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Laser Cutting and Etching

2026-03-05T05:31:02Z

Shway: /* "Verified" Members */

== Machines ==
* [[K40 Laser Cutter]]

== Software ==
* [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]
* [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html K40 Whisperer]

== Operations ==

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''

K40 lazer

Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|2026 || Update || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Next || Roguejedi ||
|-
|Roguejedi|| Shway ||
|-
|Shway ||Clyde ||
|-
|Clyde||Konstantin ||
|-
|Ash||Konstantin ||
|-
|Robin||Konstantin ||
|-
|UPdate||Konstantin ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Konstantin ||
|-
|Max ||Stephen ||

|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|James || James || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Konstantin || James ||
|-
|Guan || Konstantin ||
|-
|Krissy ||Konstantin ||
|-
|John OB||Konstantin ||
|-
|Masahiro||Konstantin ||
|-
|Mark Carroll||Konstantin ||
|-
|Charlie||Konstantin ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Konstantin ||
|-
|Max ||Stephen ||

|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter]
* Pronterface

===Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===General Laze Starting Checklist===
# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube.
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Printing from SD with aligned design===
''Note that raster designs will not print reliably using the SD card ''
1) Load gcode onto SD card. 
2) Insert SD card into controller and make sure it is on. 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Navigate on the menu to Prepare-> Autohome, and select. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Printing Through USB with aligned design===
1) Launch pronterface. 
2) Connect USB cable to computer instead of wall wart. 
3) Wait for menu to appear, then choose connect assuming that the correct port is populated. Use default baud rate of 115200 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Use the pronterface menu to home x and y 
note: your design will not be visible. as proterface thinks it's talking to a printer. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===
====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
File needs to be uploaed

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || ##[feed=####,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Brown wood & glue crap we have || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 10[feed=2500,ppm=30] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || #[feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || #[feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || #[feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w laser per lasercuttinglabs.com || Charlie
|}

Laser Cutting and Etching

2026-03-05T05:27:39Z

Shway: Brought back previous edits due to updates for laser material settings to be added by rogueJ3Di

== Machines ==
* [[K40 Laser Cutter]]

== Software ==
* [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape]
* [https://www.scorchworks.com/K40whisperer/k40whisperer.html K40 Whisperer]

== Operations ==

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''

K40 lazer

Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|James || James || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Konstantin || James ||
|-
|Guan || Konstantin ||
|-
|Krissy ||Konstantin ||
|-
|John OB||Konstantin ||
|-
|Masahiro||Konstantin ||
|-
|Mark Carroll||Konstantin ||
|-
|Charlie||Konstantin ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Konstantin ||
|-
|Max ||Stephen ||

|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter]
* Pronterface

===Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===General Laze Starting Checklist===
# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube.
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Printing from SD with aligned design===
''Note that raster designs will not print reliably using the SD card ''
1) Load gcode onto SD card. 
2) Insert SD card into controller and make sure it is on. 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Navigate on the menu to Prepare-> Autohome, and select. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Printing Through USB with aligned design===
1) Launch pronterface. 
2) Connect USB cable to computer instead of wall wart. 
3) Wait for menu to appear, then choose connect assuming that the correct port is populated. Use default baud rate of 115200 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Use the pronterface menu to home x and y 
note: your design will not be visible. as proterface thinks it's talking to a printer. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===
====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
File needs to be uploaed

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || ##[feed=####,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Brown wood & glue crap we have || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 10[feed=2500,ppm=30] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || #[feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || #[feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || #[feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w laser per lasercuttinglabs.com || Charlie
|}

Rack Manhattan

2025-06-20T01:38:48Z

Shway:

The server rack in the office, named the only name it could ever be.

<gallery heights=1200px widths=900px mode="nolines">
File:RackManhattan2025.JPG|Rack Manhattan (As of June 19th, 2025)

</gallery>

== Current Projects ==

* [[Blue Storage Device]]
* [[Lulzbot Taz 6]]
* [[Network_Operations#Network_Infrastructure|Network Equipment]]
** Modem
** MicroTik
** Non-Rackmount Switch

== Future Plans ==
* NAS
* CD Cold-Storage
* Finish setting up [[Harbor]]
* Finish setting up [[Seaport]]

Rack Manhattan

2025-06-20T01:36:40Z

Shway: add pic

The server rack in the office, named the only name it could ever be.

