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London Hackspace news for 31 march- 7th april
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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 get a load of stuff of dubious utility out of the dirty room. Please remove any junk you have dumped there that won't be actively used soon.
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* 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]
* Please could anyone who has taken a parking permit return them as soon as possible. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/5afbd569cdd3fb40]
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* 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]
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* 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 ==
 
 
  
 
== Equipment ==
 
== Equipment ==
  
* The laser printer was reported as not working, it's fine, the cable taped into the USB hub under the desk is suspect. Any volunteers to sort it out better, remembering that important stuff may stop working if the pile of cables under there is disturbed...
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* The [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is still being set up.
* Setting up of the [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo|3-in-1 Lathe Milling Machine]] is in progress
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* FTDI have sent us a [[Workshops/usb/equipment|USB development kit]]. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/6503074659eb7e0a]
* [[User:Russ|Russ]], [[User:artag|Adrian]], [[User:Phish|Phish]] and Phil have set up the PCB etching tank, it is now available for members to use. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/22434d4477055114]
 
* Do you have a use for the [[Equipment/Environmental_Chamber|Environmental Chamber]] ? It's taking up a load of space, we need to reclaim the space if it is not going to be used.
 
  
 
== Projects ==
 
== Projects ==
  
* Samthetechie and Harry are building repraps.
 
 
* The pledge to buy an expensive high-security bike chain has been dormant for a while so an alternative plan using whatever is lying around is in the works. AJP made a start on welding lengths of chain to a bit of scaffolding pole. Waiting for bigger welding rods.
 
* The pledge to buy an expensive high-security bike chain has been dormant for a while so an alternative plan using whatever is lying around is in the works. AJP made a start on welding lengths of chain to a bit of scaffolding pole. Waiting for bigger welding rods.
* A vacuum tube audio amplifier is being built in the space
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* 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]
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* 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]
  
 
Recently added projects:
 
Recently added projects:
 
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* ''No new items projects this week on the wiki.''
 
 
==Oddity corner==
 
''Unusual items that have been left at the space this week:''
 
 
 
* a full size traffic light (someone's project, not for hacking I think)
 
  
 
== SwapShop ==
 
== SwapShop ==

Revision as of 17:20, 5 April 2011

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

General space news

  • An effort is being made to tidy and clear out the dirty shop which has become very messy recently. [1] [2]
  • The new router has been installed, this will hopefully improve the stability of our network considerably. [3]
  • We are looking for an electrician that would be able to inspect the installation of the kitchen wiring and answer some questions. [4]

Upcoming events

Equipment

Projects

  • The pledge to buy an expensive high-security bike chain has been dormant for a while so an alternative plan using whatever is lying around is in the works. AJP made a start on welding lengths of chain to a bit of scaffolding pole. Waiting for bigger welding rods.

Recently added projects:

  • No new items projects this week on the wiki.

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.