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== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
| + | === New === | ||
* Jacob ordered some new [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/CWK4SgeEPMc/discussion drill bits] | * Jacob ordered some new [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/CWK4SgeEPMc/discussion drill bits] | ||
| − | * Billy was [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/EgNiVFoRkyg/discussion concerned] that the laser cutter moves when the lid is up - this is perfectly normal, as long as it doesn't cut | + | * Sci has loaned a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/XXA2g58TQWk/discussion metal folder] and has brought the part for the vacuum pump to the space |
| + | * Bob from 2600 donated a load of [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/omOTbuTSUm0/discussion electronics and security stuff] | ||
| + | * The Rage pledge has been [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/fLyq78GDEd0/discussion completed and bought] | ||
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| + | === Laser Cutter === | ||
| + | * Billy was [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/EgNiVFoRkyg/discussion concerned] that the laser cutter moves when the lid is up - this is perfectly normal, as long as it doesn't cut! | ||
* The cutter does seem to have some issues with [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/lgwgjHPgpoA/discussion wobbles] | * The cutter does seem to have some issues with [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/lgwgjHPgpoA/discussion wobbles] | ||
* Sol [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/UILc9FF5Lv4/discussion replaced Coolbot] with an arduino and Ethernet shield | * Sol [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/UILc9FF5Lv4/discussion replaced Coolbot] with an arduino and Ethernet shield | ||
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| + | === Borrowed === | ||
* The corded drill has [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/riwwiTmoR-Q/discussion gone missing] - has anyone seen it? | * The corded drill has [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/riwwiTmoR-Q/discussion gone missing] - has anyone seen it? | ||
* Paris [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/HwlTL-9GD5w/discussion borrowed] the Lego | * Paris [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/HwlTL-9GD5w/discussion borrowed] the Lego | ||
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| + | === Computers === | ||
* [[User:Eb4890|Will]] sorted through the existing desktops and attempted to combine [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/Fi-iUkGxbgw/discussion them] | * [[User:Eb4890|Will]] sorted through the existing desktops and attempted to combine [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/Fi-iUkGxbgw/discussion them] | ||
* Steff offered a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/cP_YBGusMuA/discussion replacement] for Babbage | * Steff offered a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/cP_YBGusMuA/discussion replacement] for Babbage | ||
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== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 19 December 2011
| < 29th November – 5th December 2011 | London Hackspace news 6th December – 19th December 2011 |
General space news
- Roshan asked for advice on setting up a space in Kolkata
- Ciaran nicely summarised all the pledges
- We may have a plumber for the kitchen. Anyone know any electricians?
Equipment
New
- Jacob ordered some new drill bits
- Sci has loaned a metal folder and has brought the part for the vacuum pump to the space
- Bob from 2600 donated a load of electronics and security stuff
- The Rage pledge has been completed and bought
Laser Cutter
- Billy was concerned that the laser cutter moves when the lid is up - this is perfectly normal, as long as it doesn't cut!
- The cutter does seem to have some issues with wobbles
- Sol replaced Coolbot with an arduino and Ethernet shield
Borrowed
- The corded drill has gone missing - has anyone seen it?
- Paris borrowed the Lego
Computers
- Will sorted through the existing desktops and attempted to combine them
- Steff offered a replacement for Babbage
Upcoming events
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.
- The Christmas buffet is tomorrow
- The last pubspace of the year is on Thursday at the Southampton Arms
- The next Reverse Engineering day is on 21st January
- Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on 10th January
Projects
Please add a project page for anything here that doesn't have one
- Nanode has won the vote for Best Internet of Things award
Recently added projects:
- Naxxfish is planning to set up a PBX
- Akki offered some sessions on developing B&W film
- Yuan has made an order for a batch of low-cost relay boards
- Abby wants to build a pulsejet
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.
TimS found a USB stick