<gallery heights=1200px widths=900px mode="nolines">
File:RackManhattan2025.JPG|Rack Manhattan (As of June 19th, 2025)

</gallery>

== Future Plans ==
* NAS
* CD Cold-Storage
* Finish setting up [[Harbor]]
* Finish setting up [[Seaport]]

== Current Projects ==

* [[Blue Storage Device]]
* [[Lulzbot Taz 6]]
* [[Network_Operations#Network_Infrastructure|Network Equipment]]
** Modem
** MicroTik
** Non-Rackmount Switch

File:RackManhattan2025.JPG

2025-06-20T01:29:53Z

Shway: Rack Manhattan 06-19-2025

== Summary ==
Rack Manhattan 06-19-2025

Blue Storage Device

2025-06-20T01:12:23Z

Shway:

Called Blue Storage Device because it has a blue lid on the device. Originally maintained by member Robin Hammond to be maintained hopefully by others

= Operating Daemons & Commands =

*

== Testing ==

* Used the Samsung SyncMaster 151N Monitor to connect to the Blue Storage Device and check if things work.

== Set-up ==

=== Screws / Bolts ===

Internal Setup
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File:labelmaker-gridfinity-template.jpeg
</gallery>
Insert pictures here.

Blue Storage Device

2025-06-19T23:58:23Z

Shway: Creating server equipment page

Called Blue Storage Device because it has a blue lid on the device.

= Operating Daemons & Commands =

== Set-up ==

=== Screws / Bolts ===

Internal Setup
<gallery widths=200px mode="nolines">
File:labelmaker-gridfinity-template.jpeg
</gallery>
The length(L) of the screw / bolt and, if applicable, length of threading(T) section in inches, rounded to the nearest 0.5. The type of screw / bolt should be made as unique as reasonable, this is up to you and cannot be standardized, but broadly, it should specify notable differences to be useful.

Rack Manhattan

2025-06-19T23:44:07Z

Shway: /* Future Plans */

The server rack in the office, named the only name it could ever be.

== Future Plans ==
* NAS
* CD Cold-Storage
* Finish setting up [[Harbor]]
* Finish setting up [[Seaport]]

== Current Projects ==

* [[Blue Storage Device]]
* [[Lulzbot Taz 6]]
* [[Network_Operations#Network_Infrastructure|Network Equipment]]
** Modem
** MicroTik
** Non-Rackmount Switch

Rack Manhattan

2025-06-19T23:43:50Z

Shway: Updating Rack Manhattan updates

The server rack in the office, named the only name it could ever be.

== Future Plans ==
* NAS
* CD Cold-Storage
* Finish setting up[[Harbor]]
* Finish setting up [[Seaport]]

== Current Projects ==

* [[Blue Storage Device]]
* [[Lulzbot Taz 6]]
* [[Network_Operations#Network_Infrastructure|Network Equipment]]
** Modem
** MicroTik
** Non-Rackmount Switch

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T16:02:24Z

Shway: /* What is Amateur Radio? */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== What is Amateur Radio? ==
Amateur radio is a great way to develop a better understanding of electronics, networks, physics, communication, software, and much more - with member projects widely varying depending on personal interest.

Beginning in November 2012, HMARC is a ham radio club which adheres to providing ''Amateur Radio Services'' which may use the allocated frequencies according to the FCC for the following purposes/services:


(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

(c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.

(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.


== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T16:01:47Z

Shway: /* What is Amateur Radio? */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== What is Amateur Radio? ==
Amateur radio is a great way to develop a better understanding of electronics, networks, physics, communication, software, and much more - with member projects widely varying depending on personal interest.

Beginning in November 2012, HMARC is a ham radio club which adheres to providing ''Amateur Radio Services'' which may use the allocated frequencies for the following purposes/services:

(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

(c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.

(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.


== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T16:00:41Z

Shway: /* Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== What is Amateur Radio? ==
Amateur radio is a great way to develop a better understanding of electronics, networks, physics, communication, software, and much more - with member projects widely varying depending on personal interest.

Beginning in November 2012, HMARC is a ham radio club which adheres to providing ''Amateur Radio Services'' which may use the allocated frequencies for the following purposes/services:

''
(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

(c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.

(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.
''

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:58:29Z

Shway: /* Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

Amateur radio is a great way to develop a better understanding of electronics, networks, physics, communication, software, and much more - with member projects widely varying depending on personal interest. HMARC is a ham radio club that started in November 2012 to begin providing ''Amateur Radio Services'' which may use the allocated frequencies for the following purposes/services:

(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a '''voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.'''

(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the '''advancement of the radio art.'''

(c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.

(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability '''to enhance international goodwill.'''

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:57:12Z

Shway: /* Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

Amateur radio is a great way to develop a better understanding of electronics, networks, physics, communication, software, and much more - with member projects widely varying depending on personal interest. HMARC is a ham radio club that started in November 2012 to begin providing *Amateur Radio Services* which may use the allocated frequencies for the following purposes/services:

(a) Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a **voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.**

(b) Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the **advancement of the radio art.**

(c) Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art.

