Makespace - User contributions [en]

Backup

2012-10-26T12:41:48Z

JimM: Created page with "=== MediaWiki === Our plan is based on http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Backing_up_a_wiki. This is the shell script used to create backup files of MediaWiki's database and..."

=== MediaWiki ===

Our plan is based on http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Backing_up_a_wiki.

This is the shell script used to create backup files of MediaWiki's database and configuration files:

#!/bin/sh
nice -n 19 /usr/bin/mysqldump -u wikiuser wikidb -c --password=<wikiuser password> | nice -n 19 /bin/gzip -9 > ~/backup-wikidb-$(date '+%a').sql.gz
tar zcf backup-mediawiki-etc-$(date '+%a').tar.gz /etc/mediawiki

This is invoked each midnight by a crontab entry:
0 0 * * * /home/jimm/backup-mediawiki

The files backup-mediawiki-* are then copied off to a remote server by a crontab running on another machine.

==== Restoration plan ====
Not planned or tested yet.

Ideaspace engagement plan

2012-10-22T12:37:44Z

JimM:

We need to write an engagement plan to receive the next tranch of funds (£10000). It would be great to include all the ideas from the community. We hope to have this plan written by early November.

The plan needs to show how, during 2013, we'll engage 500 people, each for a total of 6 hours, around Makespace stuff. The engagement doesn't have to be in the space (although we'd expect a lot of it would be). The 6 hours don't have to be at once - it could be a series of 6 1 hour talks. We don't have to be supercareful about tracking the attendees but we will be trying to do this, so having a way of showing who's turned up for what will be necessary.

It would be good to gather ideas here, estimate number of people / hours that could be achieved with each, and flesh each out into a nice description that makes it clear what the activity would look like, who it would attract, and so on.

Bear in mind we'll be executing this plan later :)

Ideas at the meeting involved: maker faire, hosting robot wars, A Level school groups, "make it, fix it" events, instructables - do a simple task and document it (e.g. trebuchet from paperclips), Tedx cam, talks, discussion group

==Engagement Formats==

==== MakeSpace Members [approx 100 people] ====
Most will be doing STEM things for > 6hours over the year.

==== Day class events [approx 360 people] ====
eg 12 events per year, 30 people at each event

==== Weekend class events [approx 240]====
eg 12 events per year,20 people, 2 days (eg 4 hours per day)

==== NightClass style course [approx 100]====
*1-2 hours per night course
*6-10 events on same night each week over a few months
*5 courses per year, 20 people per course

==Organising==

For each event, four main factors:
*What it is
*Who attends [age range, necessary experience]
*Who is running it - course designer, other presenters/enablers, additional staff (first aid, fire marshals, etc)
*How we publicise it (target audience, publicity method)

==Publicity==
*[[Schools]]
*Universities
*Local tech companies
*... any more ideas?

==Course Ideas==

Please indicate course length, advertising, who will run it (append your name if you're potentially interested in running each course - doesn't have to be the original suggester).

===Mini MakerFaire===
*Course Length: 1 day drop in format
*Attendees: adults with an interest in making almost anything?
*People willing to run the course: MDC (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity:
Info:
*Faire where people setup stalls and show / demonstrate / sell their creations, by they crafty, techy or whatever!
*Past faires: Derby[http://makerfairederby.com], Manchester[http://makerfairemanchester.com] & Brighton[http://www.makerfairebrighton.com],
*Many people (Possibly > 500 thoughout the day!)
*Unlikely many will be there > 2 hours, but still puts a dent in the 6 hours per person
*Good way to connect with broad community
*Also potential money-earner, selling tea, coffee, juice & cakes?
*Awesome fun :-)

== Competitions ==
*Attendees: people with some previous building experience
*People willing to run the course: MDC (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity: ...

Possibilities:
* Robot Wars-style event
** Possible if we use a lower weight class, e.g. 12.5kg
** Need arena to keep the audience safe (possibly use main area, and view from the gallery?)

* Micromouse (maze solving)
** We can supply robots for people to program or let them run their own

* Mbed/Pololu robot race
** Was run at ARM as part of their 21st birthday celebrations with local schools
** Could be extended to longer tracks or different criteria

* Robot Soccer
** Maybe not an easy one for beginners unless you allow remote control

* Soap Box Derby
** Needs a hill we can use. There are a few in Cambridge but we probably won't be able to close a road.

* Augmented Reality Hockey
** [[ARHockey]] [-- does this belong here? no other page previously linked to it...]

* Flugtag / Birdman
** See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull_Flugtag or http://www.worthingbirdman.co.uk/

== Courses ==
*Course Length: eg night class - 3 to 5 sessions of 2 hours each (same people at each evening)
*Attendees: to be decided..
*People willing to run the course: (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity: ...

Possibilities:
*Metalworking [lathe, milling, plasma torch]
*Welding
*Woodworking
*Plasticworking [laser / 3d printer]
*Make a radio controlled robot (us to supply some basic bits)
*Computer courses (programming, web development, databases)
*Interfacing computers to electronics
*Raspberry Pi stuff - loads we can do here including interfacing
*Introduction to electronics
*How to present your ideas for fun and profit [help geeky people pitch their stuff]

==== "Getting started/Having fun with Raspberry Pi" ====
The Pi is after all supposed to be an educational tool. I'm sure we could create a 6-hour course to do some cool things. Bring your own Pi (detail of what you need to have) or use one of ours... Stuff like how to set up a development environment? Maybe build a few simple apps?

== People willing to run courses ==

MDC: Mat Cook (electronics, interfacing, metalworking)

Ideaspace engagement plan

2012-10-22T12:37:00Z

JimM: Removed competitions from course category

We need to write an engagement plan to receive the next tranch of funds (£10000). It would be great to include all the ideas from the community. We hope to have this plan written by early November.

The plan needs to show how, during 2013, we'll engage 500 people, each for a total of 6 hours, around Makespace stuff. The engagement doesn't have to be in the space (although we'd expect a lot of it would be). The 6 hours don't have to be at once - it could be a series of 6 1 hour talks. We don't have to be supercareful about tracking the attendees but we will be trying to do this, so having a way of showing who's turned up for what will be necessary.

It would be good to gather ideas here, estimate number of people / hours that could be achieved with each, and flesh each out into a nice description that makes it clear what the activity would look like, who it would attract, and so on.

Bear in mind we'll be executing this plan later :)

Ideas at the meeting involved: maker faire, hosting robot wars, A Level school groups, "make it, fix it" events, instructables - do a simple task and document it (e.g. trebuchet from paperclips), Tedx cam, talks, discussion group

==Engagement Formats==

==== MakeSpace Members [approx 100 people] ====
Most will be doing STEM things for > 6hours over the year.

==== Day class events [approx 360 people] ====
eg 12 events per year, 30 people at each event

==== Weekend class events [approx 240]====
eg 12 events per year,20 people, 2 days (eg 4 hours per day)

==== NightClass style course [approx 100]====
*1-2 hours per night course
*6-10 events on same night each week over a few months
*5 courses per year, 20 people per course

==Organising==

For each event, four main factors:
*What it is
*Who attends [age range, necessary experience]
*Who is running it - course designer, other presenters/enablers, additional staff (first aid, fire marshals, etc)
*How we publicise it (target audience, publicity method)

==Publicity==
*[[Schools]]
*Universities
*Local tech companies
*... any more ideas?

==Course Ideas==

Please indicate course length, advertising, who will run it (append your name if you're potentially interested in running each course - doesn't have to be the original suggester).

===Mini MakerFaire===
*Course Length: 1 day drop in format
*Attendees: adults with an interest in making almost anything?
*People willing to run the course: MDC (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity:
Info:
*Faire where people setup stalls and show / demonstrate / sell their creations, by they crafty, techy or whatever!
*Past faires: Derby[http://makerfairederby.com], Manchester[http://makerfairemanchester.com] & Brighton[http://www.makerfairebrighton.com],
*Many people (Possibly > 500 thoughout the day!)
*Unlikely many will be there > 2 hours, but still puts a dent in the 6 hours per person
*Good way to connect with broad community
*Also potential money-earner, selling tea, coffee, juice & cakes?
*Awesome fun :-)

== Competitions ==
*Attendees: people with some previous building experience
*People willing to run the course: MDC (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity: ...

