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Laser Cutter Links

2013-03-22T02:47:40Z

Tslagle: /* Comparison Charts & Spreadsheets */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)
* http://en.shenhuilaser.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=Laser%20Engraving%20Machine

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts & Spreadsheets ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing From Eric Miller, hackerspace laser survey
* http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html MIT Fab Lab complete price list, has info on suppliers and support gear

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Annual Meeting 2013

2013-03-12T03:21:19Z

Tslagle: /* Project KITBUILD */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]
== Purpose ==

From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
:At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation, approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the coming year.

This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of March.

== Time and Location ==
March 12, 2013

Meeting called to order at x:xx p.m. by

Members Present:

Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2013 02 12]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==

=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

Nothing to report.

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for February 2013: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf]]. We gained one new member (Philip Westlow). The other two members voted in last meeting have not paid their dues yet. We lost Stephen Beuttel and dropped Reuven Cohen after 4 months without dues payment. We had 55 paying members and 2 non-paying members. Our dues revenue continues to meet our expenses again, and thanks to those that donate extra we had a regular (non-earmarked) monthly net of $563.

Quorum is 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

We had a surplus so I am able to declare a $450 Project Awesome dividend and add $113 to our reserves. Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for February: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf]]. Thanks to everyone that voted for projects in February, there are now nine votes total.

There have been no reports for Project 3DP (3D Printing, contact Andy Ta) for the last two months so the project is suspended and will get no additional funding. If there is no report for next month it will be '''cancelled''' and any funds returned to the general. Andy, if you are out there, file a report or have someone else do it! And if you don't think you'll want to continue as coordinator, please turn it over to someone else.

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

A bunch of research was done, resulting in a comparison [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing| spreadsheet] and more [[LaserCutterLinks|links]] to manufacturers and articles. HacDC's front door is 30.5 inches wide which limits our choices substantially.

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

Earmarked balance large enough to pay for some tools and supplies, need to check out existing bin to see what we already have available.

=== Project 3DP ===

== Member Reports ==
=== GrindDC (HacDC Biohacking Group) ===
GrindDC hasn't been active for an entire year yet... but we've made impressive progress. A functional Biosignal Amp (http://mirage335.dyndns.org/wiki/Mirage335BiosignalAmp), several versions of tDCS (https://github.com/nocko/tdcs), Implant Design (https://github.com/nocko/heledd/tree/master/hardware), a temperature controlled bath for biomaterials testing. Our Grinder nights at the space regularly attract 8-12 attendees.

We're also in the process of organizing a SMT soldering class in for HacDC. Prototype teaching boards and partlists we're made (https://github.com/nocko/smt-practice) and a beta-quality seminar was held two months ago to test out our teaching chops.

Challenges moving forward:
* Expanding into DIYBio: Safety (MSDS/right-to-know documentation), autoclave and lab glassware purchases, reagent purchase and storage.
* Heavy interest in Qualified Self projects specifically with respect to Smartphone integration (writing apps and developing sensors).
* Electro-physiology and DIY EEG/EMG: Designing analysis software and novel applications for the Biosignal Amp Mirage designed.
--[[User:Nock|Shawn Nock (OpenPGP: 0x65118FA5)]] 09:14, 11 March 2013 (PDT)

== Old Business ==
None.

== New Business ==
=== Approve new Standing Rules ===
Because the Standing Rules are not fully completed and we haven't had much time to discuss them among the members before voting, we can just vote on the first Article today - [[Proposed Standing Rules#Article_I:_Voting|Voting]]. That will give us the ability to continue edits and discussions, and vote on the other parts of the Standing Rules at future monthly member meetings.

=== Anti-Harassment Policy and Diversity Statement ===
[[Anti-Harassment Policy]] and [[Diversity Statement]] need to be voted on.

== Board of Directors Elections ==
=== President ===
=== Vice-President ===
=== Treasurer ===
=== Secretary ===
=== At-Large Directors (two) ===

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at x:xx pm

Annual Meeting 2013

2013-03-12T03:17:39Z

Tslagle: /* Project LASER */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]
== Purpose ==

From the HacDC Bylaws, Article III, Section 2:
:At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation, approve the budget and determine the direction of corporation in the coming year.

This meeting will also serve as the monthly meeting for the month of March.

== Time and Location ==
March 12, 2013

Meeting called to order at x:xx p.m. by

Members Present:

Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2013 02 12]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==

=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

Nothing to report.

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for February 2013: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf]]. We gained one new member (Philip Westlow). The other two members voted in last meeting have not paid their dues yet. We lost Stephen Beuttel and dropped Reuven Cohen after 4 months without dues payment. We had 55 paying members and 2 non-paying members. Our dues revenue continues to meet our expenses again, and thanks to those that donate extra we had a regular (non-earmarked) monthly net of $563.

Quorum is 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

We had a surplus so I am able to declare a $450 Project Awesome dividend and add $113 to our reserves. Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for February: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf]]. Thanks to everyone that voted for projects in February, there are now nine votes total.

There have been no reports for Project 3DP (3D Printing, contact Andy Ta) for the last two months so the project is suspended and will get no additional funding. If there is no report for next month it will be '''cancelled''' and any funds returned to the general. Andy, if you are out there, file a report or have someone else do it! And if you don't think you'll want to continue as coordinator, please turn it over to someone else.

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

A bunch of research was done, resulting in a comparison [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing| spreadsheet] and more [[LaserCutterLinks|links]] to manufacturers and articles. HacDC's front door is 30.5 inches wide which limits our choices substantially.

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

=== Project 3DP ===

== Member Reports ==
=== GrindDC (HacDC Biohacking Group) ===
GrindDC hasn't been active for an entire year yet... but we've made impressive progress. A functional Biosignal Amp (http://mirage335.dyndns.org/wiki/Mirage335BiosignalAmp), several versions of tDCS (https://github.com/nocko/tdcs), Implant Design (https://github.com/nocko/heledd/tree/master/hardware), a temperature controlled bath for biomaterials testing. Our Grinder nights at the space regularly attract 8-12 attendees.

We're also in the process of organizing a SMT soldering class in for HacDC. Prototype teaching boards and partlists we're made (https://github.com/nocko/smt-practice) and a beta-quality seminar was held two months ago to test out our teaching chops.

Challenges moving forward:
* Expanding into DIYBio: Safety (MSDS/right-to-know documentation), autoclave and lab glassware purchases, reagent purchase and storage.
* Heavy interest in Qualified Self projects specifically with respect to Smartphone integration (writing apps and developing sensors).
* Electro-physiology and DIY EEG/EMG: Designing analysis software and novel applications for the Biosignal Amp Mirage designed.
--[[User:Nock|Shawn Nock (OpenPGP: 0x65118FA5)]] 09:14, 11 March 2013 (PDT)

== Old Business ==
None.

== New Business ==
=== Approve new Standing Rules ===
Because the Standing Rules are not fully completed and we haven't had much time to discuss them among the members before voting, we can just vote on the first Article today - [[Proposed Standing Rules#Article_I:_Voting|Voting]]. That will give us the ability to continue edits and discussions, and vote on the other parts of the Standing Rules at future monthly member meetings.

=== Anti-Harassment Policy and Diversity Statement ===
[[Anti-Harassment Policy]] and [[Diversity Statement]] need to be voted on.

== Board of Directors Elections ==
=== President ===
=== Vice-President ===
=== Treasurer ===
=== Secretary ===
=== At-Large Directors (two) ===

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at x:xx pm

Laser Cutter Links

2013-03-12T02:45:28Z

Tslagle: /* Comparison Charts */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)
* http://en.shenhuilaser.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=Laser%20Engraving%20Machine

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts & Spreadsheets ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ai_FSnJ6DCsUdEpPdDJhM2Y0WUQ5eEw4TzRHMm84SWc&usp=sharing From Eric Miller, hackerspace laser survey

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Annual Meeting 2013

2013-03-09T18:26:15Z

Tslagle: /* Approve new Standing Rules */

Proposed Standing Rules

2013-03-08T21:56:11Z

Tslagle:

[[Category:HacDC_Docs]]

= Article I: Voting =
== Section 1: Board Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Board Approval” means a “yes” vote by 4/4 (four out of four), 4/5, 5/5, 5/6, or 6/6 voting board members.
# Board members may vote at a duly held board meeting, or
# Board members may vote by email
## Board members have 48 hours from the email vote request to respond
== Section 2: Member Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Member Approval” means a “yes” vote by a majority of a quorum of members at a duly called meeting.
== Section 3: Virtual Attendance and Voting ==
Members who participate in meetings using two-way audio or video conferencing systems such as Skype or Google+ Hangouts shall be considered to be attending the meetings for the purposes of quorum counts and voting.
# Remote members should be announced to those attending the meeting in person
# Identity of remote members must be endorsed by Secretary or three members present
# If any member questions the identity of a remote participant, a vote shall be taken among the members present (physically or virtually) on whether to accept the remote person as being the claimed member.
== Section 4: Amending Standing Rules ==
The Standing Rules of the corporation can be amended by vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members at either:
# The annual meeting, or
# A monthly meeting, if notice of the vote and the text of the proposed changes are sent out to the members seven days in advance. This allows time for discussion and for members to make arrangements to attend the meeting.
## Minor changes to proposed Rules may be made to reflect discussion at the meeting as long as:
### it is clear what is being voted on, and
### the general subject of the Rule is not changed.

