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You can find all the back-numbers archived [[Newsletter|HERE]] | You can find all the back-numbers archived [[Newsletter|HERE]] | ||
| + | == Skill Exchange == | ||
| − | + | We are looking for hackers and non-hackers who either posses or wish to posses | |
| + | certain (technical) skills to attend or hold workshops surrounding said skills. | ||
| + | If you're interested please have a look at our Skills exchange wiki page: | ||
| − | + | https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Skills_exchange | |
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| − | + | == Upcoming Events == | |
| − | + | * TC1 (see below) | |
| − | + | * Soldering workshops (Through-hole and SMD editions) | |
| − | ( | + | * Privacy and Security Workshops |
| + | * Summer Hacker Camps and other interesting events outside TechInc: https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/User:Becha/Events_2014 | ||
| + | * TechInc Events: https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Events | ||
| + | ** Now also announced on Meetup.com : http://www.meetup.com/Technologia-Incognita/ | ||
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== Kids Workshops: Kids in Space == | == Kids Workshops: Kids in Space == | ||
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https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/KidsWorkshopApril2014 | https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/KidsWorkshopApril2014 | ||
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== Second powerbar, powerbars working much better == | == Second powerbar, powerbars working much better == | ||
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http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power.png | http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power.png | ||
http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power-browse.png | http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power-browse.png | ||
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| + | == TC0, upcoming TC1 == | ||
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| + | After a successful TechInc Technical Colloquium 0, we're planning a new one, | ||
| + | with more awesome technical talks and contents. If you have suggestions for | ||
| + | talks or topics, please contact one of the following organisers: (Rep, Stef, | ||
| + | Wizzup, MMalecki) | ||
== Servers... == | == Servers... == | ||
| − | (muse, mattronix, nathan) | + | TODO: (muse, mattronix, nathan) |
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== Workstations == | == Workstations == | ||
Thanks to a generous donation from the [http://www.blender.org/institute/ Blender Institute], we now have 5 new workstation at the space. One is already set up with at the desk next to the member boxes. The four other machines are on the shelves at the Aux Space. If you require a machine in the space, feel free to check one out. The machines have 8800GT with 4Gb of RAM, they are diskless, but they'll PXE boot from the network with LTSP provided Ubuntu boot images (and a selection of Window Managers) or from any sane LiveUSB / liveCD. | Thanks to a generous donation from the [http://www.blender.org/institute/ Blender Institute], we now have 5 new workstation at the space. One is already set up with at the desk next to the member boxes. The four other machines are on the shelves at the Aux Space. If you require a machine in the space, feel free to check one out. The machines have 8800GT with 4Gb of RAM, they are diskless, but they'll PXE boot from the network with LTSP provided Ubuntu boot images (and a selection of Window Managers) or from any sane LiveUSB / liveCD. | ||
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== More diverse hacker drinks == | == More diverse hacker drinks == | ||
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In addition to all the Club Mate variants (winter, flora, granat, cola) we frequently have other special drinks in house, such as Fritz lemonade, Rose lemonade, Sauer rhabarber and ginger beer. | In addition to all the Club Mate variants (winter, flora, granat, cola) we frequently have other special drinks in house, such as Fritz lemonade, Rose lemonade, Sauer rhabarber and ginger beer. | ||
Drinks, other then club mate, are now chosen randomly at each order round. If you prefer a less random selection process (read: if you like a particular beverage) notify the [[Bureaucrats|club mate contact person]]. | Drinks, other then club mate, are now chosen randomly at each order round. If you prefer a less random selection process (read: if you like a particular beverage) notify the [[Bureaucrats|club mate contact person]]. | ||
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== Suggested membership fee changed to 25 Euro == | == Suggested membership fee changed to 25 Euro == | ||
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Contact: Board | Contact: Board | ||
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== Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May == | == Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May == | ||
* https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/ALV-9-May-2014_actions | * https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/ALV-9-May-2014_actions | ||
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== New projector == | == New projector == | ||
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Contact: [[User:Wizzup]], meridion, TheOnlyJoey | Contact: [[User:Wizzup]], meridion, TheOnlyJoey | ||
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| − | + | == Laser cutter == | |
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| − | + | TODO: (Daan?) | |
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| − | + | == More 3D printer fun == | |
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| + | TODO: (maarten, justa, rep, radO) | ||
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| + | == Arduino workshop == | ||
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| + | TODO: (chotee, mrseeker) | ||
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So if you feel like helping, just give it a try. | So if you feel like helping, just give it a try. | ||
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== Something missing? == | == Something missing? == | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 17 July 2014
This is currently work in progress!
