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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. <br />
<br />
[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* We have a public [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] too.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
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* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
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If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!<br />
<br />
Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
== Hardware Donations ==<br />
<br />
We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org <!-- bring all donations to Bloominglabs during our Public Hack Meetings (see above). !--><br />
This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.<br />
<br />
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<br />
== Current & Upcoming Events ==<br />
([[PastEvents]])<br />
<!--===[http://makevention.org Makevention!] 2021===<br />
Bloomington's Makevention MakerFair 2021 is being planned right now and is scheduled for August 28th, 2021. Please e-mail contact@makevention.org if you are interested in being involved.--><br />
<br />
===[[Public meetings]]!===<br />
Public nights returned in 2021.<br />
* Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm<br />
<!--* 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* Saturdays from 1pm until 4pm --><br />
* E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.<br />
* Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
* All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
===Introduction to Parkour===<br />
''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''<br />
<br />
* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN<br />
* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.<br />
<br />
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Workshops ==<br />
Workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. See our [[Workshops]] page for more information.<br />
<br />
''' Plant Tower Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday June 25rd, 2022 -- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM '''<br />
[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.<br />
<br />
Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.<br />
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''' Rain Barrel Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday June 25rd, 2022 -- 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM '''<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.<br />
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''<br />
<br />
== Current Initiatives ==<br />
<br />
These are things we are working on, or would like to see, to improve the space. If you are interested in any of these, feel free to work on it! If you are unsure where to start, please [[Main Page#Stay_informed|get in touch]]!<br />
<br />
* improve the tool and workspace arrangement and cleanliness<br />
* purge excess junk<br />
* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">vend snacks and drinks (we used to do this at the previous space, but haven't since moving)</span> Achieved!<br />
* <strike>revive the asset management system</strike>, and add our new assets to it<br />
* make Bloominglabs's web presence friendlier<br />
** The page you get when people from the public go to [http://bloominglabs.org bloominglabs.org] has an overwhelming amount of information on it.<br />
** The [[New Members]] page and the [[Membership Manual]] should be merged together.<br />
** In general, it would be great to see more participation in the wiki, especially on the [Projects] page.<br />
** It might be good to have a page that lists all members with their name, picture, username, email, interests, areas of the space they are familiar with, etc.<br />
* make the [[3D Printers]] more reliable, make the 3D printing process easier, and spread the knowledge<br />
* <strike>wire the CCTV system</strike><br />
* wire speakers in the lounge (and maybe in the classroom)<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==<br />
Currently we open to members but are closed to the public until the pandemic situation improves. <br />
<br />
Despite this we are still accepting new memberships! Since we are closed to the public for the time being please send mail to contact [at] bloominglabs dot org to arrange a tour and to learn more about our on-boarding process. Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.<br />
<br />
During normal non-pandemic conditions we would meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings were open to the public; anyone was welcome to attend. Having access to tools is only part of the equation. Socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting you'll find somebody who's interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
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* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
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* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* [http://www.kre8now.com Kre8Now (Lexington, Kentucky)] (related to the former Collexion space)<br />
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== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [https://73siara.org Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<!--<br />
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== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. <br />
<br />
[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* We have a public [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] too.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
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* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
<br />
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Also, we have an [http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1572418 Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs].<br />
If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!<br />
<br />
Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
== Hardware Donations ==<br />
<br />
We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org <!-- bring all donations to Bloominglabs during our Public Hack Meetings (see above). !--><br />
This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Current & Upcoming Events ==<br />
([[PastEvents]])<br />
<!--===[http://makevention.org Makevention!] 2021===<br />
Bloomington's Makevention MakerFair 2021 is being planned right now and is scheduled for August 28th, 2021. Please e-mail contact@makevention.org if you are interested in being involved.--><br />
<br />
===[[Public meetings]]!===<br />
Public nights returned in 2021.<br />
* Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm<br />
<!--* 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* Saturdays from 1pm until 4pm --><br />
* E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.<br />
* Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
* All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
===Introduction to Parkour===<br />
''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''<br />
<br />
* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN<br />
* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.<br />
<br />
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Workshops ==<br />
Workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. See our [[Workshops]] page for more information.<br />
<br />
''' Plant Tower Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday May 22rd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM '''<br />
[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.<br />
<br />
Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.<br />
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''' Rain Barrel Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday May 22rd, 2022 -- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM '''<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.<br />
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''<br />
<br />
== Current Initiatives ==<br />
<br />
These are things we are working on, or would like to see, to improve the space. If you are interested in any of these, feel free to work on it! If you are unsure where to start, please [[Main Page#Stay_informed|get in touch]]!<br />
<br />
* improve the tool and workspace arrangement and cleanliness<br />
* purge excess junk<br />
* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">vend snacks and drinks (we used to do this at the previous space, but haven't since moving)</span> Achieved!<br />
* <strike>revive the asset management system</strike>, and add our new assets to it<br />
* make Bloominglabs's web presence friendlier<br />
** The page you get when people from the public go to [http://bloominglabs.org bloominglabs.org] has an overwhelming amount of information on it.<br />
** The [[New Members]] page and the [[Membership Manual]] should be merged together.<br />
** In general, it would be great to see more participation in the wiki, especially on the [Projects] page.<br />
** It might be good to have a page that lists all members with their name, picture, username, email, interests, areas of the space they are familiar with, etc.<br />
* make the [[3D Printers]] more reliable, make the 3D printing process easier, and spread the knowledge<br />
* <strike>wire the CCTV system</strike><br />
* wire speakers in the lounge (and maybe in the classroom)<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==<br />
Currently we open to members but are closed to the public until the pandemic situation improves. <br />
<br />
Despite this we are still accepting new memberships! Since we are closed to the public for the time being please send mail to contact [at] bloominglabs dot org to arrange a tour and to learn more about our on-boarding process. Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.<br />
<br />
During normal non-pandemic conditions we would meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings were open to the public; anyone was welcome to attend. Having access to tools is only part of the equation. Socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting you'll find somebody who's interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
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* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].<br />
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
--><br />
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* [http://www.kre8now.com Kre8Now (Lexington, Kentucky)] (related to the former Collexion space)<br />
<br />
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [https://73siara.org Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<!--<br />
* <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s><br />
--><br />
<br />
== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2022-04-19T03:10:58Z<p>Heath: /* Upcoming Workshops */</p>
<hr />
<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. <br />
<br />
[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* We have a public [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] too.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
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* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
<br />
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Also, we have an [http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1572418 Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs].<br />
If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!<br />
<br />
Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
== Hardware Donations ==<br />
<br />
We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org <!-- bring all donations to Bloominglabs during our Public Hack Meetings (see above). !--><br />
This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Current & Upcoming Events ==<br />
([[PastEvents]])<br />
<!--===[http://makevention.org Makevention!] 2021===<br />
Bloomington's Makevention MakerFair 2021 is being planned right now and is scheduled for August 28th, 2021. Please e-mail contact@makevention.org if you are interested in being involved.--><br />
<br />
===[[Public meetings]]!===<br />
Public nights returned in 2021.<br />
* Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm<br />
<!--* 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* Saturdays from 1pm until 4pm --><br />
* E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.<br />
* Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
* All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
===Introduction to Parkour===<br />
''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''<br />
<br />
* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN<br />
* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.<br />
<br />
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Workshops ==<br />
Workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. See our [[Workshops]] page for more information.<br />
<br />
''' Plant Tower Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday April 23rd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM '''<br />
[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.<br />
<br />
Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.<br />
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''' Rain Barrel Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday April 23rd, 2022 -- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM '''<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.<br />
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''<br />
<br />
== Current Initiatives ==<br />
<br />
These are things we are working on, or would like to see, to improve the space. If you are interested in any of these, feel free to work on it! If you are unsure where to start, please [[Main Page#Stay_informed|get in touch]]!<br />
<br />
* improve the tool and workspace arrangement and cleanliness<br />
* purge excess junk<br />
* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">vend snacks and drinks (we used to do this at the previous space, but haven't since moving)</span> Achieved!<br />
