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F3-robot

2013-11-13T17:42:26Z

Whiteisd:

David Whiteis has loaned the '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' to Dr. Nuno Martin's group at the University of Maryland.

HacDC members interested in working with the robot should get in touch with David.

[[File:f3-robot-drawing-edited.jpg|200px|thumb|left|CRS F3 Robotic Arm]]

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

We may use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

David sent an email on 3-8-13 to 'marylandfilmmakersclub@gmail.com' to see if the film school students at http://www.marylandfilmmakersclub.com/home.html are interested in collaborating on a project.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More on Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

For several months the F3 robot was at Chas Colburn's place, before it was loaned to the University of Maryland.

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

F3-robot

2013-03-08T18:13:19Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

[[File:f3-robot-drawing-edited.jpg|200px|thumb|left|CRS F3 Robotic Arm]]

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

David sent an email on 3-8-13 to 'marylandfilmmakersclub@gmail.com' to see if the film school students at http://www.marylandfilmmakersclub.com/home.html are interested in collaborating on a project.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More in Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

F3-robot

2013-03-07T15:48:11Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

[[File:f3-robot-drawing-edited.jpg|200px|thumb|left|CRS F3 Robotic Arm]]

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More in Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

F3-robot

2013-03-07T15:46:56Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

[[File:f3-robot-drawing-edited.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More in Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

File:F3-robot-drawing-edited.jpg

2013-03-07T15:46:03Z

Whiteisd:

F3-robot

2013-03-07T15:26:14Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More in Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

F3-robot

2013-03-07T15:25:07Z

Whiteisd: /* 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: */

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet. Will it be you that drives this project?

== More in Maker Tech Tuesdays: ==

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

F3-robot

2013-03-07T15:21:36Z

Whiteisd: /* Videoing stuff: */

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

You could do great stop-motion animation with the setup. Your camera could move slightly every time your parts/clay are moved, making for a much more dynamic and flowing movie than when the camera stays in a static position.

If you programmed the arm to move the camera through the air in a big, elaborate flowing path, and then had someone who was a hotshot at flying miniature RC helicopters fly a pattern that kept it in front of the lens, that would make an amazing video.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet.

----

More info about Maker Tech Tuesdays:

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

Category:Byzantium

2013-03-07T15:14:12Z

Whiteisd: minor edit, two words

== THIS PAGE IS DEPRECATED ==
'''The contents of this HacDC Byzantium wiki are considered deprecated, they are preserved for historic purposes only. For the most up-to-date information on Project Byzantium, please visit the new website: http://www.project-byzantium.org'''

'''The new wiki is located on Github: https://github.com/Byzantium/Byzantium/wiki'''

-----

This project was launched with a sprint on Feb 25-27, 2011.
Sprints will be held the last weekend of every month.

The development wiki page is [[Byzantium_Live_Distro|here]].

The official mailing list is [http://groups.google.com/a/hacdc.org/group/Byzantium/?hl=en here].

The official Github organization page is [https://github.com/Byzantium/Byzantium here].

'''NOTICE: If you've downloaded Byzantium v0.1a, you need to re-download it immediately due to a major bug in the 10 January 2012 release! This is critical!'''
[[Downloading_Byzantium|Where to download Byzantium.]]

== Project Goals ==
The goal of Project Byzantium is to develop a communication system by which users can connect to each other and share information in the absence of convenient access to the Internet.

The use cases for such a system would be:
# The infrastructure for accessing the internet has become damaged or inaccessible. (Eg, a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina.)
# A central authority has decided to explicitly block or shutdown key infrastructure. (Eg, Egypt's recent internet blackout.)
# A zombie apocalypse in which the personnel responsible for maintaining key infrastructure have all been turned.

The project aims to develop and publish the necessary documentation, best practices, and software to construct and support such a system. Our current approach is to start by investigating and documenting the existing technologies which would support such a system. In particular, mesh networking protocols, wireless networking technologies, and decentralized (or less-centralized) alternatives to internet addressing/naming systems such as DNS. In designing the system, we aim to reduce the dependency on exotic hardware or skill sets so that the system can be deployed quickly and easily by average internet users.

An additional goal is that users not actively participating in the mesh network (i.e., not running mesh routing software on their devices) can make use of the network without having to install anything new, jailbreak their phone, or pry the information out of a hacker infected with the Exsurgent virus.

