Regular Member Meeting 2017 05 09 - Revision history

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T01:04:33Z

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	== Member Reports ==		== Member Reports ==

			Not sure where to put these

			* Nancy: Positive Force held a funraising concert and will continue to promote us. Enrique and Nancy spoke about the group. And a comment from Kevin in the balcony
			* Nancy: Robot Fest was great. Andrew and James really helped out. James ran one 3D printer. Andrew handled the other. Nic has contributed his printer. Lots of flyers given out. Nancy and Andrew started at 7:00 AM. Lots of driving. A visit to Unallocated Space. Spoke to Gary about 2018 event at USASEF at the Convention Center. Hopefully next to Unallocated Space.
			* Nancy: Reimburse Andrew for gas
			* Julia is bringing more equipment into the space. Zone 23 mixer, and two Pioneer CDJ-800's for DJ'ing.
			* James should also ask for reimbursement when there's quorum.
			* Ken looking for a grant opportunity that will fit HacDC but need to provide a proposal / letter of intent.
			* Ken: I was at community center in Ward 8 and wants to establish hackerspace-lite. Ran into Project Reboot. They have ties to government and business contacts. (Julia, Kevin and Tom provided feedback. See Free Geek.)

	== Director Reports ==		== Director Reports ==

96.88.198.77: /* Vice President's Report */ classroom

2017-05-10T00:53:37Z

Vice President's Report: classroom

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	*We've got a 2d print server and some printers up and running. The hostname of the printserver is '''classroom-printserver'''.		*We've got a 2d print server and some printers up and running. The hostname of the printserver is '''classroom-printserver'''.
	*I've got plans to update and improve the [[Classroom_Laptops\|classroom laptops]] in the works.		*I've got plans to update and improve the [[Classroom_Laptops\|classroom laptops]] in the works.
			**Please see [[Classroom_Laptops]] page and add any feature requests.
	*I've been plugging along with James on the [[Cheap_Chinese_Laser]]. We've been taking our sweet time on getting the laser to actually fire from the controlboard, but we're about close to having that sorted.		*I've been plugging along with James on the [[Cheap_Chinese_Laser]]. We've been taking our sweet time on getting the laser to actually fire from the controlboard, but we're about close to having that sorted.
	*I'd like to do a basement day sometime soon. TODO:		*I'd like to do a basement day sometime soon. TODO:

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:50:17Z

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	** Ferric filament is a wee bit hard on our TAZ and is not a good idea at the moment.		** Ferric filament is a wee bit hard on our TAZ and is not a good idea at the moment.
	** We can raise funds by selling propeller earings. ;-)		** We can raise funds by selling propeller earings. ;-)
			** Multiple removable beds for the TAZ worked GREAT allowing us to swap out boards to allow people lots of time to remove their parts while not holding up people waiting to use the printer.

	==== Matt ====		==== Matt ====

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:41:05Z

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	=== Vice President's Report ===		=== Vice President's Report ===

	*We've got a 2d print server and some printers up and running. The hostname of the printserver is classroom-printserver.		*We've got a 2d print server and some printers up and running. The hostname of the printserver is '''classroom-printserver'''.
	*I've got plans to update and improve the classroom laptops in the works.		*I've got plans to update and improve the [[Classroom_Laptops\|classroom laptops]] in the works.
	*I've been plugging along with James on the [[Cheap_Chinese_Laser]]. We've been taking our sweet time on getting the laser to actually fire from the controlboard, but we're about close to having that sorted.		*I've been plugging along with James on the [[Cheap_Chinese_Laser]]. We've been taking our sweet time on getting the laser to actually fire from the controlboard, but we're about close to having that sorted.
	*I'd like to do a basement day sometime soon. TODO:		*I'd like to do a basement day sometime soon. TODO:
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	*Project Datacenter -- Members seem to think we provide free server colocation services. If indeed we do, we should allocate some funds for this.		*Project Datacenter -- Members seem to think we provide free server colocation services. If indeed we do, we should allocate some funds for this.
	**For instance -- To use the rack downstairs fully, we need a nice switch, and I'm not opposed to buying one. Alternatively we could just find any old piece of junk that still werks and put it in a rack until it dies, then find another.		**For instance -- To use the rack downstairs fully, we need a nice switch, and I'm not opposed to buying one. Alternatively we could just find any old piece of junk that still werks and put it in a rack until it dies, then find another.
			** Just get TP link (Andrew)
			** Create it as an official project (Julia)

