sleeping http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/75741c1074e819b5 | ||
| + | * Top/bottom posting http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/21965463589eb898 | ||
| + | * Filming in the space http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cb568f140ef6c3b6 | ||
| + | * Parking permits http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6bb0e4626813238c | ||
| + | * Parking permits http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c4085cad8c9d811e | ||
| + | * Blocking the workshop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/128338f43dfb4c24 | ||
| + | * Webcams http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2edf5f36154818f6 | ||
| + | * Webcams http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ff722474901565cf | ||
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| + | === News/communication === | ||
| + | Papercuts http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ee24fef5044db21e | ||
| + | Maintenance page | ||
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| + | Moved wiki to match organisation http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2d41a1a1aea84caf | ||
And news, of course... | And news, of course... | ||
| − | And best of the list (e.g. http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0b69885926335e4e, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b7c46b965fc73592, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/42757b085cfe7d22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/363caace7791160b, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bb559d9a158cd1f4, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/16954a78a4e37866) | + | And best of the list (e.g. http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0b69885926335e4e, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b7c46b965fc73592, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/42757b085cfe7d22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/363caace7791160b, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bb559d9a158cd1f4, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/16954a78a4e37866, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3f8ba37be4a36626, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0998698cd97888d8, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6522f36fe373ae2b) |
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| + | ===Junk=== | ||
| + | * Junk http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fcf61fa13fd60307 | ||
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| + | Regular issues with the beer tin. | ||
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== Other spaces == | == Other spaces == | ||
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| + | Morag's trying to encourage stuff in CERN http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d498767ef422314a | ||
Amran's gone off to help start the Amsterdam hackspace, Technologia Incognita (TechInc) [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/41ff42f28d2251e9/039906082a941bc8#039906082a941bc8] | Amran's gone off to help start the Amsterdam hackspace, Technologia Incognita (TechInc) [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/41ff42f28d2251e9/039906082a941bc8#039906082a941bc8] | ||
| − | + | MattVenn joined Iamdanw in Bristol http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c334cd123d3d4f42 | |
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| + | Samthetechie helped with Brighton http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e41ec3ada871c7a0. Also mini maker faire | ||
Reading hackspace are trying again. They seem to be struggling. | Reading hackspace are trying again. They seem to be struggling. | ||
Nottinghack have started Hack all the spaces podcast. Dom's visiting tomorrow. | Nottinghack have started Hack all the spaces podcast. Dom's visiting tomorrow. | ||
| + | Swindon http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/01e2db71a8231fb5 | ||
Other new sparks... | Other new sparks... | ||
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| + | Meanwhile spaces http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ccd2f1cafe45f719 | ||
== Subgroups == | == Subgroups == | ||
| − | Music hackspace started meeting, grown http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af1a6ce56253211f | + | Music hackspace started meeting, grown from a DAW proposal http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0b6c505d9e90c6be http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af1a6ce56253211f |
@MusicHackSpace and mailing list http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6934a58186a16251 | @MusicHackSpace and mailing list http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6934a58186a16251 | ||
Some will be at music hackday http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/00e98cce04dfa89d, including the guy with MIDI tap-dancing shoes http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dfcdd11f916a4221 | Some will be at music hackday http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/00e98cce04dfa89d, including the guy with MIDI tap-dancing shoes http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dfcdd11f916a4221 | ||
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| + | Hack the Media guys http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bfd5fd346aba0ece | ||
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| + | Nanode - had a workshop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/015e80b3e4f4c7a2 | ||
Job Board http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/eda2b4de62022e95 | Job Board http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/eda2b4de62022e95 | ||
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Threadspace - link to soft wearables meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d2df1861197092d1 | Threadspace - link to soft wearables meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d2df1861197092d1 | ||
| + | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e6dc68dac8d7b65c http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c504b1fdee68836c | ||
| + | Long Discussion on cutting table: http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e506d73e3db371a4 | ||
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Electronics workshop - lots of interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/54a5ddbbf264b048 | Electronics workshop - lots of interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/54a5ddbbf264b048 | ||
