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Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-09-16T15:09:50Z

Antilog: /* How */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
* Calculators - [http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/calc/]
* Capacitor Code Calculator - [http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/calc/capacitor-code-calculator.php]
* How to read capacitor codes - [https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AflXNUu_ygQHZGZkNWhwd2RfNjZobWI4OW1obg&hl=en]

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* <del>flyers</del>
* <del>tables</del>
* <del>surge strips - any ideas?</del>
* <del>10 soldering irons</del>
* <del>5 spools soldering wick</del>
* 10 soldering iron stands
* <del>hemostats </del>
*<del> third hands</del>
* <del>wire snippers</del>
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* A guitar amp(s) to test listen to the pedals

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-09-16T15:09:10Z

Antilog: /* How */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
* Capacitor Code Calculator - [http://www.electronics2000.co.uk/calc/capacitor-code-calculator.php]
* How to read capacitor codes - [https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AflXNUu_ygQHZGZkNWhwd2RfNjZobWI4OW1obg&hl=en]

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* <del>flyers</del>
* <del>tables</del>
* <del>surge strips - any ideas?</del>
* <del>10 soldering irons</del>
* <del>5 spools soldering wick</del>
* 10 soldering iron stands
* <del>hemostats </del>
*<del> third hands</del>
* <del>wire snippers</del>
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* A guitar amp(s) to test listen to the pedals

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-09-16T15:06:41Z

Antilog: /* Preparation */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* <del>flyers</del>
* <del>tables</del>
* <del>surge strips - any ideas?</del>
* <del>10 soldering irons</del>
* <del>5 spools soldering wick</del>
* 10 soldering iron stands
* <del>hemostats </del>
*<del> third hands</del>
* <del>wire snippers</del>
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* A guitar amp(s) to test listen to the pedals

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-09-16T15:06:21Z

Antilog: /* Preparation */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* <del>flyers</del>
* <del>tables</del>
* <del>surge strips - any ideas?</del>
* <del>10 soldering irons</del>
* <del>5 spools soldering wick</del>
* 10 soldering iron stands
* <del>hemostats <del>
*<del> third hands<del>
* <del>wire snippers<del>
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* A guitar amp(s) to test listen to the pedals

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-30T23:03:47Z

Antilog: /* Preparation */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* flyers
* <del>tables</del>
* surge strips - any ideas?
* 10 soldering irons
** lending 2 -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]
** 2 already donated on [[Things_to_fill_the_Space|Things to fill the Space]]
* 5 spools soldering wick
* 10 soldering iron stands
* hemostats
* third hands
* wire snippers
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* A guitar amp(s) to test listen to the pedals
* <del> I will probably buy and bring materials for PCB etching, since I will probably be building a pedal from scratch (a tube screamer clone)</del> Update - not using PCB etching --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-30T16:26:38Z

Antilog:

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* flyers
* <del>tables</del>
* surge strips
* 10 soldering irons
** lending 2 -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]
** 2 already donated on [[Things_to_fill_the_Space|Things to fill the Space]]
** funds for more irons?
** potential source [http://cgi.ebay.com/WHOLESALE-LOT-OF-10-SOLDERING-IRONS-20-WATTS-OUTPUT_W0QQitemZ390086660049QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2fa0fd1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14]
* 5 spools soldering wick [http://cgi.ebay.com/Goot-Wick-Desoldering-Soldering-Remover-3-0mm-x-1-5m_W0QQitemZ250420135488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4e340640&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116#ht_3021wt_886]
* 10 soldering iron stands
* hemostats [http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Mosquito-Hemostat-CVD-5-OR-GRD-Veterinray-Instrument_W0QQitemZ350187272912QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5188c9bad0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_1182]
* third hands
* wire snippers
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* <del> I will probably buy and bring materials for PCB etching, since I will probably be building a pedal from scratch (a tube screamer clone)</del> Update - not using PCB etching --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-30T16:19:21Z

Antilog: /* Preparation */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* flyers
* <del>tables</del>
* surge strips
* 10 soldering irons
** lending 2 -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]
** funds for more irons?
** potential source [http://cgi.ebay.com/WHOLESALE-LOT-OF-10-SOLDERING-IRONS-20-WATTS-OUTPUT_W0QQitemZ390086660049QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2fa0fd1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14]
* 5 spools soldering wick [http://cgi.ebay.com/Goot-Wick-Desoldering-Soldering-Remover-3-0mm-x-1-5m_W0QQitemZ250420135488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a4e340640&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116#ht_3021wt_886]
* 10 soldering iron stands
* hemostats [http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Mosquito-Hemostat-CVD-5-OR-GRD-Veterinray-Instrument_W0QQitemZ350187272912QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5188c9bad0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_500wt_1182]
* third hands
* wire snippers
* wire
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* <del> I will probably buy and bring materials for PCB etching, since I will probably be building a pedal from scratch (a tube screamer clone)</del> Update - not using PCB etching --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Talk:Things to fill the Space

2009-08-30T05:28:16Z

Antilog: Created page with 'Sorry, had to remove the server from the donation list, need it for a gateway. -~~~~'

Sorry, had to remove the server from the donation list, need it for a gateway. -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 05:28, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Things to fill the Space

2009-08-30T05:27:41Z

Antilog: /* Computers */

== Dealing with stuff at the Node ==

I went through and simplified this a bit. Took out a lot of excess categories. I think some clear labels, maybe Adam's tape idea, or just text staying what category things fall in and who they belong too would be great. Rather than label absolutely everything certain things can just be put in a box a labeled x. [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 19:22, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

===Diagram of possible workflow===
Apologies to the late George Carlin.

[[Image:Stuff.png]]

There are three kinds of things at the node:
# Donations (Node property)
# Loans
# Member property

=== Donations ===

Donations are items given to the Node outright and are the Nodes to decide how to use. Donations should be marked on "the donations clipboard" (virtual or otherwise) with relevant info and clearly labeled.
* Donors may ask that certain equipment be used in a certain way but ultimately donations are Node property.
* Donors wishing a receipt for a donation should contact the treasurer or other officer.

Once an item is donated it may be divided into these categories:
# '''Raw material/scavenged''' - Consumables items meant for use/reuse: part scavenging, power tool race cars, whatever. Everything defaults to raw material unless otherwise specified.
# '''Tools''' - These items are donated with the intent that they be used in their current or repaired state. Tool items should not be scavenged. Example: a belt sander that should '''not''' be made into a power tool race car.
# '''Other purpose''' - If an item is needed for a specific purpose (parts for particular workshop, item to sell at auction, etc. ) it should be clearly labeled with such intent.
# '''Discard.''' - Why did you leave it here? Too lazy to find a dumpster?

=== Loans ===

"Here it is, I'll be wantin' it back, so take care of it." Limited to tools for use. Loans should be marked on "the clipboard" with relevant info and clearly labeled.
* Loans should not leave the space except in the possession of their original owner.
* Tool loaners are responsible for clearly labeling items as loans and with their name.
* The owner of the loaned tool must agree to hold the Node harmless should the loaned tool be damaged, lost, or stolen. [[Loan terms form]]
** ''I can handle that, but if you break my circular saw by dropping it off the roof, I'm coming after you. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 21:30, 27 August 2009 (UTC)''
* Loaned tools may be used by any member, so long as they're able to use the tool safely and without damaging it.
* You can't loan consumables, just like you can't borrow a tissue. Consumable should be donations or member property.

=== Member property ===

Members may keep a small amount of personal property at the Node. This property should be confined to a specified member storage area and be clearly labeled with the member's name. If a member needs additional space for a short period of time they should bring it up to the group.