==Parts==
[[Byzantium_InterMesh|InterMesh]]
[[Byzantium_Distributed_DNS|Distributed DNS]]
[[Byzantium_Live_Distro|Live Distro]]

== Sprints ==
[[Byzantium Sprint 1|Sprint 1 Details]] [http://drwho.virtadpt.net/archive/2011/03/15/project-byzantium-sprint-1 Write up.]
[[Byzantium Sprint 2|Sprint 2 Details]] [http://drwho.virtadpt.net/archive/2011/04/14/project-byzantium-development-sprint-2 Write up.]
[[Byzantium Sprint 3|Sprint 3 Details]]
[[Byzantium Sprint 4|Sprint 4 Details]]
Individual sprint reports have been replaced with the [[Byzantium Action Log|Action Log]] since the sprints have become slightly less structured as we delve into the minutia of the project.

== Presentations and PR ==
[http://www.novalug.org/node/176 Ben and the Doctor will be presenting at NOVALUG!] - 14 May 2011
[http://contactcon.com/project-byzantium The Doctor will be presenting at ContactCon!] - 20 October 2011
[http://www.broadbandbridge.org/ Ben and the Doctor presented at DC Broadband Bridge!] - 5 November 2011 ([https://drwho.virtadpt.net/images/byzantium_presentation-20111105.pdf presentation])
[http://drwho.virtadpt.net/archive/2011/08/08/frequently-needed-answers-for-project-byzantium Unofficial Frequently Asked Questions.]
[http://www.hacdc.org/content/byzantium-v01a-scarab-released Release announcement for v0.1a!]
[https://drwho.virtadpt.net/archive/2012/04/30/hacdc-at-the-usa-science-and-engineering-festival Byzantium Linux was distributed and field tested at the USA Science and Engineering Festival!]
[https://drwho.virtadpt.net/archive/2012/04/20/not-dead-only-busy Project Byzantium will be presenting at CarolinaCon and HOPE Number Nine!]

== Press ==
[http://www.fastcompany.com/1750215/how-hackerspaces-can-do-good-for-the-world Fast Company: 28 April 2011]
[https://chronicle.com/article/College-20-Fear-of/129049/ College v2.0: Fear of Repression Spurs Scholars and Activists to Build Alternate Internets]
[http://www.shareable.net/blog/10-projects-to-liberate-the-web 10 Projects to Liberate the Web]
[http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/10/project-byzantium-aims-to-avoid-internet-outages.html Make Magazine]
[http://www.reddit.com/r/darknetplan/comments/l9tko/make_at_washington_dcs_hackerspace_hacdc_a_team/ Make article linked on /r/darknetplan]
[http://www.tendencias21.net/Ciberactivistas-crean-un-Internet-alternativo-por-miedo-a-la-represion_a7640.html Ciberactivistas crean un Internet alternativo por miedo a la represión] [http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tendencias21.net%2FCiberactivistas-crean-un-Internet-alternativo-por-miedo-a-la-represion_a7640.html Google Translation]
[http://www.fastcoexist.com/1677951/hackerspaces-hubs-for-tech-minded-do-gooders Hackerspaces: Hubs for Tech-Minded do-Gooders?]
[http://www.disinfo.com/2012/03/interview-with-telecomix-hacktivists-peter-fein-and-the-doctor/ Interview with DisinfoTV at ContactCon]
[http://www.theglobalmail.org/feature/iran-not-tweeting-hacking/165/ Iran: Not Tweeting, Hacking]; Byzantium-related stuff near the end of the article, some inaccuracies.
[https://www.npr.org/internedition/spring12/?p=168 NPR Intern Edition: Hacking to Byzantium]

[[Category:Ongoing_Projects]]

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F3-robot

2013-03-07T03:51:46Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking a smaller train (HO or N scale) would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, Dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet.

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More info about Maker Tech Tuesdays:

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

F3-robot

2013-03-07T03:47:21Z

Whiteisd:

Maker Tech Tuesdays is a hackerspace provided by Chas Colburn at his place of business, 3DMetalParts, just south of the University of Maryland. The space is free to visit and is open every Tuesday.

David Whiteis has set up a '''CRS/Fisher F3 Robotic arm''' at Chas's place, which is now available for members of HacDC to play with.

