http://bloominglabs.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=JoeStone&feedformat=atomBloominglabs - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T11:14:18ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.20.2http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/BloominglabsBoothBloominglabsBooth2013-08-20T14:36:48Z<p>JoeStone: </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 />
<br />
* Laser booth<br />
** Dan (a.k.a. LaserDan)<br />
<br />
* Vacuum forming machine<br />
** Need a volunteer for this - we'll pull one from the volunteer pool<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 />
** Plastic sheets have arrived and are at Bloominglabs, 2x .020"x40"x72" white styrene sheets, 2x .030"40"x72" white styrene sheets<br />
<br />
* Sales/donation desk<br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
<br />
* DIY speakers desk <br />
** Need a volunteer for this<br />
** Rowan said that he can help out for a few hours here<br />
** The Library may want to do these at their booth<br />
<br />
* Twinkie launcher<br />
** Need a volunteer for this - we'll pull one from the volunteer pool<br />
** We now have two twinkie launchers!<br />
** Need to acquire twinkies<br />
** Need to test foot pump<br />
<br />
* Soldering irons<br />
** Adafruit kits?<br />
<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.<br />
<br />
* Nick's generator bike<br />
<br />
* Workshop signups<br />
** If anyone is interested in leading a workshop in the next few months it would be a great idea to have a signup sheet for the public in our booth. This could also be a trial to see what workshops the public would be interested in if you have been thinking of doing something for a while. It would be most useful to post specific dates, but just a signup sheet would be better than nothing.<br />
** Arduino workshop<br />
** Machining workshop: mill and lathe machine tools, a 4 week course (tentatively available to the public Jan 2014). <br />
** Using PGP encryption with email: a short history of encryption followed by use of PGP/GPG with email. This would also be an install session where attendees bring their laptops and we do an install, share keys, and send encrypted messages.<br />
<br />
* T-shirts - Have arrived and are in the shower in the space. These are to screen print for Makevention, we can also make some more to sell for Bloominglabs.<br />
<br />
* MAME cabinet<br />
<br />
* <strike>Smoke cannons</strike><br />
** <strike>We'd need Jonathan's smoke bombs for this</strike><br />
***Joe Stone has a smoke machine if that makes the Smoke Cannons more feasible<br />
* <strike>Circuit bending booth</strike><br />
* <strike>Frankentstein stuffed animal booth</strike></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2011-06-29T20:31:46Z<p>JoeStone: /* We have found a new space! */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement list] to keep up with our group. Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs]. Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace. We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<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 />
<br />
== We have found a new space! ==<br />
<br />
We are now the proud leasers of a new space! It's 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. We take over the space on July 1st. Rent is about 20% higher than our current space, but it's over 5 times more room! And it's ours to use 24/7 without any worries about bothering other tenants.<br />
<br />
<s>Keep an eye out for party plans sometime in July!</s><br />
We will be having an Open House on July 23rd from 10am until 4pm. Please come out and see the space. Bring your friends as well!<br />
[[Image:Bloominglabs-2011-open-house-individual-flyer.jpg]]<br />
<br />
== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==<br />
<br />
*Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm<br />
** Public hack meetings!<br />
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff<br />
** All ages and everyone is welcome<br />
<br />
*4th of July parade float<br />
** Suggestions:<br />
*** Air cannons: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000076<br />
*** Build some kinda of twinkie launching device.<br />
*** Build a ride-able beetlebot. <del>Jenett has 2 large DC motors that would easily move a person.</del> Dosman found an electric wheelchair that will serve as the motors and chassis! A charger has been acquired and it works. Joe suggests we steer by grabbing the antennas.<br />
*** Build an IR LED wall that can only be view with cameras<br />
*** Build a strandbeest: http://www.strandbeest.com/<br />
*** Marching band of hacked instruments<br />
*** Float of some kind<br />
*** Nathan's truck with the Bloominglabs banners down the side<br />
<br />
