sudo-discuss February 2025

sudo-discuss@sudoroom.org

17 participants
29 discussions

by Andrew R Gross

This artist is visiting town and wanted to know if he could speak at Sudo Room or give away any art. I told him that we don't have anyone dedicated to organizing this kind of event, but that I'd ask if anyone wants to. If you'd like to host him during November, put it on the calendar and go for it. *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jared Sofoifa <j.a.sofoifa(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 10:44 AM Subject: [sudo-info] An idea To: <info(a)sudoroom.org> Good Morning, I am a Guatemalan Artist in Canada. I am wondering if your space would want to be part of a project I've been Working on. https://jaredarmandosofoifa.com/the-ocean-gives/ This is my largest painting to date. It spans roughly four feet by five feet. I want to give it away in a raffle to anyone that shares a smile. This year being in a position of comfort, it pained me greatly to see everyone around me struggling with the rising costs of everything. Being from Guatemala I have a deep knowledge of plants and how to cultivate them. I volunteered my time at a giant garden in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, operated by the local food bank. I realized that I was focusing on the wrong things, while it was great to feed people, as a painter I couldn't stand by and not feed their souls. Given that fine Art is mostly out of reach from the working class, I decided that I would rather "sell" my painting for smiles. I want to provide people struggling for survival, to have some kind of hope. In our politicized world it is hard to be kind to others and not guarded. What we need is community and unity. I feel like this project gets at the core of what future artists will provide the world. If you would like I can provide files for ready-to-print media including a poster with a QR code and printable raffle tickets from anyone that does not have a 'smart' telephone. As well as the poem about the painting. I will be in the Bay Area during Nov.8th-Nov.23rd promoting my Art and the seven works of writing I completed during COVID lockdowns in Canada, while also working on my stand-up comedy and music at any open mics I can get into. I would be happy to give a brief Artists talk outlining the project and the future role of Artists as we fight to stay relevant in a world where AI threatens all our livelihoods. Attached are some media provided to me from the Saskatoon food bank while my painting was in their space. It's not required, but as a working Artist I would greatly appreciate any honorarium (if your organization can afford it) to help me with my travel expenses and shipping cost for the painting. Let me know your thoughts, Sincerely, Jared Armando Sofoifa ps I'm the one in the pink hat. Also attached some additional paintings of mine. The Ocean Gives Promo 2.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgnL99us5n177f1hw0iRpcO6htjGowsC/view?usp=…> The Ocean Gives promo 3.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uourVkx_kbk6BbkOtQfPMZFSEJx8wIND/view?usp=…> The Ocean Gives Promo.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC_1IlgtTLOuxK1DCyVMHUEnneJePUMp/view?usp=…> TheOceanGives-Testimonial.docx <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkL-JIBLIpL9BuicgypxjTTw_-TXNwVR/view?usp=…> Construct Deconstruct Adjust Readjust.png <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1comztlfaDInSj4Z-xMfLN8LRYk6yLQry/view?usp=…> Covid and the Seven Deadly Sins.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-l_od_QFX20yZSEO91Q_jRD30CCh7fa/view?usp=…> Our Tree of Life and Death.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZkaeA3XiO96fqsHF-vU8tnSXrCL5Ig7/view?usp=…> PXL_20221106_164346113.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCcsE9kVE-Q4sN8cV0nJLQ7XBvAGZFt_/view?usp=…> The birds, the lady, and the caterpillar.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-lWY91fz3M4Nl1f1Wx-xghCDk_8OA24/view?usp=…> The Illusive Raven.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkI8GaT4Sh5qkacd7NThJSQwSsPsURc3/view?usp=…> The Moon and the Sun.JPG <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tLOvcNh0YR9g9PlDEt2ZBTauxXX96G5B/view?usp=…> The Sunken Afterlife.jpg <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUkfk34C5V-z03fiYcBwIFxeZOgUsdwf/view?usp=…> NOTE: emails to the Info list were sent to an individual email address (such as info(a)sudoroom.org) with the PRESUMPTION OF PRIVACY. They may include personal information which the sender would not have sent to a public list (such as sudo-discuss). If you must forward messages to a public list, please take great care to REMOVE SENSITIVE INFORMATION! _______________________________________________ Info mailing list -- info(a)sudoroom.org To unsubscribe send an email to info-leave(a)sudoroom.org