* <strike>revive the asset management system</strike>, and add our new assets to it<br />
* make Bloominglabs's web presence friendlier<br />
** The page you get when people from the public go to [http://bloominglabs.org bloominglabs.org] has an overwhelming amount of information on it.<br />
** The [[New Members]] page and the [[Membership Manual]] should be merged together.<br />
** In general, it would be great to see more participation in the wiki, especially on the [Projects] page.<br />
** It might be good to have a page that lists all members with their name, picture, username, email, interests, areas of the space they are familiar with, etc.<br />
* make the [[3D Printers]] more reliable, make the 3D printing process easier, and spread the knowledge<br />
* <strike>wire the CCTV system</strike><br />
* wire speakers in the lounge (and maybe in the classroom)<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==<br />
Currently we open to members but are closed to the public until the pandemic situation improves. <br />
<br />
Despite this we are still accepting new memberships! Since we are closed to the public for the time being please send mail to contact [at] bloominglabs dot org to arrange a tour and to learn more about our on-boarding process. Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.<br />
<br />
During normal non-pandemic conditions we would meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings were open to the public; anyone was welcome to attend. Having access to tools is only part of the equation. Socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting you'll find somebody who's interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
<!--<br />
* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].<br />
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
--><br />
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* [http://www.kre8now.com Kre8Now (Lexington, Kentucky)] (related to the former Collexion space)<br />
<br />
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [https://73siara.org Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<!--<br />
* <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s><br />
--><br />
<br />
== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2022-04-19T03:10:30Z<p>Heath: /* Upcoming Workshops */</p>
<hr />
<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. <br />
<br />
[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* We have a public [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] too.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
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* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
<br />
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Also, we have an [http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1572418 Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs].<br />
If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!<br />
<br />
Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
== Hardware Donations ==<br />
<br />
We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org <!-- bring all donations to Bloominglabs during our Public Hack Meetings (see above). !--><br />
This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Current & Upcoming Events ==<br />
([[PastEvents]])<br />
<!--===[http://makevention.org Makevention!] 2021===<br />
Bloomington's Makevention MakerFair 2021 is being planned right now and is scheduled for August 28th, 2021. Please e-mail contact@makevention.org if you are interested in being involved.--><br />
<br />
===[[Public meetings]]!===<br />
Public nights returned in 2021.<br />
* Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm<br />
<!--* 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7pm to 10pm<br />
* Saturdays from 1pm until 4pm --><br />
* E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.<br />
* Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
* All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
===Introduction to Parkour===<br />
''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''<br />
<br />
* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN<br />
* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.<br />
<br />
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.<br />
<br />
== Upcoming Workshops ==<br />
Workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. See our [[Workshops]] page for more information.<br />
<br />
''' Plant Tower Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM '''<br />
[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.<br />
<br />
Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.<br />
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''' Rain Barrel Workshop '''<br />
''' Saturday April 23rd, 2021 -- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM '''<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.<br />
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''<br />
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== Current Initiatives ==<br />
<br />
These are things we are working on, or would like to see, to improve the space. If you are interested in any of these, feel free to work on it! If you are unsure where to start, please [[Main Page#Stay_informed|get in touch]]!<br />
<br />
* improve the tool and workspace arrangement and cleanliness<br />
* purge excess junk<br />
* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">vend snacks and drinks (we used to do this at the previous space, but haven't since moving)</span> Achieved!<br />
* <strike>revive the asset management system</strike>, and add our new assets to it<br />
* make Bloominglabs's web presence friendlier<br />
** The page you get when people from the public go to [http://bloominglabs.org bloominglabs.org] has an overwhelming amount of information on it.<br />
** The [[New Members]] page and the [[Membership Manual]] should be merged together.<br />
** In general, it would be great to see more participation in the wiki, especially on the [Projects] page.<br />
** It might be good to have a page that lists all members with their name, picture, username, email, interests, areas of the space they are familiar with, etc.<br />
* make the [[3D Printers]] more reliable, make the 3D printing process easier, and spread the knowledge<br />
* <strike>wire the CCTV system</strike><br />
* wire speakers in the lounge (and maybe in the classroom)<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==<br />
Currently we open to members but are closed to the public until the pandemic situation improves. <br />
<br />
Despite this we are still accepting new memberships! Since we are closed to the public for the time being please send mail to contact [at] bloominglabs dot org to arrange a tour and to learn more about our on-boarding process. Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.<br />
<br />
During normal non-pandemic conditions we would meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm and every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings were open to the public; anyone was welcome to attend. Having access to tools is only part of the equation. Socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting you'll find somebody who's interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
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* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
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* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* [http://www.kre8now.com Kre8Now (Lexington, Kentucky)] (related to the former Collexion space)<br />
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== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [https://73siara.org Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
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== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/WorkshopsWorkshops2022-01-11T14:14:31Z<p>Heath: /* Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM */</p>
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<div>[[Past Workshops]]<br />
<br />
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.<br />
<br />
Pre-registration is required, and payment is due at the time of registration. Virtual workshops will send out room links 24-48 hours before a class. Virtual workshops with kits will coordinate pick-up of kits. Please direct any questions to contact@bloominglabs.org.<br />
<br />
More workshops are still being added. Please join our announcement mailing list or follow us on Twitter! [[Main Page#Stay_informed|How to follow us]]<br />
<br />
If there is a specific workshop you would like to see, let us know! We have a Google form: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13wAPJM4NrCulRTFiXLjjgis0Q1FtasEvVNXEo2dMoX0/ Waitlist and Interest Sign-ups]. You can fill this out once for every desired workshop.<br />
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=October 2021=<br />
<br />
== Rain Barrel Workshop ==<br />
=== Sunday, October 24th, 2021 -- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ===<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
<br />
During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.<br />
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== Plant Tower Workshop ==<br />
=== Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ===<br />
[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]<br />
* Format: In-Person, outside<br />
* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members <br />
* Maximum Class Size: 3 students<br />
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Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.<br />
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Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.<br />
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=Ongoing=<br />
<br />
==Introduction to Parkour==<br />
=== Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ===<br />
<br />
* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN<br />
* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.<br />
<br />
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.<br />
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= Hosting Workshops =<br />
If you wish to host a workshop please look at [[Hosting_workshops]].<br />
<br />
[[Category:Workshops]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/RainBarrelsRainBarrels2021-03-13T00:33:45Z<p>Heath: /* Plant tower */</p>
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<div>I have a couple sources of cheap, one-use poly barrels. I will be making the following out the barrels:<br />
<br />
== Rain barrel ==<br />
The rain barrels are made from 55 gallon plastic barrels. I'm following these instructions https://www.instructables.com/How-to-make-a-rain-barrel-1<br />
<br />
If everything goes correctly and to plan, it takes about 15 minutes to make. The cost for the workshop is $40 for members, $50 for non-members.<br />
<br />
== Compost barrel ==<br />
A 55 gallon poly barrel is used to make the rolling compost barrel. More info to come.<br />
<br />
== Plant Tower ==<br />
Plant towers are made from 55 gallon plastic barrels. A finished barrel has around 50 pockets on the side and an open top for plants. There's also a tube in the center for compost. One plant barrel takes about 1.5 hours to make. <br />
Tools needed are:<br />
- jig saw<br />
- corded / cordless drill with step drill bit<br />
- propane torch<br />
- sharpie<br />
<br />
The cost for the workshop is $40 for members or $50 for non-members.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/RainBarrelsRainBarrels2021-03-13T00:27:52Z<p>Heath: /* Rain barrel */</p>
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<div>I have a couple sources of cheap, one-use poly barrels. I will be making the following out the barrels:<br />
<br />
== Rain barrel ==<br />
The rain barrels are made from 55 gallon plastic barrels. I'm following these instructions https://www.instructables.com/How-to-make-a-rain-barrel-1<br />
<br />
If everything goes correctly and to plan, it takes about 15 minutes to make. The cost for the workshop is $40 for members, $50 for non-members.<br />
<br />
== Compost barrel ==<br />
A 55 gallon poly barrel is used to make the rolling compost barrel. More info to come.<br />
<br />
== Barrel planter ==<br />
I will be using 30 gallon poly barrels to make the plant towers. I'm really excited to make these and hope they become a hit due to the amount of plants you can fit into a small space. More info to come.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T19:26:56Z<p>Heath: /* 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss */</p>
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<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus? - no STRONG opposition to a decision, doesn't mean everybody has to be 100% on board.<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Members Attending ==<br />
<br />
* Dan H.<br />
* Steve C.<br />
* Laura H.<br />
* Alex V.<br />
* Pete K.<br />
* Rebeca S.<br />
* Kevin M. <br />
* Tobias M.<br />
* Heath R.<br />
* Jenett T.<br />
* Matt H.<br />
* dosman<br />
* Jimmy L.<br />
* Sarah W-D. <br />
* Josh C.<br />
<br />
* Gavin W. (via Google Hangout)<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<nowiki><br />
</nowiki><br /><br />
<br /><br />
Financial Postamble<br /><br />
<br /><br />
2019 Expected Expenses<br /><br />
Rent: 1594.08 - Starting February<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /> <br />
Freshbooks: 32.5 ???<br /><br />
Gas: 40 <br /><br />
Garbage: 48 <br /><br />
Insurance: 73 <br /><br />
Internet: 70 <br /><br />
Water: 50 <br /><br />
Total: 2107.58 <br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 52.6895 <br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
