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Old Wish List

2011-11-15T22:53:40Z

2sheds: /* Hardware Donations */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay? ''try labx.com'')
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks) -
''perhaps repurpose older, very cheap thin clients as hardware hosts? They're small and generally have the IO ports (http://www.parkytowers.me.uk/thin/hware/hardware.shtml)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can + recycling bin
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*Fire extinguisher/blanket, smoke/CO detector)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Label maker
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer (Plastic Mendel parts already donated - still needs hardware and electronics/motors)
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

'''Kenny'''
*All-Trade Electronic toolkit (Red plastic case.) [[Media:Tool_case.jpg]]
*Rubbermaid Toolbox
*2 Saws
*Screwdriver bits in gray plastic dispenser
*2 Tape Measures
*Red "Swiss Army" knockoff knife
*Wire Brush
*2 Needle-nose pliers
*Plastic orange box-cutter
*Hammer
*3 pairs of pliers (2 'slip-jaw', 1 standard)
*2 pairs wire cutters
*Electrical tape
*4 Screwdrivers (3 Phillips, one flat)
*2 Dental picks
* [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html Utica TT-1 "Click" Type Torque Limiting Screwdriver] (Bits that fit this tool can be purchased [http://www.all-spec.com/products/Utica/Tools%7CDriver_Bits_and_Blades%7CTOL-42/ here])

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* Digital Caliper
[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

Old Wish List

2011-11-15T22:52:40Z

2sheds: /* Stuff lent to space */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay? ''try labx.com'')
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks) -
''perhaps repurpose older, very cheap thin clients as hardware hosts? They're small and generally have the IO ports (http://www.parkytowers.me.uk/thin/hware/hardware.shtml)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can + recycling bin
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*Fire extinguisher/blanket, smoke/CO detector)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Label maker
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer (Plastic Mendel parts already donated - still needs hardware and electronics/motors)
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

'''Kenny'''
*All-Trade Electronic toolkit (Red plastic case.) [[Media:Tool_case.jpg]]
*Rubbermaid Toolbox
*2 Saws
*Screwdriver bits in gray plastic dispenser
*2 Tape Measures
*Red "Swiss Army" knockoff knife
*Wire Brush
*2 Needle-nose pliers
*Plastic orange box-cutter
*Hammer
*3 pairs of pliers (2 'slip-jaw', 1 standard)
*2 pairs wire cutters
*Electrical tape
*4 Screwdrivers (3 Phillips, one flat)
*2 Dental picks

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* Digital Caliper
[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

Old Wish List

2011-11-05T17:48:02Z

2sheds: /* Hardware Donations */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay?)
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

'''Kenny'''
*All-Trade Electronic toolkit (Red plastic case.) [[Media:Tool_case.jpg]]
*Rubbermaid Toolbox
*2 Saws
*Screwdriver bits in gray plastic dispenser
*2 Tape Measures
*Red "Swiss Army" knockoff knife
*Wire Brush
*2 Needle-nose pliers
*Plastic orange box-cutter
*Hammer
*3 pairs of pliers (2 'slip-jaw', 1 standard)
*2 pairs wire cutters
*Electrical tape
*4 Screwdrivers (3 Phillips, one flat)
*2 Dental picks

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html Utica TT-1 "Click" Type Torque Limiting Screwdriver] (Bits that fit this tool can be purchased [http://www.all-spec.com/products/Utica/Tools%7CDriver_Bits_and_Blades%7CTOL-42/ here])
* Digital Caliper
[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

Old Wish List

2011-11-05T17:44:53Z

2sheds: /* Stuff lent to space */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay?)
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

'''Kenny'''
*All-Trade Electronic toolkit (Red plastic case.) [[Media:Tool_case.jpg]]
*Rubbermaid Toolbox
*2 Saws
*Screwdriver bits in gray plastic dispenser
*2 Tape Measures
*Red "Swiss Army" knockoff knife
*Wire Brush
*2 Needle-nose pliers
*Plastic orange box-cutter
*Hammer
*3 pairs of pliers (2 'slip-jaw', 1 standard)
*2 pairs wire cutters
*Electrical tape
*4 Screwdrivers (3 Phillips, one flat)