= Article II: Membership =
==Section 1: Membership Types, requirements, privileges==
===Full members (PV=Paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
#Members must be voted in at a monthly meeting
#Members pay USD $50/mo dues using a method deemed acceptable by the Treasurer.
====Privileges====
*Voting on HacDC’s priorities and direction
*Key and code for the space, enabling 24-hour access
*@hacdc.org Google email and docs account
*Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
*Opportunity for storage locker in space (as available)
===Reduced-fee Student/Starving Hacker members (P-V=Paying Less,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Meet any of these criteria for reduced fees:
## Be a full-time student
## Show Financial hardship
# Email BoD and request reduced-fee status
# Become member as with Full Member
# If approved, pay $20/mo dues
====Privileges - same as full members====
===Fee-waived members (P*V=Not paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in as member at a monthly meeting
# Should be making an extraordinary contribution to HacDC
# Must be approved by either:
## BoD vote Must request fee-waiver from BoD - confidential
## Member vote
# Status must be re-approved yearly
====Privileges - same as voting members====
===Honorary members (P*V*=Not paying, not voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in to regular membership at monthly meeting
# Must have made extraordinary contribution to HacDC
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedure====
# Voted in by a quorum of members
# Status must be renewed yearly
===Friends of HacDC (PV*=Paying, not voting Friend)===
====Requirements====
# Sign up for a “Friend of HacDC” subscription payment of $13.37/mo or more
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in the HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedures====
#Sign up for monthly payment using instructions on HacDC website
==Section 2: Temporary waiver of dues==
==Section 3: Membership induction procedure options==
# Potential member comes to monthly Member meeting and gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# Potential member can’t come to meeting but sends prepared statement (written, video, etc) which is given at monthly Member meeting.
#* Must be nominated by a member and two other members present at the meeting must vouch for potential member.
#* New member gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# If unanimous vote of members present is not attained, a new member may be approved by a vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members.

==Section 4: Restoring Membership==
===Lapsed Membership===
# Membership in HacDC is considered lapsed if the monthly membership dues is not paid by the end of the month.
# Lapsed memberships may be restored to memberships in good standing by paying missed dues up through the current month, or by approval of the Board.
# According to Bylaws, membership is revoked after three months of non-payment of dues.
===Cancelled Membership===
# If Membership was cancelled by Member, it may be restored without member vote by restarting the Membership dues subscription payments.
# If Membership was cancelled due to non-payment of dues, membership must be reinstated by a membership vote according to the process for new members.
# The membership should be informed of the reason for cancellation of the original membership.
===Cancelling Membership===
# Members wishing to cancel their HacDC membership should discontinue their dues payments and inform a HacDC board member of their intention.
# Members are responsible for cancelling their dues payment subscriptions in a timely manner - no refunds can be issued for dues paid in error.
# Member should return keys and any HacDC property in their possession as soon as possible
# Keys can be returned in person to a HacDC officer or mailed to the HacDC Secretary at the HacDC mailing address.

= Article III: Expenditures and Reimbursements=
== Section 1: Process==
=== Preferred ===
Preferred way to purchase is by raising earmarked donations from interested members
# Members donate funds to HacDC, earmarking them for specific purchase (by attaching note or emailing the Treasurer)
# HacDC Treasurer buys purchase using HacDC account
# This makes donations tax deductible, reduces paperwork, and makes group ownership of item clear
# HacDC may contribute some percentage of matching funds as finances permit
=== Pre-Approval ===
With pre-approval by Board or membership vote, HacDC members may purchase items with personal funds and get reimbursed by HacDC.
# Receipts must be saved and submitted to Treasurer in order to obtain reimbursement.
# Treasurer will issue check or electronic transfer
=== Post-purchase Approval ===
If approval is not obtained in advance, reimbursement must be approved by member vote - more than 2/3rds of a quorum of members must approve expenditure

== Section 2: Approval==
# Purchases required for the ongoing operation of HacDC (such as rent, insurance, licenses, and utilities) do not require authorization and shall be made at the Treasurer’s discretion.
# Purchases using earmarked funds donated for that purpose do not require approval as long as sufficient money has been contributed.
# Amounts under $50 can be approved in advance by a unanimous vote of 2/3rds or more of the Board of Directors.
#* Expenditures that fail the BoD vote can still be approved by a membership vote
# Amounts over $50 require a membership vote. More than 2/3 of a quorum of members must approve expenditure.
==Project Awesome==
This process allows for the dispersal of funds to various projects. The details are described in [[Project Awesome Rules]]. Project listing is located [[:Category:Project Awesome|here]].

= Article IV: Meetings=
== Section 1: Robert’s Rules ==
Meetings follow Robert’s rules of order, but not obsessively
== Section 2: Schedule ==
Monthly Members’ Meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month.
# Meeting is held on the Third Tuesday if Second Tuesday is a Federal holiday according to US Office of Personnel Management [http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay www.opm.gov].
# In case of circumstances beyond our control that make it difficult to attend the meeting, meeting may be cancelled by the President and rescheduled for the next week

== Section 3: Virtual Attendance==
Meetings may be attended via video or audio conference if available.

== Section 4: Meeting Agenda==
# Directors’ reports, then member reports
# Vote on expenditures and policy changes (Old & New Business)
# Introduce and vote on new members

== Section 5: Meeting Minutes==
Minutes shall be taken using the [monthly members meeting template]

== Section 6: Annual / Special Meetings ==
Important matters such as major purchases, signing new leases, and adopting Standing Rules should be done at the Annual Meeting, or at a Special Meeting called for the purpose

===Annual Meeting Agenda===
# If the Annual Meeting falls on the same day as a Members Meeting, then the Members Meeting Agenda will precede the Annual Meeting Agenda.
# Review and vote on the Standing Rules and Policies of the corporation.
# Receive reports on the activities of the corporation.
# Approve the budget.
# Determine the direction of the corporation in the coming year.
# Election of Board Members

===Special Meetings===

# The petition for a Special Meeting may be conducted by Email.

= Article V: Materiel=
== Section 1: Storage ==
Members and guests can temporarily store their personal items at HacDC
# Items should be kept together in a box or bag labelled with owner’s name
# Members have first priority for storing items in a locker labelled with their name
== Section 2: Long-term Loan ==
Equipment can be left at HacDC under long-term loan from the owner
# Items should be clearly marked as being on loan and from whom
# Owner should note what they loan to HacDC on a Wiki page
# HacDC will try to keep the loaned equipment in good condition but cannot be held responsible for damage or theft, unless other arrangements are written and agreed to by the HacDC Board of directors.
== Section 3: Property Rights ==
Supplies and equipment left at or given to HacDC becomes HacDC property
# We will make an effort to honor the requests of the donors as far as the use and disposition of the items
# However items that are not at least potentially useful for HacDC interests and projects shall not be kept indefinitely. Items deemed not useful to HacDC members and projects may be:
#* Sold (if item has non-trivial value)
#* Given away to members or the general public
#* Discarded
# Once items are deemed unwanted and not saleable, members will be given adequate time to review the items before they are disposed of:
#* Members get first dibs on the unwanted items
#* Then items go on the public tables for anyone to take
#* Remaining items can be recycled if possible or disposed of

= Article VI: Shop equipment and tools=
# Must have signed liability release for everyone that uses tools and shop equipment (including soldering irons and wiring tools)
#* Even guests must read and sign release form, which will be available in the shop area
# People can only use tools and equipment that they are familiar with and can operate safely and correctly
#* Training classes may be required before operating complex equipment like the CNC mill and lathe
# People should use proper safety equipment like safety glasses
# Must clean up work area after use
# Must abide by shop rules as approved of at a duly called member meeting and posted in or near the shop and tools.