=== Discard policy/quarterly sweeps ===

The Node will conduct quarterly(sooner if needed) sweep of items in the space.
# ''Scavenge/raw materials'' will be cut down to a specified space, size constraint.
# ''Tools and large items'' will be evaluated for usefulness (has it been used recently? is there member support for keeping it?).
# ''Loaned items'' may need to be returned to the owner. Owners should be prepared to take them back, but will be given a reasonable period to pick them up.
# Members should be prepared to remove any excess items left at the Node.

== Things already promised ==
=== Electronics Parts===
* CRT Monitor - Mark
* 19" LCD Monitor - Mark
* Apple G4 Tower - Mark
* Lockable Server Rack - Mark
* USB Microscope - Intel QX3 - Mark
* Old Serial GPS - Mark*2
* Boxes of old PC power supplies - Roj
* Bag of Nokia 7610 camera phone (6?) with bluetooth and 1mp cameras (willing to donate)- Jon
* iPaq with 802.11, bluetooth (willing to donate) - Jon
* Pharos bluetooth unit with usb cable and wireless bluetooth block (willing to donate)- Jon
* Palm Pilot III (willing to donate) - Jon
* Palm Vx - Mark
* Sharp Zaurus SL-5000 - Mark
* Box of computer cables (SATA, IDE, Floppy, NEMA-15, etc)
* Netgear WNR834B - Matt
* Skype Phone - Matt
* Small usb mice & hubs - Matt
* iPod docking station - Matt
* 400-600VA battery backup - Matt
* bag of 4 or 5 sprint CDMA phones and batteries - Adam.
* Receipt Printer - Aaron
* Point-of-Sale LED Display - Aaron
* LOTS of various cords and cables - Aaron
* MIDI controller - Aaron
* Intuos3 Wacom Tablet - Aaron
* TRENDnet TEW 637AP [http://www.trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=120_TEW-637AP&cat=78&status=view Product Page] [[User:Mdshw5|Mdshw5]]

===Computers===
* Old Athlon PC - Matt
* Old PC, needs new HDD perhaps - Erich
* Dual Xeon PC - Aaron
* Fujitsu Lifebook P Series Tablet w/ Broken Screen, great as low power PC - Mark

=== Tools ===
* Soldering Iron - Mark
* Soldering Iron - Matt
* Small Spool of solder - Matt
* Small Spool of wire - Matt
* 10" compound miter saw with table and blades for wood and non-ferrous metals - Jon
* Vintage Rockwell/Delta table saw, far from a Unisaw, but with cast iron top and good fence. We probably don't have room in a place like Load of Fun. (willing to donate) - Jon
* Porter and Cable palm sander - Jon
* 4-40, 10-24, and 1/4-20 taps, tap wrench, and tapping fluid - Jon
* Sand paper - Jon
* Block plane - Jon
* Set of swiss cut metal files - Jon
* Standard and Metric socket sets - Jon
* Standard and Metric combination wrenches - Jon
* 6061 aluminum bar stock in assorted sizes and lengths (willing to donate) - Jon
* 3/8 drill - Jon
* 9volt cordless drill - Matt
* Set of metric allen wrenches - Matt

=== Furniture and furnishings ===
* Small Computer Desk - Mark
* Thin Bookshelf - Mark
* A Hammock! -Aaron
* Microwave - Todd
* Toaster Oven - Mark

== Things we will need to buy or have donated ==
* Alligator Clips, Round Test Hooks, Flat Test Tweezers
* Cork board or homasote for bulletin boards.
* Big Ole Spool of Solder
* Bigger Ole Spool of Wire
* Power Supplies - Easy to make from old computer power supply
* Firstaid kit
* Some sort of tool/parts organization scheme
* A Fridge
* Lockers or separated storage. [http://baltimore.craigslist.org/for/1294802110.html Small Lockers] [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]]

== Things we would like to buy or have donated ==
* Laser Cutter
* Oscilliscope - There was a guy at Charmsec who was willing to donate an analog scope. I'll talk to him at their next meeting and get more info - Mark
* BNC Cables - (Need these if we are getting an oscilloscope)
* Extension cords (always handy)
* A fan
* A sewing machine

=INVENTORY=
Things that are actually in the space.

==Loans==
* Window unit A/C [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 00:01, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

==Donations==
* 2x Drafting Tables thanks to [http://www.alteryourview.com Alter Communications]
* Fan (used to oscillate)
* Full height Delta drill press, all cast iron (willing to donate) - Jon

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-30T05:22:43Z

Antilog: /* Preparation */

== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* flyers
* <del>tables</del>
* surge strips
* 10 soldering irons
** lending 2 -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]
** funds for more irons?
** potential source [http://cgi.ebay.com/WHOLESALE-LOT-OF-10-SOLDERING-IRONS-20-WATTS-OUTPUT_W0QQitemZ390086660049QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2fa0fd1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14]
* 5 spools soldering wick
* 10 soldering iron stands
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* <del> I will probably buy and bring materials for PCB etching, since I will probably be building a pedal from scratch (a tube screamer clone)</del> Update - not using PCB etching --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Main Page

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Welcome to the baltimore node wiki! Please feel free to peruse and edit. This site is intended as the online brain of the Baltimore Node hackerspace, circa June 2009.

== Announcements ==
We've moved in to our new home! Come visit us at our new space at [[LoadOfFun|the Load Of Fun building]].

You could even come help us [[Moving_into_Load_of_Fun_Space|get it ready.]]

== Calendar ==
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].

=== Upcoming Events ===
* '''September 19th''' 1pm-4pm : The Node will be hosting a [[Pedal Hacking Workshop]]! Learn to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* '''September 20th''' Dues are due! Pay online with the donate button on [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org] or give Jon or Adam $50 in person.

=== Weekly Recurring Events ===
Stuff that happens every week.

'''Tuesday'''
* 7:30 PM - Regular business meeting. All members welcome.

=== In the Community ===
* '''September 5, 2009''' Electronica Fest ([http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/images/6/6e/Electronica_Poster.jpg Poster]) - 10AM to 8PM, National Electronics Museum, Linthicum, MD 21090. They're still looking for exhibitors and volunteers. Contact the [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion baltimore-node-discussion mailing list] or check the [[ElectronicaFest2009]] page for more details.

[[Events Archive]]

== Quick links ==

===Ideas, making, fun===
* [[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.
* [[Workshop1]] - Code and links from the arduino-powered, Twitterable Ambient Orb.
* [[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

===Organizational===
* [[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
* [[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
* [[Parts store]] - small consumables to keep at the Node in return for small donations
* [[Outreach and inclusion]] - a list of groups, organizations, and populations in the baltimore area we want to reach out to to make sure they know we exist (e.g., diy/electronic music, interactive and multimedia artists, colleges and universities). If you know anyone related to or connected to a group on the list, talk to them and tell them what we're trying to do and find out how we can help them do what they do.
* [[Logo idea]]
* [[Mo money...]] - A foray into the awesome science of starting a hackerspace.

* [[Version Zero]] - While we aspire to great things across all of this, our fair city of Baltimore, We have to start somewhere. This is the proposal.
* [[Finding a space]] - Research and findings related to space acquisition. If you've got a lead, put it here.
* [[Moving into Load of Fun Space]] - The overall plan, and sign up for volunteer times and materials needed for donation or lending.

== Founding documents ==
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Design_Patterns Hackerspace Design Patterns] - while not an official document, it's kind of our bible for organizing and running this thing.
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Mission Statement]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[Board of Directors]]

== Becoming a Member ==
* [[Membership Process]]
* [[Membership Agreement]]

== Meeting Notes ==
* [[2009-06-11 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-06-18 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-06-26 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-07-02 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-07-11 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-07-15 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-07-24 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-07-27 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-08-04 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-08-11 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-08-18 Meeting Notes]]
* [[2009-08-25 Meeting Notes]]

== Communication Channels ==
* '''Website''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
* '''Blog''': [http://blip.baltimorenode.org blip.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.