The robot went online March 6, 2013. David gave an overview of how the robot operates, followed by general discussion about what we might want to make the robot do. There will be other days scheduled soon. Anyone that first gets a basic safety and operations overview from David is welcome to begin operating the robot.

'''We are currently gathering ideas about what we might do with the robot. Here is part of what we have come up with so far, shown in groups and including sample videos where possible.'''

== Moving and stacking stuff: ==

Grabbing dominoes from a stack, setting them up to tumble over in a row: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UzOfwHeV5k

== Videoing stuff: ==

Holding a video camera in the gripper, and filming while in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDsFChduiI
That second video gives a limited overview of the robot's ability as an advanced 3D video camera dolly. We know a lot more about what is possible now. You could make some amazing videos with that setup. Here are some of the lessons learned:
- Videoing miniatures such as model train layouts is fun and gives great results.
- Get in close, and don't pan too much.
- Keep a single object as the center of focus, and change the camera location while keeping that focus.
- Track moving objects making complex movements, like a model train following a track.

The O scale train in the above video was good, but tracking an HO or N scale train would be much better, since then the robot could track the train through multiple left and right turns, much like a real-world helicopter filming a train for a Hollywood movie.

David plans to reach out to model train enthusiasts and film school students to see if there is interest in collaborating on a movie that really shows off the technology.

== 3D printing, or subtractive CNC machining: ==

We have talked about mounting a plastic extruder, dremel router, or cutting laser on the tool post, but we have not done any of this yet.

----

More info about Maker Tech Tuesdays:

Chas & Maker Tech Tuesday's Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150900147128842

More info on Chas is here, search for 'Colburn':
http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/Suppliers

We will use this wiki page to document what we have learned about the robot, what projects are proposed, planned or implemented, and more videos of the machine in action.

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Category:Ongoing Projects

2013-03-05T21:41:09Z

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== Project Descriptions ==

* [[3D Printing]]: We've got a [[Makerbot | Makerbot Cupcake]] (on loan from Andy Walker) and a mutant early [[Reprap]] both extruding noodles of melted plastic on command. If you need a custom small plastic part, design it in a CAD program and come print it out.

* [[Sensor Network]]: Making hardware projects accessible over XMPP.

* [[HacDC Spaceblimp]]: Near space initiatives and Hackerspaces In Space contest.

* [[Machine Shop Classes]]: Classes on using the lathe, with possibilities for growth into other machines in the future. Beginners to advanced.

* [[LightningTalks]]: 12 speakers present 5 minutes talks on any topic that interests them! Monthly.

* [[WOPR]]: The HacDC IRC bot. Check out what WOPR can do for you and contribute modules for fame and fortune.

* [[HacDC Intranet Server]]: An Intranet server provides an on-site platform for interfacing HacDC-specific devices or scripts or files.

* [[Occupancy Sensor]]: PIR motion sensor with output embeddable in various webpages, so people could see when the space is occupied.

* [[Physical Access Control Project]]: Doors, Locks, and their Control

* [[Stuff]]: HacDC has lots of stuff. More stuff is always coming in. HacDC has a limited amount of space. Some stuff has to go out.

* [[Components Store]]: Since the honor-system soda stock in the fridge is working so well, we now have a stock of electronic components that works the same way.

* [[Wanted Workshops]]: A means for the community to express its needs and desires.

* [[Byzantium | Project Byzantium]]: Mesh networking designed for rapid deployment in emergencies.

* [[Ws2811-LEDs]]: Ws2811 LEDs. Bright strips of lights that can be individually controlled, including switching color.

* [[F3-robot]]: F3 Robot at Chas Colburn's Maker Tech Tuesdays

 

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Category:Ongoing Projects

2013-01-18T18:25:30Z

Whiteisd: /* Project Descriptions */

== Project Descriptions ==

* [[3D Printing]]: We've got a [[Makerbot | Makerbot Cupcake]] (on loan from Andy Walker) and a mutant early [[Reprap]] both extruding noodles of melted plastic on command. If you need a custom small plastic part, design it in a CAD program and come print it out.

* [[Sensor Network]]: Making hardware projects accessible over XMPP.

* [[HacDC Spaceblimp]]: Near space initiatives and Hackerspaces In Space contest.

* [[Machine Shop Classes]]: Classes on using the lathe, with possibilities for growth into other machines in the future. Beginners to advanced.

