Member Meeting Minutes for Nov 19, 2014

Minutes by Agenda Topic

• Attendees:
  • Scott
  • Chad
  • Christina
  • Anthony
  • Jonathan
  • Val
  • Doug
  • Alex
  • Gene

• Called to order at:
  • 7:40pm

New Members

• Jonathan - old member, returns. Interested in linux and software. Welcome back!

Recent Events

• GENERATION AND SENSING OF MAGNETIC FIELDS Nov 7th
  • We made a coil gun and shot it... it was pretty cool!
• Artemis
  • We had three ships, it was a blast!
  • Also played with jump drive. That was fun too!
• Adam would like to host another wifi
• Learn to solder class was a great success!
  • Group effort! Thanks for all the support!

Upcoming Events

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

Upcoming Classes

• Intro to Arduino Software - planned for January 24th
  • Gene, Doug, Val for support
• Processing Class
  • February timeframe
  • Not the 14th
• Theremin Class - 17th of January

Potential Thursday Night talks/events

• We need to get this going for December.
  • Dec 5 - Movie Night!
  • Dec 12 Analog Games Night
  • Dec 19th Artemis (just because)
  • Dec 26 Closed: Day after christmas?

• GIS talk (Geographic Information Systems) - James

Learning Tracks

• GPS class
  • Progress. This will be the next class.
• Arduino Track
  • Intro, it's on the schedule

Shop Projects / Updates

• Window Lights project
  • Progress

• Tool Power E-Stop
  • Progress

• Power wheels
  • Waiting for the next two weeks for the next event

• CNC Router
  • Progress

• Laser Cutter (AKA Frickin Lasers!)
  • Rotary Tool Training!
  • E-Stop Finicky

• 3-D Printer
  • Needs calibration
  • 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.

Old Business

• Safety Officer
  • Sean Offered to take some responsibility.
• Christina is new quartermaster
• TARDIS fridge project is still on going... The materials are purchased. Needs TO BE done!

New Business

• There is a motion to call the laser maintenance guy TO BE referred to as the "laser guy"
  • Responsibilities include maintenance and safety with regard to the laser
• Don't put the fan too close to the gas heater
• 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
  • Jonathan will followup
• Instructables is hosting on competition for a project
  • There are prizes available. Must enter by Jan 19th!

What can we do to make the shop better?

• Painted Lines on Floor.
  • Volunteers?

Move to Adjourn

• Motion to adjourn by Gene
  • Seconded by Christina
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:34pm

Sarcastically and/or respectfully submitted by Anthony Cascone