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html Utica TT-1 "Click" Type Torque Limiting Screwdriver] (Bits that fit this tool can be purchased [http://www.all-spec.com/products/Utica/Tools%7CDriver_Bits_and_Blades%7CTOL-42/ here])
* Digital Caliper
[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

Old Wish List

2011-11-05T17:41:24Z

2sheds: /* Hardware Donations */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay?)
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

'''Kenny'''
*All-Trade Electronic toolkit (Red plastic case.) [[Media:Tool_case.jpg]]
*Rubbermaid Toolbox
*2 Saws
*Screwdriver bits in gray plastic dispenser
*2 Tape Measures
*Red "Swiss Army" knockoff knife
*Wire Brush
*2 Needle-nose pliers
*Plastic orange box-cutter
*Hammer
*3 pairs of pliers (2 'slip-jaw', 1 standard)
*2 pairs wire cutters
*Electrical tape
*4 Screwdrivers (3 Phillips, one flat)

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html Utica TT-1 "Click" Type Torque Limiting Screwdriver]
* Digital Caliper

[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

File:Tool case.jpg

2011-11-05T17:39:34Z

2sheds: 'All-Trade' Electrician's toolkit

'All-Trade' Electrician's toolkit

Old Wish List

2011-11-05T16:42:41Z

2sheds: /* Stuff lent to space */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay?)
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
-- -- Build a DIYLILCNC? Buy a Shopbot? Other types?

*Lasercutter -- at the 30 september meeting someone mentioned that 80W was better but they are all crazy expensive.
*Shopbot -- these look like they go for $10k - $15k, but we might be able to get a better deal. We should figure out how this compares to a laser cutter. It looks like it is significantly more versatile and the manufacturer is hackerspace friendly.

*3D Printer
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Peter'''
Tell me if any of the following would be useful. They work -- I think. ;-)
* Stereo receiver
* Guitar amp

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven

'''Jonathan'''
* I have various boxes of electronic components.
* Also have a Roomba whose power supply had a nasty encounter with 240V AC in Europe. After replacing the power supply, maybe we could do something interesting with it.

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny Gutierrez'''

* [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html Utica TT-1 "Click" Type Torque Limiting Screwdriver]
* Digital Caliper

[[Media:IMG_0207.jpg]]

'''Jonathan'''
*Possibly an oscilloscope
*Lots of books

File:IMG 0207.jpg

2011-11-05T16:25:14Z

2sheds: Items loaned by Kenny Gutierrez; Torque Screwdriver, digital caliper

Items loaned by Kenny Gutierrez; Torque Screwdriver, digital caliper

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-26T00:32:20Z

2sheds: /* Items Loaned */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html ] by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11 Bits and blades can be found here: [http://www.all-spec.com/products/Utica/Tools%7CDriver_Bits_and_Blades%7CTOL-42/]

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* I TB External HD (for surveillance project) by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11
* Bag of assorted hand tools by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11 (If someone on site could itemize, I'd appreciate it since I forget what I put in there. Also, I'd like the bag back.)

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-26T00:16:21Z

2sheds: /* Items Loaned */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html ]by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11 Bits and blades can be found here: [http://www.all-spec.com/products/Utica/Tools%7CDriver_Bits_and_Blades%7CTOL-42/]

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* I TB External HD (for surveillance project) by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11
* Bag of assorted hand tools by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11 (If someone on site could itemize, I'd appreciate it since I forget what I put in there. Also, I'd like the bag back.)

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-26T00:12:12Z

2sheds: /* Items Donated */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html] by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* I TB External HD (for surveillance project) by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11
* Bag of assorted hand tools by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11 (If someone on site could itemize, I'd appreciate it since I forget what I put in there. Also, I'd like the bag back.)

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-25T23:04:17Z

2sheds: /* Items Loaned */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
* Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html] by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-25T23:04:04Z

2sheds: /* Items Loaned */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11
** Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver [http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html] by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-25T23:03:38Z

2sheds: /* Items Donated */

Donated or Loaned Gear

2011-10-25T23:03:02Z

2sheds: /* Items Donated */

It's important that you document your loaned gear so we can track it. Please also label the item in a permanent manner so that people know it's on loan and not property of the space.

