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=== Minutes by Agenda Topic ===
=== Minutes by Agenda Topic ===
* Attendees:
* Attendees:
 
** Gene
** Jonathan
** Geno
** Alex
** Eli
** EJ via Google Hangout
** Chad
** Anthony
** Alex (perspective member)
* Called to order at:
* Called to order at:
** 7:41pm


==== New Members ====
==== New Members ====
 
* Alex - goes to school at Duquesne. Interested in woodworking, and raspberry pi.


==== Recent Events ====
==== Recent Events ====
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==== Upcoming Events ====
==== Upcoming Events ====
** Dec 5 - Movie Night! - Does anyone want to host?
* Dec 5 - Movie Night! - Does anyone want to host?
** Dec 12 Analog Games Night
* Dec 12 Analog Games Night
** Dec 19th Artemis (just because)
** Need to touch base with Jim...
** Dec 26 Closed: Day after christmas?
* Dec 19th Artemis (just because)
** The bio hackers are coming. It will be a fun time!
* Dec 26 Closed: Day after christmas?


==== Upcoming Classes ====
==== Upcoming Classes ====
* Intro to Arduino Software - planned for January 24th Rescheduled for Feb 21st
* Intro to Arduino Software - planned for January 24th Rescheduled for Feb 21st
** Gene, Doug, Val for support
** Gene, Doug, Val for support
** We need to advertise...
* Processing Class
* Processing Class
** February timeframe
** February timeframe
** Not the 14th
** Not the 14th
* Theremin Class - 17th of January
* Theremin Class - 17th of January
** Going to get this posted


==== Potential Thursday Night talks/events ====
==== Potential Thursday Night talks/events ====
* GIS talk (Geographic Information Systems) - James
* GIS talk (Geographic Information Systems) - James


==== Learning Tracks ====
==== Learning Tracks ====
* GPS class
** Progress. This will be the next class.
* Arduino Track
* Arduino Track
** Next up...
** Next up... Physical Pixel is next. Dyode after that.


==== Shop Projects / Updates  ====
==== Shop Projects / Updates  ====
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* Power wheels
* Power wheels
** Waiting for the next two weeks for the next event
** Waiting for the next two weeks for the next event
** Need to add something and fix the trophy...


* CNC Router
* CNC Router
** EJ fixed wiring of the motors.
** Started getting software up, but still in progress.


* Laser Cutter (AKA Frickin Lasers!)
* Laser Cutter (AKA Frickin Lasers!)
** New Laser Tube needs.
** New Laser Tube needs '''TO BE''' [procured].


* 3-D Printer
* 3-D Printer
** Needs calibration
** Can haz calibration...  It's good to go.
** Is proposing replacing heated bed for faster heating
** Alex is proposing replacing heated bed for faster heating
*** Will put together parts list and send out to mailing list
*** Will put together parts list and send out to mailing list


* New RFID Door
* New RFID Door
** Mounted needs, '''TO BE''' setup
** Mounted, needs '''TO BE''' setup


* Dues Cash Payment System
* Dues Cash Payment System
** Have the bill reader and Pi.
** Have the bill reader and Pi.
** Need to get box.
** Need to get box.
** Needs '''TO BE''' programmed.
** Needs '''TO BE''' programmed
** In the mean time, please work with Gene to pay dues by cash. Do not use the vacuum for dues. Kay, thanks, bye.


* TARDIS fridge project is still on going... The materials are purchased. Needs '''TO BE''' done!  
* TARDIS fridge project is still on going... The materials are purchased. Needs '''TO BE''' done!  
** "There's paint over there. There's wood." - Chad


==== Old Business ====
==== Old Business ====
* There is a motion to call the laser maintenance guy '''TO BE''' referred to as the "laser guy"
* The fan in the gas heater is broke and needs '''TO BE''' fixed.
* The linux user group is looking for a location to hold a meeting
* The linux user group is looking for a location to hold a meeting
** Jonathan will followup
** The LUG has something planned for the 16th, but would like to get something planned for January 10th, 2015 from 1-3pm or 3-5pm. We need to get a firm time by the next meeting.
** In general, the second saturday of each month. If there is a conflict, they will bump the meeting to an adjacent Saturday.
** We will see how the meeting goes and decide if this location works.