** Essential Oils<br />
** Rain barrel / plant tower<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* [[2019 bylaw change proposals]] - broken out to a separate page to keep discussion clearer<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels<br />
** Essential Oils<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
*** Do we want to upgrade our laser? (90W, 120W, etc)<br />
*** Do we want to fundraise for a new big tool? (CNC table router, Wazer/water jet, CNC metal mill, etc)<br />
*** Still intend to sell 3rd lathe which can help raise funds (dosman)<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at dosmans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T17:48:51Z<p>Heath: /* 2018 year in review */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus? - no STRONG opposition to a decision, doesn't mean everybody has to be 100% on board.<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Members Attending ==<br />
<br />
* Dan H.<br />
* Steve C.<br />
* Laura H.<br />
* Alex V.<br />
* Pete K.<br />
* Rebeca S.<br />
* Kevin M. <br />
* Tobias M.<br />
* Heath R.<br />
* Jenett T.<br />
* Matt H.<br />
* dosman<br />
* Jimmy L.<br />
* Sarah W-D. <br />
* Josh C.<br />
<br />
* Gavin W. (via Google Hangout)<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<nowiki><br />
</nowiki><br /><br />
<br /><br />
Financial Postamble<br /><br />
<br /><br />
2019 Expected Expenses<br /><br />
Rent: 1594.08 - Starting February<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /> <br />
Freshbooks: 32.5 ???<br /><br />
Gas: 40 <br /><br />
Garbage: 48 <br /><br />
Insurance: 73 <br /><br />
Internet: 70 <br /><br />
Water: 50 <br /><br />
Total: 2107.58 <br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 52.6895 <br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
** Essential Oils<br />
** Rain barrel / plant tower<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* [[2019 bylaw change proposals]] - broken out to a separate page to keep discussion clearer<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
*** Do we want to upgrade our laser? (90W, 120W, etc)<br />
*** Do we want to fundraise for a new big tool? (CNC table router, Wazer/water jet, CNC metal mill, etc)<br />
*** Still intend to sell 3rd lathe which can help raise funds (dosman)<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at dosmans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T17:40:11Z<p>Heath: /* 2018 year in review */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus? - no STRONG opposition to a decision, doesn't mean everybody has to be 100% on board.<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Members Attending ==<br />
<br />
* Dan H.<br />
* Steve C.<br />
* Laura H.<br />
* Alex V.<br />
* Pete K.<br />
* Rebeca S.<br />
* Kevin M. <br />
* Tobias M.<br />
* Heath R.<br />
* Jenett T.<br />
* Matt H.<br />
* dosman<br />
* Jimmy L.<br />
* Sarah W-D. <br />
* Josh C.<br />
<br />
* Gavin W. (via Google Hangout)<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<nowiki><br />
</nowiki><br /><br />
<br /><br />
Financial Postamble<br /><br />
<br /><br />
2019 Expected Expenses<br /><br />
Rent: 1594.08 - Starting February<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /> <br />
Freshbooks: 32.5 ???<br /><br />
Gas: 40 <br /><br />
Garbage: 48 <br /><br />
Insurance: 73 <br /><br />
Internet: 70 <br /><br />
Water: 50 <br /><br />
Total: 2107.58 <br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 52.6895 <br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
** Essential Oils<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* [[2019 bylaw change proposals]] - broken out to a separate page to keep discussion clearer<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
*** Do we want to upgrade our laser? (90W, 120W, etc)<br />
*** Do we want to fundraise for a new big tool? (CNC table router, Wazer/water jet, CNC metal mill, etc)<br />
*** Still intend to sell 3rd lathe which can help raise funds (dosman)<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at dosmans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T14:45:11Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<nowiki><br />
</nowiki><br /><br />
<br /><br />
Financial Postamble<br /><br />
<br /><br />
2019 Expected Expenses<br /><br />
Rent: 1594.08 - Starting February<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /> <br />
Freshbooks: 32.5 ???<br /><br />
Gas: 40 <br /><br />
Garbage: 48 <br /><br />
Insurance: 73 <br /><br />
Internet: 70 <br /><br />
Water: 50 <br /><br />
Total: 2107.58 <br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 52.6895 <br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* [[2019 bylaw change proposals]] - broken out to a separate page to keep discussion clearer<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
*** Do we want to upgrade our laser? (90W, 120W, etc)<br />
*** Do we want to fundraise for a new big tool? (CNC table router, Wazer/water jet, CNC metal mill, etc)<br />
*** Still intend to sell 3rd lathe which can help raise funds (dosman)<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at dosmans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T14:44:41Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<nowiki><br />
</nowiki><br /><br />
<br /><br />
== Financial Postamble ==<br /><br />
<br /><br />
2019 Expected Expenses<br /><br />
Rent: 1594.08 - Starting February<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /> <br />
Freshbooks: 32.5 ???<br /><br />
Gas: 40 <br /><br />
Garbage: 48 <br /><br />
Insurance: 73 <br /><br />
Internet: 70 <br /><br />
Water: 50 <br /><br />
Total: 2107.58 <br /><br />
Full member rate / month: 52.6895 <br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* [[2019 bylaw change proposals]] - broken out to a separate page to keep discussion clearer<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
*** Do we want to upgrade our laser? (90W, 120W, etc)<br />
*** Do we want to fundraise for a new big tool? (CNC table router, Wazer/water jet, CNC metal mill, etc)<br />
*** Still intend to sell 3rd lathe which can help raise funds (dosman)<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at dosmans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T03:50:24Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member cost / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<nowiki>* started paying in October</nowiki><br />
<br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at Nathans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T03:49:47Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 <br /><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br /><br />
Garbage: 677.04<br /><br />
Gas*: 109.19<br /><br />
Insurance: 871.25<br /><br />
Internet: 897<br /><br />
Makevention: 277.66<br /><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br /><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br /><br />
Misc: 292.43<br /><br />
Parade: 41.78<br /><br />
Rent: 14968.25<br /><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br /><br />
Water*: 88.96<br /><br />
Government filings: 22<br /><br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br /><br />
Total income: 27775.10<br /><br />
Net change: 2139.64<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Savings account<br /><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br /><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br /><br />
Net change: 226.73<br /><br />
<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Monthly Expenses<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Rent: 1360.75<br /><br />
Electric: 200<br /><br />
Freshbooks: 20<br /><br />
Gas*: 40<br /><br />
Garbage: 48<br /><br />
Insurance: 73<br /><br />
Internet: 70<br /><br />
Water*: 50<br /><br />
Total: 1861.75<br /><br />
<br /><br />
Full member cost / month: 46.5<br /><br />
<br /><br />
* started paying in October<br />
<br /><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at Nathans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T03:43:29Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26 </br><br />
Freshbooks: 139.65</br><br />
Garbage: 677.04</br><br />
Gas*: 109.19</br><br />
Insurance: 871.25</br><br />
Internet: 897</br><br />
Makevention: 277.66</br><br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05</br><br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91</br><br />
Misc: 292.43</br><br />
Parade: 41.78</br><br />
Rent: 14968.25</br><br />
Rent Deposit: 1000</br><br />
Water*: 88.96</br><br />
Government filings: 22</br><br />
Workshop expenses: 135</br><br />
</br><br />
Total expenses: 25427.43</br><br />
Total income: 27775.10</br><br />
Net change: 2139.64</br><br />
</br><br />
Savings account</br><br />
Initial balance: 2376.83</br><br />
Ending balance: 2603.56</br><br />
Net change: 226.73</br><br />
</br><br />
</br><br />
Monthly Expenses</br><br />
</br><br />
Rent: 1360.75</br><br />
Electric: 200</br><br />
Freshbooks: 20</br><br />
Gas*: 40</br><br />
Garbage: 48</br><br />
Insurance: 73</br><br />
Internet: 70</br><br />
Water*: 50</br><br />
Total: 1861.75</br><br />
</br><br />
Full member cost / month: 46.5</br><br />
</br><br />
* started paying in October<br />
</br><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at Nathans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T03:42:08Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
<nowiki><br />
Electric: 1924.26<br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br />
Garbage: 677.04<br />
Gas*: 109.19<br />
Insurance: 871.25<br />
Internet: 897<br />
Makevention: 277.66<br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br />
Misc: 292.43<br />
Parade: 41.78<br />
Rent: 14968.25<br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br />
Water*: 88.96<br />
Government filings: 22<br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br />
<br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br />
Total income: 27775.10<br />
Net change: 2139.64<br />
<br />
Savings account<br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br />
Net change: 226.73<br />
<br />
<br />
Monthly Expenses<br />
<br />
Rent: 1360.75<br />
Electric: 200<br />
Freshbooks: 20<br />
Gas*: 40<br />
Garbage: 48<br />
Insurance: 73<br />
Internet: 70<br />
Water*: 50<br />
Total: 1861.75<br />
<br />
Full member cost / month: 46.5<br />
<br />
* started paying in October</nowiki><br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at Nathans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/2019_Yearly_Meeting2019 Yearly Meeting2019-02-17T03:39:43Z<p>Heath: /* Financial Preamble */</p>
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<div><!--[[2019_Yearly_Meeting_Notes|Notes from the meeting]]--><br />
<br />
= Boominglabs 2019 Yearly Meeting Agenda =<br />
== Annual Meeting Preface ==<br />
* Welcome, new members since last annual meeting!<br />
* What is Consensus?<br />
* What is membership, and how does that happen?<br />
* What are donuts, and how do they magically appear?<br />
<br />
== Financial Preamble ==<br />
<br />
<br />
Electric: 1924.26<br />
Freshbooks: 139.65<br />
Garbage: 677.04<br />
Gas*: 109.19<br />
Insurance: 871.25<br />
Internet: 897<br />
Makevention: 277.66<br />
Lowes/Menards: 1619.05<br />
Metal Shop: 2363.91<br />
Misc: 292.43<br />
Parade: 41.78<br />
Rent: 14968.25<br />
Rent Deposit: 1000<br />
Water*: 88.96<br />
Government filings: 22<br />
Workshop expenses: 135<br />
<br />
Total expenses: 25427.43<br />
Total income: 27775.10<br />
Net change: 2139.64<br />
<br />
Savings account<br />
Initial balance: 2376.83<br />
Ending balance: 2603.56<br />
Net change: 226.73<br />
<br />
<br />
Monthly Expenses<br />
<br />
Rent: 1360.75<br />
Electric: 200<br />
Freshbooks: 20<br />
Gas*: 40<br />
Garbage: 48<br />
Insurance: 73<br />
Internet: 70<br />
Water*: 50<br />
Total: 1861.75<br />
<br />
Full member cost / month: 46.5<br />
<br />
* started paying in October<br />
<br />
== 2018 year in review ==<br />
<br />
* Member survey results<br />
* Member exit survey results<br />
** Need to send out exit surveys to members who left<br />
* Who have we collaborated with?<br />
** Community Foundation (STEM Lunches)<br />
** MCPL<br />
** Wonderlab<br />
* What workshops did we have?<br />
** Blender<br />
** Needle felting (attempted)<br />
** Soldering (x2)<br />
** Laser cutting and engraving<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Micropython and IoT<br />
** Build an IoT Switch (Jay Sissom)<br />
** Welding Day<br />
** Machining (x2)<br />
** Makevention onsite workshops:<br />
*** Lockpicking<br />
*** Soldering<br />
** Needle felting (actual)<br />
** #badgelife (with special guest hosts mzbat and 'Frank the Tank')<br />
<br />
* Makevention<br />
** 2018 (Year 6!) - how did it go?<br />
***Financial Report<br />
** 2019<br />
* Trebuchet.<br />
* Fundraising, donations, and attempts<br />
* The Move Pt2: The Move In<br />
** Remodeling<br />
** Space definition<br />
** Continuing work<br />
<br />
== Break for Lunch ==<br />
<br />
== Officer elections ==<br />
* Prospective Nominees:<br />
** President: LaserDan<br />
** Treasurer: Heath<br />
** Secretary: Sarah<br />
** At-large: Laura, Pete, Alex, Jimmy<br />
<br />
== 2019 Pressing issues, goals, and things to discuss ==<br />
* The Space!<br />
** How happy are we? Do we want to talk with Mark now about a long-term lease?<br />
** How much do we need the kitchen?<br />
* Members!<br />
** Better onboarding needed, but how?<br />
** Better access to spaces, ''but how''? /s<br />
** Member photo wall<br />
* Software infrastructure<br />
** FreshBooks price increase<br />
*** Alternatives matrix<br />
*** How do you pronounce "Apricot"?<br />
** Actually getting other systems off Dosman's Linode instance<br />
* Security infrastructure<br />
** Additional RFID equipment<br />
** New door?<br />
** Cameras<br />
** Reflective film for glass doors<br />
* Cleanliness and excellence<br />
** "Is this the best use of this space?"<br />
** "What if someone parked their stuff in space I wanted to work in?"<br />
** "What if someone put a parking sticker on my project?"<br />
** "<br />
* Other space needs<br />
** Fume hood exhaust hole<br />
** Enhance dust collection w/filter & cyclone/baffle<br />
** Good shop-vac to replace Gavin's<br />
** ??<br />
* Membership goals<br />
* Workshops, Workshops, Workshops!<br />
** Machine knitting (already on the schedule)<br />
** Laser cutting<br />
** Soldering<br />
** Book binding<br />
** Sustainabarrels?<br />
** Welding?<br />
** Arduino<br />
** Fun with LEDs<br />
** Needle felting<br />
** How not to be on fire/Avoiding being called "Stumpy" (workshop safety)<br />
** Resin casting<br />
** Recording your work (photo/video)?<br />
** Tool overview?<br />
* Non-workshop event days<br />