For donations, noting them here can help us issue any receipts we may need to issue, to give proper credit, or to just simply track what we have and where it came from. You may attribute a donation to an anonymous source if desired.

Please note -- for donations, we cannot currently offer you a receipt for a tax deduction, as we haven't yet submitted our 501c3 application. Once we apply and if the application is granted, your donations will be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes; 501c3 status is retroactive.

== Items Loaned ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11

== Items Donated ==

Add more items here:

* Item 1... by John Doe on 1/1/11

* Utica TT-1 Torque Screwdriver http://www.all-spec.com/products/TT1.html) by Kenny Gutierrez on 10/21/11

Classes

2011-09-26T00:12:47Z

2sheds:

Classes

2011-09-25T17:00:37Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''[[:File:infinitesearchlight.pdf|The Infinite Searchlight]]'', ''[[:File:Godgun.pdf|The God Gun]]'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-25T16:55:00Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

File:Godgun.pdf

2011-09-25T16:52:52Z

2sheds: uploaded a new version of "File:Godgun.pdf"

The God Gun, a short story by Barrington Bayley

File:Infinitesearchlight.pdf

2011-09-25T16:51:39Z

2sheds: uploaded a new version of "File:Infinitesearchlight.pdf"

The Infinite Searchlight, a short story by Barrington Bayley.

Classes

2011-09-25T16:33:41Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''[[:File:infinitesearchlight.pdf|The Infinite Searchlight]]'', "[[:File:Godgun.pdf|The God Gun]]", ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

File:Infinitesearchlight.pdf

2011-09-25T16:29:30Z

2sheds: The Infinite Searchlight, a short story by Barrington Bayley.

The Infinite Searchlight, a short story by Barrington Bayley.

Classes

2011-09-24T00:13:54Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''The Infinite Searchlight'', The [[File:Godgun.pdf|alt=God Gun]], ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-24T00:04:12Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''The Infinite Searchlight'', The [[File:Godgun.pdf|alt=God Gun]], ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-23T23:48:11Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The [[God Gun:Godgun.pdf]]'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

File:Godgun.pdf

2011-09-23T23:38:52Z

2sheds: The God Gun, a short story by Barrington Bayley

The God Gun, a short story by Barrington Bayley

Suppliers

2011-09-23T15:50:57Z

2sheds: /* Science & Lab */

== Alternative sources (misc)==

Sources of free/used stuff of all kinds:

* http://www.builditgreen.org/

* http://www.filmbizrecycling.org/
** Film Biz Recycling may have useful things for building out the space - got 4x10 luan sheets for $5 apiece at BIG last winter.

* http://www.mfta.org/

* http://www.propertyroom.com

* http://www.wastematch.org

* http://www.mta.info/nyct/materiel/cursales.htm

* http://www.thinkgeek.com/blog/2011/03/take-these-broken-things.html Thinkgeek will send "a box of borked goodies" to hackspaces but have to pay shipping

== Furniture & Appliances ==

== Tools ==

== Electronics Components ==

* [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/06/01/big-news-all-hacker-spaces-in-the-world-get-adafruit-reseller-pricing-starting-today/ Adafruit] They offers reselling pricing for hackerspaces

== Materials ==

== Science & Lab ==

* http://www.astc.org/members/pslist/pslist.htm (from Kenny, unverified -- cheap lab stuff) ''(Possibly other resources too. Someone should explore. -Kenny)''