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http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/36ccdca07f4c1da6 | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/36ccdca07f4c1da6 | ||
| − | Ham Radio | + | Ham Radio http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ee1cf3da65dd6ee2 |
| − | + | Various game jams | |
| + | Some whimsical ones http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9502e649f8d944ec | ||
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| + | DIYBio and Hypnosis | ||
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| + | Smaller | ||
| + | BSL speakers http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b0254c6d075e1124 | ||
| + | Pubspace http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1cc4307a36032b33 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dc8cbdb86892c581 | ||
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| + | Sukey (not directly space, but common members) http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a01da6eb43271622 | ||
== Join in == | == Join in == | ||
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* We've had long outages of the webcams, people counter and laser cooling system. wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Projects_at_risk has been started, but we're not sure whether this will work. | * We've had long outages of the webcams, people counter and laser cooling system. wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Projects_at_risk has been started, but we're not sure whether this will work. | ||
http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/05749aa0661e9969 | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/05749aa0661e9969 | ||
| + | "Dark & wet" room up for grabs http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2983082d097413ee | ||
| − | * Laser cutter - temp issues http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f98f13dd8257ecbf, has been aligned, WIP http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/34879a39328a7756 | + | * Laser cutter - temp issues http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f98f13dd8257ecbf, has been aligned by Mars http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/621437afd726a925 and Lbdl, WIP http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/34879a39328a7756 |
| − | PC replaced http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3ada052ee294784e | + | PC replaced http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3ada052ee294784e http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dece48d27a52b1f4 |
| + | See logbook, don't rely on coolbot http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/LaserCutter/LogBook | ||
* Artag and Alecjw have cleaned the PCB etching station and prepared new etchant: "[https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6bRyu-ACBlQ/discussion Bubble Etch Tank]" And then Abby http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f5204d7dc2b1275c | * Artag and Alecjw have cleaned the PCB etching station and prepared new etchant: "[https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6bRyu-ACBlQ/discussion Bubble Etch Tank]" And then Abby http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f5204d7dc2b1275c | ||
| − | * The motor on the 3-in-1 has been fixed, Spook and Abby are changing the oil before it can be used again: "[https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/HL8JgmlFWx0/discussion 3-in-1 status, and a request to sign for delivered stuff ]" | + | * The motor on the 3-in-1 lathe has been fixed, Spook and Abby are changing the oil before it can be used again: "[https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/HL8JgmlFWx0/discussion 3-in-1 status, and a request to sign for delivered stuff ]" |
| − | * Hipster | + | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1cbf098269455b1d |
| + | Dont' fuck with it http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c5e96fd2231ae646 | ||
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| + | * Hipster eventually fixed the [[Equipment/Makerbot_Cupcake | MakerBot]] and made some improvements like extended x, y, z-axes. It hence has been renamed to hipsterbot. http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/efeeaf4c6481cd4f | ||
* Hipster got the stratasys working | * Hipster got the stratasys working | ||
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http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8904a5b18b0b1374 | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8904a5b18b0b1374 | ||
| + | * Projector screen fixed http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bf22cf2dc55c7fad also TV licence | ||
* Russ played with the knitting machine http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2d0fc7db87668e40 | * Russ played with the knitting machine http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2d0fc7db87668e40 | ||
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* Take care with the angle grinder http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b00264fabbfa2ac8 | * Take care with the angle grinder http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b00264fabbfa2ac8 | ||
| + | * Careful with the band/scrollsaw http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a697a20c536fcc38 | ||
| + | * Metal bender broken http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/14b921c717530940 | ||
=== New equipment === | === New equipment === | ||
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* Mop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fc2fae586fd4d1b4 | * Mop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fc2fae586fd4d1b4 | ||
| − | Jumbotrons http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/021758472781955b | + | Jumbotrons http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/021758472781955b http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6066f3dcdb0ef18a |
Sugru http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/857d126ef9d75b04 | Sugru http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/857d126ef9d75b04 | ||
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| + | * Shelving http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e9bb88b1a865ce57 | ||
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| + | Book scanner http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/746b3dd3078ecee5 | ||
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| + | Giant phone http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/02df62b8df05b841 | ||
