sudo-discuss February 2020

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [sudo-info] Monkeybrains now has service in Oakland

by eenblam＠peoplesopen.net

I just wrote back to Rudy @ Monkeybrains. Thanks Yar! Sent via Migadu.com, world's easiest email hosting

3 months

Vending machine feedback

by Thomas Levine

The vending machine now provides some more feedback after money is put in. Source code associated with my contribution is here. I haven't documented the other components of the vending machine. https://thomaslevine.com/scm/sudo-vending Based on the implementation details, it appears to me that the bill acceptor is in fact plugged into one board (Arduino Leonardo) that is connected by serial to another board (Raspberry Pi). Why is the former board used at all? That is, why is the bill acceptor not plugged directly into the latter board?

1 year, 3 months

a very racist encounter from a man named Rob

by D. Scott Nanos

Greetings Sudo et al, I'm so sorry but I have to bring to your attention a recent, very unfortunate, inappropriate, and violent encounter a friend of mine, Deon Saunders, had with a guy named "Rob", who I don't think I know personally, although I'm sure he's well known around Omni in general. I don't believe he's a sudo member specifically, but I believe this incident sort of came into Sudo territory when Marc became involved; I also really respect and love what Sudo room provides to the community, and I know that Sudo is a powerful force within the Omni; as such, I'm writing to you all now because I believe this issue definitely needs to be dealt with, and not ignored or brushed aside. Basically, Deon is friends with Phat Beets and Food First, and has been frequenting the Omni in order to do work and access the community resources that are available. To my understanding, he often works in the Sudo room space. Although this should not need to be said, I can personally vouch for Deon as an upstanding and generous member of the Oakland community. Deon was having trouble accessing the space the other day and rung the Omni doorbell several times, at which point guy named Rob opened the door and started cursing at him and being very aggressive. After Deon was able to enter Omni, Rob then started following him around and harassing him, acting like a cop. Although this is egregious in and of itself, and a terrible counter-representation of the Omni's values, this all came to a head when Rob accused Deon of not being "an actual, normal, human being". Whether or not this was intentional, it evoked longstanding racist attitudes that black folks have been subjected to, suggesting that Deon was less-than, or sub-human. Deon was so offended that he promptly left the Omni and has not been back since. Besides this very loaded and hateful comment, this general kind of treatment and attitude, overall, is the EXACT opposite of the way black folks should be treated when interfacing with the Omni. Rob's actions are not okay, at all, and I strongly feel that a serious accountability process should be implemented for this incident. This is not a small matter. I've spoken with Deon, and he has agreed to participate. I've also heard that this type of incident has happened before at the Omni, specifically involving Rob. Correct me if I'm wrong, but apparently, the attitude that was expressed to Deon was that Rob is one of the main people that operates (i.e. helps to reproduce and sustain,) the Omni, and as such, people basically go along with what he says and does. If this is in fact the case, then an accountability process is even more imperative. In no way should labor, and by proxy, "power" derived from labor, enable a person to act with racism against members of the Oakland community. I think it's in the best interest of the Omni to address this issue immediately, for Deon, for the Omni, and for the Omni's relationship with the greater community of Oakland. I believe Marc was present for part of this incident as well, and although I know, Marc is so busy doing vital work for Sudo and Omni, it might behoove him to also participate in this process, as a witness. I am writing this email not because I am trying to "cancel" or ruin anyone, but because I care about Deon, The Omni, Sudo, and the Oakland community at large. This issue seems indicative of larger problems, and if addressed with love and respect and accountability, could seriously benefit all parties listed above, and improve the Omni and it's relationship with Oakland. I'm not sure where to take it from here, as I am personally extremely busy with other community-based activities in Oakland right now, but a mediator/facilitator should be sought out, ideally a black person, but at the very least, a non-black poc, and probably someone that isn't personally involved in the day-to-day operations at Omni, sudo etc. If i am able, I could possibly be this mediator, but I hope other options are sought out first, because a.) I'm a non-black, mixed race poc, and b.) I have very little capacity at the moment. But please keep me in the loop regarding an accountability process for Rob, and I'll do whatever I can to help move this along and reach a fair and just conclusion. Sorry to bring such difficult news to you all, but I could not stay silent. With love and Solidarity, Scott