Old Wish List

2011-09-22T23:10:04Z

2sheds: /* Stuff lent to space */

== Gear We Need ==

'''MUST GET'''
*Electronic Test Equipment
**Oscilloscopes + more probes
**Multi-meters
**[[http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68 Bus Pirate]] ($30) and/or similar simple SPI/I2C adapter/logic analyzer
*Power Supplies
*Soldering & SMT
** iron
*** Metcal or possible an Aoyue (maybe the 2900?) would be nice. Aoyue is inexpensive enough we could get two (or one to evaluate)
** Binocular zoom microscope (Does anyone have an idea on how to source one of these, possibly ebay?)
** tweezers and dental picks
** flux pen
** solder
*Power Tools
#Drill press - smaller bench model or larger one? Depends on where we want to put it $90-200
#drill bits index (there's a standard set of fractional, number and letter drills)
#Lathe - 9"x20" might be a good size, and could go in the "hallway" as long as it has an internal drive headstock, though if we allocate more space a heavy 10" or larger can take 5c collets but will be a challenge to get up the stairs. Probably anywhere from $500 (if lucky) to $1500, plus some tooling expenditures down the road.
#Bandsaw - do we try to get one with the extra reducer to get it almost into light metal cutting range?
#Palm sander
#Bench sander
#Jigsaw
#Screw guns/drills
*Toolchest with:
#Screw driver set, both regular and miniature
#Hex Key set, both regular and miniature
#Torx Key set, both regular and miniature, also "security" torx
#Nibbler
#Wire cutters
#Wire strippers
#Pliers
#Hammer
#Chisels
#Crescent wrench
#Clamps
#Hacksaw, perhaps jeweler's saw frame, also "Atlas track saw" (cheap, made for HO/N train track)
#Files (8" or 10" and then a needle file assortment)
*Workbench with vise
*Computing
#Computers even older (especially if they have real parallel ports for I/O hacks)
#Monitors - preferably LCD
#Keyboards and mice
#USB extensions and hubs
#Networking (cables, router, etc)
*Desks
*Chairs
*Length measurement (Tape measure, ruler, caliper)
*Extension cables and power strips
*Trash can
*Safety gear (eyes, ears, hands, dustmasks)
*First aid kit
*Sewing machines, pref. older metal ones

'''SHOULD GET'''
*Printer/Paper/Ink
*Hook-up wire (can often source from scrap network cable)
*Breadboards
*Basic electronic components (resistors, leds, capacitors) in a cabinet or tackle box
*SMT resistor and capacitor assortment "book" [[https://www.adafruit.com/products/441]] $40
*Ventilation fan

'''HOPE AND PRAY TO GET'''
*laser - "Lasersaur" open source project looks interesting.
*CNC - as a separate machine or an add-on to manual lathe / mill?
*3D Printer
*Wall monitor with DVD, webcam and speakers
*Projector
Please add to this list
*Ladyada has a good list of [http://www.ladyada.net/library/equipt/ Electronic lab stuff]

== Hardware Donations ==
''(Are there items which we need to set a policy of avoiding so we don't get stuck with future disposal costs - ie CRT monitors? -Chris)''

'''Name'''
* item 1
* item 2

'''Ananda'''
Tell me if any of this stuff is useful
* Dell gx280 SFF PC, P4 2.8GHz, 512MB DDR2 upgradable to 2GB, 160GB SATA
::Awesome - this is compact, has a hardware parallel+serial port, and reasonably capable - Chris
* ASUS WL-500g Premium v1 Router
::Running [[http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WL500G_Premium_v2 DD-WRT]] this would be great. Can plug a flash stick into it for a mini server, too
* Netgear 5-port 10/100 switch
* XS95-108+ XC95108 CPLD dev board: http://www.xess.com/prods/prod015.php
* 8-Port RS-232 PCI card o.O http://www.moxa.com/product/C168HPCI.htm

'''Julio'''
I can donate some basic electronic components to play around with (not much but its a start)
* Breadboard
* LEDs (red and green)
* Resistors (small selection)
* Capacitors (smaller selection)
* Few pots and switches (small selection)
* Solid hook-up wire (three small rolls)
* Small desoldering pump
* Book - Making Things Talk (Tom Igoe, Make, 1st Edition)

'''Antonio'''
* Various computer parts
*Lots of rack server rails (can be used to make drawers etc.)

'''Justin'''
* Sewing supplies (some thread, scissors, etc)
* Computer/electronics odds and ends - cables, etc.