1 month, 3 weeks

Ham radio transciever build event went great!

by Jake Watters

Yesterday a bunch of people got together to build up their kits of 5 watt digital radio transceivers! These are HF ham radio transmitter/recievers that connect to a computer over USB, and allow communication on digital modes on what we call low frequencies these days (but they're also called Shortwave even though they're now the longest waves we use). Technically one is supposed to have a ham radio license to transmit on these frequencies, although anyone is allowed to listen in. This is the kit they were building: https://qrp-labs.com/qdx.html We used the video microscope and all six soldering stations! It was the most soldering happening at the same time in sudoroom in a long time. The event will happen again on Wednesday. [image: image.png]

1 year, 1 month

Concerns about new makerspace in San Francisco (General Lithium) connected to the MAGA/pro-Trump movement and the Military Industrial Complex

by Ashley T

Hello Makerspaces, Hackerspaces, and Everything in Between, I am contacting some makerspaces and hackerspaces in the SF Bay Area about a new makerspace that is connected to the pro-Trump/MAGA movement and to the Military Industrial Complex (more advanced military drones to murder people on behalf of Emperor Trump & USA empire): https://sfstandard.com/2025/01/20/san-francisco-maga-techies/ Their co-founder Justin Laser Bong Zelaya and his connections to the Military Industrial Complex (scroll down for work on CIA-funded National Security Hackathon): https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-zelaya-2236b5292 Both co-founders *Justin Laser Bong Zelaya* and *Tony Loehr *(goes by "forkbomb" in some spaces) are currently or were previously connected with Noisebridge hackerspace. Their website pointing out their connections to a CIA and DoD connected National Security Hackathon: https://general-lithium.com/general-lithium-battery-powers-victory-at-natio… I will find more info/evidence of this group and the individuals connected to them (Justin Laser Bong Zelaya and Tony Loehr/@forkbomb ) *All of this is about hackers & makers & techies who are working with white supremacist, patriarchal, colonialist powers and utilizing hackerspace + makerspace resources for these imperatives.* Ash

1 year, 1 month

Sudo lighting

by Kent Leech

Hey folks, We¹ve got some dead/dying 8' fluorescent tubes hanging above in Sudo. Fixtures are for single nipple at each end. I¹d prefer warmer a color temp, under 4000k. Rather than cobbling together something, we should get the correct replacement bulbs. I found these- https://www.amazon.com/8FT-Bulbs-3000K-6500K-Fluorescent-Replacement/dp/B0C SYMPJHZ?ie=UTF8 I¹m pretty sure the CRI wouldn¹t be that great (the ad doesn¹t mention it). A local industrial lighting store in Concord (CME Lighting) has the Satco #S29917- 3500K 8¹ long led bulbs, 40W 5300 lumens, 82 CRI. $29.95 each. https://www.satco.com/products/S29917 The Satco¹s should fit the bill nicely and very likely be more issue free than the ones from Amazon. Decent CRI, local supplier, etc. We should try two over the incoming area then see if we like them. Any budget in the pot for these? -Kent ----- Kent Leech Illustration http://www.kentleech.com kent(a)kentleech.com +1 (510) 504-0634 -- >_______________________________________________ >sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org >To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org >More options at >https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/

1 year, 1 month

Sudoroom-Fixit Clinic Photos: past and present

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: I stumbled upon these Google Photo albums of early collaboration between Sudoroom and Fixit Clinic and thought to share. 2013-08-24 Fixit Clinic LVIII (#58) - Sudo Room, Oakland https://photos.app.goo.gl/wu3XheiMAS5w27dw6 2012-08-03 Fixit Clinic XXX - Sudo Room @ Oakland Art Murmur https://photos.app.goo.gl/ADxHSg4cFUkJsweu7 We also have a running Google Photos album for Sudoroom that anyone can contribute to: https://photos.app.goo.gl/b2cvTziaPN3sLe279 Feel free to add any photos you have there as you take them. To make it easy to add photos as you take them there’s a poster with the QR code to this album on the bulletin board in Sudoroom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wE3nve_huhoke2xfHJI6ahcTKfu83gt7fYXm10e… Sincerely, -Peter

