http://www.bloominglabs.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Cshields&feedformat=atomBloominglabs - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T18:23:59ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.20.2http://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T19:10:12Z<p>Cshields: </p>
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<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [http://www.openbadges.org/ Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/ Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
Once the badge is created, you can open the badge and award it to people by email, or create redemption codes (single-use or 1 multi-use redemption code). These codes can also be printed out with a URL and QR code. This makes awarding badges for physical-presence events a possibility.<br />
<br />
You can find an [http://wiki.bloominglabs.org/images/7/7c/P2PU_Badges.zip SVG template for creating badges (in Inkscape) here], or [http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs_badge.psd.zip dosman's PSD template here]. There is a good youtube video showing the inkscape badge editing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ifOysfGe7Q here].<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute. It is all written in Python, based on Playdoh which is an extended Django codebase.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/ Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T19:08:39Z<p>Cshields: </p>
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<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org|badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [http://www.openbadges.org/|Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/|Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
Once the badge is created, you can open the badge and award it to people by email, or create redemption codes (single-use or 1 multi-use redemption code). These codes can also be printed out with a URL and QR code. This makes awarding badges for physical-presence events a possibility.<br />
<br />
You can find an [http://wiki.bloominglabs.org/images/7/7c/P2PU_Badges.zip|SVG template for creating badges (in Inkscape) here], or [http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs_badge.psd.zip|dosman's PSD template here]. There is a good youtube video showing the inkscape badge editing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ifOysfGe7Q|here].<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute. It is all written in Python, based on Playdoh which is an extended Django codebase.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/|Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T19:08:13Z<p>Cshields: </p>
<hr />
<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org|http://badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [http://www.openbadges.org/|Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/|Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
Once the badge is created, you can open the badge and award it to people by email, or create redemption codes (single-use or 1 multi-use redemption code). These codes can also be printed out with a URL and QR code. This makes awarding badges for physical-presence events a possibility.<br />
<br />
You can find an [http://wiki.bloominglabs.org/images/7/7c/P2PU_Badges.zip|SVG template for creating badges (in Inkscape) here], or [http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs_badge.psd.zip|dosman's PSD template here]. There is a good youtube video showing the inkscape badge editing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ifOysfGe7Q|here].<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute. It is all written in Python, based on Playdoh which is an extended Django codebase.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/|Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:P2PU_Badges.zipFile:P2PU Badges.zip2013-03-25T19:06:52Z<p>Cshields: SVG template for open badges</p>
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<div>SVG template for open badges</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T19:05:27Z<p>Cshields: derpy pastefail added the wrong link.</p>
<hr />
<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [http://www.openbadges.org/|Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/|Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
Once the badge is created, you can open the badge and award it to people by email, or create redemption codes (single-use or 1 multi-use redemption code). These codes can also be printed out with a URL and QR code. This makes awarding badges for physical-presence events a possibility.<br />
<br />
You can find an SVG template for creating badges (in Inkscape) here, or [http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs_badge.psd.zip|dosman's PSD template here]. There is a good youtube video showing the inkscape badge editing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ifOysfGe7Q|here].<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute. It is all written in Python, based on Playdoh which is an extended Django codebase.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/|Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T19:04:51Z<p>Cshields: </p>