= Article VII: Anti-harassment Policy =

See [[Anti-Harassment Policy]]

= Article VIII: Diversity Statement =

See [[Diversity Statement]]

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= Article I: Voting =
== Section 1: Board Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Board Approval” means a “yes” vote by 4/4 (four out of four), 4/5, 5/5, 5/6, or 6/6 voting board members.
# Board members may vote at a duly held board meeting, or
# Board members may vote by email
# Board members have 24 hours from the email vote request to respond
== Section 2: Member Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Member Approval” means a “yes” vote by a majority of a quorum of members at a duly called meeting.
== Section 3: Quorum ==
According to Bylaws, quorum is 25% of members in good standing
# Non-paying members are not in good standing and are not included in count.
# Required fraction of members is rounded down to determine quorum size.
== Section 4: Virtual ==
Members who participate in meetings using two-way audio or video conferencing systems such as Skype or Google+ Hangouts shall be considered to be attending the meetings for the purposes of quorum counts and voting.
# Remote members should be announced to those attending the meeting in person
# Identity of remote members must be endorsed by Secretary or three members present
# If any member questions the identity of a remote participant, a vote shall be taken among the members present (physically or virtually) on whether to accept the remote person as being the claimed member.

= Article II: Membership =
==Section 1: Membership Types, requirements, privileges==
===Full members (PV=Paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
#Members must be voted in at a monthly meeting
#Members pay USD $50/mo dues using a method deemed acceptable by the Treasurer.
====Privileges====
*Voting on HacDC’s priorities and direction
*Key and code for the space, enabling 24-hour access
*@hacdc.org Google email and docs account
*Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
*Opportunity for storage locker in space (as available)
===Reduced-fee Student/Starving Hacker members (P-V=Paying Less,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Meet any of these criteria for reduced fees:
## Be a full-time student
## Show Financial hardship
# Email BoD and request reduced-fee status
# Become member as with Full Member
# If approved, pay $20/mo dues
====Privileges - same as full members====
===Fee-waived members (P*V=Not paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in as member at a monthly meeting
# Should be making an extraordinary contribution to HacDC
# Must be approved by either:
## BoD vote Must request fee-waiver from BoD - confidential
## Member vote
# Status must be re-approved yearly
====Privileges - same as voting members====
===Honorary members (P*V*=Not paying, not voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in to regular membership at monthly meeting
# Must have made extraordinary contribution to HacDC
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedure====
# Voted in by a quorum of members
# Status must be renewed yearly
===Friends of HacDC (PV*=Paying, not voting Friend)===
====Requirements====
# Sign up for a “Friend of HacDC” subscription payment of $13.37/mo or more
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in the HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedures====
#Sign up for monthly payment using instructions on HacDC website
==Section 2: Temporary waiver of dues==
==Section 3: Membership induction procedure options==
# Potential member comes to monthly Member meeting and gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# Potential member can’t come to meeting but sends prepared statement (written, video, etc) which is given at monthly Member meeting.
#* Must be nominated by a member and two other members present at the meeting must vouch for potential member.
#* New member gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# If unanimous vote of members present is not attained, a new member may be approved by a vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members.

==Section 4: Restoring Membership==
===Lapsed Membership===
# Membership in HacDC is considered lapsed if the monthly membership dues is not paid by the end of the month.
# Lapsed memberships may be restored to memberships in good standing by paying missed dues up through the current month, or by approval of the Board.
# According to Bylaws, membership is revoked after three months of non-payment of dues.
===Cancelled Membership===
# If Membership was cancelled by Member, it may be restored without member vote by restarting the Membership dues subscription payments.
# If Membership was cancelled due to non-payment of dues, membership must be reinstated by a membership vote according to the process for new members.
# The membership should be informed of the reason for cancellation of the original membership.
===Cancelling Membership===
# Members wishing to cancel their HacDC membership should discontinue their dues payments and inform a HacDC board member of their intention.
# Members are responsible for cancelling their dues payment subscriptions in a timely manner - no refunds can be issued for dues paid in error.
# Member should return keys and any HacDC property in their possession as soon as possible
# Keys can be returned in person to a HacDC officer or mailed to the HacDC Secretary at the HacDC mailing address.

= Article III: Expenditures and Reimbursements=
== Section 1: Process==
=== Preferred ===
Preferred way to purchase is by raising earmarked donations from interested members
# Members donate funds to HacDC, earmarking them for specific purchase (by attaching note or emailing the Treasurer)
# HacDC Treasurer buys purchase using HacDC account
# This makes donations tax deductible, reduces paperwork, and makes group ownership of item clear
# HacDC may contribute some percentage of matching funds as finances permit
=== Pre-Approval ===
With pre-approval by Board or membership vote, HacDC members may purchase items with personal funds and get reimbursed by HacDC.
# Receipts must be saved and submitted to Treasurer in order to obtain reimbursement.
# Treasurer will issue check or electronic transfer
=== Post-purchase Approval ===
If approval is not obtained in advance, reimbursement must be approved by member vote - more than 2/3rds of a quorum of members must approve expenditure

== Section 2: Approval==
# Purchases required for the ongoing operation of HacDC (such as rent, insurance, licenses, and utilities) do not require authorization and shall be made at the Treasurer’s discretion.
# Purchases using earmarked funds donated for that purpose do not require approval as long as sufficient money has been contributed.
# Amounts under $50 can be approved in advance by a unanimous vote of 2/3rds or more of the Board of Directors.
#* Expenditures that fail the BoD vote can still be approved by a membership vote
# Amounts over $50 require a membership vote. More than 2/3 of a quorum of members must approve expenditure.
==Project Awesome==
This process allows for the dispersal of funds to various projects. The details are described in [[Project Awesome Rules]]. Project listing is located [[:Category:Project Awesome|here]].

= Article IV: Meetings=
== Section 1: Robert’s Rules ==
Meetings follow Robert’s rules of order, but not obsessively
== Section 2: Schedule ==
Monthly Members’ Meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month.
# Meeting is held on the Third Tuesday if Second Tuesday is a Federal holiday according to US Office of Personnel Management [http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay www.opm.gov].
# In case of circumstances beyond our control that make it difficult to attend the meeting, meeting may be cancelled by the President and rescheduled for the next week

== Section 3: Virtual Attendance==
Meetings may be attended via video or audio conference if available.

== Section 4: Meeting Agenda==
# Directors’ reports, then member reports
# Vote on expenditures and policy changes (Old & New Business)
# Introduce and vote on new members

== Section 5: Meeting Minutes==
Minutes shall be taken using the [monthly members meeting template]

== Section 6: Annual / Special Meetings ==
Important matters such as major purchases, signing new leases, and adopting Standing Rules should be done at the Annual Meeting, or at a Special Meeting called for the purpose

===Annual Meeting Agenda===
# If the Annual Meeting falls on the same day as a Members Meeting, then the Members Meeting Agenda will precede the Annual Meeting Agenda.
# Review and vote on the Standing Rules and Policies of the corporation.
# Receive reports on the activities of the corporation.
# Approve the budget.
# Determine the direction of the corporation in the coming year.
# Election of Board Members

===Special Meetings===

# The petition for a Special Meeting may be conducted by Email.

= Article V: Materiel=
== Section 1: Storage ==
Members and guests can temporarily store their personal items at HacDC
# Items should be kept together in a box or bag labelled with owner’s name
# Members have first priority for storing items in a locker labelled with their name
== Section 2: Long-term Loan ==
Equipment can be left at HacDC under long-term loan from the owner
# Items should be clearly marked as being on loan and from whom
# Owner should note what they loan to HacDC on a Wiki page
# HacDC will try to keep the loaned equipment in good condition but cannot be held responsible for damage or theft, unless other arrangements are written and agreed to by the HacDC Board of directors.
== Section 3: Property Rights ==
Supplies and equipment left at or given to HacDC becomes HacDC property
# We will make an effort to honor the requests of the donors as far as the use and disposition of the items
# However items that are not at least potentially useful for HacDC interests and projects shall not be kept indefinitely. Items deemed not useful to HacDC members and projects may be:
#* Sold (if item has non-trivial value)
#* Given away to members or the general public
#* Discarded
# Once items are deemed unwanted and not saleable, members will be given adequate time to review the items before they are disposed of:
#* Members get first dibs on the unwanted items
#* Then items go on the public tables for anyone to take
#* Remaining items can be recycled if possible or disposed of

= Article VI: Shop equipment and tools=
# Must have signed liability release for everyone that uses tools and shop equipment (including soldering irons and wiring tools)
#* Even guests must read and sign release form, which will be available in the shop area
# People can only use tools and equipment that they are familiar with and can operate safely and correctly
#* Training classes may be required before operating complex equipment like the CNC mill and lathe
# People should use proper safety equipment like safety glasses
# Must clean up work area after use
# Must abide by shop rules as approved of at a duly called member meeting and posted in or near the shop and tools.