3 years, 7 months

reinstate Rannette's good standing

by Brendan Reddy-Best

I said "your 'community' space," but honestly, I still want this to be my space, too. I hardly ever make a fuss about any of this stuff because it's all so futile, you know? but in this case, I really want to make my point clear: I think we should rescind our action against Rannette. I think she's been treated unfairly. Even if she is "aggressive" towards you or your compatriots, I don't think we need white dudes policing our space of black women's bodies. Matt, you claim to have acted in another's interest and you offer an injured third party -- let them speak for themselves, because I don't think it's your place right now. If there was a violent incident that threatened our space, let's hear it from a witness or an involved party. "Something Happened" is not good enough. Otherwise "but above all the Omni Commons must maintain a safe, welcoming environment" seems to fly directly in the face of the lived experience of too many black people.

3 years, 7 months

Intent: Solar Punk meetup on Friday's

by Mark Perlin

Sudo Discuss List, A regular meetup on Fridays on solar punk is proposed. All of us are sick from the legacy dogmatic patterns that permeate all our mainstreams. This meetup will focus on design to realize the nearly forgotten promise of solar punk.

4 years, 1 month

Payment confirmation: Invoice 2006 (Omni Commons)

by QuickBooks Payments

4 years, 1 month

Looking for a broken SLR or 35mm camera

by Adam Munich

I'm looking for a broken 35mm or full frame camera if anyone has one, to extract the shutter assembly from.

4 years, 1 month

IRC #sudoroom logs

by Jake

can someone send me logs of the IRC channel #sudoroom for as far back as you can go? please do so off-list, thank you -jake

4 years, 1 month

Fwd: Robot Free To A Good Home

by Tim Dobbs

Hi Sudo Room, CCL is looking to donate our large liquid handling robot in order to free up some space in the lab. Would you or anyone you know like it? It's important that any organization that CCL transfers the robot to is also a 501(c)(3). Here are some specifics about the robot: Capabilities: - Liquid handling - Freezer with automated door - With a little TLC, could carry out many basic biology assays and operations, like plate incubation, PCR, SDS-PAGE, and centrifugation. The robot includes: - Robot frame made of 80/20 aluminum bars - A gantry with a pipette mounted to it that can move in 3-dimensions, plus actuate the pipette aspirator. All dimensions have limit switches on them - A Smoothieboard <http://smoothieware.org/smoothieboard> to run the 3D-movement motors - An Arduino Uno to manage electrical relays - A Raspberry Pi 2 that can be used to communicate to the Smoothieboard and Arduino - A top-loading freezer for storing samples. Parts included to automate opening and closing the freezer. - Custom-built table with deckspace for robot operation and storage space underneath - Various pieces of labware, including a microcentrifuge and custom-cut acrylic to allow the robot to manipulate petri plates State: - Robot moves in 3 dimensions. The motor for the pipette jogger has been shown to work, but is currently not connected - All of the other, non-movement components are included but not assembled - No software provided, but we can definitely share the documents we've generated as we learned how to use it I've attached a few pictures and a short video <https://photos.app.goo.gl/GhuH4GS2qNGuR58M9> of the robot picking up a pipette tip and ejecting it to help get an idea of the way it operates. That said, the robot is very hacker-friendly, so alternative uses are doable. If you've got any leads, reach out to me, the CCL Board, or the CCL Space Committee. Hoping to find a good home for this robot! -Tim

4 years, 1 month

Invoice 2035 from Omni Commons

by Omni Commons

Dear Sudo Room, Here's your invoice! We appreciate your prompt payment. Thank you for stewarding the commons. Love and solidarity, Omni Commons ------------------------ Pledge Summary -------------------------- Invoice # : 2035 Invoice Date: 03/01/2020 Due Date: 03/25/2020 Terms: Net 25 Amount Due: $4,000.00 The complete version has been provided as an attachment to this email. ---------------------------------------------------------------------

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