Meeting #650. Agenda for Nov. 7, 2023
Agenda
Member Project Updates
Nathan made a guitar! I think!
Jean made a print by running leaves through a press and then painting over it
Kathy made a Medusa mirror out of stained glass
Anna made a glow in the dark resin molded item and coaster
Nathan made pumpkins in a previous iron pour
John made a bunch of 3D printed keychains for Makerfaire and later he will help you print your own if you want
Geoff melted some copper from his childhood home into gifts for his parents
Hapto made linocuts for patches at Makerfaire and then attempted linocutting wood!
Member Recognition for Awesomeness
John would like to thank Anna and everyone for Makerfaire
Callie would like to thank everyone for Makerfaire
Anna would like to thank everyone who volunteered for Makerfaire - over 400 hours!
Carlin would like to thank Chris K for Nerdy Derby
Tracy would like to thank John for helping deliver to Makerfaire
Markus would like to thank Dave for helping him cast lead
Tim would like to thank stained glass specifically for their presence at Makerfaire
Hapto would like to thank Eric for helping solder her project
Dan would like to thank Preston and Raymond for their help at Makerfaire
Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions
Geoff L: BOD
Anna K: BOD
Dan J: BOD
Sarah D: BOD
Stefan: BOD
Tim C: 3D printers champion
Mike T: ham radio champion
Tim E: stain glass champion
Cherie: Leather working champion
Brian F: electronics champion
Jenn: Welding and Steel Tigerlillies
Dave: Welding and casting
Faith: Cosplay champion
Guest & New Member Introductions
Events for 2023
Regularly-Scheduled Events. SEE ALSO CALENDAR, WHICH TAKES PRECIDENCE.
Model Monday. Mondays at 7 pm, Norwich: Fusion 360 Computer Aided Design/CAM class with Carl S. Starting next month will alternate between beginning and advanced class.
Most Tuesdays at 7:45 pm, Lenox: Stained glass training with Bill C and Tim E.
First and third Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, Norwich: Woodshop Differences Training.
Wednesdays at 5pm-ish, Norwich: Ceramics and Cerveza with Jeff M. Check website. Sign up for a month of classes.
Wednesdays at 5pm, Norwich: metal casting area.
Wednesdays 6 pm., Norwich: Bytes and Beers: Arduino/electronics class. On hold pending Bryan's wedding.
Most Thursdays 6 pm. Steel Tigerlillies women's (she/her some of the time) led sculpture collective at Norwich. Making a disco light for Party/ Wood Powder Coating
Thursdays at 6:00 - 8pm, Lenox: Woodshop Orientation Training (please respond to the message on the Members@ Email List to reserve a spot—there are 4 spots per week).
Fridays at 6pm, Norwich: Open-Forge-Friday blacksmithing. Norwich.
Second and third Friday: Board game night. On for this Friday!
* Saturday (monthly) Long Arm Training - Check Members@ email list for dates and time. RSVP at members@milwaukeemakerspace.org
Special Events
Decor and Party Prep 6:30pm Nov 4th
Halloween/Makerfaire Wrap Party 7pm Norwich 11/10
Next Board meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 6 PM at NORWICH building.
MakesGiving scheduled for November 24th. Need a member to lead this important community based program.
Next Space Improvement Day, Sunday, 12/6 at BOTH buildings
Tours
Member Topics
Google banned us, ugh! New google groups is up and running. No widespread reports of issues with logins so far.
Prusa XLs have arrived! They are cool! 3D printing could use funds so please donate to them!
Makerfaire Wrap and Halloween Party! Please help volunteer in a variety of ways!
Safety Note
Helpful Hint
Rule and Regulation of the Week
Member project in-depth
Mike T presented his camera project that monitors 3D prints while you're not in the room.
He spent $35 total
The camera has both day and night vision
The camera is accessible via browser link using a username and password.
The camera can pan and tilt
The camera has a siren you can set off if the printer were to malfunction. He then triggered it for thoroughness.
Could be useful for area champions to get one to monitor their areas
Wrap up