https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Starmouse&feedformat=atomNottinghack Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T11:52:40ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.1https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Feast_August_2023&diff=27326Feast August 20232023-08-18T10:56:57Z<p>Starmouse: </p>
<hr />
<div>We're going to have a feast on the 18th of August 2023 (6.30 - 11pm).<br />
<br />
Bring some food, share food with other members, eat food.<br />
<br />
There will probably be some board games, maybe some music or film/tv in the comfy area.<br />
<br />
If you are planning to bring some food, you might want to add it below otherwise we might end up with too many lasagnes<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Member !! Food !! Allergens / Diet <br />
|-<br />
| Aaron Jackson || Green lentil spaghetti bolognese || vegan, and nut free<br />
|-<br />
| Lee Hutchison || Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup Cheesecake || Dairy, Gluten, Peanuts<br />
|-<br />
| Sam Roberts || seasonally appropriate biryani or vegan chilli || possibly peanut, but can omit if anyone is allergic<br />
|-<br />
| Becky Dowson || Some kind of vegan cake TBC || Vegan, nut free. Will contain wheat.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [https://discord.com/events/1016848183726448660/1140407921981800458 Feast August 2023 on Discord]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Events]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Feast_August_2023&diff=27295Feast August 20232023-08-11T19:43:42Z<p>Starmouse: </p>
<hr />
<div>We're going to have a feast on the 18th of August 2023. <br />
<br />
Bring some food, share food with other members, eat food.<br />
<br />
There will probably be some board games, maybe some music or film/tv in the comfy area.<br />
<br />
If you are planning to bring some food, you might want to add it below otherwise we might end up with too many lasagnes<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Member !! Food !! Allergens / Diet <br />
|-<br />
| Aaron Jackson || Green lentil spaghetti bolognese || vegan, and nut free<br />
|-<br />
| Emily Roe || Chickpea and Sweet Potato Ras al Hanout || vegan and nut free<br />
|-<br />
| Example || Example || Example<br />
|}</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Boxford_Laser_Cutter_2023_Pledge_Drive&diff=27186Boxford Laser Cutter 2023 Pledge Drive2023-07-28T23:01:48Z<p>Starmouse: /* Pledge List */</p>
<hr />
<div>This is a pledge drive to purchase a second hand Boxford BGL1390 laser cutter from a local person who has offered it at a good price and has kept it in good condition, with light usage. If purchased it'd replace the current 9 year old laser (which would likely be sold).<br />
<br />
[[File:BGL1390.jpg|300px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Brochure from Boxford: https://www.boxford.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BGL-C02-Laser-Cutting-Engraving-Range-May-2022.pdf<br />
<br />
Photos of the laser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/80kyyyliwsg8rh18jk6lo/h?rlkey=b2k8wxdh2lxjbks5a3uik5syv&dl=0<br />
<br />
Feel free to discuss this on [[Discord]]!<br />
<br />
[[#Pledge List|Add your pledge to the bottom of the page]] if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account, but make sure you use your HMS username rather than email address) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
<br />
== Pledge Aims ==<br />
<br />
£3600 - Base pledge for the Boxford Laser Cutter and assorted parts:<br />
* 100W Laser<br />
* Lightburn based controller<br />
* Built in chiller<br />
* Camera with automatic laser focus (the autofocus will be repaired and may not be immediately available)<br />
* Rotary attachment (brand new/unused)<br />
* 1 x Lens with narrower beam for deeper cutting<br />
* 2 x Lenses best for engraving and shallow cuts (caveat; we are not allowing members to swap lenses they may be used in particular workshops however)<br />
* Lightburn Software (3 keys) and Boxford material library<br />
* Misc Spare materials (will be used for workshops)<br />
<br />
If we reach £3600 and go over money will go towards the below items:<br />
<br />
* Transport and installation<br />
* Spare mirrors and lenses<br />
* Improvements to the laser area<br />
* Running the Hackspace<br />
<br />
== Pledge Money for Laser Time and Inductions Information ==<br />
<br />
Like the first laser cutter pledge we will be allowing the pledge money to be also used against the cost of using the laser in the future.<br />
<br />
It has been decided by the Trustees the cost will '''not''' be increasing from £3 per hour which is judged to keep it at a good, affordable level and cover usage, parts and repairs.<br />
<br />
To use the new laser cutter you will need a safety and Lightburn software induction. If you have already had an induction on the current laser this will be free and these will be done in groups. The laser team is prepared to commit the time to do this.<br />
<br />
Inductions for members not already inducted on the current laser will continue to be paid one to one sessions bookable on HMS (cost £20).<br />
<br />
== Information and Background on the Boxford Laser Pledge ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Boxford2023.jpg|300px|thumb|Boxford Laser]]<br />
<br />
We were recently offered the opportunity to purchase a laser cutter that is surplus to the requirements of the owner. The machine in question is a Boxford 100W with A0 (1300mm x 900mm) bed.<br />
<br />
It was purchased in 2021 and has had relatively little use, mostly during Covid when their primary business was on hold.<br />
<br />
The machine has a built in chiller, air assist compressor and advanced control panel with screen. It also has front and back pass-through panels that are easily opened and closed, allowing sheet materials larger than the bed to be processed. To assist in maintenance all parts of the system are accessible by removable panels.<br />
<br />
Also included is a rotary attachment which has not yet been used. There is also a camera to assist in positioning work on the bed accurately.<br />
<br />