Participate in the discussion and contribute your ideas at the [[4th Of July Project]] page.<br />
<br />
*Open House July 23rd from 10am-4pm at the new space! More info soon!<br />
<br />
*Wonderlab BugBot Workshop<br />
** Aug 13th 1-3pm<br />
** Contact Wonderlabs to register<br />
<br />
== 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 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 />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details.<br />
<br />
== Meetings ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at [http://www.thecollaborationroom.org The Collaboration Room] which is located at 214 North Rogers Street in 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 />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]]<br />
<br />
== Current Projects ==<br />
[[Projects]]<br />
<br />
== What needs to be done yet? ==<br />
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.<br />
<br />
Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]<br />
<br />
Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==<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]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Bloominglabs-2011-open-house-individual-flyer.jpgFile:Bloominglabs-2011-open-house-individual-flyer.jpg2011-06-29T20:27:05Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/4th_Of_July_Project4th Of July Project2011-04-05T17:17:22Z<p>JoeStone: /* Message Brainstorm Session */</p>
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<div>=4th Of July Parade Projects=<br />
<br />
We are planning some big things for the 4th of July parade. It's a way off, but let's not get too complacent - some of these projects will need a lot of coordination and more importantly, a lot of (very fun) work. In the end the coolness will be worth it. Here are some ideas people have brainstormed - feel free to step up as a 'project lead', or at least to schedule some work sessions or flesh out the ideas. We should probably use this page as the 'top level' page. Project leaders (project scribes?) can maintain separate project pages with the in-depth design and schedule details.<br />
<br />
== Theme ==<br />
<br />
We should have a central float, some walkers (band w/ handmade/hacked instruments), and 2 rideable smaller stunt vehicles.<br />
<br />
== [[Float]] ==<br />
<br />
Let's build us a [http://www.strandbeest.com/ Straandbeest] (see this for inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BsADFmHGU) <br />
<br />
===Details===<br />
This will be a 16 leg version. Legs will be constructed from 1X4s, and plywood bed/angle iron materials. Nathan has volunteered (soon to be) his house as a construction location.<br />
Some kind engineers have done a little [http://www.scribd.com/doc/31787705/Dynamics-of-Legged-Walking-Mechanism-%E2%80%9CWind-Beast%E2%80%9D prior work] for us.<br />
The idea is to make a first leg, to determine reproducibility. We will decide final scale, leg arrangement, and rigging materials based on our experience once we have it.<br />
<br />
The first leg is modeled. This is still a draft. <br />
*[[Media:1legwalking.avi]]<br />
*[[Media:Image:1leg.blend.zip]]<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Charles<br />
*Nathan<br />
*Steve<br />
(sign up here, wiki-ites)<br />
<br />
===Events===<br />
March 3, 2011<br />
Some prototyping with cardboard, bits of tape, tongue depressors, and fluffy pipe cleaners at the March 3rd meeting went well. It was generally acknowledged that the camshaft powering all the legs would present some challenge. We also considered that there might be a 'weakest link' in the leg mechanism, and it should be identified if possible. <br />
<br />
March 10, 2011<br />
Discussion of working models and vision for the float.<br />
<br />
====Links====<br />
*http://geogebrawiki.pbworks.com/w/page/11911516/Strandbeest<br />
*http://www.scribd.com/doc/31787705/Dynamics-of-Legged-Walking-Mechanism-%E2%80%9CWind-Beast%E2%80%9D<br />
*(IUPUI 2006) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BsADFmHGU<br />
*(big cardboard) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNTNjtjInQ<br />
*(j-papercraft) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWm4VMR8D0w<br />
*(i-cant-reproduce-in-blender) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0I65dJMQUc<br />
*(mathematica) http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ATheoJansenWalkingLinkage/<br />
<br />
== [[Marching Band]] ==<br />
This will feature BloomingLabbers and friends playing homemade or circuit bent electronic instruments. This could end up being a real noisy racket, but have you been to the parade? After 4 or 5 ambulance or fire sirens have gone by, any other sound is a welcome change.<br />
<br />
We will actually work to come up with a set list. Some possibilities: patriotic Material i.e. Souza, Neil Diamond (we're coming to America), Star Spangled, Metallica’s One, Glen Beck/O’reilly factor theme? <br />