** Open houses<br />
** Rummage sales<br />
** DANGER DAYS!<br />
** Show and Yell<br />
** FIY days<br />
* Space workdays<br />
** Recycling runs (req. commandeering a truck)<br />
** Cleaning<br />
** Maintenance<br />
** Junk teardown<br />
** Repair<br />
* We have a wind turbine generator in storage at Nathans that belongs to the space<br />
** And two power inverters in the electronics room for battery charging<br />
** And a large solar cell in the members room which Will left behind<br />
* Laboratory fume hood vent hookup<br />
* Makevention<br />
** Volunteers vs Exhibitors<br />
** Bloominglabs booth<br />
*** Dedicated runner who is not the booth organizer<br />
*** Members who have booths should not double-dip on Bloominglabs vending space<br />
** Committee members? JOIN US!<br />
* Anything else?<br />
[[Category:Meetings]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2018-11-30T02:42:56Z<p>Heath: /* Workshops */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm, and '''for a trial period, Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm,''' and are family friendly.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
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<br />
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===<br />
*'''Makevention!'''<br />
** Our annual celebration of local makers<br />
** August 25, from 10am until 4pm at the Monroe Convention Center<br />
** Bring your belt sander to race!<br />
** New this year: presentations and workshops<br />
*** Learn how to solder, crochet, make chainmail, and more!<br />
*** Learn about the re-creation of the Howe Horseless Carriage<br />
** Get hands-on with soap, puzzles, locks, lasers, and robots<br />
** Fun for all ages and degrees of nerdery<br />
** Check out more at [http://makevention.org http://makevention.org]<br />
<br />
*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''<br />
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm<br />
** Saturdays in August from 1pm until 5pm<br />
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
** All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Workshops ==<br />
<br />
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details. <br />
<br />
<b>Essential Oils Workshop</b><br><br />
December 8th<br><br />
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 2pm - 3pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Learn how to make your own essential oil body care products.<br />
<br />
Nabors Holistic (Jessica Nabors) will be leading a class where you learn the science behind how essential oils can support a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn how to make 3 of your own body care products, which can save you money in the future. This would also be an excellent opportunity to use what you learn to create awesome, non-toxic Christmas gifts. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. There are only 10 spots available for this workshop, so sign up quick as it will fill up fast!<br><br><br />
[[File:Essential_Oils.jpeg|200px]]<br />
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<b>Previous workshops</b><br />
<br />
<b>Halloween Workshop: Freaky Felting</b><br /><br />
October 23<br><br />
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 6pm - 8pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Spooky, stabbity, squishy fiber mutilation mayhem!<br />
<br />
Stab together some wool into ghosts, ghouls, and Great Pumpkins. Learn the art of avoiding stabbing yourself in the hand with a barbed needle while making an awesome decoration for Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or that most festive of holidays, The Last Day of October.<br />
<br />
This workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, costs $15, and includes project materials.<br />
<br />
The streets will flow with the blood of needle felters!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Make a Plant Tower</b><Br><br />
November 18th<br><br />
Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm<br><br />
Description: Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants. Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube within a 3 hour class.<br><br />
[[File:with flowers.jpg]]<br />
<br />
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** July 30th<br />
** Come learn to solder! No prior experience necessary. You will assemble a fun working electronic circuit. <br />
** Cost is $20 per person, class runs from 7-9pm.<br />
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<br />
== Current Initiatives ==<br />
*Space Improvements<br />
**Tool and workspace arrangement<br />
<br />
<br />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details. If you are a new member please check out the [[New Members]] page as well.<br />
<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
* <strike>[http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville, Kentucky)]</strike><br />
* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].<br />
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* <strike>[http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]</strike> Merged with i3 Detroit<br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
* [https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] (Lexington, Kentucky)<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive] (Elkhart, Indiana)<br />
<br />
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s><br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<br />
== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
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<hr />
<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm, and '''for a trial period, Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm,''' and are family friendly.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
<br />
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<br />
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===<br />
*'''Makevention!'''<br />
** Our annual celebration of local makers<br />
** August 25, from 10am until 4pm at the Monroe Convention Center<br />
** Bring your belt sander to race!<br />
** New this year: presentations and workshops<br />
*** Learn how to solder, crochet, make chainmail, and more!<br />
*** Learn about the re-creation of the Howe Horseless Carriage<br />
** Get hands-on with soap, puzzles, locks, lasers, and robots<br />
** Fun for all ages and degrees of nerdery<br />
** Check out more at [http://makevention.org http://makevention.org]<br />
<br />
*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''<br />
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm<br />
** Saturdays in August from 1pm until 5pm<br />
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
** All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
== Workshops ==<br />
<br />
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details. <br />
<br />
<b>Essential Oils Workshop</b><br><br />
December 8th<br><br />
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 2pm - 3pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Learn how to make your own essential oil body care products.<br />
<br />
Nabors Holistic (Jessica Nabors) will be leading a class where you learn the science behind how essential oils can support a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn how to make 3 of your own body care products, which can save you money in the future. This would also be an excellent opportunity to use what you learn to create awesome, non-toxic Christmas gifts. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. There are only 10 spots available for this workshop, so sign up quick as it will fill up fast!<br />
[[File:Essential_Oils.jpeg|200px]]<br />
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<b>Previous workshops</b><br />
<br />
<b>Halloween Workshop: Freaky Felting</b><br /><br />
October 23<br><br />
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 6pm - 8pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Spooky, stabbity, squishy fiber mutilation mayhem!<br />
<br />
Stab together some wool into ghosts, ghouls, and Great Pumpkins. Learn the art of avoiding stabbing yourself in the hand with a barbed needle while making an awesome decoration for Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or that most festive of holidays, The Last Day of October.<br />
<br />
This workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, costs $15, and includes project materials.<br />
<br />
The streets will flow with the blood of needle felters!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Make a Plant Tower</b><Br><br />
November 18th<br><br />
Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm<br><br />
Description: Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants. Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube within a 3 hour class.<br><br />
[[File:with flowers.jpg]]<br />
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== Current Initiatives ==<br />
*Space Improvements<br />
**Tool and workspace arrangement<br />
<br />
<br />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details. If you are a new member please check out the [[New Members]] page as well.<br />
<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
* <strike>[http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville, Kentucky)]</strike><br />
* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].<br />
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* <strike>[http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]</strike> Merged with i3 Detroit<br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
* [https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] (Lexington, Kentucky)<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive] (Elkhart, Indiana)<br />
<br />
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s><br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<br />
== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2018-11-30T02:30:28Z<p>Heath: /* Workshops */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm, and '''for a trial period, Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm,''' and are family friendly.<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].<br />
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<br />
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].<br />
* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
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Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].<br />
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=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===<br />
*'''Makevention!'''<br />
** Our annual celebration of local makers<br />
** August 25, from 10am until 4pm at the Monroe Convention Center<br />
** Bring your belt sander to race!<br />
** New this year: presentations and workshops<br />
*** Learn how to solder, crochet, make chainmail, and more!<br />
*** Learn about the re-creation of the Howe Horseless Carriage<br />
** Get hands-on with soap, puzzles, locks, lasers, and robots<br />
** Fun for all ages and degrees of nerdery<br />
** Check out more at [http://makevention.org http://makevention.org]<br />
<br />
*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''<br />
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm<br />
** Saturdays in August from 1pm until 5pm<br />
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
** All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
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<br />
== Workshops ==<br />
<br />
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details. <br />
<br />
<b>Essential Oils Workshop</b><br><br />
December 8th<br><br />
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 2pm - 3pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Learn how to make your own essential oil body care products.<br />
<br />
Nabors Holistic (Jessica Nabors) will be leading a class where you learn the science behind how essential oils can support a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn how to make 3 of your own body care products, which can save you money in the future. This would also be an excellent opportunity to use what you learn to create awesome, non-toxic Christmas gifts. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. There are only 10 spots available for this workshop, so sign up quick as it will fill up fast!<br />
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<b>Previous workshops</b><br />
<br />
<b>Halloween Workshop: Freaky Felting</b><br /><br />
October 23<br><br />
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 6pm - 8pm<br><br />
<br />
Description: Spooky, stabbity, squishy fiber mutilation mayhem!<br />
<br />
Stab together some wool into ghosts, ghouls, and Great Pumpkins. Learn the art of avoiding stabbing yourself in the hand with a barbed needle while making an awesome decoration for Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or that most festive of holidays, The Last Day of October.<br />
<br />
This workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, costs $15, and includes project materials.<br />
<br />
The streets will flow with the blood of needle felters!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Make a Plant Tower</b><Br><br />
November 18th<br><br />
Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members<br><br />
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm<br><br />
Description: Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants. Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube within a 3 hour class.<br><br />
[[File:with flowers.jpg]]<br />
<br />
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** July 30th<br />
** Come learn to solder! No prior experience necessary. You will assemble a fun working electronic circuit. <br />
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<br />
== Current Initiatives ==<br />
*Space Improvements<br />
**Tool and workspace arrangement<br />
<br />