Possibilities:
* Robot Wars-style event
** Possible if we use a lower weight class, e.g. 12.5kg
** Need arena to keep the audience safe (possibly use main area, and view from the gallery?)

* Micromouse (maze solving)
** We can supply robots for people to program or let them run their own

* Mbed/Pololu robot race
** Was run at ARM as part of their 21st birthday celebrations with local schools
** Could be extended to longer tracks or different criteria

* Robot Soccer
** Maybe not an easy one for beginners unless you allow remote control

* Soap Box Derby
** Needs a hill we can use. There are a few in Cambridge but we probably won't be able to close a road.

* Augmented Reality Hockey
** [[ARHockey]] [-- does this belong here? no other page previously linked to it...]

=== Courses ===
*Course Length: eg night class - 3 to 5 sessions of 2 hours each (same people at each evening)
*Attendees: to be decided..
*People willing to run the course: (please append your initials here and name at the end if you can help)
*Publicity: ...

Possibilities:
*Metalworking [lathe, milling, plasma torch]
*Welding
*Woodworking
*Plasticworking [laser / 3d printer]
*Make a radio controlled robot (us to supply some basic bits)
*Computer courses (programming, web development, databases)
*Interfacing computers to electronics
*Raspberry Pi stuff - loads we can do here including interfacing
*Introduction to electronics
*How to present your ideas for fun and profit [help geeky people pitch their stuff]

==== Flugtag / Birdman ====
* See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull_Flugtag or http://www.worthingbirdman.co.uk/
==== "Getting started/Having fun with Raspberry Pi" ====
The Pi is after all supposed to be an educational tool. I'm sure we could create a 6-hour course to do some cool things. Bring your own Pi (detail of what you need to have) or use one of ours... Stuff like how to set up a development environment? Maybe build a few simple apps?

== People willing to run courses ==

MDC: Mat Cook (electronics, interfacing, metalworking)

Laser cutter

2012-10-18T12:49:27Z

JimM: Adding categories

We want a laser cutter.

=== Laser cutters used by other spaces: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Owner !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL
|-
| HPC LS3060 || London Hackspace || 3250 || 290x570 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=39
|-
| HPC LS3020 || Nottinghack || 1125 || 300x210 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=40
|-
| Epilog Mini 24 40W || FabLab Manchester || (Estimated) 11450 || 300x600 || http://www.epiloglaser.co.uk/legend_mini24.htm
|}

=== Other cutters ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL
|-
| HPC LS1290 || 6250 || 1200x900 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2
|-
| HPC LS2412 || 13950 || 2440x1220 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=19
|}

Costs are ex VAT

=== Replacement tubes ===

Replacement tubes cost £195 ex VAT for a 40W HPC tube (LS3020/LS3060) and £350 ex VAT for an 80W (LS1290). They are rated at 1000 hours, although this is heavily dependent on careful calibration of the machine and will be much lower if it's misconfigured.

[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Purchasing]]

Kit wishlist

2012-10-18T12:48:59Z

JimM: Corrected link

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here.

To help us prioritise what to get, please create and vote over at http://makespace.uservoice.com/forums/179819-kit-list

If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!

When thinking about buying kit (or even making it) we need to consider [[The Real Cost of Equipment]]

===The FabLab kit===

Briefly:

Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)
sized parts
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and
surface-mounted circuit boards
5. Electronics assembly
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.

A la Manchester:
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller
* Roland Vinyl Cutter
* Shopbot CNC Router
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=500 for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

* Dremel/rotary tool - many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.

* a small manual lathe eg http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=2 plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.
* A lathe manual or CNC which can cut steel comfortably, so wth coolant and colchester studentish sized with digital readout

* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.
* A floor standing pillar drill

* A CNC mill conversion just like http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/taigcnc.htm Good for PCBs and a lot else. Plus cutters and workholding bits. It will need its own PC, too. Also see http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/
* If possible a real mill with some kind of cnc conversion with low speed settings or just a digital readout

* A bandsaw that will run horizontal or vertical (but mostly horizontal, for chopping the ends off bars) eg http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm
* another option for a chopoff saw is a circular mitre saw eg: http://www.screwfix.com/p/evolution-rage-3-255mm-compound-sliding-mitre-saw-230v/65730 though possibly something a bit more robust. Then you could get a conventional bandsaw

* a plasma cutter (to cut steel sheet etc - more than the laser cutter is capable of)

* Welder
** Arc welder (a bit yuk)
** MIG welder (cheap and easy to use)
** TTG welder (suitable for aluminium)
** Welder misc: gas (eg BOC) + cage + bolt to wall, wire, tips, gloves, apron, head shields, lightproof/fireproof curtained area to protect other workers

* expect more ideas from cambridge Science Centre people :)

* Decent belt/disc sander/linisher

* Polisher for plastics and others (a grinder with attachments)

* Measuring tools - digital calipers, micrometers etc

* Sheet metal folder

* Pipe bender

===Electronics/PCB tools===
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
* Fume extractor(s) for above
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
* PCB holders or "helping hands"
* Side cutters
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Multimeter(s)
* Oscilloscope (digital and/or analog)
* Logic Analyser
* Signal generator
* Wire
* Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
* Some way to order parts (group order to Farnell/RS/Maplin)

NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.

===Laser Cutter===
The bare minimum for me would be something
capable of cutting an A3 sheet, which probably means 600x450mm. A 1200x900mm[1] machine from Laserscript comes in at about
£6.5K; a used one went on eBay recently for something like £4.5K. The
factory gate price for a similar unit from Shenhui, who are a well-regarded
Chinese manufacturer, is $4K -sea-freight would come in at $250, and import duty
appears to be 4.5%.

Some options are at [[Laser cutter]]

===3D printing===
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html
* 3D scanner e.g. http://www.david-laserscanner.com/

===Flameworking===
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:

* MAPP gas torch
* MAPP gas for torch
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling
* Shears
* Carbon paddle

===Textiles===
* Knitting machine
* Sewing machine

===Acrylic working===
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:

* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk
* Strip heater or heat gun
* Acrylic edge scraper
* Acrylic scorer
* Fine grit sandpaper
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]
* Gas for torch

===Materials work===
For development of novel materials or layers, or devices such as solar panels
* Fume hood or cabinet

===Bio work===
We have no plans at present to support work with recombinant DNA or other bio work :)

===Safety equipment===
* Safety glasses
* Kevlar gloves for cutting
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

===Software tools===

LabVIEW

Gimp - www.gimp.org/

Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/

Open office - download.openoffice.org/

Inkscape - www.inkscape.org

Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin

This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/

Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/

Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/

===Materials lists===
====Laser Cutter materials====
Max Size 300mmx600mm

* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm
* Paper 300mm x 600mm
* Leather
* Fabric

====Modella Milling Machine materials====
Max Size 150x200mm

*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm

====Shopbot CNC Router materials====
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm

* Plywood 3-25mm thick
* MDF 3-25mm thick
* Aluminium
* Cast Iron
* Acrylic
* Brass
* Steel
* Foam

====Vinyl Cutter materials====
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m

====3D Printer materials====

Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...

* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3

====Additional electronics/PCB materials====
* Flux-cored solder (please some 60/40 as well as that silly ROHS, for working with older gear and for ease of use!)
* USB microscope with monitor?

====Painting materials====
* Brushes
* Water pots
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid

===Air Tools===
Can we use the metal air-lines that are already in place?
Compressor/air for plasma and other airtools
* Cutting/drilling/polishing airtools

===Very basic stuff===

* Four-wheeled trolley for moving heavyish stuff
** A sackbarrow (upright trolley) might also be useful
* Industrial vacuum cleaner

===Useful reference lists===
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0

Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html

workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0

A great outline of prototyping kit and space suggestions from Phil Keenan: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwrlF51mx2ojYTQ5MzA1NGItZDBmNi00YmViLWJjODktYzlkM2M1OTAwNmQ0

Kit wishlist

2012-10-18T12:48:43Z

JimM: Add link to laser cutter page

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here.