(d) Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

(e) Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability **to enhance international goodwill.**

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:20:47Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a point of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & should be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting. Further discussion of a workshop on getting on the air was met with interest.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:15:34Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH page updates on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current point of contact to update of entries with all in consensus. All updates to the [https://www.qrz.com/db/K2HMH K2HMH QRZ Page] welcome & could be sent to KE2BAP to put on the K2HMH page.

KC1SNN reported plans to design & send for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:05:16Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley GV KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T15:04:44Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shwetha Jayaraj KC1SNN,
* Ashley aka spaceheater KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T14:59:31Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members:
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shway KC1SNN,
* Ashley KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T14:59:06Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP at 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members: were
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shway KC1SNN,
* Ashley KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T14:57:43Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance for the ad-hoc Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club meeting were members: were
* Ellen Cooper KE2BAQ,
* Clyde Shaffer KE2BAP,
* Shway KC1SNN,
* Ashley KE2DTF,

& later KD2DCO Stephen Lynch via discord.

KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032.

KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.

KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.

K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T05:20:26Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance were KE2BAQ, KE2BAP, KC1SNN, KE2DTF, & later KD2DCO remotely. KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032. KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings. KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.
KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.
K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T05:19:42Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance were KE2BAQ, KE2BAP, KC1SNN, KE2DTF. KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032. KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings. KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.
KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.
K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T05:08:30Z

Shway: /* Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance were KE2BAQ, KE2BAP, KC1SNN, KE2DTF, & KD2DC0 virtually. KC1SNN reported that renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032. KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings. KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.
KE2BAP is in current ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new QRZ entries for next meeting.
K2HMH welcomes new ham KE2DTF on obtaining the Technician license!
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T05:02:55Z

Shway:

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance were KE2BAQ, KE2BAP, KC1SNN, & KE2DTF. Renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032. KE2BAP raised a motion of inquiry to Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings. KD2DC0 answered the inquiry reporting updates to the K2HMH page on the QRZ.com page were welcome.
KE2BAP is in ownership of entries with all in consensus. KC1SNN reported plans to design for updates/new entries for next meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:59pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2024-07-24T04:47:22Z

Shway: new meeting

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

== Meeting of July 23rd, 2024 ==
The meeting was called to order by KE2BAP 10:37pm. In attendance were KE2BAQ, KE2BAP, KC1SNN, & KE2DTF. Renewal of Club station K2HMH has been renewed by Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO till 2032. KE2BAP contacted Club Station trustee Stephen Lynch KD2DCO regarding K2HMH on QRZ & club meetings.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55pm, on the motion of Clyde Shaffer.

Minutes submitted by: KC1SNN, Shwetha Jayaraj

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Classes

2023-12-09T20:47:47Z

Shway: adding Tool Time workshop as class offerings idea

= 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.

* [[KiCad Workshop]]

== [[Basic Electronics Workshop]] ==

This is a basic electronics class we could teach in cooperation with NYPL, both to attract a broader membership base and as a community service.

== Intermediate Electronics Workshop Digital ==

Logic, switching.

== Intermediate Electronics Workshop Analog ==

Transistory theory, MOSFET amplifier, op amps, relays, RF.

== 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.

== 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.

Dave R also interested in biosensing projects - past experience with single cell electrophysiology

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>

== [[OpenSCAD Workshop|3D software/OpenSCAD/Sketchup]] ==

Would be good to do a quick tutorial on hints and tricks with OpenSCAD. From my limited experience, it seemed like it was easy to do simple things but there are a lot of tricks which would be very helpful for more complicated items. Presumably we have the class and then print the stuff to take home.

Idea: [[User:Jonathan | Jonathan]] -- I've used this software some but someone else should really do this who really knows what he/she is doing

== [[Router Workshop|Tool Time Series / Woodshop Workshop]] ==

The Router (the other kind) Workshop happened and it went pretty well! Adding my notes on [[Router Workshop |here]] from that.

Another Tool Time workshop or a Part 2 workshop with a little project building on the things learned from the router workshop was discussed during the class.

Idea: [[User:Citybadger | Citybadger]] -- for other Tool Time classes on useful tools or the same one again

Router Workshop

2023-12-09T20:40:59Z

Shway: Notes from the Router Workshop

Notes from the Tool Time: Router (the other kind) Workshop - led by [[User:Citybadger |Stephen]].
 
Sign up at [https://www.meetup.com/hackmanhattan/events/296730894/ Meetup].

= Introduction =

A router is a high-speed rotary tool for the shaping of materials, primarily wood, both radially and axially relative to the rotation of the tool. 