<br />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details. If you are a new member please check out the [[New Members]] page as well.<br />
<br />
<br />
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.<br />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.<br />
<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.<br />
<br />
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview<br />
<br />
<br />
== What is a hackerspace? ==<br />
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]<br />
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]<br />
* <strike>[http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville, Kentucky)]</strike><br />
* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].<br />
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)] <br />
* <strike>[http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]</strike> Merged with i3 Detroit<br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]<br />
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike><br />
* [https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] (Lexington, Kentucky)<br />
* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive] (Elkhart, Indiana)<br />
<br />
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]<br />
* <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s><br />
* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]<br />
* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]<br />
* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]<br />
<br />
== Special Wiki Pages ==<br />
[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/MedicineCabinetsMedicineCabinets2016-02-27T05:18:57Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div>I bought quite a few cabinets that were store returns. Quite a few had either came apart or needed some pieces replaced. Most of the repairs I did was replacing sides because the hinge screws blew out of the plywood or re-gluing the cabinet door. <br />
<br />
<b><u>Sides</u></b><br><br />
Since the cabinets were white, I bought some white shelving from menards that were a little thicker. I then cut pieces to fit and re-attached the sides. <br />
<br />
<b><u>Front</u></b><br><br />
Several of the front doors weren't glued very well and fell apart, so I made a holding jig that would allow me to clamp the sides together while the glue cured.<br />
<br />
Two of these cabinets were deemed good enough to become the medicine cabinets in the master bath, which I will call a success.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/HeathsProjectsHeathsProjects2016-02-27T05:06:19Z<p>Heath: /* Done-ish */</p>
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<div>It's alive (or at least on life support)!<br />
<br />
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== Done-ish ==<br />
* [[CribbageBoard|Cribbage Boards]]<br />
* [[MedicineCabinets|Medicine Cabinet Repair]]<br />
<br />
== Ongoing ==<br />
* [[RainBarrels|Barrel repurposing]]<br />
<br />
== Future ==<br />
* [[RocketStove|Rocket Stove / Rocket heating]]<br />
* [[HeathsBicycles|Build bicycles]]<br />
* [[HeathsGenBike|Generator bike]]<br />
* [[gardenShed|Garden shed]]<br />
* [[raisedGarden|Raised garden]]<br />
* [[HeathsWelder|Microwave welder]]<br />
and many more...</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T05:04:34Z<p>Heath: /* Background */</p>
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<div>== Background ==<br />
Growing up, I learned to play cribbage on some cribbage boards that my grandfather made. It was common for him to make boards and give them as gifts. We still have a couple floating around. Sadly, he died when I was five, so I didn't get a chance to learn any wood working from him. Below are my own attempts at making cribbage boards / tables using some of the same tools with some modern technology to help me out.<br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
This cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife, Laura, christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) given to me from co-worker from the remains of a flooring project.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using punctuation bullets in a table layout. I printed the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes with an 1/8" brad point drill bit. I drilled and cut out the peg / card holes in two more pieces of jatoba and glued them to the bottom of the peg boards. The ends are held closed using magnets. I will probably properly glue them in someday. There is enough room inside for the pegs and a deck of cards.<br />
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Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
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==Cherri cribbage board==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
Laura requested that I make a cribbage table for her friend Augusta, who learned cribbage from us and loved it. Being that I was a member of Bloominglabs and had acquired a few more skills since the first board, I decided on a different build this time. I thought it would be easier if I just made it as one board with holes drilled in the side, like my grandpa made, but one thing always bothered me about that style: you had to rely on friction to hold the cards in. My solution was to build in a slot that would hold the pegs and cards in place while stored.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
Wood: from my wood burning stock. I picked up the piece and thought "I can get a cribbage board out of that".<br />
pegs: ebay (same vendor as Laura's board). <br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
I took the huge chunk of wood and started cutting off pieces on the table saw at the space. A non-member that came to visit now and again offered for me to come out and use his wood working tools as they were better than what the space had and I gladly accepted. This allowed the board to be truly square and use a router to carve out the slot. For the holder, we got it close to the size of the slot and then I started slowly sanding it down till it fit perfectly. I also drilled a couple small holes in the board and the slot for magnets to hold the slot in place. For the holes, I used a 3/4" Forstner bit for clean sides and flat bottoms. <br />
For the peg holes, I decided to use Bloominglabs newest toy, the laser cutter. I first tried to completely cut out the holes using the laser, but that just ended in fire in the test subject. My next idea was to use it to mark the holes and then drill them, which proved much better. Knowing what I know now, I could have done this portion much better and faster (vector cutting a small mark instead of rastering), but it still worked. <br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Laura's cribbage table==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
The cribbage board is nice and all, but having a cribbage table is obviously a step up. Another bonus for Laura is she's able to keep track of her own score instead of me having to do both. My grandpa had made one that my mom still has, but there's no room to properly play on the board without getting in the way of the pegs. When this table came into my possession, I knew exactly what I would use it for. This was my wedding anniversary gift to Laura for 2015. We played over 250 games on it that year. One improvement I would make to the table is to add a small drawer on one side to hold the pegs and cards.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
Table: as a payment from a friend I helped move. He didn't have the space for it.<br />
Pegs: chrome rods from old printers<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
From the table design, I knew that one side would be for the pegs and the other for playing cards. I measured the peg area and discovered that a 1/2" hole separation worked perfectly. I penciled in my marks and used the contraption shown below with varying success. Unfortunately, the drill press couldn't reach the middle holes, so I ended up drilling them by hand anyway.<br />
To decide what size holes I needed, I looked through the chrome rods we had in the space. I found several 6mm rods, for which 15/64" drill bits work well. After cutting the pegs on the band saw, I put them in the lathe to clean and knurl the ends.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T05:03:56Z<p>Heath: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
Growing up, I learned to play cribbage on some cribbage boards that my grandfather made. It was common for him to make boards and give them as gifts. We still have a couple floating around. Sadly, he died when I was five, so I didn't get a chance to learn any wood working from him. Below are my own attempts at making cribbage boards / tables using some of the same tools with some modern technology to help me out.<br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
This cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife, Laura, christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) given to me from co-worker from the remains of a flooring project.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using punctuation bullets in a table layout. I printed the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes with an 1/8" brad point drill bit. I drilled and cut out the peg / card holes in two more pieces of jatoba and glued them to the bottom of the peg boards. The ends are held closed using magnets. I will probably properly glue them in someday. There is enough room inside for the pegs and a deck of cards.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Cherri cribbage board==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
Laura requested that I make a cribbage table for her friend Augusta, who learned cribbage from us and loved it. Being that I was a member of Bloominglabs and had acquired a few more skills since the first board, I decided on a different build this time. I thought it would be easier if I just made it as one board with holes drilled in the side, like my grandpa made, but one thing always bothered me about that style: you had to rely on friction to hold the cards in. My solution was to build in a slot that would hold the pegs and cards in place while stored.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
Wood: from my wood burning stock. I picked up the piece and thought "I can get a cribbage board out of that".<br />
pegs: ebay (same vendor as Laura's board). <br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
I took the huge chunk of wood and started cutting off pieces on the table saw at the space. A non-member that came to visit now and again offered for me to come out and use his wood working tools as they were better than what the space had and I gladly accepted. This allowed the board to be truly square and use a router to carve out the slot. For the holder, we got it close to the size of the slot and then I started slowly sanding it down till it fit perfectly. I also drilled a couple small holes in the board and the slot for magnets to hold the slot in place. For the holes, I used a 3/4" Forstner bit for clean sides and flat bottoms. <br />
For the peg holes, I decided to use Bloominglabs newest toy, the laser cutter. I first tried to completely cut out the holes using the laser, but that just ended in fire in the test subject. My next idea was to use it to mark the holes and then drill them, which proved much better. Knowing what I know now, I could have done this portion much better and faster (vector cutting a small mark instead of rastering), but it still worked. <br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Laura's cribbage table==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br><br />
The cribbage board is nice and all, but having a cribbage table is obviously a step up. Another bonus for Laura is she's able to keep track of her own score instead of me having to do both. My grandpa had made one that my mom still has, but there's no room to properly play on the board without getting in the way of the pegs. When this table came into my possession, I knew exactly what I would use it for. This was my wedding anniversary gift to Laura for 2015. We played over 250 games on it that year. One improvement I would make to the table is to add a small drawer on one side to hold the pegs and cards.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b><br><br />
Table: as a payment from a friend I helped move. He didn't have the space for it.<br />
Pegs: chrome rods from old printers<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b><br><br />
From the table design, I knew that one side would be for the pegs and the other for playing cards. I measured the peg area and discovered that a 1/2" hole separation worked perfectly. I penciled in my marks and used the contraption shown below with varying success. Unfortunately, the drill press couldn't reach the middle holes, so I ended up drilling them by hand anyway.<br />
To decide what size holes I needed, I looked through the chrome rods we had in the space. I found several 6mm rods, for which 15/64" drill bits work well. After cutting the pegs on the band saw, I put them in the lathe to clean and knurl the ends.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T05:02:51Z<p>Heath: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
Growing up, I learned to play cribbage on some cribbage boards that my grandfather made. It was common for him to make boards and give them as gifts. We still have a couple floating around. Sadly, he died when I was five, so I didn't get a chance to learn any wood working from him. Below are my own attempts at making cribbage boards / tables using some of the same tools with some modern technology to help me out.<br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b></br><br />
This cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife, Laura, christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b></br><br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) given to me from co-worker from the remains of a flooring project.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b></br><br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using punctuation bullets in a table layout. I printed the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes with an 1/8" brad point drill bit. I drilled and cut out the peg / card holes in two more pieces of jatoba and glued them to the bottom of the peg boards. The ends are held closed using magnets. I will probably properly glue them in someday. There is enough room inside for the pegs and a deck of cards.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Cherri cribbage board==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b></br><br />
Laura requested that I make a cribbage table for her friend Augusta, who learned cribbage from us and loved it. Being that I was a member of Bloominglabs and had acquired a few more skills since the first board, I decided on a different build this time. I thought it would be easier if I just made it as one board with holes drilled in the side, like my grandpa made, but one thing always bothered me about that style: you had to rely on friction to hold the cards in. My solution was to build in a slot that would hold the pegs and cards in place while stored.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b></br><br />
Wood: from my wood burning stock. I picked up the piece and thought "I can get a cribbage board out of that".<br />
pegs: ebay (same vendor as Laura's board). <br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b></br><br />
I took the huge chunk of wood and started cutting off pieces on the table saw at the space. A non-member that came to visit now and again offered for me to come out and use his wood working tools as they were better than what the space had and I gladly accepted. This allowed the board to be truly square and use a router to carve out the slot. For the holder, we got it close to the size of the slot and then I started slowly sanding it down till it fit perfectly. I also drilled a couple small holes in the board and the slot for magnets to hold the slot in place. For the holes, I used a 3/4" Forstner bit for clean sides and flat bottoms. <br />
For the peg holes, I decided to use Bloominglabs newest toy, the laser cutter. I first tried to completely cut out the holes using the laser, but that just ended in fire in the test subject. My next idea was to use it to mark the holes and then drill them, which proved much better. Knowing what I know now, I could have done this portion much better and faster (vector cutting a small mark instead of rastering), but it still worked. <br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Laura's cribbage table==<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b></br><br />
The cribbage board is nice and all, but having a cribbage table is obviously a step up. Another bonus for Laura is she's able to keep track of her own score instead of me having to do both. My grandpa had made one that my mom still has, but there's no room to properly play on the board without getting in the way of the pegs. When this table came into my possession, I knew exactly what I would use it for. This was my wedding anniversary gift to Laura for 2015. We played over 250 games on it that year. One improvement I would make to the table is to add a small drawer on one side to hold the pegs and cards.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Materials</u></b></br><br />
Table: as a payment from a friend I helped move. He didn't have the space for it.<br />
Pegs: chrome rods from old printers<br />
<br />
<b><u>Build</u></b></br><br />
From the table design, I knew that one side would be for the pegs and the other for playing cards. I measured the peg area and discovered that a 1/2" hole separation worked perfectly. I penciled in my marks and used the contraption shown below with varying success. Unfortunately, the drill press couldn't reach the middle holes, so I ended up drilling them by hand anyway.<br />
To decide what size holes I needed, I looked through the chrome rods we had in the space. I found several 6mm rods, for which 15/64" drill bits work well. After cutting the pegs on the band saw, I put them in the lathe to clean and knurl the ends.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T04:19:32Z<p>Heath: /* Laura's cribbage board */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
Growing up, I learned to play cribbage on some cribbage boards that my grandfather made. It was common for him to make boards and give them as gifts. We still have a couple floating around. Sadly, he died when I was five, so I didn't get a chance to learn any wood working from him. Below are my own attempts at making cribbage boards / tables using some of the same tools with some modern technology to help me out.<br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
This cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife, Laura, christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy.<br />
<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) given to me from co-worker from the remains of a flooring project.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using punctuation bullets in a table layout. I printed the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes. I drilled and cut out the peg / card holes in two more pieces of jatoba and glued them to the peg boards. The ends are held closed using magnets. I will probably properly glue them in someday. There is enough room inside for the pegs and a deck of cards.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage board"><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Cherri cribbage board"><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage table"><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T04:13:00Z<p>Heath: /* Story */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
Growing up, I learned to play cribbage on some cribbage boards that my grandfather made. It was common for him to make boards and give them as gifts. We still have a couple floating around. Sadly, he died when I was five, so I didn't get a chance to learn any wood working from him. Below are my own attempts at making cribbage boards / tables using some of the same tools with some modern technology to help me out.<br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) that was a co-worker's left over flooring.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using bullets in a table. I printed out the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes. Sadly, I couldn't finishing drilling the holes on the drill press I had access to, so I had to finish drilling by hand.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage board"><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Cherri cribbage board"><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage table"><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T04:09:12Z<p>Heath: /* Laura's cribbage board */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
The cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy. <br />
<br />
== Laura's cribbage board ==<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) that was a co-worker's left over flooring.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay.<br />
<br />
I made the layout in microsoft Word (forgive me, I didn't know better at the time) using bullets in a table. I printed out the layout, taped it to the boards, and drilled the holes. Sadly, I couldn't finishing drilling the holes on the drill press I had access to, so I had to finish drilling by hand.<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage board"><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Cherri cribbage board"><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage table"><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T04:05:10Z<p>Heath: /* Pictures */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Story ==<br />
The cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy. <br />
<br />
== Build ==<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) that was a co-worker's left over flooring.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay. <br />
<br />
<br />
== Pictures ==<br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage board"><br />
Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top<br />
Laura_cribbage_2.jpg|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from hinge side<br />
Laura_cribbage_3.jpg|alt=Cribbage board open, laying face down<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Cherri cribbage board"><br />
Cherri_cribbage_1.JPG|alt=cribbage board with pegs and cherry hearts<br />
Cherri_cribbage_2.JPG|alt=cribbage board on side with holder removed<br />
Cherri_cribbage_3.JPG|alt=cribbage board in process, after burned peg holes with laser<br />
</gallery><br />
<gallery caption="Laura's cribbage table"><br />
Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpg|alt=overhead picture of cribbage table<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpg|alt=close up of freshly drilled holes<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpg|alt=side view of drilling rig<br />
Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpg|alt=two different cribbage table pegs<br />
</gallery></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_table_4.jpgFile:Laura cribbage table 4.jpg2016-02-27T04:04:39Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_table_3.jpgFile:Laura cribbage table 3.jpg2016-02-27T04:00:18Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_table_2.jpgFile:Laura cribbage table 2.jpg2016-02-27T03:59:32Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_table_1.jpgFile:Laura cribbage table 1.jpg2016-02-27T03:58:06Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Cherri_cribbage_3.JPGFile:Cherri cribbage 3.JPG2016-02-27T03:33:53Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Cherri_cribbage_2.JPGFile:Cherri cribbage 2.JPG2016-02-27T03:31:29Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Cherri_cribbage_1.JPGFile:Cherri cribbage 1.JPG2016-02-27T03:29:24Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_3.jpgFile:Laura cribbage 3.jpg2016-02-27T03:05:50Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_cribbage_2.jpgFile:Laura cribbage 2.jpg2016-02-27T03:04:31Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2016-02-27T03:02:21Z<p>Heath: /* Pictures */</p>
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<div>== Story ==<br />
The cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy. <br />
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== Build ==<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) that was a co-worker's left over flooring.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay. <br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
[[Image:Laura_Cribbage_1.jpg|none|thumb|300px|First cribbage board|alt=Cribbage board folded, seen from top]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Laura_Cribbage_1.jpgFile:Laura Cribbage 1.jpg2016-02-27T02:59:05Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div></div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Publicity_OutletsPublicity Outlets2014-10-05T16:44:36Z<p>Heath: /* Radio and TV */</p>
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<div>=Publicity Outlets=<br />
<br />
dosman gave me (Steve) a list of publicity outlets he’d compiled while hyping packetsniffers and FOOLS, so I ran with it and have been posting info about workshops and events on various sites and social media and TV and radio and so on. There’s no reason others can’t join in the fun, and in the interest of sharing the info, I created this document.<br />
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If you are running down the list to advertise something, weight the type of event you are submitting for the audience. The free forums and stuff is fine for smaller events. I'd use the radio spots and newpapers for workshops and fundraiser events too. However I wouldn't chase periodicals like Bloom Magazine for something like a workshop advertisement, but something larger like Makevention is fine. Just some food for thought for anyone other than sdc or dosman reading this page. Thanks!<br />
<br />
==First the obvious==<br />
Front page of our wiki:<br />
<br>http://bloominglabs.org (get an account there if you don’t have one to edit it)<br />
<br />
Our email announcement list:<br />
<br>http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce<br />
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[https://twitter.com/Bloominglabs Facebook] and [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+] (ask to be made an Admin on the page)<br />
<br />
Our google calendar https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York<br />
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[https://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs] on Twitter (ask Steve for details)<br />
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Word of mouth (you can’t beat it)<br />
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Flyers (both in the space and in public) - we can always use people with mad design skills to help with this<br />
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==Online Outlets==<br />
'''VisitBloomington Calendar'''<br />
<br>This one is pretty nice looking, good for posting links to Twitter and such.<br />
<br>http://www.visitbloomington.com/things-to-do/events/submit-event/<br />
<br />
'''The Scene''' (ran by the herald times online) has free event posting<br />
<br>http://calendar.bloomingtonscene.com/<br />
<br />
'''Bloomingtononline's calendar''' (seems to be used quite a bit)<br />
<br>http://www.bloomingtononline.net/calendar/<br />
<br />
'''Bloomington Craigslist''' - The old standby<br />
<br>http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cal/<br />
<br />
'''Eventful'''<br />
<br>This site is very nice looking. I’m not sure how much it is used<br />
<br>http://eventful.com/bloomington/events/<br />
<br>FYI, seems like other sites do pull events from Eventful automatically like [http://www.lovemyzip.com/events/HOBBIEVILLE/IN this one].<br />
<br />
'''BTown-Banter'''<br />
<br>http://viewpoints.iu.edu/btown-banter/<br />
<br>This is an IU affiliated blog. It covers tech events like TEDx etc. so may be good to reach out to as appropriate.<br />
<br />
'''MobTalk'''<br />
<br>http://mobtalk.net<br />
<br>Monroe County centric message board. Not a calendar but might be worth posting some events here.<br />