* Instructables is hosting on competition for a project
* Instructables is hosting on competition for a project
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==== New Business ====
==== New Business ====
* Motion to approve Alex as the "laser guy".
** Anthony Motioned. Jonathan seconds. Motion carries. Motion is approved.


* Need to point the box fan away from the door
** Jonathan offered to help point it away from the exterior door.


==== What can we do to make the shop better? ====
==== What can we do to make the shop better? ====
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==== Move to Adjourn ====
==== Move to Adjourn ====
* Gene motioned to adjourn.
** Jonathan seconds.
** 8:14pm meeting adjourned.

Latest revision as of 18:19, 3 December 2014

Minutes by Agenda Topic

  • Attendees:
    • Gene
    • Jonathan
    • Geno
    • Alex
    • Eli
    • EJ via Google Hangout
    • Chad
    • Anthony
    • Alex (perspective member)
  • Called to order at:
    • 7:41pm

New Members

  • Alex - goes to school at Duquesne. Interested in woodworking, and raspberry pi.

Recent Events

  • Movie Night Nov 21 - postponed due to light up night, will be rescheduled for Dec 5th

Upcoming Events

  • Dec 5 - Movie Night! - Does anyone want to host?
  • Dec 12 Analog Games Night
    • Need to touch base with Jim...
  • Dec 19th Artemis (just because)
    • The bio hackers are coming. It will be a fun time!
  • Dec 26 Closed: Day after christmas?

Upcoming Classes

  • Intro to Arduino Software - planned for January 24th Rescheduled for Feb 21st
    • Gene, Doug, Val for support
    • We need to advertise...
  • Processing Class
    • February timeframe
    • Not the 14th
  • Theremin Class - 17th of January
    • Going to get this posted

Potential Thursday Night talks/events

  • GIS talk (Geographic Information Systems) - James

Learning Tracks

  • Arduino Track
    • Next up... Physical Pixel is next. Dyode after that.

Shop Projects / Updates

  • Window Lights project
  • Tool Power E-Stop
  • Power wheels
    • Waiting for the next two weeks for the next event
    • Need to add something and fix the trophy...
  • CNC Router
    • EJ fixed wiring of the motors.
    • Started getting software up, but still in progress.
  • Laser Cutter (AKA Frickin Lasers!)
    • New Laser Tube needs TO BE [procured].
  • 3-D Printer
    • Can haz calibration... It's good to go.
    • Alex is proposing replacing heated bed for faster heating
      • Will put together parts list and send out to mailing list
  • New RFID Door
    • Mounted, needs TO BE setup
  • Dues Cash Payment System
    • Have the bill reader and Pi.
    • Need to get box.
    • Needs TO BE programmed
    • In the mean time, please work with Gene to pay dues by cash. Do not use the vacuum for dues. Kay, thanks, bye.
  • TARDIS fridge project is still on going... The materials are purchased. Needs TO BE done!
    • "There's paint over there. There's wood." - Chad

Old Business

  • The linux user group is looking for a location to hold a meeting
    • The LUG has something planned for the 16th, but would like to get something planned for January 10th, 2015 from 1-3pm or 3-5pm. We need to get a firm time by the next meeting.
    • In general, the second saturday of each month. If there is a conflict, they will bump the meeting to an adjacent Saturday.
    • We will see how the meeting goes and decide if this location works.
  • Instructables is hosting on competition for a project
    • There are prizes available. Must enter by Jan 19th!

New Business

  • Motion to approve Alex as the "laser guy".
    • Anthony Motioned. Jonathan seconds. Motion carries. Motion is approved.
  • Need to point the box fan away from the door
    • Jonathan offered to help point it away from the exterior door.

What can we do to make the shop better?

  • Painted Lines on Floor.
    • Volunteers?

Move to Adjourn

  • Gene motioned to adjourn.
    • Jonathan seconds.
    • 8:14pm meeting adjourned.
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