Hi Folks,
Come on out tonight for a special edition of MHN - inner door 2.0 construction, sudo kids robotics, closed loop control basics for absolute newbies (yes YOU - if you've made the LED on pin13 blink, you're ready run a reactor) with sensors and actuators, and my personal nemesis the beer brewing machine. We might even make it through the night without frying any silicon!
(but don't bet the farm on it)
I'll be there around 5:30, planning to have printers ready for disassembly with the kiddos by 6:30, and we can go over control basics starting around 9 and ease into the 2000 watt closed loop control session, going until either the beer machine works or we fall prey to the debugging/plumbing/soldering/resoldering spiral of sleepy brain.
Cheers,
Hol
Hi all!
Our lovely sudoor access system is currently broken. Things look okay from
the server side, so it's likely a hardware issue. Granted, the whole thing
is a bit janky, so I think it's finally time to upgrade to sudoor v2. I'd
like to fix it, but don't have experience, so I thought I'd come to
Microcontroller
Hacking Night<https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/microcontroller-hack-night/?instance_id=65…>tomorrow
and see what I can do. If anyone owns or could suggest where to
procure the following, that'd be rad!:
- thin and thick wire mounting materials
- male pinheaders to secure wires to the breadboard
- a case for the t1 microcontroller, and screws to mount it to the wall
- definitely some soldering to be done as well [we have the tools and
material for this at least]
Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining
it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Hi fellow Sudoers,
Art Murmur is coming up next Friday.
With the BACE Timebank and EBBX (East bay Barter Exchange) we are planning
a
community potluck and a brainstorming and cross pollination event about the
new economy
in the common room. Is there still some of the super tasty Sudo-mate left?
:) What about Subiir?
Looking forward to see many creative people Friday at Sudoroom and hope
many of you join for the event,
best case we get a lot of folks motivated from all the awesome groups that
share the common space...
https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/the-new-economy-huddle/
About to send it over the public school list.
Who knows how to best reach the Community Democracy Project, Oakland Wiki,
Mesh Network? Matt, Vicky, Jenny?
Any groups I forgot?
How can we get it on the new shared calendar with the Public School?
Thanks a lot,
Patrick
415 425 3240
Hi all!
On Friday, July 19th we held our first POSSE [Potluck Orientation
Skill-share Swap-meet Event] at 2141 Broadway, hosted by the BACE Timebank.
Food was shared, friends were made, and all articulated things they needed
and things they had to offer. We're planning to make this a monthly event
on Third Fridays, and would love for this to be a collaborative project
with The Public School!
*This* Friday, we're having a co-presentation by BACE and EBBX [East Bay
Barter Exchange], followed by an open discussion of how to design cash-free
exchange systems. Bring some food and join us in cultivating a humane
economy!
*
<http://sfbace.org/2013/07/29/the-new-economy-huddle/>*
* *
*The New Economy Huddle*
Come join us for a public presentation and brainstorm for future events to
usher in The New Economy. This Friday’s Huddle is being co-presented by
BACE and EBBX–East Bay Barter Exchange. It will be an open format inviting
input from members of our community for designing robust cash-free systems
of exchange. We invite all to bring a dish to share in pot-luck and your
thoughts for what ways would cash-free methods of currency inspire you the
most. We look forward to your joining us–
@ the Community Space of sudo room and The Public School
2141 Broadway@22nd *Note––entrance on 22nd Street
freight elevator, stow your bike upstairs
Friday August 2nd, 6-9pm
http://sfbace.org/2013/07/29/the-new-economy-huddle/
*For an up-to-date listing of events held in the Commons of 2141 Broadway,
please visit our collaborative calendar here:
http://2141broadway.wordpress.com*
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Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Hey all,
better late than never?
I remember some folks talking about setting up carpools/caravans awhile
back,a quick perusal on the list doesn't turn up anything, and it was
suggested to check on the list, so ..
