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''general idea/overview of dates: "[[Plenum]]"''
''general idea/overview of dates: "[[Plenum]]"''


Date/Time: <br />
Date/Time: 2023-11-22, 19:00 <br />
Attending Managers: <br />
Attending Managers: 2 present, 1 online<br>
Attending Members: <br />
Attending Members: 13 present, 1 online<br>
Online solution: "huddle" on [[slack]] - worked well!


= Topics =
== Project Presentations ==
Here's the list ''so far'' - please don't hesitate to add more! If you won't be able to attend, you can add your comments here or in the discussion to take part anyway :-)
Let's take up to 2{{x}}10 minutes before each plenum to show others what we're working on!  


== Project Presentations ==
* [[Andiarbeit]] showed his progress with his first (and very challenging) [[welding]] project: "tornado torches"
Let's take up to 2{{x}}20 minutes before each plenum to show others what we're working on! If you are interested in talking about your projects, please announce it here and/or via the [[Mailing List]]:
** instruction video on YouTube: ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-XYK6T6-aU Der Tornado in der Röhre]''
* [[Trix]] presented his [[CNC Mill|CNC milling]] project: making a personalized gift coin
** small details are very hard to get right - so many parameters to test, so little time...
** brass gives better results than the brass-nickel alloy used in 2 € coin centers
** workholding turned out to be tricky as well: how to achieve perfect alignment, minimum vibrations and no damage to the edges?
 
If you are interested in talking about your projects, please announce it here and/or via your favorite [[community]] channel before the next plenum - and of course, a [[project]] page would be perfect!!


* ''<please add your idea(s)!>''
== Recap of the [[Plenum/Meeting minutes/2023-06-14|Last Plenum]] ==
* ''<please add your idea(s)!>''
* [[Repair Café]]: both events (July & October) went well, the October one (on "World Repair Day") had more visitors than any before - 28 of 57 attempted repairs were successful!
** two new dates planned for 2024: ''currently'' looking at July 20th & October 19th
** check out #topic-repair on [[slack]]!


== Recap of the last plenum ==
== Topics ==


== New (and newly available) tools at the space ==
=== New Tools ===
* [[Bottle Cutter]]
* [[Bottle Cutter]]
* [[Rainbow E-1|water-filtered shop vac]]  
* [[Rainbow E-1|water-filtered shop vac]]  
* [[Welding Enclosure]] & [[Arc Welder]]
* beefy new [[F-Clamps|F-clamps]]
* in commissioning: [[Sliding Table Saw]]
** shout-out to the transport crew!
** progress tracked in [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues/305 #305]
* 5 [[Soldering Kits]] for events (stored in the [[office]] until needed)
** made possible by "Code Week" and "Meet & Code" funding
** we also have 5 or 6 Raspberry Pi Pico left over!
** feel free to request all of this equipment for any new event ideas :-)
* planned: massively improved router table - [https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/99816-verbesserung-einer-offenen-werkstatt support this investment on betterplace!]


''=> also see "[[Wish List]]"''
''=> also see "[[Wish List]]"''


== Collaboration possibilities ==
=== Management Update ===
Who's not in our [[Mailing List]] or [[Telegram Group]] yet? Also check out [[:Category:Community]]!
[[Johannes]], who has been volunteering as tutor and supervisor since the very beginning, is also joining the [[management]] team now! *applause*
 
=== Heating ===
Ideas for localized heating have been floating around - requirements:
 
* there is no way we can heat the entire space, local solutions are required
* power source should be electricity or (maybe) gas so we stay safe
* a timer should be integrated to limit energy costs and make sure no heater runs unattended


=== Do-something days ===
collection of rough options:
* infrared panels on rolling stations?
* heatable seat cushions in the common room?
* small "warmth cabin" inside another room?
** set up a cheap greenhouse?
** close off the gaming area and add a suspended ceiling?
*** see ''[[Trockenbau#Option: Raum im Raum]]'' for previous research in this direction
*** curtains instead of a fixed wall would leave the option of keeping the area open during summer
** apparently, used "Odenwalddecken" are often available cheaply if you deconstruct them yourself
* isolate the floor (in a selected area)?


=== [[Issues]] ===
'''Any solution to be pursued further needs detailed cost & effort research - please contribute so we can battle the cold together!'''


* [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+closed%3A2023-06-14..2023-11-08 closed issues since the last plenum] <br />
=== T-Shirts ===
* [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+created%3A2023-06-14..2023-11-08 new issues since the last plenum]
Who's interested in buying [https://www.comakingspace.org/shop/ CoMS T-shirts]? We have some left in stock and could think about ordering more!


