12/6/11

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STREAMING (maybe):

  • Streaming projector screen from meeting: [1]
  • Streaming video/audio of meeting: [2]

Agenda

  1. You can find all of our Meeting Minutes at http://wiki.lvl1.org
  2. Please Sign in on the meeting attendance roster.
  3. Waivers of Liability - Please sign if you have not already
  4. n00bs! Check out the LVL1 Quickstart info sheet next to the liability waivers. Feel free to ask questions.
  5. Old Business
    1. Equipment Wanted
      1. Bicycle Chain and gears (Lots of bicycle chain!)
      2. Batteries for solar panels (Gel cell or AGM)
      3. Fans for the basement.
  6. New Business
    1. Space Ugrades
      1. New computer for laser cutter
      2. Rough insulation put in upstairs loft (needs detail work)
  7. Upcoming Workshops & Events
    1. Object-Oriented Programming Workshop (12/17 1pm-5pm)
  8. Project Roll Call
    1. [WhiteStar Recruiting Presentation!] https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AWvfZ3yo1Kh5ZGNoZjYzdnpfMjBoc2s4OG5mNg

Minutes

  1. Call to order at 805 pm with 23 humans present
  2. Pending meeting with Ted Smith from the Mayor's office with ChrisC and GraceS. Need to clean up the space before then.
  3. KYOSS will be here this week. Program to be determined.
  4. Project roll call
    1. Brief discussion of the Griswold light controller
    2. Chris bought plexiglass from Laird Plastics. He had to buy a 4' x 8' there. Also heard that General Rubber sells smaller pieces to the public.
    3. Dan talked about reverse engineering a satellite and gps device. He needs help with ARM7-tdmi processors.
    4. Brad discussed his new wireless transmitter with sand embedded into the solder.... go figure.
    5. Weez offered to loan investment casting equipment, but LVL1 would need to provide crucibles and expendables. Suggested that he talk with NickS to set up FAP for items.
    6. Joe has super capacitors due in later this week. Watermelons should be afraid... very afraid.
    7. Jon introduced White Star to the newcomers. 85% ready with hardware. 5% ready with mission control and personnel. Dan promised that he would dress as Uncle Sam for the remainder of the winter. Need lots of volunteers!!!!
    8. Thursday at 7 pm is the Power Wheels meeting
    9. Thursday at 8 pm is the White Star meeting
    10. The mill is on order with the exception of one tool which is on backorder. Need help moving stuff in the deadzone in the basement.
  5. Adjourn at 830 pm.