Member Meeting Minutes for Dec 3, 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.