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Membership Agreement

2012-09-16T20:53:27Z

Abachman:

__NOTOC__
A copy of this document must be signed by new members at the meeting at which they are confirmed.

== Membership Rights and Privileges ==
All members of the Baltimore Node receive:
* Access to the space to work on projects either on your own or in collaboration with other members
* Use of all community tools and equipment within the space
* Free access to all workshops and events
* A designated area to store in progress work
* A voice and a vote in all decisions affecting the Baltimore Node

== Dues ==
Dues are $50 a month. Dues for each month must be paid by the 20th of the preceding month. For example, April dues should be paid by March 20th. Dues should be delivered to the treasurer in the form of cash or by check written out to "Baltimore Node". Dues can also be paid online with a credit card, however, there will be a $1.75 fee to cover the [http://checkout.google.com/seller/fees.html processing fee].

New elected members dues must be paid upon affirmation of membership.

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Initials

== Key Access ==
Keys provide members with 24/7 access to the space. The Load of Fun space uses high security keys that can only be duplicated by the landlord. Members may request a key providing a valid photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) and paying for the cost of key duplication. There will be a $100 fee for lost keys.

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Initials

== Release of Liability ==
In consideration for my being permitted to participate in the activities of Baltimore Node, I agree to the following waiver and release:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I acknowledge that inherent risks, dangers and hazards exist when using hand tools, power tools, working with or constructing electronic circuits, soldering, welding or otherwise working with metal, using chemicals or building materials and other related activities. Participation in these activities and the use of equipment associated with electronics, manufacturing, construction and scientific practices may result in injury, illness, death or damage to personal property. These risks and dangers may be caused by myself, other participants, by accident, acts of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to electrocution, burns, impalement, injury from slips or falls, or loss of limb.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The member fully assumes all risks associated with participation in events and exempts and releases Baltimore Node, its members, officers, agents, and directors from liability arising out of any damage, loss or injury to the participant or the participant’s property while upon the premises or using any equipment of the organization or while participating in any of the activities contemplated by this agreement whether such loss, damage, or injury results from the negligence of the corporation, its members, agents, or from some other cause.

COVENANT NOT TO SUE: The participant agrees never to institute any suit or action at law otherwise against Baltimore Node, its members, officers, board members, agents, nor to initiate or any way assist the prosecution of any claim for damages or course of action which the member, member’s heirs, executors or administrators hereafter may have by reason of injury to the person of the member or to the participant’s property arising from the activities contemplated by this agreement.

THIRD PARTY INDEMNIFICATION: The member will indemnify, save and hold harmless Baltimore Node, its members, officers, board members, or agents from any and all losses, claims, actions, or proceedings of every kind and character which may be presented or initiated by any other persons or organizations and which arise directly or indirectly from the actions of the member while engaged in the activities contemplated by this agreement.

I hereby acknowledge that I have CAREFULLY read all of the provisions above, fully understand the terms and conditions expressed there, and do freely choose acceptance of the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs relating to assumption of risk, release of liability, covenant not to sue, and third party indemnification.

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Initials

== Intellectual Property ==
Baltimore Node makes no claim to any intellectual property created by Baltimore Node members or created using Baltimore Node resources or facilities. Members are strongly encouraged, but not required, to make freely available under an open source license approved by Open Source Initiative (OSI) or a Creative Commons (CC) license, any documentation, schematics, plans, and/or source code created using Baltimore Node resources or facilities. Any member working on a project that is NOT licensed under an OSI approved or CC license should inform collaborating members of the project's licensing terms BEFORE collaborating.

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Initials

== Disclaimer ==
Baltimore Node provides all services “as is”, as a service, and not as a lease of real property, and disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use. There is also no warranty of title, quiet enjoyment or possession. the entire risk of participating in or using the Baltimore Node service, remains with you.

 
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Name of new member

 
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Signature of new member                                             Date

 
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Name of parent or guardian if member is less than 18 years old

 
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User talk:Jason Denney

2012-01-31T14:57:49Z

Abachman: Welcome!

'''Welcome to ''Nodewiki''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [[Help:Contents|help pages]].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 06:57, 31 January 2012 (PST)

User:Jason Denney

2012-01-31T14:57:48Z

Abachman: Creating user page with biography of new user.

Electrical engineer turned to web developer from North Carolina.

User talk:Rob Blake

2011-11-20T19:38:36Z

Abachman: Welcome!

User:Rob Blake

2011-11-20T19:38:35Z

Abachman: Creating user page with biography of new user.

2011-02-22 Meeting Notes

2011-03-27T01:12:22Z

Abachman: /* Set goals for the organization for the coming year */

===Matt Talks===

===Why are we here? What is this "Node" thing we're doing?===

===Membership status (Adam)===

27 members. Like 15 new ones.

===Financial status (Kelly)===

Eh. The new space, which is awesome, is more expensive. Utilities are high
enough that we're on the road to bankruptcy. BUT, wepay is bringing in dues more
timely.

Right now we're paying about 1400 a month and bringing in about 1300 a month.

===Say hello to the vice-president (Mark)===

Feel pretty good about things. Kinda nice to have people out.

===Goals from last year===

* More community outreach

We ran more workshops. Hackathon and Betascape are getting the name out. People
think we're awesome.

* Node Awesome Grants

Hmm. We don't really have extra money.

* OpenHacks are working awesome

Bringing people in is a good idea. Node knock is great.

* More space organization

Hmm. We moved and got lots of new space, so lets fill it up first before we get
too bent out of shape.

* More events

I [Matt] think we hit that. Workshops were awesome. Classes and stuff went well.

* More publicity

Totally hit that. Was a good year.

* Framework for maintaining inventory of parts.

F that noise.

* Build a board of advisors.

Matt was gonna do it, he didn't though. We should still pursue that. 1) who can
help the org grow 2) who can help us take the organization forward.

Suggestions: guy who started creative alliance, other people who work with
creative groups. Outgoing members would be good candidates for advisory board
because they can say wise things.

===Officer elections===

* PRESIDENT

Mark is nominated and is PRESIDENT!

* VICE-PRESIDENT

Todd is nominated and is VICE-PRESIDENT!

* TREASURER

John is nominated and is TREASURER!

* SECRETARY

James is nominated and is SECRETARY!

===Review the collection of dues===

(amount, payment period, due date and acceptable methods for)

''Something about tasing robots or robots that tase''

We like WePay. It should probably be required. If you deal on a strict cash-only
basis, it makes us uncomfortable.

For future membership purposes, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE signing up for WePay.

===Review the time, location, and frequency of regular meetings===

Before OpenHack? 7 to 7:30. 30 minutes and pick up non-members / members who
come in early. ALSO, meetings should be twice a month.

STARTING MARCH 10, MEETINGS WILL BE EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! SEVEN P.M. FOR THE
REST OF TIME UNTIL CHANGE! PERIOD! THANK YOU!

- the PRESIDENT

===Review standing rules and policies===

(Dues policy, key policy, membership process, quorum)

Dues policy: WePay, get it in. Seriously. If you've got an issue, talk to
someone. Two months, we'll start trying to get your key. Three months, you have
to be voted back in.

Key policy: A member lost a key. Another member thought they lost a key. $100
for lost key. Do we want to change that? YES. Yeah, here's the deal. $25 to
replace the key, you have to tell Sherwin, and you have to go to the locksmith.
Cool.

Membership Process: Getting documents to members is important. Voting on members
is kinda weird and crazy if not enough members are present.

Quorum: 1/3 is too much. **TODO: MARK, SEND A PETITION TO LOWER QUORUM TO 7
MEMBERS. IN THE CASE OF LESS-THAN-QUORUM FOR NEW MEMBER ADDITIONS, VOTE GOES
ONLINE. AND THEN ALSO A STIPULATION THAT ONLINE VOTING IS AN APPROVED METHOD OF
VOTING WHEN NEEDED (AND ONLINE VOTES TAKE LONGER: THE KELLY EGAN AMENDMENT).**
We want to reduce the need for online voting.

===Set goals for the organization for the coming year===

* 501c3 by April 1, 2011. LET'S DO THIS!

* ENCOURAGE MORE WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS!

* Let's make this space, fuckin, rock. Take a day and get stuff set up. Improve appearance of the space so that stuff can happen here. TODO (MARK): MARCH 19 WILL BE A CLEANUP, IMPROVEMENT, AND ORGANIZATION DAY starting with floorspace, member shelves, and tool area.

* Improve accessibility: Make it easier to get into the space. (ADAM IS ON THIS)

* Get more organizations in here. (like RefreshBaltimore or a trivia night)

* Run a big event.

* More cool projects on display.

* More collaboration with other groups. (like Effervescent Collective)

* Revist the goals first meeting of the month. Analytics BITCHES.

===Additional Motions from members present===

* Just take care of your shit.

===Notes===

I'm not secretary anymore, so this has a lot more swears. Fuck it bitches.

2011-02-22 Meeting Notes

2011-03-27T01:11:56Z

Abachman:

===Matt Talks===

===Why are we here? What is this "Node" thing we're doing?===

===Membership status (Adam)===

27 members. Like 15 new ones.

===Financial status (Kelly)===

Eh. The new space, which is awesome, is more expensive. Utilities are high
enough that we're on the road to bankruptcy. BUT, wepay is bringing in dues more
timely.

Right now we're paying about 1400 a month and bringing in about 1300 a month.

===Say hello to the vice-president (Mark)===

Feel pretty good about things. Kinda nice to have people out.

===Goals from last year===

* More community outreach

We ran more workshops. Hackathon and Betascape are getting the name out. People
think we're awesome.

* Node Awesome Grants

Hmm. We don't really have extra money.

* OpenHacks are working awesome

Bringing people in is a good idea. Node knock is great.

