02/27/2024

Welcome

Welcome to LVL1!

Parking

• Scan the QR code on the table by the door and enter your license plate numbers to keep from getting a ticket. This is for everyone who uses the space.
• This applies 24/7, and must be done each time you visit, every six hours.

Shoutouts

People getting caught being awesome and doing things for the space.

• Jim for helping with the videos.
• Kevin taught some peoples how to microcontroller!

Announcements

• T-Shirts are on sale after the meeting!!!!
  • 8$ for a large! That's the only size we have?
  • See Tiffany
  • If you're another size, we have a sewing area!

• Pizza fund has only $50ish, please donate to the fund!

The Tim VanSant Makership: LVL1's Makership Program

• This program is funded completely through donations and NOT through our membership dues.
• We currently have enough funds to offer a Makership. If you are not a member and want to do a makership:
  • Apply at https://lvl1.org/makership/ and apply via makership@lvl1.org
  • Application deadline is the last day of each month @ 11:59 PM.
  • Become a regular member of LVL1.
  • Get 3 months of membership and up to $100 of project cost reimbursements!
• If you are a member, you can set up a monthly donation to the makership fund! See the treasurer to set this up.
• Members: please talk up the Makership to potential new members.
• If your application is not approved, PLEASE revise and resubmit next month.
• Send any questions about how to submit a successful application to https://lvl1.org/makership/. We want to award a Makership!

Broken/Equipment Report

Please make sure that you review the instructions and manual and ask for the training prior to using the equipment.

• 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!

Curently Broken

• Chop Saw has some Issues we are in the process of fixing.
• Planar is dead dead - Jeff has a few ideas laid out for a replacement.
• Drawer in woodshop needs a new rail. Parts are in, do we have a volunteer to head up a repair quest‽
• Super Glue Request - We now have super glue, its in the Yellow Toolbox.

Other Quests

• Digital Coke Machine - We need someone look into RFID stuff to be able to use your badge to purchase sodas from the soda machine.
• Door Fetching - We are looking for a door. The preferred dimensions are 36"x84". If you have one or find one to donate, please let us know and bring it to the space.
• Actual Spaghetti - March's Pot Luck will be Spaghetti/pasta. See members list/discord to sign up!
• Make a Makership Happen- Need Volunteers to review a makership! See the Blenster!
• Eletric Ladder - Lock-a-doc needs some assistance splicing some wires on a ladder tonight!
• Save the Planet - Reminder that there is a recycling can for cans next to the stairs for the bathroom.

Member Spotlight

• Adam presents: https://youtu.be/jg7LnFJDWNE?feature=shared

Prospective Members

• Benefits of joining: A key, a shelf, a vote, and can sponsor
• How to Join: Find three sponsors, complete form, and pay
• Why Join: Monetarily support the space, learn to fix stuff
• How to get sponsors: Come and meet people. Be seen cleaning.

Member Responsibilities

• Please make sure guests sign the waiver and validate their parking.
• Member hosts are empowered to ask visitors who do not conduct themselves according to LVL1's policies and community standards to leave.
• Members are responsible for their guests and any other non-members they host. This includes hosting an event.
• Do not block access to storage or exits
• Turn things off and lock the space when you leave
• If your project doesn't fit on your shelf, please take it offsite. The boneyard is not your own personal storage shed.
• If you find things in the hallways that shouldn't be there (bedding, air fryers, etc...) please contact an officer or director so we can contact the landlord.
• READ the Members' List. This is how we alert you to important safety and policy things happening at the space.
• Questions? Please contact a board member or the Members' List.

Everybody's Responsibilities

• If something is broken or needs to be restocked, email broken@lvl1.org
• Always leave equipment at least as good as you found it.
• Do not leave equipment running unattended.
• Clean up your mess and keep the space usable for your fellow hackers!
• Do not take the furniture outside!
• Get a FREE Clorox Wipe! Clean all the surfaces!
• There is a list of 5 minute tasks on the whiteboard.
• Do NOT cause odors in the space
  • Be Excellent to our neighbors that share the building with us, and DO NOT work on projects that will disrupt parts of the building that aren't ours.
  • If you see anyone being unexcellent to fellow hackers or our neighbors, please courteously remind them!

First Time Visitor Info

Are there any 1st time Visitors?

• Prime Directive: Be Excellent to Each other
• Being unsafe is being unexcellent!
  • 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!
  • Minors must be supervised at all times.
  • Animals also must be supervised at all times.
• Means of communication - https://www.lvl1.org/connect/
  • Our website / calendar is https://lvl1.org
  • Meeting Minutes, equipment information, and projects on our wiki: https://wiki.lvl1.org
  • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/lvl1
  • Google Hangout https://hangouts.google.com/group/KrvEvKVKapRzznlh2
  • Discord https://discord.gg/qXFrrNvxUY
  • Facebook, Twitter, Meetup
  • 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"?
• Adam will be hosting a tour at the end of the meeting, near the front doors.

Regular Weekly Meetups

You too can organize a weekly/monthly meetup! Talk to a member or director and we can get you set up!

Monday

Tuesday

• LVL1 Open Meeting, 8:00pm - where you are right now!

Wednesday

• Spaghetti Wednesday - 3d Printing Meet UP 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

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.
  • Last Friday:
    • Paprika(2006) [English Dub this time]
    • Cube(2021) [Japanese Remake of Cube 1 (which we thought we put on)]
    • Cube Zero (2004) [Cube 3]

• • This Friday:
    • Tim says Cube 2 is bad, so maybe watch that?
    • Save us from the wrath of Adam.

Saturday

Sunday

Upcoming Events

Next week is Spaghetti pitch in please sign up to bring things.

2024 O&D Meetings are as follows: Even Months: 3rd Sunday @ 2:00 P.M. / Odd Months: 3rd Tuesday after the regular weekly meeting.

Repair Fair Tuesday, March 26th 4:30-6:30 @UOFL RED BARN! See Linda for details.

You too can organize an event! 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!