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| + | * Brazing hearth http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ce14b12be7d15850 | ||
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| + | * Signal generator http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bd54164d104241d5 | ||
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| + | * Vice, fixed http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c44828fb941f7d4 | ||
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| + | * Welding stuff http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c91999e8b7bec182 | ||
== Past events == | == Past events == | ||
Hackign hacking: | Hackign hacking: | ||
| − | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c3cfe32db58b1f22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b42b58d993e7fe7c | + | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a05fa6d6f9fb74cf, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c3cfe32db58b1f22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b42b58d993e7fe7c |
| − | We had the Bitcoin weekend on 24th September, back when it was still around $5 to the Bitcoin | + | We had the Bitcoin weekend on 24th September, back when it was still around $5 to the Bitcoin http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9915e5144d2108be http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f2917da8e4e08b71 |
discounted tickets for http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1478dc8841baae78 | discounted tickets for http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1478dc8841baae78 | ||
| + | F1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ae818f4c0c5553c1 | ||
| + | Brighton Mini makerfair http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b215ce91ba2d9940 | ||
| + | Talk by Michael Nielsen http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bdd2b19708cc3057 | ||
| + | * Visit to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1485cb3c506fc5fa | ||
| + | * Talk by Mark Jessop on Horus http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c5c640fa16b88df http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a7ffd4ad74d74023 | ||
| + | * CCC Camp and simultaneous riots http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a5adff1c87b66f6a http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a4d6ba25b873af74 | ||
| + | * Open day 24th July http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bc337494c0b9961f | ||
| + | * RAL http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d1beaf3c026620f6 | ||
External: | External: | ||
| − | UAV meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d3eceff9abfde01f | + | UAV meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d3eceff9abfde01f http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d005a2977c625bf8 |
OSHUG http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/79b0e041d32b6718 | OSHUG http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/79b0e041d32b6718 | ||
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28c3 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0cc817418320b0ea | 28c3 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0cc817418320b0ea | ||
Santacon (not hackspace related, but there seems to be a certain subculture link) http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9148f5c8d00ba3c7 | Santacon (not hackspace related, but there seems to be a certain subculture link) http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9148f5c8d00ba3c7 | ||
| + | * UK Hack Camp http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d6aebe600b4cfb22 | ||
Sue Black and Dorky stuff http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f2580c79d04ea788 | Sue Black and Dorky stuff http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f2580c79d04ea788 | ||
We were offered, but there's clearly interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1e8d2279ea8d1494 | We were offered, but there's clearly interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1e8d2279ea8d1494 | ||
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| + | * Segways at Ally Pally http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3a491a86283d3c76 | ||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
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Doorbot now automatic http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bd8a1bbca37b204f, and all set from website. Tom automated Glados http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/50e6980b84ea19fd | Doorbot now automatic http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bd8a1bbca37b204f, and all set from website. Tom automated Glados http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/50e6980b84ea19fd | ||
| + | Update your card http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/abfcb8836ce48d59 | ||
Openlasertag http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6fe1891538c0466f | Openlasertag http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6fe1891538c0466f | ||
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| + | Another offer of a fusion reactor http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/41c31edb74c42851 | ||
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| + | Finally finished the servers http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/4b403c23e16b34dd | ||
== SwapShop == | == SwapShop == | ||
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Filming - http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f4582372783f4c14 | Filming - http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f4582372783f4c14 | ||
Radio4, other press stuff | Radio4, other press stuff | ||
| + | Filming http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ac25192e4dc41024 | ||
| + | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/97d4e63ebee1ad45 | ||
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| + | Caffeine News | ||
| + | Coffee machine fixed, Club mate arrived | ||
| + | Russ has ordered a load of glassware. | ||
| + | BBotE http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/86aae85daaed5d14 | ||
| + | http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6522f36fe373ae2b | ||
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| + | AGM http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7d2d36226b922202 | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 27 November 2011
| < 7th – 13th July 2011 | London Hackspace news 8th – 14th September 2011 |
General space news
We've had a few very long discussions about space dynamics and how to keep the place comfortable and usable.