No pressure to reply, just thought I'd drop a line to checkin, as I'm
writing this I realize the lateness makes all impractical, but,meh! Ok
bye! <3
hi everyone,
just a reminder that sudo kids is still looking for folks who want to be
involved in determining and building the future of this program. we are
growing (more kids will be coming this tuesday!) and there are actually
limitless opportunities for trying out different activities and ideas (i
just view the children as test subjects for experiments on
learning...everyone does that right?).
contact me or ray if you want to do one-off or regular activities or if you
want to be a part of coordinating and helping shape the future of the
program.
best,
marina
On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:27 PM, Marina Kukso <marina.kukso(a)gmail.com>wrote:
> hi everyone,
>
> you are once again invited to come do things with the awesome sudo kids
> tuesday from 6ish to 8:30ish. want to do a group activity? teach really
> brilliant kids something awesome? build a thing with them? help them build
> a thing? we've done calligraphy, clay, mate-brewing, piano, radio, and
> more. kids have expressed an interest in 3d printing and making videos. if
> you want to do either of those things with us (whether tomorrow or sometime
> in the future), or have an idea for another thing you'd like to do, be in
> touch!
>
> additionally, ray and i have started working on concrete goals and desired
> outcomes for the sudo kids program. we are doing this because a hackerspace
> without kids is like a diy electronics project without a blinky light -
> extremely sad. kids are natural hackers and if our role is to provide the
> physical and community infrastructure to encourage people to keep building
> and making and learning and exploring things forever, then kids are
> naturally part of that equation :) additionally, having activities for kids
> is a proven strategy to expanding our community. yes, we are operating from
> the principle that if you hook a kid on a thing, that you will eventually
> have an opportunity to speak with their parent. the good news is that we
> are not selling stuff but selling the idea of making stuff and being in a
> community of makers. finally, if you've never done stuff with kids before,
> you may find the experience to be really different than what you'd expect
> (i know i have). i continue to be extremely impressed and more or less
> constantly verklempt at the insight and intelligence of the children we
> work with.
>
> so, if you want to help coordinate activities and be a part of the cool
> sudo kids organizing/future direction/expanding the program crew, (or are
> just interested in learning more about what "helping coordinate sudo kids"
> involves - it's not a lot), be in touch via email or just come on a tuesday
> night.
>
> - marina
>
Greetings!
While Subiir believes in the free flow of alcohol with taste (aka beer) for
everyone, we also acknowledge that sometimes, building up expectations to a
joyous taste-explosion has its worth as well.
We are pleased to announce that the drought of Subiir continues for 3 more
weeks. And we are even more pleased to announce that in 3 weeks, not only
will we release a batch of delicious ipa (batch #6 aka. BitLite), we too
shall release a batch of delicious cream ale (batch #7 aka. Creamy Delight)
at the same time. *What a time to be alive!*
*Wait! There is More!*
- *Open finances:* We're starting to track our expenses paid, donations
received, and donations passed on to sudo room. its still work in progress.
You can follow here: http://bit.ly/subiir all feedback appreciated
- *New investments:* We want to acquire one more propane burner and one
more turkey fryer, so that we can make two batches at once. Donations
received from coming batches will go toward that. And if you have either of
those that you are willing to part with, let us know.
- *You Are Subiir:* We think it is sad our gear is only used every 3
weeks to brew subiir. We want to experiment with letting others brew on it.
if you are itnerested in brewing your own beer on our setup, get in touch.
- *Learn to brew:* On that note, our brew days are open to anyone and
everyone. if you are interested in coming around to learn and hang out, get
in touch and we will keep you in the loop of when we brew. The brewing of
batch #8 will take place within a weeks time.
That is all for now. it seems appropriate to quote the infamous Queen
Lagunitas the MCXXXii:
Beer speaks, people mumble.
Cheers everyone, and make a great day,
Morten on behalf of all of us
Hey sudoers!
So I compiled our clothes/textiles they can stay or be donated but I though it might be helpful to visualize how much we have. I can help donate them if there are no objections.
The other pile is a stack of 7 printers that were labeled as jam monsters. Tom helpfully assembled into a standing desk station. While ergonomic we both agree that they may make a better tear down project for sudo kids or e-recycled.
I don't want to leave these piles here for more then a day because I don't want to clutter the room. If no one has any objections I'll get them squared away by end of day Monday (think midnight).
kerrie
On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 12:49 AM, <karekareraisu(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> So I compiled our clothes/textiles they can stay or be donated but I though it might be helpful to visualize how much we have. I can help donate them if there are no objections.
Most of the clothing is actually scrap fabric, so wouldn't be suitable
for donating as clothing. I think we should sort out the wearable
items first, so as not to waste the time of any shelters.