* The router is one of the basics of all wood tools. CNC is a kind of router.
* Compared to the saw, which has a low speed. Used for cutting.
* Drill : 1000 rpm , Angle Grinder
* Dremmel: 25,000 rpm, use 1/8th bits

Router has a speed of between 8000 to 25,000 rpm.

===Material===

The harder the material, the slower you go

* Typically you use the router left to right (the way we read)
* Except for Router Table you go right to left because the router is turned upside down on that use-case
* Dense wood is different than the term between soft wood and hard wood
* Soft wood you speed up

--What is the difference between softwood and hardwood?

Answer: the type of tree that it is/comes from.
* Softwood - typically Conifers, Evergreens, Cedar, Redwood, Fir, Pine, etc
* Hardwood - Deciduous trees, Ebony, as well as Balsa! Oak, Maple, etc

Materials to use the Router on (things that cut radially):
* Can use it on all woods.
* Do not use the router on common metal, aluminum, or brass
* Acrylic - not used because the router will melt the acrylic. so take the speed down.
* ShopSmith can be used as a router - change the router bit for the add-on.

Ratio (radial cuts) & Axilae
* Use the fine control dial (triangle shape) on the hand router
* Compression bits
* Down bits → upcut bits
* Half inch more stable as quarter inch
* Hardwood - slower
* Softwood - go faster (harder the material slower you go)

===Direction===
* Clockwise for materials
* Counterclockwise for a hole
* Left to right
* The router table is right-to-left for reason stated above

= Problems You Will Encounter =
* Burn holes → Turn router speed down or move it faster
* Shatter → Opposite of a burn, you are going too fast
* Tear out → When the router bit exits the piece and tends to “tear out” chunk at the end, don’t usually get "tear-in" but it happens in the beginning
* Softwoods tend to have more resin
* Hardwoods usually have sap dried out so this is less of a problem

===Safety===
* Try not to lean into your work
* Handrail in front of the router table is critical
* Safety Goggles always on, because a lot of sawdust is coming from this (remember not like cutting wood, it is shaping the material leaving behind a lot of residual sawdust)

= Practice Time (time to get hands on) =
* Pick a bit and try to change the bits on Bosch hand router- use two wrenches for the hand router
* For big things it is better to use a hand router, smaller wood can use router table
* Stand straight and don’t lean in
* Have it go steady forward
* Size of the bit and how deeply you place it will determine what the end wood cut looks like
* Pretty loud, put earbuds in if sensitive
* Saw dust. Exhaust exists for the router table. Be mindful of those around you as you route.
* Play around with length of route, type of bit, whether it is a corner piece, inner part, etc.
* Practice makes perfect

[[Category:Workshops]]

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T17:05:14Z

Shway:

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Laser!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

== General Information ==
Hack Manhattan uses the K40 laser.

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===Installation===
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer
* Inkscape

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the 220V plug into outlet.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed (higher the number), the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

== Tooling ==

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

== Old Info/ Previous K40 Usage ==
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T17:03:09Z

Shway: structure

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer
* Inkscape

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the 220V plug into outlet.

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed (higher the number), the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

== Tooling ==

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

== Old Info/ Previous K40 Usage ==
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T17:02:07Z

Shway: /* Installation */

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer
* Inkscape

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the 220V plug into outlet.

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed (higher the number), the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T17:01:18Z

Shway: /* Operation */

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the 220V plug into outlet.

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed (higher the number), the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T17:00:28Z

Shway: Updated operations. also refrain from use of the word ghetto lol

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the 220V plug into outlet.

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed, the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:39:51Z

Shway:

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Cutting and Etching

2023-11-07T16:38:51Z

Shway: /* Safety & Ops */

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:38:03Z

Shway: /* "Verified" Members */

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:37:13Z

Shway:

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:36:07Z

Shway: priority information organizing

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:33:03Z

Shway: /* "Verified" Members */

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.
 
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Laser Cutting and Etching

2023-11-07T16:31:37Z

Shway: /* Safety & Additional Information */

Laser Cutting and Etching

2023-11-07T16:31:09Z

Shway: Adding laser operations as a page if one is inclined to read/learn

Laser Operations

2023-11-07T16:30:17Z

Shway: incorrect. The K40 was the same model used previously actually. Material settings still apply. Better current instructions could be added. Necessary instructions for safety are listed here. Please add to the current page if any edits on operations need to be made. :)

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 
Generally, it is easy to use and designed to be accessible so as long as you have had experience with the K40 you should be good to go! It is still a good idea to skim through and read the safety instructions before use though.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| Luna||Luna ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Luna||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, public computer, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

===Additional Resources/ Previous K40 Usage===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

 
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] 
Pronterface was another software that was used and is no longer being utilized. Refer back to [[Laser Cutting and Etching]] for current software.

