[sudo-discuss] anyone able to pick up an x-ray machine from Daly City?

[Jehan Tremback]

IMO its possibly better for us to do non radioactive art projects.


On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM, Steve Berl <steveberl at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm all in favor of avoiding exposure to x-rays. I'd say this thing
> probably is never going to work, and might make an interesting art project
> or something.
>
> If people are serious about attempting to make it work as an x-ray source,
> there would need to be a clear plan about how people would be protected
> from it. And I suspect that the time while the fix is being attempted, that
> is the most likely time to have accidental exposure to x-rays, so
> protection would need to come first.
>
> Probably requires building some sort of lead lined enclosure around the
> thing with safety interlocks to make sure the door is closed before it can
> turn on, and that would probably be pretty expensive.
>
> But if people are really into it, and can put up the money to make it
> happen...then the idea should be considered.
>
> -steve
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Ryan Bethencourt <
> ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Steve, those lead shields are useful in minimizing radiation
>> exposure in a clinical setting but unfortunately in a hacker space I would
>> probably classify having an active X-ray source as a hazardous danger. I'm
>> not against controlled risks but there is a very real risk of inadvertantly
>> exposing other occupants to X-rays (even accidentally) and that could be a
>> problem. Similar to some of the biowork that a few of us are hoping to do,
>> we have to be really careful to ensure Sudo room is a physically safe
>> enviroment (within reason) for all members, even if that means some things
>> may not be possible in our shared space and I would feel a little
>> uncomfortable with an active X-ray source being used (even if I'm in the
>> other room).
>>
>> Does anyone have any additional thoughts on this? I'm not an X-ray (or
>> radiation) expert but I just wanted to chime in around the safety
>> considerations that I thought might be important for us!
>>
>> R
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Matthew Meier <wolfy at wlfy.it> wrote:
>>
>>> In theory this thing first actually work.
>>>
>>> He was unable to meet up yesterday so someone still needs to pick it up.
>>>
>>> -Wolfy
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 8, 2013, Steve Berl wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.universalmedicalinc.com/Lead-Shields-s/232.htm?gclid=CKuco-q5p7UCFct7QgodkSgAVQ
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, February 8, 2013, Ryan Bethencourt wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hey Guys,
>>>>>
>>>>> Just a word of caution from a Bio/Clinical guy (which I'm sure most of
>>>>> you are aware of but I just thought I'd bring it up).
>>>>>
>>>>> We have to be really careful with X-ray's and if/when they're used in
>>>>> Sudo room as it can be carcinogenic (ionizing radiation causes DNA damage
>>>>> with potential to cause cancer). Radiation sources can also penetrate
>>>>> walls, so it could have potential outside of the confines of sudoroom.
>>>>>
>>>>> If the machine is held in Sudo room we should also clearly mark it and
>>>>> let everyone know if/when it's activated!
>>>>>
>>>>> All the best,
>>>>> Ryan
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Steve Berl <steveberl at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> What sort of an X-ray machine? I've always thought it would be handy
>>>>>> to have one around to see what's inside various devices.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thursday, February 7, 2013, Matthew Senate wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wolfy lives close by there, so he can pick it up!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> // Matt
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate at gmail.com
>>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Let me know, would be great to get someone close by soon.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> // Matt
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> -steve
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Ryan Bethencourt
>>>>>
>>>>> Tel: (415) 794 6463
>>>>> ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>> www.bamh1.com
>>>>> www.linkedin.com/in/bethencourt
>>>>> www.logos-press.com/books/biotechnology_business_development.php
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> -steve
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ryan Bethencourt
>>
>> Tel: (415) 794 6463
>> ryan.bethencourt at gmail.com
>>
>> www.bamh1.com
>> www.linkedin.com/in/bethencourt
>> www.logos-press.com/books/biotechnology_business_development.php
>>
>
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> -steve
>
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