* [[LightningTalks]]: 12 speakers present 5 minutes talks on any topic that interests them! Monthly.

* [[WOPR]]: The HacDC IRC bot. Check out what WOPR can do for you and contribute modules for fame and fortune.

* [[HacDC Intranet Server]]: An Intranet server provides an on-site platform for interfacing HacDC-specific devices or scripts or files.

* [[Occupancy Sensor]]: PIR motion sensor with output embeddable in various webpages, so people could see when the space is occupied.

* [[Physical Access Control Project]]: Doors, Locks, and their Control

* [[Stuff]]: HacDC has lots of stuff. More stuff is always coming in. HacDC has a limited amount of space. Some stuff has to go out.

* [[Components Store]]: Since the honor-system soda stock in the fridge is working so well, we now have a stock of electronic components that works the same way.

* [[Wanted Workshops]]: A means for the community to express its needs and desires.

* [[Byzantium | Project Byzantium]]: Mesh networking designed for rapid deployment in emergencies.

* [[Ws2811-LEDs]]: Ws2811 LEDs. Bright strips of lights that can be individually controlled, including switching color.

 

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Category:Ongoing Projects

2013-01-18T18:24:54Z

Whiteisd: /* Project Descriptions */

== Project Descriptions ==

* [[3D Printing]]: We've got a [[Makerbot | Makerbot Cupcake]] (on loan from Andy Walker) and a mutant early [[Reprap]] both extruding noodles of melted plastic on command. If you need a custom small plastic part, design it in a CAD program and come print it out.

* [[Sensor Network]]: Making hardware projects accessible over XMPP.

* [[HacDC Spaceblimp]]: Near space initiatives and Hackerspaces In Space contest.

* [[Machine Shop Classes]]: Classes on using the lathe, with possibilities for growth into other machines in the future. Beginners to advanced.

* [[LightningTalks]]: 12 speakers present 5 minutes talks on any topic that interests them! Monthly.

* [[WOPR]]: The HacDC IRC bot. Check out what WOPR can do for you and contribute modules for fame and fortune.

* [[HacDC Intranet Server]]: An Intranet server provides an on-site platform for interfacing HacDC-specific devices or scripts or files.

* [[Occupancy Sensor]]: PIR motion sensor with output embeddable in various webpages, so people could see when the space is occupied.

* [[Physical Access Control Project]]: Doors, Locks, and their Control

* [[Stuff]]: HacDC has lots of stuff. More stuff is always coming in. HacDC has a limited amount of space. Some stuff has to go out.

* [[Components Store]]: Since the honor-system soda stock in the fridge is working so well, we now have a stock of electronic components that works the same way.

* [[Wanted Workshops]]: A means for the community to express its needs and desires.

* [[Byzantium | Project Byzantium]]: Mesh networking designed for rapid deployment in emergencies.

* [[Ws2811-LEDs]]: Ws2811 LEDs. Bright strips of lights that can be individually controlled, including switching color.

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USA Science & Engineering Festival 2012

2012-05-02T19:06:44Z

Whiteisd: /* Ring Bubble Generator */

[[Category:Events]]

HacDC has a 10x20 foot booth at the [http://www.usasciencefestival.org/ 2012 USA Science & Engineering Festival], in the National Robot Fest and DIY Expo area that has been organized by Gary Mauler.

== General Info ==

Here is a [http://c3067082.r82.cf0.rackcdn.com/2012ExpoMap_Printable_web_v4.pdf map and schedule] of the entire Festival.

Here is the [[media:USSF_Robot_Fest_Floor_Plan_4-18-12.pdf‎|floorplan]] of the Robotfest/DIY Expo area. We have booths 2250 + 2252.

Here are [[media:USASEF_Webinar_PPT.pdf|slides]] from the conference call where they discussed logistics like move-in and move-out rules.

== Who Will Be Going ==

List of people who will be going, when, and whether they can sit at the HacDC booth

* Tim Slagle, at booth Saturday, going Sunday with my kids
* David Kaufman, going Saturday and Sunday
* Mark Adams
* haxwithaxe as needed
* The Doctor, Saturday and Sunday
* Anderson Ta, @booth on Saturday all day
* Martin R, Saturday & Sunday
* Nick B, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
* David Whiteis, Sunday?

