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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
* Today, Wednesday 8th, we reached a member count of 300! | |||
* Planning is underway for an open day on Sunday 31st July. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bfdd20daa0aa8b7f] | |||
* Adam has done some work sorting out things to be thrown out. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bbaddb56d11e9106] | |||
* One of the [[Keyholders|keys]] to the hackspace has gone missing, please let us know if you have one and are not listed on the page. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6a8253c146059d85] | |||
* Phil has posted a possible plan for moving [[Babbage]] and [[Lovelace]] once the new kitchen is complete. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9a5a18cab6492066] | |||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
* [[User:Solexious|Charles]] did some maintenance on the [[Equipment/LaserCutter|laser cutter]] and found that the optics had degraded. Replacement optics are on order, for now it is recommended to run your cuts at -1.5 speed. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/ec1d5ba37d6c49fc] | |||
* [[User:Artag|Adrian]] has fitted some more powerful air pumps in the [[Equipment/PCB etch station|PCB etch station]]. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fc48cbf67829f2bb] | |||
* The lab extractor bench that was installed in the new wet lab/dark room turns out not to be an extractor at all, there are plans to either re-purpose it or place it on eBay (for potentially £2,000). [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/588b0c95f3589684] | |||
* There is some interest in getting equipment from the auction of a flight refuelling company. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/30d1866612cb4c49] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6885552144b378b5] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7559d3045ed780af] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/eb6dd1759826586a] | |||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
* This Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th is the second Gamejam. | |||
* This Saturday 11th is the monthly [[Project:Lockpicking|lockpicking sport session]] from 15:00 to 18:00. | |||
* Next Wednesday 15th is the weekly catch-up of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]] from 19:30 to 20:30. | |||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
* The [[Project:Nanode|Nanode]] project had a very successful building weekend. There are some still left to be collected. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/3b400c57bc77ddff] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f3bfc7a4f932c81a] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0ce230e422afc058] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/1e3454bd53ebb128] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/82ffe29b9136bd9b] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/873cf10a4009f986] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/06ccbeddea9f9df2] [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/cdec5dc61110b55f] | |||
* There is some discussion about the space possibly being given some servers to auction off. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/286cfc4c4b85a95c] | |||
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== External news == | == External news == | ||
* There are plans for a combined soldering and openhack area at the [http://www.makerfairebrighton.com/makers/ Brighton Mini Maker Maire] on September 3rd. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/4775cb7eaedd89db] | |||
* TINT are holding a weekend of artistic workshops titled "Unleashed" on June 25th and 26th. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/495f5cc675203391] | |||
* Dorkcamp 2011 is to be held 18th-22nd August in the Lake District. [http://dorkbotlondon.org/wiki/index.php/DorkCamp11#Tickets Tickets] are on sale now. | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:25, 20 May 2013
| < 26th May – 1st June 2011 | London Hackspace news 2nd – 8th June 2011 |
9th – 15th June 2011 > |
General space news
- Today, Wednesday 8th, we reached a member count of 300!
- Planning is underway for an open day on Sunday 31st July. [1]
- Adam has done some work sorting out things to be thrown out. [2]
- One of the keys to the hackspace has gone missing, please let us know if you have one and are not listed on the page. [3]
- Phil has posted a possible plan for moving Babbage and Lovelace once the new kitchen is complete. [4]
Equipment
- Charles did some maintenance on the laser cutter and found that the optics had degraded. Replacement optics are on order, for now it is recommended to run your cuts at -1.5 speed. [5]
- Adrian has fitted some more powerful air pumps in the PCB etch station. [6]
- The lab extractor bench that was installed in the new wet lab/dark room turns out not to be an extractor at all, there are plans to either re-purpose it or place it on eBay (for potentially £2,000). [7]
- There is some interest in getting equipment from the auction of a flight refuelling company. [8] [9] [10] [11]
Upcoming events
- This Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th is the second Gamejam.
- This Saturday 11th is the monthly lockpicking sport session from 15:00 to 18:00.
- Next Wednesday 15th is the weekly catch-up of the biohacking group from 19:30 to 20:30.
Projects
- The Nanode project had a very successful building weekend. There are some still left to be collected. [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
- There is some discussion about the space possibly being given some servers to auction off. [20]
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:
- No new items this week.
External news
- There are plans for a combined soldering and openhack area at the Brighton Mini Maker Maire on September 3rd. [21]
- TINT are holding a weekend of artistic workshops titled "Unleashed" on June 25th and 26th. [22]
- Dorkcamp 2011 is to be held 18th-22nd August in the Lake District. Tickets are on sale now.