The laser has been well looked after with the honeycomb bed in excellent condition with only a little residue. It has been tested by the laser team doing cuts and engraves.<br />
<br />
The user had a small fire in the machine that led to one of the clear lid panels being damaged. This has now been made good but unfortunately it also affected the auto focus system which is currently not working and we will be seeking to fixing this as part of the pledge. Other than this, the machine is in good condition and is recommended to us by Dominic and is recommended by the Laser Team for purchase.<br />
<br />
Software is Lightburn which is one of the best laser control programs currently, allowing use of many different file formats including both raster and vector files.<br />
<br />
When new this machine cost £8932, but the owner is looking for £3500 for a quick sale and we want to fix the autofocus for an additional £100 for £3600 total.<br />
<br />
== Our Current Laser ==<br />
<br />
The current laser cutter was discussed in the last Members Meeting, and rightly the question was raised about fixing or improving the current laser cutter.<br />
<br />
Our current laser cutter is currently over 9 years old and in recent times (3-4 years) we have seen multiple problems develop which despite servicing by a professional engineer continue to plague us.<br />
<br />
Lasercut software on the PC has always been unreliable, sometimes failing to load files, even the regularly used induction files from both hard drive and removable media and failure to download files to the laser for cutting. Multiple attempts usually result in success but there is no pattern to the problem.<br />
<br />
Intermittently the laser head will jog around 10mm to either left or right while cutting and continue while maintaining the offset.<br />
<br />
While the base bed on the laser is level, both knife and honeycomb beds have problems with the honeycomb bed having a significant dip in the middle, this may be contributing to uneven cutting with parts of projects not cutting through completely.<br />
<br />
We have also had instances of the cut becoming random during a session, which can result in a waste of materials.<br />
<br />
While some of these issues could be resolved by modifying the laser, we are faced with it being taken offline for indeterminate periods while work is done and tested. This could cause upset amongst users of arguably the most popular tool in the Hackspace, especially as there is no guarantee of the machine being fixed by this work.<br />
<br />
The Laser Team recommends this Pledge Drive to raise the funds required to purchase the Boxford as it will quickly solve the current issues, while giving a significant upgrade in laser performance (25% power increase and much wider capabilities with Lightburn).<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
<br />
'''How/when will the new laser be installed?'''<br />
<br />
The seller wants it gone ASAP so it could arrive quickly. If we can arrange installation at the same time this will be announced to all members. The lift is currently out of order so will depend on that being fixed.<br />
<br />
The new laser will require a short reinduction as noted before, but these can't occur until the new laser is installed.<br />
<br />
'''What is happening to the old laser?'''<br />
<br />
It will hopefully find a buyer since it is in working order. If you are interested, contact the Trustees!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Pledge List ==<br />
<br />
Add your pledge to the bottom of the page if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
<br />
We are reviewing the pledge list on Saturday 5th of August.<br />
<br />
When paying the code will be LASER2023-XX where XX is your initials. '''Do Not send money until we call in the pledges'''<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! How Much<br />
! Paid?<br />
! Method Paid<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Armstrong || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Emily Roe || £150 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Hutson || £210 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Lex Roberts || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Samathy Barratt || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jon Woodcock || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| John Rider || £300 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Aaron Jackson || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ax Smith-Laffin || £30 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jayen Pancholi || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Charlie Cole || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew Walton || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| James Fowkes || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Duncan Fyfe || £200 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ryan Heath || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Humu Choji || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Arthur Moore || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Barbara Childs || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Malcolm Childs || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Simon Hagan || £30 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Sam Roberts || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Joyce Farnese || £500 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ian Turner || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Wilson || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Isles || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Graham Sutherland || £25 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Becky Dowson || £25 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Tim Partridge || £150 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Douglas Creek || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Betty Ching || £50 || - || <br />
|-<br />
