sudo-discuss January 2023

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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?

2 years

Updating the sudoRoom website, pointing to the wiki for cool new projects

by romy＠snowyla.com

I'm updating the sudoRoom website. For the projects link in the header it's now pointed to the wiki for the cool projects (new placeholder for the fixit clinic, etc) https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Cool_Projects I'm also adding what meetings we do have in there... I guess folks should know even an hour before or how meetings transpired int he past! Also will be sprucing up the blog with photos that Andrew took this year. thanks Andrew sorry I neglected it

2 years

Hack-o-mat - Sudo Room - anyone know who has the lock.

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Hack-o-mat Anyone know who has the lock to the SudoRoom hack o mat Sent from my iPhone

2 years

delegates meeting

by Jake

Tonight we have a delegates' meeting. I didn't make it to the last one and I didn't do a good job of relaying the discussions (seen in the following meeting notes) to this list so that people could weigh in on them: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2022/12/15_Delegates Tonight in the meeting the elephant in the room was a sudden proposal to open the ballroom (and basement to some extent) to use as an "emergency shelter" as written here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13JXhQ5Oefuf5DXvSd_sZZI6QbeKcrsmjOOtV5MW… that proposal is for opening parts of the omni tomorrow until wednesday as an emergency shelter. We talked about it at length, and personally i am hopeful that everything will go smoothly. Advertisements for Omni as a shelter have somehow already appeared on instagram and twitter and even been retweeted/advertised by the city of oakland on a list of storm shelters. When it came time for the delegates to vote, I abstained or "stand aside" on behalf of Sudoroom since I didn't get a chance to get input from our membership on this proposal. It passed though, there were enough yes votes. If anyone wants to help support ah shit this email isn't even going out until the last day of the scheduled shelter event. They are now talking about extending it another day. As your delegate i should really be more on-top of things and not postpone emails in the middle until they're too old to send. -jake

2 years

Reminder: Voice of America Show "The Road to Zero" at Sudoroom tonight

by Peter Mui

Hi: A friendly reminder that the Voice of America Show "The Road to Zero" will be filming at Sudoroom tonight starting around 8PM so bring your stuff to work on. They'll be asking the questions below. Hopefully see you later, -Peter -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [Media Inquiry] Fixit Voice of America Show "The Road to Zero" Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:25:33 +0000 From: Petra Wehbi <petra(a)boghosentertainment.com> To: Fixit Clinic <fixitclinic(a)gmail.com> CC: Shova Ale Magar <salemagar(a)smcgov.org>, Anthony Merchak <anthony(a)boghosentertainment.com>, RAFFI BOGHOSIAN <raffi.media(a)gmail.com>, austin boghosentertainment.com <austin(a)boghosentertainment.com>, ALEX WEBER <alex(a)boghosentertainment.com>, Mario Bou Madi <mario.boumadi(a)gmail.com>, assignment boghosentertainment.com <assignment(a)boghosentertainment.com>, Yves Chlela <yveschlela(a)gmail.com> Hi Peter, These are the questions in preparation for tomorrow’s filming. _Peter Mui_ 1. What are the main principles of a Circular Economy that make it the exact opposite of a linear one? 2. What is the main obstacle keeping people from partaking in a circular economy? 3. Introduce us to Fixit Clinics 4. How did you come up with the idea? 5. How much waste has been diverted from the landfill thanks to this initiative? 6. What are other benefits of Fixit Clinics? 7. What do you think is the best way to get people to responsibly and collectively stand up to this global challenge? 8. How is the US a favorable place for initiatives like yours to flourish? 9. What do you envision for the future with everything being done to foster a circular economy in the country? _Fixit Coach_ 1. What is your role in this place? 2. How rewarding is it when you succeed in helping someone repair their broken things? 3. How proud are you of contributing to a more circular economy? 4. What do you hope for in the future in this course? Are you hopeful? _Participants_ 1. What have you come here to repair? Tell us its story 2. Tell us about your experience if you have ever repaired something with Fixit before. How’s the ambiance, how helpful people are etc. 3. Describe your feeling when you see your broken item working again. 4. Repairing and reusing instead of throwing away is a major contribution to a more circular economy. How urgent do you think it is that we get there? 1. How proud are you of the positive environmental outcome of being here and of the community aspect of this event? Please reach out if you have any questions. Best, *Petra Wehbi * Assistant Producer Direct +1 (818) 860- 9120 Office +1 (323) 543- 4441 Fax +1 (323) 543- 4442 > On Jan 3, 2023, at 10:54 AM, Petra Wehbi > <petra(a)boghosentertainment.com> wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > We’ll have the crew arrive at 8PM. We’re going to be attending only > one workshop that is on the 10th. > > Also If possible we will need to speak to coaches who are helping > people repair their stuff. > > > Happy New Year, > *Petra Wehbi * > Assistant Producer > Direct +1 (818) 860- 9120 > Office +1 (323) 543- 4441 > Fax +1 (323) 543- 4442 > >> >>>>>>>> My name is Petra, Assistant Production Manager reaching out >>>>>>>> again on behalf of Alhurra to feature Fixit for an episode for >>>>>>>> Alhurra's new show, The Road to Zero. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Our show, The Road to Zero, follows the race to zero GreenHouse >>>>>>>> Gas emissions by changing the way we make things, consume >>>>>>>> things, and grow things. Scientists warn that the world is >>>>>>>> getting warmer due to human activities. The show shall address >>>>>>>> the big question of why we need to get to net-zero in the >>>>>>>> fields of transportation, manufacturing, buildings, and >>>>>>>> agriculture. >>>>>>>> The show is to investigate initiatives and/or existing >>>>>>>> solutions on how to reduce carbon emissions. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Our network, Alhurra, is a U.S.-based public Arabic-language TV >>>>>>>> channel targeting the MENA region and funded by the U.S. >>>>>>>> government. >>>>>>>> Alhurra is part of Voice of America, the largest and oldest >>>>>>>> U.S.-funded international broadcaster producing in 47 different >>>>>>>> languages. >>>>>>>> making it biodegradable to keep plastics out of landfills and >>>>>>>> the sea. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Our vision is to film the fun community-based workshops where >>>>>>>> neighbors, friends and families work collectively to learn how >>>>>>>> to repair broken items. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Please reach out if you have any questions about our inquiry. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Petra Wehbi >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Assistant Producer >>>>>>>> Direct +1 (818) 860- 9120 >>>>>>>> Office +1 (323) 543- 4441 >>>>>>>> Fax +1 (323) 543- 4442 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >

2 years

WNB Coding night

by Juliana A

HNY! 🎆 I got a booster shot yesterday, so I’m feeling under the weather rn, prob not going to make it. But pls come over! I know the emergency shelter is still happening at Omni C, so it may be useful for those showing up to check if they need volunteers for anything ♥️ julianaferreira(a)gmail.com she/her

2 years

Spot welder for batteries?

by Taylor Alexander

Hello everyone, Jake said someone might be borrowing one of the spot welders. Does anyone know if there is a suitable spot welder for batteries that my friend could use in the space on Tuesday night? Thank you! Taylor

2 years

Tuesday Night: Voice of America Show "The Road to Zero" at Sudoroom

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: See below: I've arranged for Voice of America's Show "The Road to Zero" to film at sudoroom Tuesday night Jan 10. They're primarily interested in seeing repairs so if you've got something broken to work on please bring it to sudoroom Tuesday night. Hope to see you then, -Peter -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [Media Inquiry] Fixit Voice of America Show "The Road to Zero" Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2023 18:54:05 +0000 From: Petra Wehbi <petra(a)boghosentertainment.com> To: Fixit Clinic <fixitclinic(a)gmail.com> CC: Hi Peter, We’ll have the crew arrive at 8PM. We’re going to be attending only one workshop that is on the 10th. Also If possible we will need to speak to coaches who are helping people repair their stuff. Happy New Year, *Petra Wehbi * Assistant Producer Direct +1 (818) 860- 9120 Office +1 (323) 543- 4441 Fax +1 (323) 543- 4442 ... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My name is Petra, Assistant Production Manager reaching out >>>>>>> again on behalf of Alhurra to feature Fixit for an episode for >>>>>>> Alhurra's new show, The Road to Zero. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our show, The Road to Zero, follows the race to zero GreenHouse >>>>>>> Gas emissions by changing the way we make things, consume >>>>>>> things, and grow things. Scientists warn that the world is >>>>>>> getting warmer due to human activities. The show shall address >>>>>>> the big question of why we need to get to net-zero in the fields >>>>>>> of transportation, manufacturing, buildings, and agriculture. >>>>>>> The show is to investigate initiatives and/or existing solutions >>>>>>> on how to reduce carbon emissions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our network, Alhurra, is a U.S.-based public Arabic-language TV >>>>>>> channel targeting the MENA region and funded by the U.S. government. >>>>>>> Alhurra is part of Voice of America, the largest and oldest >>>>>>> U.S.-funded international broadcaster producing in 47 different >>>>>>> languages. >>>>>>> making it biodegradable to keep plastics out of landfills and >>>>>>> the sea. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our vision is to film the fun community-based workshops where >>>>>>> neighbors, friends and families work collectively to learn how >>>>>>> to repair broken items. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Please reach out if you have any questions about our inquiry. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Petra Wehbi >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Assistant Producer >>>>>>> Direct +1 (818) 860- 9120 >>>>>>> Office +1 (323) 543- 4441 >>>>>>> Fax +1 (323) 543- 4442 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>> >> >

2 years

RAINY WEATHER FORECAST!

by Jake

can someone make sure we have buckets under the leaks??? -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:03:36 -0800 From: Tom Simpson <korats17(a)gmail.com> To: discuss(a)lists.omnicommons.org, consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org, Tom Simpson <KORATS17(a)gmail.com>, BUILDING(a)lists.omnicommons.org Subject: [omni-building] Fwd: WEATHER FORECAST RAINING ALL WEEK. ATMOSPHERIC RIVER EVENT. OMNI ROOF WILL BE LEAKING ALL WEEK. PREPARE FOR WATER DAMAGE. TOM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Simpson <korats17(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, Dec 25, 2022 at 5:23 PM Subject: WEATHER FORECAST To: <EBFNB(a)lists.omnicommons.org> RAINING ALL WEEK. ATMOSPHERIC RIVER EVENT. TOM

2 years

Free Laser Cutter (Needs Repair)

by Tim Dobbs

Hi all, My company had a fire incident with a laser cutter (let this be a lesson for all of us about laser cutter safety!). Although most of the parts are still good, they've decided to simply replace the entire machine with a new one. Let me know if you are interested in taking the old one. It's offered as-is with no guarantees made and no responsibility taken, but we think it could be brought back to working condition with a little elbow grease and, obviously, replacing the cover. The laser still works, as do the Y and Z axes. The X axis needs the belt changed and the cover needs to be completely replaced. Then everything will have to be recalibrated. We estimate it's something like 6-10 hours of work. You would also need to arrange for transport from West Oakland. It's a 100W Omtech unit <https://omtechlaser.com/products/100w-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-usb-gr57-us>, selling new for $3899. We really liked it, and replaced it with an identical model. Let me know if interested and when you could pick it up. Tim

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