<hr />
<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [https://infra.etherpad.mozilla.org/systems-ops-20130325|Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/|Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
Once the badge is created, you can open the badge and award it to people by email, or create redemption codes (single-use or 1 multi-use redemption code). These codes can also be printed out with a URL and QR code. This makes awarding badges for physical-presence events a possibility.<br />
<br />
You can find an SVG template for creating badges (in Inkscape) here, or [http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs_badge.psd.zip|dosman's PSD template here]. There is a good youtube video showing the inkscape badge editing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8ifOysfGe7Q|here].<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute. It is all written in Python, based on Playdoh which is an extended Django codebase.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/|Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Digital_BadgesDigital Badges2013-03-25T16:24:57Z<p>Cshields: Created page with "Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org] == About the badges == These awards are based on the [https://infra.etherpad.mo..."</p>
<hr />
<div>Virtual achievement badges for Bloominglabs are served up at [http://badges.bloominglabs.org]<br />
<br />
== About the badges ==<br />
<br />
These awards are based on the [https://infra.etherpad.mozilla.org/systems-ops-20130325|Open Badges initiative]. This means that the badges are portable across sites that support the spec, and you are able to collect badges from various sites in a virtual "backpack". <br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
There are many ways to get involved with this project:<br />
<br />
* Earning badges! (see the [https://badges.bloominglabs.org/en-US/badges/|Badges page] for a list of currently available badges)<br />
<br />
* Graphic design on new badges<br />
<br />
* Coming up with new badge ideas<br />
<br />
* Hacking on [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org|the code]<br />
<br />
* Building hooks into other apps (like a mediawiki badge displayer plugin so we can integrate badges into our main site!)<br />
<br />
== Creating new badges ==<br />
<br />
Badge creation can be done by anybody, with no real requirements other than to make them meaningful (earnable) and to remember that we are a family-friendly hackerspace.<br />
<br />
Sign in to the site and click "Create a new badge" link. You can upload a picture, give the badge a name and description, and set some terms for achievement and distribution of the badge:<br />
<br />
* Nominations can be made by other people, or not<br />
* Nominations can be auto-accepted<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Technical details ==<br />
<br />
The badges site is hosted by cshields. The code is based on Mozilla's code for a badge-issuing site, and is open source - [https://github.com/mozilla/badges.mozilla.org] . Feel free to contribute.<br />
<br />
Authentication is handled by [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/persona/|Persona], which is a new identity management service for the web. (in other words, passwords are not stored by the site).</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/MAME_CabinetMAME Cabinet2013-03-25T15:41:35Z<p>Cshields: Created page with "MAME Cabinet - contact cshields (irc) == How to start? == Boot it up! Everything should start automatically. If you need, there should be a wireless keyboard and mouse,..."</p>
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<div>MAME Cabinet - contact cshields (irc)<br />
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<br />
== How to start? ==<br />
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Boot it up! Everything should start automatically. If you need, there should be a wireless keyboard and mouse, maybe sitting on top or inside. When you are done be sure to go to the Exit menu and shutdown safely (it is Windows..)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Things to know: ==<br />
<br />
<br />
The control panel is on hinges and opens toward you by lifting on the back side, allowing easy access to power on the PC inside. <br />
<br />
Should you need access into the control panel itself, it is held by velcro, but try not to open this up too much as the velcro will come off<br />
<br />
The CPU runs a bit hot.. If it shuts down thermally it is probably time to blow out the heat sink<br />
<br />
The USB wireless dongle I have sucks, so it is likely left unplugged to avoid anything trying to reach out and hang.<br />