= Article VII: Anti-harassment Policy =

See [[Anti-Harassment Policy]]

= Article VIII: Diversity Statement =

See [[Diversity Statement]]

= Article IX: Amending Standing Rules =
The standing rules may be amended at any duly held member meeting by a vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members.

Welcome to the HacDC Wiki

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{{TOCright}}<span style="font-size:large; line-height:1.5em; color:#222">Welcome to HacDC. We are a hacker space located in Washington, DC. HacDC members improve the world by creatively rethinking technology. We break, build, and occasionally abuse technology in the pursuit of greater knowledge about how it works and repurposing it to build new things. Our shop is located in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Heights%2C_Washington%2C_D.C. Columbia Heights] neighborhood of DC.</span>

If you're new here, you should start by looking at our public web site at [http://www.hacdc.org/ hacdc.org]. Our Wiki is mostly for internal organization, but you're welcome to look through to get a sense of what we work on (and consider joining yourself!). We invite you to subscribe to our [https://groups.google.com/a/hacdc.org/group/Blabber/topics Blabber] public discussion mailing list.<hr>

<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
=== Cool Stuff Going On Right Now ===

* [[TECS | The Elements of Computing Systems: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles]]
* [[Byzantium]]
* [[3D Printing]] - Prusa Mendel iteration 2 up and running in the space
* '''Microcontroller Mondays''' (BYO project to work on, get help on, or show off...or just come to check us out! ...usually from 7:30pm on.)
* [[Schemers|"Schemers" a Biweekly SICP study group]] meeting on [http://www.meetup.com/hac-dc/events/64832532/ alternate Tuesdays]
* '''{S,Th}oftware Thursdays''' (BYO project to work on, get help on, or show off...or just come to check us out!) ...usually from 7:30pm on.)
* [[Amateur radio]] '''Ham Radio''' - make stuff, get your license, QSO, test, tinker, learn,...

=== Top Links ===
Themes and threads that span across the other categories in the Wiki. This is also where we keep things that don't easily fit in other categories:

* '''[[Outline]]'''
* [[Proposed Standing Rules]]
* [[GettingHere]]
* [[:Category:Meeting Minutes | Meeting Minutes and Agendas]]
* [[:Category:Classes | Classes]]
* [[:Category:Hacker Travel | Hacker Travel]]

=== [[:Category:Projects]] ===
Where our projects collaborate and document their research and progress. They are generally classified as:
* [[:Category:Project_Awesome | Project Awesome Projects]]
* [[:Category:Ongoing Projects | Ongoing Projects]]
* [[:Category:Previous Projects | Previous Projects]]
* [[:Category:Proposed Projects | Proposed Projects]]

=== [[:Category:In the Space | Records]] ===
Entries relating to the space including layout and events and classes we hold
* [[:Category:Space Configuration | Configuration]]
* [[:Category:Event Planning | Event Planning]]
* [[:Category:Classes | Classes]]
* [[Wishlist]]
* [[:Category:What_I_Stole | What I Stole]]
* [[Inventory | Inventory]]
* [[Procurement | Procurement]]
* [[Suppliers | Suppliers]]
* [[Whiteboard | Whiteboard]]
</div>

<div style="float:right; width:48%;"> 

=== Events ===
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This calendar pulls events from our official [http://www.meetup.com/hac-dc/#calendar Meetup] calendar. A [http://hacdc.org/ics iCal feed] is also available, for enjoying our events from your favorite calendaring software.

=== Past Cool Stuff That Will Happen Again ===

* [[IntrotoVisualsforProgrammers | Intro to Visuals for Programmers]]
* [[Electron Tube Class]]
* Max/MSP Workshop
* [[Quantified Self]]
* [[LightningTalks]]
* [[Intro to Programming]]
* [[AVR Microcontroller Class 2011]]
* [[Great Global Hackerspace Challenge]]
* [[Linux Class]]
* [[Bike Maintenance Class]]
* [[HacDC Spaceblimp 5]]
* [[Robotics Class 2011]]

=== [[:Category:Community]] ===
Pages on people in our community :
* [[:Category:Members | Member User Pages]]
* [[:Category:Friends | Friends of HacDC]]
* [[Heroes | Heroes and people who inspire us]]

=== [[:Category:Policy]] ===
Our Policy Manual is divided into the following subcategories:
* [[Articles_of_Incorporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[MIBS_Simplified_Rules_of_Coordinated_Consensus_through_Chaos | Meeting Rules]]
* [[Privacy_Policy | Privacy Policy]]
* [[Resource_Use_Policy | Resource Use Policy]]
* [[Resource_Disposal | Resource Disposal Policy]]
* [[:Category:Communications Policy | Communications Policy]]
* [[Licensing_Policy | Licensing Policy]]

</div>

Proposed Standing Rules

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= Article I: Voting =
== Section 1: Board Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Board Approval” means a “yes” vote by 4/4 (four out of four), 4/5, 5/5, 5/6, or 6/6 voting board members.
# Board members may vote at a duly held board meeting, or
# Board members may vote by email
# Board members have 24 hours from the email vote request to respond
== Section 2: Member Approval ==
Unless otherwise specified, “Member Approval” means a “yes” vote by a majority of a quorum of members at a duly called meeting.
== Section 3: Quorum ==
According to Bylaws, quorum is 25% of members in good standing
# Non-paying members are not in good standing and are not included in count.
# Required fraction of members is rounded down to determine quorum size.
== Section 4: Virtual ==
Members who participate in meetings using two-way audio or video conferencing systems such as Skype or Google+ Hangouts shall be considered to be attending the meetings for the purposes of quorum counts and voting.
# Identity of remote member must be endorsed by Secretary or three members present
# If any member questions the identity of a remote participant,

= Article II: Membership =
==Section 1: Membership Types, requirements, privileges==
===Full members (PV=Paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
#Members must be voted in at a monthly meeting
#Members pay USD $50/mo dues using a method deemed acceptable by the Treasurer.
====Privileges====
*Voting on HacDC’s priorities and direction
*Key and code for the space, enabling 24-hour access
*@hacdc.org Google email and docs account
*Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
*Opportunity for storage locker in space (as available)
===Reduced-fee Student/Starving Hacker members (P-V=Paying Less,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Meet any of these criteria for reduced fees:
## Be a full-time student
## Show Financial hardship
# Email BoD and request reduced-fee status
# Become member as with Full Member
# If approved, pay $20/mo dues
====Privileges - same as full members====
===Fee-waived members (P*V=Not paying,Voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in as member at a monthly meeting
# Should be making an extraordinary contribution to HacDC
# Must be approved by either:
## BoD vote Must request fee-waiver from BoD - confidential
## Member vote
# Status must be re-approved yearly
====Privileges - same as voting members====
===Honorary members (P*V*=Not paying, not voting member)===
====Requirements====
# Must have been voted in to regular membership at monthly meeting
# Must have made extraordinary contribution to HacDC
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedure====
# Voted in by a quorum of members
# Status must be renewed yearly
===Friends of HacDC (PV*=Paying, not voting Friend)===
====Requirements====
# Sign up for a “Friend of HacDC” subscription payment of $13.37/mo or more
====Privileges====
* @hacdc.org Google email and docs account
* Membership in the HacDC:Members mailing list
====Procedures====
#Sign up for monthly payment using instructions on HacDC website
==Section 2: Temporary waiver of dues==
==Section 3: Membership induction procedure options==
# Potential member comes to monthly Member meeting and gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# Potential member can’t come to meeting but sends prepared statement (written, video, etc) which is given at monthly Member meeting.
#* Must be nominated by a member and two other members present at the meeting must vouch for potential member.
#* New member gets voted in by unanimous consent of all members present (quorum not required).
# If unanimous vote of members present is not attained, a new member may be approved by a vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members.