<br />
'''Make magazine''' - no longer does any advertising for hackerspaces :-(<br />
<s><br>http://makezine.com/cs/user/create/event </s> (link is now a forward to an old kickstarter)<br />
<br>http://blog.makezine.com/archive/category/events - this seems to be dead, no events are listed and it's unclear how to submit anything to them :-(<br />
<br><s>There’s also '''Hackerspace Happenings''' on the Make site. As of this writing John Baichtal is the guy you need to email: nerdyjb@gmail.com</s><br />
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'''Meetup.com'''<br />
<br>http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/in/bloomington/groups/<br />
<br>Costs $19 for 1 month in "organizer dues", we already have everything they try to provide for you (people who know where we are).<br />
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<s>'''Let’s go bloomington''' - Includes monthly printed calendar...get your stuff in early:<br />
<br>http://letsgo.terrorware.com/</s><br />
<br>As of 4-2014 this calendar seems to be in a state of detrius, letsgobloomington.org expired and all contact email addresses went away with that. All events currently listed are recurring ones that go on forever. Might have some luck pinging them via facebook.<br />
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==Radio and TV==<br />
'''WFIU event submission''' (web calendar with some/most events read on the air)<br />
<br>http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wfiu/events.eventsmain?action=submitEvent<br />
<br>This appears to be an especially good outlet as it’s been mentioned more than anything else on this list when we ask how people heard about us.<br />
<br />
'''WFHB on-air event calendar'''<br />
<br>Available free to non-profits<br />
<br>Email calendar@wfhb.org with the event, approximately 1 week before the event, event is read on air the day it is to happen<br />
<br />
'''CATS Community Calendar'''<br />
<br>Submissions may be made by any non-profit (rolls on channels 3, 12, and 14 when there's no programming):<br />
<br>http://catstv.net<br />
<br>Now submissions are by email to: commcal (at) mcpl.info <br />
<br />
'''WRTV 6 (Indianapolis ABC affiliate)'''<br />
<br>http://events.theindychannel.com/<br />
<br />
'''WCLS event submission'''<br />
<br>submissions made by non-profits will be put on air for free.<br />
<br>Must submit at least 2 weeks in advance<br />
<br>http://wclsfm.com/psa.htm<br />
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==Magazines and Print==<br />
<br />
'''IDS events submissions'''<br />
<br>http://guides.idsnews.com/happenings/new<br />
<br><s>(man that form is not friendly - if title > 30 characters, throws yr whole submission away.)</s>Seems they have fixed their form, works better now<br />
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'''Herald Times classifieds'''<br />
<br>Free submission of events to their online calendar (non-profits only). Otherwise it would be a paid classified add or other advertisement:<br />
<br>https://heraldtimesonline.com/htoclass/<br />
<br />
'''The Ryder'''<br />
<br>editor (at) theryder.com<br />
<br>They accept paid advertisements, we used them for Makevention 2013. No one reported seeing the ad in the survey. Unsure if they do smaller free spots for smaller events.<br />
<br />
'''H&L Magazine'''<br />
<br>jfinch (at) kiva.net<br />
<br />
'''BLOOM Magazine'''<br />
<br>editor (at) magbloom.com<br />
<br>We had an article in there in 2011<br />
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==Misc==<br />
<s>'''Bloomington Arts'''<br />
<br>I'd like to reach out to artists that use technology, I think if we talked to the people running this site they may be interested. Apparently arranging events to be posted on their calendar should be done by contactingmarc@artlives.org<br />
http://www.bloomingtonarts.info/Public/Calendar/index.asp</s><br />
<br>Site throws an IIS error now, dead.<br />
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'''Twitter accounts that are nice to us'''<br />
<br>@iusoic<br />
<br>@kmakice<br />
<br>@bloomingtweeps<br />
<br>@theheraldtimes<br />
<br>@rickdietz<br />
<br>@make<br />
<br>@gobead<br />
<br>@BloomingtonGrapevine<br />
<br>@bloom_tech (BTP, Bloomington Tech Partnership, they're big supporters.)<br />
<br />
'''Check These Twitter feeds'''<br />
<br>http://twitter.com/#!/meetup<br />
<br>http://twitter.com/#!/Plancast<br />
<br>http://twitter.com/#!/eventbrite<br />
<br />
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==Indianapolis calendar sites==<br />
'''Online event calendars'''<br />
<br>http://www.townplanner.com - community/non-commercial events only<br />
<br>http://funcityfinder.com/events/indianapolis/index.php?com=submit<br />
<br>http://calendar.indy.gov - City government site<br />
<br>http://www.aroundindy.com<br />
<br>http://www.indydt.com<br />
<br>http://indysouthmag.com/contact-us<br />
<br>http://indyhub.org/calendar/#ai1ec-create-event-modal<br />
<br>http://www.indyevents.com - requires free login<br />
<br>http://techvenue.com - costs money to post events<br />
<br>http://indianapolis.localtiger.com/indianapolis-in/indianapolis-events/technology/<br />
<br />
'''TV & Radio stations'''<br />
<br>http://www.wthr.com/category/179440/trumba-calendar - Channel 13 WTHR<br />
<br>http://wishtv.com/community/events-calendar - Channel 8 WISH<br />
<br>http://events.theindychannel.com/createevent - Channel 6 WRTV<br />
<br>http://www.indysmix.com/pages/16682807.php#.U1X1RMfBIbQ - 107.9FM<br />
<br>http://events.wibc.com/login.aspx?url=add.aspx - WIBC 93.1RM - requires free login and publishable phone number<br />
<br> It seems like about half of all other Indy radio stations link to the WIBC calendar too<br />
<br />
'''Hard copy with online calendars'''<br />
<br>http://www.nuvo.net - requires free login, events possibly get in their hardcopy<br />
<br>https://indianapolisrecorder-dot-com.bloxcms.com<br />
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[[Category: Operations]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Machining_Workshop_IMachining Workshop I2013-08-14T11:50:39Z<p>Heath: /* Heath's September schedule */</p>
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<div>== Intro to Machining ==<br />
<br />
We are presenting a machine tool workshop focusing on manual mill and lathe work. The goal of this workshop is to get students able to safely and comfortably perform lathe and mill operations and be able to continue their learning by doing further projects after the workshop has concluded. Machine tool work requires a lot of knowledge including book learning along with practical experience. This workshop will get participants started with a basic understanding of lathe and mill operations and other related skills. We will start with safety, then cover proper operations of the mill and the lathe. Then we will cover indicating and measurments followed by the project. Additionally, any students who want to go on to learn CNC work will benefit by having concepts and knowledge of how to perform manual mill and lathe work.<br />
<br />
* A maximum of 2 students will be allowed to take this workshop at the same time with students working together. <br />
<br />
== Project ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:Machining01-plumbob01.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Plum bob]]<br />
| [[Image:Machining01-plumbob02.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Plum bob with cap removed]]<br />
|}<br />
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== Pre-home work==<br />
The duration of this workshop is only 12 hours, in order to maximize the benefit each student should do the required pre-homework before attending the actual workshop. It's not required to fully understand all of this material, however you will be familar with terms and operations along with concepts beyond what we will be teaching. Additionally, we have much more training material beyond what is presented here so students are free to go beyond the prescribed homework. However at a minimum please try to get through the prescribed homework.<br />
<br />
=== Mill training wiki ===<br />
[[Mill training]]<br />
<br />
Read chapter 18 from the book Machining Fundamentals:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/Machining_Fundamentals-Mill-chapters_17+18.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
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=== Metal lathe training wiki ===<br />
[[Metal Lathe training]]<br />
<br />
Read chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Machining_Fundamentals:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/Machining_Fundamentals-Lathe-chapters_13+14+15.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
Next download the manual for our lathe:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/AtlasLatheOperationManual.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
Read page 12 (PDF page 12 which is 2 pages of the book) and part/chapter 4 (PDF pages 35-46).<br />
<br />
=== Videos ===<br />
On our bookshelves is a CD binder with training video DVD's and a memory stick which also contains the videos. Video homework will be issued when students sign up for this workshop.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Members Class Schedule ==<br />
Due to the high demand for this workshop we will implement a lottery system for all classes beyond those listed here. However there were several people signed up before the lottery system was implemented which will be done in order.<br />
<br />
==== Nathan's August/September schedule ====<br />
* Vic<br />
* Hans<br />
* Jenett<br />
<br />
* Aug 27th<br />
* Sept. 2nd (Monday)<br />
* Sept. 17th<br />
* Sept. 24th<br />
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==== Nathan's October schedule ====<br />
* Steve 2nd time<br />
* Austin<br />
* open slot<br />
<br />
* Oct. 1<br />
* Oct. 7 (Monday)<br />
* Oct. 15<br />
* Oct. 22<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Heath's September schedule ====<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
*Thursdays (if that works for the participants)<br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
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==== Heath's October schedule ====<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
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* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
== Lottery participants ==<br />
Please put your name below if you want to be in the lottery to take the class. Everyone can take it, it's just a matter of when.<br />
<br />
* Adam<br />
* Joe<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
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[[Category:Workshops]] [[Category:Dosman projects]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Machining_Workshop_IMachining Workshop I2013-08-14T11:48:40Z<p>Heath: /* Heath's August schedule */</p>
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<div>== Intro to Machining ==<br />
<br />
We are presenting a machine tool workshop focusing on manual mill and lathe work. The goal of this workshop is to get students able to safely and comfortably perform lathe and mill operations and be able to continue their learning by doing further projects after the workshop has concluded. Machine tool work requires a lot of knowledge including book learning along with practical experience. This workshop will get participants started with a basic understanding of lathe and mill operations and other related skills. We will start with safety, then cover proper operations of the mill and the lathe. Then we will cover indicating and measurments followed by the project. Additionally, any students who want to go on to learn CNC work will benefit by having concepts and knowledge of how to perform manual mill and lathe work.<br />
<br />
* A maximum of 2 students will be allowed to take this workshop at the same time with students working together. <br />
<br />
== Project ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:Machining01-plumbob01.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Plum bob]]<br />
| [[Image:Machining01-plumbob02.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Plum bob with cap removed]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Pre-home work==<br />
The duration of this workshop is only 12 hours, in order to maximize the benefit each student should do the required pre-homework before attending the actual workshop. It's not required to fully understand all of this material, however you will be familar with terms and operations along with concepts beyond what we will be teaching. Additionally, we have much more training material beyond what is presented here so students are free to go beyond the prescribed homework. However at a minimum please try to get through the prescribed homework.<br />
<br />
=== Mill training wiki ===<br />
[[Mill training]]<br />
<br />
Read chapter 18 from the book Machining Fundamentals:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/Machining_Fundamentals-Mill-chapters_17+18.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Metal lathe training wiki ===<br />
[[Metal Lathe training]]<br />
<br />
Read chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Machining_Fundamentals:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/Machining_Fundamentals-Lathe-chapters_13+14+15.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
Next download the manual for our lathe:<br />
* http://www.bloominglabs.org/downloads/AtlasLatheOperationManual.pdf.zip<br />
<br />
Read page 12 (PDF page 12 which is 2 pages of the book) and part/chapter 4 (PDF pages 35-46).<br />
<br />
=== Videos ===<br />
On our bookshelves is a CD binder with training video DVD's and a memory stick which also contains the videos. Video homework will be issued when students sign up for this workshop.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Members Class Schedule ==<br />
Due to the high demand for this workshop we will implement a lottery system for all classes beyond those listed here. However there were several people signed up before the lottery system was implemented which will be done in order.<br />