* More space organization

Hmm. We moved and got lots of new space, so lets fill it up first before we get
too bent out of shape.

* More events

I [Matt] think we hit that. Workshops were awesome. Classes and stuff went well.

* More publicity

Totally hit that. Was a good year.

* Framework for maintaining inventory of parts.

F that noise.

* Build a board of advisors.

Matt was gonna do it, he didn't though. We should still pursue that. 1) who can
help the org grow 2) who can help us take the organization forward.

Suggestions: guy who started creative alliance, other people who work with
creative groups. Outgoing members would be good candidates for advisory board
because they can say wise things.

===Officer elections===

* PRESIDENT

Mark is nominated and is PRESIDENT!

* VICE-PRESIDENT

Todd is nominated and is VICE-PRESIDENT!

* TREASURER

John is nominated and is TREASURER!

* SECRETARY

James is nominated and is SECRETARY!

===Review the collection of dues===

(amount, payment period, due date and acceptable methods for)

''Something about tasing robots or robots that tase''

We like WePay. It should probably be required. If you deal on a strict cash-only
basis, it makes us uncomfortable.

For future membership purposes, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE signing up for WePay.

===Review the time, location, and frequency of regular meetings===

Before OpenHack? 7 to 7:30. 30 minutes and pick up non-members / members who
come in early. ALSO, meetings should be twice a month.

STARTING MARCH 10, MEETINGS WILL BE EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! SEVEN P.M. FOR THE
REST OF TIME UNTIL CHANGE! PERIOD! THANK YOU!

- the PRESIDENT

===Review standing rules and policies===

(Dues policy, key policy, membership process, quorum)

Dues policy: WePay, get it in. Seriously. If you've got an issue, talk to
someone. Two months, we'll start trying to get your key. Three months, you have
to be voted back in.

Key policy: A member lost a key. Another member thought they lost a key. $100
for lost key. Do we want to change that? YES. Yeah, here's the deal. $25 to
replace the key, you have to tell Sherwin, and you have to go to the locksmith.
Cool.

Membership Process: Getting documents to members is important. Voting on members
is kinda weird and crazy if not enough members are present.

Quorum: 1/3 is too much. **TODO: MARK, SEND A PETITION TO LOWER QUORUM TO 7
MEMBERS. IN THE CASE OF LESS-THAN-QUORUM FOR NEW MEMBER ADDITIONS, VOTE GOES
ONLINE. AND THEN ALSO A STIPULATION THAT ONLINE VOTING IS AN APPROVED METHOD OF
VOTING WHEN NEEDED (AND ONLINE VOTES TAKE LONGER: THE KELLY EGAN AMENDMENT).**
We want to reduce the need for online voting.

===Set goals for the organization for the coming year===

* 501c3 by April 1, 2011. LET'S DO THIS!

* ENCOURAGE MORE WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS!

* Let's make this space, fuckin, rock. Take a day and get stuff set up. Improve
appearance of the space so that stuff can happen here. TODO (MARK): MARCH 19
WILL BE A CLEANUP, IMPROVEMENT, AND ORGANIZATION DAY starting with floorspace,
member shelves, and tool area.

* Improve accessibility: Make it easier to get into the space. (ADAM IS ON THIS)

* Get more organizations in here. (like RefreshBaltimore or a trivia night)

* Run a big event.

* More cool projects on display.

* More collaboration with other groups. (like Effervescent Collective)

* Revist the goals first meeting of the month. Analytics BITCHES.

===Additional Motions from members present===

* Just take care of your shit.

===Notes===

I'm not secretary anymore, so this has a lot more swears. Fuck it bitches.

LED window display

2011-03-05T20:49:33Z

Abachman:

Collecting notes for the LED window display.

Anyone have ideas for a better project name???

== System Architecture ==
[[File:Display arch.png]]

== nCode ==
This is intended to be a common format that is read by the computer connected to the LED driver. The syntax is based on JSON. The pixels in the frames represent Red, Green, Blue, and Alpha values. It is assumed that 0,0 is in the upper left corner of the display.

{
width: 3,
height: 3,
loop: true,
framerate: 10,
meta: {
title: "",
creator: "",
description: ""
},
frames: [
[
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255]
],
[
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255]
],
[
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255],
[255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255], [255,255,255,255]
]
]
}

==Hardware==

Rainbowduino x 3

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/rainbowduino-led-driver-platform-atmega-328-p-371.html?cPath=163_169

Wire: about 110' per 16 x 4 section.

RGB LEDs (see below).

==Purchases==

http://cgi.ebay.com/100-pcs-5mm-RGB-LED-4000mcd-Common-Cathode-Free-R-/390294708451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adf60a0e3#ht_1756wt_907 - 100 RGB LEDs.

2011-02-22 Meeting Notes

2011-02-23T02:28:11Z

Abachman: Created page with " ## Matt Talks ## Why are we here? What is this "Node" thing we're doing? ## Membership status (Adam) 27 members. Like 15 new ones. ## Financial status (Kelly) Eh. The new ..."

## Matt Talks

## Why are we here? What is this "Node" thing we're doing?

## Membership status (Adam)

27 members. Like 15 new ones.

## Financial status (Kelly)

Eh. The new space, which is awesome, is more expensive. Utilities are high
enough that we're on the road to bankruptcy. BUT, wepay is bringing in dues more
timely.

Right now we're paying about 1400 a month and bringing in about 1300 a month.

## Say hello to the vice-president (Mark)

Feel pretty good about things. Kinda nice to have people out.

## Goals from last year

* More community outreach

We ran more workshops. Hackathon and Betascape are getting the name out. People
think we're awesome.

* Node Awesome Grants

Hmm. We don't really have extra money.

* OpenHacks are working awesome

Bringing people in is a good idea. Node knock is great.

* More space organization

Hmm. We moved and got lots of new space, so lets fill it up first before we get
too bent out of shape.

* More events

I [Matt] think we hit that. Workshops were awesome. Classes and stuff went well.

* More publicity

Totally hit that. Was a good year.

* Framework for maintaining inventory of parts.

F that noise.

* Build a board of advisors.

Matt was gonna do it, he didn't though. We should still pursue that. 1) who can
help the org grow? 2) who can help us take the organization forward.

Suggestions: guy who started creative alliance, other people who work with
creative groups. Outgoing members would be good candidates for advisory board
because they can say wise things.

## Officer elections

* PRESIDENT

Mark is nominated and is PRESIDENT!

* VICE-PRESIDENT

Todd is nominated and is VICE-PRESIDENT!

* TREASURER

John is nominated and is TREASURER!

* SECRETARY

James is nominated and is SECRETARY!

## Review the collection of dues

(amount, payment period, due date and acceptable methods for)

Something about tasing robots or robots that tase.

We like WePay. It should probably be required. If you deal on a strict cash-only
basis, it makes us uncomfortable.

For future membership purposes, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE signing up for WePay.

## Review the time, location, and frequency of regular meetings

Before OpenHack? 7 to 7:30. 30 minutes and pick up non-members / members who
come in early. ALSO, meetings should be twice a month.

STARTING MARCH 10, MEETINGS WILL BE EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! SEVEN P.M. FOR THE
REST OF TIME UNTIL CHANGE! PERIOD! THANK YOU!

- the PRESIDENT

## Review standing rules and policies

(Dues policy, key policy, membership process, quorum)

Dues policy: WePay, get it in. Seriously. If you've got an issue, talk to
someone. Two months, we'll start trying to get your key. Three months, you have
to be voted back in.

Key policy: A member lost a key. Another member thought they lost a key. $100
for lost key. Do we want to change that? YES. Yeah, here's the deal. $25 to
replace the key, you have to tell Sherwin, and you have to go to the locksmith.
Cool.

Membership Process: Getting documents to members is important. Voting on members
is kinda weird and crazy if not enough members are present.

Quorum: 1/3 is too much. **TODO: MARK, SEND A PETITION TO LOWER QUORUM TO 7
MEMBERS. IN THE CASE OF LESS-THAN-QUORUM FOR NEW MEMBER ADDITIONS, VOTE GOES
ONLINE. AND THEN ALSO A STIPULATION THAT ONLINE VOTING IS AN APPROVED METHOD OF
VOTING WHEN NEEDED (AND ONLINE VOTES TAKE LONGER: THE KELLY EGAN AMENDMENT).**
We want to reduce the need for online voting.

## Set goals for the organization for the coming year

* 501c3 by April 1, 2011. LET'S DO THIS!

* ENCOURAGE MORE WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS!

* Let's make this space, fuckin, rock. Take a day and get stuff set up. Improve
appearance of the space so that stuff can happen here. TODO (MARK): MARCH 19
WILL BE A CLEANUP, IMPROVEMENT, AND ORGANIZATION DAY starting with floorspace,
member shelves, and tool area.

* Improve accessibility: Make it easier to get into the space. (ADAM IS ON THIS)

* Get more organizations in here. (like RefreshBaltimore or a trivia night)

* Run a big event.

* More cool projects on display.

* More collaboration with other groups. (like Effervescent Collective)

* Revist the goals first meeting of the month. Analytics BITCHES.

## Additional Motions from members present

* Just take care of your shit.

## Notes

I'm not secretary anymore, so this has a lot more swears. Fuck it bitches.

2011-02-08 Meeting Notes

2011-02-09T02:20:49Z

Abachman: Created page with "https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zHuOkBOQfc3pPWJZixINZNuFGUmz_tSyF6mgLUK3o5I AGENDA: 2011-02-08 - Members Update - New Members? - Jason Denny (voted in on the lis..."