==Section 4: Restoring Membership==
===Lapsed Membership===
# Membership in HacDC is considered lapsed if the monthly membership dues is not paid by the end of the month.
# Lapsed memberships may be restored to memberships in good standing by paying missed dues up through the current month, or by approval of the Board.
# According to Bylaws, membership is revoked after three months of non-payment of dues.
===Cancelled Membership===
# If Membership was cancelled by Member, it may be restored without member vote by restarting the Membership dues subscription payments.
# If Membership was cancelled due to non-payment of dues, membership must be reinstated by a membership vote according to the process for new members.
# The membership should be informed of the reason for cancellation of the original membership.
===Cancelling Membership===
# Members wishing to cancel their HacDC membership should discontinue their dues payments and inform a HacDC board member of their intention.
# Members are responsible for cancelling their dues payment subscriptions in a timely manner - no refunds can be issued for dues paid in error.
# Member should return keys and any HacDC property in their possession as soon as possible
# Keys can be returned in person to a HacDC officer or mailed to the HacDC Secretary at the HacDC mailing address.

= Article III: Expenditures and Reimbursements=
== Section 1: Process==
=== Preferred ===
Preferred way to purchase is by raising earmarked donations from interested members
# Members donate funds to HacDC, earmarking them for specific purchase (by attaching note or emailing the Treasurer)
# HacDC Treasurer buys purchase using HacDC account
# This makes donations tax deductible, reduces paperwork, and makes group ownership of item clear
# HacDC may contribute some percentage of matching funds as finances permit
=== Pre-Approval ===
With pre-approval by Board or membership vote, HacDC members may purchase items with personal funds and get reimbursed by HacDC.
# Receipts must be saved and submitted to Treasurer in order to obtain reimbursement.
# Treasurer will issue check or electronic transfer
=== Post-purchase Approval ===
If approval is not obtained in advance, reimbursement must be approved by member vote - more than 2/3rds of a quorum of members must approve expenditure

== Section 2: Approval==
# Purchases required for the ongoing operation of HacDC (such as rent, insurance, licenses, and utilities) do not require authorization and shall be made at the Treasurer’s discretion.
# Purchases using earmarked funds donated for that purpose do not require approval as long as sufficient money has been contributed.
# Amounts under $50 can be approved in advance by a unanimous vote of 2/3rds or more of the Board of Directors.
#* Expenditures that fail the BoD vote can still be approved by a membership vote
# Amounts over $50 require a membership vote. More than 2/3 of a quorum of members must approve expenditure.
==Project Awesome==
This process allows for the dispersal of funds to various projects. The details are described in [[Project Awesome Rules]]. Project listing is located [[:Category:Project Awesome|here]].

= Article IV: Meetings=
== Section 1: Robert’s Rules ==
Meetings follow Robert’s rules of order, but not obsessively
== Section 2: Schedule ==
Monthly Members’ Meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month.
# Meeting is held on the Third Tuesday if Second Tuesday is a Federal holiday.
# In case of circumstances beyond our control that make it difficult to attend the meeting, meeting may be cancelled by the President and rescheduled for the next week

== Section 3: Virtual Attendance==
Meetings may be attended via video or audio conference if available.

== Section 4: Meeting Agenda==
# Directors’ reports, then member reports
# Vote on expenditures and policy changes (Old & New Business)
# Introduce and vote on new members

== Section 5: Meeting Minutes==
Minutes shall be taken using the [monthly members meeting template]

== Section 6: Annual / Special Meetings ==
Important matters such as major purchases, signing new leases, and adopting Standing Rules should be done at the Annual Meeting, or at a Special Meeting called for the purpose

===Annual Meeting Agenda===
# If the Annual Meeting falls on the same day as a Members Meeting, then the Members Meeting Agenda will precede the Annual Meeting Agenda.
# Review and vote on the Standing Rules and Policies of the corporation.
# Receive reports on the activities of the corporation.
# Approve the budget.
# Determine the direction of the corporation in the coming year.
# Election of Board Members

===Special Meetings===

# The petition for a Special Meeting may be conducted by Email.

= Article V: Materiel=
== Section 1: Storage ==
Members and guests can temporarily store their personal items at HacDC
# Items should be kept together in a box or bag labelled with owner’s name
# Members have first priority for storing items in a locker labelled with their name
== Section 2: Long-term Loan ==
Equipment can be left at HacDC under long-term loan from the owner
# Items should be clearly marked as being on loan and from whom
# Owner should note what they loan to HacDC on a Wiki page
# HacDC will try to keep the loaned equipment in good condition but cannot be held responsible for damage or theft, unless other arrangements are written and agreed to by the HacDC Board of directors.
== Section 3: Property Rights ==
Supplies and equipment left at or given to HacDC becomes HacDC property
# We will make an effort to honor the requests of the donors as far as the use and disposition of the items
# However items that are not at least potentially useful for HacDC interests and projects shall not be kept indefinitely. Items deemed not useful to HacDC members and projects may be:
#* Sold (if item has non-trivial value)
#* Given away to members or the general public
#* Discarded
# Once items are deemed unwanted and not saleable, members will be given adequate time to review the items before they are disposed of:
#* Members get first dibs on the unwanted items
#* Then items go on the public tables for anyone to take
#* Remaining items can be recycled if possible or disposed of

= Article VI: Shop equipment and tools=
# Must have signed liability release for everyone that uses tools and shop equipment (including soldering irons and wiring tools)
#* Even guests must read and sign release form, which will be available in the shop area
# People can only use tools and equipment that they are familiar with and can operate safely and correctly
#* Training classes may be required before operating complex equipment like the CNC mill and lathe
# People should use proper safety equipment like safety glasses
# Must clean up work area after use

= Article VII: Anti-harassment Policy =

See [[Anti-Harassment Policy]]

= Article VIII: Diversity Statement =

See [[Diversity Statement]]

= Article IX: Amending Standing Rules =
The standing rules may be amended at any duly held member meeting by a vote of 2/3rds of a quorum of members.

File:HacDC PA Projects-2013 02.pdf

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File:HacDC Financials 2013 02.pdf

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[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
March 12, 2013

Meeting called to order at x:xx p.m. by

Members Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2013 02 12]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==

=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for February 2013: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2013_02.pdf]]. We gained one new member (Philip Westlow). The other two members voted in last meeting have not paid their dues yet. We lost Stephen Beuttel and dropped Reuven Cohen after 4 months without dues payment. We had 55 paying members and 2 non-paying members. Our dues revenue continues to meet our expenses again, and thanks to those that donate extra we had a regular (non-earmarked) monthly net of $563.

Quorum is 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

We had a surplus so I am able to declare a $450 Project Awesome dividend and add $113 to our reserves. Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for February: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_02.pdf]]. Thanks to everyone that voted for projects in February, there are now nine votes total.

There have been no reports for Project 3DP (3D Printing, contact Andy Ta) for the last two months so the project is suspended and will get no additional funding. If there is no report for next month it will be '''cancelled''' and any funds returned to the general. Andy, if you are out there, file a report or have someone else do it! And if you don't think you'll want to continue as coordinator, please turn it over to someone else.

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

=== Project 3DP ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==
None.

== New Business ==
===Allocate Laser funds back to HacDC===
Propose to suspend Project Awesome Laser and allocate funds back to a general laser fund. Many members have expressed interest and out of respect for the democratic process we need to form a committee to make recommendations on the laser cutter purchase.