<br />
==== Nathan's August/September schedule ====<br />
* Vic<br />
* Hans<br />
* Jenett<br />
<br />
* Aug 27th<br />
* Sept. 2nd (Monday)<br />
* Sept. 17th<br />
* Sept. 24th<br />
<br />
==== Nathan's October schedule ====<br />
* Steve 2nd time<br />
* Austin<br />
* open slot<br />
<br />
* Oct. 1<br />
* Oct. 7 (Monday)<br />
* Oct. 15<br />
* Oct. 22<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Heath's September schedule ====<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
==== Heath's October schedule ====<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
== Lottery participants ==<br />
Please put your name below if you want to be in the lottery to take the class. Everyone can take it, it's just a matter of when.<br />
<br />
* Adam<br />
* Joe<br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Workshops]] [[Category:Dosman projects]]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/BloominglabsBoothBloominglabsBooth2013-08-01T15:57:37Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div>Put your ideas about the Bloominglabs Booth here!<br />
<br />
* Photo booth<br />
** Jay is willing to bring his photo booth (doesn't necessarily have to be in the Bloominglabs area)<br />
* Laser booth<br />
** Dan (a.k.a. Laserman)<br />
* Vacuum forming machine<br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
** Need to work with the Soapy Soap people to mold soap from the molds we make at Makevention<br />
** Need to have things to mold <br />
** Do we need more plastic? (yes, I will order some after August 1st - Nathan)<br />
* Sales/donation desk<br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
* DIY speakers desk <br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
** Rowan said that he can help out for a few hours here<br />
* Twinkie launcher<br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
** May build a few more of them and have a twinkie archery contest<br />
** Need to acquire twinkies<br />
* Circuit bending booth<br />
* Frankentstein stuffed animal booth<br />
* Heath's booth<br />
** Bicycle - currently being built.<br />
*** Really want it on the bike trail for people to ride.<br />
*** I'd be glad to switch out with people throughout the day.<br />
** Rain barrels <br />
*** If someone else wants to run the rain barrel booth that would be awesome-tastic.<br />
*** Could have some barrels there that people could build them on site.<br />
*** a sign up sheet for a Bloominglabs barrel class.<br />
*** another sign up sheet for people to purchase rain barrels pre-made.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/User:HeathUser:Heath2013-05-16T18:07:31Z<p>Heath: Created page with "Hello, my name is Heath and have been a member of Bloominglabs since April 2013. Since then I have done stuff and it was good."</p>
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<div>Hello, my name is Heath and have been a member of Bloominglabs since April 2013. Since then I have done stuff and it was good.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2013-05-16T18:05:39Z<p>Heath: /* Current Events (PastEvents) */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace also known as a makerspace. We are a group of community members that have commonly rented a place where we can collectively build projects. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Support ==<br />
We are a non-profit now! Bloominglabs is incorporated as its own entity in the state of Indiana, and is fiscally sponsored by School Factory, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:<br />
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)<br />
<br />
<html><br />
<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br />
<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br />
<input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="EGAUDNW2GTZA6"><br />
<input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br />
<img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br />
</form><br />
</html><br />
<br />
<br />
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].<br />
<br />
<br />
== [[Laser|Laser Cutter]] ==<br />
We have funded a laser cutter, and it is now on-site!! What can people do with this you might ask?? It can cut light wood and acrylic for rapid prototyping. It can also etch wood, acrylic, and metal. Many objects from iphones to laptops can be directly engraved with a laser. Be sure to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_FmlorBGqg watch] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN5CvB47fL8 some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfCZpuFUT4U videos] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjRtCjI9AQ here], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfohmrM806w here], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC_Kgs81olQ here].<br />
<br />
We have a [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/newhobby 5th generation 40W laser Full Spectrum].<br />
<br />
== Who are we? ==<br />
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club. We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. <br />
*[[Bylaws]]<br />
<br />
== Stay informed ==<br />
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.<br />
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events]<br />
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs]and [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook].<br />
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]<br />
* Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.<br />
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<br />
<br />
== [[Location|Our Location]] ==<br />
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We have 1,000 sq ft of which 750 sq ft is unfinished, cement floor workspace and 250 sq ft is finished office space for hanging out. There's also a full bathroom. The address is 3927 W. Roll Avenue which is just north of 2nd Street up Curry Pike. Come check it out! [[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3927+West+Roll+Avenue,+Bloomington,+IN&hl=en&sll=38.244257,-85.738805&sspn=0.010516,0.014913&oq=3927+w+roll+ave,&vpsrc=0&hnear=3927+W+Roll+Ave,+Bloomington,+Indiana+47403&t=h&z=16 MAP]]<br />
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== [[Grants]] ==<br />
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== Kits For Sale ==<br />
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Bloominglabs is a reseller of [http://adafruit.com adafruit] kits and products. See [[KitsForSale]] for details.<br />
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For members: check out our page about selling things at the workshops at [[SellingThings]] and for calculating sales tax, check out [http://www.zip2tax.com/z2t_lookup.asp?inputZip=47401 Sales Tax Calculator for 47401]<br />
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== Workshops/Classes ==<br />
Reserve a spot at any of our workshops or classes by sending '''email to contact]at[bloominglabs.org'''.<br />
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== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==<br />
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*'''Decorate the 4th Street pedestrian bridge for WCIW!'''<br />
**The third week of April is World Creativity & Innovation Week. Bloominglabs is going to celebrate by decorating the pedestrian bridge that runs over 4th Street connecting Fountain Square Mall to the Garage Art parking garage.<br />
**We met at Bloominglabs on Tuesday, April 16th, between 6pm and 10pm to brainstorm. We came up with quite a few decorative ideas for the bridge.<br />
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*'''Makevention'''<br />
** Come celebrate the maker's movement in Bloomington!<br />
** Exhibitors will be charge a nominal fee ($10 a table, free if you bring your own)<br />
** The event is free for attendees<br />
** Outdoor and indoor exhibitor space<br />
** August 24th at the Bloomington Convention Center<br />
** Check out http://www.makevention.org/ for more information.<br />
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*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''<br />
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm<br />
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
** All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
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We have '''[[lockers]]''' available for rent now!!<br />
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== News ==<br />
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* We have acquired a [[Laser]] cutter.<br />
* We have acquired a mill. If want to chip in for it, add your pledge to the [[Mill]] page.<br />
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== What is a hacker space? ==<br />
It's a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.<br />
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== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details.<br />
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== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 3927 W. Roll Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. We currently have an electronics and robotics focus but there's also interest in general science and astronomy as well. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.<br />
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* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news<br />
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== Current Projects ==<br />
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== What needs to be done yet? ==<br />
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.<br />
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Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]<br />
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Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]<br />
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== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==<br />
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Club Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]<br />
* [http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]<br />
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]<br />
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)]<br />
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville Kentucky)] <br />
* [http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington Kentucky)]<br />
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Pumping_Station:_One Pumping Station: One (Chicago)] <br />
* [http://www.daytondiode.com/ Dayton Diode] <br />
* [http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility] <br />
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit]<br />
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== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonprintcollective.org/ The Bloomington Print Collective] -- a non-profit community print shop.<br />
* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.<br />
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]<br />
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/RainBarrelsRainBarrels2013-05-16T17:58:08Z<p>Heath: Created page with "I have a couple sources of cheap, one-use poly barrels. I will be making the following out the barrels: == Rain barrel == I'm using 55 gallon poly barrels to make the rain ba..."</p>
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== Rain barrel ==<br />
I'm using 55 gallon poly barrels to make the rain barrels. I'm following these instructions (link to come):<br />
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If a member wants to make it themselves, it would cost anywhere between $20 - $40, depending on the cost of the barrel and chosen materials. I will be selling them complete for $50 - $60, but will offer a member discount. Watch for the rain barrel workshops!<br />
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== Compost barrel ==<br />
A 55 gallon poly barrel is used to make the rolling compost barrel. More info to come.<br />
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== Barrel planter ==<br />
I will be using 30 gallon poly barrels to make the plant towers. I'm really excited to make these and hope they become a hit due to the amount of plants you can fit into a small space. More info to come.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/MedicineCabinetsMedicineCabinets2013-05-16T17:45:36Z<p>Heath: Created page with "I bought quite a few cabinets that were returned to the store. Quite a few either came apart or needed some pieces replaced."</p>
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<div>I bought quite a few cabinets that were returned to the store. Quite a few either came apart or needed some pieces replaced.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2013-05-16T16:17:03Z<p>Heath: </p>
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<div>== Story ==<br />
The cribbage board was a christmas gift for my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it (also, general laziness). After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish the project and make my wife very happy. <br />
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== Build ==<br />
It is made of Brazilian cherry (jatoba) that was a co-worker's left over flooring.<br />
The gems are from michaels.<br />
The pegs are from ebay. <br />
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== Pictures ==<br />
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Pictures to come.</div>Heathhttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/CribbageBoardCribbageBoard2013-05-16T16:09:37Z<p>Heath: Created page with "This was a christmas gift to my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it. After joining B..."</p>
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<div>This was a christmas gift to my wife christmas 2011. It stayed in a partially completed state for over a year as I didn't have the tools required to finish it. After joining Bloominglabs, I gained the tools and the set aside time to finish it. <br />
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Pictures to come.</div>Heath