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== General space news == | == General space news == | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | *Roshan asked for advice on setting up a space in [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/zdfSQxOnerc/discussion Kolkata] | |
| − | + | *Ciaran nicely [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/TZDwO7WkaDQ/discussion summarised] all the [[:Category:Pledge|pledges]] | |
| + | *We may have a plumber for the [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/RhkYq3y9s7g/discussion kitchen]. Anyone know any electricians? | ||
| + | == Equipment == | ||
| + | |||
| + | === New === | ||
| + | * Jacob ordered some new [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/CWK4SgeEPMc/discussion drill bits] | ||
| + | * Sci has loaned a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/XXA2g58TQWk/discussion metal folder] and has brought the parts 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] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Laser Cutter === | ||
| + | * [[User:Billy_Smith|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] | ||
| + | * [[User:Solexious|Sol]] [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/UILc9FF5Lv4/discussion replaced Coolbot] with an arduino and Ethernet shield | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Borrowed === | ||
| + | * 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 | ||
| − | == | + | === 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] | ||
| + | * Steff offered a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/cP_YBGusMuA/discussion replacement] for Babbage | ||
== Upcoming events == | == Upcoming events == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * The Christmas buffet is [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/GU0yQgOKUAA/discussion tomorrow] | ||
| + | * The last pubspace of the year is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/MNwxJiplOrU/discussion Thursday 22nd December] at the Southampton Arms | ||
| + | * Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/jH8o-zLr2YA/discussion 10th January] | ||
| + | * The next Reverse Engineering day is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6WGzb90XaIk/discussion 21st January] | ||
| + | * Christmas is on 25th December. The space isn't closing, but you may not be able to get access without a card. | ||
=== Other events === | === Other events === | ||
| − | ''A few people are maintaining a list of [ | + | ''A few people are maintaining a list of [[Other_Events|interesting events not at the hackspace]], mostly in London. Feel free to add anything people might like to go to.'' |
| + | |||
| + | == Projects == | ||
| − | + | ''Please add a project page for anything here that doesn't have one'' | |
| − | + | * Nanode has won the vote for Best Internet of Things [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/el5edQZ0vjk/discussion award] | |
Recently added projects: | Recently added projects: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Jasper wondered whether [[User:Naxxfish|Naxxfish]]'s PBX [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/z7qekYoXlbI/discussion project] was still alive | ||
| + | * [[User:Akki14|Akki]] offered some sessions on developing [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/_T1pBByNlxU/discussion B&W film] | ||
| + | * Yuan has made an order for a batch of low-cost [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/_9H0LtVNUAs/discussion relay boards] | ||
| + | * Abby wants to build a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/oNgz8JfNjpM/discussion pulsejet] | ||
== SwapShop == | == SwapShop == | ||
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* ''No new items this week.'' | * ''No new items this week.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | TimS found a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/51M8OHtpamA/discussion USB stick] | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:News]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 4 June 2013
| < 29th November – 5th December 2011 | London Hackspace news 6th December – 19th December 2011 |
20th December – 2nd January 2012 > |
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 parts 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
- The Christmas buffet is tomorrow
- The last pubspace of the year is on Thursday 22nd December at the Southampton Arms
- Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on 10th January
- The next Reverse Engineering day is on 21st January
- Christmas is on 25th December. The space isn't closing, but you may not be able to get access without a card.
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.
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:
- Jasper wondered whether Naxxfish's PBX project was still alive
- 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