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at x:xx pm

Annual Meeting 2013

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Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T22:35:23Z

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[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)
* http://en.shenhuilaser.com/Product.asp?BigClassName=Laser%20Engraving%20Machine

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

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[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?8-Engravers-Forum

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T19:34:33Z

Tslagle: /* More affordable */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)
* http://www.brightstarlasers.com/laser_engravers.htm (Shawnee, KS)

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T19:28:55Z

Tslagle: /* More affordable */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html
* http://www.wklaser.com/product/57.html G Weike (Jinan China)

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T19:23:05Z

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[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

==== Upper-tier Brands ====
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO with local reps)
** Entry level Zing 16 is $8K
* http://www.ulsinc.com/ (Scottsdale AZ with local reps)
* http://www.gccworld.com/laserproi_en/engr_prod_model.html (Taipei Taiwan/Walnut CA with local reps)
* http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US-US/Laser-Machines/Pages/Product-Overview.aspx (Austria/Ypsilanti, MI with local reps)
** Entry level Speedy 100 is $18K

==== More affordable ====
* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T18:21:49Z

Tslagle: /* Tales of woe */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/160482-full_spectrum_laser_posts.html (FSLaser CNC forum pulled by CEO)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T17:17:41Z

Tslagle: /* Reviews/Articles */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line
** http://www.inhale3d.com/tag/full-spectrum-laser/
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T17:15:22Z

Tslagle: /* Tales of woe */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line!
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html (FSlaser salesman slams other companies and rep denies it, then does the same thing)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html (FS laser uses 60W power supply for 90W laser and won't honor warranty when it burns up)
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/163429-full_spectrum_laser_kickstarter_scam-2.html (two people slamming the software)
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html (laser came with lots of issues)

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T17:07:48Z

Tslagle: /* Links to Laser Cutter Info */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
** on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/jibberwukie/m.html
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
** On YouTube as: http://www.youtube.com/user/speedythinker
** Resells Triumph Lasers? Different paint job
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
** resells http://www.morntech.com/product.asp?bigclassid=3&smallclassid=101,
** On eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/perfectcustomgifts_com/m.html
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
** Also http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp
** also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php
* Steven Hobley: http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/?s=china

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Reviews/Articles ===
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.kevingunn.org/?p=227
** http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/21/full-spectrum-deluxe-hobby-laser-review/
** http://www.plasma2002.com/blog/2012/04/18/on-buying-and-using-a-laser-cutter/
*** Owner reports that it now has an electrical short from the laser supply to the water line!
* Generic Chinese
** http://hackaday.com/2011/04/14/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china/ (has comments on FSLaser 40W hobby model)
** http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml
** Stephen Hobley
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/11/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-one/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/12/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/13/buying-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-three/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/15/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/04/25/upgrading-a-laser-cutter-from-china-part-two/
*** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/05/05/aligning-40-watt-laser-mirrors-without-burning-your-eyeballs-out/

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html
* Full Spectrum Engineering
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156252-fs_laser_just_lost_sale.html
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/168735-how_reliable_laser_power_supplies_how_about_full_spectrums_warranty.html
* GK Weike
** http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_laser_engraving_cutting_machine_discussion/156159-lc900n_gk_weike_90w_laser_cutter_review.html

=== Other info ===
* http://www.imajeenyus.com/workshop/20090506_laser_cutter/index.shtml (ventilation and cooling)

=== DIY Laser Cutters ===
* Stephen Hobley
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/ (DIY version)
** http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2011/10/11/diy-co2-laser-cutter-more-test-cuts/

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-25T16:38:04Z

Tslagle: /* Tales of woe */

Laser Cutter Links

2013-02-24T06:34:02Z

Tslagle: /* Manufacturers */

PA LaserCutter

2013-02-12T22:50:10Z

Tslagle: /* Project Summary */

[[Category:Project_Awesome]]

=== Project Summary ===
; Project Code
: LASER
; Project Contact
: Tim Slagle (tim at slagle dot org)
; Project Status
: Not yet proposed
; Project Description
: The goal of this project is to buy and set up a laser cutter in the HacDC space. Funds from Project Awesome will add to exiting earmarked money and additional donations for the initial purchase of the machine, and will support its ongoing maintenance and repair.
; Links To Other Project Pages
: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/LaserCutterLinks
; License or IP status
: The laser cutter will be a machine in the space, available for use to everyone with the proper training. Objects will be created on it from design files that can have their own license terms.

=== Additional Info ===

We currently have $1500 earmarked for the laser cutter: $1000 from the church for Martin's intercom wiring, and $500 from a joint WPA/HacDC workshop on computing with Arduino and Processing. From $3000-$3400 will be needed to buy the entry-level laser and pay for accessories, so some additional fundraising will probably be needed to make the initial purchase. I think we can raise ~$1500 from additional member donations and $400 from Project Awesome over the coming months so it seems very doable.

Here is a [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/hobby-lasers/40w-deluxe-hobby-laser-engraver-and-cutter LINK] to the laser cutter I have been looking at from Full Spectrum Lasers. It has a 40W tube and a 9.5"x14.5" laserable work area. It is driven from a custom driver under MS Windows, which claims to support any software that can output to a printer.

If more than $3000 can be raised we may be able to get a more capable laser, such as [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/hobby-lasers/newhobby this one], which has a larger 20"x12" cutting area. It sells for $1000 more than the entry model.

Other laser models and companies will be considered as funding permits. However I would like to buy something that will not require a lot of work to set up or rebuild, and I am not interested in making a laser cutter from scratch or plans - I want something that can be used for other projects ASAP and is not a project in itself!

Cutters at this level usually require some alignment and setup after they are shipped. I have a bunch of experience with optics and lasers (but not with CO2 lasers) so I would volunteer to get it up and running once we receive it. I would also set up a MS Windows PC and have already purchased a copy of Corel Draw X5 to use for printing and converting artwork (other Windows software such as Inkscape will be installed as well.)

In addition to the machine itself (entry model is $2350+$160 s/h/insurance), I would get an air compressor ($150), a water bath for cooling (5 gallon bucket - water pump is included), beam combiner alignment laser ($300), 2 year extended warranty ($300), and two safety goggles ($100 total). Some additional hoses and hardware will probably be need to vent the cutting chamber outside. So I would spend a total of $3360 if we can raise the money.

The larger area model costs $3500 but includes the beam combiner. Total cost is $3500+$125(s/h)+$35(insurance)+$150(air compressor)+$250(exhaust fan)+$300(2 year warranty)= $4360. Safety goggles and misc vent hardware might add $140. I would also like to get an external water chiller so we don't have a bucket under the table - it is $350 so call it $4850 total.

A 60W laser with 20x12 inch cutting area starts at $5500 from [http://hurricanelasers.com/floyd Hurricane Lasers] or [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/pro-series/20x12-laser-engraver FS Laser] but shipping is about $400 and a better water chiller is required (maybe $600). So I'd expect the total price to be more like $7000.

File:HacDC PA Projects-2013 01.pdf

2013-02-12T22:37:34Z

Tslagle:

File:HacDC Financials 2013 01.pdf

2013-02-12T22:36:47Z

Tslagle:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 02 12

2013-02-12T22:36:23Z

Tslagle: /* Treasurer's Report */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
February 12, 2013

Meeting called to order at ____ by ____

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08]] Approved.

== Recognition ==
* Jamie - getting the 3x3 working via marathon phone call to Megapath

== Director Reports ==

=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===
* Did a great job of showing off for Gates Foundation / Beyond Access visit
* aaronsw Memorial Hackathon went pretty well
* ShmooCon is this weekend
* HacDC LUG - Mailing list is setup already

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for January 2013: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2013_01.pdf]]. We gained three new membership subscriptions (from Ahmed Aden, Nicholas Jacobsen, and TJ Johnson, and lost Peter Edworthy. We had 55 paying members and 2 non-paying members. Our dues revenue is greater than expenses again, thanks to everyone for paying and thanks again to those that donate extra. With extra donations we had a non-earmarked monthly net of $322.

I rolled over the accounting spreadsheets for 2013 but have not yet filed our 990-N with the IRS (due in April) or renewed our business license with DC (due in March). I will be sending out donation acknowledgement letters for 2012 as soon as time permits.

Quorum is 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

We had a small surplus so I am able to declare a $200 Project Awesome dividend and add $122 to our reserves. Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for January: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2013_01.pdf]]. We don't have a lot of votes for Project Awesome projects so if you want some say in how money is spent at HacDC please email your vote to awesome@hacdc.org!