== ToDo List ==
==== Labor tasks ====
* Get a trashcan
* Pimp work benches. Integrated power strips, shelves, painted legs etc.
* <strike>Polyurethane the bench tops (3 coats done. Just need some light sanding 400+ grit)</strike>
* <strike>Run BX line between junction boxes on the east wall</strike>
* <strike>Install outlets on east wall</strike>
* <strike>Finish painting?</strike>
* <strike>Mount two more junction boxes for outlets along the east wall</strike>
* <strike>Mount fire extinguisher</strike>
* <strike>Glue up two remaining hardboard tabletops</strike>
* <strike>Miter edge strips and attach to bench tops</strike>

==== Intellectual exercises ====
* <strike>Ponder [[Lighting|lighting solutions]]. The existing lights are way to hot and suck down almost 1800 watts when they're on. We need a nice combination of overhead and work lighting.</strike>

==== Administrative ====
* Crank out a new more informative website based on Wordpress (Node members, register [http://baltimorenode.org/wp/wp-login.php?action=register here]). There is a rough skeleton [http://baltimorenode.org/wp/ here], but we need a new theme. Kelly is working on some ideas [http://alpha.kellyegan.net/mockup/ here].
* Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
* Draft [[Membership Dues]] policy (Jon or anyone)
* Settle on an "official logo"
* Stop Hacking and start selling tacos!

Pedal Hacking Workshop

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== What ==
The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
* Modify - interest has been raised in group buying parts for mods from Monte Allums[http://www.monteallums.com]
* Build - provide environment for building and testing pedals
** Erich will be building a TS808 tube screamer [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]

== When ==
* September 19

== Where ==
* Baltimore Node!

== Who ==
*Organizing - Matthew Forr, Erich Steiger

== How ==
*use eventbrite to limit # of participants
*$20 donation to register for event
*free for members (makes sense?)

== Preparation ==
* <del>nail down date</del>
* <del>register event with eventbrite</del> - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/416665257
* flyers
* <del>tables</del>
* surge strips
* 10 soldering irons
** lending 2 -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]
* 5 spools soldering wick
* 10 soldering iron stands
* some sponges (and access to water - or a container w/ water)
* first aid kit (heh)
* <del> I will probably buy and bring materials for PCB etching, since I will probably be building a pedal from scratch (a tube screamer clone)</del> Update - not using PCB etching --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]]

Eventbrite text:
::The Pedal Hacking Workshop is Baltimore Node's first event at our new space in The Load of Fun Building on 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore etc. Bring your guitar pedals and parts to work and learn on an open workshop environment. Baltimore Node is supplying the workspace, some basic tools, and soldering instruction.

::Examples of projects being worked on during the workshop:
::*Boss BD2 Mod [http://www.monteallums.com/pedal_mods.html#boss_bd2_kit]
::*Tube Screamer TS808 build [http://www.tonepad.com/project.asp?id=1]
::*Repairing pedals

::Attendance to the workshop is free for Baltimore Node members, and $20 for non-members.

::For more information and membership details:

::http://baltimorenode.org

::http://wiki.baltimorenode.org/index.php?title=Pedal_Hacking_Workshop</code>
--[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 16:02, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

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Project Proposals

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If you're interested in participating in or leading a project, please add your name so people know how to get in touch with you. Three tildes (<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>) will add you wiki username, four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) will add your wiki username and a timestamp if you're logged in.

== Drummer Robot ==

[http://letsmakerobots.com/node/112 Yellow Drummer Robot]

Cost to build: $120
Time to build: 20 hours
URL to more information: http://picasaweb.google.com/fritslyneborg/YellowDrumMachine#

=== Parts: ===
* Actuators / output devices: sound sampler, 6 geared motors in total, 2 speakers
* Control method: autonomous (very)
* CPU: Picaxe 28
* Operating system: Picaxe basic
* Power source: 4 AA batteries
* Programming language: Picaxe basic
* Sensors / input devices: SRF05, microphone
* Target environment: where ever there is something to play on

== Wifi Antenna From old Satellite Dish ==
I just canceled my directv and they don't want the dish back. I've seen them used before to improve wifi signals. If there was any place near by with open wifi that we wanted to pick up we could build this to allow us access.
http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/15/how-to-build-a-wifi-biquad-dish-antenna/
[[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 20:27, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

== Low Res film festival on the Roof==

Visit project page [[Low Res Screen Project @ Load of Fun]]

This idea is inspired by the Graffiti Research Lab's project [http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=72#video Drive-In GIF Theater]. Basically you have people submit animated gifs and then create a giant led display to show them on. I think this might work really well for the [[Grants#Kresge Arts in Baltimore|Kresge Grant]]. Create a giant display for the roof and then ask for open submissions.

To make the project more accessible to everyone we could create a portable system for creating the animations that could be lent out to schools or others. I am thinking a digital camera on a stand with some lights, perhaps a computer, but it wouldn't be necessary. The system would convert the images to animated gifs that could be displayed on the screen.

You could also make the system web accessible. This would open up the possibility for playing simple games on the display a la [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8851774172783947549 Blinkenlights]

Similar project to reference: [http://labs.ideo.com/2009/08/19/glass-block-led-wall-display/ Link] [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]]

== Arduino Keg Meter/Barbot ==
Basically a way to measure how much beer has left a keg and the ability to log who drank how much beer. Similar project: http://kegbot.org/wiki/Main_Page
We could place the keg on a scale and measure how much less a keg weighs after a user has finished pouring, place the glass on a scale zero out the reading and then measure how much the glass weighs afterwards, or find a food safe flow meter to measure how much beer passed through the hose. I would like to use RFID to recognize each user and log the results to a webpage or a projector display of the current standings. This would be a great way to run a fund raiser and once the initial hardware was built super cheap to order extra RFID tags. I have all the supplies needed to build a kegerator except for a fridge to cool it. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 19:03, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

Here is a link to an NYC Resistor Barbot party. $20 all u can drink made by a barbot http://www.nycresistor.com/2009/06/30/its-barbot-time-again/
[http://www.matthewdavidwilliams.com/2008/10/17/introducing-barduino-the-ruby-powered-bar-monkey/ Barduino]

=== Parts: ===
* Arduino or similar micro controller
* Old fridge
* Misc Keggerator Supplies - I have everything needed [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 20:36, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
* [http://www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/BASICStampModules/tabid/134/txtSearch/rfid/List/1/ProductID/114/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2cProductName RFID Reader $40.00]
* [http://www.parallax.com/Store/Accessories/Tools/tabid/162/ProductID/427/List/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName RFID Tag $.99]
* A way to sense if the beer is flowing, a flow sensor?

* Via Hackaday, if you have 27 minutes to kill, it seems that these guys talk you through making a remote control kegbot: [http://revision3.com/systm/kegbot/?ffp=true&autoStart=false] [[User:Sylviachi|Sylviachi]] 22:59, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

== Giant LED VU Meter ==
This i see as something we can assemble and sell to local clubs and maybe use for our own parties. I'm thinking large scale and go from green to yellow to red so there would be no need for RGB LEDs just wire a line of 4-5 leds and have that row display when the music reaches a certain volume.

Here is a link using a piezo to measure the volume of the music: http://www.nerdkits.com/videos/sound_meter/

The LEDs would be fairly cheap. Using this image as a template: http://www.enote.si/studio/images/vumeter.gif. If we say on average $.6 per LED, which looks a bit high but bear with me. 8 rows of 5 green + 3 rows of 5 yellow + 3 rows of 5 red = 70 LEDs * $.6 = $42 per VU Meter + cost of microcontroller ~$30. So a set of working VU Meters to put in a club would cost us ~$114 and if sold for $200-$300 we could make a nice profit while still learning and teaching.