Dear All,
Please find attached a video recording of Ron's talk from earlier
today on: Bio-Data,
Bioinformatics and the Gears that Make Biological Machines Tick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RnpkmgH40o
Sorry for the light quality, we'll try to correct that for the next class
The intersection of biology and computer science is showing tremendous
potential. Literally thousands of data sources great and small are publicly
available now. Come and enjoy a low key introduction to all the 'omes' -
genomes, transcriptomes, proteomes, methylomes, metabolomes, etc. We'll
play with some of the more useful data sources, tools and biological
pathways.
No biology training is necessary - the talk will be accessible to anyone.
Programming skills are useful, but not necessary.
If you have a laptop, please bring it. We will try to look at data in the
class and preview a couple of tools.
Cygwin on windows machines, OsX or linux are useful here, but we can go
over these at the time if needed.
We will be designing a project for anyone who wants to go deeper and get
more experience with Bioinformatics.
Ron Shigeta PhD has been doing bioinformatics for 12 years in biotech in
the east bay, before that he made biological information as a protein
crystallographer.!
--
Ryan Bethencourt
Tel: (415) 825 2705
ryan.bethencourt(a)gmail.com
www.bamh1.comwww.linkedin.com/in/bethencourtwww.logos-press.com/books/biotechnology_business_development.php
The answer is http://preyproject.com
you can install this free software on your laptop and it hides, amd just
waits. You create a login on preyproject.com (also free) and if your
laptop goes missing, you log in and tell it to start tracking it!
that means that you can find out what your computer is doing, what network
it's on, and even take pictures through the camera. If you get really
close, and need to actually locate it, you can make it make a loud noise!
this requires you making your computer usable without a password, which i
recommend to everyone anyway. If your computer gets stolen and it's
locked with a password, they will simply turn it off and sell it to a pro
who will format the hard drive and sell it.
If your computer is welcoming and without a password, the thief might keep
it around and watch your movies, and connect to the internet at their
house and things like that. Then you can track it down and get it back,
along with all your precious data.
Now you know.
-jake
Raymond Lai wrote:
So sorry to hear, DJ Neon Leon. I don't know how to track a laptop, but
keep me in the loop.
Ray
On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 9:22 AM, johanna faust <female.faust at
gmail.com>wrote:
> and although this did not occur at SR, sure could use help if anyone
knows
> how to track via mac address.
>
> needless to say, he is bumming. hard.
>
> details returned per private request.
>
> --
> *Be seeing you.*
I came into Noisebridge today, and it's buzzing here. People are moving
around, teaching and working. There is a very positive vibe. There were
people at the library on the chairs who weren't sleeping there, they were
talking about ideas with JC. It was cool.
The bathrooms were sparkling clean.
High feeling of excellence and cool things soon to happen. Telling people
at SudoRoom and other organizations about the upcoming Noisebridge party.
Turing is pleasant, quiet and nice to work in since I'm learning Python
right now for fun. I'm able to concentrate, and then when I'm done I can go
out and enjoy the vibe.
This sure beats the past few Sundays I've had!
and although this did not occur at SR, sure could use help if anyone knows
how to track via mac address.
needless to say, he is bumming. hard.
details returned per private request.
--
*Be seeing you.*
hi all,
thought you might enjoy these excellent comics with stories from
"cybernavigators," librarians at chicago public libraries whose job
entirely consists of helping people learn how to use computers. lots of
lessons here for us as we teach and learn!
http://echicago.illinois.edu/stories.html
- marina
now that we've installed a big on/off switch for the elevator upstairs,
which locks out calling it from downstairs, there is no more need to use
the Emergency Stop to lock the elevator.
In order to help with safety and comply with elevator laws, we should
install a loud alarm bell that rings continuously if the emergency stop is
activated. Since the only time the emergency stop will be used will be
emergencies, this will help save lives by alerting people to the fact that
there is an emergency.
we should also post a sign in the elevator, warning that use of the
emergency stop button for non-emergencies is against elevator law and can
be punished as a misdemeanor with up to one year in Real jail.
the first time someone decides to do it anyway, they will wake up all the
sleeping tenants and get a stern talking-to
its not george anymore is it?
the alterative is, we add a relay to bypass the stop switch long enough to
get the elevator down and open.. problem solved.
come on people, we are hackers! lets hack our problems!
