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Connecting SudoRoom to hackerspaces in cities that provide alternatives to cars

by Romy Ilano

I’ve made contact with hackerspaces in Barcelona and Paris - the premise is that outside two other places in the USA the auto and oil industry is so powerful there is simply no way to innovate on transportation The rest of the world is leaving us behind and we’re stuck with larger and larger SUVs and more and more sprawl - for most Americans the idea of walking transit and biking instead of car 🚘 use has become unimaginable even though the car environment is entirely government subsidized Sent from my iPhone

2 years, 8 months

Say no to things punch card

by Romy Ilano

This is an inspiration ! https://twitter.com/crystaljjlee/status/1517971238127349761?s=21&t=GdYHoB6k… Say no to things punch card. Thinking on how I want to make more cool print zines and cards to leave around SudoRoom 😸 Sent from my iPhone

2 years, 8 months

proposal: recover $9000 skylights money from contractor

by Jake

this is a proposal to the delegates of Omni Commons, to pursue recovery of our $9000 that we spent on skylights that turned out to be no good (and we had to remove at our own expense) specifically this proposal will require those with knowledge of the situation to cooperate to get our money back through any legal means available, including going after the contractor's bond money with the city/state. We should also figure out what the exact amount is, including costs to remove the Defective "skylights" that were installed for no good reason in the first place. -Jake

2 years, 8 months

Should we establish working groups?

by Andrew R Gross

*Should we establish working groups?* Currently, there appear to be no formal roles responsible for managing Sudoroom. I think this can lead to all critical functions falling onto a small number of people. At the same time, we've recently seen an increase in new members looking to contribute. If we were to define what functions need done and invite individuals to assume responsibility for these, we could share burdens more broadly by making it easier for willing volunteers to organize themselves and lend their support to the collective. I think a good starting set of working group would be for membership, operations, and finances, although I think establishing or disbanding a working group should be at the whim of any member, rather than something formal. I would propose that a working group consists of anyone (and everyone) who asks to participate in one. The groups would have no special formal power, they'd just be a way of identifying people who are offering to help manage a set of functions. If access to anything has to be limited to less than the entire working group (for instance banking access), the responsibility will be decided by consensus within the working group. Thoughts? What working groups would you suggest? Are there any functions for which you'd like to volunteer? *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>

2 years, 8 months

Does the sudoroom have a big windows 10 machine I could use to flash a big video card?

by jacques revera

Any chance there is a biggish windows box there I could use to try to flash a GPU with a different BIOS today tomorrow? This is a big GPU for my Mac Pro with the wrong BIOS that won't fit in my windows box. Thing went awry for me flashing the card on Linux command line. Back at computer by 7pm to respond. THAAANKS!!! Jacques

2 years, 8 months

JavaScript Thursdays cancellations

by Charles Hughes

Hi all, Unless someone else can step up and host JS Thursdays, I will be unable to host it this week (today) and next week. I was planning on hosting today but something came up. Let me know if you want to take the helm for today or next week! Thanks, Charles

2 years, 8 months

[omni-consensus] Delegates Meeting notes 4/21

by Jake

Notes from tonight's delegates meeting are now at https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Event:2022/04/21_Delegates _______________________________________________ consensus mailing list consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus

2 years, 8 months

we now have a Taz 5 3D Printer

by Jake

We have been donated another 3D printer, this time a TAZ 5 which is visibly better and more solid and well put-together than the TAZ 3 we were given (by the company) 9 years ago. The catch was that it didn't have an extruder, but the extruder from the TAZ 3 very easily swapped onto it with a single screw! The TAZ 3 has never been a good 3D printer (not because of its extruder) and so i'm happy to swap its extruder onto the new one, but it still needs to be wired up - the TAZ 5 didn't come with the cable and so we need to make one. The control box uses these fancy round connectors for the extruder(s) (it can support two) and I have the pins that fit the connectors - so we can make the wiring harness as soon as we get a diagram of those connectors (the round extruder connector for the TAZ 5) I plan to heat up the heated bed on the TAZ 3 and then scoop it off of the glass plate (which is damaged) so that it can be swapped onto the Type A Machines 3D printer (the wooden one) then I plan to finish dedicating the TAZ 3 to be only for dispensing solder paste onto circuit boards, as seen here: https://hackaday.com/2014/04/02/dispensing-solder-paste-with-a-3d-printer/ also we need to find a home for the two-extruder "delta" 3D printer that's in the middle of the 3D printing desk, it's nice and has a heated bed, it just needs someone to adopt/buy it from sudoroom since it's not a great community machine (has too much personality) and we already have more than enough. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:14:19 -0700 > Hope your week is going well. My apologies, I had them check the TAZ 5 and > found it is missing it’s extruder and harness (see attached). Unfortunately, > sourcing these parts is tricky because it is a legacy printer. Because of > this, I don’t think the printer is a good candidate for donation. > > Are you still interested in taking the printer for parts and tinkering? I > completely understand if not and we’d likely recycle through the e-waste > program on campus. I spoke with Steven this week and he is available to pick > up the printer and bring it to the East Bay if the Fixit Clinic wants it. > > My apologies again Peter, just let me know what you think!

