Difference between revisions of "09/17/2013"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(6 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted = | = Equipment and Supplies Wanted = | ||
− | *(Muddy Tech) Computers P4 or higher and LCD Monitors | + | *(Muddy Tech) - Computers P4 or higher and LCD Monitors |
**Posted 11/13/12 | **Posted 11/13/12 | ||
*(Tim) - 5 x 100 lb. Propane Tanks | *(Tim) - 5 x 100 lb. Propane Tanks | ||
Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
*(Alexis) - Wii Remote | *(Alexis) - Wii Remote | ||
**posted 6/25/2013 | **posted 6/25/2013 | ||
− | * (Kevin) Doorbell | + | * (Kevin)- Doorbell |
** Posted 8/27 | ** Posted 8/27 | ||
− | * (Garrett) Anvil, Bench Vice and steel for a welding table | + | * (Garrett)- Anvil, Bench Vice and steel for a welding table |
** Posted 8/27 | ** Posted 8/27 | ||
− | * (Chris) 802.11g or 802.11n wireless routers (not 802.11b) | + | * (Chris)- 802.11g or 802.11n wireless routers (not 802.11b) |
** Posted 9/3 | ** Posted 9/3 | ||
+ | *(Divinity) - Dressform, taxidermy animals, other odd "attic" items for Photoshoot - swanky condo with a view for photoshoot | ||
+ | ** posted 9/17 | ||
= Space Upgrades = | = Space Upgrades = | ||
Line 66: | Line 68: | ||
** Power tool racing! | ** Power tool racing! | ||
** Spread the Word! | ** Spread the Word! | ||
+ | ** Need volunteers for Fox in the Morning (WDRB), 9/24! | ||
* Everywhere Else Startup Conference | * Everywhere Else Startup Conference | ||
Line 76: | Line 79: | ||
** 3 Months LVL1 Membership + $100 for project funds | ** 3 Months LVL1 Membership + $100 for project funds | ||
** One every month! | ** One every month! | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Sumobot Workshop 10/4 (Friday) 7pm-??? | ||
+ | ** Eventbrite coming soon! | ||
* Hardware Startup Meetup - 10/7 - 6:30 pm | * Hardware Startup Meetup - 10/7 - 6:30 pm | ||
Line 87: | Line 93: | ||
* Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire | * Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire | ||
** October 19th | ** October 19th | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 4th Annual Sumobot Tournament & Halloween party | ||
+ | ** Sat Oct 26, 8pm | ||
+ | ** Costumes encouraged! | ||
= Project Roll Call = | = Project Roll Call = | ||
= Meeting Notes = | = Meeting Notes = | ||
− | * Attendance: | + | * Attendance: 34 |
− | * Meeting Start: | + | * Meeting Start: 8:03 pm |
− | * Meeting Stop: | + | * Meeting Stop: 8:40 pm |
+ | |||
+ | * Members, please move things out of the big room if they aren't in use. Things left behind will be removed! | ||
+ | * Reminder: If you don't know how to use something, ask. Various tools have been abused. If you see someone using a tool incorrectly, help them learn how to use it. | ||
+ | * Air hose in workshop downstairs is broken. Tim M is picking up a part to fix it. | ||
+ | * Laser cutter pile is still looming. Brad et al. will be tidying it up. | ||
+ | * KYOSS will actually meet next on 10/9. The program is undecided so far. | ||
+ | * Alex Boreski (spelling?) will be leading a new Javascript users' group tomorrow (Sep 18) (see calendar) | ||
+ | * This Friday, the movie will be "Bag of Bones." Find the hidden LVL1-member facsimile in the movie! Be at the space to order pizza & for open build. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * The New Cavers Meetup is for anyone interested in wild caving. Stop by to learn more! | ||
+ | * Derbycon doesn't need any more LVL1 volunteers. No after-party this year, after all. | ||
+ | * The Saturday of Derbycon, Mini Makerfaire needs LVL1 volunteers to show projects and man the booth! Please stop by and tell everyone. | ||
