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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
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| + | * It's [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/ig_CvXUX2Lc/discussion important] to let the [[List of mailing lists|list]] know if you use any of the provided first aid. This of course applies to anything that can be used up, including [[Sundries|sundries]] and [[Components|components]]. | ||
* Good wood is now stored in its own wooden box. Please help keep the wood store tidy by putting other stuff back behind the guard rail. | * Good wood is now stored in its own wooden box. Please help keep the wood store tidy by putting other stuff back behind the guard rail. | ||
| − | * There seems to be a genuine attempt to start a Hackspace in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDBZN0wtZHRhM3Q2el9raE9YQzI2Tmc6MQ#gid=0 Brixton] | + | * There seems to be a genuine attempt to start a Hackspace in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDBZN0wtZHRhM3Q2el9raE9YQzI2Tmc6MQ#gid=0 Brixton]. They're currently [http://lanyrd.com/2011/brixton/ meeting] at the Dogstar. |
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| + | * Nottinghack shared their [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/4-5NHwE-ABI/discussion Hackspace Manual] - anyone feel like making our own? | ||
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| + | * [[User:Flux|Will]]'s [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/PYMxO_Aenk0/discussion visiting] Noisebridge over Christmas if anyone's in SF. | ||
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| + | === Meta === | ||
| + | Don't forget to check last week's [[News/2011-11-28|news catchup]] if you haven't already. We've also switched to using the "new Google Groups" links this time - please shout if you see any problems. | ||
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== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
| − | * | + | * Brett [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/F9qVpRdIOsk/discussion donated] a [[Equipment/Roomba|Roomba]]. |
| + | ** which tomw added a serial port connection to last saturday | ||
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| + | * We might have another Stratasys on its way from Loughborough Uni. If we can't keep it, Nottinghack will probably want it. | ||
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| + | * A replacement [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/hB-YNBjrsSI/discussion microwave] was [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/AEbgPAiNevU/discussion donated] by Nin | ||
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| + | * Glen bought and fitted a replacement pump and digital temperature display for the laser cutter, and Tim, Gavin and Jose [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/Dpe50OMLLZU/discussion built] an analogue alarm. | ||
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| + | * [[User:Billy_Smith|Billy]] and Abby are looking at [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/wMfuJPAXyxA/discussion fixing] the quirks with the smaller lathe by machining a part on the larger lathe. | ||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
| − | A few people are maintaining a list of [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Other_Events interesting events not at the hackspace], mostly in London. Feel free to add anything people might like to go to. | + | * Discussion of the [[Project:UK_Hack_Camp|UK Hack Camp]] on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/uk-hack-camp/6WDAKZXHGCY/discussion Monday 5th] at [http://www.masonandtaylor.co.uk/ Mason & Taylor] |
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| + | === Other events === | ||
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| + | ''A few people are maintaining a list of [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Other_Events interesting events not at the hackspace], mostly in London. Feel free to add anything people might like to go to.'' | ||
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| + | * Central St Martins [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-hack-space/2c19VJ7F4cM MA Graduate Exhibition] | ||
| + | * [http://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/detail.php?uid=15232 The Blob (1958) on the Big Screen] so bad it's good? You decide, Tuesday 6th | ||
| + | * [http://email.ietinfo.org/c/11qW3MFaNoqxlpSBxyWR7Vvu Upgrading the tube] the technology and benefit of modern trains and signalling systems and other improvements. Wednesday 7th | ||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
| − | After their first meet-up, the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/soft-circuits-and-wearable-tech soft-circuits-and-wearable-tech] group have decided to [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-threads-space/y2ctCB295AQ merge] with the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/london-threads-space london-threads-space] list. They'll be holding a [http://learning.codasign.com/index.php?title=10_December,_2011_Project_Day project day] on 10th December at the C4CC. | + | * After their first meet-up, the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/soft-circuits-and-wearable-tech soft-circuits-and-wearable-tech] group have decided to [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/london-threads-space/y2ctCB295AQ merge] with the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/london-threads-space london-threads-space] list for discussions. They'll be holding a [http://learning.codasign.com/index.php?title=10_December,_2011_Project_Day project day] on 10th December at the C4CC. |
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| + | * [[Music Hack Space]] have blocked out the quiet room for the second Sunday of each [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/Qe07fYdi5mo/discussion month]. They also helped run the [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/zQCB439dzYU/discussion Hardware Hacking room] for [http://london.musichackday.org/2011/ Music Hack Day]. | ||
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| + | * There's an on-going [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/jH8o-zLr2YA/discussion discussion] about a link-up with Sue Black's [http://drblack.posterous.com/the-foundation <goto> Foundation]. | ||
Recently added projects: | Recently added projects: | ||
| − | * | + | * Jose [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/YiReKtEXL0U/discussion catalogued] all the books in the [[library]]. The discussion now is how best to use this data. |
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| + | * Billy [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/uNJ4LMdJrWY/discussion documented] his [[Project:Bicycle_Trailer|bike trailer]] | ||
| + | * [[User:Artag|Artag]] is documenting his [[Project:Loom|loom project]] | ||
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== SwapShop == | == SwapShop == | ||
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* ''No new items this week.'' | * ''No new items this week.'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 4 June 2013
| < 14th July – 28th November 2011 | London Hackspace news 29th November – 5th December 2011 |
6th – 19th December 2011 > |
General space news
- It's important to let the list know if you use any of the provided first aid. This of course applies to anything that can be used up, including sundries and components.
- Good wood is now stored in its own wooden box. Please help keep the wood store tidy by putting other stuff back behind the guard rail.
- There seems to be a genuine attempt to start a Hackspace in Brixton. They're currently meeting at the Dogstar.
- Nottinghack shared their Hackspace Manual - anyone feel like making our own?
Meta
Don't forget to check last week's news catchup if you haven't already. We've also switched to using the "new Google Groups" links this time - please shout if you see any problems.
Equipment
- We might have another Stratasys on its way from Loughborough Uni. If we can't keep it, Nottinghack will probably want it.
- Glen bought and fitted a replacement pump and digital temperature display for the laser cutter, and Tim, Gavin and Jose built an analogue alarm.
- Billy and Abby are looking at fixing the quirks with the smaller lathe by machining a part on the larger lathe.
Upcoming events
- Discussion of the UK Hack Camp on Monday 5th at Mason & Taylor
Other events
A few people are maintaining a list of interesting events not at the hackspace, mostly in London. Feel free to add anything people might like to go to.
- Central St Martins MA Graduate Exhibition
- The Blob (1958) on the Big Screen so bad it's good? You decide, Tuesday 6th
- Upgrading the tube the technology and benefit of modern trains and signalling systems and other improvements. Wednesday 7th
Projects
- After their first meet-up, the soft-circuits-and-wearable-tech group have decided to merge with the london-threads-space list for discussions. They'll be holding a project day on 10th December at the C4CC.
- Music Hack Space have blocked out the quiet room for the second Sunday of each month. They also helped run the Hardware Hacking room for Music Hack Day.
- There's an on-going discussion about a link-up with Sue Black's <goto> Foundation.
Recently added projects:
- Jose catalogued all the books in the library. The discussion now is how best to use this data.
- Billy documented his bike trailer
- Artag is documenting his loom project
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.