Hey sudoers!
Hoping this can pass on Thursday, but just saw that it hadn't been
forwarded to sudo-discuss. Could folks discuss @ meeting-party tonight?
If current delegate(s) could please remember to forward omni 'consensus'
proposals to sudo-discuss, that would be raaaad!
FYI - we are having a basement cleanout/work party on Thursday, June 7th
from 12-6pm. There will indubitably be delicious foods and cold drinks for
volunteers!
<3
Jenny
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From: Laura Turiano <scylla(a)riseup.net>
Date: Thu, May 17, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Subject: [omni-consensus] Media Lab Proposal
To: "consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org" <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org>
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebaHkaSeCWHKKEjbg6u-
VvDzifF-eFuBX_b_HmdDv0E/edit#heading=h.r94oqxqphwnu
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Ungoogled:
Overview
We propose to build a community media laboratory for the production of
propaganda and educational materials for campaigns and projects. Our
mission is to transform the most neglected space in Omni Commons into a
place for creative production available to Omni members, and, eventually,
local artists, activists, organizers, and members of the general public
(either supervised or trained), sustained through sliding-scale donations,
grants, mutual aid, and creative reuse. A new working group will steward
supplies, tools, and resources, as well as host educational hands-on
workshops. Approval of this proposal means the formation of an official
committee of the Board to manage a Media Lab, and acceptance of the
following general plan.
Resources
We have currently:
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A large-format plotter
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A vinyl cutter
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A Tecre button-maker and supplies
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Screenprinting equipment and press (ABDC)
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Digital duplicator
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Several Xerox copiers
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Various printers
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Laminator
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Ream paper cutter (2)
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Book scanner (current under development in sudo)
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Miscellaneous crafting supplies and materials
Proposed Services
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Community media lab with regular open hours (TBD) and services rendered
by appointment;
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An archive of art and media produced in the lab, including historical
propaganda produced for past events, causes, and actions in the community;
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Regular, public workshops on topics such as zine-making, button-making,
screen printing, banner-making, printing, graphic design and illustration.
WG Members
Attendees of our first meeting on May 11th were: Anka (LibLens/FNB), Ken
(CCL), Robb (Sudo/LibLens), Jenny (Sudo), Laura, Sierk (Sudo), and Phil
(FNB).
Interested potential members include Kazoo (ABDC), Marcus (ABDC), Vienna
(ABDC), Sara (ABDC), Julian (BAPS), Abe, Gerald (LibLens/FNB), and Rayc
(Sudo)
Media Lab Structure Governance
The Media Lab Working Group will be modeled on the structure of the Commons
Working Group. Members will receive formal training that will: familiarize
them with Omni and Medial Lab policies and procedures; provide them with
the skills to maintain Media Lab equipment, and supervise others’ use of
the equipment; prepare them to share in management of incoming requests for
Media Lab usage. The WG will collectively develop the policies and
procedures with final approval by the Delegates, and maintain and manage
the Lab. This will include maintaining financial records in collaboration
with the Finance WG and making regular reports to the Board.
Operations
Supplies and equipment will be labeled with suggested donation for use.
Donations will go toward supplies and machine maintenance (estimated at
approximately $200-500/month, depending on amount of use). Individual WG
members may contract with outside groups to fill orders for a fee (as with
our AV techs) with approval of the WG. Over time, we expect the medialab to
become capable of regular contributions to the Omni as a whole for space
and utilities usage, and propose a check in approximately 6 months after
move-in (June 1st, with check in on Dec. 1st).
Users who are not part of the Media Lab WG will need to make an appointment
to use the equipment or come during regular open hours, which are yet to be
determined. This is to help ensure that equipment is not damaged and supply
use is monitored. When not in use, supplies and equipment will be either
stored in a locked cabinet or secured in place. If possible, electronics
will require some kind of electronic code to function. The best way to do
this is under discussion.
We will submit a second proposal after build-out is complete to formalize
the process for how collectives, members, and eventually outside folks will
access.
Intended Users
Intended users of the Omni Media Lab include, by priority:
1.
Omni Media Lab Working Group members (free)
2.
Omni Member Collectives and collective members (free some set # of times
/ year, sliding scale donation)
3.
Aligned community groups and organizations (by sliding-scale donation,
or negotiated rate)
4.
General public (by sliding-scale fee, or negotiated rate)
Floor Plan
Lab will be located in the Old Material Print Machine area (550 sq ft):
Current conditions:
Before cleanup
After cleanup
Future possibilities!
