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New People (name - where did you hear about us - what do you make/hack) | New People (name - where did you hear about us - what do you make/hack) | ||
* Caroline - wants to make lasercut 3D objects, has been using the library maker spaces - found out about us through a talk about Lost Arts | |||
* Garrett - makes furniture and random things - heard about this from a coworker, Drew | |||
* Philippe - Does Electronics - learned about the space from Mariana | |||
* Mariana - student from Brazil here on exchange until end of July - interested in creating a makerspace in her home community | |||
* Alex - uses CNC, lasers, and welding - googled "Makerspace" | |||
* McTavish - Carpentry, tech theatre background - googled "Hackerspace Chicago" | |||
* Rob - Art & Furniture - heard about us from the Lincoln Park Cultural Center Woodshop, Steve there recommended us., | |||
* Emily - Artist, working in sound | |||
* Mike - woodworking and learning about metalworking, maybe electronics - learned about this from a coworker, Lauren | |||
* Catsy - code, wants to work on 3D printers, laser and woodshop stuff, been hearing about PS1 for years | |||
==== Two Random Members ==== | ==== Two Random Members ==== | ||
* Will - member for 8 months, PS1 is great, working on a whiteboard and siphoning gas, developing a vacuum pump to siphon oil out of his car | |||
* Lyn - making some Android Apps wth App Inventor, likes to make textiles and clothing, artsy stuff like rubber band cellphone cases - found us when looking for a 3D printer in 2013 | |||
==== Board and Area Hosts ==== | ==== Board and Area Hosts ==== | ||
* Justin - President | |||
* Jennie - Vice President | |||
* Lyn - Director at Purple & Wild Events | |||
* Ray - PR director | |||
* Simon - Secretary | |||
* Anna - Electronics Area Host | |||
* Dean - Cold Metals Area Host | |||
* Andrew - CNC Area Host | |||
* Erik - General Area Host | |||
=== Things that need doing around the space === | === Things that need doing around the space === | ||
* Take out the trash | |||
* Put away tools in the shop | |||
* Clean up the dishes | |||
* Paint fun things on the walls | |||
=== Awesome Callouts === | === Awesome Callouts === | ||
* Jennie, Andrew, Erin, and Carlos - for going to Kansas City Maker Faire and driving the car | |||
* Ken for working on the bluesmobile | |||
* Gerald for doing the dishes on Friday | |||
* Lyn for getting skin markers for Jennie | |||
* Lyn for putting on another wild party - tonight! | |||
=== What have you been hacking === | === What have you been hacking === | ||
* McTavish - using a library to *somethingsomethingmotorcycledrivingbysomething* shell scripts | |||
* Lyn hacked a pair of pants | |||
* Shelly has been raising caterpillars - 3 cocoons, (2 black swallowtails, 1 gulf pghdsdydae), and 1 furry unknown caterpillar | |||
** Shelly made a cage for the caterpillars with the laser cutter | |||
* Andrew & crew built a watercooling system for the Power Racing Series | |||
=== Announcements === | === Announcements === | ||
* Power Racing team took 3rd and 5th in races at the event in Kansas City | |||
** Shiny bronze metal is hanging in the lounge for everybody to appreciate | |||
** Next race is in Detroit the last weekend of July... | |||
** and Milwaukee in September! | |||
* Hypertufa and Hearty Succulents class, Saturday, July 9, 11-1 | |||
** Come play with concrete, plants, and make planters for those plants, run by Shelly | |||
* Machine Shop Book Club meets August 25 | |||
** [https://www.amazon.com/How-Run-Lathe-Beginner-Operate/dp/1603864679 "How to Run a Lathe"] | |||
** There may be a pdf of the book on the mailing list | |||
* Buccaneer's Galley, Saturday, July 9, 5 - 8 pm | |||
* Analog Game Night is Saturday, 5 pm until late | |||
* CAJOO - Cable Access Jam Office Hours - Wednesday 7-9 pm - come play instruments | |||
* Looking for volunteer authorizers for the woodshop and hot metals - get a free starving hacker membership | |||
** [http://bit.ly/ps1volauth More info here] | |||
** email president@pumpingstationone.org with details about why you think you would be a good fit | |||
** Due Sunday, July 3 at 11:59 PM | |||
* Python Office Hours - Wednesday, 7-9 pm - if you want help, want to work on a project, or | |||
* Two votes are being discussed on the mailing list - pipe in with your input if you have thoughts about hiring cleaning service or buying a CNC plasma cutter | |||
=== Questions === | === Questions === | ||
* What is the state of the manual Bridgeport? | |||
** Usable, slightly less precise than usual | |||
** There was a burr in the spindle, quill may or may not have been messed up | |||
* How can I get authorized? | |||
** JP just posted about authorizations later in July | |||
* Are authorizations for Hot Metals and Woodshop authorizations still on? | |||
** Check the calendar, a quick look seems like it's up to daten | |||
* Suggestions for moving wood without a car? | |||
** Rent a truck, check delivery fee, post on the list to see if anybody wants to team up | |||
=== Votes === | === Votes === | ||
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Who wants to give a tour? | Who wants to give a tour? | ||
* Thanks to Shelly for giving a tour | |||