Monday, 21 July 2014
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You can find all the back-numbers archived HERE
Contents
- 1 Skill Exchange
- 2 Upcoming Events
- 3 Kids Workshops: Kids in Space
- 4 Second powerbar, powerbars working much better
- 5 TC0, upcoming TC1
- 6 Servers...
- 7 Workstations
- 8 More diverse hacker drinks
- 9 Suggested membership fee changed to 25 Euro
- 10 Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May
- 11 New projector
- 12 Laser cutter
- 13 More 3D printer fun
- 14 Arduino workshop
- 15 Help needed!
- 16 Something missing?
Skill Exchange
We are looking for hackers and non-hackers who either posses or wish to posses certain (technical) skills to attend or hold workshops surrounding said skills. If you're interested please have a look at our Skills exchange wiki page:
https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Skills_exchange
Upcoming Events
- TC1 (see below)
- Soldering workshops (Through-hole and SMD editions)
- Privacy and Security Workshops
- Summer Hacker Camps and other interesting events outside TechInc: https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/User:Becha/Events_2014
- TechInc Events: https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Events
- Now also announced on Meetup.com : http://www.meetup.com/Technologia-Incognita/
Kids Workshops: Kids in Space
In February, March and April we had 3 kids workshops:
https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/KidsWorkshopFeb2014
https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/KidsWorkshopMar2014
https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/KidsWorkshopApril2014
Second powerbar, powerbars working much better
The space now has two powerbars. One in the main room, one in the auxilary room. The second powerbar (in the auxilary) room is controlled by a small ARM board that is (currently) hanging from the ceiling.
The powerbar control (web) interface got a much needed makeover, and it should now be more functional and clear than before. We also worked out some major stability issues, so the powerbars should be much more stable now.
Still lacking is a 'hardware interface' to the powerbars. If someone wishes to pick this up, you can contact User:Wizzup for any questions.
You can read all the details here:
https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Powerbars
Pictures:
http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power.png http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power-browse.png
TC0, upcoming TC1
After a successful TechInc Technical Colloquium 0, we're planning a new one, with more awesome technical talks and contents. If you have suggestions for talks or topics, please contact one of the following organisers: (Rep, Stef, Wizzup, MMalecki)
Servers...
TODO: (muse, mattronix, nathan)
Workstations
Thanks to a generous donation from the Blender Institute, we now have 5 new workstation at the space. One is already set up with at the desk next to the member boxes. The four other machines are on the shelves at the Aux Space. If you require a machine in the space, feel free to check one out. The machines have 8800GT with 4Gb of RAM, they are diskless, but they'll PXE boot from the network with LTSP provided Ubuntu boot images (and a selection of Window Managers) or from any sane LiveUSB / liveCD.
More diverse hacker drinks
In addition to all the Club Mate variants (winter, flora, granat, cola) we frequently have other special drinks in house, such as Fritz lemonade, Rose lemonade, Sauer rhabarber and ginger beer. Drinks, other then club mate, are now chosen randomly at each order round. If you prefer a less random selection process (read: if you like a particular beverage) notify the club mate contact person.
Suggested membership fee changed to 25 Euro
Following the ALV on 9 May, the recommended membership fee has been changed to 25 euro to be able to pay the rent. If you can save the extra 5 euro, please change your membership payment to 25 euro.
Contact: Board
Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May
New projector
TechInc recently recieved a new(er) projector, donated by TheOnlyJoey. ( http://www.projectorcentral.com/EIKI-LC-SD10.htm )
There were some small problems - the 'Power' button did not work. But after some failing-to attach-a-button-that-wouldn't-break-after-five-minutes-of-usage, we managed to come up with a workable solution to start/stop the projector. The projector has only one VGA port, so you may have to re-plug the VGA-cable that you want to use. Wizzup also ordered a few HDMI to VGA convertors, so we should also be able to use the HDMI cable near the presentation stand in the future (converted to VGA near the projector, so presenters should not notice)
Picture of the projector in action:
http://wizzup.org/techinc_projector.jpg
Contact: User:Wizzup, meridion, TheOnlyJoey
Laser cutter
TODO: (Daan?)
More 3D printer fun
TODO: (maarten, justa, rep, radO)
Arduino workshop
TODO: (chotee, mrseeker)
Help needed!
- We need people to help with the newsletter.
So if you feel like helping, just give it a try.
Something missing?
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