== UAV Project(s) ==

=== Ardupilot ===

[http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardupilot-main-page Kit]

==== Parts: ====

* 1x $25 board that connects to an arduino to control a plane, boat, or car via gps.
* 1x GPS Module $60
* 1x Optional board to make it compatible with R/C planes.

=== Blimpduino ===

[http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=KT-0000-01 Kit]

== Bicycle POV LED ==

==== Examples: ====
http://www.instructables.com/id/RGBike-POV-Open-project/

==== Parts: ====

* 1x ATMega328p / ATMega168 microcontroller
* 1x TLC5940 / TLC5941, 16 PWM Ouput LED driver
* 16x Superflux RGB LEDs
* 1x A3213
* 3x PN2222, NPN transistors
* Assorted resistors, capacitors, tact switches and connectors (check schematic and board layout)

== Guerrilla Marketing ==

What if we had a workshop where we made some sort of gorilla marketing device. One way to go would be some sort electronic apparel, like an ambient orb hat or some kind of musical shirt, etc. Or it could follow examples of other gorilla marketers like the [http://www.bikesagainstbush.com/blog/about.php|chalk printing bicycle] or the [http://laughingsquid.com/aqua-teen-hunger-force-promo-causes-panic-in-boston Boston Aqua Teen Hunger Force flashing LED signs]. Something simple, fun and easy to individualize. Why not tell people about the newly energized Baltimore maker/tinker/hacker/builder/breaker community?

* go for it, any volunteers to organize? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 23:25, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

== Ambient Orb ==

==== Examples: ====

* http://fightpc.blogspot.com/2008/03/arduino-mood-light.html
* http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobius_LED_Lantern/

==== Parts: ====

* 1 x Arduino or Clone ~$20-$30
* 1 x Some Sort of Difuser. i.e. Frosted lamp, saran wrap, etc. $0-A lot
* 1+ LED's high or low power
** Low Power LED: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=105
*** Does not require extra parts
** http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8718
*** High Power LED: External power source: http://store.gravitech.us/waadswposu12.html
*** Heatsink

== Weather Instruments and Networks ==

Build weather instruments, assemble into a weather station using wifi, etc. Install around Inner Harbor, and "Northwest Harbor" (Canton). Especially wind and waves for sailors.

Instruments, compare with Ft. McHenry data http://opendap.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/stations/stationData.jsp?id=8574680 and http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/geo.shtml?location=21201

Feed data to:
* weather underground http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/index.asp
* Citizen Weather Observer Program http://www.wxqa.com/ and http://www.findu.com/
* NOAA http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ & other programs
* Local marinas & sailing centers:
** downtownsailing.org

Installation locations:
* downtownsailing.org at Baltimore Museum of Industry, Riverside/Locust Point.
* Marinas

===== Display stations =====
Build a small display station with LCD display from salvaged laptop showing wind, waves, sever-weather/radar, etc. for the Inner Harbor. Install at marinas, etc.

== AM Radio Transmitter ==
You don't need any sort of licensing to broadcast on AM frequencies if your transmitter is 100 milliwatts or less. A transmitter with a basic wire antenna can get 50 to 200 feet of range, however a more substantial outdoor antenna can transmit as far as two miles. I would be interested in setting up an internet radio station and then using multiple transmitters to broadcast that station over AM around Baltimore. The transmitter stations would require enough computing resources to connect to the internet in some way, decode an internet radio stream, and output an audio signal to the AM transmitter. The transmitters themselves can be purchased for about $75-100 dollars, but it's possible we could construct a transmitter from plans for much cheaper. Five to ten well placed transmitters could cover a significant amount Baltimore city.
* [http://www.sstran.com/index.html Transmitter Information]
* [http://www.fcc.gov/lpfm/ Low Power FM (!) alternative] (My understanding is that the Man is not accepting applications for LPFM stations. [[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 02:54, 2 July 2009 (UTC))

===== Steps =====

* Setup a stream
* Build an Arduino/xbee that dials into the stream and outputs audio (I'm don't think an Arduino has the processing power to connect to the internet, decode an audio stream, and provide an analog output. An old laptop or eeepc, which already had network and audio interfaces might be cheap enough to work. [[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 03:04, 2 July 2009 (UTC))
* Connect audio with AM transmitter
* Build a nice case with antennae(s)
* Replicate and distribute
* Broadcast to the masses

===== Hacker Radio Broadcast topics =====

* Freeculture
* DIY discussions
* Copyright law
* Opensource
* Coverage of local events
* Creative Commons music show?

== Intervention at Baltimore Development Collective's geodesic dome ==
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/artbma/3620589054/ This dome] won the Sondheim Artscape Prize. It's located in front of the Baltimore Museum of Art. It is just begging for a techno-art intervention from the Baltimore Node.

== RFID-tag City Landmarks ==
Enable self-guided walking tours.

== Veteran's Transponders ==
Hardware and/or software that allows veterans to recognize each other when proximate based on war/battle/unit data.

== Internet access in the inner city ==
Wireless mesh?
Public Computer Centers ([http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/files/BB%20NOFA%20FINAL%20with%20disclaimer_1.pdf PDF]) - Federal stimulus funds available. Application window is July 14-August 14. <br>
(Is this a better link? [http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/forms/PCC/Public%20Computer%20Centers%20Application.pdf PDF])
I am definitely interested in developing this --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:19, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

* ''The "Public Computer Centers" application process includes a 15 page form and something like 20 pages of written documentation (http://www.newamerica.net/files/Public%20Computer%20Centers%20Program%20Application%20Guide.pdf). The estimate given in the program application guide for the application process alone is 140 hours of work times six people (i.e., 720 person-hours total). That's probably out of scope for Node (since we have no employees or full-time volunteers). [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 16:27, 31 July 2009 (UTC)''

== Circuit Bending 101 ==
All-ages introduction to hacking electronic toys and digital electronics.

==== Parts ====
* Toys from salvation army and other thrift stores
* Soldering iron and solid core wire
* Continuity/Voltage/Current Tester
* Heat Sink Tubing

== Roof Top Garden ==
I know we have roof top access at the LoF. I have not seem the roof yet and we would have to ask Sherwin but i think it would be cool to build a roof top garden it would also help satisfy the sustainability aspect some people talked about. We could also make it nerdy and wire up some sensors to monitor the soil moisture and remind us to water.
* Yeah, I really want to do some kind of garden-hacking. Here's a Garduino project from Instructables - it's for indoor gardening: http://www.instructables.com/id/Garduino_Gardening_Arduino/ [[User:Sylviachi|Sylviachi]] 02:48, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

== Backyard Fish Farming ==
<blockquote>''Now, a growing group of urban agriculture enthusiasts are translating the practice of land-based fish farming to a very local level. Their system of choice is called aquaponics -- a symbiotic setup in which plants and fish are raised simultaneously in recirculating water. The two "crops" are complementary: fish waste fertilizes the plants, which naturally filter the water so that it stays clean even when many fish are raised in close quarters (one might even call it a form of heavily engineered polyculture).''</blockquote>

Sounds like more fun than urban chicken farming. What's the minimal sustainable size needed for a project like this?