2 years, 8 months

[omni-consensus] Common Humanity Collective Introduction

by Jake

Hi Sudoroom, we have to consider this collective for membership in the Omni Commons! As delegate, I will be asked to represent our position on the proposal in an upcoming delegate's meeting. Please use this thread to discuss the proposal! -Jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:59:13 -0700 From: Julie D via events <events(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Reply-To: Julie D <delorenzo.julie(a)gmail.com> To: Michaela Budde <michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> Cc: commons <events(a)lists.omnicommons.org> Subject: Re: [omni-events] [omni-consensus] Common Humanity Collective Introduction Hi there, Yes absolutely! I can make it and will see if I can draft another member for redundancy to get all the questions answered. I should also be able to make the first part of the open house. Thank you so much, looking forward to it. Julie On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 11:40 AM Michaela Budde <michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi there, > > We are still looking forward to potentially being your new home. Is there > anyone from Common Humanity that could attend the delegates meeting tonight > to discuss this further so that we can officially approve of your request? > The meeting is online 7-9pm > > To join by computer, go to https://meet.google.com/diw-hszw-msr > To join by phone, +1 515-428-1108 (PIN: 465 814 905#) > Agenda/notes at https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom > > Also this weekend on Sunday 12-5 we will have an omni open house and > you're welcome to come and chat with us then. It would also be a good time > to see the space. > > Best, > Micha > > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 4:21 PM Julie D <delorenzo.julie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Yardena, >> >> An open space should be fine for us. There is one item (it’s a die for >> manufacturing) that is sharp and potentially hazardous but CHC can work on >> sourcing a trunk or similar to protect that. A lockable cabinet would also >> suit. >> >> Thanks, >> Julie >> >> On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 3:58 PM Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Julie, sorry if I've misread something - are you asking for storage >>> space that's enclosed with 4 walls and secure/lockable? Or are you >>> able to work with storage space that's more open, such as an area of >>> the basement with open shelves, or something in between like lockable >>> cabinets? Thanks. >>> >>> On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM Julie D <delorenzo.julie(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi all! >>>> >>>> Sorry for the delayed response, I needed to run a few things back to >>> the group. I wasn't able to find anyone who could make Thursday's meeting >>> but I should be able to make the next one, if that suits. >>>> >>>> 1. Liability insurance - >>>> We had liability insurance for our previous location and should be >>> able to set that up again fairly quickly through our insurance >>> representative if things move forward. Our current location is a storage >>> facility that has insurance built into the cost. >>>> >>>> 2. Budget - >>>> At our last meeting, we discussed how much we could sustainably raise >>> each month for operations (separate from aid material costs), and believe >>> $400 / month is feasible. >>>> Our current storage footprint is 250 square feet. We're hoping for >>> access to a similar amount of space, but totally understand if we need to >>> scale back for that price. We have some upcoming distributions that may >>> help alleviate some of our >>>> stored item space usage. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Julie >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 5:33 PM Michaela Budde < >>> michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Meeting details which I forgot to send. It is 7-9pm and if you can >>> commit to coming we'll put you on the agenda. >>>>> >>>>> To join by computer, go to https://meet.google.com/diw-hszw-msr >>>>> To join by phone, +1 515-428-1108 (PIN: 465 814 905#) >>>>> Agenda/notes at https://pad.riseup.net/p/omninom >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 5:15 PM Michaela Budde < >>> michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi there Julie, >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks so much for reaching out. >>>>>> Yes, we have some follow-up questions. >>>>>> - Do you have liability insurance? >>>>>> - Do ya'll have a budget for renting the space? for reference, a >>> member org is paying 200 for about 100 sq ft in our basement. We use a >>> sliding scale and want to make it as low cost as possible while also >>> recognizing the need to keep OMNI financially stable. >>>>>> >>>>>> Are you or any other representative from common humanity available >>> to join our delegates meeting tomorrow to talk over details. No worries if >>> not, I know it's late notice. We can also set up a tour and time to meet to >>> talk over more in detail in the next week or so. >>>>>> >>>>>> Since you would be a long-term resident, this is a two meeting >>> process to become a member collective. You would be introducing yourselves >>> and then the delegates have 2 weeks to decide and then the second meeting >>> the decision is shared. >>>>>> >>>>>> We think we can have a good space for this work. However, storage is >>> in the basement, about 6 steps down from the main entrance hall. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Micha >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 9:04 PM Yardena Cohen <yardenack(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Has anybody replied to them yet? We could offer a tour and/or invite >>>>>>> them to Thursday's meeting. I'd be happy to reply if nobody else >>> has. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 7:50 PM Michaela Budde < >>> michaelabudde87(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>> Wanted to check in with the group before responding! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I think we could be a good fit. They could distribute from the >>> main entrance hall, and they could do work in the basement as well as have >>> storage down there. We should have 250 sq ft for them right? >>>>>>>> And I hope there’s no mold?? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>>> Micha >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 9:05 AM Julie D < >>> delorenzo.julie(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Omni Commons! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Common Humanity Collective is looking for a new home and we’re >>> really interested in the Omni Commons! We’re very excited to meet >>> like-minded folks doing amazing work and think really highly of this space. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> First, a little bit about us. We are a 100% volunteer mutual >>> aid group that manufactures and distributes items to meet community needs. >>> We strive to make our work truly mutual - asking for reciprocity from the >>> recipients of the goods we create, and building sustained networks within >>> the communities we work with in solidarity against these common struggles. >>> A lot of our work up until this point has been centered around public >>> health items. Some past projects we have produced are hand sanitizer, >>> sanitizing wipes, ‘n88’ filtration covid-19 masks, and box fan air >>> purifiers capable of filtering wildfire smoke. If you’re interested in >>> reading more about us, our website is here - >>> https://www.commonhumanitycollective.org/ I would also be more than >>> happy to answer any questions. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ideally, we’re looking for a few things in our location. >>> Because our model involves the construction of products at some scale, in >>> addition to bulky distribution items such as tables, signage and so on, >>> we’re ideally looking for ground floor space or space that is otherwise >>> amenable to loading cars. Because we’re working with filtration devices, >>> we also want to avoid any spaces that might contain mold. For reference on >>> size, our current storage location is roughly 250 sq ft. Another plus >>> would be to have a place to work in order to prepare materials for builds, >>> which is a relatively short operation, a few hours or so every few weeks. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Please let me know if you have any questions or ideas about if >>> there’s a space in Omni Commons where we could fit in! Thanks for reading. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> In Solidarity, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Julie De Lorenzo >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> consensus mailing list >>>>>>>>> consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org >>>>>>>>> https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Michaela Budde >>>>>>>> (they/she/he) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> consensus mailing list >>>>>>>> consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org >>>>>>>> https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Michaela Budde >>>>>> (they/she/he) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Michaela Budde >>>>> (they/she/he) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >> > > -- > Michaela Budde > (they/she/he) > > > >

2 years, 8 months

Consideration of PWM for membership

by Andrew R Gross

*Consideration of PWM for membership* I know the P stands for Peter, but I don't know the rest. Does anyone have any objections or endorsements? PWM has been coming to meetings for a few weeks and seems cool to me. *Andrew R Gross, (he/him)* 412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>

2 years, 8 months

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