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Key Wiz is used to program the PS/2 interface for the controls. Profile A is setup for this cabinet. This should all be taken care of on boot.<br />
<br />
GameEx is used as the UI for everything. More emulators can be added to it and configured through the GameEx configuration found in the start menu.<br />
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<br />
<br />
== What is in the box?! ==<br />
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<br />
AMD Athon XP 2600+ (1.9ghz)<br />
<br />
1GB DDR333 RAM (2 sticks of 512MB, can take 2 sticks of 1GB)<br />
<br />
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 w/256MB RAM<br />
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Key Wiz PS/2 interface<br />
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== Possible improvement projects: ==<br />
<br />
<br />
(feel free to make this better, you have my permission! Just mark stuff off the list, or add to it)<br />
<br />
* External volume box (simple potentiometer to run the main audio from the PC through)<br />
<br />
* Vinyl trim around the edge of the control panel<br />
<br />
* Custom Bloominglabs Lit Marquee<br />
<br />
* Trackball + 2 buttons installed (I have the trackball, need to buy a mount for it and an interface, probably from Happ) to play crystal castles, golden tee, and act as a mouse interface<br />
<br />
* CPU cooling could be improved<br />
<br />
** Heck, for that matter the whole PC could be replaced with something faster/better<br />
<br />
* Top piece of MDF wood has broken, could be replaced<br />
<br />
* Better wifi<br />
<br />
* StepMania is on the hdd (and I have an old pad to go with this) but needs configured<br />
<br />
* NeoGeo roms aren’t working right. sadface for metal slug</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/ProjectsProjects2013-03-25T15:37:43Z<p>Cshields: adding links for more project docs.</p>
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<div>== Project Index and Resources ==<br />
* [[Open-HVAC-Control|Open HVAC Control]]<br />
* [[Can-hacking]]<br />
* [[AVR]] Page (robotics club code that we have used in testing AVR)<br />
* [http://embeddeddreams.com/site/2009/07/29/eduino/ EDuino-B] Arduino clones<br />
* [[JenettsProjects|Jenett's Projects]]<br />
* [[dosmansProjects|dosman's Projects]]<br />
* [[StevesProjects|Steve's Projects]]<br />
* [[WillsProjects|Will's Projects]]<br />
** [[Laser_Interferometer|Laser Interferometer]]<br />
* [[RexsProjects|Rex's Projects]]<br />
** [[serialbitwisealu|serial bitwise ALU]]<br />
* [[JoesProjects|Joe's Projects]]<br />
* [[NicksProject|Nick's Projects]]<br />
* [[CharliesProjects|Charlie's Projects]]<br />
* [[JaysProjects|Jay's Projects]]<br />
* [[JoshsProjects|Josh's Projects]]<br />
** [[RepRap Prusa i2]]<br />
* [[Daniel%27s_Projects|Daniel's Projects]]<br />
<br />
== Classes ==<br />
New page for our workshops: [[Workshops]]<br />
<br />
* [[AVR_Class|AVR Class]]<br />
* [[Soldering_Class|Soldering Class]]<br />
* [[ArduinoRF_Class|ArduinoRF Class]]<br />
<br />
== Group Projects ==<br />
*[[Bloominglabs side-lit LED sign]]<br />
* [[RFID access control]] for our room and the building<br />
* [[Amateur Radio]] use at the space (aka Ham Radio)<br />
* [[MAME Cabinet]] ('nuff said)<br />
* [[Digital Badges]] - Achievement unlocked!<br />
<br />
== Potential projects ==<br />
* build a RepRap<br />
* obtain/repair a laser etcher/cutter<br />
* other group projects?<br />
<br />
* build a LittleFe cluster, introduce it to area secondary schools.<br />
** LittleFe is a small educational cluster made of low-powered boards, intended to be portable and able to demonstrate how a small cluster is built and operated. Used in high schools to teach computers and clustering.<br />
** see http://littlefe.net/<br />
** M. Standish at IU is leading this project (I thought I would pitch the idea here in his behalf, hope he agrees)<br />
** already have possible leads on funding<br />
<br />
* build a [http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Word-Clock/ word clock]<br />
<br />
[http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/ee476/FinalProjects/ Cornell AVR Projects Page]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Projects]]</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Amateur_RadioAmateur Radio2013-02-18T17:16:32Z<p>Cshields: initial page</p>
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<div><br />
<br />
== Amateur Radio requires a valid FCC license to operate! ==<br />
Please respect this. '''Feel free to turn it on and tune in to any frequency and listen''', but if we start to hear of unlicensed transmissions this radio may need removed. Anyone can get a license, there is a test to take and a $14 fee for taking the test. There are free and pay study guides available online and in print. Google for “technician class study” to start. In fact, the entire question pool is openly available. Testing sessions are typically held on the first Saturday of the month at noon in Bloomington. For more info see http://tinyurl.com/b5l3zkd<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== RadioShack HTX-212, 2m (144mhz) Amateur Radio ==<br />