Building Plan and Estimated Construction Budget
The designated area will be cleared out. We will give TIL once more
opportunity to remove the broken offset printer, and if they can’t, we will
break it down and remove it. Old fluorescent lights will be removed and
replaced with energy efficient and inexpensive LED tube lights (see link
below). Missing ceiling tiles will be replaced. Floor will be primed and
painted with concrete paint. Walls and ceiling will be painted. In the
future, additional electrical outlets may be added if needed.
Item
Link to actual item
Unit price
Total cost
Wall/ceiling primer
https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/
<https://www.amazon.com/True-Value-EZW1-QT-EasyCare-Interior/dp/B000BZX4RA/r…>
1gal @ $33.14
$66.28
Cement paint,
550sqft
https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH1…
<https://www.amazon.com/KILZ-L377711-Interior-Exterior-Concrete/dp/B01M9IQH1…>
2gal @ $32.98
$66
Cement primer, 550 sqft
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Garage-Concrete-Primer-Quarts/dp/B06WGLJ8…
2 @ $52.94 or
$31.46
$106
$62.92
Lights
https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HB…
<https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-electric/dp/B01HB…>
8 4ft lights x 59.99
$240.00
Floor cleaner
TSP (We may have)
$3.57
$3.57
Wall/ceiling paint
5 gallon x $129-139
$129
SUBTOTAL
$568-711
TOTAL w/ Tax
$616-771
Additional Sources
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https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Basement#Media_Lab
Join freeCodeCamp this Saturday at Noisebridge from 1pm - 4pm to learn all
about code. No experience necessary. All are welcome!
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Code-Camp-SF/events/250932428/
What we'll do
freeCodeCamp is a non-profit organization teaching anyone to code. Learn
full-stack web development with our online curriculum:
http://www.freecodecamp.com/
At our meet-up, campers can collaborate and meet other learners in our
community. Come with your projects and questions! Our host, Noisebridge, is
a non-profit hackerspace and educational institution intended for public
benefit.
https://noisebridge.net/
We will also have Lightning Talks given by Campers during the first hour
and a half. More information about Lightning Talks can be found at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_talk. Interested in giving a talk?
Please fill out this TypeForm: https://goo.gl/forms/oxJVE3TF1aMRdsYm1
Let's code together! Everyone is welcome! Beginners, especially!
Dear Sudo Room,
Here's your invoice! We appreciate your prompt payment.
Thank you for stewarding the commons.
Love and solidarity,
Omni Commons
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Invoice # : 1401
Invoice Date: 06/01/2018
Due Date: 06/25/2018
Terms: Net 25
Amount Due: $2,000.00
The complete version has been provided as an attachment to this email.
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Hello Sudoroom community,
I donated a Bottle underneath, sleek, water heater and cooler. It is great
for making tea, drip coffee, instant coffee, etc. The hot water is also
great to use for cleaning surfaces as well. Also dispenses really cold
water.
Cheer
-
RAYC
--
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
Hello Omni Community at large,
I would like to inform you all that I actually don't do Heroin (Hooray),as
it is stated in the bathroom stall walls (closest to CCL and Sudoroom). I
can tell you this though... That writing appeared the same day flew out. In
addition I also saw him sneak into through the back door that day as well
and didn't stop him because I had to get to a job. Since I didn't see him
write on the stall myself, I can only rule out that it would be a
possibility that he would do such a thing as to spread a rumor about me
doing heroin.
I didn't see the guy do it, and only think of it as a possibility because
it would fall under a similar pattern of behavior of spreading rumors that
he is known for about people within communities they are a part of.
I find this kind of ironic as well as another Sudoroom member blew up at me
and accused me of getting him kicked out, when I didn't even want him to be
banned. I even tried mediating with him to prevent it.
Life is ironic.
Anyway I am glad people have noticed "Rob does Heroin" as well. I have been
to busy to care about such foolishness, which is why I haven't done
anything about it. Such as running my own appliance repair business, and
hacking the planet. I also just wanted to let everybody know I drink
alcohol once in a while, but defiantly don't do heroin or other drugs. I
don't even smoke marijuana.
So I think we should putting painting the bathroom on the planning board.
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
It near where the cable spools rack is. I am trying to locate the source of
the smell and my effort is unsuccessful.
Robert Albert Young Chu
P::415-724-0425
E:: robert.chu01(a)gmail.com
Hi,
Does anyone have an email address or phone for PhatBeets? Their website
contact page doesn't work. We'd like them to cater our Amnesty
International event on Saturday. We want to support OmniCommons folks if
possible.
thanks
Hilary
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Hilary Naylor, Ph.D.
www.a2zed.us
Oakland CA
Dear Sudoers,
one of my rad coworkers at CoLab is suddenly on medical leave.
We're all wishing them a speedy and full recovery, and also looking for
someone to collaborate on front-end design work in Drupal 8 with Pattern
Lab, starting mid-May for appx. 200-250 hours.