Amateur Radio

2023-11-06T19:53:55Z

Shway: /* Licensing */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ eHam.net Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ AA9PW - Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline]
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Ham Exam - Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Amateur Radio

2023-11-06T19:51:14Z

Shway: /* Licensing */

== Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club ==

'''Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club K2HMH''' is a club and club station affiliated with Hack Manhattan.

== Licensing ==

* [[Amateur Radio Licensing Study Group]]
* [[Technician Exam Turbo Class]]

'''Technician''' is the current entry-level amateur radio license. Study guides:

* [http://www.kb6nu.com/tech-manual/ KB6NU No-Nonsense Study Guides]
* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20Licensed/HRLM%202nd/QPOOL-study%20guide-2nd-ed.pdf ARRL guide]
* [http://www.eham.net/exams/ Practice Exams]
* [http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=349 Full Question Pool]
* [http://aa9pw.com/radio/ Another practice exam site]
* [https://www.hamradiolicenseexam.com/study.jsp HamTestOnline] -
** a great tool -- explains to you the concepts then immediately tests you. Costs money but worth it: '''Technician: $24.95; General: $29.95 and Extra: $34.95''' There is a free trial for each of the three tests -- so you can try before you buy but you should support them...it's a great resource!
* [http://hamexam.org Practice exams and flash cards]
** Updated for the new exams! And it's '''free'''!!

== Reading ==

* [http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/SSB_Frequencies.htm Understanding Frequency Relationships on HF/SSB APRS]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/Basics_06_Mod.html AM, SSB, and FM]
* [http://www.dx-code.org/ the DX code - useful etiquette on the air]

== Projects ==

* [[APRS]]

== Radio Programming ==

* NYC Repeaters

[http://www.qsl.net/kc2rc/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_To_NYC_Repeaters.html NYC Repeaters]

* Radio Programming Software

[http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home CHIRP]

= Minutes =

== Minutes of organization meeting ==

Minutes of organizational meeting

The meeting started at the premises of Hack Manhattan on Thursday, November 8th, 2012, at 7pm.

The articles of association and bylaws were unanimously adopted.

David Reeves was elected as President. Guan Yang K6UAN was designated station trustee.

Subscribers to the Articles of Association and initial members:

* Guan Yang K6UAN
* Robert Mark Diamond KG6PIA
* Justin Levinson
* David Reeves

== Meeting of January 20, 2021 ==

Guan Yang K6UAN, as station trustee, opened the meeting, which had been called for noon, at 12:10, in the absence of a President.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN.

The meeting determined that the members of the Club are Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Justin Levinson KD2DCO, based on the Club's minutes and the membership roster on the Hack Manhattan Wiki, excluding members who are no longer members of Hack Manhattan. Since 3 of the 5 members were present, a majority being required for a quorum, the meeting was deemed quorate.

Guan Yang K6UAN noted that the Club no longer had a president, as David Reeves K2DCR was no longer a member of Hack Manhattan and therefore no longer a member of the Club, and the meeting proceeded to election of a president.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO was elected President of Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club by acclamation.

There being no other questions to consider, the meeting ended at 12:20.

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN, Station Trustee of K2HMH.

== Meeting of April 27, 2021 ==

Minutes by: Guan Yang K6UAN

The meeting was called to order by Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, president, at 7:12pm.

Present at the meeting were Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, Chaz Antonelli KA2POE, E. Lee, Robby O'Connor KD2GJQ and Guan Yang K6UAN. The chair deemed the meeting quorate because 5 of the 6 members were present.

Guan Yang K6UAN reported that we were unable to make Chaz station trustee because a minimum license level of Technician is required. He proposed finding a way to make Stephen Lynch KD2DCO trustee instead. That would require someone else being the officer who appoints him. The meeting discussed this situation.

Stephen Lynch KD2DCO resigned his position as officer of the Club but continued to preside over the meeting.

E. Lee and Guan Yang K6UAN moved that the meeting elect Chaz Antonelli KA2POE as president by acclamation, which was unanimously adopted, and that Stephen Lynch KD2DCO be appointed station trustee, which was also unanimously adopted.

On the motion of Stephen Lynch KD2DCO, the meeting unanimously adopted this amendment to the Articles of Association: At the end of Article 2, add: "Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club."

There being no further business before the meeting, the meeting adjourned on the motion of E. Lee.

= Documents =

== Articles of Association ==

Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club Articles of Association

Preamble

The undersigned constitute ourselves the Hack Manhattan Amateur Radio Club and adopt these Articles of Association.

