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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
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| + | * It has been proposed to separate the Hackspace Foundation in to two entities. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/7e78fe0ba9305360] | ||
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| + | * Discussion about the webcams and security/privacy took place. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/bb95d74ec629caf4] | ||
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| + | * The hot water has been turned off in the hangar 23 sink, it can be switched back on temporarily if needed. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/c5a45edcecce5270] | ||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
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| + | * There is a [[Events/BBQ2011.1|hackspace BBQ]] next Monday 25th at 13:00 in Shoreditch Park. | ||
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| + | * Next Wednesday 27th there will be the weekly catch-up of the [[Project:Biohacking|biohacking group]]. | ||
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| + | * Sam is organising a trip to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on the 9th June. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/0a3741bddb953109] | ||
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| + | * Paul has posted about a potential train enthusiasts meetup to visit the DLR on the 6th May. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/54f3480a84650138] | ||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
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| + | * There has been some discussion about setting up a [[Project:Cholten99/VMsInHackspace|VM server in the hackspace]] (possibly to replace [[babbage]] physically). [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/f80a35c7d0245a00] | ||
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| + | * Sci may be lending a keycutting machine to the space. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/9b3be6c83d110809] | ||
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| + | * Lathe training sessions have started, the first introduction was at the last Tuesday meet. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/fe95878aeb706a14] | ||
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| + | * Also some discussion about the state of welding in the space. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/badca030c8f9b1e7] | ||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
Recently added projects: | Recently added projects: | ||
| + | * [[Project:Water Computer|Water Computer]] | ||
| + | * [[Project:PizzaPrinter/Deighton|PizzaPrinter/Deighton]] | ||
== SwapShop == | == SwapShop == | ||
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New items this week: | New items this week: | ||
| + | * Two copies of Portal 1 ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | ||
| + | * Spare computer cables ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | ||
| + | * 3 old broken desktop computers ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | ||
| + | * Original Xbox (missing CD cover) ([[User:Renski|Renski]]) | ||
| + | * Goodmans ACC2011 Uni-directional microphone ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
| + | * Qwik Tune Automatic guitar and bass tuner ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
| + | * Belkin F5D7000 Wireless G desktop network card ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
| + | * Linksys WUSB54GS-UK Wireless-G USB network adapter ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
| + | * Active XP-5550A A5 pen table ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
| + | * Philips DVP3005 DVD player ([[User:Robert|Robert]]) | ||
== External news == | == External news == | ||
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| + | * There is a Science Museum Late on Wednesday 27th on "The Science of Space". [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/e610337f01d7009c] | ||
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| + | * [http://dorkbotlondon.org/wiki/index.php/DorkCamp11 DorkCamp 11] is happening on the 17th-19th June. [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space/browse_thread/thread/8feb80f2ea0aa36c] | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 20 April 2011
| < 7th March – 14th April 2011 | London Hackspace news 14th – 20th April 2011 |
General space news
- It has been proposed to separate the Hackspace Foundation in to two entities. [1]
- Discussion about the webcams and security/privacy took place. [2]
- The hot water has been turned off in the hangar 23 sink, it can be switched back on temporarily if needed. [3]
Upcoming events
- There is a hackspace BBQ next Monday 25th at 13:00 in Shoreditch Park.
- Next Wednesday 27th there will be the weekly catch-up of the biohacking group.
- Sam is organising a trip to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory on the 9th June. [4]
- Paul has posted about a potential train enthusiasts meetup to visit the DLR on the 6th May. [5]
Equipment
- There has been some discussion about setting up a VM server in the hackspace (possibly to replace babbage physically). [6]
- Sci may be lending a keycutting machine to the space. [7]
- Lathe training sessions have started, the first introduction was at the last Tuesday meet. [8]
- Also some discussion about the state of welding in the space. [9]
Projects
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:
- Two copies of Portal 1 (Renski)
- Spare computer cables (Renski)
- 3 old broken desktop computers (Renski)
- Original Xbox (missing CD cover) (Renski)
- Goodmans ACC2011 Uni-directional microphone (Robert)
- Qwik Tune Automatic guitar and bass tuner (Robert)
- Belkin F5D7000 Wireless G desktop network card (Robert)
- Linksys WUSB54GS-UK Wireless-G USB network adapter (Robert)
- Active XP-5550A A5 pen table (Robert)
- Philips DVP3005 DVD player (Robert)
External news
- There is a Science Museum Late on Wednesday 27th on "The Science of Space". [10]
- DorkCamp 11 is happening on the 17th-19th June. [11]