<br />
I think [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP-RFsuv-8Q Eno's 'Here Come The Warm Jets'] would be a fitting song for such a band, although it's not a patriotic tune.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Joe<br />
*Steve<br />
<br />
===Instruments===<br />
*Joe's CigarBox Bass<br />
*Circuit Bent toys (perhaps have a workshop soon?)<br />
*8 bit synths<br />
*Atari Punk Consoles<br />
*Steve's Arduino/SD Card/DAC sound file player project<br />
*Drumming with the smoke ring cannons<br />
<br />
===Questions===<br />
How to handle amplification for these? Everybody has their own portable amp? Barry's speaker backpack system?<br />
<br />
==[[Mini Vehicles]]==<br />
<br />
===Details===<br />
We could use these to distribute flyers, maybe even pull some shriner moves, i.e. wheelies, donuts, 360s, driving synchronized circles around each other, other floats, intersections , Rockford Files.<br />
<br />
The main idea that has come up is a rideable BeetleBot, controlled by handgrip antennas, using a PWM foot control(let off foot control, machine stops).<br />
<br />
Materials wise among other things we need Electric Motors, and I believe Jenett has indicated she has some good ones we can use.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Jenett<br />
*Nick<br />
*Joe<br />
<br />
==[[Smoke Ring Drums]]==<br />
<br />
Plastic trash cans + Shower curtain membrane<br />
Smoke bombs/smoke bomb container (to keep from melting membrane)<br />
Also used as drums for marching band<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Jenett<br />
*Alex<br />
*Nicky<br />
<br />
==[[Twinkie Launcher]]==<br />
<br />
Tested loaner prototype – success, but not a good seal(had to smoosh twinkie into barrel)<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
*PVC pipe<br />
*Compressed air(air compressor)<br />
*Car batteries carried by float or bike<br />
*Wadding<br />
*Felt<br />
*Mattress foam<br />
*Possible Confetti Ammo as well<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
?<br />
<br />
==[[IR Scrolling Display]]==<br />
<br />
This one sparked a lot of discussion and people I've mentioned it to thought it was a great idea. The idea is to make an illuminated sign out of IR LEDs that will only be readable by people photographing or video recording the event. <br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Nick!<br />
*Rex<br />
*Nathan<br />
*Steve<br />
<br />
===Some ideas===<br />
<br />
*Check out related art installation: http://www.kyleclements.com/tap/info.php<br />
*PhotoFlash triggered?<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlieplexing CharliePlex?] (Steve suggests hacking an LoL shield - all the Charlieplexing circuitry is already there!)<br />
*Talk to folks about bulk deals on IR LEDs<br />
*Transportation-on float<br />
*How many displays? i.e. one on each side, or just one on the front or back?<br />
*Non-scrolling cut-out light box<br />
*Real time type interface<br />
*Steve still has Nathan's scrolling car window LED sign (which is apparently illegal to use in an automobile). This can be used at least for a visible scrolling sign.<br />
<br />
===Message Brainstorm Session===<br />
*“I’m with stupid”<br />
*“Made in China”, etc.<br />
*“Nice Dumptruck”<br />
*“Nice Campaign Slogan”<br />
*“Go U.S. Americans!!”<br />
*"Celebrating 0xEB Years Of American Geeks!"<br />
*Internet meme stuff<br />
*Flashing "12:00 AM"</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:Export-bannerOutline.pngFile:Export-bannerOutline.png2011-03-24T23:12:40Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/4th_Of_July_Project4th Of July Project2011-03-01T17:09:29Z<p>JoeStone: /* Some ideas */</p>
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<div>=4th Of July Parade Projects=<br />
<br />
We are planning some big things for the 4th of July parade. It's a way off, but let's not get too complacent - some of these projects will need a lot of coordination and more importantly, a lot of (very fun) work. In the end the coolness will be worth it. Here are some ideas people have brainstormed - feel free to step up as a 'project lead', or at least to schedule some work sessions or flesh out the ideas. We should probably use this page as the 'top level' page. Project leaders (project scribes?) can maintain separate project pages with the in-depth design and schedule details.<br />
<br />
== Theme ==<br />
<br />
We should have a central float, some walkers (band w/ handmade/hacked instruments), and 2 rideable smaller stunt vehicles.<br />
<br />
== [[Float]] ==<br />
<br />
Let's build us a [http://www.strandbeest.com/ Straandbeest] (see this for inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BsADFmHGU&feature=related)<br />
<br />
Chully has stepped up as the leader on this one. <br />