=== Secretary's Report ===
* [[Anti-Harassment Policy]] and [[Diversity Statement]] are ready to be voted on next month at the Annual Meeting
* inviting recipients of (defunct?) HacDC Newsletter to subscribe to new announcements list (10 at a time...)
* could coordinate writing of a please-donate spiel that instructors/speakers would be encouraged to read at the beginning of public events and classes

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===
* White House/FEMA presentation
* 0.3a release soon
* Applied for Informsec grant [https://www.informsec.net/techgrants2/ https://www.informsec.net/techgrants2/]

=== Project KITBUILD ===

=== Project 3DP ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at: ____

Regular Member Meeting 2013 02 12

2013-02-12T22:06:50Z

Tslagle: /* Project Awesome Reports */

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-17T17:10:24Z

Tslagle: /* Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs */

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-17T17:02:35Z

Tslagle: /* Manufacturers */

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-17T16:21:31Z

Tslagle: /* Manufacturers */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
* http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/ (same as JCut)
* http://www.triumphlaser.com/Products.asp also on eBay as http://www.ebay.com/sch/triumphsystem/m.html

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-17T16:19:09Z

Tslagle: /* Manufacturers */

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)
* http://www.cnc-laser-cutter.com/ (same as JCut)

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-17T15:48:28Z

Tslagle:

[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ (Middletown, OH)
* http://hurricanelasers.com/ (Las Vegas, NV)
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/ (Golden, CO)
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/ (Jinan, Shandong China)
* http://www.thunderlaser.com/ (Shenzen, China)
* http://www.lightobject.com/CNC-CO2-Laser-C11.aspx (Elk Grove, CA, ships from China?)
* http://legacylasers.com/Laserengravers.html (Defiance, PA)
* http://www.logilase.com/products.html (Ontario Canada)
* http://morntechusa.com/lasermachines.html (Stockton, CA)
* http://www.hflaser.com/Laser-Cutter.html (Redsail Laser, Shandong, China)
* http://www.jqlaser.com/products/product_20_1.html (Jinan China)
* http://www.cncrouter.cn/productlist.aspx?cid=18 (Jinan Shandong China)
* http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1 (West Yorkshire, England UK)
* http://www.jcutcnclaser.com/pro.asp?type=25 (Jinan China)

=== Laser Cutter Forums and Blogs ===

* http://www.cnczone.com/forums/#laser_engraving_cutting_machines
* http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/vbul/forum/forum.php

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

=== Comparison Charts ===

* https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0ArzfvXpex4x8dHhpMmJINlNMclBjRm9uMmM5RExnVXc&hl=en&output=html

=== Tales of woe ===

* EXLAS/XYZ-tech http://www.cnczone.com/forums/exlas_lasers/140399-need_some_help_direction.html

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-16T21:30:02Z

Tslagle:

Laser Cutter Links

2013-01-16T20:11:59Z

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[[Category:Equipment]]

== Links to Laser Cutter Info ==

=== Manufacturers ===

* http://fslaser.com/products/lasers
* http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/
* http://hurricanelasers.com/
* http://www.epiloglaser.com/
* http://www.xyz-tech.com/

=== Hackerspace Laser Cutter Pages ===

* http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/Laser_Cutter

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T23:15:15Z

Tslagle: /* Member Reports */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost two (Daniel Watson and Greg Rice). We had 53 paying members and 4 non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

We received a total of almost $1900 in donations earmarked for Project LASER in December! That brings the total to $4459, which is enough to buy the Full Spectrum Engineering "newhobby" laser. More funding will be needed for the cooling pump, protective eyewear, and venting hardware however.

I continue to read (on CNCzone.com) some stories of shabby treatment of customers by FSLaser - not honoring warranties, not paying for shipping on defective parts, lasers arriving pretty trashed from China, etc. So I want to do a full search of alternatives before pulling the trigger. If we are able to afford a 60W from somewhere else I think I'd go for that instead - the 40W FSlaser needs multiple passes to cut 1/4" materials. --TMS

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

No action unfortunately. Being realistic, I probably won't have time to put a workshop together until the end of February. If someone else wants to do one they could use my collection of soldering irons and tools. --TMS

== Member Reports ==

=== Tim Slagle ===
I'm hoping to set up info@hacdc.org as our inbox for help and information requests. Google Groups has a collaborative inbox feature we will use to try and track the requests to make sure stuff isn't getting lost in the cracks.

I'm putting together a "Stuff and Space" committee to help write Standing Rules on how we manage and disposition our stuff, and allocate space. We have myself, Martin, DanB, and are waiting to hear from David Whiteis. With luck we will have something to vote on at the annual meeting.

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T23:10:16Z

Tslagle: /* Treasurer's Report */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost two (Daniel Watson and Greg Rice). We had 53 paying members and 4 non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

We received a total of almost $1900 in donations earmarked for Project LASER in December! That brings the total to $4459, which is enough to buy the Full Spectrum Engineering "newhobby" laser. More funding will be needed for the cooling pump, protective eyewear, and venting hardware however.

I continue to read (on CNCzone.com) some stories of shabby treatment of customers by FSLaser - not honoring warranties, not paying for shipping on defective parts, lasers arriving pretty trashed from China, etc. So I want to do a full search of alternatives before pulling the trigger. If we are able to afford a 60W from somewhere else I think I'd go for that instead - the 40W FSlaser needs multiple passes to cut 1/4" materials. --TMS

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

No action unfortunately. Being realistic, I probably won't have time to put a workshop together until the end of February. If someone else wants to do one they could use my collection of soldering irons and tools. --TMS

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T18:01:26Z

Tslagle: /* Project LASER */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost one (Daniel Watson). We had 53 paying members and five non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

We received a total of almost $1900 in donations earmarked for Project LASER in December! That brings the total to $4459, which is enough to buy the Full Spectrum Engineering "newhobby" laser. More funding will be needed for the cooling pump, protective eyewear, and venting hardware however.

I continue to read (on CNCzone.com) some stories of shabby treatment of customers by FSLaser - not honoring warranties, not paying for shipping on defective parts, lasers arriving pretty trashed from China, etc. So I want to do a full search of alternatives before pulling the trigger. If we are able to afford a 60W from somewhere else I think I'd go for that instead - the 40W FSlaser needs multiple passes to cut 1/4" materials. --TMS

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

No action unfortunately. Being realistic, I probably won't have time to put a workshop together until the end of February. If someone else wants to do one they could use my collection of soldering irons and tools. --TMS

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T18:01:02Z

Tslagle: /* Project KITBUILD */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost one (Daniel Watson). We had 53 paying members and five non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

We received a total of almost $1900 in donations earmarked for Project LASER in December! That brings the total to $4459, which is enough to buy the Full Spectrum Engineering "newhobby" laser. More funding will be needed for the cooling pump, protective eyewear, and venting hardware however.

I continue to read (on CNCzone.com) some stories of shabby treatment of customers by FSLaser - not honoring warranties, not paying for shipping on defective parts, lasers arriving pretty trashed from China, etc. So I want to do a full search of alternatives before pulling the trigger. If we are able to afford a 60W from somewhere else I think I'd go for that instead - the 40W FSlaser needs multiple passes to cut 1/4" materials. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

No action unfortunately. Being realistic, I probably won't have time to put a workshop together until the end of February. If someone else wants to do one they could use my collection of soldering irons and tools. --TMS

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

File:HacDC PA Projects-2012 12.pdf

2013-01-08T17:49:29Z

Tslagle:

File:HacDC Financials 2012 12.pdf

2013-01-08T17:48:44Z

Tslagle:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T17:17:29Z

Tslagle: /* Project LASER */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost one (Daniel Watson). We had 53 paying members and five non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

We received a total of almost $1900 in donations earmarked for Project LASER in December! That brings the total to $4459, which is enough to buy the Full Spectrum Engineering "newhobby" laser. More funding will be needed for the cooling pump, protective eyewear, and venting hardware however.

I continue to read (on CNCzone.com) some stories of shabby treatment of customers by FSLaser - not honoring warranties, not paying for shipping on defective parts, lasers arriving pretty trashed from China, etc. So I want to do a full search of alternatives before pulling the trigger. If we are able to afford a 60W from somewhere else I think I'd go for that instead - the 40W FSlaser needs multiple passes to cut 1/4" materials. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T17:00:55Z

Tslagle: /* Treasurer's Report */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for December 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_12.pdf]]. We gained two new members (Paul Commons and Christine Prefontaine), and lost one (Daniel Watson). We had 53 paying members and five non-paying members (two are in transition between payment methods). This leaves us below the 57 we need to meet expenses with dues alone again. Members kicking in extra are keeping us positive again this month - thanks!

We had some extra expenses ($100 guard tip and $120 for a year of Clear internet service) so we finished slightly negative (-$12) on regular expenses compared to dues and non-earmarked donations.

Quorum remains at 14.