=== Wiki ===
=== Bonus Programs ===
We will soon order new [[Bauhaus Cards]] - who's interested?
 
Amazon Smile has run out, but we have a much better (but less well known) option: [[Bildungsspender]]! Please check it out and support the Space with your regular shopping :-)
 
=== Collaboration Possibilities ===
Who's not in our [[slack]] or [[Telegram Group]] yet? Also check out [[:Category:Community]]!
 
==== Do-something days / Introduction days ====
Who would like to organize the next event? No key membership required!
 
==== [[Seminar Ideas]] ====
 
==== [[Issues]] ====
* [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+closed%3A2023-06-14..2023-11-22 closed issues since the last plenum] <br />
* [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+created%3A2023-06-14..2023-11-22 new issues since the last plenum]
 
==== Wiki ====
Please share your experiences with just about anything - the more people are [[Creating Wiki Content|creating wiki content]] together, the better!<br>=> have a look at [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/labels/wiki current "wiki" labeled issues] where help is especially welcome :-)
Please share your experiences with just about anything - the more people are [[Creating Wiki Content|creating wiki content]] together, the better!<br>=> have a look at [https://github.com/comakingspace/do-something/labels/wiki current "wiki" labeled issues] where help is especially welcome :-)


Also check out current projects that are [[:Category:Looking for Collaborators|looking for collaborators]] if you're a team player!
Also check out current projects that are [[:Category:Looking for Collaborators|looking for collaborators]] if you're a team player!


=== Area Patron Update ===
==== Area Patron Update ====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!Area !! Patron !! Update !! Members Feedback
!Area !! Patron !! Update !! Members Feedback
|-
|-
|[[Electronics Bench]] || [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] & [[User:Leo|Leo]] || ''any update?''  || ''any feedback/thanks?''
|[[Electronics Bench]] || [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] & [[User:Leo|Leo]] ||   || awesome storage improvement to keep the benches tidy!
|-
|-
|[[3D Printers]] || [[User:Leo|Leo]] & [[Kim]] || ''any update?'' || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|[[3D Printers]] || [[User:Leo|Leo]] & [[Kim]] || please '''[[Issue Tracker|report]]''' any problems so the patrons have a chance to act! Recently, it seems printers were sometimes left broken and the next unlucky person had to find out the hard way; this can also lead to half-baked repairs... || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|-
|-
|[[Woodturning]] || [[User:Lukas|Lukas]] || ''any update?'' || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|[[Woodturning]] || [[User:Lukas|Lukas]] || new tool holders thanks to several members! || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|-
|-
|[[CNC Router]] || [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] || ''any update?''  || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|[[CNC Router]] || [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] || ''any update?''  || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|-
|-
| Kitchen || [[Kim]] & [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] || ''any update?'' || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
| Kitchen || [[Kim]] & [[User:Johannes|Johannes]] || the fridge does not refill itself, everyone should do their part please! During winter, we may try to skip the fridge and just put the cash box near the crates under the countertop || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|-
|-
|[[Drilling Table]] (and screw/nail stuff)|| [[Keno]] || ''any update?''  || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
|[[Drilling Table]] (and screw/nail stuff)|| [[Keno]] || ''any update?''  || ''any feedback/thanks?''  
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** hand tools
** hand tools
* Metal Workshop, e.g.:
* Metal Workshop, e.g.:
** grinding
** grinding & welding ("hot metal area"): [[Jeddi]] would like to become a patron!
** welding
** hand tools
** hand tools
** Precious Plastic
** Precious Plastic
== [[Seminar Ideas]] ==


== Open Discussion ==
== Open Discussion ==
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* What went well?
* What went well?
* What should get done at the space (new issues)?
* What should get done at the space (new issues)?
Shoutout to [[Leo]] for taking the lead on the [[Belt and Disc Sander]] repair, and those who immediately answered his call for financial aid!


==Next Meeting ==
==Next Meeting ==
TBD - get in touch via [[slack]] (#topic-plenum) if you have suggestions!

Latest revision as of 23:17, 24 November 2023

Head

general idea/overview of dates: "Plenum"

Date/Time: 2023-11-22, 19:00
Attending Managers: 2 present, 1 online
Attending Members: 13 present, 1 online
Online solution: "huddle" on slack - worked well!

Project Presentations

Let's take up to 2 × 10 minutes before each plenum to show others what we're working on!