<br />
===Details===<br />
This will be a 16 leg version. Legs will be constructed from 1X4s, and plywood bed/angle iron materials. Nathan has volunteered (soon to be) his house as a construction location.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Chully<br />
*Nathan<br />
*Steve<br />
(sign up here, wiki-ites)<br />
<br />
===Events===<br />
March 3, 2011<br />
Some prototyping with cardboard at the March 3rd meeting<br />
<br />
== [[Marching Band]] ==<br />
This will feature BloomingLabbers and friends playing homemade or circuit bent electronic instruments. This could end up being a real noisy racket, but have you been to the parade? After 4 or 5 ambulance or fire sirens have gone by, any other sound is a welcome change.<br />
<br />
We will actually work to come up with a set list. Some possibilities: patriotic Material i.e. Souza, Neil Diamond (we're coming to America), Star Spangled, Metallica’s One, Glen Beck/O’reilly factor theme? <br />
<br />
I think Eno's 'Here Come The Warm Jets' would be a fitting song for such a band, although it's not a patriotic tune.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Joe<br />
*Steve<br />
<br />
===Instruments===<br />
*Joe's CigarBox Bass<br />
*Circuit Bent toys (perhaps have a workshop soon?)<br />
*8 bit synths<br />
*Atari Punk Consoles<br />
*Steve's Arduino/SD Card/DAC sound file player project<br />
*Drumming with the smoke ring cannons<br />
<br />
===Questions===<br />
How to handle amplification for these? Everybody has their own portable amp? Barry's speaker backpack system?<br />
<br />
==[[Mini Vehicles]]==<br />
<br />
===Details===<br />
We could use these to distribute flyers, maybe even pull some shriner moves, i.e. wheelies, donuts, 360s, driving synchronized circles around each other, other floats, intersections , Rockford Files.<br />
<br />
The main idea that has come up is a rideable BeetleBot, controlled by handgrip antennas, using a PWM foot control(let off foot control, machine stops).<br />
<br />
Materials wise among other things we need Electric Motors, and I believe Jenett has indicated she has some good ones we can use.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Jenett<br />
*Nick<br />
*Joe<br />
<br />
==[[Smoke Ring Drums]]==<br />
<br />
Plastic trash cans + Shower curtain membrane<br />
Smoke bombs/smoke bomb container (to keep from melting membrane)<br />
Also used as drums for marching band<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Jenett<br />
*Alex<br />
*Nicky<br />
<br />
==[[Twinkie Launcher]]==<br />
<br />
Tested loaner prototype – success, but not a good seal(had to smoosh twinkie into barrel)<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
*PVC pipe<br />
*Compressed air(air compressor)<br />
*Car batteries carried by float or bike<br />
*Wadding<br />
*Felt<br />
*Mattress foam<br />
*Possible Confetti Ammo as well<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
?<br />
<br />
==[[IR Scrolling Display]]==<br />
<br />
This one sparked a lot of discussion and people I've mentioned it to thought it was a great idea. The idea is to make an illuminated sign out of IR LEDs that will only be readable by people photographing or video recording the event.<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
*Nick!<br />
*Rex<br />
*Nathan<br />
*Steve<br />
<br />
===Some ideas===<br />
<br />
*PhotoFlash triggered?<br />
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlieplexing CharliePlex?] (Steve suggests hacking an LoL shield - all the Charlieplexing circuitry is already there!)<br />
*Talk to folks about bulk deals on IR LEDs<br />
*Transportation-on float<br />
*How many displays? i.e. one on each side, or just one on the front or back?<br />
*Non-scrolling cut-out light box<br />
*Real time type interface<br />
*Steve still has Nathan's scrolling car window LED sign (which is apparently illegal to use in an automobile). This can be used at least for a visible scrolling sign.<br />
<br />
===Message Brainstorm Session===<br />
*“I’m with stupid”<br />
*“Made in China”, etc.<br />
*“Nice Dumptruck”<br />
*“Nice Campaign Slogan”<br />
*“Go U.S. Americans!!”<br />
*Internet meme stuff</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2011-02-11T23:22:41Z<p>JoeStone: /* Current Events */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement list] to keep up with our group. Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs]. Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace. We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<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 />
<br />
== Current Events ==<br />
<br />
[[Image:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneResize2_copy.jpg|400px|thumb|right|click to see huge version]]<br />
*February 16 from 6pm to 11:00pm<br />