+ | ** LVL1 also needs volunteers for Fox in the Morning, so if you have something to show off, let Brad know. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Brian W showed off his awesome custom Sumobot PCB. The workshop will be on 10/4 from 7 pm to 9 pm or 10 pm. Cost will be around $50 to $60. The Sumo contest will coincide with the Halloween season. | ||
+ | * Dress up for the Sumobot tournament, the Saturday right before Halloween! Kit-based bots and homebrew bots alike are welcome. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Girl Scouts of America: Workshop Sat 21 Sep, $18 at Girl Scouts HQ on Lexington Rd. Anyone 4th-6th grade, girls and boys welcome. Soldering practice to make a synth! | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Software-focused startup workshop coming up! Follow the lean method for a mock startup pitch. | ||
+ | * Makerfaire this weekend in Nashville. | ||
+ | * On Friday, 20 Sep, the Urban Design Studio will be celebrating parks and open spaces. LVL1 will be represented on the Belvedere. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Projects from the Roll Call == | ||
+ | * Jose won the Raspi hackathon, with the Gruntmaster 6000. A mindwave headset and a screen force users to concentrate, and the setup takes their picture for posterity. | ||
+ | ** Other entrants included a mesh network for the Internet of Things, cheap backup camera, and automated sorting conveyor. | ||
+ | ** Thanks ShareLab! | ||
+ | * Joseph hosted a workshop where girls built a geodesic dome from 3D printed hubs. Look for it at Maker Faire! | ||
+ | * Check out the LVL1 participation in FlugTag! Watch members jump off a cliff into a lake ("flying")! | ||
+ | * Bluegrass e-cycle (and Divinity) will be hosting a light-up costume-making workshop sometime next week. | ||
+ | * Thanks Ben for dinner (Swedish Meatballs)! |
Latest revision as of 20:41, 17 September 2013
Contents
First time Visitor Info
- Prime Directive: Be Excellent to Each Other
- PARK ONLY IN THE ORI LOT OR ON THE STREET
- If you park in our neighbors private lot, they will block you in for fun.
- 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
- 5 Minute Maintenance and Cleaning
Equipment and Supplies Wanted
- (Muddy Tech) - Computers P4 or higher and LCD Monitors
- Posted 11/13/12
- (Tim) - 5 x 100 lb. Propane Tanks
- posted 6/11/2013
- (Alexis) - Wii Remote
- posted 6/25/2013
- (Kevin)- Doorbell
- Posted 8/27
- (Garrett)- Anvil, Bench Vice and steel for a welding table
- Posted 8/27
- (Chris)- 802.11g or 802.11n wireless routers (not 802.11b)
- Posted 9/3
- (Divinity) - Dressform, taxidermy animals, other odd "attic" items for Photoshoot - swanky condo with a view for photoshoot
- posted 9/17
Space Upgrades
Space Downgrades
- Big Room Mess
- Equipment Abuse
- 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 toilet paper and soap!
Regular Meetups
- MONDAY
- Sound Builders (fortnightly Mondays, next 9/16 8pm)
- TUESDAY
- LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesday 8pm)
- WEDNESDAY
- MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month 10/2 @ 7pm)
- KYOSS Monthly Meeting (2nd Wed of the Month 9/11 @ 6:30pm)
- Muddytech SIG (3rd Wed of the Month 9/18)
- Java Workshop (4th Wed of the Month 9/25 @ 7pm)
- THURSDAY
- Muddytech Computer training (6pm upstairs)
- Looking for students
- Muddytech Computer training (6pm upstairs)
- FRIDAY
- Irregular Movie and Open Build Night (~7pm)
- SUNDAY
- Game Dev Group (12pm)
Upcoming Workshops and Events
- New Cavers Meetup, everyone invited
- Hosted here (Tim M) by Louisville Grotto
- September 25th 7pm
- Derbycon
- September 27th-29th
- Need volunteers for LVL1 booth!
