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previously on [[slack]]...
previously on [[slack]]...
* Idea of doing a short show and tell of projects at the beginning
* Idea of doing a short show and tell of projects at the beginning
* problem: Acquisition of presenters -how to solve?
* Problem: Acquisition of presenters -how to solve?
** Mitja: We should just try an open slot and if volunteers are there, let's go
** Mitja: We should just try an open slot and if volunteers are there, let's go


Today's volunteer: Joel - [[Project:Robot Arm]]
Today's volunteer: [[Joel]] with [[Project:Robot Arm]]


===Topic 1: Gaming Corner===
===Topic 1: Gaming Corner===
*It's there and beautiful!
* It's there and beautiful!
*unfortunately the radio signal at the new location is poor, there are random blackouts (loud crashing noise)
* Unfortunately, the radio signal at the new location is poor, there are random blackouts (loud crashing noise)


=== Topic 2: New Bandsaw ===
=== Topic 2: New Bandsaw ===
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* Gathering interest and willingness to help with funding suggested
* Gathering interest and willingness to help with funding suggested
* Mention of a potential model: [https://www.paulimot.de/holzbandsaege/mj14 Holzbandsäge MJ14 from paulimot.de]
* Mention of a potential model: [https://www.paulimot.de/holzbandsaege/mj14 Holzbandsäge MJ14 from paulimot.de]
* Mention of another potential model: [Premium 12" Bandsaw from recordpower.co.uk]
* Mention of another potential model: [https://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/premium-12-bandsaw Premium 12" Bandsaw from recordpower.co.uk]
* Suggestion of considering a second-hand bandsaw for cost savings but concerns about maintenance and quality
* Suggestion of considering a second-hand bandsaw for cost savings but concerns about maintenance and quality
* Alternative suggestion of building a bandsaw ourselves using a DIY guide from woodgears.ca --> difficult: takes a lot of work and might not be safe/durable in the end!
* Alternative suggestion of building a bandsaw ourselves using a DIY guide from woodgears.ca --> difficult: takes a lot of work and might not be safe/durable in the end!
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** can we somehow sell some old machines, perhaps via a reseller who will take care of refurbishing? Especially the large CNC mill might be too much for us
** can we somehow sell some old machines, perhaps via a reseller who will take care of refurbishing? Especially the large CNC mill might be too much for us
*** other CNC mill/router are under-used due to difficulty and lack of documentation
*** other CNC mill/router are under-used due to difficulty and lack of documentation
*** is there enough power (400 V, probably 32 A?)
** is there enough power (400 V, probably 32 A?)
* big question: how long until we have to decide?  
* big question: how long until we have to decide?


=== Topic 3: Getting a Plasma Cutter ===
=== Topic 3: Getting a Plasma Cutter ===
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* Suggestion of considering a cored wire welding machine for advantages in the metalworking area
* Suggestion of considering a cored wire welding machine for advantages in the metalworking area


* today's opinion: nice idea, but not a priority
today's opinion: nice idea, but not a priority
** the welding area is still not usable, which should be taken care of before the next diy machine
* the welding area is still not usable, which should be taken care of before the next diy machine
** the current machine offer (Topic 2) would probably bind the available resources (money and metalworking experts) if we decide to go for it
* the current machine offer (see Topic 2) would probably bind the available resources (money and metalworking experts) if we decide to go for it


===Topic 4: Repair Café ===
===Topic 4: Repair Café ===
Date: Sat July 8th, 14:00-18:00
Date: Sat July 8th, 14:00-18:00


* we need helpers: organizers (mainly need to know their way around the Space) and/or repairers!
* '''we need helpers''': organizers (mainly need to know their way around the Space) and/or repairers!
** Ökostadt Rhein-Neckar (main organizer) collects volunteers in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GWS9j39MLqeDAFs5vFeZ_5AewFmzRcXV-DiDBkAXl7c/edit?ts=5b046641#gid=1840701637 this Google Sheet]
** Ökostadt Rhein-Neckar (main organizer) collects volunteers in [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GWS9j39MLqeDAFs5vFeZ_5AewFmzRcXV-DiDBkAXl7c/edit?ts=5b046641#gid=1840701637 this Google Sheet]
* Rolf will see whether he can do electric checks again
* [[User:Hubirolf|Rolf]] will see whether he can do electric checks again
* other members present are probably not available
* other members present are probably not available
* please join the interest group on [[Slack]]: #topic-repair
* please join the interest group on [[Slack]]: #topic-repair
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*No key necessary, we will unlock you ;)
*No key necessary, we will unlock you ;)


*Philipp is interested and will pick a date!
*[[WalzPh]] is interested and will pick a date!