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1zHuOkBOQfc3pPWJZixINZNuFGUmz_tSyF6mgLUK3o5I

AGENDA: 2011-02-08

- Members Update
- New Members?
- Jason Denny (voted in on the list)
- Heather Sarkassian

- Todd ousted Marty as Mayor (foursquare)

- Financial Update
- We have money, but the last two months were the hardest we've had yet. 1300 and 1400 for our first two months. We don't have enough members to cover that level for the whole year.
- Sherwin is currently reviewing the utilities cost calculation spreadsheet. It's not clear how much we're using, but it's probably a good bit. We might want a clamp-on ammeter (Wes) to measure how much power we're using. Electricity for the building in Jan was $850, oil was $4500.
- NOTE: three separate former residents have commented that the third floor is "unusable" during summer days. The roof fan on the third floor must be fixed.
- We should totally get 501c3, collect a chunk of change and find a more appropriate space.
- We'll revisit membership dues and "the extra fees problem".
- [ACTION ITEM: Matt] We're going to mail Jimmy Rogers a check for the same amount we get out of Eventbrite.
- For the annual meeting, "Where do we want the space to go? How much do we want to grow? What do we want to be in Baltimore?"
- [ACTION ITEM: James] 501c3 paperwork

- Upcoming Events
- Techno Swapfest: No one seems really psyched to lead this.
- Betascape: Saturday May 7, one day, would be cool if we could run workshops and demos in the space. The event will be on North Ave in front of the Windup Space. Could we run the space as a gallery & classroom? HEY MEMBERS: think about a workshop you could run or might like to run. Deadline for running a workshop will be mid-March if you want to
- BohConf: a free unconference May 16 - 19, Baltimore Convention Center, Ruby on Rails focused, free tshirts with the natty boh guy.
- Civic Data Hackathon: Sat, Feb 12 at Beehive http://civichackday.eventbrite.com/
- ???
- Beer tasting? Indeed. Supposedly, not having a projector was holding that back. Solved that problem, obviously.

- Special Agenda Items
- Housecleaning/keeping, Thursday nights should end with "Last Call" so that people know that it's time to clean up their crap.
- Keys (RFID on the door?)
- Annual Meeting: Tuesday, February 22. If you want to be involved as an officer, think about that in advance. Also, if you've got something you want to discuss, like vision or goals or new initiatives or something, write it down and bring it along.
- Makerbot, workin'? Done, needs some calibration.
- Kitchenette!? Talk more at the annual meeting.
- If we can get a full size fridge, kegerator is make rocket go time.
- MAME cabinet is pretty much done. Just needs tweaks, Mark is handling that.
- Mark knows a dancer (Lily) who's interested in getting hooked up with the Node for making awesome things related to dance.
- Wes is working with the HOPE conference attendee metadata project and is interested in redesigning the project, he works mostly with hardware. Would start in the summer. Goal is a new tracking system for the HOPE conference. http://amd.hope.net/ http://www.openbeacon.org/
- DIY Bio dude will be around on Thursday to chat.
- Jason is interested in doing something on the wall to make the whiteboard situation better or just something cool on the wall.

- Attendance
- Wes
- Matt
- Kelly
- James
- Mark
- Todd
- Jason
- John
- Adam

User talk:Todd Blatt

2011-02-03T23:48:40Z

Abachman: Welcome!

User:Todd Blatt

2011-02-03T23:48:39Z

Abachman: Creating user page with biography of new user.

I'm awesome

2011-01-11 Meeting Notes

2011-01-12T01:10:36Z

Abachman:

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

Meeting minutes - 11 Jan 2011

== Agenda Items ==

* CreateBaltimore - we'd like to talk about what we're doing at the Node. "We Built a Community Space." Matt is going to run an open house at the Node after the event.
* Organizing the space - We don't have enough electricity, it seems like. First, we should build shelves and get some pegboard. John will decide what we need to do to build shelving. We voted and approved $100 for building more shelving.
* A potluck hosted at the Node for members of the Load of Fun? Someone will have to own it.
* Sink? Ben wasn't here to advocate.
* Steve stopped by, he's an electrician.
* The New Year's party went well. Like 15 people stopped by. We oughta have more parties.
* I [Adam] ate at Nak Won Korean BBQ over a block north of North off of Charles, it was awesome.

== Attendees ==

* Mark Huson
* Rob Miller
* Matthew Forr
* Alan Grover
* Todd Blatt
* John Cutonilli
* James Breger
* Adam Bachman

2011-01-11 Meeting Notes

2011-01-12T00:56:36Z

Abachman:

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JMOniwEraOPrgCS1IEgAIytR3wTEYAPCy_cufJklyII

== Agenda Items ==

==== new members ====

==== Other Stuff ====

== Attendees ==

* Mark Huson
* Rob Miller
* Matthew Forr
* Alan Grover
* Todd Blatt
* John Cutonilli
* James Breger

=== New Members ===

2010-12-14 Meeting Notes

2010-12-15T14:54:05Z

Abachman:

== Agenda Items ==

==== new members ====

'''Chris A.''' - runs Figure53, comes during the day, plans to co-work. Let the
record show Mark Huson voted no.

'''Tim B.''' - active volunteer in the Baltimore arts scene, wants to do awesome
stuff for the Node. Our first "Trust Member"! Rock.

'''TRUST MEMBERS''' - Node will support dueless members to the amount of 10% of
total membership. Trust Membership will be renewed every three months but can be
converted to normal membership at any time. Trust members will be expected to be
awesome. If it's not working out, ya just won't get renewed.

==== Other Stuff ====

'''keys''' - how to get keys back from non-paying members? If you haven't paid
dues, you get warned. If it's been more than three months, you have to give your
key back. Once auto-subscription is available, we'll be tougher on non-payment.

'''pre-annual meeting''' - we should get our bylaw changes ready.

'''meet your neighbors''' - say hello to your neighbors so that if you see
someone in the building who

'''the new space''' - some changes, whatever. Will need to decide if we want
shop space. Organization isn't clear right now, but it will take time and money.
Will probably be an after New Year's project. The more clean and organized the
space, the better.

'''the member shelf''' - we should take that stuff off and reorganize. Members
need to be contacted.

'''awesome grant''' - a chapter of the awesome foundation is starting up in
Baltimore. We probably won't be able to contribute money, but we'll probably be
able to contribute space and time. Members should also be aware of this
opportunity, and, like, go for it if they wanna.

'''events'''

* letter embossing at Baltimore print studios
* NYE - if it's cash flow negative it's on Matt.
* technoswap festival
* Betascape

'''review of strategic goals'''

'''hackathon debrief (not done)'''

'''finances''' - we're doing just okay. we're right at the edge, but not losing money as long as everyone pays on time. We're currently exploring WePay for subscriptions.

== Attendees ==

* Adam
* John
* Kelly
* Luke
* Mark
* Matt
* Rob
* Todd

=== New Members ===

* Chris Ashworth
* Tim Boucher

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

User:Abachman

2010-12-15T14:41:37Z

Abachman:

Adam Bachman

Father of three, husband of one.

I do Python, Ruby, Processing, Java, C, Linux, SQL, web. I build software like a bright fire burning.

I'm interested in livecoding solo or in an ensemble setting, creating games on very short timelines, and tackling interesting problems. Hope to run a weekly morning open hack session for folks like me who don't have a lot of free evenings. (something like 7-9AM) Also interested in coordinating with other folks with kids who'd like to get their young'ns involved.

* http://adambachman.org
* http://twitter.com/abachman
* http://www.smartlogicsolutions.com/adam

User:Abachman

2010-12-15T14:40:44Z

Abachman:

Adam Bachman

Father of three, husband of one.

I do Python, Ruby, Processing, Java, C, Linux, SQL, web, etc ([http://logicalawesome.com/logical_awesome.jpg my codes are perfect]).

I'm interested in livecoding solo or in an ensemble setting, creating games on very short timelines, and tackling interesting problems. Hope to run a weekly morning open hack session for folks like me who don't have a lot of free evenings. (something like 7-9AM) Also interested in coordinating with other folks with kids who'd like to get their young'ns involved.

* http://adambachman.org
* http://twitter.com/abachman
* http://www.smartlogicsolutions.com/adam

User talk:Luke Orland

2010-12-15T14:37:05Z

Abachman: Welcome!

User:Luke Orland

2010-12-15T14:37:03Z

Abachman: Creating user page with biography of new user.

2010-12-14 Meeting Notes

2010-12-15T01:50:04Z

Abachman:

== Agenda Items ==

==== new members ====

'''Chris A.''' - runs Figure53, comes during the day, plans to co-work. Let the
record show Mark Huson voted no.

'''Tim B.''' - active volunteer in the Baltimore arts scene, wants to do awesome
stuff for the Node. Our first "Trust Member"! Rock.

'''TRUST MEMBERS''' - Node will support dueless members to the amount of 10% of
total membership. Trust Membership will be renewed every three months but can be
converted to normal membership at any time. Trust members will be expected to be
awesome. If it's not working out, ya just won't get renewed.

==== Other Stuff ====

'''keys''' - how to get keys back from non-paying members? If you haven't paid
dues, you get warned. If it's been more than three months, you have to give your
key back. Once auto-subscription is available, we'll be tougher on non-payment.

'''pre-annual meeting''' - we should get our bylaw changes ready.

'''meet your neighbors''' - say hello to your neighbors so that if you see
someone in the building who

'''the new space''' - some changes, whatever. Will need to decide if we want
shop space. Organization isn't clear right now, but it will take time and money.
Will probably be an after New Year's project. The more clean and organized the
space, the better.

'''the member shelf''' - we should take that stuff off and reorganize. Members
need to be contacted.

'''awesome grant''' - a chapter of the awesome foundation is starting up in
Baltimore. We probably won't be able to contribute money, but we'll probably be
able to contribute space and time. Members should also be aware of this
opportunity, and, like, go for it if they wanna.

