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Glossary of Terms

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Arduino

Noun; an inexpensive and relatively simple to use microcontroller marketed to hobbyists, students, and programmers.
See also: Arduino Introduction Page

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"Building 34" or just "34"

Noun; the first leased space occupied by Milwaukee Makerspace in the Chase Commerce Center. Sometimes used by early members as a lucky number or acknowledgment of the group's history and beginnings.

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CNC

Acronym; computer numerical control. A way computers and programming can be used to automate tools and devices in the physical world.

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do-ocracy

Noun; an organizational structure in which people are encouraged to set goals and accomplish tasks on their own, rather than leaders assigning tasks or roles to a particular person or group. Individuals are “free” to do tasks that they feel they should be done and minimal supervision or permission is required. The success or failure of a particular project is linked directly to the efforts of the people who do the things.
See also:
http://www.communitywiki.org/cw/DoOcracy
https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Do-ocracy

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hack rack

Noun; a collection of devices, scrap materials, appliances or parts available for free to current members for their use. Most hack rack items are either donated by members or guests. Common items include AC and DC wall packs (wall warts), computer power supplies, webcams, LCD monitors, computer keyboards, industrial push buttons and switches, ink jet printers, AM/FM radios, VCRs, transformers, network hubs and routers, caster wheels, tires, project enclosures, lamps, relays, circuit boards, and more.
See also: Hack Rack

hacker

Noun; a person who modifies, manipulates, alters, repurposes something to accomplish a different goal than what was originally intended. This is typically associated with electronics, computers, software, or hardware.

hackerspace

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Krambo

Noun; Krambo Food Stores circa 1962. The original tenant of our building at 2555 S. Lenox Street.
See also: Building Info: Krambo Food Stores

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maker

Noun; simply put, a person who makes things. Used interchangeably with member sometimes.

Makerspace

Noun; a place or group where people share interests related to creation, fabrication, repair, modification or tinkering. Lots of better definitions exist, see also:
http://makerspace.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace
http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/

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Raspberry Pi

Noun; a credit card-sized computer capable of supporting various distributions of Linux. Often used in place of a full PC in electronics projects. Also supports many audio and video applications.
See also: Raspberry Pi FAQs

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skill collector

Noun or adjective; a person who enjoys learning many different skills, techniques, trades or crafts. May also self-identify as a “jack of all trades”

sweat equity

Noun; any contribution to a project in the form of time or effort rather than money. Especially applies to group and collaborative projects.

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volun-told

Verb; when someone directs you to do volunteer for a task or volunteers you for a task without your knowledge

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