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(Created page with "= First Time Visitor Info = * Prime Directive: '''Be Excellent to Each Other''' * Waivers of Liability - Please sign if you have not already * Our website / calendar is www.lv...")
 
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= Shout Outs =
 
= Shout Outs =
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Bill is hanging security cameras.
 
  
 
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted =
 
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted =
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= Space Upgrades =
 
= Space Upgrades =
 
* Kentucky Science Center Give and Glow
 
* Kentucky Science Center Give and Glow
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*Sean brought in a 1990's Webcam to monitor 3D prints.
 
* Laser Cutter
 
* Laser Cutter
 
** Landlord approved vent pipe plan.
 
** Landlord approved vent pipe plan.
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* Makerbot Replicators
 
* Makerbot Replicators
 
** On hold til laser is available.
 
** On hold til laser is available.
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* Lulzbot still down.
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* Switch on the table saw is broken.
 
* The quickest way to get something fixed is to let us know that it is broken! Send broken equipment reports to '''broken@lvl1.org'''
 
* The quickest way to get something fixed is to let us know that it is broken! Send broken equipment reports to '''broken@lvl1.org'''
 
** This includes supplies like drill bitses and soap!
 
** This includes supplies like drill bitses and soap!
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*** Learn how to use a tool at LVL1 before the meeting (informal setting; great for first-timers!)
 
*** Learn how to use a tool at LVL1 before the meeting (informal setting; great for first-timers!)
 
** LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesday 8pm)
 
** LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesday 8pm)
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** New Member Orientation (1st Tuesday of the Month, next 3/11 @ 7:00)
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** New Member Orientation (1st Tuesday of the Month, next 4/5 @ 7:00)
 
** Derby Py Meetup (4th Tuesday of the month, next 3/22 @ 6:30)
 
** Derby Py Meetup (4th Tuesday of the month, next 3/22 @ 6:30)
 
*** Discussion of Python related topics.
 
*** Discussion of Python related topics.
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** How-to command line
 
** How-to command line
 
** Contact - Kevin
 
** Contact - Kevin
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* Startup Weekend Louisville - 3/9
 
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** 54 hour hack-a-thon to build a business
 
 
* Build-your-own-Skateboard workshop - 3/10 & 3/14
 
* Build-your-own-Skateboard workshop - 3/10 & 3/14
 
** Two part workshop; plan to show up both days.
 
** Two part workshop; plan to show up both days.
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* Ideafest Bowling Green - 3/18
 
* Ideafest Bowling Green - 3/18
 
** Ben looking for help running 20 minute workshops to ~400 attendees.
 
** Ben looking for help running 20 minute workshops to ~400 attendees.
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* Robotics Education and Competition - April 2016
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* Startup Weekend Louisville - 3/19
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** 20,000 people from all over the world for youth robotics (vex) competition
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** 54 hour hack-a-thon to build a business
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** Need 800 - 1000 volunteers
 
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** Do NOT have to know robotics and people as young as 10 can volunteer
 
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** People with more knowledge can receive training and be judges or referees.
 
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** Sign up / learn more at http://www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer 
 
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** Contact: Divinity
 
 
* March Makership Application Deadline - 3/31 @ 11:59 PM
 
* March Makership Application Deadline - 3/31 @ 11:59 PM
 
** 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
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** [www.derbyhacks.io Website]
 
** [www.derbyhacks.io Website]
 
***Contact: James Gissendaner
 
***Contact: James Gissendaner
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* Robotics Education and Competition - 4/14
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** 20,000 people from all over the world for youth robotics (vex) competition
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** Need 800 - 1000 volunteers
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** Do NOT have to know robotics and people as young as 10 can volunteer
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** People with more knowledge can receive training and be judges or referees.
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** Sign up / learn more at http://www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer 
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*** Contact: Divinity
 
* LFPL How-To Festival - 5/14
 
* LFPL How-To Festival - 5/14
 
** Share in a short workshop how to do something.
 
** Share in a short workshop how to do something.
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= Meeting Notes =  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
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* Attendance:
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* Attendance: ~30
 
* Meeting Start: ~8:00 PM
 
* Meeting Start: ~8:00 PM
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* Meeting Stop:
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* Meeting Stop: ~8:40 PM
 
* Tour Guide: Raj
 
* Tour Guide: Raj
 
* Notes Taken by: Jared
 
* Notes Taken by: Jared

Revision as of 14:20, 8 March 2016

First Time Visitor Info

  • Prime Directive: Be Excellent to Each Other
  • Waivers of Liability - Please sign if you have not already
  • Our website / calendar is www.lvl1.org
  • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list
  • You can find all of our Meeting Minutes on our wiki: wiki.lvl1.org
  • Culture of Cleanliness
    • Includes clean tables, surfaces.
  • Minors must be attended by Parent/Guardian!