== Cart Transport ==

Exhibitors will be allowed to hand-carry in one trip worth of items for their booth. You must be able to carry it by yourself with no help from people or equipment (backpacks okay). Everything else will need to be brought in from the loading dock to our booth on a cart by Hargrove, the union drayage service. We have coupons for two 3'x5' cart-loads of stuff. They will unload the stuff from our vehicle and move it (by cart) to our booth, and then we would go set it up I suppose. If you will need to haul your stuff on a cart, please sign up here:

* '''Who, What, Size (WxLxH), When'''
* Tim Slagle, Plotter, 2.5x1.5x1 feet, Friday afternoon?
* Tim Slagle, LED Message Ball in box, 1.5x1.5x2', Friday afternoon?

'''Everything going by cart will need to be labelled with HacDC and our booth number, which is 2250.'''

== Projects On Display ==

If you'd like to show something at the 2012 USASEF, feel free to ad your project info to the list below. Do it soon so we can organize the transport setup and breakdown of the booth! For each project please list info like :
* Name of project
* Contact person
* Who will be at the booth and when
* Space needed
* Equipment required
* Supplies needed
* Completion status
* Project wiki page

=== Image Plotter ===

* Contact: TimS
* Booth people: TimS all day Saturday
* Space: 4 ft of table space for plotter and PC; wall space with white background for taking images with webcam
* Equipment: Windows PC or laptop, webcam and tripod, HP7550A plotter, maybe light source
* Supplies: Paper with HacDC info, plotter pens/ink
* Status: in development

=== Trippy Video Pong ===

* Contact: BradB
* Equipment: Fast PC running Linux, webcam, video projector
* Status: under development

=== SpaceBlimp ===
* Contact: Martin R
* Staff: Martin R Sat & Sun
* Space: 2 feet of table space
* Equipment: Laptop for displaying video, SB hardware display, poster
* Status: Poster in development
* Project Wiki: [http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/HacDC_Spaceblimp SpaceBlimp]

=== Byzantium ===
* Contact: haxwithaxe
* staff:
** haxwithaxe (as much as possible)
** The Doctor
* Space needed: none or space for small whiteboard
** Room to set up a mesh node would be nice.
* Equipment required: small whiteboard if space allows
* Supplies needed: CD-Rs and spare USBThumbdrives ahead of time
* Completion status: impending Beta
* Project wiki page: [[Byzantium|wiki]] [http://project-byzantium.org/ project site]

=== ShapeOko ===

* Contact: Mark Adams

=== Blinky Projects ===

* Contact: David Kaufman

=== 3D Printing ===

* Contact: Anderson Ta
* Staff: Anderson Ta, Saturday
* Space: 3 feet of table space for UP!
* Supplies: Roll of Plastic, Kinect/Tripod (if we are still scanning?), Power Strip

=== Signup Kiosk ===

* Contact: ITechGeek
* Staff: (not needed?)
* Space: 2 feet of table space
* Equipment: Computer, Keyboard, Mouse, and LCD monitor

=== Ring Bubble Generator ===

* Contact: David Whiteis
* Staff: David Whiteis Sunday
* Equipment: Water tank, pump
* Space: 14" wide for tank.
* Supplies: water for tank, power

Video from the Festival:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUDqmr1PRyQ

== Misc Stuff To Bring ==

A list of stuff we will want to have at the booth. If you can bring it, please sign up with your name by the item. Personal items should have your name written on them in big letters so it can be returned to you easily.

* HacDC banner for table:
* HacDC postcards: Mark Adams
* HacDC brochures? (maybe we should save these since they will all get given away)
** I picked up a bunch at the 'space tonight. I'm bringing them with me. --DrWho
* HacDC stickers: DrWho
* Power strips (at least 4 needed): Tim Slagle
* Network switch and ethernet cables to hook up PCs together: Tim Slagle
* Extension cords (2-3 needed)
* Duct tape for taping down cords: Tim Slagle
* Big bowl of Dum Dums lollipops: Tim Slagle
* LED message ball: Tim Slagle
* HacDC Tip Jar (if allowed)

Regular Member Meeting 2012 04 10

2012-04-11T20:32:56Z

Whiteisd: /* David */

== Time and Location ==
April 10, 2012

Meeting called to order at 7:36 by: Brad

Members Present:
Brad, Eric, John, Jamie, Ben, Chris, Timothy, Shar, Martin, Katie, Alberto, Phil, Dan, Nadir, Tim

Others Present:
David, Andy, Ebo, Bryce

[[Quorum]] met? yes

== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes ==
[[Regular Member Meeting 2012 03 13]]

== Director Reports ==
=== President's Report ===
Not much to report. Approached by Cardoza (re: FIRST Robotics). Looking for mentors to rewire gokarts. No news on GMU camp.