  • Andiarbeit showed his progress with his first (and very challenging) welding project: "tornado torches"
  • Trix presented his CNC milling project: making a personalized gift coin
    • small details are very hard to get right - so many parameters to test, so little time...
    • brass gives better results than the brass-nickel alloy used in 2 € coin centers
    • workholding turned out to be tricky as well: how to achieve perfect alignment, minimum vibrations and no damage to the edges?

If you are interested in talking about your projects, please announce it here and/or via your favorite community channel before the next plenum - and of course, a project page would be perfect!!

Recap of the Last Plenum

  • Repair Café: both events (July & October) went well, the October one (on "World Repair Day") had more visitors than any before - 28 of 57 attempted repairs were successful!
    • two new dates planned for 2024: currently looking at July 20th & October 19th
    • check out #topic-repair on slack!

Topics

New Tools

  • 5 Soldering Kits for events (stored in the office until needed)
    • made possible by "Code Week" and "Meet & Code" funding
    • we also have 5 or 6 Raspberry Pi Pico left over!
    • feel free to request all of this equipment for any new event ideas :-)

=> also see "Wish List"

Management Update

Johannes, who has been volunteering as tutor and supervisor since the very beginning, is also joining the management team now! *applause*

Heating

Ideas for localized heating have been floating around - requirements:

  • there is no way we can heat the entire space, local solutions are required
  • power source should be electricity or (maybe) gas so we stay safe
  • a timer should be integrated to limit energy costs and make sure no heater runs unattended

collection of rough options:

  • infrared panels on rolling stations?
  • heatable seat cushions in the common room?
  • small "warmth cabin" inside another room?
    • set up a cheap greenhouse?
    • close off the gaming area and add a suspended ceiling?
      • see Trockenbau#Option: Raum im Raum for previous research in this direction
      • curtains instead of a fixed wall would leave the option of keeping the area open during summer
    • apparently, used "Odenwalddecken" are often available cheaply if you deconstruct them yourself
  • isolate the floor (in a selected area)?

Any solution to be pursued further needs detailed cost & effort research - please contribute so we can battle the cold together!

T-Shirts

Who's interested in buying CoMS T-shirts? We have some left in stock and could think about ordering more!

Bonus Programs

We will soon order new Bauhaus Cards - who's interested?

Amazon Smile has run out, but we have a much better (but less well known) option: Bildungsspender! Please check it out and support the Space with your regular shopping :-)

Collaboration Possibilities

Who's not in our slack or Telegram Group yet? Also check out Category:Community!

Do-something days / Introduction days

Who would like to organize the next event? No key membership required!

Seminar Ideas

Issues

Wiki

Please share your experiences with just about anything - the more people are creating wiki content together, the better!
=> have a look at current "wiki" labeled issues where help is especially welcome :-)

Also check out current projects that are looking for collaborators if you're a team player!

Area Patron Update

Area Patron Update Members Feedback
Electronics Bench Johannes & Leo awesome storage improvement to keep the benches tidy!
3D Printers Leo & Kim please report any problems so the patrons have a chance to act! Recently, it seems printers were sometimes left broken and the next unlucky person had to find out the hard way; this can also lead to half-baked repairs... any feedback/thanks?
Woodturning Lukas new tool holders thanks to several members! any feedback/thanks?
CNC Router Johannes any update? any feedback/thanks?
Kitchen Kim & Johannes the fridge does not refill itself, everyone should do their part please! During winter, we may try to skip the fridge and just put the cash box near the crates under the countertop any feedback/thanks?
Drilling Table (and screw/nail stuff) Keno any update? any feedback/thanks?
Metal Lathe Luzian any update? any feedback/thanks?
Sanding Corner F.Huchinson (supported by Luca) any update? any feedback/thanks?
Laser Cutter Erik any update? any feedback/thanks?

Who else would like to become an Area Patron (Eckpate)?

  • wood workshop, e.g.:
    • saws
    • hand tools
  • Metal Workshop, e.g.:
    • grinding & welding ("hot metal area"): Jeddi would like to become a patron!
    • hand tools
    • Precious Plastic

Open Discussion

This is the place to talk about general improvements etc. - for example:

  • What did I do since the last plenum?
  • What am I planning to do until the next plenum?
  • What went wrong?
  • What went well?
  • What should get done at the space (new issues)?

Shoutout to Leo for taking the lead on the Belt and Disc Sander repair, and those who immediately answered his call for financial aid!

Next Meeting

TBD - get in touch via slack (#topic-plenum) if you have suggestions!

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