- SheraDreaming proposes the introduction of cleaning zones with cleaning stations: "Culture of Clean (beware, long read)"
- Tried to get a cleaner http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/4158dee55438a3e9
- Putting away tools http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/40f4e9ae1a9af728
- Cleaning your stuff + 1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af538276646849ab
- Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/225f10002b06287a
- Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8ba57dc1754dbdd6
- Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/08fc50b1579417a8
- Cleaning http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fd72fbd5007ade26
- Hiring a cleaner http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7aa9f5748ae81beb
- Borrowing items http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/822cd64218c96528
- General hackspace efficiency http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b32b2683d30e22fc
- Sleeping in the space http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/47a3559be3eea9da
- Parking permits only for people in the space http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6326785c54d9ece8/b15c6ec58e5a9467#b15c6ec58e5a9467
- Guidance for guided tours http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8a87808aaf13eae5
- Keeping people up with the ethos/rules http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/762e4f2de1f1fb0e
- Clearing the workshop and keeping it clear http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c8c167ed9043d3c
- Keeping the workshop tidy http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Project:Lubbock
- Landlord guy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6363d60891118ef9
- Getting a cat http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dc84ba0525ef27ae
- Cockroaches http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f65616d25ffe88cb
- Politics/occupy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/784c1c87520c8a6a
- TV licences http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9862f49817d76da2
- Learning from each other http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/848afcdbafbd0423
- Storing bikes - uncertain http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a55ac14f8d3449cf
- Recycling http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/17f0229aed1fb476
- Spaces and mental health http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/08d324f69172994d
- Sleeping http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/75741c1074e819b5
- Top/bottom posting http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/21965463589eb898
- Filming in the space http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cb568f140ef6c3b6
- Parking permits http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6bb0e4626813238c
- Parking permits http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c4085cad8c9d811e
- Blocking the workshop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/128338f43dfb4c24
- Webcams http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2edf5f36154818f6
- Webcams http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ff722474901565cf
News/communication
Papercuts http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ee24fef5044db21e Maintenance page
Moved wiki to match organisation http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2d41a1a1aea84caf
And news, of course... And best of the list (e.g. http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0b69885926335e4e, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b7c46b965fc73592, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/42757b085cfe7d22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/363caace7791160b, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bb559d9a158cd1f4, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/16954a78a4e37866, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3f8ba37be4a36626, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0998698cd97888d8, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6522f36fe373ae2b)
Junk
Regular issues with the beer tin.
Other spaces
Morag's trying to encourage stuff in CERN http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d498767ef422314a
Amran's gone off to help start the Amsterdam hackspace, Technologia Incognita (TechInc) [1]
MattVenn joined Iamdanw in Bristol http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c334cd123d3d4f42
Samthetechie helped with Brighton http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e41ec3ada871c7a0. Also mini maker faire
Reading hackspace are trying again. They seem to be struggling. Nottinghack have started Hack all the spaces podcast. Dom's visiting tomorrow. Swindon http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/01e2db71a8231fb5 Other new sparks...
Meanwhile spaces http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ccd2f1cafe45f719
Subgroups
Music hackspace started meeting, grown from a DAW proposal http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0b6c505d9e90c6be http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/af1a6ce56253211f @MusicHackSpace and mailing list http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6934a58186a16251 Some will be at music hackday http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/00e98cce04dfa89d, including the guy with MIDI tap-dancing shoes http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dfcdd11f916a4221
Hack the Media guys http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bfd5fd346aba0ece
Nanode - had a workshop http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/015e80b3e4f4c7a2
Job Board http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/eda2b4de62022e95
http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/JobBoard
and skill swap http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/SkillSwap
Threadspace - link to soft wearables meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d2df1861197092d1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e6dc68dac8d7b65c http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c504b1fdee68836c Long Discussion on cutting table: http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e506d73e3db371a4
Electronics workshop - lots of interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/54a5ddbbf264b048
Future manufacturing http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f8f92bef5e07604d
Hoxton Space Centre - Hacksat http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9831adf352df67f0 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/36ccdca07f4c1da6
Ham Radio http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ee1cf3da65dd6ee2
Various game jams Some whimsical ones http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9502e649f8d944ec
DIYBio and Hypnosis
Smaller BSL speakers http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b0254c6d075e1124 Pubspace http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1cc4307a36032b33 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dc8cbdb86892c581
Sukey (not directly space, but common members) http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a01da6eb43271622
Join in
Help curate the wiki http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0aef7649117c8cd4 Help write the news
Equipment
- We've had long outages of the webcams, people counter and laser cooling system. wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Projects_at_risk has been started, but we're not sure whether this will work.