'''events'''

* letter embossing at Baltimore print studios
* NYE - if it's cash flow negative it's on Matt.
* technoswap festival
* Betascape

'''review of strategic goals'''

'''hackathon debrief (not done)'''

== Attendees ==

* Adam
* John
* Kelly
* Luke
* Mark
* Matt
* Rob
* Todd

=== New Members ===

* Chris Ashworth
* Tim Boucher

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-12-14 Meeting Notes

2010-12-15T00:32:29Z

Abachman:

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-12-14 Meeting Notes

2010-12-15T00:28:13Z

Abachman: Created page with " Category:MeetingNotes"

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

3rd Floor Space

2010-12-01T17:51:48Z

Abachman:

Help plan the new spaces layout.

* [[File:Node_3rdFloor.skp]]

[[File:Third_floor_model_above_inside.png]]

[[File:Third_floor_model_top_view.png]]

[[File:Third_floor_model_above_street_side.png]]

3rd Floor Space

2010-12-01T17:51:28Z

Abachman:

Help plan the new spaces layout.

* [[File:Node_3rdFloor.skp]]
* [[File:Third_floor_model_above_inside.png]]
* [[File:Third_floor_model_top_view.png]]
* [[File:Third_floor_model_above_street_side.png]]

File:Third floor model above street side.png

2010-12-01T17:51:09Z

Abachman: looking down on the space from the street side

looking down on the space from the street side

File:Third floor model top view.png

2010-12-01T17:50:19Z

Abachman: top down view

top down view

File:Third floor model above inside.png

2010-12-01T17:47:38Z

Abachman: above from inside the building side

above from inside the building side

Main Page

2010-11-24T18:53:47Z

Abachman: /* Regular Events */

__NOTOC__
[[File:Baltimore Node Pano.jpg|right|border|600px]]

== Events ==
To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our [http://baltimorenode.org/events Events Calendar]! Stay on top of events with [http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/baltimorenode.org_5jbobahkshgj11vut3cndhppoo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic RSS] and [http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/baltimorenode.org_5jbobahkshgj11vut3cndhppoo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics iCal] feeds.

If you'd like to host an event at the Node (one-time or recurring), stop by the regular meeting or run it by the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion mailing list].

=== Regular Events ===
* '''Second Tuesdays, 7:30pm''' - Regular business meeting. Everyone welcome.
* '''Thursdays, 7-9pm''' - [[OpenHack]] Sessions. Come check out Node. Bring a project to work on or just hang out. '''Everyone welcome.''' If you're a member and can sponsor a Thursday, put your name on the [[OpenHack]] list.

[[Events Archive]]
sign up

== Becoming a Member ==
* Learn how to become a members on the [http://baltimorenode.org/membership/ membership page]
* All members need to sign the [[Membership Agreement]] when they join.

== Quick links ==
===Ideas, making, fun===
* [[Fall 2010 Workshops]] - Planning page for workshops for the fall.
* [[Publicity]] - How to contact us and past publicity.
* [[Project Proposals]] - Share your ideas for projects. Things you want to work on, things you think other people should work on, things you'd like to learn more about. If you want some help clarifying your ideas, the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion list] would probably be the best place for that.
* [[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.
* [[Challenges]] - Creativity thrives in competition? Maybe. Add your challenge ideas. Baltimore Node XPrize, ftw!
* [[WikiTips]] - Tips on how to use the Wiki
* [[Webcam]] - See if anyone is around
* [[Resources]] - Information and educational resources on topics related to the Node

=== Current projects ===
* [[Power Tool Drag Racing]] - Drag racing using common power tools.
* [[MAMMF/RF]] - With an acronym like that how can you loose.
* [[Artscape Proposal]] - ...
* [[RFID door lock]] - Damn locksmith! Will show him.
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations
* [[Window design]] - Ideas for how to decorate our window.
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
* [[Internet Service Options]] - possible changes to our internet service
* [[802.11 WPA Preshared Key]] - wireless password for the baltimoreNode network
* [[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process.
* [[Grants]] - Possible sources of funding.
* [[Outreach and inclusion]] - a list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach out to.
* [[Historical documents]] - Archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.
* [[Co-Lab Wednesday]] - Working with students, performers and established artists to help them realize technical aspects of a project that is beyond their current ability.

== Communication Channels ==
* '''Website and blog''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
* '''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
* '''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - [irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode]
* '''Elsewhere''': [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/ Flickr], [http://www.instructables.com/group/bmorenode/ Instructables], [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baltimore-Node/109524391244 Facebook]

=== Mailing Lists ===
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion Discussion list]: Get your geek on, find help with projects, ask questions, get directions to the next meeting, share awesome findings, suggest projects
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-announce Announcement list]: Low traffic list just for receiving announcements. Subscribe to this list only if you do not want to receive discussion emails. If you are on the Discussion list, you will receive all announcements automatically.

== Founding documents ==
* [[Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[Baltimore Node Logo| Logo]] - Official Logo of the Node

=== Meeting Notes ===

[[2009MeetingNotes|2009 Meeting Notes]]

[[:Category:MeetingNotes]]

== ToDo List ==
* Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
* Stop Hacking and start selling tacos!

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T17:44:27Z

Abachman: /* Door Hardware */

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Required features of Load of Fun lock system ==

* Cooperation with Sherwin and the rest of the tenants
* Should be extremely reliable. QA / field testing should be fun.
* Should be extremely simple, require no skills (programming, unix, etc.) to change settings, add or remove access.
* Should cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors
* Will be internal requiring access to two doors

== Solutions ==

=== No Networking ===
* Each door has its own microcontroller and reader, stores its own access list ( SD card? )
* Buzz in system connects directly to lock and uses simple two conductor wire and a button.
* This system limits failure to one door at a time, is very modular.

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
*** Read that Jeenodes at 100m line of site or 30m indoors. Lower baud-rates improve range.
** What would the power situation be like?
*** Power off of wall-wart, possibly with battery recharge for power-outage.
** What are the failure modes?
*** '''internet out''' - local activation via keypad/usb key/retina scan
*** '''power out''' (internet also out) - battery backup kicks in for a few hours, use local activation
*** it seems like you'd want to always leave the door openable by key for the best failure protection.
**** electronic strikes work by unlocking the part that keeps the door in the frame. The bolt going from the door is always unlockable by key.

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, second wire between router and server, and always on door server. As few "moving" parts as necessary.
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down
* No ethernet alternative: signal boards via simple copper wire from central web server.
** '''plus:''' no ethernet shield cost.
** node server (running dyn-dns or similar) authenticates users and then sends command over serial to a usb-attached arduino/similar peripheral. peripheral sets signal lines high for corresponding node devices. Node devices open door locks.
** node server could run fancy program (auth via tropo sms, email, web app), also just as feasible with wireless networking

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

== Door Hardware ==

Generally, it seems like a good idea to keep normal door operation the same once the unlocking system installed. Doors have been slowly engineered over the years and work very well in the case of crowds, fires, etc. Electric strike works well for this, additional actuation also as long as it doesn't '''require''' that it be used to get in our out.

Electric Strike: [[File:Electric_strike.jpg]]

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio. (how electric strike operates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7lCiQ6IP4I)
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit (This could be a motion sensor, with the button just as a backup)
*** ''motion sensors are too easy to fool with changes in light / shade which would be major problem in the gallery space'' - [[User:Abachman|Abachman]]

* Servo/other-motor actuated
** for bar-style door (http://shrten.com/424), a servo motor would keep the door function the same but allow you to trigger opening from outside. servo force would need to be pretty decent to push the bar in. $75-$110 would buy a hefty enough servo (http://www.servocity.com/html/hsr-5498sg_servo.html). there's also a potential for very clever solution possibly involving a counter weight, some gearing, etc.

== The Key ==
* SMS/Tropo
* Mobile Website
* Keypad -- doesn't have to look like an atm keypad. could be a rotary dial (http://www.porticus.org/bell/images/buttset/dial.jpg) or a set of crazy '''lost''' style knobs/switches. ideally they'd be self returning/position-less though so that once the door was opened, the code to open it couldn't be discerned.

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T17:42:52Z

Abachman:

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Required features of Load of Fun lock system ==

* Cooperation with Sherwin and the rest of the tenants
* Should be extremely reliable. QA / field testing should be fun.
* Should be extremely simple, require no skills (programming, unix, etc.) to change settings, add or remove access.
* Should cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors
* Will be internal requiring access to two doors

== Solutions ==

=== No Networking ===
* Each door has its own microcontroller and reader, stores its own access list ( SD card? )
* Buzz in system connects directly to lock and uses simple two conductor wire and a button.
* This system limits failure to one door at a time, is very modular.

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
*** Read that Jeenodes at 100m line of site or 30m indoors. Lower baud-rates improve range.
** What would the power situation be like?
*** Power off of wall-wart, possibly with battery recharge for power-outage.
** What are the failure modes?
*** '''internet out''' - local activation via keypad/usb key/retina scan
*** '''power out''' (internet also out) - battery backup kicks in for a few hours, use local activation
*** it seems like you'd want to always leave the door openable by key for the best failure protection.
**** electronic strikes work by unlocking the part that keeps the door in the frame. The bolt going from the door is always unlockable by key.

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, second wire between router and server, and always on door server. As few "moving" parts as necessary.
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down
* No ethernet alternative: signal boards via simple copper wire from central web server.
** '''plus:''' no ethernet shield cost.
** node server (running dyn-dns or similar) authenticates users and then sends command over serial to a usb-attached arduino/similar peripheral. peripheral sets signal lines high for corresponding node devices. Node devices open door locks.
** node server could run fancy program (auth via tropo sms, email, web app), also just as feasible with wireless networking

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

== Door Hardware ==

Generally, it seems like a good idea to keep normal door operation the same once the unlocking system installed. Doors have been slowly engineered over the years and work very well in the case of crowds, fires, etc. Electric strike works well for this, additional actuation also as long as it doesn't '''require''' that it be used to get in our out.

