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== General space news ==
 
== General space news ==
  
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=== Meta ===
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*Roshan asked for advice on setting up a space in [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/zdfSQxOnerc/discussion Kolkata]
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Don't forget to check last week's news and the [[News/2011-11-28|news catchup]] if you haven't already.
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*Ciaran nicely summarised all the [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/TZDwO7WkaDQ/discussion pledges]
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*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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== Equipment ==
  
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== Equipment ==
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* Jacob ordered some new [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/CWK4SgeEPMc/discussion drill bits]
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* 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.
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* The cutter does seem to have some issues with [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/lgwgjHPgpoA/discussion wobbles]
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* Sol [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/UILc9FF5Lv4/discussion replaced Coolbot] with an arduino and Ethernet shield
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* 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
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* The corded drill has [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/riwwiTmoR-Q/discussion gone missing] - has anyone seen it?
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* Paris [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/HwlTL-9GD5w/discussion borrowed] the Lego
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* [[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]
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* Steff offered a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/cP_YBGusMuA/discussion replacement] for Babbage
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* Bob from 2600 donated a load of [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/omOTbuTSUm0/discussion electronics and security stuff]
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* The Rage pledge has been [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/fLyq78GDEd0/discussion completed and bought]
  
 
== Upcoming events ==
 
== Upcoming 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.''
 
''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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* The Christmas buffet is [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/GU0yQgOKUAA/discussion tomorrow]
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* The last pubspace of the year is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/MNwxJiplOrU/discussion Thursday] at the Southampton Arms
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* The next Reverse Engineering day is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6WGzb90XaIk/discussion 21st January]
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* Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/jH8o-zLr2YA/discussion 10th January]
  
 
== Projects ==
 
== Projects ==
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''Please add a project page for anything here that doesn't have one''
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* 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:
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* Naxxfish is planning to set up a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/z7qekYoXlbI/discussion PBX]
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* Akki offered some sessions on developing [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/_T1pBByNlxU/discussion B&W film]
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* 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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* 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.''
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TimS found a [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/51M8OHtpamA/discussion USB stick]

Revision as of 14:06, 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

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

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