=== Reference ===
* http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010153.html
* http://www.utne.com/2008-09-01/Environment/Special-Online-Project-Sustainable-Seafood.aspx
* Might find interested folks in Baltimore via http://www.foodmake.org/
* http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/ - particularly [http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/index.php the forums]
* http://www.scribd.com/doc/12685513/DIY-Urban-Aquaculture-Manual
* [http://www.umbi.umd.edu/comb/research-programs/recirculating/marine-aquaculture.php UMBI] in the Inner Harbor does this on a bigger scale, without the plant-growing part
**[http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wypr/local-wypr-849768.mp3 WYPR interview with UMBI scientist about aquaculture] (mp3 link)

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 19:29, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

* At the Robotfest, Jon and I talked to a guy from HacDC who does apartment aquaponics. I forget his name but we should try to track him down. I really want to try this. [[User:Sylviachi|Sylviachi]] 02:54, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

== Construction Assistance ==

If we have light shop tools and experienced folks on hand we might be able to offer open shop hours for drop-in fee based tool use. Similar to [http://www.bethsdiyworkshop.com/ Beth's DIY Workshop], we're not going to do it for you (this isn't a cheap form of appliance repair), but we can help you do it. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 19:32, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

== Fab Lab ==

Build our own MIT-style Fab Lab. From the FAQ:

''Fab labs have spread from inner-city Boston to rural India, from South Africa to the North of Norway. Activities in fab labs range from technological empowerment to peer-to-peer project-based technical training to local problem-solving to small-scale high-tech business incubation to grass-roots research. Projects being developed and produced in fab labs include solar and wind-powered turbines, thin-client computers and wireless data networks, analytical instrumentation for agriculture and healthcare, custom housing, and rapid-prototyping of rapid-prototyping machines.''

''Fab labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:''

* ''A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts''
* ''A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-) sized parts''
* ''A signcutter, to produce printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas''
* ''A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional molds and surface-mount circuit boards''
* ''Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors''

This would be a large scale effort, featuring lots of fundraising (50 to 60 thousand dollars) and more space hunting, but would satisfy a lot of folks' initial visions for B'node.

===References===

* [http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=n_gershenfeld TED talk]
* [http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq/ FAQ]
* [http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html Parts and Equipment]

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 15:54, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

== Lantern Parade ==

Working with NANA projects create some designs for LED/EL wire lanterns of varying complexity and costs to use in NANA Projects Lantern Parade.

Lanterns can include electro mechanical connections to cause blinking up to arduino controlled POV displays.

[http://www.nanaprojects.com/nanaprojects/nanaprojects.html]
[[User:JustinSabe|JustinSabe]] 17:27, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

== Turbo Encabulator ==

Simply described: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY5WjIvyEXo

I propose fabrication in multiple phases. I can work on phase three, the "red" phase.

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 17:21, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

I can supply the panametric fam. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 13:47, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-13T15:32:28Z

Antilog:

Pedal Hacking Workshop

2009-08-13T15:28:14Z

Antilog: Created page with '== What == The Pedal Hacking Workshop will provide an hands-on learning environment to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices. * Modify …'

Event Proposals

2009-08-13T15:13:31Z

Antilog: /* Pedal Hacking Workshop */

Please sign your additions so if anyone else who's interested can get in touch with you.

== Classes ==

=== Programming for Kids ===

I'd like to teach an intro to programming class aimed at all / any ages. Most likely based on games / graphics. [http://hacketyhack.net/ Hackety Hack], [http://love2d.org/ Love 2D], and [http://processing.org Processing] are potential frameworks. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
* I'm interested. Especially in processing. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:37, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
* I'm very much into this too and feel that I could teach a few classes of "intro to processing" --[[User:Mattyfo|Mattyfo]] 16:41, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Open Workshop for Homeschoolers ===

There are a lot of kids who aren't trapped in the educational prison system during the daylight hours who might be interested in a regularly occurring class or open space. I'll be contacting the various co-op groups I have connections with, but I know there's a woodshop that gives kids (10 + years old?) a space to come and work on projects. The goal would be to provide the exact same thing we're looking for except on an hourly fee schedule.

What I'm suggesting is very specifically an unstructured time. Leave the textbooks and lessons at home. Kids have as much (probably more) curiosity and interest in this stuff as we do. Members would be present to guide, answer questions, and help with safety related issues. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Has anyone heard of Beth's DIY Workshop. It is a wood shop where she teaches woodworking and basic home repairs type classes. It is also available for use if you need wood tools but don't have a shop. It is on Harford Road. [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 16:00, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

=== "Official" Student Groups ===

Question to folks connected with universities and high schools: what is the potential for marketing the space to art and tech profs and teachers who might be interested in hosting their class in the space, or perhaps stopping by for a field trip? Second, what is the possibility that those official groups could be asked to donate in exchange for quiet use of the space? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

* The space would have to provide added benefits over traditional or existing classrooms. It might be a good fit for a high school class or club which doesn't have the resources that a university has. Field trips seem pretty easy to arrange but we would need to provide some sort of educational content. Also for college students particularly art students who in their first couple of years don't have access to studio space. This might be a great resource. Also school without dedicated spaces for shop/construction work might be interested. [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 23:54, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

=== SketchUp Workshop ===
[http://sketchup.google.com/ SketchUp] is a free 3d modeling program acquired by Google a few years back. I've been using it a lot recently to design robots and art projects. I propose a workshop to introduce folks to the basics of SketchUp modeling as a tool for ideation. Topics: Navigating 3d space, building geometry and extruding forms, importing 3d models from Google's 3d warehouse, sharing your models with the world, integration with google earth, exporting models to meatspace (laser cutting). It could be a 2 hour deal, a full day, or a weekend depending on who's interested and how deep people want to go. If there is sustained interest, it could grow either into a SketchUp users group hosted at the Node or branch out to other digital ideation tools, e.g. [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6848332&siteID=123112 SketchBook Pro], [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=7635018&siteID=123112 Maya], Photoshop, etc. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 05:22, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
* I would be interested in this as a short course. Would love to do room layouts like you did for the Lof space. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 13:29, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
* Am interested --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:39, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Basic Electronics ===
Basics of electronics starting with fundamentals, passive components, transistors, etc. with a focus on practical application. Soldering tips, etc. Willing to help, probably someone else with more experience to take lead? [[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:44, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Biodiesel Workshop ===
I have a diesel VW and used to occasionally fill up with B100 at a biodiesel station when I lived in Berkeley. Biodiesel is not too hard to make, especially in small batches. We could talk about biodiesel and straight veg oil and maybe have everyone make a small batch (1QT). There is a [http://www.baltimorebiodiesel.org/index.php biodiesel coop] in Baltimore that we could reach out to and see if one of their people would be interested in lending some expertise. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 00:18, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

== Events ==

=== Chiptunes Party ===

like [http://8static.com/ 8static.com] - a regularly occurring party / workshop / concert in Philly. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Handmade Music Night ===

Bring your homemade instruments (electronic or acoustic) and get your jam on. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

* http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/handmade-music-night-thursday-aug-23.html
* http://handmademusic.noisepages.com/
* http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/handmade-music-night-has-returned-267/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/createdigitalmedia/sets/72157611871745413/
* http://createdigitalmusic.com/2009/01/11/like-a-diy-namm-handmade-music-preview-with-gestural-gadgets-mannequin-parts-more/

the [http://sites.google.com/site/baltimoresdiygroup/ Baltimore SDIY group] is already doing some of this.

* I am def down with this. Another link is [http://www.johnberndt.org/vc/index.html The Volunteer Collective's Crapshoot] @ Redroom --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:53, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Craft Night ===

I'm not part of this scene (yet?) but there is definite potential for outreach. [http://www.nycresistor.com/2009/05/01/craft-night-review/ NYC Resistor has had success with craft nights] as an ongoing event.

From NYC Resistor (emphasis mine):
<blockquote>What: Craft night---an open project night where people bring projects they have been working on or meaning to work on for awhile. In the past people have worked on knitting, mending, clothing reconstruction, web design, robots, etc. The definition of 'craft' is very loose. Where: NYC Resistor Lab 397 Bridge St. 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Who would like this: People who like to make stuff. '''Why: So you don't have to make stuff by yourself.'''</blockquote>

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 19:35, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Pedal Hacking Workshop ===

[[Pedal Hacking Workshop|Guitar pedals, building / modding / hacking.]] Bring your own to mod, or build your own. Let's hash out the details on the mailing list. -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 02:47, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Meetups ==

===DIY Bio===

Start a regular, monthly or semi-monthly meetup as part of the existing [http://diybio.org/about/ DIYBio] movement.