- Mini Maker Faire Louisville
- Sept 28th
- Call for Makers is closed! http://makerfairelou.org/
- Need volunteers for LVL1 booth!
- Power tool racing!
- Spread the Word!
- Need volunteers for Fox in the Morning (WDRB), 9/24!
- Everywhere Else Startup Conference
- Sept 29th - October 1st
- http://eecincinnati.com/
- 20% Discount Code for LVL1: LVL120
- Makership Application Deadline 9/30 11:59pm
- http://www.lvl1.org/makership/
- 3 Months LVL1 Membership + $100 for project funds
- One every month!
- Sumobot Workshop 10/4 (Friday) 7pm-???
- Eventbrite coming soon!
- Hardware Startup Meetup - 10/7 - 6:30 pm
- http://www.meetup.com/LouisvilleHardwareStartups/events/139222372/
- Interested in startups? Interested in building cool stuff?
- 1 day iOS Boot Camp - 10/16
- http://awesomeincu-iphone-day.eventbrite.com/
- 15% Discount Code for LVL1: lvl1discount
- Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire
- October 19th
- 4th Annual Sumobot Tournament & Halloween party
- Sat Oct 26, 8pm
- Costumes encouraged!
Project Roll Call
Meeting Notes
- Attendance: 34
- Meeting Start: 8:03 pm
- Meeting Stop: 8:40 pm
- Members, please move things out of the big room if they aren't in use. Things left behind will be removed!
- Reminder: If you don't know how to use something, ask. Various tools have been abused. If you see someone using a tool incorrectly, help them learn how to use it.
- Air hose in workshop downstairs is broken. Tim M is picking up a part to fix it.
- Laser cutter pile is still looming. Brad et al. will be tidying it up.
- KYOSS will actually meet next on 10/9. The program is undecided so far.
- Alex Boreski (spelling?) will be leading a new Javascript users' group tomorrow (Sep 18) (see calendar)
- This Friday, the movie will be "Bag of Bones." Find the hidden LVL1-member facsimile in the movie! Be at the space to order pizza & for open build.
- The New Cavers Meetup is for anyone interested in wild caving. Stop by to learn more!
- Derbycon doesn't need any more LVL1 volunteers. No after-party this year, after all.
- The Saturday of Derbycon, Mini Makerfaire needs LVL1 volunteers to show projects and man the booth! Please stop by and tell everyone.
- LVL1 also needs volunteers for Fox in the Morning, so if you have something to show off, let Brad know.
- Brian W showed off his awesome custom Sumobot PCB. The workshop will be on 10/4 from 7 pm to 9 pm or 10 pm. Cost will be around $50 to $60. The Sumo contest will coincide with the Halloween season.
- Dress up for the Sumobot tournament, the Saturday right before Halloween! Kit-based bots and homebrew bots alike are welcome.
- Girl Scouts of America: Workshop Sat 21 Sep, $18 at Girl Scouts HQ on Lexington Rd. Anyone 4th-6th grade, girls and boys welcome. Soldering practice to make a synth!
- Software-focused startup workshop coming up! Follow the lean method for a mock startup pitch.
- Makerfaire this weekend in Nashville.
- On Friday, 20 Sep, the Urban Design Studio will be celebrating parks and open spaces. LVL1 will be represented on the Belvedere.
Projects from the Roll Call
- Jose won the Raspi hackathon, with the Gruntmaster 6000. A mindwave headset and a screen force users to concentrate, and the setup takes their picture for posterity.
- Other entrants included a mesh network for the Internet of Things, cheap backup camera, and automated sorting conveyor.
- Thanks ShareLab!
- Joseph hosted a workshop where girls built a geodesic dome from 3D printed hubs. Look for it at Maker Faire!
- Check out the LVL1 participation in FlugTag! Watch members jump off a cliff into a lake ("flying")!
- Bluegrass e-cycle (and Divinity) will be hosting a light-up costume-making workshop sometime next week.
- Thanks Ben for dinner (Swedish Meatballs)!