	=== Treasurer's Report ===		=== Treasurer's Report ===

Ubuntourist: Hate this box

2017-05-10T00:32:51Z

Hate this box

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	=== President's Report ===		=== President's Report ===
	* We're bringing online two more 3d printers: A taz, and the old rostock. As the printers are getting a bit deep, We're going to clear out the front left shelf in the back room of the basement for the more reliable printers to live.		* We're bringing online two more 3d printers: A taz, and the old rostock. As the printers are getting a bit deep, We're going to clear out the front left shelf in the back room of the basement for the more reliable printers to live.
			** Taller prints will be possible
			** Rubber printer stays upstairs
			** TAZ potentially moving down.
	* MicroController Monday and 3D Thursday are now standing room only events. I'm not sure what to do about that. People are not able to attend because there is just not enough space, and I'm definitely NOT starting a third weekly event.		* MicroController Monday and 3D Thursday are now standing room only events. I'm not sure what to do about that. People are not able to attend because there is just not enough space, and I'm definitely NOT starting a third weekly event.
			** Pre-arranged events for a fee makes people more likely to show up. (James)
			** More donation boxes everywhere (Andrew)
			** Need income for buying a space
			** More events needed

	=== Vice President's Report ===		=== Vice President's Report ===

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:22:09Z

Live update

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	=== Project SpaceBlimp ===		=== Project SpaceBlimp ===
	There's been little interest in Spaceblimp 7 lately. I will ask once more.		There's been little interest in Spaceblimp 7 lately. I will ask once more.r me
			* About 5 people have responded to Blabber inquiries.
			* Most of the equipment is currently available
			* Another meeting proposed.

	== Member Reports ==		== Member Reports ==

96.88.198.77: /* Vice President's Report */ og

2017-05-10T00:21:25Z

Vice President's Report: og

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	**take pictures of our two-post rack and patch panel and put them for sale up on craigslist for a cool $2k or something like that.		**take pictures of our two-post rack and patch panel and put them for sale up on craigslist for a cool $2k or something like that.
	**anything else we feel like doing in an organized fashion.		**anything else we feel like doing in an organized fashion.
	*Any interest in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)\|5S], or some other organizing system? I think our outgoing process is kind of broken or at least insufficient...		*Any interest in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology)] 5S, or some other organizing system? I think our outgoing process is kind of broken or at least insufficient...
	*Related - no secretary? I guess I'll try to close the outgoing pile soon.		*Related - no secretary? I guess I'll try to close the outgoing pile soon.
	*Project Datacenter -- Members seem to think we provide free server colocation services. If indeed we do, we should allocate some funds for this.		*Project Datacenter -- Members seem to think we provide free server colocation services. If indeed we do, we should allocate some funds for this.

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:20:28Z

Live update

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	=== Project CRISPR ===		=== Project CRISPR ===
	April's been busy for me with work, so not much time for CRISPR. We met once or twice (Nancy, Enrique, Sophia, Bobby) to make fresh plates and go through the protocol but still made some other mistakes. I haven't had time to troubleshoot more. Tried to order streptomycin antibiotic but Sigma won't ship to a church.		April's been busy for me with work, so not much time for CRISPR. We met once or twice (Nancy, Enrique, Sophia, Bobby) to make fresh plates and go through the protocol but still made some other mistakes. I haven't had time to troubleshoot more. Tried to order streptomycin antibiotic but Sigma won't ship to a church.

			* Seven plates available for people who want to get involved
			* No successes yet.
			* Hope to establish a regular meeting schedule

	=== Project SpaceBlimp ===		=== Project SpaceBlimp ===

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:16:42Z

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	James and Tom are still plugging away on the classroom laser. It now has safety switches.		James and Tom are still plugging away on the classroom laser. It now has safety switches.

	There are more mirrors for printing on the OTR, thanks to ~~bobby~~, but the new belts have not been installed yet.		There are more mirrors for printing on the OTR, thanks to Bobby, but the new belts have not been installed yet.

			* Cheap Chinese Laser may be finished this evening, which should scale up to the OTR
			* Ping-pong ball water level switch close to completion
			* Needed:
			** Temperature sensor
			** Flow sensor for air
			** Flow sensor for water

	=== Project CRISPR ===		=== Project CRISPR ===

Ubuntourist: Live update

2017-05-10T00:13:45Z

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	microcontroller to speak to our vacuum sensor has been located, and a USB serial adaptor for talking to that microcontroller has also been found.		microcontroller to speak to our vacuum sensor has been located, and a USB serial adaptor for talking to that microcontroller has also been found.

			Julia and Andrew making slow progress on parts, etc.

	=== Project Optical Table Robot (OTR) ===		=== Project Optical Table Robot (OTR) ===