There is now a large paper chart in Sudoroom, on the door between the
sudo sink and the buzzer phone. It breaks up the next month or so into
3-hour blocks, and you can pen yourself in for any blocks you like.
The idea is for people to commit to being at Sudoroom at certain
hours, and to identify empty slots, in an effort to help keep Sudoroom
open as often as possible!
Already I am signed up for tomorrow 9-3pm, and another sudoer has
signed up for 9-2 on Friday.
More hi-tech solutions are welcome, but we are starting simple in the
interest of it actually happening. :)
Due to incredible enthusiasm and demand, Sudo Room will now be hosting
monthly Cryptoparties! Join us from 2-5pm every Third Sunday to learn about
digital security and get up and running with basic tools for privacy and
anonymity.
*
*
*What's a Cryptoparty?*
A Cryptoparty is a safe space for learning about digital security, privacy
and anonymity. In the wake of Snowden's leak of the NSA's PRISM project,
digital security has become a widespread concern. What most people don't
know enough about is the advantages and disadvantages of various tools such
as TOR, GPG, and OTR.
*That's a lot of acronyms!
*
No worries! Friendly geeks will be giving presentations, answering any
questions, and leading hands-on workshops to get you comfortable using the
right tools for you. By the end of the day, you'll have learned security
techniques & software, understand why responsible security is important,
and have made friends with other proactive residents! Bring your phone and
your laptop. *All* skill levels are welcome!
Spread to your networks. Fliers to come!
Calendar Event:
https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/cryptoparty-a-digital-security-privacy-wor…
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Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Check out the Meeting archives here:
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Minuteshttps://pad.riseup.net/p/sudoroommaintenance
=Attending=
*Ed Biow, Nate, Kerrie, Jordan, Timon, Troy, Jenny, Marc, Ed, Matt, Matt,
Deborah, Rachel
=Introductions=
Brief personal intros (< 20 sec per person)
Icebreaker: Sudo in one year from now:
*More space
*More somatic awareness
*Sudo triathalon crew!
*System for supporting individuals
*Fill up standing funds
*Lots of sweet hacks on our belt
*3D printed visitor heads
*Being a host for international community of hackers
*More cryptoparties!
*Access for underserved communities
*More open and welcoming to new folks
*We help start another hackerspace in Oakland
=Announcements (Consent Agenda)=
*Every Monday 7pm: LOL / Oakland Makerspace Open Hack Night (1234 23rd
Avenue)
*Every Thurs. at 7PM: Oakland Wiki meetup! http://www.oaklandwiki.org
**ALSO: Take the 2014 Mayor Key Issues Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cGV6N9pmpmJmHiKS8VmQAGlwJQ4mioShXyyxmrD-Ka…
*Every Thurs. at 8:30pm: Mesh Networking meetup:
http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Mesh
*RADIO!!!! https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Sudo_Radio
**Sign-ups:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApmrUsz7z5DodDVaZnJ4TW1ndC1jd1…
*Regular check-in between The Public School and Sudo Room - Thursday
evening Supper Club potlucks starting at 6
*We now have a shared calendar for the common space!
http://2141broadway.wordpress.com/calendar/
*Sudo Room Inventory / Cleanup weekend - take the poll to find the best
date! http://www.doodle.com/e8vwvvs6e24wkwy4
==Other announcements==
*Troy has resources on giving gift as a living trust.
*Timon is interested in doing a coworking space of sorts in the front room
[$70/day]
*Domain Awareness Center - Occupy Oakland organizing to protest, 6pm
tomorrow -
http://occupyoakland.org/2013/07/stop-the-oakland-dac-surveillance-city-spe…
*Sign up to speak on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityClerk/s/SpeakerCard/SpeakerCard…
*Open Knowledge Meetup tomorrow, here! 7pm -
https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/hackyourphd-open-knowledge-meetup/?instanc…
*Mesh fundraising - 6 days left! Contribute and/or spread/share widely-
https://www.wepay.com/donations/oakland-community-mesh-network
=Notes=
*Tax Status and Organizational Structure
**Bill spoke with Danny (NB) about 501c3 umbrella-ing and Jenny spoke with
James (SchoolFactory)om
**Non-profit benefits include matching donations (employees &
**Getting an LLC is cheap and easy to do, ~700/year for taxes in California
**Liz Henry is doing a lot of research on 501c3 status for the feminist
hackerspace starting in SF
*http://jeremychenlaw.com/what-is-a-california-benefit-corporation/
= ACTION ITEMS =
==Old Action Items==
*Ongoing: Add to the Sudo Room Neighborhood Outreach spreadsheet and take
on a few to reach out to:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao_Q7DQvNFT-dEdhZUJaQ3dDY2plMj…
*Done allow comments in tamale secrets file (jordan)
==New Action Items==
*Research tax structures [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Tax_Structure_Research]
2. [...] 3. Profit!