| Bob Wood || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Simon Bramley || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Walters || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Niall Freeman || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Howard Smith || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ian Cutmore || £15 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| David Spence || £15 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Carl Leoni || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Steve Barnett || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Dennis || £75 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Alex Mann || £30 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Joe Newton || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Lee Hutchison || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jason Alexander || £90 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wasylko || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Greg Bowring || £20 || - ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{#widget:PledgeTracker|pledgeGoal=3600}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledge Drives]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Boxford_Laser_Cutter_2023_Pledge_Drive&diff=27154Boxford Laser Cutter 2023 Pledge Drive2023-07-24T13:25:04Z<p>Starmouse: /* Pledge List */</p>
<hr />
<div>This is a pledge drive to purchase a second hand Boxford BGL1390 laser cutter from a local person who has offered it at a good price and has kept it in good condition, with light usage. If purchased it'd replace the current 9 year old laser (which would likely be sold).<br />
<br />
[[File:BGL1390.jpg|300px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Brochure from Boxford: https://www.boxford.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BGL-C02-Laser-Cutting-Engraving-Range-May-2022.pdf<br />
<br />
Photos of the laser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/80kyyyliwsg8rh18jk6lo/h?rlkey=b2k8wxdh2lxjbks5a3uik5syv&dl=0<br />
<br />
Feel free to discuss this on [[Discord]]!<br />
<br />
[[#Pledge List|Add your pledge to the bottom of the page]] if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
<br />
== Pledge Aims ==<br />
<br />
£3600 - Base pledge for the Boxford Laser Cutter and assorted parts:<br />
* 100W Laser<br />
* Lightburn based controller<br />
* Built in chiller<br />
* Camera with automatic laser focus (the autofocus will be repaired and may not be immediately available)<br />
* Rotary attachment (brand new/unused)<br />
* 1 x Lens with narrower beam for deeper cutting<br />
* 2 x Lenses best for engraving and shallow cuts (caveat; we are not allowing members to swap lenses they may be used in particular workshops however)<br />
* Lightburn Software (3 keys) and Boxford material library<br />
* Misc Spare materials (will be used for workshops)<br />
<br />
If we reach £3600 and go over money will go towards the below items:<br />
<br />
* Transport and installation<br />
* Spare mirrors and lenses<br />
* Improvements to the laser area<br />
* Running the Hackspace<br />
<br />
== Pledge Money for Laser Time and Inductions Information ==<br />
<br />
Like the first laser cutter pledge we will be allowing the pledge money to be also used against the cost of using the laser in the future.<br />
<br />
It has been decided by the Trustees the cost will '''not''' be increasing from £3 per hour which is judged to keep it at a good, affordable level and cover usage, parts and repairs.<br />
<br />
To use the new laser cutter you will need a safety and Lightburn software induction. If you have already had an induction on the current laser this will be free and these will be done in groups. The laser team is prepared to commit the time to do this.<br />
<br />
Inductions for members not already inducted on the current laser will continue to be paid one to one sessions bookable on HMS (cost £20).<br />
<br />
== Information and Background on the Boxford Laser Pledge ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Boxford2023.jpg|300px|thumb|Boxford Laser]]<br />
<br />
We were recently offered the opportunity to purchase a laser cutter that is surplus to the requirements of the owner. The machine in question is a Boxford 100W with A0 (1300mm x 900mm) bed.<br />
<br />
It was purchased in 2021 and has had relatively little use, mostly during Covid when their primary business was on hold.<br />
<br />
The machine has a built in chiller, air assist compressor and advanced control panel with screen. It also has front and back pass-through panels that are easily opened and closed, allowing sheet materials larger than the bed to be processed. To assist in maintenance all parts of the system are accessible by removable panels.<br />
<br />
Also included is a rotary attachment which has not yet been used. There is also a camera to assist in positioning work on the bed accurately.<br />
<br />
The laser has been well looked after with the honeycomb bed in excellent condition with only a little residue. It has been tested by the laser team doing cuts and engraves.<br />
<br />
The user had a small fire in the machine that led to one of the clear lid panels being damaged. This has now been made good but unfortunately it also affected the auto focus system which is currently not working and we will be seeking to fixing this as part of the pledge. Other than this, the machine is in good condition and is recommended to us by Dominic and is recommended by the Laser Team for purchase.<br />
<br />
Software is Lightburn which is one of the best laser control programs currently, allowing use of many different file formats including both raster and vector files.<br />
<br />
When new this machine cost £8932, but the owner is looking for £3500 for a quick sale and we want to fix the autofocus for an additional £100 for £3600 total.<br />
<br />
== Our Current Laser ==<br />
<br />
The current laser cutter was discussed in the last Members Meeting, and rightly the question was raised about fixing or improving the current laser cutter.<br />
<br />
Our current laser cutter is currently over 9 years old and in recent times (3-4 years) we have seen multiple problems develop which despite servicing by a professional engineer continue to plague us.<br />
<br />
Lasercut software on the PC has always been unreliable, sometimes failing to load files, even the regularly used induction files from both hard drive and removable media and failure to download files to the laser for cutting. Multiple attempts usually result in success but there is no pattern to the problem.<br />