'''Chris'''
* Microwave oven
* Power supplies (have to check what is in Queens vs. needs fetching from CT, but have a power-one type dual analog, I think a 5V switcher, and some heavier stuff for chopping stepper drives)
* unbuilt Night-rider LED chaser kit someone can try as a first project
* Cheap USB keyboard (sorry no matching mouse)

== Stuff lent to space ==
Please label/mark your lent items

'''Chris'''
*Bench vise
*Lathe accessories (if we get one) quick change toolpost, dial indicator and mounts, 5c collets & block chuck
*Can bring in a 20 MHz scope on request if needed for specific projects

'''Sam Brown'''
*Multimeter
*Wire Cutters

'''Ananda'''
* Bus Pirate v3a
* Some arduino shields (motor shield, danger shield)

'''Kenny'''

I've got too many tools to list. As a recovering shop-a-holic with a fetish for high-quality hand tools, I am swamped and could really use some help sorting through my stuff and deciding what to donate and/or lend. Anyone with the time and know-how should feel free to email me.

Classes

2011-09-22T19:21:12Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

One reason I ask this question is for the opportunity to emphasize that I read all the books on this list for '''''pleasure'''''; and to assure you that, if science fiction ''can'' be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they are all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down and may keep you up reading way past your bedtime. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. After all, not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley
''Last and First Men; and Star Maker'' by Olaf Stapledon
''Odd John and Sirius'' by Olaf Stapledon

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T19:00:49Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling
''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)
''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick
''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)
''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley
''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:59:32Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

'''Reading List (In progress.)
'''

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Great Hydration'' by Barrington Bayley

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:58:05Z

2sheds: /* Reading List (In progress.) */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Talk:Classes

2011-09-22T18:56:08Z

2sheds: Created page with "How do I signify that I'm a taker for the Keysigning Party?"

How do I signify that I'm a taker for the Keysigning Party?

Classes

2011-09-22T18:53:59Z

2sheds: /* Keysigning Party */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Reading List (In progress.) ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:53:02Z

2sheds: /* Keysigning Party */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Reading List (In progress.) ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

How do I signify that I'm a taker?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:51:22Z

2sheds: /* Tentative reading list */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Reading List (In progress.) ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:50:37Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions on why he got ''so'' pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is: Can one become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction and, if so, can it be considered a vice?

In any case, I'm bringing this up because I read all the books on this list were for ''pleasure''; and if science fiction can be likened to an addictive drug, then in my opinion they're all ''primo shit''.

With one or two minor qualification which I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Tentative reading list ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

Classes

2011-09-22T18:43:03Z

2sheds: /* Science Fiction Book Club */

= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrington_J._Bayley] was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his untimely death [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary]. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him one of my closest friends; the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his (and my) work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Sterling] and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions why exactly he got so pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is whether one can become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction or whether science fiction can be considered a vice.

In any case, I'm bringing this up because all the books on this list were read for pleasure; and if science fiction can be likened to drugs, these books are some ''primo'' shit.

With one or two minor qualification I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't read it. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Tentative reading list ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

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= Class Offerings =

Since this should (hopefully!) be an ongoing topic, this page is a place to collect ideas for classes that can be offered. When it gets too long and/or some of the classes are actually run, somebody should update it with links to individual class pages, and generally clean it up. Until then, it can serve as brainstorming space.

'''NOTE:''' Please include a name/contact for the person who came up with the idea in question, and anyone who's offered to teach.

== Intermediate Circuit Design / Analysis ==
A class or ongoing workshop on circuit analysis / design for intermediate level folks would be awesome. I recently went through the exercise of scouring the NYC continuing ed scene for something like this, and came up pretty empty. (Eventually Joel Murphy stepped in and set one up from scratch, which was great - but at just 5 sessions, it's left me wanting more.)

The idea would be to transfer some of the practical knowledge that people who actually do this stuff every day have ("how to analyze an op-amp circuit", "amplifier design", "what's this circuit doing?") to
those of us who understand the principles, but are weak on working knowledge.

It could be an ongoing thing, where an instructor (or rotating pool of instructors) would pick a circuit or three each week for group discussion & analysis.

Idea: Mitch Deoudes, who would also volunteer to moderate / organize, if someone smart would volunteer to teach.

== Science Fiction Book Club ==

I don't know whether to call this a 'moderated book club' or a class. I suppose the latter is more appropriate since I will choose the books and prepare to lead discussions.