=== Vice President's Report ===
Obtained permission from Brian to add a community mesh antenna to the roof to join Mt Pleasant mesh network. Looking for ideas for booth at HOPE 2012 in the hackerspace village. Also possible mesh networking workshop proposed.

=== Treasurer's Report ===

Here is the financial summary spreadsheet for Feb 2012: [[File:HacDC Financials Mar 2012.pdf]]

We added no new members in March, and had two non-paying members.

I purchased the video camera and accessories and Clear modem and service that were approved at the last meeting. Also paid $20 for $100 in Vistaprint credits to be used for business cards once we have a design. Despite these expenditures, we finished March $76 ahead and are maintaining about 4 months' reserve.

=== Secretary's Report ===
Nothing to report.

=== Director-at-Large Reports ===
==== Martin ====
Helping 8th graders with High Altitude Balloon project. We have a boot this Saturday is RobotFest in Lithicum, MD. Also have a booth last weekend of this month at US Science & Engineering Festival.

==== Nick ====
Had a 15 page paper to write.

== Member Reports ==

Tim Slagle: A lot of work has been done behind the scenes on the HacDC wiki. We created a HacDC:wiki mailing list for planning and discussion. We have created a Category outline and assigned all current articles to it, which allows us to use some nice navigation features. ITG installed a bunch of extension plugins and we are trying them out to see what we should use going forward. As of now there is a new "Categories" tree box on the left side that lets you explore the topic hierarchy, and Category breadcrumbs will print on each page to show where in the outline you are as you read an article. We also assigned some content from the founding days of HacDC into a new "Obsolete" category when it didn't jibe with how things are now. Also made a "RevisionNeeded" category for pages that are worth keeping but don't have current info. Thanks to everyone who's been working on this - ITG, Katie, NickS, Eric and others.

Chris: New Occupancy Sensor box installed (ShivaPlug). Hopefully up and running tonight! Working on getting HacDC Patches for the group. Woot. If interested in one email blabber or Chris.

Alberto: Reminder that early next month May 6th, 7th Brad and Tim will be teaching a course at Artisphere on Arduino and Processing. First outreach and collaboration with Artisphere and Washington Project for the Arts. Alberto giving a talk Saturday and University of Maryland, College Park, titled "[http://www.cyborgology.org/theorizingtheweb/2012/ Theorizing the Web]". Will be mentioning HacDC in talk!

Phil: In touch with Center for History and New Media and their event ThatCamp. Interested in applying technology in the pursuit of humanities. Looking to host a 3D printing workshop. Visited hackerspace in Albequerque, New Mexico - Q Lab. Got a hackerspace passport stamp!!

Martin: Speaker from ARRL coming to speak to HARC meeting tomorrow night.

== Old Business ==

== New Business ==

== New Members ==
=== The Doctor ===
The Doctor (aka Bryce Lynch) is a long-time regular of HacDC. When he's not galavanting around time and space he donates a considerable amount of time and energy toward developing Project Byzantium and fighting for social justice around the world.
Voted in

== David ==
Has (but sold) a music recommendation patent. Interested in underwater toys and making cool things happen under the sea. Building stuff with shop bot at Fab Lab in B'more. ["Good programmer." - No, that's not me. "Decidedly mediocre mostly ex-programmer" is more like it. -dew] Working on more patents.
Voted in

== Andy ==
Likes to make stuff. Specialty is 3D printing and runs a printing business. Background with Fab Lab. Owns many 3D printers and likes to build new prototypes.
Voted in

== Ebo ==
CNC developer. Has some experimental hardware / FPGA stuff to share. Does programming from firmware to AI and scientific work. Was an apprentice with Tool & Die and Blacksmith. Installed a huge lathe at Austin hackerspace. Serious about toys!
Pending

== Adjournment ==

Adjourned at: 8:18pm

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