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= Shout Outs = | = Shout Outs = | ||
+ | * Thank you Mark for troubleshooting & fixing the laser cutter chiller! | ||
+ | * Thank you Terry for continued work upgrading the workshop | ||
= Equipment and Supplies Wanted = | = Equipment and Supplies Wanted = | ||
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= Space Upgrades = | = Space Upgrades = | ||
+ | * Laser cutter now operational | ||
= Space Downgrades = | = Space Downgrades = | ||
* Makerbot Replicators | * Makerbot Replicators | ||
− | ** | + | ** Re-cutting frames for final assembly |
− | * | + | * People using the metal shop need to keep their projects cleaned up after they're done |
* 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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** Mednesday @ 7 PM | ** Mednesday @ 7 PM | ||
*** Learn LVL1's equipment from the inside out by helping repair and maintain tools | *** Learn LVL1's equipment from the inside out by helping repair and maintain tools | ||
− | *** This week's focus: | + | *** This week's focus: Laser cutter |
** MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month 11/4 @ 7pm) | ** MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month 11/4 @ 7pm) | ||
* '''THURSDAY''' | * '''THURSDAY''' | ||
− | ** Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - | + | ** Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19 |
*** Bring a project, learn to sew! | *** Bring a project, learn to sew! | ||
** Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - 10/22 @ 8 PM (At UofL Shelby Campus) | ** Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - 10/22 @ 8 PM (At UofL Shelby Campus) | ||
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= Project Roll Call = | = Project Roll Call = | ||
− | * | + | * Thank you Gary for showing off your geodesic dome |
− | + | * Jared is excited about the new X files coming out and used the vinyl cutter to create the "I Want To Believe" meme for his laptop | |
− | Gary | + | * Chris is using an A/V transmitter originally used for drones and is trying to create a drone that can be steered with the camera |
− | + | * Herman updates his makership progress | |
− | + | ** Has been building a dome out of concrete that can float. | |
− | + | ** Made a small prototype and spun it into a globe replica | |
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= Meeting Notes = | = Meeting Notes = | ||
− | * Attendance: | + | * Attendance: ~45 |
* Meeting Start: 8:02pm | * Meeting Start: 8:02pm | ||
− | * Meeting Stop: 8: | + | * Meeting Stop: 8:38 PM |
− | * Dinner: | + | * Dinner: Someone made red beans with turkey sausage & pork sausage & ice cream sandwich; beware of the bay leaves |
− | * Tour Guide: | + | * Tour Guide: Raj |
− | * Notes Taken by: | + | * Notes Taken by: Nathan |
Latest revision as of 20:39, 20 October 2015
Contents
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
- Minors must be attended by Parent/Guardian!
Shout Outs
- Thank you Mark for troubleshooting & fixing the laser cutter chiller!
- Thank you Terry for continued work upgrading the workshop
Equipment and Supplies Wanted
Space Upgrades
- Laser cutter now operational
Space Downgrades
- Makerbot Replicators
- Re-cutting frames for final assembly
- People using the metal shop need to keep their projects cleaned up after they're done
- 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 10/26 @ 8pm)
- 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)
- Learn-a-Thing Workshops (Tuesday 6pm)
- WEDNESDAY
- Mednesday @ 7 PM
- Learn LVL1's equipment from the inside out by helping repair and maintain tools
- This week's focus: Laser cutter
- MakerEd Educators MeetUp (1st Wed of the Month 11/4 @ 7pm)
- Mednesday @ 7 PM
- THURSDAY
- Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19
- Bring a project, learn to sew!
- Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - 10/22 @ 8 PM (At UofL Shelby Campus)
- Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
- Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19
- 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 at 7:30 pm (~$7/person)
- Irregular Movie and Open Build Night (8pm)
- SUNDAY
- Game Dev Group
- All game dev projects welcome! Collaborate with other teams or start your own!
- Check http://gamedevlou.org/ for meeting announcements!
- Game Dev Group
Upcoming Workshops and Events
- Women in STEM Meetup - 10/21
- Contact Beth for more details
- New Member Orientation - 10/25
- Learn about your rights, general LVL1 rules, and meet other members
- The Second, 5th Annual Sumobot Competition - 10/30
- Join in the melee by bringing in your sumobot and compete for hacker street cred
- Costumes are greatly encouraged
- LVL1 Purge-a-thon - 11/2 thru 11/6
- Members: Please label your stuff or put it on your shelf before November 1st
- Everyone: Please help us sort out the mess in the boneyard and clear room for more workspace
- Arduino 101 Workshop - 11/7, 12PM - 4PM
- Learn the basics of Arduino and electronics to kickstart your next project
- Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-101-workshop-tickets-18895685504
- Contact: Nathan
- Surface-mount TV-B-Gone workshops!
- By appointment, with Charles, $25, 2 hour time commitment.
- NEW 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
- Thank you Gary for showing off your geodesic dome
- Jared is excited about the new X files coming out and used the vinyl cutter to create the "I Want To Believe" meme for his laptop
- Chris is using an A/V transmitter originally used for drones and is trying to create a drone that can be steered with the camera
- Herman updates his makership progress
- Has been building a dome out of concrete that can float.
- Made a small prototype and spun it into a globe replica
Meeting Notes
- Attendance: ~45
- Meeting Start: 8:02pm
- Meeting Stop: 8:38 PM
- Dinner: Someone made red beans with turkey sausage & pork sausage & ice cream sandwich; beware of the bay leaves
- Tour Guide: Raj
- Notes Taken by: Nathan