** Contact Microphone Building Workshop with the DeKalb Hackerspace CMKT4<br />
** CMKT4 will show you how to solder up a piezo-electric pickup and house it sturdily in a recycled bottle-cap housing.<br />
** CMKT4's band will be performing after the workshop<br />
** The workshop is $15 but interested onlookers are welcome for free<br />
** The event will be held at 1021 South Walnut Street behind Russian Recording<br />
<br />
<br />
*January 22 from 11:30am to 3:30pm<br />
** Build Beetlebots with Bloominglabs at the Wonderlab Robotics Program.<br />
** As seen at Make Magazine <br />
*** Instructions at: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Beetlebots/20/1<br />
*** Get your own kit at: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKSB018<br />
<br />
*Hardware Hacking Village at http://www.indianalinux.org<br />
** March 25th, 26th, and 27th<br />
<br />
*4th of July parade float<br />
** Suggestions:<br />
*** Air cannons: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000076<br />
*** Build some kinda of twinkie launching device.<br />
*** Build a ride-able beetlebot. Jenett has 2 large DC motors that would easily move a person. Joe suggests we steer by grabbing the antennas.<br />
*** Build an IR LED wall that can only be view with cameras<br />
*** Build a strandbeest<br />
*** Float of some kind<br />
<br />
== 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 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 />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details.<br />
<br />
== Meetings ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm at [http://www.thecollaborationroom.org The Collaboration Room] which is located at 214 North Rogers Street in 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 />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]]<br />
<br />
== Current Projects ==<br />
[[Projects]]<br />
<br />
== What needs to be done yet? ==<br />
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.<br />
<br />
Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]<br />
<br />
Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==<br />
* <span style="font-size:200%">[http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]</span> <- best hackerspace around<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]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneResize2_copy.jpgFile:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneResize2 copy.jpg2011-02-11T23:16:35Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2011-02-11T23:09:30Z<p>JoeStone: /* Current Events */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement list] to keep up with our group. Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs]. Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace. We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.<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 />
<br />
== Current Events ==<br />
*February 16 from 6pm to 11:00pm<br />
** Contact Microphone Building Workshop with the DeKalb Hackerspace CMKT4<br />
** CMKT4 will show you how to solder up a piezo-electric pickup and house it sturdily in a recycled bottle-cap housing.<br />
** CMKT4's band will be performing after the workshop<br />
** The workshop is $15 but interested onlookers are welcome for free<br />
** The event will be held at 1021 South Walnut Street behind Russian Recording<br />
<br />
[[Image:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneReSize.jpg]]<br />
<br />
*January 22 from 11:30am to 3:30pm<br />
** Build Beetlebots with Bloominglabs at the Wonderlab Robotics Program.<br />
** As seen at Make Magazine <br />
*** Instructions at: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Beetlebots/20/1<br />
*** Get your own kit at: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKSB018<br />
<br />
*Hardware Hacking Village at http://www.indianalinux.org<br />
** March 25th, 26th, and 27th<br />
<br />
*4th of July parade float<br />
** Suggestions:<br />
*** Air cannons: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000076<br />
*** Build some kinda of twinkie launching device.<br />
*** Build a ride-able beetlebot. Jenett has 2 large DC motors that would easily move a person. Joe suggests we steer by grabbing the antennas.<br />
*** Build an IR LED wall that can only be view with cameras<br />
*** Build a strandbeest<br />
*** Float of some kind<br />
<br />
== 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 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 />
== Membership ==<br />
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details.<br />
<br />
== Meetings ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm at [http://www.thecollaborationroom.org The Collaboration Room] which is located at 214 North Rogers Street in 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 />
<br />