<blockquote>DIYbio is an organization that aims to help make biology a worthwhile pursuit for citizen scientists, amateur biologists, and DIY biological engineers who value openness and safety. This will require mechanisms for amateurs to increase their knowledge and skills, access to a community of experts, the development of a code of ethics, responsible oversight, and leadership on issues that are unique to doing biology outside of traditional professional settings.</blockquote>

''I have no experience in this area, beyond a (weak) connection to a Hopkins graduate biophysics research lab. I would love to start sequencing and modifying some DNA, however. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 17:35, 29 July 2009 (UTC)''

===Code in the Morning===

Evenings are hard for me to make a regular meeting, mornings are easier. I'll probably be in the space one or two mornings a week, doing my indie code thing. Why not grab a cuppa joe and join me?

How does 7:30AM - 9:30AM on Mondays sound?

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 17:37, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Event Proposals

2009-08-05T02:47:16Z

Antilog: /* Events */

Please sign your additions so if anyone else who's interested can get in touch with you.

== Classes ==

=== Programming for Kids ===

I'd like to teach an intro to programming class aimed at all / any ages. Most likely based on games / graphics. [http://hacketyhack.net/ Hackety Hack], [http://love2d.org/ Love 2D], and [http://processing.org Processing] are potential frameworks. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
* I'm interested. Especially in processing. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:37, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
* I'm very much into this too and feel that I could teach a few classes of "intro to processing" --[[User:Mattyfo|Mattyfo]] 16:41, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Open Workshop for Homeschoolers ===

There are a lot of kids who aren't trapped in the educational prison system during the daylight hours who might be interested in a regularly occurring class or open space. I'll be contacting the various co-op groups I have connections with, but I know there's a woodshop that gives kids (10 + years old?) a space to come and work on projects. The goal would be to provide the exact same thing we're looking for except on an hourly fee schedule.

What I'm suggesting is very specifically an unstructured time. Leave the textbooks and lessons at home. Kids have as much (probably more) curiosity and interest in this stuff as we do. Members would be present to guide, answer questions, and help with safety related issues. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Has anyone heard of Beth's DIY Workshop. It is a wood shop where she teaches woodworking and basic home repairs type classes. It is also available for use if you need wood tools but don't have a shop. It is on Harford Road. [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 16:00, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

=== "Official" Student Groups ===

Question to folks connected with universities and high schools: what is the potential for marketing the space to art and tech profs and teachers who might be interested in hosting their class in the space, or perhaps stopping by for a field trip? Second, what is the possibility that those official groups could be asked to donate in exchange for quiet use of the space? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:31, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

* The space would have to provide added benefits over traditional or existing classrooms. It might be a good fit for a high school class or club which doesn't have the resources that a university has. Field trips seem pretty easy to arrange but we would need to provide some sort of educational content. Also for college students particularly art students who in their first couple of years don't have access to studio space. This might be a great resource. Also school without dedicated spaces for shop/construction work might be interested. [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 23:54, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

=== SketchUp Workshop ===
[http://sketchup.google.com/ SketchUp] is a free 3d modeling program acquired by Google a few years back. I've been using it a lot recently to design robots and art projects. I propose a workshop to introduce folks to the basics of SketchUp modeling as a tool for ideation. Topics: Navigating 3d space, building geometry and extruding forms, importing 3d models from Google's 3d warehouse, sharing your models with the world, integration with google earth, exporting models to meatspace (laser cutting). It could be a 2 hour deal, a full day, or a weekend depending on who's interested and how deep people want to go. If there is sustained interest, it could grow either into a SketchUp users group hosted at the Node or branch out to other digital ideation tools, e.g. [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=6848332&siteID=123112 SketchBook Pro], [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=7635018&siteID=123112 Maya], Photoshop, etc. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 05:22, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
* I would be interested in this as a short course. Would love to do room layouts like you did for the Lof space. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 13:29, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
* Am interested --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:39, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Basic Electronics ===
Basics of electronics starting with fundamentals, passive components, transistors, etc. with a focus on practical application. Soldering tips, etc. Willing to help, probably someone else with more experience to take lead? [[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:44, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Biodiesel Workshop ===
I have a diesel VW and used to occasionally fill up with B100 at a biodiesel station when I lived in Berkeley. Biodiesel is not too hard to make, especially in small batches. We could talk about biodiesel and straight veg oil and maybe have everyone make a small batch (1QT). There is a [http://www.baltimorebiodiesel.org/index.php biodiesel coop] in Baltimore that we could reach out to and see if one of their people would be interested in lending some expertise. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 00:18, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

== Events ==

=== Chiptunes Party ===

like [http://8static.com/ 8static.com] - a regularly occurring party / workshop / concert in Philly. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Handmade Music Night ===

Bring your homemade instruments (electronic or acoustic) and get your jam on. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 20:13, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

* http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/handmade-music-night-thursday-aug-23.html
* http://handmademusic.noisepages.com/
* http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/handmade-music-night-has-returned-267/
* http://www.flickr.com/photos/createdigitalmedia/sets/72157611871745413/
* http://createdigitalmusic.com/2009/01/11/like-a-diy-namm-handmade-music-preview-with-gestural-gadgets-mannequin-parts-more/

the [http://sites.google.com/site/baltimoresdiygroup/ Baltimore SDIY group] is already doing some of this.

* I am def down with this. Another link is [http://www.johnberndt.org/vc/index.html The Volunteer Collective's Crapshoot] @ Redroom --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:53, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Craft Night ===

I'm not part of this scene (yet?) but there is definite potential for outreach. [http://www.nycresistor.com/2009/05/01/craft-night-review/ NYC Resistor has had success with craft nights] as an ongoing event.

From NYC Resistor (emphasis mine):
<blockquote>What: Craft night---an open project night where people bring projects they have been working on or meaning to work on for awhile. In the past people have worked on knitting, mending, clothing reconstruction, web design, robots, etc. The definition of 'craft' is very loose. Where: NYC Resistor Lab 397 Bridge St. 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Who would like this: People who like to make stuff. '''Why: So you don't have to make stuff by yourself.'''</blockquote>

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 19:35, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

=== Pedal Hacking Workshop ===

Guitar pedals, building / modding / hacking. Bring your own to mod, or build your own. Let's hash out the details on the mailing list. -[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 02:47, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Meetups ==

===DIY Bio===

Start a regular, monthly or semi-monthly meetup as part of the existing [http://diybio.org/about/ DIYBio] movement.

<blockquote>DIYbio is an organization that aims to help make biology a worthwhile pursuit for citizen scientists, amateur biologists, and DIY biological engineers who value openness and safety. This will require mechanisms for amateurs to increase their knowledge and skills, access to a community of experts, the development of a code of ethics, responsible oversight, and leadership on issues that are unique to doing biology outside of traditional professional settings.</blockquote>

''I have no experience in this area, beyond a (weak) connection to a Hopkins graduate biophysics research lab. I would love to start sequencing and modifying some DNA, however. [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 17:35, 29 July 2009 (UTC)''

===Code in the Morning===

Evenings are hard for me to make a regular meeting, mornings are easier. I'll probably be in the space one or two mornings a week, doing my indie code thing. Why not grab a cuppa joe and join me?

How does 7:30AM - 9:30AM on Mondays sound?

