06/30/2026

Welcome

Welcome to LVL1! Louisville's Premier Hackerspace

Shoutouts

• Kevin F. for hosting NHB Pinewood Derby - and all who made cars and attended.
• Tim H. setting up some new folders, tidying, and connecting to Whopper who used to know what time it was.
• Everyone who puts things back where they got them and picks up after themselves.

Announcements

• We got Grant Money - KY Colonel Goodworks Program - partially funded application of about 4grand. Discussion of preparation and purchasing selected items.
  • Bambu A1, Bambu P2S w AMS, alternatives??? PETG Filament, Planer & Plasma Cutter - discuss specifics and considerations to make these additions successful
  • Reimbursement forms due Oct.30

• Red Bull is returning to quench the summer heat. I am interested to continue working with them, developing potential hackathons - bring me your ideas that they may be interested to support

The Tim VanSant Makership: LVL1's Makership Program

• • New members pitch a project to be awarded 3 months free and up to $100 of project cost reimbursements!
  • Apply at https://lvl1.org/makership/ and apply via makership@lvl1.org by the last day of the month for each round
  • This program is funded completely through donations(NOT regular member dues) to reduce the friction of creating exciting projects for new members
  • Send any questions about how to submit a successful application to https://lvl1.org/makership/.

Broken/Equipment Report

• Learn as much as you can, ask questions and find out the best practices to keep our available equipment in service.
• 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!

Currently Broken

• CR-10 large 3D printer
• Rain intrusion persists - landlord has been pestered. what minimum things can we do? I placed the old hose to extend the downspout.

Golden Rules

• Don't be a d*ck (review the literature if needed)
• Share the space and be considerate of others

Quests

• New 3D printers area has been consistently improving - let's maintain ease of use for everyone keep tidy - would like to clarify
• Potluck grillout next week post 4th of July.
• Collective funds needing generosity for everyone to benefit - pizza fund, cash boxes at filament and vinyl stations if you use LVL1 materials please help pay for their replacement.
• Slapping up stickers and flyers around town - make LVL1 a curious and alluring name.

Prospective Members

• How to Join: Get to know us! We're not a community of strangers. Find three sponsors, complete form, initiate payment, attend Brunchventure™
• Why Join: become a collective steward of the best Hackerspace in town.
• How to get sponsors: Connect with folks. Be seen cleaning. Become apart of the community.

First Time Visitor Info

• • 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 but we are happy to help you learn!
  • Minors and/or pets are welcome but must be supervised at all times.

Connect with Us

• • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/lvl1
  • Discord https://discord.gg/aAxgSCQQWA

Contact Us

• • 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"?
• Someone will be hosting a tour at the end of the meeting, near the front doors.

Regular Weekly Meetups

Monday

• Sound Builders 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Tuesday

• LVL1 Open Meeting, 8:00 P.M. - where you are right now!

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.

Upcoming Events

No Holds Barred Pinewood Derby - 2nd Annual - the rules are basically there are no rules! June 27th @ noon

Potluck ideas after July 4 (July 7th)

New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month June 13th

Meshtastic - Joe - 2nd Saturdays following Brunchventure!!!

Board meetings - 3rd Tuesdays Before the Meeting (NEXT will be June 16)

Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

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!