*Auto-reminder for weekly meetings [Bill]
*Make a flier, talking points [Jenny & Juul]
*Set up date for label-printing organizing of stuff event - Marina & Jenny
*Move more books inside Sudoroom
*Get rid of all the broken printers...
*"Who the fuck are we?" Assessing folks who've signed up to be members [in
final tab on the fiscal solvency sheet]
*Talk to JC re: sudomate funds [Matt]
==Postponed==
*Add robots.txt for sudo room (open item for anyone to take on) MATT (out
of town)
*[Postponed until necessary] Eddan - Reference letter from George
*git-ify & flow-diagram-ify our articles
*Add calendar 2141broadway.wordpress.com to Infobot's screensaver [Max]
*Library - until RPS
**Catalog - Max
*Push Articles to Github
=Fiscal Solvency=
''In this section we review our current financial situation and budget,
approve monthly budgets, and discuss any other finance-related issues.''
Exchequer: Marina / Jenny
Co-Facilitator:
*$1921.61 - way below our minimum!
*Pay your dues!!
*We now have lockers, part of fundraising
* Pay your dues :)
* Review and consensus process:
** Fiscal Solvency Spreadsheet -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlKk2X9KKqlFdFZJUy12x3ZUhDUmx2…
** Rent: $1500; Utilities: $220; Services: $50
**Target membership contribution: $88 per member (based on approx. 30
people)
=Amendments to the Articles of Association=
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association
*Threshold to become a card-carrying member [symbolic and/or access]
**RFID Access
=Conflict Resolution=
=Discussion Spillover=
*hours/shifts to keep sudoroom open!
*access status:
**door.sudoroom.org?
**buzzer?
**RFID?
**is the elevator continuing to be locked?
*help with TIL: needs to be better promoted.
**reach out to public school & free skool to post on calendars
=Post-Meeting Groups=
*help Rachel fix her laptop
*lockers / fundraising
*sudo room shifts / keeping space open
*access issues [door, rfid, elevator]
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Jenny
http://jennyryan.nethttp://thepyre.orghttp://thevirtualcampfire.orghttp://technomadic.tumblr.com
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories."
-Laurie Anderson
"Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it."
-Hannah Arendt
"To define is to kill. To suggest is to create."
-Stéphane Mallarmé
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Hey folks,
If you have a TIL for things like programming, online books offer a more
structured way for people to follow up than simply plowing through blogs.
*If someone has a San Francisco public library card they are able to read
many of these books online [for free]*
For example here are a bunch of O'Reilly etc ebooks for Python:
http://sflib1.sfpl.org/search/X?SEARCH=python&x=48&y=10&searchscope=1&p=&m=…
This might be a nice thing to put on a TIL page or to email people if they
are part of the python meetup
hi everyone,
it is july 24th and we currently have* $1929.61 *in our account. on aug 1
we will owe approximately *$1700*. this means that we get to have a
hackerspace for another month, but it also means that we will be about $300
below our $500 account minimum (as reqd by the bank).
as such, we very much encourage you to pay your dues or contribute a one
time payment to help us stay above our minimum balance. please contribute
in one of these ways:
1) online (via wepay): https://sudoroom.org/
2) online (via gittip): https://www.gittip.com/sudoroom/
3) in person (anytime): please drop cash or checks into the clear plastic
box by the door that goes to the elevator
4) in person (at meetings): bring cash or checks to wed. meetings.
- marina
LOL (Liberating Ourselves Locally) will be open again this week, Friday
from noon-5pm. LOL is a hackerspace located in the San Antonio neighborhood
of east Oakland, and was founded by and for people of color, women, queer
peeps and others underrepresented in tech.
Come check it out if you haven't already--it's awesome!
LOL is located at:
1234 23rd Avenue
x-street International Blvd.