Article 1: Purpose

The purpose of the club is to advance the radio art, to promote interest in amateur radio, and to operate a club station in the amateur radio service in accordance with FCC rules.

Article 2: Membership

Membership in the club is open to members of Hack Manhattan, Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation (“Hack Manhattan”) formed on October 27, 2011, who are interested in the amateur radio service. Members who cease to be
members of Hack Manhattan shall automatically cease to be members of the club.
Provided, that the president may decide that a member who ceases to be a member of Hack Manhattan, or is no longer a member of Hack Manhattan, shall continue to be a member of the club.

Article 3: Not for Profit

The club is a not-for-profit organization. No profit or gain shall inure to any individual.

Article 4: Organization

The club shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members. The club shall not adopt membership dues or change its membership criteria without the permission of Hack Manhattan.

Article 5: Dissolution

In the event of the dissolution of the club, the assets of the club shall become assets of Hack Manhattan, or if Hack Manhattan shall have ceased to exist, another not-for-profit organization chosen by the members.

Article 6: Officers

The only officer of the club shall be the president. The president shall designate a station trustee.

Bylaws

Bylaws adopted at the organizational meeting:

1. There shall be no membership dues.

2. The club’s address is c/o Hack Manhattan, 137 W 14th St Suite 201, New York, NY 10011.

3. All decisions of the members shall be taken at members meetings by a majority of votes cast, or by unanimous consent. The quorum for a members meeting shall be a majority of members.

Laser Cutting and Etching

2023-11-06T19:37:48Z

Shway: /* Software */

== Machines ==
* [[K40 Laser Cutter]]

== Software ==
* [[Laser Operations]]

Laser Operations

2023-11-06T19:36:32Z

Shway: useful information for materials - do not redirect yet.

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

<s>Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet.</s> It mainly is now. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| someone||Boost ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Stephen||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* <s>[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] </s>
* <s> Pronterface </s>
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Printing from SD with aligned design===
''Note that raster designs will not print reliably using the SD card ''
1) Load gcode onto SD card. 
2) Insert SD card into controller and make sure it is on. 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Navigate on the menu to Prepare-> Autohome, and select. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Printing Through USB with aligned design===
1) Launch pronterface. 
2) Connect USB cable to computer instead of wall wart. 
3) Wait for menu to appear, then choose connect assuming that the correct port is populated. Use default baud rate of 115200 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Use the pronterface menu to home x and y 
note: your design will not be visible. as proterface thinks it's talking to a printer. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Turnkey Laser Exporter Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

Laser Operations

2023-11-04T22:44:00Z

Shway: relevancy updates

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

<s>Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet.</s> It mainly is now. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| someone||Boost ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Stephen||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* <s>[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] </s>
* <s> Pronterface </s>
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Turnkey Laser Exporter Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

Laser Operations

2023-11-04T22:41:28Z

Shway:

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

<s>Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet.</s> It mainly is now. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| someone||Boost ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Stephen||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* <s>[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] </s>
* <s> Pronterface </s>
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Printing from SD with aligned design===
''Note that raster designs will not print reliably using the SD card ''
1) Load gcode onto SD card. 
2) Insert SD card into controller and make sure it is on. 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Navigate on the menu to Prepare-> Autohome, and select. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Printing Through USB with aligned design===
1) Launch pronterface. 
2) Connect USB cable to computer instead of wall wart. 
3) Wait for menu to appear, then choose connect assuming that the correct port is populated. Use default baud rate of 115200 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Use the pronterface menu to home x and y 
note: your design will not be visible. as proterface thinks it's talking to a printer. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===

====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Turnkey Laser Exporter Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}

K40 Laser Cutter

2023-11-04T22:37:48Z

Shway: /* Operation */ updatin 2

== Overview ==
[[File:K40_lasercutter.jpg|thumb|Image of the K40 laser cutter]]

The K40 Laser cutter is located toward the back of the space & is connected via pi to the laser cutter. This is interfaced with the monitor and keyboard found nearby & accessed via terminal. [https://wiki.hackmanhattan.com/File:K40_Laser_cutter.jpg]