http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/05749aa0661e9969 "Dark & wet" room up for grabs http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2983082d097413ee
- Laser cutter - temp issues http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f98f13dd8257ecbf, has been aligned by Mars http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/621437afd726a925 and Lbdl, WIP http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/34879a39328a7756
PC replaced http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3ada052ee294784e http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/dece48d27a52b1f4 See logbook, don't rely on coolbot http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/LaserCutter/LogBook
- Artag and Alecjw have cleaned the PCB etching station and prepared new etchant: "Bubble Etch Tank" And then Abby http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f5204d7dc2b1275c
- The motor on the 3-in-1 lathe has been fixed, Spook and Abby are changing the oil before it can be used again: "3-in-1 status, and a request to sign for delivered stuff "
http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1cbf098269455b1d Dont' fuck with it http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c5e96fd2231ae646
- Hipster eventually fixed the MakerBot and made some improvements like extended x, y, z-axes. It hence has been renamed to hipsterbot. http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/efeeaf4c6481cd4f
- Hipster got the stratasys working
http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8904a5b18b0b1374
- Projector screen fixed http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bf22cf2dc55c7fad also TV licence
- Russ played with the knitting machine http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/2d0fc7db87668e40
More club mate arrived http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a2566aa2cd6ea9b2
- Take care with the angle grinder http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b00264fabbfa2ac8
- Careful with the band/scrollsaw http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a697a20c536fcc38
- Metal bender broken http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/14b921c717530940
New equipment
to join audio desk http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/4a859b655c275e7c and audio gear sorted http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/50c465febf7eaab5
- Soldering stations from Hackchallenge http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ec3275f4ffb0a4ac
Jumbotrons http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/021758472781955b http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6066f3dcdb0ef18a
Sugru http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/857d126ef9d75b04
Book scanner http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/746b3dd3078ecee5
Giant phone http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/02df62b8df05b841
- Brazing hearth http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ce14b12be7d15850
- Signal generator http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bd54164d104241d5
- Welding stuff http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c91999e8b7bec182
Past events
Hackign hacking: http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a05fa6d6f9fb74cf, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c3cfe32db58b1f22, http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b42b58d993e7fe7c We had the Bitcoin weekend on 24th September, back when it was still around $5 to the Bitcoin http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9915e5144d2108be http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f2917da8e4e08b71 discounted tickets for http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1478dc8841baae78 F1 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ae818f4c0c5553c1 Brighton Mini makerfair http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b215ce91ba2d9940 Talk by Michael Nielsen http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bdd2b19708cc3057
- Visit to the Red Sands Maunsell Sea Forts http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1485cb3c506fc5fa
- Talk by Mark Jessop on Horus http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c5c640fa16b88df http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a7ffd4ad74d74023
- CCC Camp and simultaneous riots http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a5adff1c87b66f6a http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/a4d6ba25b873af74
- Open day 24th July http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bc337494c0b9961f
- RAL http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d1beaf3c026620f6
External: UAV meetup http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d3eceff9abfde01f http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d005a2977c625bf8 OSHUG http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/79b0e041d32b6718
Upcoming events
Party: http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e55b1558b6a45b74 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/194d3242038a5000 ME exhibition http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6a134706794f5a98 28c3 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0cc817418320b0ea Santacon (not hackspace related, but there seems to be a certain subculture link) http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9148f5c8d00ba3c7
Sue Black and Dorky stuff http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f2580c79d04ea788
We were offered, but there's clearly interest http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1e8d2279ea8d1494
- Segways at Ally Pally http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3a491a86283d3c76
Projects
Recently added projects:
- TRTL by Amx109, Jontyw, Hipster: "To produce a low cost kit robot that is simple to build, and easy to use/program via software with the aim of introducing and kids and adults alike to building, making, electronics and software."
- Network Everything, initiated by eb4890: "A project for a hacker event. Where lots of people make small networked devices of their choosing that are put together in interesting ways at the event"
- Combination Lock Box A combination Lock Box with user selectable and modifiable combination lock.
- Nanode Case A 2mm acrylic case cut on a laser cutter for a Nanode
Jasper thingy http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/406edbdf6f2c5231 And Caledonian Clock http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d594e6c735d8da45
Infotec
Doorbot now automatic http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bd8a1bbca37b204f, and all set from website. Tom automated Glados http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/50e6980b84ea19fd Update your card http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/abfcb8836ce48d59
Openlasertag http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6fe1891538c0466f
Another offer of a fusion reactor http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/41c31edb74c42851
Finally finished the servers http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/4b403c23e16b34dd
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:
Press
Filming - http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f4582372783f4c14 Radio4, other press stuff Filming http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ac25192e4dc41024 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/97d4e63ebee1ad45
Caffeine News Coffee machine fixed, Club mate arrived Russ has ordered a load of glassware. BBotE http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/86aae85daaed5d14 http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6522f36fe373ae2b
AGM http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7d2d36226b922202