1 year, 1 month

Fwd: Upcoming Spring STEM Events

by Peter Mui

Hi: Sudoers and CCLers might be interested in the STEM events in the included email below. Would someone be interested in organizing Sudoroom and/or CCL in exhibiting at the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair? http://quest-science.org/ Sincerely, -Peter -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Upcoming Spring STEM Events Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:34:03 +0000 From: Bay Area Science Festival <info(a)bayareasciencefestival.org> To: Get Inspired at Free Family-Friendly STEM Days in the North Bay and East BaySTEM Events are Blooming this Spring! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* *Organized by * <http://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.bayareasciencefes…> FESTIVAL <http://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/http:%2F%2Fwww.bayareasciencefes…> | CONTACT <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bayareasciencef…> | SPONSOR <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bayareasciencef…> *DISCOVER SCIENCE TOGETHER* *STEM Events are Blooming this Spring! Get Inspired at Free Family-Friendly STEM Days in the North Bay & East Bay* ***North Bay Science Discovery Day!* <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.northbayscience…> *Saturday, March 8, 2025* *10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.* *Sonoma County Fairgrounds* *FREE Admission & FREE Parking* Girls exploring insects at North Bay Science Discovery Day <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.northbayscience…> The North Bay Science Discovery Day is a one-day public free science festival designed to spark children's wonder and curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With over 70 organizations and 100 hands-on interactive exhibits, explore rockets and beehives, robots and sharks, catapults and hearts, animation, animals, and art, and more. Meet and talk to professional scientists and engineers. Volunteer with us! The North Bay Science Day is looking for both student and adult volunteers. To help make our event a success, please fill out this form. <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F…> *Tri-Valley Innovation Fair 2025* *Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10am - 5pm* *Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, CA* Tri-Valley Innovation Fair <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fquest-science.org%2…> The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair will be held on April 12 for an exciting one-day event designed to bring people together in celebration of science, engineering, and technology. * Explore the remarkable achievements and diverse learning experiences of our region through 80+ exhibitors. * Connect with the people driving innovation in local companies, schools, and community organizations. * Engage in interactive hands-on activities both indoors and outdoors, and enjoy special performances scheduled throughout the day. * Admission is free! Event Details and Registration <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fquest-science.org%2…> The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair is seeking exhibitors, volunteers, and sponsors to help make this unique event possible. Find out how to support the Innovation Fair here. <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fquest-science.org%2…> The Bay Area Science Festival is returning to San Francisco in fall 2025! In the next few months, we will let you know about our exciting plans. Until then, enjoy discovering science together at the North Bay Science Discovery Day and the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair. You received this email because you subscribed to our list or have participated in our past events You can unsubscribe <https://f0dy49tm.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Falatus.eomail3.com%…> at any time. Questions: info(a)bayareasciencefestival.org Our mailing address: 654 Minnesota St. Box 0905 San Francisco, CA 94143

1 year, 1 month

One minute zine - gonna do the next one on AI

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/sudoroom-zine-trabajo-en-el-norte/ ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

1 year, 1 month

Film Screening: Teaches of Peaches - Goethe-Institut USA

by Romy Ilano

Hey folks let’s get a SudoRoom crew to the Goethe institute next week for a free screening of an awesome artist peaches https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/sfr/ver.cfm?event_id=26414871 Sent from my iPhone

1 year, 1 month

Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing - Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

by Romy Ilano

Anyone interested in a SudoRoom crew going to the Oakland museum Thursday’s https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co… Sent from my iPhone

1 year, 1 month

Shapeoko CNC machine is almost working! need help

by Jake Watters

Nicholas cleaned up the white Shapeoko CNC machine and then E and I worked on it to get it working again. I think it was donated in 2017, and it's in a very nice handmade wood enclosure. https://sudoroom.org/wiki/CNC#SHAPEOKO The spindle (cutting tool motor) wiring was chewed up by rats, but simply connecting it to a variable power supply would be fine to get it running. The actual motion controller is working fine. Does anyone know what software we should use to generate g-code to carve things out of wood or whatever? And to jog and home and run the machine? It uses GRBL firmware, there are details on the wiki linked above -jake

1 year, 1 month

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

sudo-discuss February 2025