== Operation ==

# Open terminal & it should be logged in automatically to the pi.
# Type in <code> cd K40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete into the k40 directory.
# Type in <code> python k40 </code> then press TAB to autocomplete & open into the '''k40 whisperer''' program. This is the program that whispers to the k40.
# Press the '''Initialize Laser Cutter''' button found in the top left corner of the program. The laser cutter should start moving to calibrate it to starting position. You can drag around the document and it should correspond with the x,y, and z positions of the laser cutter & the placed object within it.
# In a new tab in terminal (Ctrl+Shift+T), type in <code> inkscape </code> to open Inkscape which allows you to save the vector image as an .svg file.
# Save an image as .svg file in inkscape and open file in K40 Whisperer software.
# There are 3 labels - Rastorize, Vectorize, and another label. Top is the shallow cuts, the bottom is for deepest cuts. the number corresponds with the speed of the laser. The faster the speed, the shallower the cut.
# Press the red button to turn on and ensure that the laser cutter cover is firmly covered if you care for your eyes.
# Once you're done laser cutting, '''press the red switch again to turn *off*''' the laser cutter (important).
# Open the cutter and retrieve the piece.
# ''Keep the pants on at all times.'' (explain reasoning for water cooling & such purposes here)

For additional safety operations please read [[Laser Operations]].

Various examples are near the laser cutter to showcase.

=== Fume Extraction ===
[[File:K40_fumeextractionswitch.jpg|thumb|Image of fan control board with annotations]]
The K40 has a fume extraction system built using a 120mm PC fan and a 3D printed shroud. To turn on the fan, locate the power supply attached to it and make sure the switch is in the position closest to the barrel jack.

Any questions regarding this can be directed to [[User:Boostfox|Boost]].

Laser Operations

2023-11-04T22:33:57Z

Shway: /* "Verified" Members */

'''Hack Manhattan Has a Lazer!!'''




<table border=2>
<tr><td cellpadding=5>The laser is:</td>
<td cellpadding=5 bgcolor=#00cc33><center>OPERATIONAL</center></td></tr>


<tr><td cellpadding=5>Comments:</td><td cellpadding=5>220mmX170mm</td></tr>
</table>

K40 lazer

<s>Note: Although the lazer has been re-assembled and run, it's not quite open-seasons for general usage yet.</s> It mainly is now. 
What the procedure will be for checkouts, training, etc has still to be decided.

=== "Verified" Members ===
Only the members listed below should be using the laser. 
If you wish to gain access to the laser, contact someone on the list and request a walk-through from them. 
When you get your walk-through, add yourself to the list and put down the name/handle of who gave it to you. 

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Instructor !! Comments
|-
|Clyde || Robin || "Thanks for getting it to work"
|-
|Shway || Clyde ||
|-
|Boost|| Boost ||
|-
| someone||Boost ||
|-
|blah ||Shway ||
|-
|person||person ||
|-
|you get ||the point ||
|-
|history||is cool ||
|-
|Stephen Lynch||Stephen ||
|-
|this ||Stephen ||
|-
|is||Stephen/Charlie/Jay||
|-
|cool||Stephen||
|}

===The lazor is not a workbench, vise, or shelf===

The linear bearing surface of the ways is actually quite fragile and easily damaged by denting or abrasion. 
'''Check before lazing whether your material is safe to laze'''. Do not laze metal objects. The reflections will damage the lazor. Do not laze any material that contains chlorine (e.g. PVC, Vinyl) 
'''Do not have the lazer turned on when the controller is off!''' It will behave unpredictably and may fire without warning if the controller board is turned off.

===Installation===
* Inkscape
* <s>[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey Laser Exporter] </s>
* <s> Pronterface </s>
* Linux Mint on a Pi
* K40 Whisperer

===Design Preparation Guide===
1) Align design inside of blue guide-lines of template (white box if you are using the new template). 
2) Select all design features (the ones inside of the blue lines). 
3) Select Extensions->export->turnkey laser exporter. 
4) Do not export design with auto-home. 
5) Make sure y axis origin is set to bottom left.

===General Laze Starting Checklist===

Check out [[K40 Laser Cutter]] for most accurate info!

# Make sure laser power switch is off.
# Insert workpiece. Bottom left corner of workpiece should be aligned with back right corner of laser cutter.
# Plug in the ghetto 220V plug into outlet.
# Turn on laser related accessories power strip.
# Turn on ATX power supply to enable exhaust fan.
# Verify that water is flowing by pinching water supply tube. (currently covered by the pants!)
'''SAFETY GOGGLES ON!''' The window on the lazor is perspex and may or may not block laser light. The laser light is not visible and can cause eye damage if you do not wear goggles.

===Printing from SD with aligned design===
''Note that raster designs will not print reliably using the SD card ''
1) Load gcode onto SD card. 
2) Insert SD card into controller and make sure it is on. 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Navigate on the menu to Prepare-> Autohome, and select. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Printing Through USB with aligned design===
1) Launch pronterface. 
2) Connect USB cable to computer instead of wall wart. 
3) Wait for menu to appear, then choose connect assuming that the correct port is populated. Use default baud rate of 115200 
3) ONLY WHEN CONTROLLER IS ON, TURN ON LASER POWER. 
4) Use the pronterface menu to home x and y 
note: your design will not be visible. as proterface thinks it's talking to a printer. 
5) Select your g-code and choose print.

