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London Hackspace news for 31st March- 7th April 2011.
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== General space news ==
== General space news ==


* An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently.  [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d45262a2f3b2d608] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/56bdf5d47b3aee1b]
* An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently.  [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/d45262a2f3b2d608] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/56bdf5d47b3aee1b] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c7628079d894775b]
 
* The [[Church|new router]] has been installed, this will hopefully improve the stability of [[Laboratory 24/Network|our network]] considerably. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f7e9d5f9683d2b2d]
* The [[Church|new router]] has been installed, this will hopefully improve the stability of [[Laboratory 24/Network|our network]] considerably. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f7e9d5f9683d2b2d]
* We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the kitchen wiring and answer some questions. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b61c871605a4c39e]
 
* We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the [[kitchen]] wiring and answer some questions. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/b61c871605a4c39e]


== Upcoming events ==
== Upcoming events ==


* The weekly catchup meeting of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] will take place next Wednesday 6th.
* There is a [[Workshops/Hypnosis 101|hypnosis workshop]] this Sunday 10th from 12:00 to 18:00. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c6ac3690e265fa2]
* There is a [[Workshops/Hypnosis 101|hypnosis workshop]] this Sunday 10th from 12:00 to 18:00. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7c6ac3690e265fa2]
* The monthly [[Project:Lockpicking|lockpicking]] workshop is on this Saturday 13th from 15:00.
 
* The monthly [[Project:Lockpicking|lockpicking]] workshop is on this Saturday 9th from 15:00.
 
* Next Tuesday 12th will be the [[Events/Yuri's Night|Yuri's Night]] celebration from 19:00 until late.
* Next Tuesday 12th will be the [[Events/Yuri's Night|Yuri's Night]] celebration from 19:00 until late.
* The weekly catchup meeting of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] will take place next Wednesday 13th. Bugs will give a talk about primer design for PCR [http://www.premierbiosoft.com/tech_notes/PCR_Primer_Design.html]


== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==


* The [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is still being set up.
* The [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is now set up, training sessions will be starting soon with groups of about five at a time. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f9639a7f30ea5538]
* FTDI have sent us a [[Workshops/usb/equipment|USB development kit]]. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6503074659eb7e0a]
 
* FTDI have sent us a fantastic [[Workshops/usb/equipment|USB development kit]]. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6503074659eb7e0a]


== Projects ==
== Projects ==


* A [[Pledges/Nanodes|pledge]] has been started to order some [[Project:Nanode|Nanode boards]] as a group. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9d0fa48f1cf88625]
* A [[Pledges/Nanodes|pledge]] has been started to order some [[Project:Nanode|Nanode boards]] as a group. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9d0fa48f1cf88625]
* The [[Project:Young Hackspace|Young Hackspace]] project are preparing their next event, based on making electronic music and the physics of sounds. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cfb191e001fac711]
* The [[Project:Young Hackspace|Young Hackspace]] project are preparing their next event, based on making electronic music and the physics of sounds. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cfb191e001fac711]


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New items this week:
New items this week:
* Old WACOM Tablet without pen / comes with wireless mouse ([[User:Layer1gfx]])
* Old WACOM Tablet without pen / comes with wireless mouse ([[User:Layer1gfx]])
* i-glasses by virtual IO. Stereo LCD glasses, head tracker, VGA and composite interfaces.([[User:Artag]])
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 20 May 2013

< 24th – 30th March 2011 London Hackspace news
31st March – 6th April 2011
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General space news

  • An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently. [1] [2] [3]
  • We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the kitchen wiring and answer some questions. [5]

Upcoming events

  • The monthly lockpicking workshop is on this Saturday 9th from 15:00.
  • Next Tuesday 12th will be the Yuri's Night celebration from 19:00 until late.
  • The weekly catchup meeting of the biohacking group will take place next Wednesday 13th. Bugs will give a talk about primer design for PCR [7]

Equipment

Projects

  • The Young Hackspace project are preparing their next event, based on making electronic music and the physics of sounds. [11]

Recently added projects:

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:

  • Old WACOM Tablet without pen / comes with wireless mouse (User:Layer1gfx)
  • i-glasses by virtual IO. Stereo LCD glasses, head tracker, VGA and composite interfaces.(User:Artag)