(currently setup in the front room)<br />
<br />
About this radio:<br />
<br />
I’ve programmed the following local repeaters as memory channels. To access memories briefly press MR:<br />
<br />
* Mem 1 146.640- pl 136.5 Monroe Co. Repeater Association<br />
* Mem 2 146.940- pl 136.5 Indiana University ARC<br />
* Mem 3 147.240+ pl 103.5 Greene Co.<br />
* Mem 4 146.985- pl 136.5 Owen Co.<br />
* Mem 5 147.060+ pl 88.5 Morgan Co.<br />
* Mem 6 147.300+ pl 136.5 Brown Co.<br />
* Mem 7 146.730- pl 107.2 Lawrence Co.<br />
<br />
To scan all memories hold down MR until the display shows the frequencies changing. Press MR briefly to stop scanning.<br />
<br />
I have set Low power (10w) on the local repeaters to reduce RFI on the mag-mount antenna. This should be plenty to hit the local repeaters (first 2 in the list). High power is 45W and is well within the capabilities of the antenna, but at the higher risk of RFI. High power would be more appropriate for an outdoor antenna. <br />
<br />
The receive end of this radio seems to have bouts of sensitivity that will open the squelch. To get around this I’ve set the memories to only open squelch when the PL tone comes with the signal. Note that these repeaters do not send the PL tone when they ID every 12 minutes, so you will not hear those. Tune to the repeaters in VFO mode without T-SQL to listen to everything coming from it.<br />
<br />
Any questions please contact Corey (KB9JHU), cshields on irc</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/ProjectsProjects2013-02-18T17:13:26Z<p>Cshields: adding ham radio project page</p>
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<div>== Project Index and Resources ==<br />
* [[Open-HVAC-Control]]<br />
* [[Can-hacking]]<br />
* [[AVR]] Page (robotics club code that we have used in testing AVR)<br />
* [http://embeddeddreams.com/site/2009/07/29/eduino/ EDuino-B] Arduino clones<br />
* [[JenettsProjects]]<br />
* [[dosmansProjects]]<br />
* [[StevesProjects]]<br />
* [[WillsProjects]]<br />
** [[Laser_Interferometer]]<br />
*[[RexsProjects]]<br />
** [[serialbitwisealu]]<br />
*[[JoesProjects]]<br />
*[[NicksProject]]<br />
*[[CharliesProjects]]<br />
* [[JaysProjects]]<br />
<br />
== Classes ==<br />
New page for our workshops: [[Workshops]]<br />
<br />
* [[AVR_Class]]<br />
* [[Soldering_Class]]<br />
* [[ArduinoRF_Class]]<br />
<br />
== Group Projects ==<br />
*[[Bloominglabs side-lit LED sign]]<br />
* [[RFID access control]] for our room and the building<br />
* [[Amateur Radio]] use at the space (aka Ham Radio)<br />
<br />
== Potential projects ==<br />
* build a RepRap<br />
* obtain/repair a laser etcher/cutter<br />
* other group projects?<br />
<br />
* build a LittleFe cluster, introduce it to area secondary schools.<br />
** LittleFe is a small educational cluster made of low-powered boards, intended to be portable and able to demonstrate how a small cluster is built and operated. Used in high schools to teach computers and clustering.<br />
** see http://littlefe.net/<br />
** M. Standish at IU is leading this project (I thought I would pitch the idea here in his behalf, hope he agrees)<br />
** already have possible leads on funding<br />
<br />
* build a [http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Word-Clock/ word clock]<br />
<br />
[http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/ee476/FinalProjects/ Cornell AVR Projects Page]</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/TodoTodo2009-05-09T21:16:22Z<p>Cshields: /* Overall ToDo List */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Overall ToDo List ==<br />
* Get more people involved in the discussion (mailing list)<br />
** Tweet, retweet, post to FB, etc..<br />
** spread flyers across campus (once students come back)<br />
* Start talking about what we want<br />
* Start looking for acceptable locations<br />
* We need a name and a logo at some point :)<br />
* Begin formal process - start paperwork for a non-profit entity<br />
* <s>Steal</s> Write bylaws, find <s>suckers</s> board members<br />
* Apply for 501.C3 tax exempt status<br />
* Get a space rented under the non-profit entity<br />
* Check on insurance<br />
* Possible disclaimer forms<br />
* Move in!<br />
* Get the joint fixed up to meet our needs (shelving, storage, etc)<br />
* Get people making projects<br />
*<br />
<br />
== Name Suggestions ==<br />
* Bloomington GRID (Group Research for Independent Development)<br />
* sinHack (Southern Indiana Hackerspace)<br />
*<br />
<br />
== Once we move into a location ==<br />
* clean up the place as much as we need<br />
* define areas for different activities (electronics/soldering, welding, ham area, server/rack space, storage areas)<br />
* build shelves and storage<br />
* get work spaces built (desks, work benches, ham shack, tool wall, etc)<br />