<br />
Intermittently the laser head will jog around 10mm to either left or right while cutting and continue while maintaining the offset.<br />
<br />
While the base bed on the laser is level, both knife and honeycomb beds have problems with the honeycomb bed having a significant dip in the middle, this may be contributing to uneven cutting with parts of projects not cutting through completely.<br />
<br />
We have also had instances of the cut becoming random during a session, which can result in a waste of materials.<br />
<br />
While some of these issues could be resolved by modifying the laser, we are faced with it being taken offline for indeterminate periods while work is done and tested. This could cause upset amongst users of arguably the most popular tool in the Hackspace, especially as there is no guarantee of the machine being fixed by this work.<br />
<br />
The Laser Team recommends this Pledge Drive to raise the funds required to purchase the Boxford as it will quickly solve the current issues, while giving a significant upgrade in laser performance (25% power increase and much wider capabilities with Lightburn).<br />
<br />
== FAQ ==<br />
<br />
'''How/when will the new laser be installed?'''<br />
<br />
The seller wants it gone ASAP so it could arrive quickly. If we can arrange installation at the same time this will be announced to all members. The lift is currently out of order so will depend on that being fixed.<br />
<br />
The new laser will require a short reinduction as noted before, but these can't occur until the new laser is installed.<br />
<br />
'''What is happening to the old laser?'''<br />
<br />
It will hopefully find a buyer since it is in working order. If you are interested, contact the Trustees!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Pledge List ==<br />
<br />
Add your pledge to the bottom of the page if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
<br />
We are reviewing the pledge list on Saturday 5th of August.<br />
<br />
When paying the code will be LASER2023-XX where XX is your initials.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! How Much<br />
! Paid?<br />
! Method Paid<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Armstrong || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Emily Roe || £150 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Hutson || £210 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Lex Roberts || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Samathy Barratt || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jon Woodcock || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| John Rider || £300 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Aaron Jackson || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ax Smith-Laffin || £30 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Jayen Pancholi || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Charlie Cole || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Matthew Walton || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| James Fowkes || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Duncan Fyfe || £200 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ryan Heath || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Humu Choji || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Arthur Moore || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Barbara Childs || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Malcolm Childs || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Simon Hagan || £30 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Sam Roberts || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Joyce Farnese || £500 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Ian Turner || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Wilson || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Isles || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Graham Sutherland || £25 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Becky Dowson || £25 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Tim Partridge || £150 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Douglas Creek || £20 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Betty Ching || £50 || - || <br />
|-<br />
| Bob Wood || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Simon Bramley || £50 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Walters || £50 || - ||<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{#widget:PledgeTracker|pledgeGoal=3600}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledge Drives]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Boxford_Laser_Cutter_2023_Pledge_Drive&diff=27115Boxford Laser Cutter 2023 Pledge Drive2023-07-22T21:27:58Z<p>Starmouse: /* Pledge List */</p>
<hr />
<div>This is a pledge drive to purchase a second hand Boxford BGL1390 laser cutter from a local person who has offered it at a good price and has kept it in good condition, with light usage. If purchased it'd replace the current 9 year old laser (which would likely be sold).<br />
<br />
[[File:BGL1390.jpg|300px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Brochure from Boxford: https://www.boxford.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BGL-C02-Laser-Cutting-Engraving-Range-May-2022.pdf<br />
<br />
Photos of the laser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/80kyyyliwsg8rh18jk6lo/h?rlkey=b2k8wxdh2lxjbks5a3uik5syv&dl=0<br />
<br />
Feel free to discuss this on [[Discord]]!<br />
<br />
[[#Pledge List|Add your pledge to the bottom of the page]] if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
<br />
== Pledge Aims ==<br />
<br />
£3600 - Base pledge for the Boxford Laser Cutter and assorted parts:<br />
* 100W Laser<br />
* Lightburn based controller<br />
* Built in chiller<br />
* Camera with automatic laser focus (the autofocus will be repaired and may not be immediately available)<br />
* Rotary attachment (brand new/unused)<br />
* 1 x Lens with narrower beam for deeper cutting<br />
* 2 x Lenses best for engraving and shallow cuts (caveat; we are not allowing members to swap lenses they may be used in particular workshops however)<br />
* Lightburn Software (3 keys) and Boxford material library<br />