Do you know someone who might be able to help? If so, email me at
danny(a)colab.coop
<3Danny
Would somebody like to talk to this person?
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, May 6, 2018 at 2:23 PM
Subject: [omni-helpdesk] Have Many Fabrication Machines - Seeking Space
To: info(a)omnicommons.org
Hello there,
My friend has a variety of fabrication Machines, such as CNC routers,
laser cutters, and 3-D printers. He is seeking a space to house the
machines which other individuals can have access to. He is very
skilled and loves to share his knowledge. He's also interested in
creating a educational program for the community.
Would it be possible to meet in person to discuss the possibilities?
Thank you!
Inquiry via a message to omni's facebook page, :
I djd a show last month there. And think we left a banner there:
×
lmk if you've seen it!
<3
Jenny
Help open a professional kitchen at the Omni Commons in Oakland!
https://omnicommons.org/kitchen
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"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
"Anything done for the first time unleashes a demon."
--Dave Sim, "Cerebus the Aardvark"
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Thanks to everyone who helped clean up and prepare for the fire
inspection today:
Rayc, Phil, Ramy, Ken, Michael, Anka, Needa, Jenny, Robb, Mary and
probably others I missed.
<3 Laura
Just forwarding from the sudo room facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/filmaoakland/posts/1030434300446195
-<< CALLING ALL ARTISTS >>-
[Show: June 30th, 6-10pm]
[Submission deadline: May 20th 11:59pm]
...do you make art? Congratulations! You're an artist!
We humbly invite you to participate in our evening-long 'dystopian fantasy'
cultural prototype! Just click the 'Call to Artists' link below, fill out
the form for review, and join us in creating a fully immersive,
consent-oriented social-artistic experiment! 👾🌎🌟
🌱Amongst the Vines🌱artists seek to fearlessly explore the darkness of our
modern dystopia: the natural and the synthetic, the bleak and the blinky,
the trash and the tech, the abandoned and the shiny-new; and perhaps, to
discover the gentle glow of humanity's unwaivering pulse amidst
collectively integrated hellscapes...
CALL TO ARTISTS: https://goo.gl/forms/1v9Pnp0dQCte60uw1
FB EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1163450177129863/
<https://www.facebook.com/events/1163450177129863/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%…>
we look forward to getting bizarre with you:)
Thank you!
-FILMA
Hi Everyone,
There are still spots open for my acrylic manufacturing class at
Noisebridge this weekend. This 3 hour workshop will cover manufacturing
with acrylic sheets--the best alternative to 3d printing and injection
molded enclosures. If you are a startup and don't have the capital or the
volumes to justify expensive plastic molds, manufacturing out of sheet
acrylic might be the answer for you.
Myself (Ruth) and Rik are running a sheet acrylic manufacturing workshop.
We make the whole process accessible, from teaching joints/cutting/bending
to sharing local prototyping contacts and hosting a 30 minute Q&A with a
Chinese contract manufacturer. The workshop is from 9:30AM to 12:30PM on
May 5th at the Noisebridge Hackerspace, and costs $75:
http://meetu.ps/e/F8KDG/qrLmq/d
Feel free to contact me at ruthgracewong(a)gmail.com if you have any questions
Best,
Ruth
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From: Maker Faire Week Of Learning <weekoflearning(a)makerfaire.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2018 at 12:11 PM
Subject: [sudo-info] Now with ticket link!: SLU: Space Leadership
UnConference - May 11th
To: Rachel Sadd <crafty.avenger(a)gmail.com>
Oh, my gosh. I am sorry I forgot to include the ticket link last time!
Here is the link for everyone: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slu-space-
leadership-unconference-tickets-45005484616
Rachel Sadd
*Contractor* \\ *Maker Faire *\\* Week of Learning*
p. 510.837.1411 <(510)%20837-1411> \\ WeekOfLearning(a)makerfaire.com
*Make: *www.makezine.com \\ *Maker Faire *www.makerfaire.com
On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 5:22 PM, Maker Faire Week Of Learning <
weekoflearning(a)makerfaire.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to invite you to this event we are putting together next
> month for leaders in maker, hacker and arts spaces in the Bay Area. It
> doesn't matter if you space is in a school, your workplace, your extended
> community or a dream you are just now spinning up.
>
> Session topics could include things like insurance, volunteer engagement,
> class marketing, managing storage, membership platforms, how to deal with
> challenging members... and more. The attendees determine the topics that
> interest them the most following a true Un-conference format!