*<br />
*<br />
<br />
<br />
== Gear to acquire or build ==<br />
* mini-fridge<br />
* air conditioner<br />
* space heater<br />
* couch, chairs<br />
* tables<br />
* welding outfit - MIG, TIG, or even just a stick welder<br />
* [http://www.andrewkilpatrick.org/blog/?page_id=914 Laser cutter/etcher]<br />
* [http://reprap.org/ Rep-Rap rapid prototyper]<br />
*</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/ProjectsProjects2009-05-09T00:49:34Z<p>Cshields: </p>
<hr />
<div>== So we end up with a real hacker space - now what? ==<br />
<br />
* build a RepRap<br />
* obtain/repair a laser etcher/cutter<br />
* other group projects?<br />
<br />
* build a LittleFe cluster, introduce it to area secondary schools.<br />
** LittleFe is a small educational cluster made of low-powered boards, intended to be portable and able to demonstrate how a small cluster is built and operated. Used in high schools to teach computers and clustering.<br />
** see http://littlefe.net/<br />
** M. Standish at IU is leading this project (I thought I would pitch the idea here in his behalf, hope he agrees)<br />
** already have possible leads on funding</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Available_gearAvailable gear2009-05-07T12:25:28Z<p>Cshields: /* Gear for donation: */</p>
<hr />
<div>This is a list of skills and gear that people can make available to the hacker space and it's members once it's established.<br />
<br />
== Nathan ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* The [http://www.bloomingtonfools.org/ FOOLS] would be happy to install/upgrade additional locks and physical security for the hacker space<br />
* Time and effort in establishing and maintaining the business entity<br />
* General electronics experience, soldering, Arduino projects, TTL digital electronics, AIX/Linux sysadmin experience, website CMS setup and maintenance, lock picking/physical security, audio/video editing and equipment, welding, automotive systems, OBDII, licensed ham, X10 home automation, yada yada yada.<br />
<br />
==== Gear for donation: ====<br />
* 8' x 4' white board, with rigging ready to hang from a ceiling or wall<br />
* HP LaserJet IV? B&W laser printer<br />
* several 15" to 17" displays from around my house, probably some computers too<br />
* RS/6000 7012/320 (Power CPU, AIX 4.1) with 19" display<br />
* general spare parts (electronics, tools, etc)<br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
* bench grinder<br />
* Makita cordless drill<br />
* Geeks Unleashed arcade cabinet (A former MKII cabinet running Mame)<br />
* robotic tape library, 5U rack-mount, needs 8mm tape drives and tapes (SCSI attached, robot works great under Fedora 3)<br />
* possibly a 36U rack<br />
* AS/400 9401-150 - a fully functional AS/400 for those that want to learn OS/400 (AKA iSeries, i5/OS, or "IBM i" as of April 2009)<br />
<br />
<br />
-------------------------------------------------------<br />
== Zach ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* <br />
<br />
==== Gear for Donation: ====<br />
* <br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
*<br />
-------------------------------------------------------<br />
== Corey ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* systems administration.. Be it for the online presence or anything on-site (servers, networking, etc). Linux stuff..<br />
* Amateur radio operator & contester<br />
* general woodworking skills<br />
* electronics, solar electricity / renewable energy<br />
* Happy to help teach people all of the above<br />
<br />
==== Gear for donation: ====<br />
* Lots of CAT5e for wiring the place<br />
* I have a 2wire AT&T DSL modem + wifi if the place goes with DSL. saves a few bucks in the installation.<br />
* probably have a spare linksys sitting in the garage as well<br />
* might have enough parts to build up a working PC, if not then those parts can all go into the pile for projects<br />
* old computing parts, might be good for general learning (like a Pentium laptop that would run DOS/Win98/OS2), old PDAs.. Lots of spare cables<br />
* some rail shelving with wood shelves<br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
* working 2 player MAME cabinet :) That's 2 of them in the list, maybe we should be opening an arcade instead?<br />
* Antenna and VHF ham radio (might want to think on this some more, how to assure that non-licensed people aren't tempted to use it)<br />
* I might be willing to loan some various bench tools</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/LocationsLocations2009-05-07T12:22:13Z<p>Cshields: /* Basic Requirements: */</p>
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<div>==Prospective Locations for the Bloomington Hackerspace==<br />
So lets collect some locations that may meet our potential needs. If possible post a google-maps reference. Also we can post info on commercial real-estate agents.<br />
<br />
====Basic Requirements:====<br />
* Needs to be inside or close to Bloomington<br />