* Misc Spare materials (will be used for workshops)<br />
<br />
If we reach £3600 and go over money will go towards the below items:<br />
<br />
* Transport and installation<br />
* Spare mirrors and lenses<br />
* Improvements to the laser area<br />
* Running the Hackspace<br />
<br />
== Pledge Money for Laser Time and Inductions Information ==<br />
<br />
Like the first laser cutter pledge we will be allowing the pledge money to be also used against the cost of using the laser in the future.<br />
<br />
It has been decided by the Trustees the cost will '''not''' be increasing from £3 per hour which is judged to keep it at a good, affordable level and cover usage, parts and repairs.<br />
<br />
To use the new laser cutter you will need a safety and Lightburn software induction. If you have already had an induction on the current laser this will be free and these will be done in groups. The laser team is prepared to commit the time to do this.<br />
<br />
Inductions for members not already inducted on the current laser will continue to be paid one to one sessions bookable on HMS (cost £20).<br />
<br />
== Information and Background on the Boxford Laser Pledge ==<br />
<br />
[[File:Boxford2023.jpg|300px|thumb|Boxford Laser]]<br />
<br />
We were recently offered the opportunity to purchase a laser cutter that is surplus to the requirements of the owner. The machine in question is a Boxford 100W with A0 (1300mm x 900mm) bed.<br />
<br />
It was purchased in 2021 and has had relatively little use, mostly during Covid when their primary business was on hold.<br />
<br />
The machine has a built in chiller, air assist compressor and advanced control panel with screen. It also has front and back pass-through panels that are easily opened and closed, allowing sheet materials larger than the bed to be processed. To assist in maintenance all parts of the system are accessible by removable panels.<br />
<br />
Also included is a rotary attachment which has not yet been used. There is also a camera to assist in positioning work on the bed accurately.<br />
<br />
The laser has been well looked after with the honeycomb bed in excellent condition with only a little residue. It has been tested by the laser team doing cuts and engraves.<br />
<br />
The user had a small fire in the machine that led to one of the clear lid panels being damaged. This has now been made good but unfortunately it also affected the auto focus system which is currently not working and we will be seeking to fixing this as part of the pledge. Other than this, the machine is in good condition and is recommended to us by Dominic and is recommended by the Laser Team for purchase.<br />
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Software is Lightburn which is one of the best laser control programs currently, allowing use of many different file formats including both raster and vector files.<br />
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When new this machine cost £8932, but the owner is looking for £3500 for a quick sale and we want to fix the autofocus for an additional £100 for £3600 total.<br />
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== Our Current Laser ==<br />
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The current laser cutter was discussed in the last Members Meeting, and rightly the question was raised about fixing or improving the current laser cutter.<br />
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Our current laser cutter is currently over 9 years old and in recent times (3-4 years) we have seen multiple problems develop which despite servicing by a professional engineer continue to plague us.<br />
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Lasercut software on the PC has always been unreliable, sometimes failing to load files, even the regularly used induction files from both hard drive and removable media and failure to download files to the laser for cutting. Multiple attempts usually result in success but there is no pattern to the problem.<br />
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Intermittently the laser head will jog around 10mm to either left or right while cutting and continue while maintaining the offset.<br />
<br />
While the base bed on the laser is level, both knife and honeycomb beds have problems with the honeycomb bed having a significant dip in the middle, this may be contributing to uneven cutting with parts of projects not cutting through completely.<br />
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We have also had instances of the cut becoming random during a session, which can result in a waste of materials.<br />
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While some of these issues could be resolved by modifying the laser, we are faced with it being taken offline for indeterminate periods while work is done and tested. This could cause upset amongst users of arguably the most popular tool in the Hackspace, especially as there is no guarantee of the machine being fixed by this work.<br />
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The Laser Team recommends this Pledge Drive to raise the funds required to purchase the Boxford as it will quickly solve the current issues, while giving a significant upgrade in laser performance (25% power increase and much wider capabilities with Lightburn).<br />
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== FAQ ==<br />
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'''How/when will the new laser be installed?'''<br />
<br />
The seller wants it gone ASAP so it could arrive quickly. If we can arrange installation at the same time this will be announced to all members. The lift is currently out of order so will depend on that being fixed.<br />
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The new laser will require a short reinduction as noted before, but these can't occur until the new laser is installed.<br />
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'''What is happening to the old laser?'''<br />
<br />
It will hopefully find a buyer since it is in working order. If you are interested, contact the Trustees!<br />
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== Pledge List ==<br />