Shout Outs

Equipment and Supplies Wanted

  • Danielle - Micro SD cards for a class (for keeps)
  • The Space - PCIexpress video card, minimum specs G-force 600 or Radon 7000 series, for Oculus Rift Workstation
    • Contact Kevin
  • Hackersnack Funds
    • Contact Kevin
  • Divinity is looking for a space (large empty room) in which to film for 11+ hours on March 2nd.

Space Upgrades

  • Kentucky Science Center Give and Glow
  • Sean brought in a 1990's Webcam to monitor 3D prints.
  • Laser Cutter
    • Landlord approved vent pipe plan.

Space Downgrades

  • Large-format Printer/Plotter is broken.
    • Contact: Gary
  • Laser Cutter
    • Not plugged in. Need to install vent pipe.
  • Makerbot Replicators
    • On hold til laser is available.
  • Lulzbot still down.
  • Switch on the table saw is broken.
  • The quickest way to get something fixed is to let us know that it is broken! Send broken equipment reports to broken@lvl1.org
    • This includes supplies like drill bitses and soap!

Regular Meetups

  • MONDAY
    • Sound Builders (fortnightly Mondays, next 3/14 @ 8pm)
    • Night of The Hat (every other fortnightly Mondays, next 3/7 @ 8 PM)
      • Learn to solder, work on Inter-hackerspace Battleship, Kittens, and open making
  • TUESDAY
    • Learn-a-Thing Workshops (Tuesday 6pm)
      • Learn how to use a tool at LVL1 before the meeting (informal setting; great for first-timers!)
    • LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesday 8pm)
    • New Member Orientation (1st Tuesday of the Month, next 4/5 @ 7:00)
    • Derby Py Meetup (4th Tuesday of the month, next 3/22 @ 6:30)
      • Discussion of Python related topics.
      • Meetup
  • WEDNESDAY
    • Mendnesday @ 7 PM (next - 3/2)
      • Learn LVL1's equipment from the inside out by helping repair and maintain tools
      • Contact Nathan
    • MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month, 3/2 @ 7pm)
  • THURSDAY
    • Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - (3/17)
      • Bring a project, learn to sew!
    • Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - (3/30 @ 8 PM)
      • Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
      • Meetup
  • FRIDAY
    • Irregular Movie and Open Build Night (8pm)
      • Watch a terrible movie and ignore your project! Or maybe work on your project and ignore a terrible movie... The choice is yours.
      • Group Pizza order often placed around 7:30 pm (~$7/person)

Upcoming Workshops and Events

  • Louisville Arcade Exposition - 3/4 - 3/6
    • Show off video game-related projects.
    • Contact Terry
  • Surviving the Shell Workshop - 3/5 @ 1:00 PM
    • How-to command line
    • Contact - Kevin
  • Build-your-own-Skateboard workshop - 3/10 & 3/14
    • Two part workshop; plan to show up both days.
    • [1]
  • Ideafest Bowling Green - 3/18
    • Ben looking for help running 20 minute workshops to ~400 attendees.
  • Startup Weekend Louisville - 3/19
    • 54 hour hack-a-thon to build a business
  • March Makership Application Deadline - 3/31 @ 11:59 PM
    • Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of membership and $100 toward your project
    • Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
  • U of L is hosting a Hack-a-thon - 4/9
    • asking LVL1 for mentors to offer advice to hackers at the -a-thon.
    • [www.derbyhacks.io Website]
      • Contact: James Gissendaner
  • Robotics Education and Competition - 4/14
    • 20,000 people from all over the world for youth robotics (vex) competition
    • Need 800 - 1000 volunteers
    • Do NOT have to know robotics and people as young as 10 can volunteer
    • People with more knowledge can receive training and be judges or referees.
    • Sign up / learn more at http://www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer
      • Contact: Divinity
  • LFPL How-To Festival - 5/14
    • Share in a short workshop how to do something.
    • Contact: Jared
  • Surface-mount TV-B-Gone workshops!
    • By appointment, $25, 2 hour time commitment.
    • Contact: Charles 'The Hat'
  • Want to learn something new, get some equipment training, or host a workshop? Send email to learn@lvl1.org
    • Any one can be added to receive requests, just send email to learn@lvl1.org

Project Roll Call

Meeting Notes

  • Attendance: ~30
  • Meeting Start: ~8:00 PM
  • Meeting Stop: ~8:40 PM
  • Tour Guide: Raj
  • Notes Taken by: Jared
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