===Shutdown Checklist===

1) TURN OFF LASER POWER IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE laze IS DONE! 
2) Remove the workpiece. 
3) Unplug 220V outlet cord. 
4) Turn off ATX power Supply 
5) Turn off Laser accessory Power Tailpower strip.

===Hints===
====Installing turnkey lazor plugin on OS X====
# Install inkscape
# Clone the github repo [https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]
#Copy turnkeylaser.inx and turnkeylaser.py from the repo into the extensions folder of inkscape (need to right click on inkscape and choose "show package contents". Contents/Resources/Share/Inkscape/extensions)
# Install pillow (updated version of PIL) e.g. from terminal 'pip install pillow'
# Start inkscape, turnkey laser exporter will be under Extensions->Export

===Tooling===

===Materials and settings===

For thin cardstock (Astrobrights premium cardstock 80lb (216g/m²) from Staples) P20, Feed=2000, ppm=40 works well

===Resources===
This is needed to make the G-code for the laser:
[https://github.com/TurnkeyTyranny/laser-gcode-exporter-inkscape-plugin Turnkey lazor plugin]

This is a template that will help with aligning workpieces in the laser bed:
[[:File:Default Inkscape setup for Hack Manhattan.svg]]

Old template:
[[:File:HM_K40_Template.svg]]
(Note: I needed to move the horizontal blue lines up by 20px to get the corner of this to match up with the actual cutter. The upper left corner of the template is the corner of the cutter closest to where it goes when you zero it)

This is a file that will help you determine what settings should be used for a given material:
[[:File:LaserMaterialTest.svg]]

This program directly sends the gcode to the ramps board and avoids having glitches during rasters:
[http://www.pronterface.com/ pronterface]

Tips on working in Inkscape:
[https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Laser_cutter/Inkscape Inkscape Tips]( The only part that is applicable is Section 2.1 )

If pronterface in os x gives an "[ERROR] Failed to set power settings" error try using the March 2014 build instead of the Feb 2015

===Material Settings===

'''Please use 75 as the max power setting'''

If you successfully laser something that is not listed below, or which is listed as having been cut on other than the Hack Manhattan K-40 laser, please add your settings to this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Material !! Layer name !! Purpose !! Comments!! Member
|-
! PAPER
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=200,ppm=35] || Cut || Do two passes - still needs a bit of tuning, maybe do less power + 3 passes? || Wesley
|-
| 6-ply Railroad Board || 10[feed=300] || Engrave || Burns a brown line - Use it to test your layout || Charlie
|-
| Cardstock || 20[feed=200,ppm=40] || Cut || Unknown source - needs verification || Charlie
|-
| Pasteboard || || || ||
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 75[feed=2000,ppm=40] || Cut || Fast cutting of cardboard cutouts || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Cardboard || 12[feed=3000,ppm=30] || Engrave || Fast Raster of cardboard text and labels || Konstantin
|-
! WOOD
|-
| 3mm Masonite || 75[feed=400,ppm=40] || Cut || It is slow enough to cut that crap || Konstantin
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Basswood || ##[feed=###,ppm=##] || Engrave || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=400,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched a broad line || Waldo
|-
| 2.74mm Luan (lauan) Plywood || 20[feed=3000,ppm=5] || Engrave || etched wood lightly || citybadger
|-
! LEATHER
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 30[feed=800,ppm=40] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 10[feed=800,ppm=40] || Deep stitching groove or deep engrave || A wide enough groove to be useful would require multiple adjacent passes || citybadger
|-
| 1.4mm Leather || 5[feed=800,ppm=40] || Lighly engrave || || citybadger
|-
! FABRIC
|-
! PLASTIC
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 35 [feed=300,ppm=25] || Cut || || citybadger
|-
| 3mm Clear Acrylic || 60 [feed=100,ppm=30] || Rough Cut || Two passes of this worked to quickly cut through, but melted the edges a bit || Wesley
|-
| 3mm Tinted Acrylic || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || settings to be determined || Charlie
|-
| 3mm Colored Acrylic || 24 [feed=300] || Cut || settings to be determined || unknown
|-
| Any Thickness Acrylic || # [feed=###] || Engrave || 30[feed=100] on a 50w lase || [http://lasercuttinglab.com lasercuttinglab.com]
|-
| 3mm Colored Delrin || # [feed=###,ppm=####] || Cut || my memory is it has to be cut quickly or the kerf will fuse behing the laser || Charlie
|-
! OTHER
|}