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Add your pledge to the bottom of the page if you have a wiki account (the password is the same as your HMS account) but if you can't access let the [[trustees]] know. Your pledge money will be requested once the pledge is fulfilled and once we have the money the laser will be purchased.<br />
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When paying the code will be LASER2023-XX where XX is your initials.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! How Much<br />
! Paid?<br />
! Method Paid<br />
|-<br />
| Andrew Armstrong || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
| Emily Roe || £100 || - ||<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{{#widget:PledgeTracker|pledgeGoal=3600}}<br />
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[[Category:Pledge Drives]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=The_Gallery&diff=25214The Gallery2021-06-01T09:18:35Z<p>Starmouse: </p>
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[[Infrastructure_Rewire|Infrastructure Rewire 2021]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Infrastructure_Rewire&diff=25213Infrastructure Rewire2021-06-01T09:16:54Z<p>Starmouse: Created page with " <gallery> Rewire 1.jpg|Woodwork area Example.jpg|Caption2 </gallery>"</p>
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== Licensing ==<br />
{{Unknown_copyright}}</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=The_Gallery&diff=25211The Gallery2021-06-01T08:30:44Z<p>Starmouse: Created page with "===== <big>'''A central repository for all of the photos relating to the Nottingham Hackspace and it's members'''</big> ====="</p>
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<div>===== <big>'''A central repository for all of the photos relating to the Nottingham Hackspace and it's members'''</big> =====</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=Newsletter&diff=25210Newsletter2021-06-01T08:15:44Z<p>Starmouse: </p>
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<div>[[File:Newsletter_Header.png|400px|thumb|right|Hackspace Newsletter]]<br />
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The Hackspace '''Newsletter''' is a semi-regular communication to both members and non-members on the goings on at the space. It has information on how the hackspace is being improved, events, projects and the members themselves.<br />
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You can sign up for the newsletter here if you have not already: [http://eepurl.com/ncaln Signup to Nottinghack Newsletter]<br />
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If you are interested in writing for the current newsletter get on the [[Communication channels#Slack|Slack]] comms channel or contact the [[Team:Communications|Comms team]].<br />
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== 2021 ==<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/242e1b46b681/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-june-2021 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter June 2021 ]<br />
== 2020 ==<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/95043729f5c5/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-feb2020 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter February 2020]<br />
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== 2019 ==<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/80009bbc88ee/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-dec2019 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter December 2019]<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/bcb9ad3f375b/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-nov2019 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter November 2019]<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/4c1401643578/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-october-2019 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter October 2019] - [http://web.archive.org/web/20191013064428/https://mailchi.mp/4c1401643578/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-october-2019 Web Archive]<br />
* [https://mailchi.mp/bcb75f3b0aec/nottingham-hackspace-newsletter-september-2019 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter September 2019] - [[:File:Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter September 2019.pdf|PDF]]<br />
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== 2016 ==<br />
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* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=f4bedbdac6 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter September 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=12a23e2c42 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter August 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=eb211ad4f5 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter June 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=434cefb82b Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter May 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=434cefb82b Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter April 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=b4d00308f7 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter March 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=ff6fffe2d1 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter February 2016]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=fb2ed33d12 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter January 2016]<br />
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==2015==<br />