>
> This little 1.5 min. video explains the whole thing:
> https://youtu.be/M_jhcvCYBbg <https://youtu.be/M_jhcvCYBbg>
>
> 1pm - 1:30 arrival get comfy
> 1:30 - 2:00 Intros and How it works talk
> 2:00 - 2:20 Attendees Craft Agenda
> 2:30 - 4:15 Session I
> 4:30 - 6:15 Session II
> 6:30 - 8:30 is Dinner with presentations from our sessions
>
>
> The idea of having fun while creating stronger relationships and learning
> from each other is something I am passionate about as the president of Ace
> Monster Toys <https://www.acemonstertoys.org/>.
>
> Please feel free to pass this invitation along to folks you think may into
> something like this.
>
> This even is being co-hosted by the fabulous folks at Circuit Launch
> <http://circuitlaunch.com/>.
>
> Please email weekoflearning(a)makerfaire.com if you need help with tickets.
>
>
> Rachel Sadd
> *Contractor* \\ *Maker Faire *\\* Week of Learning*
> p. 510.837.1411 <(510)%20837-1411> \\ WeekOfLearning(a)makerfaire.com
>
> *Make: *www.makezine.com \\ *Maker Faire *www.makerfaire.com
>
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Greetings Omninoms!
Thanks to DK, we have our annual fire inspection scheduled for this Tuesday
at 2:30pm with Inspector Garrett.
To prep:
* All rooms must be unlocked or unlockable, which means we'll need key
access to Liberated Lens, the CCL closets, and the TIL office - can copies
of those keys be made and put on the master keyring in secure storage?
* Ballroom must be cleared of tables and chairs, mezzanine of stray books
* Extension cables disconnected and pathways clear
* All hallways cleared of stuff and at least 3' clearance in front of any
electrical panels
* All storage areas cleaned up a bit and flammable materials put away (mesh
in sudo; phat beets, ABDC, Village, CCL in basement)
Also, I'll try to be there on Tuesday but lmk if you can help prep the
building Monday afternoon/evening or Tuesday AM.
<3
Jenny
Help open a professional kitchen at the Omni Commons in Oakland!
https://omnicommons.org/kitchen
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"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
"Anything done for the first time unleashes a demon."
--Dave Sim, "Cerebus the Aardvark"
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Omni's booking working group was just informed by a longtime renter of
repeated rude and aggressive behavior from people occupying the Disco Room
some of the past Monday evenings, when it is booked for their dance
rehearsals, as well as repeated interruptions.
Since sudoers are among the most regular inhabitants of the building, I'm
writing the list to ask if anyone knows who these people might be and to
inquire if there's been any "territorialization" of the Disco Room over the
past month or two.
Please reply off-list and/or speak to these people directly about
respectful use of the commons (use of which should also be scheduled via
the Commons Working Group, even if you're a member of a collective).
<3
Jenny
Help open a professional kitchen at the Omni Commons in Oakland!
https://omnicommons.org/kitchen
`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
"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
"Anything done for the first time unleashes a demon."
--Dave Sim, "Cerebus the Aardvark"
~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`
Hi all,
I ran some tests on LORA modulation schemes to get the best results I could
on a 100mW TX power budget.
I nearly ran out of gas during this latest test, and unfortunately I
managed to screw up my data logging, so I don't have RSSI or SNR data, but
this map contains all the places I stopped and got a two way signal on my
jet ski.
The transmitter was in my hand, the receiver was at pier 50, SF.
DIY half wave dipoles were used, with a center freq of 900MHz with a +/-
100MHz 3db roll off.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1dE2QZS9cgX_oHLWyzmUNAYrjlbX0wJp…
I found that quarter wave antennas are no good (see the red markers). The
blue markers are today's test, using RFM95's from HopeRF.
To get the very long range, I used the following modulation scheme using
the RadioHead library.
RH_RF95::ModemConfig modem_config =
{
/*Reg 0x1D: BW=125kHz, Coding=4/8, Header=explicit*/
(7 << 4) | (4 << 1) | (0),
/*Reg 0x1E: Spread=4096chips/symbol, CRC=enable*/
(12 << 4) | (1 << 2),
/*Reg 0x26: LowDataRate=On, Agc=On*/
(1 << 3) | (1 << 2)
};
RF95.setModemRegisters(&modem_config);
In other news, you can still jet ski if your core body temp is 88F. Little
unpleasant though.
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Hey Sudoers,
Jose and Abad who are proposing the cafe in the Omni Entrance Hall would
like to come to the Sudo meeting on 4/25 to meet you and talk to you all
about their proposal. This is a chance for you to clarify the lease
proposal terms and express any concerns you may have. If this would not
be a good time for them to come to the meeting, please let me know.
I have just sent the latest version of the lease to Jesse, our lawyer,
for his review. Once he gets back to me I will send the link so you can
review it before the meeting.
Laura