[[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 17:37, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

Logo idea

2009-08-03T18:51:00Z

Antilog:

So I was playing around with this idea for a logo. What do you guys think? Any other ideas? [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 01:22, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

[http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/pool/ See possible ideas at node flickr group.]
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/40389921@N04/ Kelly's Flickr Page] (with the logos)

* When Adam and I first got together I had the idea to make a component based crab. The idea was to use a crab shell with LEDs for eyes, disk capacitors for claws, and resistors for legs. I havn't sat down with my girlfriend to draft it up yet so i'll try to do that this weekend. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 02:27, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

* That's pretty sweet Kelly, I like it. [[Special:Contributions/12.167.154.53|12.167.154.53]]

* I really like it. What's the type you're using? Jon and I are guessing Avant Garde. Anyways, I would tweak "Baltimore" a little bit. I think it also needs a little vertical padding from "NODE." Maybe also try doing it in a condensed type, or in lowercase perhaps? It'd be nice if the network-y shape corresponded to something in Baltimore - like some major streets near our future physical home. [[User:Sylviachi|Sylviachi]] 21:20, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

* I really like the idea of having the traces blue and the Baltimore text black. I think it really gives the logo a -techie- feel. -[[User:Mdshw5|Mdshw5]] 19:18, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

* I'm digging it. The all black versions work well on colored backgrounds, but the two-color versions feel best on white. I like the uppercase corbel the best. Blue traces with black, more thinly stroked circles seems worth a try. The sooner we can get a logo that the majority is happy with the sooner we can flesh out the Node's visual identity and unify designs across web, wiki, and blog. I think that later this week we should set up a timeframe for people to comment or submit their own logo deigns so we can wrap it up by the end of July. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 05:49, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

* I dig it. Not into crab icons. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 02:31, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

* I like variation D & A not sure which one I like more --[[User:Mattyfo|Mattyfo]] 15:19, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

* I also like the logos on the Flickr site - variations A & B. Eurostile does not bother me. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 19:22, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

* Is there a vector graphic of Variant A? --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 18:50, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Logo idea

2009-07-26T19:22:21Z

Antilog:

Event Proposals

2009-07-16T03:53:38Z

Antilog: /* Handmade Music Night */

Event Proposals

2009-07-16T03:44:37Z

Antilog: /* Classes */

Event Proposals

2009-07-16T03:39:00Z

Antilog: /* SketchUp Workshop */

Event Proposals

2009-07-16T03:37:33Z

Antilog: /* Programming for Kids */

Project Proposals

2009-07-16T03:19:59Z

Antilog: /* Internet access in the inner city */

If you're interested in participating in or leading a project, please sign so people know how to get in touch with you.

== Arduino Keg Meter/Barbot ==
Basically a way to measure how much beer has left a keg and the ability to log who drank how much beer. Similar project: http://kegbot.org/wiki/Main_Page
We could place the keg on a scale and measure how much less a keg weighs after a user has finished pouring, place the glass on a scale zero out the reading and then measure how much the glass weighs afterwards, or find a food safe flow meter to measure how much beer passed through the hose. I would like to use RFID to recognize each user and log the results to a webpage or a projector display of the current standings. This would be a great way to run a fund raiser and once the initial hardware was built super cheap to order extra RFID tags. I have all the supplies needed to build a kegerator except for a fridge to cool it. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 19:03, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

Here is a link to an NYC Resistor Barbot party. $20 all u can drink made by a barbot http://www.nycresistor.com/2009/06/30/its-barbot-time-again/

== Giant LED VU Meter ==
This i see as something we can assemble and sell to local clubs and maybe use for our own parties. I'm thinking large scale and go from green to yellow to red so there would be no need for RGB LEDs just wire a line of 4-5 leds and have that row display when the music reaches a certain volume.

Here is a link using a piezo to measure the volume of the music: http://www.nerdkits.com/videos/sound_meter/

The LEDs would be fairly cheap. Using this image as a template: http://www.enote.si/studio/images/vumeter.gif. If we say on average $.6 per LED, which looks a bit high but bear with me. 8 rows of 5 green + 3 rows of 5 yellow + 3 rows of 5 red = 70 LEDs * $.6 = $42 per VU Meter + cost of microcontroller ~$30. So a set of working VU Meters to put in a club would cost us ~$114 and if sold for $200-$300 we could make a nice profit while still learning and teaching.

== UAV Project(s) ==

=== Ardupilot ===

[http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardupilot-main-page Kit]

==== Parts: ====

* 1x $25 board that connects to an arduino to control a plane, boat, or car via gps.
* 1x GPS Module $60
* 1x Optional board to make it compatible with R/C planes.

=== Blimpduino ===

[http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=KT-0000-01 Kit]

== Bicycle POV LED ==

==== Examples: ====
http://www.instructables.com/id/RGBike-POV-Open-project/

==== Parts: ====

* 1x ATMega328p / ATMega168 microcontroller
* 1x TLC5940 / TLC5941, 16 PWM Ouput LED driver
* 16x Superflux RGB LEDs
* 1x A3213
* 3x PN2222, NPN transistors
* Assorted resistors, capacitors, tact switches and connectors (check schematic and board layout)

== Guerrilla Marketing ==

What if we had a workshop where we made some sort of gorilla marketing device. One way to go would be some sort electronic apparel, like an ambient orb hat or some kind of musical shirt, etc. Or it could follow examples of other gorilla marketers like the [http://www.bikesagainstbush.com/blog/about.php|chalk printing bicycle] or the [http://laughingsquid.com/aqua-teen-hunger-force-promo-causes-panic-in-boston Boston Aqua Teen Hunger Force flashing LED signs]. Something simple, fun and easy to individualize. Why not tell people about the newly energized Baltimore maker/tinker/hacker/builder/breaker community?

* go for it, any volunteers to organize? [[User:Abachman|Abachman]] 23:25, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

== Ambient Orb ==

==== Examples: ====

* http://fightpc.blogspot.com/2008/03/arduino-mood-light.html
* http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobius_LED_Lantern/

==== Parts: ====

* 1 x Arduino or Clone ~$20-$30
* 1 x Some Sort of Difuser. i.e. Frosted lamp, saran wrap, etc. $0-A lot
* 1+ LED's high or low power
** Low Power LED: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=105
*** Does not require extra parts
** http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8718
*** High Power LED: External power source: http://store.gravitech.us/waadswposu12.html
*** Heatsink

== Weather Instruments and Networks ==

Build weather instruments, assemble into a weather station using wifi, etc. Install around Inner Harbor, and "Northwest Harbor" (Canton). Especially wind and waves for sailors.

Instruments, compare with Ft. McHenry data http://opendap.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/stations/stationData.jsp?id=8574680 and http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/geo.shtml?location=21201

Feed data to:
* weather underground http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/index.asp
* Citizen Weather Observer Program http://www.wxqa.com/ and http://www.findu.com/
* NOAA http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ & other programs
* Local marinas & sailing centers:
** downtownsailing.org

Installation locations:
* downtownsailing.org at Baltimore Museum of Industry, Riverside/Locust Point.
* Marinas

===== Display stations =====
Build a small display station with LCD display from salvaged laptop showing wind, waves, sever-weather/radar, etc. for the Inner Harbor. Install at marinas, etc.

== AM Radio Transmitter ==
You don't need any sort of licensing to broadcast on AM frequencies if your transmitter is 100 milliwatts or less. A transmitter with a basic wire antenna can get 50 to 200 feet of range, however a more substantial outdoor antenna can transmit as far as two miles. I would be interested in setting up an internet radio station and then using multiple transmitters to broadcast that station over AM around Baltimore. The transmitter stations would require enough computing resources to connect to the internet in some way, decode an internet radio stream, and output an audio signal to the AM transmitter. The transmitters themselves can be purchased for about $75-100 dollars, but it's possible we could construct a transmitter from plans for much cheaper. Five to ten well placed transmitters could cover a significant amount Baltimore city.
* [http://www.sstran.com/index.html Transmitter Information]
* [http://www.fcc.gov/lpfm/ Low Power FM (!) alternative] (My understanding is that the Man is not accepting applications for LPFM stations. [[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 02:54, 2 July 2009 (UTC))

===== Steps =====

* Setup a stream
* Build an Arduino/xbee that dials into the stream and outputs audio (I'm don't think an Arduino has the processing power to connect to the internet, decode an audio stream, and provide an analog output. An old laptop or eeepc, which already had network and audio interfaces might be cheap enough to work. [[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 03:04, 2 July 2009 (UTC))
* Connect audio with AM transmitter
* Build a nice case with antennae(s)
* Replicate and distribute
* Broadcast to the masses

===== Hacker Radio Broadcast topics =====

* Freeculture
* DIY discussions
* Copyright law
* Opensource
* Coverage of local events
* Creative Commons music show?