Electric Strike: [[File:Electric_strike.jpg]]

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio. (how electric strike operates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7lCiQ6IP4I)
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit (This could be a motion sensor, with the button just as a backup)
* Servo/other-motor actuated
** for bar-style door (http://shrten.com/424), a servo motor would keep the door function the same but allow you to trigger opening from outside. servo force would need to be pretty decent to push the bar in. $75-$110 would buy a hefty enough servo (http://www.servocity.com/html/hsr-5498sg_servo.html). there's also a potential for very clever solution possibly involving a counter weight, some gearing, etc.

== The Key ==
* SMS/Tropo
* Mobile Website
* Keypad -- doesn't have to look like an atm keypad. could be a rotary dial (http://www.porticus.org/bell/images/buttset/dial.jpg) or a set of crazy '''lost''' style knobs/switches. ideally they'd be self returning/position-less though so that once the door was opened, the code to open it couldn't be discerned.

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T17:42:19Z

Abachman: /* Wireless Networking */

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Required features of Load of Fun lock system ==

* Cooperation with Sherwin and the rest of the tenants
* Should be extremely reliable. QA / field testing should be fun.
* Should be extremely simple, require no skills (programming, unix, etc.) to change settings, add or remove access.
* Should cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors
* Will be internal requiring access to two doors

== Solutions ==

=== No Networking ===
* Each door has its own microcontroller and reader, stores its own access list ( SD card? )
* Buzz in system connects directly to lock and uses simple two conductor wire and a button.
* This system limits failure to one door at a time, is very modular.

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
*** Read that Jeenodes at 100m line of site or 30m indoors. Lower baud-rates improve range.
** What would the power situation be like?
*** Power off of wall-wart, possibly with battery recharge for power-outage.
** What are the failure modes?
*** '''internet out''' - local activation via keypad/usb key/retina scan
*** '''power out''' (internet also out) - battery backup kicks in for a few hours, use local activation
*** it seems like you'd want to always leave the door openable by key for the best failure protection.
**** electronic strikes work by unlocking the part that keeps the door in the frame. The bolt going from the door is always unlockable by key.

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, second wire between router and server, and always on door server. As few "moving" parts as necessary.
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down
* No ethernet alternative: signal boards via simple copper wire from central web server.
** '''plus:''' no ethernet shield cost.
** node server (running dyn-dns or similar) authenticates users and then sends command over serial to a usb-attached arduino/similar peripheral. peripheral sets signal lines high for corresponding node devices. Node devices open door locks.
** node server could run fancy program (auth via tropo sms, email, web app), also just as feasible with wireless networking

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

== Door Hardware ==

Generally, it seems like a good idea to keep normal door operation the same once the unlocking system installed. Doors have been slowly engineered over the years and work very well in the case of crowds, fires, etc. Electric strike works well for this, additional actuation also as long as it doesn't '''require''' that it be used to get in our out.

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio. (how electric strike operates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7lCiQ6IP4I)
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit (This could be a motion sensor, with the button just as a backup)
* Servo/other-motor actuated
** for bar-style door (http://shrten.com/424), a servo motor would keep the door function the same but allow you to trigger opening from outside. servo force would need to be pretty decent to push the bar in. $75-$110 would buy a hefty enough servo (http://www.servocity.com/html/hsr-5498sg_servo.html). there's also a potential for very clever solution possibly involving a counter weight, some gearing, etc.

== The Key ==
* SMS/Tropo
* Mobile Website
* Keypad -- doesn't have to look like an atm keypad. could be a rotary dial (http://www.porticus.org/bell/images/buttset/dial.jpg) or a set of crazy '''lost''' style knobs/switches. ideally they'd be self returning/position-less though so that once the door was opened, the code to open it couldn't be discerned.

File:Electric strike.jpg

2010-11-24T17:41:57Z

Abachman:

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T14:47:21Z

Abachman: /* Problems */

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Problems ==

Issues we face in the Load of Fun

* Will be internal requiring access to two doors
* Should very cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors
* Should be extremely reliable. QA / field testing should be fun.

== Solutions ==

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
** What would the power situation be like?
** What are the failure modes?

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, second wire between router and server, and always on door server. As few "moving" parts as necessary.
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down

=== Door Hardware ===

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T14:46:47Z

Abachman: /* Wired Networking */

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Problems ==

Issues we face in the Load of Fun

* Will be internal requiring access to two doors
* Should very cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors

== Solutions ==

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
** What would the power situation be like?
** What are the failure modes?

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, second wire between router and server, and always on door server. As few "moving" parts as necessary.
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down

=== Door Hardware ===

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

RFID door lock

2010-11-24T14:44:50Z

Abachman:

Here is Makers Local 256's version of what we are thinking of doing.

https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/USB_Auth

== Problems ==

Issues we face in the Load of Fun

* Will be internal requiring access to two doors
* Should very cheap enough to replace all artists keys or work with the current lock system
* Should have an option to buzz people in for visitors

== Solutions ==

=== Wireless Networking ===

* Jeenodes
** Do they have enough range?
** What would the power situation be like?
** What are the failure modes?

=== Wired Networking ===

* Ethernet shield and web server
** One wire between door and router, plus always on door server
** would require people to be on the loadoffun wireless to buzz people in
** could store access keys locally incase server melts down

=== Door Hardware ===

* Electric door strike
** we have one but from our tests it will not work on the outside door. Great for door to studio
* Electromagnetic lock
** requires a battery backup incase power goes out
** requires a button to be pressed to exit

=== Third Party / Complete Solutions ===

What are the money and time costs of using a pre-packaged solution?

BaltimoreHackathon2010

2010-11-22T03:23:35Z

Abachman: Created page with 'http://baltimorehackathon.com/, November 2010 There were a bunch of Node members representing strong. == laterlist == === Description === A web application that let's you eas…'

http://baltimorehackathon.com/, November 2010

There were a bunch of Node members representing strong.

== laterlist ==

=== Description ===

A web application that let's you easily record and remember things you want to get back to like books you want to read, movies you want to watch, music you'd like to listen to, or products you'd like to buy. Built using Ruby on Rails, hosted on Heroku.

http://laterlist.com

=== Built By ===

* Zach Waugh, http://zachwaugh.com/
* Adam Bachman, ''Node member'', http://adambachman.org

2010-10-12 Meeting Notes

2010-10-13T00:51:27Z

Abachman:

== Agenda Items ==

* Voting on new members: Hector [huzzah], Todd [woohoo]
* Key situation, where's it at? Money is going back into the bank, we're going to start accounting it as immediately usable for more keys. Kelly will juggle the $60 to get 4 at a time as needed.
* Monies for X10 parts. $20, part of the mbed competition. Mark is planning to automate the space, the X10 parts will let him control stuff. VOTED YES!
* Pizza - let's get Mark to do this. Joe^2, free pizzas?
* Taxes, let's go over these. If someone brought them in, but no one did, so... Mark will make a copy and mail them.
* Documentary (Roll Call) - who is going to commit to helping out? Marty is gonna feel more comfortable doing it when he knows there are other folks interested. Matt & Mark will support. We'll make an email thread you can add your name to.
* Baltimore Hackathon - what is it (weekend long "make something party"), how to handle funds, who wants to volunteer?
** The http://groups.google.com/group/techinbaltimore list is responsible for the event.
** build something in 48 hours. hardware, software, or whatever.
** Funds will go into a third party account. Node will be the third party. Matt is going to spend Node dollars. This is intended to be a zero-sum event. We're voting to allow Matt to spend as much money as comes in. Extra money will be rolled into the
** It's going to be at the Beehive.
** It's for fun. If you really need to machine something beforehand, do it. Whatever, I don't care.
* 501c3. It feels like time to get on that horse and ride. We can afford it, Matt is going to start filling out the paperwork. We voted to spend the necessary money. HUZZAH!
* New space? What are we looking for? Something to fall into our laps.
* TedXMidAtlantic - might be interested in a table for hackerspaces, if they bring out cool stuff.
* Financial update. $1574 in the bank, but we're gonna spend about half of that on 501c3. The Google account is yet to be transferred. Mark has about $300 from the last workshop.
** Paypal has put their boot on our neck. Back to Google checkout. WePay is interesting. This is a good reason to go 501c3.
** Financial software? Something that lets us easily file taxes and stuff. Maybe an accountant.
* Renaming / relabelling / considering ourselves a Makerspace, what do you think?
** mod * hack * taco is very silly.
** "All hackers are evil"?
** Subtitling? "Baltimore Node: Hackers, Makers, and Benders"
** The full "re-branding" might be something to wait until the annual meeting for.

== Special Agenda Items ==

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financials
** Monies In
** Monies Out
* Memberships
** Voting new members in:
*** Todd Blatt
*** Hector Leiva
* Upcoming Events
** Baltimore Print Studios Grand Opening Sunday, 3pm -
7pm.
** Baltimore DIY fest.

== Attending ==

* Adam B
* Alan B
* Alan G
* Hector L
* John C
* Kelly E
* Mark H
* Matt F
* Sepideh
* Todd B
* Todd M

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

Interesting Baltimore Things

2010-09-20T17:38:55Z

Abachman:

This list grew out of a few emails I've sent to folks moving to Baltimore who are or might be interested in some of the same things I am. It's a work-in-progress, but is handier than rewriting the same email dozens of times.

Please add sections and links when you get 'em. Feel free to comment on any items listed here. Also mention if any of these links are totally out of date.

Negative commentary is not encouraged.