To help us prioritise what to get, please create and vote over at http://makespace.uservoice.com/forums/179819-kit-list

If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!

When thinking about buying kit (or even making it) we need to consider [[The Real Cost of Equipment]]

===The FabLab kit===

Briefly:

Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)
sized parts
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and
surface-mounted circuit boards
5. Electronics assembly
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.

A la Manchester:
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller
* Roland Vinyl Cutter
* Shopbot CNC Router
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=500 for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

* Dremel/rotary tool - many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.

* a small manual lathe eg http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=2 plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.
* A lathe manual or CNC which can cut steel comfortably, so wth coolant and colchester studentish sized with digital readout

* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.
* A floor standing pillar drill

* A CNC mill conversion just like http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/taigcnc.htm Good for PCBs and a lot else. Plus cutters and workholding bits. It will need its own PC, too. Also see http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/
* If possible a real mill with some kind of cnc conversion with low speed settings or just a digital readout

* A bandsaw that will run horizontal or vertical (but mostly horizontal, for chopping the ends off bars) eg http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm
* another option for a chopoff saw is a circular mitre saw eg: http://www.screwfix.com/p/evolution-rage-3-255mm-compound-sliding-mitre-saw-230v/65730 though possibly something a bit more robust. Then you could get a conventional bandsaw

* a plasma cutter (to cut steel sheet etc - more than the laser cutter is capable of)

* Welder
** Arc welder (a bit yuk)
** MIG welder (cheap and easy to use)
** TTG welder (suitable for aluminium)
** Welder misc: gas (eg BOC) + cage + bolt to wall, wire, tips, gloves, apron, head shields, lightproof/fireproof curtained area to protect other workers

* expect more ideas from cambridge Science Centre people :)

* Decent belt/disc sander/linisher

* Polisher for plastics and others (a grinder with attachments)

* Measuring tools - digital calipers, micrometers etc

* Sheet metal folder

* Pipe bender

===Electronics/PCB tools===
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
* Fume extractor(s) for above
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
* PCB holders or "helping hands"
* Side cutters
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Multimeter(s)
* Oscilloscope (digital and/or analog)
* Logic Analyser
* Signal generator
* Wire
* Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
* Some way to order parts (group order to Farnell/RS/Maplin)

NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.

===Laser Cutter===
The bare minimum for me would be something
capable of cutting an A3 sheet, which probably means 600x450mm. A 1200x900mm[1] machine from Laserscript comes in at about
£6.5K; a used one went on eBay recently for something like £4.5K. The
factory gate price for a similar unit from Shenhui, who are a well-regarded
Chinese manufacturer, is $4K -sea-freight would come in at $250, and import duty
appears to be 4.5%.

Some options are at [Laser cutter]

===3D printing===
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html
* 3D scanner e.g. http://www.david-laserscanner.com/

===Flameworking===
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:

* MAPP gas torch
* MAPP gas for torch
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling
* Shears
* Carbon paddle

===Textiles===
* Knitting machine
* Sewing machine

===Acrylic working===
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:

* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk
* Strip heater or heat gun
* Acrylic edge scraper
* Acrylic scorer
* Fine grit sandpaper
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]
* Gas for torch

===Materials work===
For development of novel materials or layers, or devices such as solar panels
* Fume hood or cabinet

===Bio work===
We have no plans at present to support work with recombinant DNA or other bio work :)

===Safety equipment===
* Safety glasses
* Kevlar gloves for cutting
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

===Software tools===

LabVIEW

Gimp - www.gimp.org/

Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/

Open office - download.openoffice.org/

Inkscape - www.inkscape.org

Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin

This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/

Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/

Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/

===Materials lists===
====Laser Cutter materials====
Max Size 300mmx600mm

* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm
* Paper 300mm x 600mm
* Leather
* Fabric

====Modella Milling Machine materials====
Max Size 150x200mm

*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm

====Shopbot CNC Router materials====
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm

* Plywood 3-25mm thick
* MDF 3-25mm thick
* Aluminium
* Cast Iron
* Acrylic
* Brass
* Steel
* Foam

====Vinyl Cutter materials====
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m

====3D Printer materials====

Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...

* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3

====Additional electronics/PCB materials====
* Flux-cored solder (please some 60/40 as well as that silly ROHS, for working with older gear and for ease of use!)
* USB microscope with monitor?

====Painting materials====
* Brushes
* Water pots
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid

===Air Tools===
Can we use the metal air-lines that are already in place?
Compressor/air for plasma and other airtools
* Cutting/drilling/polishing airtools

===Very basic stuff===

* Four-wheeled trolley for moving heavyish stuff
** A sackbarrow (upright trolley) might also be useful
* Industrial vacuum cleaner

===Useful reference lists===
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0

Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html

workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0

A great outline of prototyping kit and space suggestions from Phil Keenan: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwrlF51mx2ojYTQ5MzA1NGItZDBmNi00YmViLWJjODktYzlkM2M1OTAwNmQ0

Ideaspace engagement plan

2012-10-17T18:17:37Z

JimM: /* Ideas */

Ideaspace engagement plan

2012-10-17T17:38:08Z

JimM:

Laser cutter

2012-10-17T10:53:00Z

JimM:

Laser cutter

2012-10-17T10:49:58Z

JimM:

We want a laser cutter.

=== Laser cutters used by other spaces: ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Owner !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL
|-
| HPC LS3060 || London Hackspace || 3250 || 290x570 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=39
|-
| HPC LS3020 || Nottinghack || 1125 || 300x210 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=40
|-
| Epilog Mini 24 40W || FabLab Manchester || (Estimated) 11450 || 300x600 || http://www.epiloglaser.co.uk/legend_mini24.htm
|}

=== Other cutters ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL
|-
| HPC LS1290 || 6250 || 1200x900 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2
|}

Costs are ex VAT

=== Replacement tubes ===

Replacement tubes cost £195 ex VAT for a 40W HPC tube (LS3020/LS3060) and £350 ex VAT for an 80W (LS1290). They are rated at 1000 hours, although this is heavily dependent on careful calibration of the machine and will be much lower if it's misconfigured.

Laser cutter

2012-10-17T10:45:28Z

JimM:

Laser cutter

2012-10-17T10:40:08Z

JimM:

We want a laser cutter.

Here's a list of laser cutters used by other groups:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Owner !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL
|-
| HPC LS3060 || London Hackspace || 3250 || 290x570 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=39
|-
| HPC LS3020 || Nottinghack || 1125 || 300x210 || http://hpclaser.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=40
|-
| Epilog Mini 24 40W || FabLab Manchester || (Estimated) 11450 || 300x600 || http://www.epiloglaser.co.uk/legend_mini24.htm
|}

Costs are ex VAT

Laser cutter

2012-10-17T10:31:13Z

JimM: Created page with "We want a laser cutter. Here's a list of laser cutters used by other groups: {| class="wikitable" |- ! Model !! Owner !! Cost !! Bed size !! URL |- | HPC LS3060 || London Hacks..."