== Intervention at Baltimore Development Collective's geodesic dome ==
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/artbma/3620589054/ This dome] is a finalist in the Sondheim Artscape Prize. It's located in front of the Baltimore Museum of Art. It is just begging for a techno-art intervention from the Baltimore Node.

== RFID-tag City Landmarks ==
Enable self-guided walking tours.

== Veteran's Transponders ==
Hardware and/or software that allows veterans to recognize each other when proximate based on war/battle/unit data.

== Internet access in the inner city ==
Wireless mesh?
Public Computer Centers ([http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/files/BB%20NOFA%20FINAL%20with%20disclaimer_1.pdf PDF]) - Federal stimulus funds available. Application window is July 14-August 14. <br>
(Is this a better link? [http://broadbandusa.sc.egov.usda.gov/forms/PCC/Public%20Computer%20Centers%20Application.pdf PDF])
I am definitely interested in developing this --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 03:19, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Things to fill the Space

2009-07-16T02:47:33Z

Antilog: /* Electronics */

Some things I'm willing to donate flat out. However, with regards to some tools, I would be willing to let them live there, be used, accept some inevitable level of theft and disappearance, but eventually take them with me in the event I moved away. -[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 00:18, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

== Things we already have ==
=== Electronics ===
* Soldering Iron - Mark
* Soldering Iron - Matt
* Small Spool of solder - Matt
* Small Spool of wire - Matt
* Thin Bookshelf - Mark
* CRT Monitor - Mark
* 19" LCD Monitor - Mark
* Apple G4 Tower - Mark
* Fujitsu Lifebook P Series Tablet w/ Broken Screen, great as low power PC - Mark
* Small Computer Desk - Mark
* Lockable Server Rack - Mark
* USB Microscope - Intel QX3 - Mark
* Old Serial GPS - Mark*2
* Boxes of old PC power supplies - Roj
* Bag of Nokia 7610 camera phone (6?) with bluetooth and 1mp cameras (willing to donate)- Jon
* iPaq with 802.11, bluetooth (willing to donate) - Jon
* Pharos bluetooth unit with usb cable and wireless bluetooth block (willing to donate)- Jon
* Palm Pilot III (willing to donate) - Jon
* Palm Vx - Mark
* Sharp Zaurus SL-5000 - Mark
* Box of computer cables (SATA, IDE, Floppy, NEMA-15, etc)
* Netgear WNR834B - Matt
* Skype Phone - Matt
* Small usb mice & hubs - Matt
* iPod docking station - Matt
* 400-600VA battery backup - Matt
* Old Athlon PC - Matt
* bag of 4 or 5 sprint CDMA phones and batteries - Adam.
* Old PC, needs new HDD perhaps - Erich
* Server in rackmount case, works fine, was using as an ubuntu vmwware host - Erich

=== Tools ===
* Full height Delta drill press, all cast iron (willing to donate) - Jon
* 10" compound miter saw with table and blades for wood and non-ferrous metals - Jon
* Vintage Rockwell/Delta table saw, far from a Unisaw, but with cast iron top and good fence. We probably don't have room in a place like Load of Fun. (willing to donate) - Jon
* Porter and Cable palm sander - Jon
* 4-40, 10-24, and 1/4-20 taps, tap wrench, and tapping fluid - Jon
* Sand paper - Jon
* Block plane - Jon
* Set of swiss cut metal files - Jon
* Standard and Metric socket sets - Jon
* Standard and Metric combination wrenches - Jon
* 6061 aluminum bar stock in assorted sizes and lengths (willing to donate) - Jon
* 3/8 drill - Jon
* 9volt cordless drill - Matt
* Set of metric allen wrenches - Matt

== Things we will need to buy or have donated ==
* Alligator Clips, Round Test Hooks, Flat Test Tweezers
* Cork board or homasote for bulletin boards.
* Big Ole Spool of Solder
* Bigger Ole Spool of Wire
* Power Supplies - Easy to make from old computer power supply
* Tables - Perhaps Saw Horses and wood to start
** We have two cubicles filled with furniture at my office, I'll see what's available
* Fire extinguisher (tested and certified)
* Firstaid kit
* Some sort of tool/parts organization scheme

== Things we would like to buy or have donated ==
* Laser Cutter
* Oscilliscope - There was a guy at Charmsec who was willing to donate an analog scope. I'll talk to him at their next meeting and get more info - Mark
* Extension cords (always handy)
* A fan
* A sewing machine
* Windows A/C unit ?

User:Antilog

2009-07-16T02:39:18Z

Antilog: Created page with '=== Erich Steiger === *Systems Consultant *Scientician *Articist *Audiographer [http://antilog.org]'

=== Erich Steiger ===

*Systems Consultant
*Scientician
*Articist
*Audiographer [http://antilog.org]

Logo idea

2009-07-16T02:31:33Z

Antilog:

So I was playing around with this idea for a logo. What do you guys think? Any other ideas? [[User:Kellyegan|Kellyegan]] 01:22, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

[http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/pool/ See possible ideas at node flickr group.]

* When Adam and I first got together I had the idea to make a component based crab. The idea was to use a crab shell with LEDs for eyes, disk capacitors for claws, and resistors for legs. I havn't sat down with my girlfriend to draft it up yet so i'll try to do that this weekend. [[User:Mehuman|Mehuman]] 02:27, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

* That's pretty sweet Kelly, I like it. [[Special:Contributions/12.167.154.53|12.167.154.53]]

* I really like it. What's the type you're using? Jon and I are guessing Avant Garde. Anyways, I would tweak "Baltimore" a little bit. I think it also needs a little vertical padding from "NODE." Maybe also try doing it in a condensed type, or in lowercase perhaps? It'd be nice if the network-y shape corresponded to something in Baltimore - like some major streets near our future physical home. [[User:Sylviachi|Sylviachi]] 21:20, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

* I really like the idea of having the traces blue and the Baltimore text black. I think it really gives the logo a -techie- feel. -[[User:Mdshw5|Mdshw5]] 19:18, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

* I'm digging it. The all black versions work well on colored backgrounds, but the two-color versions feel best on white. I like the uppercase corbel the best. Blue traces with black, more thinly stroked circles seems worth a try. The sooner we can get a logo that the majority is happy with the sooner we can flesh out the Node's visual identity and unify designs across web, wiki, and blog. I think that later this week we should set up a timeframe for people to comment or submit their own logo deigns so we can wrap it up by the end of July. --[[User:Jonlesser|Jonlesser]] 05:49, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

* I dig it. Not into crab icons. --[[User:Antilog|Erich Steiger]] 02:31, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

2009-06-11 Meeting Notes

2009-06-12T03:08:00Z

Antilog: /* In Attendance */

===In Attendance===
* Adam
* Mark
* Kelly
* Jon
* Sylvia
* Erich
* Becca
* Micah
* Johnny
* add more names here from that list that went around

===Decisions===

===Action Items===
* fill me in all you who took notes

===Next Meeting===
The next meeting will be at the same time and place, Thursday, June 18th at 7pm in Red Emma's.