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]]

== Bike Stuff ==

http://bikebmore.com/ | http://www.facebook.com/BikeBmore : bike bmore, a 20-or-so mile ride starting in Fells Point and ending at a farmers market near the south end of 83. Relaxed pace.

http://www.velocipedebikeproject.org/ : non-profit bike collective, they accept donations and sell bikes cheap. about a block from the Node.

http://www.baltimorebicycleworks.com/ : for-profit worker owned bike shop. Across the street and down the hill from Node.

http://twenty20cycling.com/ : A new bike shop in Hampden. Seem like good chaps.

http://bmorefixed.blogspot.com/ : obvious.

http://skateparkofbaltimore.com/ : group trying to build a concrete skatepark in Hampden.

http://www.shopgentei.com/ : style and culture.

http://www.baltimorespokes.org/ : local bike blog. usually catches bike related events as they come up.

http://www.mtwashingtonbikes.com/ : Joe's Bike Shop, a bike shop on North Falls ave.

http://nbbb.wordpress.com/ : NORTH BALTIMORE BIKE BRIGADE, a blog.

== Tech Stuff ==

http://davetroy.com/ : Dave Troy. This is the dude to know if you're into the whole startup thing. He started: http://beehivebaltimore.org/, http://tedxmidatlantic.com/, http://barcamp.org/SocialDevCampEast, http://angelsoft.net/angel-group/baltimore-angels, http://twittervision.com/ and a handful of companies, plus he has a decent blog, . Successful, geek, thinker, friendly. He comes on the Bike Bmore rides.

http://bmoreonrails.org/ : Even if you're not a rails programmer, this is a good group of folks. Monthly presentations, open source hack nights, and pub nights. Social geeks, and all over the map as far as web technology goes.

baltimore node : duh

http://innovatebaltimore.com/ : monthly social event, good chance to meet people. startups and established companies; web, IT, and video games (Baltimore is the fourth or fifth largest hot spot for video game companies); hobbyists and people-associated-with-tech. Lots of hand shaking and card exchanging, but also lots of younger folks just getting started (less cynical, more idealistic).

http://beehivebaltimore.org/ : the local tech coworking space. A good group of freelancers and assorted folks. Trends towards programmers and designers. The nexus for a lot of meetups and events.

http://digitalmedia.jhu.edu/ : JHU digital media center (DMC). Directed at JHU students but they have a few interesting electro-artists on staff. Collaboration potential.

http://thestartupdigest.com/ : a weekly email newsletter of tech events. curated by Dave Troy. Only started a couple months ago.

Main Page

2010-09-20T15:55:53Z

Abachman: /* Meeting Notes */

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== Events ==
To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our [http://baltimorenode.org/events Events Calendar]! Stay on top of events with [http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/baltimorenode.org_5jbobahkshgj11vut3cndhppoo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic RSS] and [http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/baltimorenode.org_5jbobahkshgj11vut3cndhppoo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics iCal] feeds.

If you'd like to host an event at the Node (one-time or recurring), stop by the regular meeting or run it by the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion mailing list].

=== Regular Events ===
* '''Second Tuesdays, 7:30pm''' - Regular business meeting. Everyone welcome.
* '''Thursdays, 7-9pm''' - [[OpenHack]] Sessions. Come check out Node. Bring a project to work on or just hang out. Everyone welcome. If you're a member and can sponsor a Thursday, put your name on the [[OpenHack]] list.

[[Events Archive]]
sign up

== Becoming a Member ==
* Learn how to become a members on the [http://baltimorenode.org/membership/ membership page]
* All members need to sign the [[Membership Agreement]] when they join.

== Quick links ==
===Ideas, making, fun===
* [[Fall 2010 Workshops]] - Planning page for workshops for the fall.
* [[Publicity]] - How to contact us and past publicity.
* [[Project Proposals]] - Share your ideas for projects. Things you want to work on, things you think other people should work on, things you'd like to learn more about. If you want some help clarifying your ideas, the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion discussion list] would probably be the best place for that.
* [[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.
* [[Challenges]] - Creativity thrives in competition? Maybe. Add your challenge ideas. Baltimore Node XPrize, ftw!
* [[WikiTips]] - Tips on how to use the Wiki
* [[Webcam]] - See if anyone is around
* [[Resources]] - Information and educational resources on topics related to the Node

=== Current projects ===
* [[Power Tool Drag Racing]] - Drag racing using common power tools.
* [[MAMMF/RF]] - With an acronym like that how can you loose.
* [[Artscape Proposal]] - ...
* [[RFID door lock]] - Damn locksmith! Will show him.
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations
* [[Window design]] - Ideas for how to decorate our window.
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
* [[Internet Service Options]] - possible changes to our internet service
* [[802.11 WPA Preshared Key]] - wireless password for the baltimoreNode network
* [[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process.
* [[Grants]] - Possible sources of funding.
* [[Outreach and inclusion]] - a list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach out to.
* [[Historical documents]] - Archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.
* [[Co-Lab Wednesday]] - Working with students, performers and established artists to help them realize technical aspects of a project that is beyond their current ability.

== Communication Channels ==
* '''Website and blog''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
* '''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
* '''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - [irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode]
* '''Elsewhere''': [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/ Flickr], [http://www.instructables.com/group/bmorenode/ Instructables], [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baltimore-Node/109524391244 Facebook]

=== Mailing Lists ===
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion Discussion list]: Get your geek on, find help with projects, ask questions, get directions to the next meeting, share awesome findings, suggest projects
* [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-announce Announcement list]: Low traffic list just for receiving announcements. Subscribe to this list only if you do not want to receive discussion emails. If you are on the Discussion list, you will receive all announcements automatically.

== Founding documents ==
* [[Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[Baltimore Node Logo| Logo]] - Official Logo of the Node

=== Meeting Notes ===

[[2009MeetingNotes|2009 Meeting Notes]]

[[:Category:MeetingNotes]]

== ToDo List ==
* Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
* Stop Hacking and start selling tacos!

2010-09-14 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:55:21Z

Abachman:

== Agenda Items ==

* Electronica Fest
** Saturday, Sept 18, 1:30 PM - 8:45 PM EDT, National Electronics Museum 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
** Advertise, notify membership
* Getting a faster internet connection? Does we need 'em?
** Matt: I think we need it.
** Adam: I don't think we need to spend more money on it.
** Members have noticed at events.
** We're currently spending $30 a month.
** Who would we get it from? Wireless seems like the best option.
** We might be able to bump Clear up.
** Local file server might be handy.
* Cleaning up
** recycling: Alan said he'd take it tonight.
** garbage?
** STUFF - cleanup, destruction, remove?
** Someone will set a date, they will tell people, and then it will happen.
** New Kindle derails meeting catastrophically.
** We have too much and it's not organized.
** Sisson Street dump will take the electronics garbage.
** Be it resolved sorting of will happen during Open Hack on September 23, take-away will happen on Saturday, October 2. Anything in the scavenge or trash categories will be disposed of. http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Things_to_fill_the_Space We voted, passed.
** Bins for members?
* Add space per Sherwin?
** As long as it's not just to hold more junk.
** Do we need it?
** Matt: yeah. At a busy workshop, we run out of space at about 10 people.
** Events could be better advertised, we could reach out to other groups.
** Clutter and disorganization makes discussion difficult.
** What do we want to have and what do we want to do?
*** Meetings + Workshop. These scenarios do not seem to be compatible in the current space.
** It is impossible to have 30 people.
** Ben: Do we want a new space, or would it make more sense to rent a space as needed? Like, find a space that has room for people and use it when we need it.
** Matt: we can have events in our space which is good, because that's the reason for having space: to put people in the space.
** Kelly: could we organize to make room for more people?
** Consensus: unlikely
** Adam: "Build it and they may come." It was the same when we started the space.
** No action items, but it was a rousing discussion.
* Getting active (Where have we been?)
** What's the scoop? Is something missing?
** Is stuff getting in the way?
** It has pointed out that node-discussion-list has been inactive.
** Members oughta BE MOAR ACTIVE, just put stuff out there.
** Workshops, going good. Keep going. Add to them.
** Has once a month business meeting caused a drop-off? Nope.
* Taxes
** Still gotta pay 'em. Waiting for Jon.
* 501c3
** The thing keeping us from doing a 501c3 is money and time.
** We have people to work with. A committe shall be organized.
* Money for Wes?
** We already approved the money and already have the stuff. We just gotta get him the money.
* baltolug - baltimore linux users group
** loose affiliation of linux fans
** Mark has a dude coming by to check out the space, Brian H.
** Concerns: no one to open up, 'cause we're a private space.
* Unallocated Space - new hackerspace forming, leased space near BWI. 1600 sqft and outdoor space.
** Collaboration - lightning talks, workshops, other events. We should pay attention and cross-promote.
** Should we start or seek a Mid-Atlantic mailing list or discussion forum? Baltimore region? Where does a "techie" in Baltimore go for this kind of discussion. We should pick this up on the discussion list.
* DIY Fest
** October 23, 2640 St Paul.
** We have a table and time for workshops.
** ADAM will send a message to solicit workshop ideas.
* New stuff
** Electronic components, we have 'em.
* Remington Science Camp? See the mailing list.

== Special Agenda Items ==

* Pete visited, dev with Skyline. Interested in being a member. We voted, he's in.

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financials
** Monies In
** Monies Out
* Memberships
** Surprise! New member.
* Upcoming Events

== Attending ==

* Adam
* Alan
* Ben
* James
* Jon C.
* Justin
* Kelly
* Mark
* Matt
* Pete

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2010-08-10 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:55:10Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==

* Clean up is Saturday
* Boarduino workshop is coming up
** Order parts {MATT}
** Get flyers made and spread out {MATT}
** Get in touch with people who may come to the event. {MATT}
** Plan curriculum {MATT,MARTY}
** Find one other person to help run the event {MATT,MARTY}

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financials
** Monies In
*** ?
** Monies Out
*** ?
* Memberships
** none, but there was a new guy (Alonso) who was very interested.
* Upcoming Events
** Processing Aug 12, Max/MSP Aug 23, Boarduino buildfest Aug 28

== Attending ==

* Adam
* Amy
* Luke
* Marty
* Matt

Couldn't vote for anything because there weren't enough people here, so we just hung out and drank a few lukewarm beers.