** being close to a bus line is a big benefit. I won't say its a requirement, but it will definitely attract more students who don't have their own transportation.<br />
* Cheap rent<br />
* further items as discussed<br />
*<br />
<br />
==== Other things to consider about location:====<br />
* Probably want something industrial - lower rent and no noise restrictions<br />
* At least basic parking accommodations, hopefully enough for at least 5-10 cars, more is better<br />
* Garage entrance might be nice, but certainly not required (allows more ventilation, also car hacking)<br />
* A restroom may not be mandatory but should be considered<br />
* A place to put up Ham radio antennas and/or free-to-air dishes outdoors might be nice<br />
* A fixer-upper might also be in order, up for discussion based on locations found<br />
*<br />
<br />
== Important things to inspect when checking out locations ==<br />
* verify the roof does not leak, look for freshly repaired ceilings/walls<br />
* verify utilities available (power, water, trash, restroom a plus, net access)<br />
* does it have 3-phase power available? Any other types of power? (2phase, current capacity)<br />
* who are the neighbors? any problems with burglary or vandalism in the area?<br />
* do they care if we install outdoor antennas or dishes?<br />
*<br />
<br />
== Potential Locations ==<br />
The order of the listing presently does not indicate order of preference.<br />
<br />
* [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=39.152561,-86.529522&spn=0.084929,0.12291&t=h&z=13&msid=111635535411788622867.00046942a54a3779560dc BHS Candidate #1]<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
*</div>Cshieldshttp://www.bloominglabs.org/index.php/Available_gearAvailable gear2009-05-07T12:18:17Z<p>Cshields: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a list of skills and gear that people can make available to the hacker space and it's members once it's established.<br />
<br />
== Nathan ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* The [http://www.bloomingtonfools.org/ FOOLS] would be happy to install/upgrade additional locks and physical security for the hacker space<br />
* Time and effort in establishing and maintaining the business entity<br />
* General electronics experience, soldering, Arduino projects, TTL digital electronics, AIX/Linux sysadmin experience, website CMS setup and maintenance, lock picking/physical security, audio/video editing and equipment, welding, automotive systems, OBDII, licensed ham, X10 home automation, yada yada yada.<br />
<br />
==== Gear for donation: ====<br />
* 8' x 4' white board, with rigging ready to hang from a ceiling or wall<br />
* HP LaserJet IV? B&W laser printer<br />
* several 15" to 17" displays from around my house, probably some computers too<br />
* RS/6000 7012/320 (Power CPU, AIX 4.1) with 19" display<br />
* general spare parts (electronics, tools, etc)<br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
* bench grinder<br />
* Makita cordless drill<br />
* Geeks Unleashed arcade cabinet (A former MKII cabinet running Mame)<br />
* robotic tape library, 5U rack-mount, needs 8mm tape drives and tapes (SCSI attached, robot works great under Fedora 3)<br />
* possibly a 36U rack<br />
* AS/400 9401-150 - a fully functional AS/400 for those that want to learn OS/400 (AKA iSeries, i5/OS, or "IBM i" as of April 2009)<br />
<br />
<br />
-------------------------------------------------------<br />
== Zach ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* <br />
<br />
==== Gear for Donation: ====<br />
* <br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
*<br />
-------------------------------------------------------<br />
== Corey ==<br />
====Skills and services for offer:====<br />
* systems administration.. Be it for the online presence or anything on-site (servers, networking, etc). Linux stuff..<br />
* Amateur radio operator & contester<br />
* general woodworking skills<br />
* electronics, solar electricity / renewable energy<br />
* Happy to help teach people all of the above<br />
<br />
==== Gear for donation: ====<br />
* Lots of CAT5e for wiring the place<br />
* I have a 2wire AT&T DSL modem + wifi if the place goes with DSL. saves a few bucks in the installation.<br />
* probably have a spare linksys sitting in the garage as well<br />
* might have enough parts to build up a working PC, if not then those parts can all go into the pile for projects<br />
* old computing parts, might be good for general learning (like a Pentium laptop that would run DOS/Win98/OS2), old PDAs.. Lots of spare cables<br />
<br />
==== Gear for indefinite loan: ====<br />
* working 2 player MAME cabinet :) That's 2 of them in the list, maybe we should be opening an arcade instead?<br />
* Antenna and VHF ham radio (might want to think on this some more, how to assure that non-licensed people aren't tempted to use it)<br />
* I might be willing to loan some various bench tools</div>Cshields