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− | {{News|start=6th December|end=19th December 2011|prev=2011-12-05|prevperiod=29th November – 5th December 2011}} | + | {{News|start=6th December|end=19th December 2011|prev=2011-12-05|prevperiod=29th November – 5th December 2011|next=2012-01-02|nextperiod=20th December – 2nd January 2012}} |
== 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] | *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]] | + | *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? | *We may have a plumber for the [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/RhkYq3y9s7g/discussion kitchen]. Anyone know any electricians? | ||
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=== Laser Cutter === | === 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! | + | * [[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] | * 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 | + | * [[User:Solexious|Sol]] [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/UILc9FF5Lv4/discussion replaced Coolbot] with an arduino and Ethernet shield |
=== Borrowed === | === Borrowed === | ||
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Recently added projects: | Recently added projects: | ||
− | * [[User:Naxxfish|Naxxfish]] | + | * 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] | * [[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] | * Yuan has made an order for a batch of low-cost [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/_9H0LtVNUAs/discussion relay boards] | ||
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TimS found a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/51M8OHtpamA/discussion USB stick] | TimS found a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/51M8OHtpamA/discussion USB stick] | ||
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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