My qualifications are 40 years of reading sci-fi, a BA in literature, and my correspondence with two of the authors on the reading list. Barrington Bayley was my 'email pen pal' for close to five years until his [untimely death][http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/nov/13/science-fiction-and-fantasy-obituary] by heart failure while undergoing surgery. Though we never met in person, I came to consider him a dear friend, and the loss of our lengthy exchanges about his work and philosophy left a painful hole in my life. Bruce Sterling and I shared an intense but brief exchange of views that ended with an enraged response to a review I wrote of his novel ''Islands in the Net''. (Though it ended our correspondence, I found the intensity of his reaction illuminating, and I look forward to exchanging opinions why exactly he got so pissed off!)

Primarily, I read to escape. An interesting question to ponder before we even begin is whether one can become ''addicted'' to reading science fiction or whether science fiction can be considered a vice.

In any case, I'm bringing this up because all the books on this list were read for pleasure; and if science fiction can be likened to drugs, these books are some ''primo'' shit.

With one or two minor qualification I'll explain later, these books are page-turners you should have trouble putting down. If anyone finds it an effort to read any of these books then just don't read it. Not everyone has the same drug-of-choice.

== Tentative reading list ==

''Schismatrix Plus'' (Complete Shapers-Mechanists Universe) by Bruce Sterling

''Spook'' by Bruce Sterling (Short story I will soon distribute.)

''VALIS'' by Philip K. Dick

''The Infinite Searchlight'', ''The God Gun'', ''Mutation Planet'' by Barrington J. Bayley (Short stories I have transcribed. Files to be posted soon.)

''The Fall of Chronopolis'' by Barrington J. Bayley

''The Zen Gun'' by Barrington J. Bayley

The Great Hydration by Barrington Bayley
Soul of a Robot

== Bike Maintenance / Repair / Modding ==

If anyone's interested I could do a bike maintenance/repair/modification session. It could be setup where someone brings in their bike and we overhaul it while I explain what we're doing.

Idea / teacher: Joe Sadusk

== Sewing ==

I'm not sure who mentioned this, but: sewing. I'd be psyched to learn how to use a machine, and even psyched-er if anyone knows about CNC-controlled sewing stuff.

Idea: Probably not me (Mitch Deoudes). Two people who indicated on the list that they know such things: Ceren Ercen, Chris Stratton

== FPGA Development ==

Using inexpensive dev boards (hopefully donated), teach a class on basic Verilog/VHDL using a standard dev environment (Xilinx most likely since I've gotten large donations from them before, or possibly Altera). Use the HacDC workshop as a template and build on that: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php/FPGA_Workshop

We can start with the basics of computer architecture and try to implement a chip as a class. We can either use exisitng IC code from opencores or develop our own. We can play with existing Verilog and VHDL such as the games at http://www.fpgaarcade.com/.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] and at least a couple of others have mentioned an interest in FPGA development or teaching about it. I have no professional experience with FPGA work, just some hobby playtime.

== Basic Robotics ==

Look at basic robotics based on analog (see BEAM or braitenberg vehicles) or digital (arduino, AVR, pic, etc.) microcontroller based robots. Look at the basics of motor control (h bridges, etc.). Build a basic bot from scrap/kit parts.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]], though I'm hardly the most qualified... anyone else want to help?

== Lockpicking ==

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- Schuyler Towne as agreed to come do a workshop with us!

== Keysigning Party ==

Overview of public key cryptography and a practical tutorial for generating and using a public/private PGP key followed by a social exchange of PGP keys (known as keysigning) which expands a "web of trust". It's great to have these a few times a year because it combines crypto, socializing and putting names to faces, building trust and familiarity, and enabling privacy.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I've done this at HacDC a couple of times and it was a lot of fun. Would be great to do this with someone with deep crypto experience or who just is really into PGP. Any takers?

== Biosignals & Microvolt Analog Signals ==

Let's build and analyze a basic microvolt amplifier for bio signals. Covers basic theory but is a practical hands on workshop on building a basic analog amplifier of the type used to process EKG or other biosignals. Covers basics of analog signal processing (filtering noise and use of instrumentation amp IC). We can use a laptop set up with scope software or a scope for visualization, or build a holter-type monitor in a subsequent class with an LCD display.

Idea: [[User:Obscurite | Daniel Packer]] -- I'd been working on this for a while and then stopped but would like to pick it back up and work with others on this. Chethan for example is an expert on biosignals processing. <nudge nudge>

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