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* Amy for hosting a workshop on Essential Oils.
 
* Amy for hosting a workshop on Essential Oils.
  
= '''Equipment and Supplies Wanted''' =
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= '''Equipment and Supplies Wanted''' =  
  
* Brian is looking for someone to build  a low-tech & high tech sensory board for our Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients.  Something like a light bright meets activity board.  Micheal  Buckman Nazareth home in Clifton.  If interested contact Brian
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Paul has an update on the progress of the "Dust Collection Systems
  
 
= '''Equipment Report''' =
 
= '''Equipment Report''' =
  
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* On Order - 2 new air hoses
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* A thermister kit for the Pursa 3d printer
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* Wood Glue
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* shop vac for the wood shop
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* 9 prong plugs and wire ties
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* tools exclusively for the 3d printer
 
* safety guards for the table saw are here and installed.  If you need to remove them for any reason, please put them back on
 
* safety guards for the table saw are here and installed.  If you need to remove them for any reason, please put them back on
 
* Please do not make power setting changes on the small laser.  The board was overheating.   
 
* Please do not make power setting changes on the small laser.  The board was overheating.   
 
* Remember to  always stay with your projects while using the lasers!
 
* Remember to  always stay with your projects while using the lasers!
* Please clean up after yourself.  There is a great book on the poll that might give you some ideas.
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* Please clean up after yourself.   
* Please do not use metal and oil in the woodshop and vice versa
 
* The 3-d printers are all operational!  Huge thanks to Kevin and Tim for all of the help in keeping the printers working
 
 
* We have installed the New software for vinyl cutter (see Joe) and V-carve on the CNC machine (see Meech)
 
* We have installed the New software for vinyl cutter (see Joe) and V-carve on the CNC machine (see Meech)
  
If you need anything fixed or something needs to be repaired or replaced please email Broken@lvl1.org   
 
  
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*If you need anything fixed or something needs to be repaired or replaced please email Broken@lvl1.org   
 
Even if it is a 1/8th inch drill bit!
 
Even if it is a 1/8th inch drill bit!
  
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'''MONDAY'''
 
'''MONDAY'''
     Night of The Hat (Fortnightly Mondays, next 9/4 @ 8 PM) *** Learn to solder, work on Inter-hackerspace "Naval Strategy Game",  
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     Night of The Hat (Fortnightly Mondays, next 9/18 @ 8 PM) *** Learn to solder, work on Inter-hackerspace "Naval Strategy Game",  
 
     Kittens, and open making.  
 
     Kittens, and open making.  
  
     Louisville Soundbuilders (fortnightly Mondays, next meet up is 8/28 @ 8pm     
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     Louisville Soundbuilders (fortnightly Mondays, next meet up is 9/11 @ 8pm     
 
'''TUESDAY'''
 
'''TUESDAY'''
 
     LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesdays @ 8pm)  
 
     LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesdays @ 8pm)  
 
     Learn-a-thing before the Open Meeting
 
     Learn-a-thing before the Open Meeting
     Directors Meeting (3rd Tuesday of the month, Tonight is the Directors meeting 8/22 @ 9pm in classroom)  
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     Directors Meeting (3rd Tuesday of the month, Tonight is the Directors meeting 9/19 @ 9pm in classroom)  
 
'''THURSDAY'''
 
'''THURSDAY'''
 
     Derby Py Meetup ** Discussion of Python related topics (4th Thursday of the month, next 9/28 @ 6:30)
 
     Derby Py Meetup ** Discussion of Python related topics (4th Thursday of the month, next 9/28 @ 6:30)
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= '''Upcoming Workshops and Other Events''' =
 
= '''Upcoming Workshops and Other Events''' =
* '''How to make your own perfume from essential oils with  Amy Shah on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017''' Not too late to signup!!!!
 
** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-make-your-own-perfume-from-essential-oils-tickets-36803314705
 
 
* First Build  -  Hack The Home Hackathon 9/9-9/10
 
* First Build  -  Hack The Home Hackathon 9/9-9/10
 
** https://firstbuild.com/event/2017-hack-home/
 
** https://firstbuild.com/event/2017-hack-home/
 
* Give Good Louisville - Thursday 9/14 - proceeds to go to Jewelry making stations and equipment!
 
* Give Good Louisville - Thursday 9/14 - proceeds to go to Jewelry making stations and equipment!
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** meeting after this meeting to discuss
 
* LARGE MEMBER STORAGE Purge - 9/16 - Take your projects home!  Unless they are to be used for upcoming MakerFaires or actively being worked on.
 
* LARGE MEMBER STORAGE Purge - 9/16 - Take your projects home!  Unless they are to be used for upcoming MakerFaires or actively being worked on.
 
* Derby Con 9/20-9/24  
 
* Derby Con 9/20-9/24  
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* Louisville Mini Maker Faire - 10/20 - 10/21
 
* Louisville Mini Maker Faire - 10/20 - 10/21
 
* Sumobot Halloween party - 10/28
 
* Sumobot Halloween party - 10/28
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* Archer Hack-a-thon - 11/3-11/5
  
 
= '''LVL1 Makership''' =
 
= '''LVL1 Makership''' =
 
* Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
 
* Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
* August Makership Application Deadline - Thursday, 8/31 @ 11:59 PM,  if you'd be interested in peer reviewing the applications and being on the Makership selection committee.  
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* September Makership Application Deadline - Thursday, 9/30 @ 11:59 PM,  if you'd be interested in peer reviewing the applications and being on the Makership selection committee.  
 
* Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of membership and $100 toward your project.
 
* Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of membership and $100 toward your project.
 
* Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
 
* Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
  
 
= '''SHOW AND TELL!''' =
 
= '''SHOW AND TELL!''' =
 
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* More stickers!
  
 
= '''HACK ON!''' =
 
= '''HACK ON!''' =
* war on dust!
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* See Andy for t-shirts!
 
* tours
 
* tours
 
  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
 
= Meeting Notes =  

Latest revision as of 19:46, 5 September 2017

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First Time Visitor Info

  • Are there any 1st time visitors? Tour at the end of Meeting.
  • Waivers of Liability - Please sign if you have not already
  • Prime Directive: Be Excellent to Each Other
  • Minors must be attended by Parent/Guardian! Unattended children will be given an espresso and a puppy!
  • Want to learn something new, get some equipment training, or host a workshop? Send email to learn@lvl1.org Anyone can receive the email!
  • LVL1 Means of Communication
    • Our website / calendar is www.lvl1.org
    • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/lvl1
    • You can find all of our Meeting Minutes on our wiki: wiki.lvl1.org
    • Facebook, Twitter
    • If you want to help with social media, see Brian
  • Culture of Cleanliness - Clean up after yourself. Get a FREE Clorox Wipe!
  • Includes clean tables, surfaces.
  • T-Shirts are on sale after the meeting in the classroom!!! 10 bucks a piece
  • We have an Amazon Smile account. PLEASE USE! LVL1 gets .05% back from each purchase. Shop at smile.amazon.com: pick us as your nonprofit; some proceeds come our way.

Shoutouts

  • David and others for working on new PowerWheels racer. Does it have a name?
  • Amy for hosting a workshop on Essential Oils.

Equipment and Supplies Wanted

Paul has an update on the progress of the "Dust Collection Systems

Equipment Report

  • On Order - 2 new air hoses
  • A thermister kit for the Pursa 3d printer
  • Wood Glue
  • shop vac for the wood shop
  • 9 prong plugs and wire ties
  • tools exclusively for the 3d printer
  • safety guards for the table saw are here and installed. If you need to remove them for any reason, please put them back on
  • Please do not make power setting changes on the small laser. The board was overheating.
  • Remember to always stay with your projects while using the lasers!
  • Please clean up after yourself.
  • We have installed the New software for vinyl cutter (see Joe) and V-carve on the CNC machine (see Meech)


  • If you need anything fixed or something needs to be repaired or replaced please email Broken@lvl1.org

Even if it is a 1/8th inch drill bit!

Regular Weekly Meetups

MONDAY

    Night of The Hat (Fortnightly Mondays, next 9/18 @ 8 PM) *** Learn to solder, work on Inter-hackerspace "Naval Strategy Game", 
    Kittens, and open making. 
    Louisville Soundbuilders (fortnightly Mondays, next meet up is 9/11 @ 8pm    

TUESDAY

    LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesdays @ 8pm) 
    Learn-a-thing before the Open Meeting
    Directors Meeting (3rd Tuesday of the month, Tonight is the Directors meeting 9/19 @ 9pm in classroom) 

THURSDAY

    Derby Py Meetup ** Discussion of Python related topics (4th Thursday of the month, next 9/28 @ 6:30)
    https://www.meetup.com/derbypy/ Meetup
    Drone Meetup - (4th Thursday, next 9/28 @ 8 PM)
    Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
    http://www.meetup.com/Louisville-Drone-Group Meetup

FRIDAY

    Irregular Movie and Open Build Night (Friday @ 8pm)
    or you could Watch a terrible movie and ignore your project!
    Or maybe work on your project and 
    ignore a terrible movie... The choice is yours.
    Pizza and Chinese are usually ordered at approximately at 7:30p
    (~$7/person) Chinese is approx. (~$9/person)

FRIDAY NIGHT is also Fix It Friday

     Bring your Broken stuff to Ben!

Upcoming Workshops and Other Events

  • First Build - Hack The Home Hackathon 9/9-9/10
  • Give Good Louisville - Thursday 9/14 - proceeds to go to Jewelry making stations and equipment!
    • meeting after this meeting to discuss
  • LARGE MEMBER STORAGE Purge - 9/16 - Take your projects home! Unless they are to be used for upcoming MakerFaires or actively being worked on.
  • Derby Con 9/20-9/24
  • Milwaukee Maker Faire is 9/23 - 9/24 - talk to David if interested.
  • Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire will take place October 7-8 at the historic Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
  • Louisville Mini Maker Faire - 10/20 - 10/21
  • Sumobot Halloween party - 10/28
  • Archer Hack-a-thon - 11/3-11/5

LVL1 Makership

  • Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
  • September Makership Application Deadline - Thursday, 9/30 @ 11:59 PM, if you'd be interested in peer reviewing the applications and being on the Makership selection committee.
  • Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of membership and $100 toward your project.
  • Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership

SHOW AND TELL!

  • More stickers!

HACK ON!

  • See Andy for t-shirts!
  • tours

Meeting Notes

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