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2010-07-13 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:59Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==

* New member[s] - Marty McGuire, he's from something like the Node, but in Pittsburgh. Vote passed. HE'S A MEMBER. He wants to start a kit business.
* Parts store keeper - money has been approved, but we're lazy. Wes has experience with this, and he has volunteered. GO WES!
* Vote on MAME controller - we have to approve a purchase. http://www.xgaming.com/store/arcade-joysticks-and-game-controllers/product/x-arcade-dual-joystick/ Invisible treasurer says ok. $140.00 or so. ($129.99 + shipping)
* Upcoming Events -
** Betascape - rockets, power tool drag racing, electronic gadgets.
*** Thursday: presentations and ice creams, doors @ 6, speakers @ 7, music @ 9:30. Windup Space.
*** Friday: Artscape stuff. Mark & Steve are setting up the camera thing.
*** Saturday: NODE TABLES! Power tool drag racing. John C is building the thing and setting up the thing. GeekChic, chiptunes DJ and video game bands, $10 cover, Node will be open.
*** Sunday: NODE TABLES! And more drag racing. and whatever.
*** Signups online? Wiki? - http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Betascape2010 - http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgCJhyxU9iG8dElLcUpnUGhNQndXU1d5MGtDaDZrdnc&hl=en#gid=0
** Potluck: last Sunday of the month. July 25th. 5:30PM or so. Bring a dish to share. There will be a spreadsheet.
** WORKSHOPS! We should have more of them.
** Dorkbot, we're going to be scheduling it. That's waiting for Matt.
* Notes for discussion
** Please keep the space clean. We should have a cleanup party.
** Put away stuff when you take it out.
** A dump run needs to happen. Cleanup CZAR is needed, perhaps. WE NEED TO THROW AWAY STUFF.
* Treasurer -Jon is leaving :( we need a new one, shouldn't be too hard. Kelly is the treasurer now. We voted and everything.
* Volunteer requirement? "Workshop encouragement". Make up the calendar and then find people to work on it. Also, start with a list of topics and then set those. People want to be asked and acknowledged.

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financials
** Monies In
*** Megalopolis Payment - should be on the way.
** Monies Out
*** Some betascape spending.
*** We're doing fine.
* Memberships
** Vote on Marty McGuire

== Attending ==

* Adam
* Alan B
* Alan G
* Joe
* John C
* Jon L
* Kelly
* Mark
* Marty
* Matt
* Sepideh
* Todd M
* Wes

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-06-08 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:51Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==

* Adafruit order & Node Parts Order [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AheB7kPeOCPHdHhuOWxHQUNfckFYXzhMeS13VU9paVE&hl=en]
** We should put this in
* Betascape
** Matt will be doing workshops during the weekend, probably Drawdio
** We will need to man a table
** We might be shooting off some sort of rockets
* Cory Doctrow event
** We are official sponsors
** Potluck is up in the air
* Clear Wireless
** We are in talks to do some sort of combined project with their advertising agency
* Inventors show
** There is a guy (who has done multiple discovery channel shows) who needs a space that looks like a workshop to shoot a pilot, he is interested in using the node

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financials
** $2,193.44 or so in the bank
** Megalopolis still owes us monies, we need to talk to them about that
** Jon has refiled an application for us to solicit donations.
** Taxes are being done.
** 16 people have subscribed via Amazon
* Memberships
** We've had some people interested

== Attending ==

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-05-11 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:44Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==

* Megapolis (jon?) : Friday night through Sunday night, this week. Workshops in the node sat & sun. The space will be open all the time, members can come and hang out, but paid guests will have equipment priority. There will be an open house.

Workshops: 1030AM - 200PM on Sat, we're leading two.

OPEN HOUSE: gala in the LoF gallery, 4:30 - 5:30 PM. This will be the time to come and show your crazy Node face, 'cause the workshop will be open and we can stand around and be awesome. No charge.

* Parts store order: Approve an amount, then order? OR list, then approve? Who is a parts expert? What do we already have? We're less concerned with little parts, 'cause those are cheap. Much consideration should be devoted to the big ticket items. People seem to like the idea of "everything under $0.25, don't worry about it". Everything else needs to be paid for. A Google doc shall be forthcoming. KELLY WILL DO THIS. (ACTION ITEM)
* Taxes (jon?) - challenging. We have to figure out what we actually have and list it on a piece of paper. Then we write numbers next to the things on the list, then we give the list to the government, and then they give us other numbers. Jon is still working on taxes, it's pretty much his bag, 'cause he's the treasurer. Nick Farr suggests we file a 990, even though we're not a 501c3. This would be a good faith measure. Bang it out, yo. If we are intending to get 501c3, we should do it before 27 months after date of incorporation. The chances of us existing after that amount of time is slim, so out of sight, out of mind, amirite?
* Ipad meetup. Bring your ipad and your huge bags of money.
* Vote to approve Colin Freas as a member
** Paintball performance was solidly adequate.
* Approve money t o buy more keys. Like $60 or so. Four keys worth. APPROVED.
* BETASCAPE - drag racing will be happening, we're pretty sure. Planning meetings? Sign up on lists? I dunno, whatever.
* OPEN HACKS - we could use a few more open hack volunteers.

== Standard Agenda Items ==

* Financial
** Taxes, wha?
* Membership
** Vote for Colin - approved. He's a member now, still needs to sign a membership agreement. He needs a key, too. Kelly is gonna get 'em (ACTION ITEM).

== Attending ==
matt
john c
alan b
colin
danielle
mark
kelly
adam
sepideh
todd
joe

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2010-04-20 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:34Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==
* Vote new members in
** James Breger
** Phong Le
** Ben Liyanage
** Danyelle Davis
** vote to approve membership for all of those listed above - approved, no nays
* Materials for robotfest
** vote to approve $60 for materials to whomever should procure them - approved, no nays.

== Attending ==
* Matthew Forr
* Jon Lesser
* Wes
* Kelly Egan
* Mark Huson
* Alan B
* Dave Cummings
* Mike K
* Joe A

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-04-13 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:27Z

Abachman:

Report from the treasurer.

* Jon says we have ~$2500 in the bank.
* We're going to get an extension on taxes.
* Jon is going to seek help from Nick Farr.

Report from the secretary.

* One dude filled out the form.
* 20 members, no one new to vote on.

== Special Agenda Items ==
* Renting situation
** 2nd floor, back of the building
** We'd like to stay here.
** Matt will keep trying to get a hold of Sherwin. (ACTION)
** Mark is willing to look for space casually, we're not going to do a hard
core space hunt. (ACTION)

* Metal Lathe (do we want it?)
** Do we have room for it? It's big, but not huge. Very heavy.
** What would we do with it? Don't know, Jon will figure it out.
** Jon is in touch with the donor, it's at donor's parents' house. Emil wants
to meet some folks first. (ACTION)

* RobotFest plan of action
** When do we need to be there?
** Bring out projects: electronics kit? NOPE, just the rocket stuff. Need to print a
stencil, cut a tube for a template (size of launcher), a model clinometer should be
manufactured. Tape measure
** Mark is going to contact Estes to see if they'd donate a prize for the
winning rocket. (ACTION)
** We need a wiki page with a schedule for sitting at the table. Hour by hour,
making sure the table is occupied. Matt will make the wiki page. (ACTION)
** Jon is going to bring a whiteboard or something to do a leaderboard. (ACTION)

* T-Shirts
** Mark's friend can make them and sell them to us, 0 - 100 is $6 apiece.
** 25 to start would be $7.35, the next 50 would be $5.50 apiece (two color).
** Do we want cheap T-shirts, or awesome T-shirts?
** Mark is going to survey the community to see if anyone is interested. (ACTION)

* Merchandising in general?
** Matt would rather sell Obama circuit boards than t-shirts.

* Organizational purchase. Parts store? Get organized.
** We need stuff and we need somewhere to put stuff.
** Bucket of Legos. Be awesome, use it and put it back. If you're going to
incorporate it into a project, put in some dollars.
** No matter what we do, before we order, we'll have to have a plan for
getting that thing organized.
** Mark suggests we vote to dedicate $60 to $80 (up to $1000) to setting up the
parts store. Jon suggested we can vote to spend online, but first we need a
plan. Mark can start the planning for the parts store, we can start an email
thread and a wiki page. Alan suggested Harbor Freight. (ACTION)

== Upcoming Events ==
* Defcon
** Kyle H. is organizing a local Defcon group and seeking folks from Charm Sec,
Dojo Sec, 2600, etc. It seems like there's a desire to learn, but there's isn't
a lot of connection and organization between orgs.
** His personal goal is monthly presentation and social event.
** Mark can host for any events.

* Synth Space Jam Party 4/16
** Fridge is stocked. Justin is going to lead the thing.

* RobotFest/MMF 4/24
** Awesome. See above.

* Artscape/Betascape 7/16-7/18
** We're going to bring the DIY, fo' shizzle.
** Matt can set up the wiki page to track which spaces have been contacted will reach out. (ACTION)
** Egg drop?
** Mark will bring the green laser and we can set up the Graffiti Writer again.
** They're open for whatever.
** Power tool drag racing? $1000 if we can get sponsorship.
** BRING IT, DO IT, BAM!

* Megalopolis Audio Festival, 5/14-5/16
** Five workshops happening in the space (and we don't have to do jack).
** Jon will be organizing our proposal and is in contact with the organizers.
** Jon will make a wiki page to organize managing the space during the event. (ACTION)

* Collab, wtf?
** Justin can't support it, so will someone else.
** Matt's question is, is anyone interested in running it? Sounds like no one
is interested in doing it, so that's that.