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]<br />
* [[Bloominglabs Log]]<br />
<br />
== Current Projects ==<br />
[[Projects]]<br />
<br />
== What needs to be done yet? ==<br />
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.<br />
<br />
Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]<br />
<br />
Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]<br />
<br />
== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==<br />
* <span style="font-size:200%">[http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]</span> <- best hackerspace around<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]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneReSize.jpgFile:BloomingLabs-ContactMicrophoneReSize.jpg2011-02-11T23:04:40Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-10-11T18:00:54Z<p>JoeStone: /* Audio Electronics */</p>
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<div>==Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
Ruby - 386 9V Amplifier by [http://runoffgroove.com/ruby.html RunOffGroove]<br />
<br />
Fuzz Face - Guitar effect, using lay-out from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets] <br />
Check on the progress [http://www.flickr.com/photos/30653390@N00/sets/72157625016122787/ here]<br />
<br />
==Workshop Series-Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box<br />
<br />
<br />
==Tools for BloomingLabs==<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
Prototyping Board(heres a vid of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PczY-g5cMCI mine])<br />
* plank o' wood w/mounted breadboard, terminal strips, battery box and angle-aluminum pre-drilled for pots/led/power/IO jacks/switches.<br />
* designed for use with audio projects, but might be useful in other areas.<br />
* the benefits of a protoboard is sturdiness and efficiency... no dangling jacks/pots/switches/batteries, allowing a more robust test of yr new circuit. yay!</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_PageMain Page2010-08-13T15:51:00Z<p>JoeStone: /* Get the word out! */</p>
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<div><big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big><br />
<br />
Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement list] to keep up with our group. Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs]. Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace. We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact at bloominglabs dot org.<br />
<br />
== Get the word out! ==<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman] (of [http://www.noisebridge.net NoiseBridge] and [http://www.tvbgone.com TV-B-Gone] notoriety) and [http://jimmieprodgers.com Jimmie Rodgers] will be stopping by on August 19th to lead a soldering workshop at Bloominglabs! Please RSVP to rsvp at bloominglabs dot org, we have limited space so RSVP early! You can find [http://blog.noisebridge.net/2010/08/04/mitchs-midwest-workshop-tour-of-hackerspaces/ more details here].<br />
<br />
[[Image:BloomingLabs-MitchAltman2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
== Membership ==<br />
Coming soon!<br />
<br />
== Meetings ==<br />
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm at [http://www.thecollaborationroom.org The Collaboration Room]. 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 />
<br />
[[Meeting_Minutes]]<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 />
<br />
== Current Projects ==<br />
[[Projects]]<br />
<br />
== 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 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 />
== What needs to be done yet? ==<br />
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.<br />
<br />
Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]<br />
<br />
Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]<br />
<br />
=== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ===<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]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/File:BloomingLabs-MitchAltman2.jpgFile:BloomingLabs-MitchAltman2.jpg2010-08-13T15:49:42Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div></div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-08-04T17:19:10Z<p>JoeStone: /* Tools for BloomingLabs */</p>
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<div>==Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
Ruby - 386 9V Amplifier by [http://runoffgroove.com/ruby.html RunOffGroove]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Workshop Series-Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box<br />
<br />
<br />
==Tools for BloomingLabs==<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
Prototyping Board(heres a vid of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PczY-g5cMCI mine])<br />
