07/14/2026

Welcome

Welcome to LVL1! Louisville's Premier Hackerspace

Shoutouts

• RedBull is back! Enjoy one per visit and if asked, I did not enable anyone's addiction.
• Tim is hosting an upcoming workshop to share some skills with anyone interested to visit firstBuild
• Kevin1 walked some campuses today to begin conversations with universities regarding the best ways for us to connect and reach students

Announcements

• Gameplan to begin purchasing grant items - remaining considerations for installing wood & metal shop toys, ventilation, guidelines, finalize 3d printer discussion.
  • After some positive discussion of alternative bids, I am opting to save these options for future spending as I believe the guidelines of the grant are to pursue original listings and these items will still have a positive impact.
  • Reimbursement forms due Oct.30
• mailing list activity regarding stain glass station - choose a slice in the metal shop to grind and potentially a space in the classroom
• I have kicked off another round of grant writing with Helen championing an opportunity with Walmart - please start a discussion about what types of items are best suited and what items folks are interested to bring into the space.

• Makerfaire is not too far away (I'm just guessing) but think it will be in October (usually second or third weekend)
  • what projects can we begin/ revive and bring to show off this year - in search of collective and awesome individual projects

The Tim VanSant Makership: LVL1's Makership Program

• • New members pitch a project to be awarded 3 months free and up to $100 of project cost reimbursements!
  • Apply at https://lvl1.org/makership/ and apply via makership@lvl1.org by the last day of the month for each round
  • This program is funded completely through donations(NOT regular member dues) to reduce the friction of creating exciting projects for new members
  • Send any questions about how to submit a successful application to https://lvl1.org/makership/.

Broken/Equipment Report

• Learn as much as you can, ask questions and find out the best practices to keep our available equipment in service.
• If something is broken or needs to be replaced, please send an email to broken@lvl1.org.
• Please supply as much information as possible; links to websites or items are GREATLY appreciated. Consumables can be time-consuming to find; broken is not a mind reader!

Currently Broken

• CR-10 large 3D printer
• loss of the last paper towel

Golden Rules

• Don't be a d*ck (review the literature if needed)
• Share the space and be considerate of others
  • This means picking up after yourself, considering the space you use and for how long, perform work in appropriate areas,
• Nothing ever happens - but you can fix that - if you want something to improve, consider how you can make it happen and how it can benefit our shared community

Quests

• New 3D printers area has been consistently improving - let's maintain ease of use for everyone keep tidy - would like to clarify the plans for this area
• Slapping up stickers and flyers around town - make LVL1 a curious and alluring name. Develop and document the procedure to print and cut stickers at LVL1 (plotter -> graphtec)
• Red Bull is back to quench the summer heat. One for you leaves some for all. I am interested to continue working with them, developing potential hackathons later this year - bring me your ideas that they may be interested to support.

First Time Visitor / Prospective Members / Member Responsibilities

• How to Join: Get to know us! We're not a community of strangers. Find three sponsors, complete form, initiate payment, attend Brunchventure™
• Why Join: become a collective steward of the best Hackerspace in town.
• How to get sponsors: Connect with folks. Be seen cleaning. Become apart of the community.

• • Please sign the waiver! We have dangerous tools that can cause serious injury if not used correctly and carefully. We're not responsible if you hurt yourself with them but we are happy to help you learn!
• We function as a shared public space where everyone gets to decide what happens and make cool projects together this takes a little extra patience, tact & consideration of your fellow hacker.
• Take care of the spaces you use to maintain them for the next user.
• Leave the space in better condition than when you arrived

Connect with Us

• • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/lvl1
  • Discord https://discord.gg/aAxgSCQQWA

Contact Us

• • learn@lvl1.org - Want to learn something new, get some equipment training, or host a workshop? Want to help facilitate any of these things?
  • broken@lvl1.org - Something broken? Does something need to be restocked?
  • directors@lvl1.org - Need to contact those who are ostensibly "in charge"?
• Someone will be hosting a tour at the end of the meeting, near the front doors.

Regular Weekly Meetups

Monday

• Sound Builders 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Tuesday

• LVL1 Open Meeting, 8:00 P.M. - where you are right now!

Thursday

• Open Code Night at 8:00 P.M. - ??? If you want to code or interested in coding, this is your night.

Friday

• Irregular Movie and Open Build Night, 8ish? - This is happening in the space. C'mon in and be safe. The best night to be in the space to meet folks and learn something.

Upcoming Events

Tim's OpenSCAD workshop at Firstbuild 6p-8p

New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month Aug 8th Meshtastic - Joe - 2nd Saturdays following Brunchventure!!!

Board meetings - 3rd Tuesdays Before the Meeting (NEXT will be July 21)

Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

You too can organize an event or hackathon or lunch'n'learn or meeting of the minds! See the Hosting Guide on our website: https://lvl1.org/hosting-guide/

WATCHA MAKING?

Making something cool?

Need help or materials for a project?

Have materials looking for a project?

Tell us about it!