Projects

2012-10-13T00:50:05Z

JimM: Adding github repository link to my project

== Here we will add our projects ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Project name
! Status
! People
! Tell me more about it
|-
| Roll and jump music generator
| Planned
| [[User:Dadabit|Dadabit]]
| This is a wearable with gyro and accelerometer. I will connect to ableton and/or maxmsp. So in initial phase. Also if there is anyone who did mapping, desperately in need to learn.
|-
| [[Mechanical computing]]
| Working but unreliable
| [[User:JimM|JimM]]
| Turing machines and other computers built without any electric components using ball bearings as memory. https://github.com/jmacarthur/millihertz
|-
| FleetFoot
| Planned
| [[User:Brice|Brice]]
| clojurescript + processing.js + webgl = Awesome!
|-
| Magicsphere
| Development
| [[User:Brice|Brice]]
| Secret Volumetric POV project
|-
| Lispator
| Concept
| [[User:Brice|Brice]]
| Complete Lisp machine implemented in FPGA.
|-
| MetaWatch automation
| Concept / Improvements
| [[User:Benjymous|Rich M]]
| Expanding the MetaWatch software for more "Internet of Things" integration - watch notifications when the doorbell rings, Turn lights on from your wrist, that sort of thing!
|-
| shapeshifting fabric
| design/development
| [[User:Dadabit|Dadabit]]
| well I got some sma wire, currently able to drive it, Now trying to make the machanical to actually end up in some coordinated movements. I need 3D modeling may be. Ping me if yo can help me with 3d modeling with the movement. I will thank you forever. (how long is forever can be negotiated)
|-
| Solr Logr
| Development/Refinement
| [[User:Elsmorian|Chris Elsmore]]
| Data logger, display and controller for my off-grid solar installation, and investigation into other alternative energy sources like building wind turbines.
|-
| Vehicle tracker / remote command receiver
| Progressing slowly
| [[User:JCGS|JCGS]]
| I have started to build a vehicle tracker based on the GM862 GPS/GSM/GPRS module.
|-
| ASR33 (Teletype) restoration
| Waiting
| [[User:JCGS|JCGS]]
| I have an old ASR33 that I plan to restore sometime. Some mechanical work is needed, including fabricating missing parts; also tracing and testing the circuitry, and interfacing it to a modern computer.
|-
| Vehicle motor controller
| Thinking about it
| [[User:JCGS|JCGS]]
| Once I've finished stretching my Land Rover to three axles, I'll start working on making the third axle electrically driven, with regenerative braking. I plan to make the controller myself, with big IGBTs and probably an mbed to control them.
|-
| Makespace OpenGL Visualisation
| Planned
| [[User:Wojciech|Wojciech]]
| A quick 3D mock up of procedurally generated Makespace.
|-
| Visventis (kites for wind energy)
| In process
| [[User:RobCopcutt|Robert Copcutt]]
| Poor people need electricity to learn to lift themselves out of poverty. A cheap way to generate electricity is therefore required. At visventis.org[http://visventis.org] we believe that kites are 1 way to do that. A device to support a flying kite has already been built. We now need to add reels for the tethers, a generator and electronics to control that generator. This could be the start of something big and all help is appreciated.
|-
| Motor/generator
| Advanced concept
| [[User:RobCopcutt|Robert Copcutt]]
| Small electric motors can be made over 98% efficient, and cheap, by following a few fundamental principles. Keep the air-gap speed high by using a large diameter. Eliminate the iron core and use just air. Use fine wire for the coils to keep eddy current losses down. Such machines would be ideal for many projects including Visventis and electric vehicles. Tools such as good laser cutters and CNC mills are important for making some of the parts. Let's talk.
|-
| Gauss meter
| Concept
| [[User:RobCopcutt|Robert Copcutt]]
| This should be a quick project to aid the motor/generator project above. Gauss meters are expensive but the sensors are not. Anyone interested to help build a simple meter to measure magnetic fields?
|-
| LED strip lights
| Concept
| [[User:RobCopcutt|Robert Copcutt]]
| LED lights have numerous advantages except for cost. I am interested to make replacements for fluorescent tubes, but buying LEDs in the quantity to build 1 is not economical. If I design one it makes sense to share the learning and build 20. As soon as we have sufficient interest the LEDs can be ordered and construction can begin.
|}

== Communal projects ==

[[WorkbenchLinks|Workbenches]]- we need a horizontal surface to make things on, and people are keen to start making the makespace by building benches. See some suggestions for DIY workbench designs.

[[AutomatedStorageProposals|Automated storage/retrieval]]- a long-term crazy idea to build some sort of storage robot in the half-height storage area under the kitchen which will retrieve a member's storage box when they swipe their RFID tag. If you have a fleshed-out idea for how it ought to work, write up your proposal and link it from this page.

Community Values

2012-10-13T00:46:43Z

JimM:

A draft of community values:

* People using kit should be in a fit state to do so

* don't piss off others - do unto others - be respectful

* safety first

* be reasonable

* respect diversity of space users

* encourage and support beginners / anyone / all skill&knowledge levels

* feel able/entitled/required to stop unsafe happenings

* collaboration is good

* collectively improving space - everyone's responsibility to make it better

* respect the space

* collective ownership of makespace (MORE than : leave this space as you'd like to find it)

* the space is everyone's

* reporting accidents/mistakes/damage etc is encouraged - not a blame culture.
(do we want confidential/anonymous reporting? for reporter or for who is being reported about -- yes )

* makespace is always a work in progres???? (no agreement on that one)

* inclusivity -- welcoming to all

* fun (not compulsory though!)

* asking questions is encouraged "ask questions" - alwayas acceptable to ask (but don't feel bad if you can't answer right then). don't treat any question as stupid

* it's a shared space and shared kit - be conscious of others

* we're all here to learn&improve

* ''share and enjoy''

* 0, 1, π, e

Space layout ideas

2012-10-05T23:37:04Z

JimM: Removed fireproofing requirement for under-mezzanine rooms

Makespace has a set of rooms in 17 Mill Lane. You can see more on [http://vimeo.com/27942924 this video] which shows the space before it was cleared.

There's a layout diagram at [[Layout]] so we know which rooms we're talking about.

Current rough ideas:

* main workshop space (G24) could have benches "classroom style" and some space at one end (useful for day to day work plus speaker/demo events)
* the side room with double doors (G21) is most likely a separately-securable workshop for heavier workshop kit
* the square classroom could be a classroom or quiet work area (ok for reading, planning, computing, more than building)
* the mezzanine rooms (G25 and G26) could include a kitchenette and cafe style tables for talking/working
* the windowless "operations room" (G28) could be an office and secure store for Makespace - see [[Storage]]
* the full height small room just off the main space (note no current direct access from main space) could be a library/store

But other ideas are very welcome!

There are also two areas underneath the mezzanine rooms - [[Under mezzanine 1]] and 2 are both the same width as the mezannine rooms but only around 3ft high. Some way to use these conveniently for storage would be great.

It would be great to have some form of storage at the space, where people can keep half-finished works in progress etc - especially since one of the house rules is that desks must be cleared of equipment for other people to use when you're done. Perhaps a wall of decent-sized cubby holes in one of the easier to access rooms? Where would be a good place?

AutomatedStorageProposals

2012-10-05T23:28:47Z

JimM:

These proposal are for a storage/retrieval system for the undermezzanine spaces, which are too low to walk into.

See [[Under mezzanine 1]] for a rough diagram of one of the rooms.

==General thoughts==

A overhead system allows the whole floor area to be used for storage, while a floor-based one will take up some space for aisles.

Assuming we stack boxes more than one high, we'll want to keep empty stack slots in reach for "hanoi-ing" to get the lower boxes out. These empty slots need not be in fixed locations.

Interface to the door RFID would allow the system to start fetching your stuff while you're still arriving (even when you don't want it to).

===Proposal 1: Gantry crane===

A gantry runs along rails at the edges of the room, and a trolley runs along the gantry.

===Proposal 2: Serpentine suspended railway===

A track runs in a serpentine or spiral pattern, slung under the ceiling, and a trolley runs along it. Mechanically simpler than the gantry, but needs more track, and will probably be slower. Could run out into the main room and bring things to workbenches.

===Proposal 3: Floor-based carousel ===

A floor-mounted monorail or two-rail system in an oval layout. The railway is fully occupied with trolleys, so pushing one way will bring the next trolley around.

[[File:Storage-rail.png]]

There are no aisles, so to get to your box, you need to push the carousel around until you get to your box. I'm imagining it manually powered.

A set of points next to the entrance allow removing the whole train out into the main G24 room. The main room won't have rails, so the trolleys will have to be able to run on a smooth floor.

Because of the step in the floor, we'll have to either make a false floor or run the rails up and down slopes.

File:Storage-rail.png

2012-10-05T23:20:27Z

JimM: Schematic of proposed storage system

Schematic of proposed storage system

AutomatedStorageProposals

2012-10-05T23:19:47Z

JimM:

These proposal are for a storage/retrieval system for the undermezzanine spaces, which are too low to walk into.

See [[Under mezzanine 1]] for a rough diagram of one of the rooms.

==General thoughts==

A overhead system allows the whole floor area to be used for storage, while a floor-based one will take up some space for aisles.

Assuming we stack boxes more than one high, we'll want to keep empty stack slots in reach for "hanoi-ing" to get the lower boxes out. These empty slots need not be in fixed locations.

Interface to the door RFID would allow the system to start fetching your stuff while you're still arriving (even when you don't want it to).

===Proposal 1: Gantry crane===

A gantry runs along rails at the edges of the room, and a trolley runs along the gantry.

===Proposal 2: Serpentine suspended railway===

A track runs in a serpentine or spiral pattern, slung under the ceiling, and a trolley runs along it. Mechanically simpler than the gantry, but needs more track, and will probably be slower. Could run out into the main room and bring things to workbenches.

===Proposal 3: Floor-based oval railway===

A floor-mounted monorail or two-rail system in an oval layout. The railway is fully occupied with trolleys, so pushing one way will bring the next trolley around.

Category:Projects

2012-10-03T00:44:10Z

JimM: Created page with "Category page for Makespace member projects. See also Projects."

Category page for Makespace member projects. See also [[Projects]].

Mechanical computing

2012-10-03T00:43:33Z

JimM:

[[User:JimM]] builds mechanical computers. They're incredibly slow, unreliable and almost entirely pointless.

=== Turing Machines ===
[[File:TuringMachines.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|Turing Machines]] Turing machines can be made with very low numbers of symbols and states and still be universal. It's been proved that a Turing machine with 3 symbols and 2 states can be capable of universal computation. This is simple enough to be implemented mechanically without having to make thousands of parts (as other mechanical computers have used).

The price for the simplicity of the machine is terrible code/storage density - this machine needs to execute thousands of cycles to do what a modern machine can do in one cycle. Combine that with a clock speed of about 0.04 Hz and you'll see why this is a fair way from silicon computers.

[[Category:Projects]]

Under mezzanine 1

2012-10-03T00:41:19Z

JimM: Created page with "Under Mezzanine room dimensions These are ROUGH dimensions of the left room under the mezzanine rooms. The dimensions on the diagram..."

[[File:UnderMezzanine1.png|400px|thumb|left|Under Mezzanine room dimensions]]
These are ROUGH dimensions of the left room under the mezzanine rooms. The dimensions on the diagram is in metres. The room is roughly rectangular. There is a section of the floor which is raised approximately 5cm from the rest of the floor area.

Space layout ideas

2012-10-03T00:38:17Z

JimM:

Makespace will have a set of rooms in 17 Mill Lane. You can see more on [http://vimeo.com/27942924 this video] which shows the space before it was cleared.

There's a layout diagram at [[Layout]] so we know which rooms we're talking about.

Current rough ideas:

* main workshop space (G24) could have benches "classroom style" and some space at one end (useful for day to day work plus speaker/demo events)
* the side room with double doors (G21) is most likely a separately-securable workshop for heavier workshop kit
* the square classroom could be a classroom or quiet work area (ok for reading, planning, computing, more than building)
* the mezzanine rooms (G25 and G26) could include a kitchenette and cafe style tables for talking/working
* the windowless "operations room" (G28) could be an office and secure store for Makespace - see [[Storage]]
* the full height small room just off the main space (note no current direct access from main space) could be a library/store

But other ideas are very welcome!

There are also two areas underneath the mezzanine rooms - [[Under mezzanine 1]] and 2 are both the same width as the mezannine rooms but only around 3ft high. Some way to use these conveniently for storage would be great (but if we want to use them we'll have to pay for fireproofing; if we choose not to use them they can be left as is)

It would be great to have some form of storage at the space, where people can keep half-finished works in progress etc - especially since one of the house rules is that desks must be cleared of equipment for other people to use when you're done. Perhaps a wall of decent-sized cubby holes in one of the easier to access rooms? Where would be a good place?

File:UnderMezzanine1.png

2012-10-03T00:37:03Z

JimM: Rough dimensions of the left room under the mezzanine rooms.

Rough dimensions of the left room under the mezzanine rooms.

ListofProjects

2012-10-03T00:18:11Z

JimM: Redirected page to Projects

#REDIRECT [[Projects]]

Projects

2012-10-03T00:17:24Z

JimM: Moving in content from ListofProjects

Mechanical computing

2012-10-03T00:14:30Z

JimM:

Mechanical computing

2012-10-03T00:14:11Z

JimM: Created page with "User:JimM builds mechanical computers. They're incredibly slow, unreliable and almost entirely pointless. === Turing Machines === [[File:TuringMachines.jpeg|200px|thumb|left..."

[[User:JimM]] builds mechanical computers. They're incredibly slow, unreliable and almost entirely pointless.

=== Turing Machines ===
[[File:TuringMachines.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|JimM]] Turing machines can be made with very low numbers of symbols and states and still be universal. It's been proved that a Turing machine with 3 symbols and 2 states can be capable of universal computation. This is simple enough to be implemented mechanically without having to make thousands of parts (as other mechanical computers have used).

The price for the simplicity of the machine is terrible code/storage density - this machine needs to execute thousands of cycles to do what a modern machine can do in one cycle. Combine that with a clock speed of about 0.04 Hz and you'll see why this is a fair way from silicon computers.

User:JimM

2012-10-03T00:04:34Z

JimM:

[[File:Jim3-scaled.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|JimM]]
Hello! I'm Jim, a software engineer who also does a bit of mechanical and electronic tinkering in his spare time. I maintain the Makespace wiki and arrange backups for the site as well as arranging a few socials.

My main project at the moment is [[Mechanical computing]].

File:TuringMachines.jpeg

2012-10-03T00:00:07Z

JimM: Two mechanical Turing machines, photographed at Manchester Handmade Digital fair in 2012.

Two mechanical Turing machines, photographed at Manchester Handmade Digital fair in 2012.

User:JimM

2012-10-02T23:45:14Z

JimM:

User:JimM

2012-10-02T23:44:05Z

JimM:

Hello! I'm Jim, a software engineer who also does a bit of mechanical and electronic tinkering in his spare time. I maintain the Makespace wiki and arrange backups for the site as well as arranging a few socials.

[[File:JimM.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|JimM]]

Makespace

2012-03-22T14:20:02Z

JimM:

[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]

== What is Makespace? ==

<div style="float: right; width: 300px; border: 1px dashed gray; padding: 4px; ">
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">Current status</span>

For the most recent update, see [[Updates| our last mailing list posting on the subject]].

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]
''Negotiations are in progress for the lease of premises, which we hope will be in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''
'''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!'''
</div>
Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything.

It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing:
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
* Flexible access control and facilities
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join our Meetup group. You can also contact the founders through this group. The group can be found at

''' http://www.meetup.com/makespace '''

== Who should be involved? ==

The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.

At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)

Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace!

Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group, where we can organise meetings and share progress.

Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!

And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!

== Getting involved ==

If you'd like to express interest in Makespace, keep up to date with how things are going, or find out about upcoming real-world meetings, please join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group.

This is our main community list and you can see archive update posts on meetup, or [[Updates|here]].

We also have a mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/cammakespace. You can email the list at cammakespace@googlegroups.com. Posts from new users may be held for moderation.

We previously used a mailman mailing list. You can also view the archives of this list at http://makespace.org/pipermail/. Please don't use this list for new discussions.

We are also present on IRC. Join #makespace on Freenode. You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace

== Progress so far ==

For a detailed look at the progress so far, see our blog [http://makespace.org/index.php/blog/ here] (in the past we used to post on the [[Updates]] page).

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event: [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation] ''In addition we have made progress with space, and are currently negotiating a lease for what will be our premises in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''

''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing! Founding Members will have the chance to get involved early in return for their financial support with bootstrapping Makespace. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/mspledge if you are able to support us with £250 for the first 6 month's Founder membership upfront. (Other membership types will be available once we are ready to open, so don't worry if this option doesn't appeal!) ''

Here are the working specification documents:
* [[Structure]]

We're also now building up a '''kit wishlist'''. We can't guarantee when or if we'll have any of this kit, but if there's something which would be of use to you, let us know what it is and why here. Also, we're interested in any ideas as to '''how the space should be used''':
* [[Kit wishlist]]
* [[Space layout ideas]]
* [[Makespace member guidelines]]

We are also working on outreach activities as follows:
* [[Engineering Festival 2011]]

== Social Meetings ==
While we wait for the space proper to open, MakeSpace meets regularly to do some hacking in the pub. The canonical means of arranging these is via Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Makespace

Our next meeting is expected to be '''Tuesday 27th March 2012 at 8PM''', likely to be in the Picture House bar.
== Formal Meetings ==
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:

* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]

== Sponsorship and Donations! ==

Makespace is made possible by membership fees and sponsorship. We gratefully receive any donations, however small, that can help with developing, running and improving Makespace for everyone.

* [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9GWU9BP9XBMC Donate to Makespace via Credit Card or Paypal]

Also, we accept donations-in-kind. Head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.

Thanks!

==Links==
Some information about other groups around the world that may be of interest can be found on the [[Links|Links page]].

ListofProjects

2012-02-29T13:23:18Z

JimM:

== List of Projects ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Project name
! Status
! People
! Tell me more about it
|-
| Spaceship
| Planned
| Ren, Stimpy
| top secret, ok it is about space and ship.Me and stimpy is modeling it right now. We might get use of anyone with some programming skills. and if you are an alien always welcome.
|-
| Roll and jump music generator
| Planned
| Dadabit
| This is a wearable with gyro and accelerometer. I will connect to ableton and/or maxmsp. So in initial phase. Also if there is anyone who did mapping, desperately in need to learn.
|-
| Mechanical Turing Machine
| Working but unreliable
| [[User:JimM|JimM]]
| A 5-symbol, 2-state universal Turing machine built without any electric components using ball bearings as memory.
|}

Makespace

2012-02-29T09:10:59Z

JimM:

[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]

== What is Makespace? ==

<div style="float: right; width: 300px; border: 1px dashed gray; padding: 4px; ">
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">Current status</span>

For the most recent update, see [[Updates| our last mailing list posting on the subject]].

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]
''Negotiations are in progress for the lease of premises, which we hope will be in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''
'''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!'''
</div>
Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything.

It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing:
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
* Flexible access control and facilities
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join our Meetup group. You can also contact the founders through this group. The group can be found at

''' http://www.meetup.com/makespace '''

== Who should be involved? ==

The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.

At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)

Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace!

Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group, where we can organise meetings and share progress.

Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!

And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!

== Getting involved ==

If you'd like to express interest in Makespace, keep up to date with how things are going, or find out about upcoming real-world meetings, please join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group.

This is our main community list and you can see archive update posts on meetup, or [[Updates|here]].

We also have a mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/cammakespace. You can email the list at cammakespace@googlegroups.com. Posts from new users may be held for moderation.

We previously used a mailman mailing list. You can also view the archives of this list at http://makespace.org/pipermail/. Please don't use this list for new discussions.

We are also present on IRC. Join #makespace on Freenode. You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace

== Progress so far ==

For a detailed look at the progress so far, see [[Updates]].

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event: [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation] ''In addition we have made progress with space, and are currently negotiating a lease for what will be our premises in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''

''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing! Founding Members will have the chance to get involved early in return for their financial support with bootstrapping Makespace. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/mspledge if you are able to support us with £250 for the first 6 month's Founder membership upfront. (Other membership types will be available once we are ready to open, so don't worry if this option doesn't appeal!) ''

Here are the working specification documents:
* [[Structure]]

We're also now building up a '''kit wishlist'''. We can't guarantee when or if we'll have any of this kit, but if there's something which would be of use to you, let us know what it is and why here. Also, we're interested in any ideas as to '''how the space should be used''':
* [[Kit wishlist]]
* [[Space layout ideas]]

We are also working on outreach activities as follows:
* [[Engineering Festival 2011]]

== Social Meetings ==
While we wait for the space proper to open, MakeSpace meets regularly to do some hacking in the pub. The canonical means of arranging these is via Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Makespace

Our next meeting is expected to be '''Tuesday 13th March 2012 at 8PM'''. We haven't decided on a location yet; we're looking for somewhere with lots of space, food, wifi and ideally power. Suggestions are welcome.

== Formal Meetings ==
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:

* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]

== Sponsorship and Donations! ==

Makespace is made possible by membership fees and sponsorship. We gratefully receive any donations, however small, that can help with developing, running and improving Makespace for everyone.

* [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9GWU9BP9XBMC Donate to Makespace via Credit Card or Paypal]

Also, we accept donations-in-kind. Head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.

Thanks!

==Links==
Some information about other groups around the world that may be of interest can be found on the [[Links|Links page]].

Makespace

2012-02-27T13:15:06Z

JimM:

[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]

== What is Makespace? ==

<div style="float: right; width: 300px; border: 1px dashed gray; padding: 4px; ">
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">Current status</span>

For the most recent update, see [[Updates| our last mailing list posting on the subject]].

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]
''Negotiations are in progress for the lease of premises, which we hope will be in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''
'''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!'''
</div>
Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything.

It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing:
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
* Flexible access control and facilities
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join our Meetup group. You can also contact the founders through this group. The group can be found at

''' http://www.meetup.com/makespace '''

== Who should be involved? ==

The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.

At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)

Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace!

Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group, where we can organise meetings and share progress.

Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!

And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!

== Getting involved ==

If you'd like to express interest in Makespace, keep up to date with how things are going, or find out about upcoming real-world meetings, please join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group.

This is our main community list and you can see archive update posts on meetup, or [[Updates|here]].

We also have a mailing list at http://groups.google.com/group/cammakespace. You can email the list at cammakespace@googlegroups.com. Posts from new users may be held for moderation.

We previously used a mailman mailing list. You can also view the archives of this list at http://makespace.org/pipermail/. Please don't use this list for new discussions.

We are also present on IRC. Join #makespace on Freenode. You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace

== Progress so far ==

For a detailed look at the progress so far, see [[Updates]].

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event: [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation] ''In addition we have made progress with space, and are currently negotiating a lease for what will be our premises in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''

''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing! Founding Members will have the chance to get involved early in return for their financial support with bootstrapping Makespace. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/mspledge if you are able to support us with £250 for the first 6 month's Founder membership upfront. (Other membership types will be available once we are ready to open, so don't worry if this option doesn't appeal!) ''

Here are the working specification documents:
* [[Structure]]

We're also now building up a '''kit wishlist'''. We can't guarantee when or if we'll have any of this kit, but if there's something which would be of use to you, let us know what it is and why here. Also, we're interested in any ideas as to '''how the space should be used''':
* [[Kit wishlist]]
* [[Space layout ideas]]

We are also working on outreach activities as follows:
* [[Engineering Festival 2011]]

== Social Meetings ==
While we wait for the space proper to open, MakeSpace meets regularly to do some hacking in the pub. The canonical means of arranging these is via Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Makespace

Our next meeting is on '''Tuesday 28th Februrary 2012 at 8PM''' in [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?cid=15713352255006248561&q=The+Anchor&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink,view:smartmaps&ei=aoFLT7aHBMbusgbnw-CQAw&dtab=2 The Anchor]

== Formal Meetings ==
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:

* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]

== Sponsorship and Donations! ==

Makespace is made possible by membership fees and sponsorship. We gratefully receive any donations, however small, that can help with developing, running and improving Makespace for everyone.

* [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9GWU9BP9XBMC Donate to Makespace via Credit Card or Paypal]

Also, we accept donations-in-kind. Head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.

Thanks!

==Links==
Some information about other groups around the world that may be of interest can be found on the [[Links|Links page]].

User:JimM

2012-02-26T21:08:18Z

JimM: Created page with "Hello! I'm Jim, a software engineer who also does a bit of mechanical and electronic tinkering in his spare time. I maintain the Makespace wiki and arrange backups for the site a..."