* plank o' wood w/mounted breadboard, terminal strips, battery box and angle-aluminum pre-drilled for pots/led/power/IO jacks/switches.<br />
* designed for use with audio projects, but might be useful in other areas.<br />
* the benefits of a protoboard is sturdiness and efficiency... no dangling jacks/pots/switches/batteries, allowing a more robust test of yr new circuit. yay!</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-08-04T16:54:49Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>==Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
Ruby - 386 9V Amplifier by [http://runoffgroove.com/ruby.html RunOffGroove]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Workshop Series-Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box<br />
<br />
<br />
==Tools for BloomingLabs==<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
Prototyping Board(heres a vid of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PczY-g5cMCI mine])<br />
* plank o' wood w/mounted breadboard, terminal strips, battery box and angle-aluminum pre-drilled for pots/led/power/IO jacks.<br />
* designed for use with audio projects, but might be useful in other areas.</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-08-04T16:34:14Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>==Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
Ruby - 386 9V Amplifier by [http://runoffgroove.com/ruby.html RunOffGroove]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Workshop Series-Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-28T19:00:33Z<p>JoeStone: /* Audio Electronics Workshop Series */</p>
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<div>==Stompboxes==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Workshop Series-Audio Electronics==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-28T18:59:42Z<p>JoeStone: /* Audio Electronics Workshop Series */</p>
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<div>==Stompboxes==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Audio Electronics Workshop Series==<br />
<br />
----<br />
This is still in the brainstorming process, but I'm thinking 4-part series. <br />
<br />
* CigarBox Guitar<br />
* Building a Guitar pick-up <br />
* Building a 1-Watt Amplifier<br />
* Building a Fuzz Box</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-28T18:51:59Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>==Stompboxes==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Audio Electronics Workshop Series==<br />
<br />
----</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-27T21:21:07Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>==Stompboxes==<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-27T21:20:10Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>''Stompboxes''<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-27T21:19:09Z<p>JoeStone: </p>
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<div>''Stompboxes'''<br />
<br />
----<br />
BSIAB2 -Overdrive Guitar effect from [https://www.generalguitargadgets.com/ General Guitar Gadgets]</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/JoesProjectsJoesProjects2010-07-27T21:15:24Z<p>JoeStone: New page: Stompbox ----</p>
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<div>Stompbox<br />
<br />
----</div>JoeStonehttp://bloominglabs.org/index.php/ProjectsProjects2010-07-27T21:13:35Z<p>JoeStone: /* Project Index and Resources */</p>
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<div>== Project Index and Resources ==<br />
* [[AVR]] Page (robotics club code that we have used in testing AVR)<br />
* [http://embeddeddreams.com/site/2009/07/29/eduino/ EDuino-B] Arduino clones<br />
* [[JenettsProjects]]<br />
* [[dosmansProjects]]<br />
* [[StevesProjects]]<br />
* [[WillsProjects]]<br />
** [[Laser_Interferometer]]<br />
*[[RexsProjects]]<br />
** [[serialbitwisealu]]<br />
*[[JoesProjects]]<br />
<br />
== Classes ==<br />
New page for our workshops: [[Workshops]]<br />
<br />
* [[AVR_Class]]<br />
* [[Soldering_Class]]<br />
* [[ArduinoRF_Class]]<br />
<br />
== Potential projects ==<br />
* build a RepRap<br />
* obtain/repair a laser etcher/cutter<br />
* other group projects?<br />
<br />
* build a LittleFe cluster, introduce it to area secondary schools.<br />
** LittleFe is a small educational cluster made of low-powered boards, intended to be portable and able to demonstrate how a small cluster is built and operated. Used in high schools to teach computers and clustering.<br />
** see http://littlefe.net/<br />
** M. Standish at IU is leading this project (I thought I would pitch the idea here in his behalf, hope he agrees)<br />
** already have possible leads on funding<br />
<br />
* build a [http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Word-Clock/ word clock]<br />
<br />
[http://instruct1.cit.cornell.edu/courses/ee476/FinalProjects/ Cornell AVR Projects Page]</div>JoeStone