== Standard Agenda Items ==
* Financial
* Membership

== Discuss Previous Decisions & Action Items ==
* Matt will research the cost of soldering/science merit badges
* Matt will propose a MAME Cabinet Awesome Grant (ACTION)
* We-will-research-an-awesome-domain-name-for-a-power-tool-drag-racing-website.com
* Mark and Matt will get in contact with Robert Wray of the GRL/BmoreFiber project (defunct)
* Jon will setup dues subscriptions. (spoiler: Adam did legwork, Jon hasn't finished it)

== New Decisions & Action Items ==

== Attending ==
Eight members in attendance, two guests.

Matt, Kelly, Alan, John, Jon, Mark, Adam, Dave

[[Category:MeetingNotes]]

2010-03-27 Annual Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:54:07Z

Abachman:

==Agenda==
# Why are we here?
# Membership status (Matt)
# Financial status (Mark)
# Say hello to the vice-president
# Review the amount, payment period, due date and acceptable methods for collection of dues
# Review the time, location, and frequency of regular meetings
# Review standing rules and policies (Dues policy, key policy, membership process)
# Set goals for the organization for the coming year
# Additional Motions from members present
# Officer elections

== Minutes ==

# Why are we here?
# Membership status
#* Initial 17
#* Gained 6
#* Lost 3
# Financial status
#* John C. is the best timed payee
#* Taxes are being filed, a full report will be coming
# Say hello to the vice-president
#* He says hello back to the group
# Review the amount, payment period, due date and acceptable methods for collection of dues
#* Mark suggests that we add Paypal, consensus is no
#* Jon suggests that we do subscriptions
#* Vote to offer Google Subscriptions at $50 and the Node would cover the Google Checkout fee
#** Vote approved
#* Vote to offer Supporting Member rate at $10 which does not bestow a key or voting rights but does grant the Support Member member rates at workshops
#** Vote Approved
# Review the time, location, and frequency of regular meetings
#* Vote to move meetings to The Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm
#** Vote Approved
# Review standing rules and policies (Dues policy, key policy, membership process)
#* Key Policy - We're not happy about it
#** Vote to spend $60 on 4 new keys for a 'Key Cache'
#*** Vote approved
#* Membership Policy - Already discussed in the 'Supporting Member' discussion
# Set goals for the organization for the coming year
#* More Community Outreach
#** Open houses that target specific groups
#** Metrics: How many organizations, how many meaningful interactions have we had
#* Node Awesome Grants
#** Using them as the lubricant to make projects happen
#** Goal to give out 3-5
#* Open Hacks booked for every Thursday night
#** We're going to put it on the VP to make sure people are signed up for the Open Hack
#*** Votes Approved
#* More space organization
#** Metric is people are able to find what they need when they needed and there is more spots to work
#* More events
#** Goal of x events per month
#** Goal of x parties per month
#** Develop a framework that helps people execute workshops/events
#* Goal of more publicity
#** Increase documentation of projects by all members at all times across all forms
#* Develop a framework for maintaing an inventory of parts
#* Build a board of advisors
# Additional Motions from members present
#* None
# Officer elections
#* Jon gave a run down of how the votes go down
#* There are no nominations for absent members for any position
#* President
#** Nominations
#*** Adam nominates Jon and Jon declines
#*** Jon nominates Matt Forr for President
#*** Sepideh nominates Alan Grover and he declines
#** Candidates: Matt Forr
#*** Winner is Matt Forr
#* Vice-President
#** Nominations
#*** Adam nominates Kelly
#*** Jon nominates Mark
#*** Sepideh nominates Alan
#** Candidates: Mark Huson, Alan Baumbusch, Kelly Egan
#** Winner is Mark Huson
#* Treasurer
#** Nominations
#*** Jon nominates himself
#*** Jon nominates Kelly and he declines
#** Candidates: Jon Lesser
#*** Winner is Jon Lesser
#* Secretary
#** Nominations
#*** Adam nominates himself
#*** Jon nominates Alan
#*** Jon nominates Kelly and he declines
#*** Mark nominates Sylvia and she declines
#** Candidates: Adam Bachman and Alan Baumbusch
#*** Winner is Adam Bachman
#* Board discussion and elections
#** Adam spoke about how the board can bring high-level people in to give us support or be a member at large that will act on behalf of the Node to help achieve our goals
#** Jon spoke about how the board can help mentor us as an organization and help actualize our goals
#** Vote to empower Justin to do all the things he stated in his email without being a Board Member - Vote approved
#** Conclusion is that we will build an advisory board, see goals.

== Members Present ==
* Jon Lesser
* Mark Huson
* Alan Grover
* Sepideh Miller
* Todd Miller
* Kelly Egan
* Sylvia Chi
* John C.
* Joe A
** Left early and left on a prestigiously enlightening note
* Alan Baumbusch
* Adam Bachman
* Matthew Forr

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2010-03-16 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:53:57Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==
* Alan's Box
** Apparently someone appropriated Alan's project box for the recycling bin and he has requested we stop using it for that. We now need a recycling bin. Also, that wasn't awesome. (Alan volunteered it for a party, but forgot to reclaim it afterwards. Thus, he was un-awesome.)
* Maker's Faire Update
** Try to organize a soldering workshop
** We should market it
** Maker's Faire Tool Race (probably not possible)
* Google Fiber update
** Robert Wray and us need to follow through on the GRL project
** It's going well and there's hope of us making a good case to google
* Parts store
** Step One: Make space, donate and organize (IE get containers) what we have
** Step Two: Figure out what we need (propose list) ''(I can help with this [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 03:20, 17 March 2010 (UTC))''
** Step Three: Hack
* Marque with SparkyJr
** There is an exhibit down in Harbor East that is showcasing his awesome Telepresence robot
* Arcade Box
** TV and mount (Mark has TV, we will build mount)
** Buttons, joysticks and USB interface (Matt will submit an application for an Awesome Grant)
** Computer setup (Still working on this one)
* Upcoming events
** Megapolis is coming up and we will possibly hosting it May 14-16 http://megapolisfestival.org/blogalogadingdong/
** April 19th Yuri Synth Space Jam
* Past Events update
** Mark's Workshop: Went well, 15-16 people, interesting crowd. Good words, people accomplished and a good number of people learned how to solder.

== Standard Agenda Items ==
* Financial
* Membership
** We have a new member, Mike Kornbluh!

== Decisions & Action Items ==
* Matt will research the cost of soldering/science merit badges
* Matt will propose a MAME Cabinet Awesome Grant
* We will research an awesome domain name for a power tool drag racing website
* Mark and Matt will get in contact with Robert Wray of the GRL/BmoreFiber project

== Attending ==
* Jon Lesser
* Alan Baumbusch
* Mark Huson
* Matthew Forr
* Todd & Sepideh Miller
* Alan Grover

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2010-02-02 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:53:42Z

Abachman:

== Standard Agenda Items ==
* Financial
** Its good
** Rent and utilities are paid
** Checks are coming in
* Membership
** No new members
** Avery Boyce, Matt Shirley and Patrick Roanhouse are no longer members

== Special Items ==
* Mid Atl Mini Maker Fair
** Hackerspace table
** Still planning and organizing
** If you know people that want to be involved email Gary Mauler gary.mauler AT ngc.com
** At the Electronics National Museum, unkown date (April)
* Techno-Swap-Fest is Saturday 13th at 9am
** Jon is going with a bunch of junk
** You can bring your stuff too, please come
* Kinetic sculpture race
* Stickers
** Ordered and on the way, they are awesome
* T-Shirts
** Investigate QR Code for t-shirts
* Event Proposal
** Mark is working on coordinating a Boarduino workshop
* Kegerator
** Is coming
* The future of hackerspaces in Baltimore

== Decisions & Action Items ==
* Matt gets projector
* Mark will talk to kickball friend about a quote
* Please come up with your t-shirt ideas
* Reach out to meetup groups about using our space (Jon)
* Matt is going to start working on a marketing plan/outline, contact him if you want to help

== Attending ==
* Jon Lesser
* Kelly Egan
* David Cummings
* Alan Baumbusch
* Mark Huson
* Matthew Forr
* Wes

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2010-02-16 Meeting Notes

2010-09-20T15:53:29Z

Abachman:

== Special Agenda Items ==
Some starter agenda items:
* Hackerspaces in Space
** We are signed up and committed to wining
** Work on proposal
* Node Awesome Grant
** Timing - Monthly, as needed or other model
** Purpose - Node projects
** How much to disburse at a time
*** Upper limit
** How many people should be involved?
** Are there any strings attached?
*** Write a blog post
*** Give a presentation
* Support Google Fiber in Baltimore
** Baltimore Node supports
* Techno Swap Debrief
** Made $125 from selling things that Alan didn't REALLY need
* Upcoming events:
-Arduino workshop on the 27th (needs to be added to the calendar)
-Minnie Maker Faire @ Robotfest on April 24th (needs to be added to the calendar)
-Collab Wednesday and Open Hack Thursdays
-Processing workshop/meetup

== Standard Agenda Items ==
* Financial
** Approx 2k in the bank
* Membership
** No new members or unmembers

== Decisions & Action Items of last Month ==
* Matt gets projector (Done)
* Mark will talk to kickball friend about a quote (???)
* Please come up with your t-shirt ideas (???)
* Reach out to meetup groups about using our space (Jon)
* Matt is going to start working on a marketing plan/outline, contact him if you want to help

== Decisions & Action Items ==
* Adam will work on RFP wiki page
* Mark will commission a flyer for the Arduino workshop

== Attending ==
* Jon Lesser
* Kelly Egan
* David Cummings
* Alan Baumbusch
* Mark Huson
* Matthew Forr
* Wes
* Adam B
* Justin Sabe

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