===Topic 6: Meet and Code===
===Topic 6: Meet and Code===
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* full requirements: [https://meet-and-code.org/de/de/conditions-of-participation conditions of participation]
* full requirements: [https://meet-and-code.org/de/de/conditions-of-participation conditions of participation]


* Keno thinks he could find several KI tutors from his work
* [[Keno]] thinks he could find several KI tutors from his work
* Keno could also do git and Python primers for sure
* Keno could also do git and Python primers for sure
* Koen has a computational modeling workshop in mind
* [[Koen]] has a computational modeling workshop in mind
* further ideas welcome! Let's discuss everything and write applications for several worthwhile concepts :-)
* further ideas welcome! Let's discuss everything and write applications for several worthwhile concepts :-)

Latest revision as of 23:29, 14 June 2023

Topics

Topic 0: Show & Tell

previously on slack...

  • Idea of doing a short show and tell of projects at the beginning
  • Problem: Acquisition of presenters -how to solve?
    • Mitja: We should just try an open slot and if volunteers are there, let's go

Today's volunteer: Joel with Project:Robot Arm

Topic 1: Gaming Corner

  • It's there and beautiful!
  • Unfortunately, the radio signal at the new location is poor, there are random blackouts (loud crashing noise)

Topic 2: New Bandsaw

previously on slack...

  • Discussion about getting a new bandsaw ongoing
  • Current bandsaw is on long-term loan and not suitable for resawing thick planks
  • Need someone to identify a suitable model
  • Financial constraints make immediate purchase unlikely
  • Gathering interest and willingness to help with funding suggested
  • Mention of a potential model: Holzbandsäge MJ14 from paulimot.de
  • Mention of another potential model: Premium 12" Bandsaw from recordpower.co.uk
  • Suggestion of considering a second-hand bandsaw for cost savings but concerns about maintenance and quality
  • Alternative suggestion of building a bandsaw ourselves using a DIY guide from woodgears.ca --> difficult: takes a lot of work and might not be safe/durable in the end!

new option: bundle of machines from the university for 5000 €

  • the bandsaw alone (Mössner Rekord 320, 210 mm workpiece height) is worth about 3500 €, a big CNC mill worth >30000 € refurbished
  • where to get the money (quick)?!
    • betterplace donations! Keno could already prepare a campaign
    • kickstarter style campaign with "rewards" like xy laser minutes?
    • Privatdarlehen to buy time?
    • can we somehow sell some old machines, perhaps via a reseller who will take care of refurbishing? Especially the large CNC mill might be too much for us
      • other CNC mill/router are under-used due to difficulty and lack of documentation
    • is there enough power (400 V, probably 32 A?)
  • big question: how long until we have to decide?

Topic 3: Getting a Plasma Cutter

previously on slack...

  • Description of a plasma cutter as a tool for cutting complex geometries out of metal plates
  • Cost estimation of a plasma cutter at around 300-400 Euro
  • Suggestion of a YouTube video showcasing a mostly printed CNC plasma cutter
  • Discussion about the absence of volunteers to maintain the CNC
  • Inquiry about the usefulness and price range of a plasma cutter
  • Criteria for acquiring new tools discussed, including financing, maintenance, and impact on the space and other tools
  • Agreement that a plasma cutter could be considered if the criteria are met
  • Previous focus on the welding area before considering a plasma cutter
  • Mention of advantages of a plasma cutter for building molds for Precious Plastic
  • Suggestion of considering a cored wire welding machine for advantages in the metalworking area

today's opinion: nice idea, but not a priority

  • the welding area is still not usable, which should be taken care of before the next diy machine
  • the current machine offer (see Topic 2) would probably bind the available resources (money and metalworking experts) if we decide to go for it

Topic 4: Repair Café

Date: Sat July 8th, 14:00-18:00

  • we need helpers: organizers (mainly need to know their way around the Space) and/or repairers!
  • Rolf will see whether he can do electric checks again
  • other members present are probably not available
  • please join the interest group on Slack: #topic-repair

Topic 5: Do-Something-Day

  • We need organizers for the next do something day
  • No key necessary, we will unlock you ;)
  • WalzPh is interested and will pick a date!

Topic 6: Meet and Code

Up to 500 € funding for workshops around programming for kids/youth in September or October - deadline for applications: Sep 13th

  • Keno thinks he could find several KI tutors from his work
  • Keno could also do git and Python primers for sure
  • Koen has a computational modeling workshop in mind
  • further ideas welcome! Let's discuss everything and write applications for several worthwhile concepts :-)