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= Shout Outs =
 
= Shout Outs =
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*Shout out to Terry et al for the wood shop upgrades.
  
 
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted =
 
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted =
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** Bunker Upgrade
 
** Bunker Upgrade
 
** Contact James
 
** Contact James
*Jr Achievers/Divinity looking for any of: an arduino, lipo battery pack and charger, commercial bubble machine.
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*Jr Achievers/Divinity looking for a commercial bubble machine and two 12 volt rechargeable batteries, very small.  
**Looking for Locations we can film in July 22-24 - specifically still looking for junkyard, a city rooftop, a restaurant/bar, and loft - other unique or cool locations
 
 
**Contact: Divinity divinityrose@gmail.com
 
**Contact: Divinity divinityrose@gmail.com
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*Someone [who?] looking to start a drone battery sharing program.
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*Someone [who?] looking to buy a rPi b3 locally.
  
 
= Space Upgrades =
 
= Space Upgrades =
*Class Room Lights installed
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*Class Room Lights being installed.
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*Sewing and cutting station has a sign now.
  
 
= Space Downgrades =
 
= Space Downgrades =
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* hose near front door leaks. David is working to fix it.
 
* 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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*** [http://www.meetup.com/derbypy Meetup]
 
*** [http://www.meetup.com/derbypy Meetup]
 
* '''WEDNESDAY'''
 
* '''WEDNESDAY'''
** MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month, next 8/3 @ 7 pm)
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** MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month, next 8/10 @ 7 pm)
 
* '''THURSDAY'''
 
* '''THURSDAY'''
 
** Power Racing Series Meetup - (Thursday @ 7:30pm)
 
** Power Racing Series Meetup - (Thursday @ 7:30pm)
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= Upcoming Workshops and Events =
 
= Upcoming Workshops and Events =
* The "Oh Crap, is that NEXT weekend!?" Hackathon - Friday-Sunday, 7/22-24
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* The "Oh Crap, is that NEXT weekend!?" Hackathon - Friday-Sunday, 7/22 @ 8:00 pm - 7/24 @ 12:00 noon.
 
** Work on a project you will be bringing to Makerfaire Detroit
 
** Work on a project you will be bringing to Makerfaire Detroit
 
** Contact: Charles, The Hat
 
** Contact: Charles, The Hat
* The "Oh Crap, was that LAST weekend!?" LVL1 birthday party - Saturday 7/23
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* The "Oh Crap, was that LAST weekend!?" LVL1 birthday party - Saturday 7/23 @ 4:00 pm.
 
** In the middle of the Makerfaire hackathon, celebrate LVL1's belated birthday!
 
** In the middle of the Makerfaire hackathon, celebrate LVL1's belated birthday!
 
* MakerFaire Detroit, Saturday-Sunday, 7/30-7/31
 
* MakerFaire Detroit, Saturday-Sunday, 7/30-7/31
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** 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
 
** Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
 
** Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
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* DEFCON - 8/4-8/7th
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**information security conference in Las Vegas.
 
* #Adulting workshop series - Coming soon; TBA.
 
* #Adulting workshop series - Coming soon; TBA.
 
** Contact Ben
 
** Contact Ben
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*Derby Con - 9/23-25th
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** lvl1 will be teaching how-to solder at this conference.
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** Contact: Charles.
 
* Learn how to solder ongoing workshops
 
* Learn how to solder ongoing workshops
 
** By appointment, Various time commitments; costs.
 
** By appointment, Various time commitments; costs.
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= Project Roll Call =
 
= Project Roll Call =
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* Jared's motor spins both ways now.
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* Andy has a rPi and LEDs working together. thanks Charles!
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* battleship test fires in parking lot.
  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
* Attendance:
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* Attendance: 34
* Meeting Start: ~8:00 PM
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* Meeting Start: 8:00 PM
* Meeting Stop:
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* Meeting Stop: 8:36 PM
* Tour Guide:
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* Tour Guide: Raj
 
* Notes Taken by: Jared
 
* Notes Taken by: Jared

Latest revision as of 15:09, 26 July 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 - FIVE MINUTE TASKS -
  • Check the boards for post its -
    • Includes clean tables, surfaces.
  • Minors must be attended by Parent/Guardian!
  • We have an Amazon Smile account
    • Shop at smile.amazon.com: pick us as your nonprofit; some proceeds come our way.

Shout Outs

  • Shout out to Terry et al for the wood shop upgrades.

Equipment and Supplies Wanted

  • (Working) Air Conditioning Window Unit
    • Bunker Upgrade
    • Contact James
  • Jr Achievers/Divinity looking for a commercial bubble machine and two 12 volt rechargeable batteries, very small.
    • Contact: Divinity divinityrose@gmail.com
  • Someone [who?] looking to start a drone battery sharing program.
  • Someone [who?] looking to buy a rPi b3 locally.

Space Upgrades

  • Class Room Lights being installed.
  • Sewing and cutting station has a sign now.

Space Downgrades

  • hose near front door leaks. David is working to fix it.
  • 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
    • Night of The Hat (Mondays, next 7/25 @ 8 PM)
      • Learn to solder, work on Inter-hackerspace Battleship, Kittens, and open making.
      • Now weekly until Detroit Makerfaire!
    • Sound Builders (fortnightly Mondays, next 8/1 @ 8pm)
  • TUESDAY
    • Learn-a-thing (Tuesday @ 6pm)
      • Learn how to use many tools at LVL1 before the meeting (informal setting; great for first-timers!)
    • LVL1 Open Meeting & Making (Tuesday @ 8pm)
    • Derby Py Meetup (4th Tuesday of the month, next 7/26 @ 6:30)
      • Discussion of Python related topics.
      • Meetup
  • WEDNESDAY
    • MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month, next 8/10 @ 7 pm)
  • THURSDAY
    • Power Racing Series Meetup - (Thursday @ 7:30pm)
      • Make our Power-wheels racer to enter in Detroit Makerfaire!
      • Contact Danielle
    • Drone Meetup - (4th Thursday, 7/28 @ 8 PM)
      • Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
      • Meetup
  • FRIDAY
    • Irregular Movie and Open Build Night (Friday @ 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 may be placed around 7:30 pm (~$7/person)

Upcoming Workshops and Events

  • The "Oh Crap, is that NEXT weekend!?" Hackathon - Friday-Sunday, 7/22 @ 8:00 pm - 7/24 @ 12:00 noon.
    • Work on a project you will be bringing to Makerfaire Detroit
    • Contact: Charles, The Hat
  • The "Oh Crap, was that LAST weekend!?" LVL1 birthday party - Saturday 7/23 @ 4:00 pm.
    • In the middle of the Makerfaire hackathon, celebrate LVL1's belated birthday!
  • MakerFaire Detroit, Saturday-Sunday, 7/30-7/31
  • July Makership Application Deadline - Thursday, 7/31 @ 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
  • DEFCON - 8/4-8/7th
    • information security conference in Las Vegas.
  • #Adulting workshop series - Coming soon; TBA.
    • Contact Ben
  • Derby Con - 9/23-25th
    • lvl1 will be teaching how-to solder at this conference.
    • Contact: Charles.
  • Learn how to solder ongoing workshops
    • By appointment, Various time commitments; costs.
    • 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

  • Jared's motor spins both ways now.
  • Andy has a rPi and LEDs working together. thanks Charles!
  • battleship test fires in parking lot.

Meeting Notes

  • Attendance: 34
  • Meeting Start: 8:00 PM
  • Meeting Stop: 8:36 PM
  • Tour Guide: Raj
  • Notes Taken by: Jared