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* Makerbot Replicators
 
* Makerbot Replicators
 
** Re-assembly in progress, testing electronics this week
 
** Re-assembly in progress, testing electronics this week
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* 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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= Regular Meetups =
 
= Regular Meetups =
 
* '''MONDAY'''
 
* '''MONDAY'''
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** [[Louisville Soundbuilders|Sound Builders]] (fortnightly Mondays, next 10/26 @ 8pm)
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** [[Louisville Soundbuilders|Sound Builders]] (fortnightly Mondays, next 11/9 @ 8pm)
 
* '''TUESDAY'''
 
* '''TUESDAY'''
 
** [[Learn-a-thing|Learn-a-Thing Workshops]] (Tuesday 6pm)
 
** [[Learn-a-thing|Learn-a-Thing Workshops]] (Tuesday 6pm)
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** Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19
 
** Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19
 
*** Bring a project, learn to sew!
 
*** Bring a project, learn to sew!
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** Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - 10/22 @ 8 PM (At UofL Shelby Campus)
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** Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - (UNKNOWN - CONFLICT WITH THANKSGIVING) @ 8 PM
 
*** Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
 
*** Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
 
* '''FRIDAY'''
 
* '''FRIDAY'''
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= Upcoming Workshops and Events =
 
= Upcoming Workshops and Events =
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* Women in STEM Meetup - 10/21
 
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** Contact Beth for more details
 
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* New Member Orientation - 10/25
 
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** Learn about your rights, general LVL1 rules, and meet other members
 
 
* The Second, 5th Annual Sumobot Competition - 10/30
 
* The Second, 5th Annual Sumobot Competition - 10/30
 
** Join in the melee by bringing in your sumobot and compete for hacker street cred
 
** Join in the melee by bringing in your sumobot and compete for hacker street cred
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** Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-101-workshop-tickets-18895685504
 
** Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arduino-101-workshop-tickets-18895685504
 
** Contact: Nathan
 
** Contact: Nathan
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* November Makership Application Deadline - 11/30 @ 11:59 PM
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** Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of membership and $100 toward your project
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** Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership
 
* Surface-mount TV-B-Gone workshops!
 
* Surface-mount TV-B-Gone workshops!
 
** By appointment, with Charles, $25, 2 hour time commitment.
 
** By appointment, with Charles, $25, 2 hour time commitment.
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**REC - Robotics Education and Competition Foundation will hold regional competition in February and World Championship in Louisville in April (Thunder Weekend) - they bring 20,000 people from all over the world for youth robotics (vex) competition and need 800 - 1000 volunteers - please consider volunteering or having your whole company get involved - do NOT have to know robotics and people as young as 10 can volunteer and put on resume as extracurricular activities which looks great applying to colleges - people with more knowledge can receive training and be judges or referees. Sign up / learn more at http://www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer  Contact: Divinity
 
* '''NEW''' Want to learn something new, get some equipment training, or host a workshop? Send email to '''learn@lvl1.org'''
 
* '''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
 
** Any one can be added to receive requests, just send email to learn@lvl1.org
  
 
= Project Roll Call =
 
= Project Roll Call =
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* Thank you Gary for showing off your geodesic dome
 
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* 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
 
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* 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
 
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* Herman updates his makership progress
 
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** Has been building a dome out of concrete that can float.
 
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** Made a small prototype and spun it into a globe replica
 
  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
 
= Meeting Notes =  
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* Attendance: ~45
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* Attendance:  
 
* Meeting Start: 8:02pm
 
* Meeting Start: 8:02pm
 
* Meeting Stop: 8:38 PM
 
* Meeting Stop: 8:38 PM

Latest revision as of 18:47, 3 November 2015

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

Equipment and Supplies Wanted

Space Upgrades

Space Downgrades

  • Makerbot Replicators
    • Re-assembly in progress, testing electronics this week
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • THURSDAY
    • Sewing Night - 3rd Thursday - 11/19
      • Bring a project, learn to sew!
    • Drone Meetup - 4th Thursday - (UNKNOWN - CONFLICT WITH THANKSGIVING) @ 8 PM
      • Talk shop, fix your drone, and take flight!
  • 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)
  • SUNDAY

Upcoming Workshops and Events

  • 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
  • November Makership Application Deadline - 11/30 @ 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
  • Surface-mount TV-B-Gone workshops!
    • By appointment, with Charles, $25, 2 hour time commitment.
    • REC - Robotics Education and Competition Foundation will hold regional competition in February and World Championship in Louisville in April (Thunder Weekend) - they bring 20,000 people from all over the world for youth robotics (vex) competition and need 800 - 1000 volunteers - please consider volunteering or having your whole company get involved - do NOT have to know robotics and people as young as 10 can volunteer and put on resume as extracurricular activities which looks great applying to colleges - people with more knowledge can receive training and be judges or referees. Sign up / learn more at http://www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer Contact: Divinity
  • 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

Meeting Notes

  • Attendance:
  • 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
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