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* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=35e0589479 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter December 2015 Special]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=e3ce353fd9 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter December 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=b1d6e48c45 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter November 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=84b979b820 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter October 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=f2619e5228 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter September 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=39453e8f7b Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter August 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=51aa0c9440 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter July 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=f75d41c729 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter June 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=3291b29a3d Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter May 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=4186dce59e Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter April 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=979db3395d Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter March 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=73315967bc Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter February 2015]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=58db1018ec Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter January 2015]<br />
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==2014==<br />
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* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=10ed4e0613 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter December 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=d8f6fbcf81 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter November 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=6c291a3ba3 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter October 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=023816da2d Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter September 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=6c1e03f512 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter August 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=e43c6757a0 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter July 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=d29bd20513 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter June 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=22f9700476 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter May 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=35d6270701 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter April 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=3acad3b510 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter March 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=df3ac244a5 Nottingham Hackspace Newsletter February 2014]<br />
* [https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?u=a4e59e4c29bd40e76419a037b&id=97ea57b995 New Newsletter #10 - New Year]<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Website#Writing_a_Blog_Post|Writing a blog post]]<br />
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{{Volunteering}}<br />
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[[Category:ToDo]]<br />
[[Category:Media]]<br />
[[Category:Communications]]<br />
[[Category:Marketing]]<br />
[[Category:Looking for Collaborators]]</div>Starmousehttps://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/index.php?title=New_Tools_May_2016/Pledge_Drive&diff=12038New Tools May 2016/Pledge Drive2016-06-03T17:11:57Z<p>Starmouse: </p>
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<div>We have had an offer to buy a variety of tools, including a very nice lathe and milling/boring machine.<br />
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'''The offer expires on Monday 6th June, so we must act fast!'''<br />
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==Items for Sale ==<br />
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* Warco GH-1330 lathe with a large quantity of tools and accessories, <br />
* Wabeco 11400 milling and boring machine also with a large quantity of tools and accessories,<br />
* Record DMD 24A drill press, <br />
* Axminster MB115 metal cutting bandsaw,<br />
* Clarke CBG 6RSC bench grinder, <br />
* Creusen buffing machine, <br />
* Various other small tools etc.<br />
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Most of the equipment is about 12 years old, has been used for light work with aluminium and plastics and has been fastidiously maintained.<br />
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https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B0oYmjlAIDBocU1IMWQ2MFdnX3M<br />
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== List of pledges ==<br />
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Please post on the google group mailing list if you really, truly have forgotten your HMS password and need to have someone else to update this.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Who<br />
! How Much<br />
! Paid?<br />
! Method Paid<br />
|-<br />
| jjelly || £200 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Lwk|&#39;RepRap&#39; Matt]] || £100 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Tom Grover || £250 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| RussellH || £40 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Chunky|Matt Little]] || £30 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Mousetad|Mouse]] || £30 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Page || £15 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Skipferret|Phil Parry]] || £50 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Paul Meynell || £50 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Christopher Parsons || £10 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:ravepants|Kai Pays]] || £10 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Nick Miller || £50 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Dominic|Dominic]] || £20 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| James Fowkes|| £15 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| ESPER Design / g2 Innovation|| £150 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| John Bell || £15 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| [[User:Moop|Steve Barnett]] || £10 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
| Emily Roe || £20 || No || --<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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