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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 Sept. 2009.
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== Announcements ==
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You [[We Have A Wiki?|found]] the wiki! 🌐👍
We've moved in to our new home! Come visit us at our new space at [[LoadOfFun|the Load Of Fun building]].
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===Founding documents===
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*[[Articles of Incorporation for a Tax-Exempt Nonstock Corporation|Articles of Incorporation]]
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**[[Baltimore Node Logo]]
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*'''[[Bylaws]]'''
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*[[Policies]]
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**[[Membership Process]] and [[Membership Dues]]
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==Events==
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To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our [https://www.meetup.com/BaltimoreNode/events/calendar/ Meetup Calendar]!
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===Regular Events===
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*'''Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm''' - [[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|📦 Events Archive]]
  
== 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].
 
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 ===
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==Becoming a Member==
* '''Sept. 13th''' 4pm : Open studio. Load of Fun (our home) will be having a building wide open studio. Come help the Node represent by coming in and using the space to work on something! Anything!
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* '''Sept. 19th''' 1pm-4pm : [[Pedal Hacking Workshop]]! Learn to build, modify, and hack "guitar pedals", or any similar sound processing devices.
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*Learn how to become a member on the [http://baltimorenode.org/membership/ membership page]
* '''Sept. 20th''' Dues are due! Pay online with the donate button on [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org] or give Jon or Adam $50 in person.
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*All members need to sign the [[Membership Agreement]] when they join.
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*Remember [[Shop-Vac]]
  
=== Weekly Recurring Events ===
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==Quick links==
Stuff that happens every week.
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===Ideas, making, fun===
  
'''Tuesday'''
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*[[Resources]] - Information and educational resources on topics related to the Node
* 7:30 PM - Regular business meeting. All members welcome.  
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**[[CNC Router How-To Guide]] '''(new!)'''
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**[[Laser Cutter]]
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**[[Shapeoko]]
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**[[Raspberry PI Magnetometers and Accelerometers]]
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**[[We Have A Wiki?|Creating a Wiki Account]] (new!)
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*[[Publicity]] -  Current contact info and past publicity.
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*[[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.
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*[[Event Proposals]] - Share your ideas for events or workshops you'd like to host, teach, or run at the Node's space.
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*[[WikiTips]] - Tips on how to use the Wiki
  
=== In the Community ===
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===Projects===
* '''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]]
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*[[501(c)(3) process]] - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process
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*[[Annual Goals]] - A general list of goals for the organization, established 2010-03-27
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*[[Things to fill the Space]] - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
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**[[Wishlist]] - Because the page above is old, the space is already full, but we still want more stuff!
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*[[Grants]] - Possible sources of funding.
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*[[Outreach and inclusion]] - A list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach.
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*[[Historical documents]] - An archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.
  
== Quick links ==
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''Looking for an older project? It may have become a member of the [[Dead Projects Society]].''
  
===Ideas, making, fun===
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==Communication Channels==
* [[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
 
  
== Becoming a Member ==
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*'''Website and blog''': [http://baltimorenode.org baltimorenode.org]
* [[Membership Process]]
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*'''Twitter''': [http://twitter.com/baltimorenode twitter.com/baltimorenode]
* [[Membership Agreement]]
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*'''IRC''': #baltimorenode on freenode.net - irc://irc.freenode.net/baltimorenode
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*'''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]
  
== Organizational ==
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===Mailing Lists===
=== Current projects ===
 
* [[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
 
* [[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.
 
  
=== Founding documents ===
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*[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://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.
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*[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.
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]
 
* [[Bylaws]]
 
* [[Board of Directors]]
 
* [[Baltimore Node Logo| Logo]] - Official Logo of the Node
 
  
=== 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]]
 
* [[2009-09-01 Meeting Notes‎]]
 
* [[2009-09-08 Meeting Notes]]
 
  
== Communication Channels ==
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===Meeting Notes===
* '''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 ==
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[[:Category:MeetingNotes]]
==== Labor tasks ====
 
* Pimp work benches. Integrated power strips, shelves, painted legs etc.
 
* <strike>Get a trashcan</strike>
 
* <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 ====
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==ToDo List==
* <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 ====
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*Work on a [[Donation Request Letter]] and seek some donations
* 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!
 

Latest revision as of 04:06, 16 August 2024


You found the wiki! 🌐👍

Founding documents

Events

To find out what's going on at the Node, check out our Meetup Calendar!

Regular Events

  • Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm - 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

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 discussion mailing list.

Becoming a Member

Quick links

Ideas, making, fun

Projects

  • 501(c)(3) process - A place to document the process of becoming a 501(c)3 and show where we are in the process
  • Annual Goals - A general list of goals for the organization, established 2010-03-27
  • Things to fill the Space - Stuff we've got and stuff we need.
    • Wishlist - Because the page above is old, the space is already full, but we still want more stuff!
  • Grants - Possible sources of funding.
  • Outreach and inclusion - A list of groups, organizations, and populations in the Baltimore area we want to reach.
  • Historical documents - An archive of documents and pages related to starting and planning the Node.

Looking for an older project? It may have become a member of the Dead Projects Society.

Communication Channels

Mailing Lists

  • Discussion list: Get your geek on, find help with projects, ask questions, get directions to the next meeting, share awesome findings, suggest projects
  • 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.


Meeting Notes

Category:MeetingNotes

ToDo List