==== Project Awesome ====

Since we were net negative in regular income and expenses, there is no Project Awesome dividend for December. However there were a large amount of earmarked donations for Project LASER - thanks everyone! Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for December: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_12.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

The response to my request for additional donations to Project LASER has been awesome - $1350 from 11 members, plus $100 cash from the November meeting. So with the previously earmarked $2566, we are at $4016!! In addition, Brian Harrington's company is supposed to give us a matching donation of at least $250. My total for the Full Spectrum Laser "new hobby" model laser order was $4360 so we are very close!

If anyone has suggestions on a better laser cutter for ~$4400 all in, please let me know! People have some complaints about Full Spectrum Engineering and although the laser seems like a good value, it is not the equal of the "real" ones from Epilog or wherever. I'll certainly do more research before going through with the order. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T16:21:44Z

Tslagle: /* Recognition */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for November 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_11.pdf]] We had one member join (Joseph Curtin), and four members dropped or were dropped (Alan McCosh, Lawrence Scott, Ketan Kadiwala, and sean rutledge). '''Nine''' non-paying members left us with only 48 paying members. This is far below the 57 we need to meet expenses, and I hope we can turn the trend around ASAP. I sent out many emails and got some dues signups but quite a few are still outstanding.

Quorum remains at 14.

Ignoring our uncashed rent check, regular expenses exceeded dues revenues and additional donations by $138.

==== Project Awesome ====

We deferred $300 Project Awesome funds to this month, but because of the shortfall I am only able to declare a $100 project dividend for November. Two other projects got proposed (BYZANTIUM and KITBUILD) but no one actually voted for BYZANTIUM yet, so $33 went to KITBUILD and $67 went to Project LASER in November.

Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for November: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_11.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

The response to my request for additional donations to Project LASER has been awesome - $1350 from 11 members, plus $100 cash from the November meeting. So with the previously earmarked $2566, we are at $4016!! In addition, Brian Harrington's company is supposed to give us a matching donation of at least $250. My total for the Full Spectrum Laser "new hobby" model laser order was $4360 so we are very close!

If anyone has suggestions on a better laser cutter for ~$4400 all in, please let me know! People have some complaints about Full Spectrum Engineering and although the laser seems like a good value, it is not the equal of the "real" ones from Epilog or wherever. I'll certainly do more research before going through with the order. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2013 01 08

2013-01-08T16:14:34Z

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[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
January 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 19:xx by Eric

Members Present:
Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11]]

== Recognition ==
iates his effort.

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for November 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_11.pdf]] We had one member join (Joseph Curtin), and four members dropped or were dropped (Alan McCosh, Lawrence Scott, Ketan Kadiwala, and sean rutledge). '''Nine''' non-paying members left us with only 48 paying members. This is far below the 57 we need to meet expenses, and I hope we can turn the trend around ASAP. I sent out many emails and got some dues signups but quite a few are still outstanding.

Quorum remains at 14.

Ignoring our uncashed rent check, regular expenses exceeded dues revenues and additional donations by $138.

==== Project Awesome ====

We deferred $300 Project Awesome funds to this month, but because of the shortfall I am only able to declare a $100 project dividend for November. Two other projects got proposed (BYZANTIUM and KITBUILD) but no one actually voted for BYZANTIUM yet, so $33 went to KITBUILD and $67 went to Project LASER in November.

Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for November: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_11.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

The response to my request for additional donations to Project LASER has been awesome - $1350 from 11 members, plus $100 cash from the November meeting. So with the previously earmarked $2566, we are at $4016!! In addition, Brian Harrington's company is supposed to give us a matching donation of at least $250. My total for the Full Spectrum Laser "new hobby" model laser order was $4360 so we are very close!

If anyone has suggestions on a better laser cutter for ~$4400 all in, please let me know! People have some complaints about Full Spectrum Engineering and although the laser seems like a good value, it is not the equal of the "real" ones from Epilog or wherever. I'll certainly do more research before going through with the order. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11

2012-12-11T21:14:46Z

Tslagle: /* Project KITBUILD */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
December 11, 2012

Meeting called to order at _____ by _____

Members Present:

Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 11 13]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for November 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_11.pdf]] We had one member join (Joseph Curtin), and four members dropped or were dropped (Alan McCosh, Lawrence Scott, Ketan Kadiwala, and sean rutledge). '''Nine''' non-paying members left us with only 48 paying members. This is far below the 57 we need to meet expenses, and I hope we can turn the trend around ASAP. I sent out many emails and got some dues signups but quite a few are still outstanding.

Quroum remains at 14.

Ignoring our uncashed rent check, regular expenses exceeded dues revenues and additional donations by $138.

==== Project Awesome ====

We deferred $300 Project Awesome funds to this month, but because of the shortfall I am only able to declare a $100 project dividend for November. Two other projects got proposed (BYZANTIUM and KITBUILD) but no one actually voted for BYZANTIUM yet, so $33 went to KITBUILD and $67 went to Project LASER in November.

Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for November: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_11.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

The response to my request for additional donations to Project LASER has been awesome - $1350 from 11 members, plus $100 cash from the November meeting. So with the previously earmarked $2566, we are at $4016!! In addition, Brian Harrington's company is supposed to give us a matching donation of at least $250. My total for the Full Spectrum Laser "new hobby" model laser order was $4360 so we are very close!

If anyone has suggestions on a better laser cutter for ~$4400 all in, please let me know! People have some complaints about Full Spectrum Engineering and although the laser seems like a good value, it is not the equal of the "real" ones from Epilog or whereever. I'll certainly do more research before going through with the order. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

There was a hot sale at www.PartsExpress.com so I bought 10 sets of irons, solder, wick, tools, and DMMs. Total cost was about $300. I also bought 30 SMT Christmas tree kits for $1 each. We will figure out reimbursement details later. Been too busy with Project LASER to plan a workshop but am still interested. --Tim

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

* Proposal to approve holiday gift of $100 to our excellent security guard.

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

Regular Member Meeting 2012 12 11

2012-12-11T20:15:06Z

Tslagle: /* Project LASER */

[[Category:Meeting Minutes]]

== Time and Location ==
December 11, 2012

Meeting called to order at _____ by _____

Members Present:

Others Present:

[[Quorum]] met?

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 11 13]]

== Recognition ==

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===

=== Vice President's Report ===

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for November 2012: [[File:HacDC_Financials_2012_11.pdf]] We had one member join (Joseph Curtin), and four members dropped or were dropped (Alan McCosh, Lawrence Scott, Ketan Kadiwala, and sean rutledge). '''Nine''' non-paying members left us with only 48 paying members. This is far below the 57 we need to meet expenses, and I hope we can turn the trend around ASAP. I sent out many emails and got some dues signups but quite a few are still outstanding.

Quroum remains at 14.

Ignoring our uncashed rent check, regular expenses exceeded dues revenues and additional donations by $138.

==== Project Awesome ====

We deferred $300 Project Awesome funds to this month, but because of the shortfall I am only able to declare a $100 project dividend for November. Two other projects got proposed (BYZANTIUM and KITBUILD) but no one actually voted for BYZANTIUM yet, so $33 went to KITBUILD and $67 went to Project LASER in November.

Here is the Project Awesome spreadsheet for November: [[File:HacDC_PA_Projects-2012_11.pdf]].

=== Secretary's Report ===

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
====Martin====

====Andy====

== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports ==

=== Project LASER ===

The response to my request for additional donations to Project LASER has been awesome - $1350 from 11 members, plus $100 cash from the November meeting. So with the previously earmarked $2566, we are at $4016!! In addition, Brian Harrington's company is supposed to give us a matching donation of at least $250. My total for the Full Spectrum Laser "new hobby" model laser order was $4360 so we are very close!

If anyone has suggestions on a better laser cutter for ~$4400 all in, please let me know! People have some complaints about Full Spectrum Engineering and although the laser seems like a good value, it is not the equal of the "real" ones from Epilog or whereever. I'll certainly do more research before going through with the order. --Tim

=== Project BYZANTIUM ===

=== Project KITBUILD ===

== Member Reports ==

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

* Proposal to approve holiday gift of $100 to our excellent security guard.

== New Members ==

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at:

File:HacDC PA Projects-2012 11.pdf

2012-12-09T21:47:40Z

Tslagle:

File:HacDC Financials 2012 11.pdf

2012-12-09T21:45:17Z

Tslagle: