Kit wishlist: basic infrastructure budget

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We have provisionally allocated an initial ~£1k each month till year end for infrastructure basics.

Big equipment/capex purchases are going to require us securing sponsorship, and cash is tight whilst a lot is going out for space setup (insurance, security, access, fire, lawyers etc) before we have all the grant so we're being a bit careful right now, but especially thanks to all the commitment of founder members, the cashflow looks ok for us to spend a bit now on basics.

So basically up to the commitiee how this £1k/month should be spent, but painting seems reasonable one.

We will be able to claim VAT back (with a VAT receipt!), but whilst cashflow is tight assume any cost are inc vat prices. There was general maillist concensus for storage box shelving (now ordered + built - came in at ~250 inc vat/delivery/couple of test boxes), and i'd request we budget for an industrial henry xtra hoover (~150) having spent the evening brushing up and wanting to ease and set a precedent on future cleanliness, but what else is up for discussion! I think i saw some provisional paint calculatons fly past, and seems in a ball park that could fit. Also some vices to bolt to some of the desks could be wise, but will let the planning meeting discuss what and how to allocate this money.

Requests for November

to do security motion detection based recording, etc. (note: do we want private or public or delayed feeds? Concerns have been raised by founders about public online photos already...)

From a security point of view, I would suggest that 5 cameras are installed to cover the exits and the store/admin room. I use Zoneminder at home for my cameras and it's works well, best with a powerful system with a lot of storage. Static cameras would be best for some areas. The hall needs about 2 cameras at lest to cover it, one at both ends but one would do for now. A 3rd camera in the hall, possibly HD would be nice for streaming events. A local live feed showing the entrance camera in the corridor, is a good way of reminding people that there are live cameras in use. I would also suggest that the cameras are hard wired, on their own network and use POE for their power. --Brian Corteil 13:15, 16 November 2012 (UTC)


A couple of thoughts about power tools. The battery tools should be of one system, the same voltage and battery. I think 18v and Li-ion is a good starting point. Makita tools would be a good selection, they can take a lot of mistreatment, one of the guys I work with destroys any sub quality tools. He uses Makita and Hilti tools, I personally like Bosch tools. On a side note Hilti also make very good drill bits and fixings.--Brian Corteil 17:31, 16 November 2012 (UTC) ?


What do we want in October?


  • Henry industrial xtra hoover (£150) - Donated, thanks!
  • Storage box shelving - Bought, £255
  • Vices for benchwork
  • Safety equipment - goggles/gloves/masks
  • Hammer / mallet
  • Set of decent screwdrivers
  • Box of Cat5/Cat6 cable (+ connectors, crimping tool?) - I have connectors and can lend crimp tool Danros 12:52, 24 October 2012 (BST)
  • Wired network switch(es) as necessary - we now have two netgear 8-port switches available
  • Good quality wifi access points (ddwrt compatible) (3) - currently have one adsl/wifi router
  • Henry hoover bags
  • Bin bags, cleaning products
  • A bin (General bin + Recycling bin)
    • Suggested use of old oil drums as cheap, large, strong bins. Could even weld castors on the bottom.
  • Couple of good quality brooms
  • More stools/chairs/benches for the main workshop
  • Planed timber and sheet materials (plywood/MDF) for benches, shelves, etc.
  • Sundries (Screws, bolts, rawlplugs, etc)
  • PAT Tester £27 this is an Portable Appliance Testing Adapter, needs an Insulation & Continuity Tester to work, and they start about £200 plus VAT. A basic PAT start from £175 + Vat
  • Paint (Walls of robolab 2 coats approx £60, Floor of robolab 2 coats approx £60 also)
  • A makespace stamp
  • Tea/Coffee/washing up facilities
  • A sink for the above in the heavy workshop - there is water+drainage already available, so no real alterations to do. Cheap wall mounted sink is about £40, but if anyone has a spare belfast sink...

October plan from Founders meeting 25-10-12 We ran through the various items and priced them to see how things look.

  • Storage boxes and rack, £250, already bought
  • Henry - donation received, many thanks!
  • materials for 1-2 workbenches £100
  • vice(s) £80
  • safety kit eg goggles £50
  • mallet £5
  • cat 5 cables - donations very likely :)
  • Henry bags - £10
  • bins (either oil drums or actual bins with self-closing lids; varied to cover recycling and waste separation options) £100
  • brooms - already have
  • paint rollers and long poles £70
  • misc screws, nails etc £100
  • storage - no further purchases this month
  • PAT tester - not this month
  • paint (floor and walls) £200 - £300
  • fridge £50
  • microwave Donation offered, many thanks!

As this all roughly adds up to £1000 the complete set of items here were agreed to be bought. Laura will coordinate the purchases. If you have any donations to offer against this list let her know asap!

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