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* The Christmas buffet is [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/GU0yQgOKUAA/discussion tomorrow] | * The Christmas buffet is [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/GU0yQgOKUAA/discussion tomorrow] | ||
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* The next Reverse Engineering day is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6WGzb90XaIk/discussion 21st January] | * The next Reverse Engineering day is on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/6WGzb90XaIk/discussion 21st January] | ||
* Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/jH8o-zLr2YA/discussion 10th January] | * Sue Black is visiting to discuss the Goto Foundation on [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/london-hack-space/jH8o-zLr2YA/discussion 10th January] | ||
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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.'' | ||
== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
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
- 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
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:
- 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