Member's Skills

2012-02-26T21:06:28Z

JimM:

People of makespace. Note that this list might not be comprehensive

<div class="memberslist">
{{MemberDetails|nickname=renandstimpy|wikiusername=renandsimpt|realname=renandstimpy|}}
{{MemberDetails|nickname=theanonymguy|wikiusername=anonymus|realname= i said anonymus}}
{{MemberDetails|nickname=dadabit|wikiusername=dadabit|realname=gaye dadabit|imagefile=gayedadabit.jpg }}
{{MemberDetails|nickname=srimech|wikiusername=JimM|realname=Jim MacArthur|imagefile=Jim3-scaled.jpeg }}
</div>

File:Jim3-scaled.jpeg

2012-02-26T21:05:02Z

JimM: This is a picture of Jim MacArthur (JimM)

This is a picture of Jim MacArthur (JimM)

Kit wishlist

2011-12-12T10:47:11Z

JimM: Corrected Conquest lathe link

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here.

If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!

===The FabLab kit===

Briefly:

Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)
sized parts
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and
surface-mounted circuit boards
5. Electronics assembly
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.

A la Manchester:
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller
* Roland Vinyl Cutter
* Shopbot CNC Router
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=500 for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

* Dremel/rotary tool - many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.

* a small manual lathe eg http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=2 plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.

* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.

* A CNC mill conversion just like http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/taigcnc.htm Good for PCBs and a lot else. Plus cutters and workholding bits. It will need its own PC, too. Also see http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/

* A bandsaw that will run horizontal or vertical (but mostly horizontal, for chopping the ends off bars) eg http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm

===Electronics/PCB tools===
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
* Fume extractor(s) for above
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
* PCB holders or "helping hands"
* Side cutters
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Multimeter(s)

NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.

===3D printing===
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html

===Flameworking===
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:

* MAPP gas torch
* MAPP gas for torch
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling
* Shears
* Carbon paddle

===Acrylic working===
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:

* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk
* Strip heater or heat gun
* Acrylic edge scraper
* Acrylic scorer
* Fine grit sandpaper
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]
* Gas for torch

===Safety equipment===
* Safety glasses
* Kevlar gloves for cutting
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

===Software tools===

LabVIEW

Gimp - www.gimp.org/

Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/

Open office - download.openoffice.org/

Inkscape - www.inkscape.org

Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin

This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/

Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/

Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/

===Materials lists===
====Laser Cutter materials====
Max Size 300mmx600mm

* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm
* Paper 300mm x 600mm
* Leather
* Fabric

====Modella Milling Machine materials====
Max Size 150x200mm

*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm

====Shopbot CNC Router materials====
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm

* Plywood 3-25mm thick
* MDF 3-25mm thick
* Aluminium
* Cast Iron
* Acrylic
* Brass
* Steel
* Foam

====Vinyl Cutter materials====
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m

====3D Printer materials====

Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...

* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3

====Additional electronics/PCB materials====
* Flux-cored solder

====Painting materials====
* Brushes
* Water pots
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid

===Useful reference lists===
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0

Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html

workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Kit wishlist

2011-12-12T10:45:45Z

JimM: Corrected mill link, separated out Dremel

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here.

If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!

===The FabLab kit===

Briefly:

Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)
sized parts
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and
surface-mounted circuit boards
5. Electronics assembly
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.

A la Manchester:
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller
* Roland Vinyl Cutter
* Shopbot CNC Router
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=500 for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

* Dremel/rotary tool - many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.

* a small manual lathe eg
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.

* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.

a CNC mill conversion just like http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/taigcnc.htm Good for PCBs and a lot else. Plus cutters and workholding bits. It will need its own PC, too. Also see http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/

* A bandsaw that will run horizontal or vertical (but mostly horizontal, for chopping the ends off bars) eg http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm

===Electronics/PCB tools===
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
* Fume extractor(s) for above
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
* PCB holders or "helping hands"
* Side cutters
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Multimeter(s)

NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.

===3D printing===
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html

===Flameworking===
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:

* MAPP gas torch
* MAPP gas for torch
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling
* Shears
* Carbon paddle

===Acrylic working===
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:

* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk
* Strip heater or heat gun
* Acrylic edge scraper
* Acrylic scorer
* Fine grit sandpaper
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]
* Gas for torch

===Safety equipment===
* Safety glasses
* Kevlar gloves for cutting
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

===Software tools===

LabVIEW

Gimp - www.gimp.org/

Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/

Open office - download.openoffice.org/

Inkscape - www.inkscape.org

Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin

This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/

Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/

Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/

===Materials lists===
====Laser Cutter materials====
Max Size 300mmx600mm

* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm
* Paper 300mm x 600mm
* Leather
* Fabric

====Modella Milling Machine materials====
Max Size 150x200mm

*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm

====Shopbot CNC Router materials====
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm

* Plywood 3-25mm thick
* MDF 3-25mm thick
* Aluminium
* Cast Iron
* Acrylic
* Brass
* Steel
* Foam

====Vinyl Cutter materials====
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m

====3D Printer materials====

Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...

* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3

====Additional electronics/PCB materials====
* Flux-cored solder

====Painting materials====
* Brushes
* Water pots
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid

===Useful reference lists===
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0

Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html

workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Space layout ideas

2011-12-03T23:30:28Z

JimM:

Makespace will have a set of rooms in 17 Mill Lane. You can see more on [http://vimeo.com/27942924 this video] which shows the space before it was cleared.

There's a layout diagram at [[Layout]] so we know which rooms we're talking about.

Current rough ideas:

* main workshop space (G24) has benches "classroom style" and some space at one end (useful for day to day work plus speaker/demo events)
* the side room with double doors (G21) is a separately-securable workshop for heavier workshop kit
* the square classroom is a classroom or quiet work area (ok for reading, planning, computing, more than building)
* the mezzanine rooms (G25 and G26) include a kitchenette and cafe style tables for talking/working
* the windowless "operations room" (G28) is an office/secure store for Makespace admin
** Being windowless makes it ideal for using a projector for presentations, or for other activities where darkness is important (developing photographs?)
* the full height small room just off the main space is a library/store

But other ideas are very welcome!

There are also two areas underneath the mezzanine rooms - both the same width as the mezannine rooms but only around 3ft high. Some way to use these conveniently for storage would be great.

Space layout ideas

2011-12-03T23:27:50Z

JimM:

Space layout ideas

2011-12-03T23:25:50Z

JimM:

Space layout ideas

2011-12-03T23:25:33Z

JimM:

Makespace will have a set of rooms in 17 Mill Lane. You can see more on [http://vimeo.com/27942924 this video] which shows the space before it was cleared.

Current rough ideas:

* main workshop space has benches "classroom style" and some space at one end (useful for day to day work plus speaker/demo events)
* the side room with double doors is a separately-securable workshop for heavier workshop kit
* the square classroom is a classroom or quiet work area (ok for reading, planning, computing, more than building)
* the mezzanine rooms include a kitchenette and cafe style tables for talking/working
* the windowless "operations room" is an office/secure store for Makespace admin
* the full height small room just off the main space is a library/store

But other ideas very welcome!
Test

Kit wishlist

2011-08-09T15:46:29Z

JimM:

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here:

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

Makespace

2011-01-02T12:54:02Z

JimM: /* What is Makespace? */

[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]

== What is Makespace? ==

Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything.

It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing:
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
* Flexible access control and facilities
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join our Meetup group. You can also contact the founders through this group. The group can be found at:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace

== Who should be involved? ==

The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.

At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)

Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace!

Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our "Meetup" group, where we can organise meetings and share progress:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace
Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!

And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!

== Meetups and Mailing List ==

For upcoming real-world meetings, see:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace

For any "maker" chat we have a general 'Makers' list - chat doesn't need to be specifically about Makespace...
* http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace

For setting up Makespace and planning how things should work we have a different mailing list
* http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace

You can also view the [http://makespace.org/pipermail/ list archive]

For IRC you can use #makespace on Freenode
* You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace

== Sponsorship and Donations ==

If you're feeling generous, head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.

== Current Status ==

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]
This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!

At that event, a pledge form for potential founding members to commit £250 for 6 months membership was circulated. This was to help find a core group of people willing to commit to work on setting up makespace, and we had a great response. If after reading what we are up to, you think you'd be willing to get involved in setting this up at this early stage, you can still make your pledge online at:
* http://tinyurl.com/mspledge
Note: Not pledging will obviously not exclude you from Makespace once it is setup, but we think this is a good way to find people willing to commit now to help guide makespace as it is set up.

The current focus of the group is:
* Finding and securing a space
** See [[PossibleLocations]]
* Specifying and creating the legal structure
* Specifying the principles and structure of the "society" that will run it
* Looking for further sponsorship opportunities

Here are the working specification documents:
* [[Structure]]

== Meetings ==
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:

* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]

Updates/20101216

2010-12-13T12:02:00Z

JimM: Assuming that was a typo

Hello all!

We're going to start sending more regular updates on what's going on with Makespace, as things are beginning to move a bit faster. An archive of update emails will be available on the Makespace wiki at http://makespace.org/wiki/index.php/Updates

=== What's in this email? ===
1. Makespace Cambridge Limited. Now in existence
2. Space Hunt, success!
3. What happened at 'Make!'
4. Makespace photos on Flickr - put yours up (tag cammakespace)!

== 1: Makespace has incorporated as Makespace Cambridge Ltd ==

In order to continue bringing things together and to prepare for opening a bank account and accepting the allocated sponsorship (40k, for those that haven't been keeping up) we've created Makespace as a Company Limited by Guarantee. There are three directors

1. Simon Ford
2. Jonathan Austin
3. Laura James

This is an exciting an important step for Makespace, as it allows us to do things like sign leases and buy stuff!

The CLG framework was chosen after taking a lot of advice, which we wrote up on the wiki: http://makespace.org/wiki/index.php/Structure

We have used Companies House's standard CLG articles of association, which we are freely able to add 'Charitable Objects' and some limitations about spending to in order to be eligible to apply for charitable status

== 2: We have found an interim space and are pursuing something more permanent ==

We are currently negotiating a lease for a space on Newnham Road, near the Granta Pub. This space is due to be demolished in early 2012, so unfortunately this will not be a permanent location for Makespace.

Those that attended the Pub Meet on 9th December have seen the space inside. There are a few details to sort out, but we hope to have an update with some good news soon.

== 3: What happened at Make!? ==

The Make event was great fun, and we're very grateful to ideaSpace for hosting us!

The photos are on Meetup.com here: http://meetu.ps/4td7
There were some cool things worked on, including
* WiFi Remote Control Big Track
* Cajon drum
* Beehive temperature monitor
* Kids text/chat hardware hacked as spectrum analyser and pc-free chat system
* Kinect hacking
* Iron Man chest-plates
* Spiral pencils

So it was pretty productive!

== 4: Things Happening Soon ==

We are 'cammakespace' on Flickr (as we are on twitter).

We would suggest people upload photos to flickr with the tag 'cammakespace' so that everyone can view them!

Structure

2010-11-26T19:00:37Z

JimM: Undoing past 2 revisions, vandalism

== Legal Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be a registered Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

We need an underlying legal structure to rent a space, have a bank account, own assets, worry about insurance and liability etc. At the same time, we want to align it with our not-for-profit goals, minimise legal overhead as much as possible, and let us do the things we need to.

After a number of community and advisor meetings, the following is the proposed underlying legal structure/process for Makespace:
* ''Makespace (Cambridge) Ltd.'' will be setup as a Company Limited by Guarantee
* Simon and Jonny will be registered as legal Directors of the CLG
* Legal Directors will be added/replaced over time, but the number will be kept small i.e. 2-4 Directors; these are the people legally tied to the activities of Makespace
* Setup a bank account for the CLG; this allows us to accept the bootstrap funding, and will be the account used for all incomings/outgoings
* Start the process to apply for charitable status, with full research to understand constraints/benefits; Assumption is it is something we would benefit from, but need to confirm interaction with e.g. member commercial activities
* If Charitable Status is achieved, create a Board of Trustees (made up of Directors and/or external people)

Notes:
* CICs were established as a way to make a social enterprise investable; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC
* A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders
* A CLG can be given charitable status after being set up - i.e. we don't have to be one from the outset, it is easy (normal) to add it
* It can take quite some time to be processed by the Charity Commission and be granted charitable status.
* A charity will be subject to considerable controls, as the Charity Commission imposes complex trading and financial rules on charities - i.e. need to be careful it aligns with all our plans

== General Structure ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will be run by an Executive Committee, guided by an Advisory Committee

An Executive Committee of 6-10, including the legal Directors, are the main group who worry about running Makespace.

An Advisory Committee of respected mentors and sponsors can guide these decisions, open doors and generally help with advice and wisdom to ensure Makespace is a success.

Members are anyone paying membership.

The Executive Committee and Advisory Committee are not actually tied to the legal structure, and ultimately power to block/etc is with the Directors. We assume that the Executive Committee works and therefore is really what "runs" it day to day, and if it isn't then it is up to the Directors to sort out the mess.

== Bank Account ==

We plan to setup a bank account with Co-op Bank, based on their support for not-for-profit entities.

Need to ensure we get:
* Free banking
* Credit Card
* Online banking

== Makespace and FabLab ==

'''Summary:''' Makespace will ''contain'' a FabLab

Makespace has a lot in common with the goals of a "FabLab", and we have considered ''being a FabLab''. What does that mean? Well, a FabLab is characterised as a lab with a specified set of prototyping equipment and adherence to the FabLab charter. It is becoming more formal through the FabLab Foundation as the concept grows in popularity across the world.

However, we have some motives beyond that of a FabLab, whilst potentially also not being able to meet the requirements of a FabLab immediately. We also don't want to misuse the FabLab brand.

A model that seems perfect is therefore to aspire to have a FabLab ''inside'' Makespace. The main benefits are:
* Makespace can have objectives not related or beyond a FabLab, be it social aspects or whatever
* We do not have to have a FabLab from the start; we can aim to build one, and register with the FabLab Foundation when we achieve it
* We can easily treat the FabLab area of Makespace different to e.g. the training area; this may be useful for access control given the different skills/costs involved

Some useful links:
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/ FabLab Foundation]
* [http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64 FabLab Charter]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab FabLab on Wikipedia]

== TBD ==

* How we structure guest access (acceptable behaviour in bringing friends etc along)
* Is there (cheap) membership to a society, separate from subscription to use of facilities

Structure

2010-11-26T17:03:00Z

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Makespace

2010-11-21T22:10:44Z

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[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]

== What is Makespace? ==

Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything.

It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing:
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
* Flexible access control and facilities
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace

== Who should be involved? ==

The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.

At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)

Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace!

Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our "Meetup" group, where we can organise meetings and share progress:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace
Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!

And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!

== Meetups and Mailing List ==

For upcoming real-world meetings, see:
* http://www.meetup.com/makespace

For any "maker" chat, and for discussions related to setting this up, there is a mailing list you can subscribe to:
* http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace
* You can also view the [http://makespace.org/pipermail/makespace/ list archive]

For IRC you can use #makespace on Freenode
* You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace

== Sponsorship and Donations ==

If you're feeling generous, head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.

== Current Status ==

Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]
This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!

At that event, a pledge form for potential founding members to commit £250 for 6 months membership was circulated. This was to help find a core group of people willing to commit to work on setting up makespace, and we had a great response. If after reading what we are up to, you think you'd be willing to get involved in setting this up at this early stage, you can still make your pledge online at:
* http://tinyurl.com/mspledge
Note: Not pledging will obviously not exclude you from Makespace once it is setup, but we think this is a good way to find people willing to commit now to help guide makespace as it is set up.

The current focus of the group is:
* Finding and securing a space
** See [[PossibleLocations]]
* Specifying and creating the legal structure
* Specifying the principles and structure of the "society" that will run it
* Looking for further sponsorship opportunities

Here are the working specification documents:
* [[Structure]]

== Meetings ==
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:

* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]