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== TC0, upcoming TC1 ==  
 
== TC0, upcoming TC1 ==  
  
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(rep, stef, wizzup, mmalecki)
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After a successful TechInc Technical Colloquium 0, we're planning a new one,
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with more awesome technical talks and contents. If you have suggestions for
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talks or topics, please contact one of the following organisers: (Rep, Stef,
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Wizzup, MMalecki)
  
 
== Kids Workshops: Kids in Space ==  
 
== Kids Workshops: Kids in Space ==  
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== Second powerbar, powerbars working much better ==
 
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The space now has two powerbars. One in the main room, one in the auxilary room.
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The second powerbar (in the auxilary) room is controlled by a small ARM board
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that is (currently) hanging from the ceiling.
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The powerbar control (web) interface got a much needed makeover, and it should
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now be more functional and clear than before. We also worked out some major
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stability issues, so the powerbars should be much more stable now.
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Still lacking is a 'hardware interface' to the powerbars. If someone wishes to
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pick this up, you can contact [[User:Wizzup]] for any questions.
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You can read all the details here:
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    https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Powerbars
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Pictures:
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    http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power.png
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    http://old.villavu.com/merlijn/power-browse.png
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== Servers... ==
 
== Servers... ==
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== Suggested membership fee changed to 25 Euro ==
 
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Following the ALV on 9 May, the recommended membership fee has been changed to
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25 euro to be able to pay the rent. If you can save the extra 5 euro, please
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change your membership payment to 25 euro.
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Contact: Board
  
 
== Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May ==
 
== Resolutions from the ALV meeting on 9 May ==
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== New projector ==
 
== New projector ==
  
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TechInc recently recieved a new(er) projector, donated by TheOnlyJoey.
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( http://www.projectorcentral.com/EIKI-LC-SD10.htm )
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There were some small problems - the 'Power' button did not work. But after some
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failing-to attach-a-button-that-wouldn't-break-after-five-minutes-of-usage, we
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managed to come up with a workable solution to start/stop the projector. The
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projector has only one VGA port, so you may have to re-plug the VGA-cable that
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you want to use. Wizzup also ordered a few HDMI to VGA convertors, so we should
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also be able to use the HDMI cable near the presentation stand in the future
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(converted to VGA near the projector, so presenters should not notice)
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Picture of the projector in action:
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    http://wizzup.org/techinc_projector.jpg
  
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==Upcoming Events==
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Contact: [[User:Wizzup]], meridion, TheOnlyJoey
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== Upcoming Events ==
  
 
* TC1
 
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== Help needed! ==
 
== Help needed! ==
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* We need people to help with the newsletter.  
 
* We need people to help with the newsletter.  
  
 
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? ==
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== Something missing? ==
 
This newsletter lives from participation. Help us expand it and make it a regular valuable contribution to TechInc.
 
This newsletter lives from participation. Help us expand it and make it a regular valuable contribution to TechInc.
  
 
[[Category:Newsletter]]
 
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Revision as of 10:05, 14 July 2014

This is currently work in progress!


Monday, 20 July 2014

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You can find all the back-numbers archived HERE


Laser cutter

(Daan?

More 3D printer fun

(maarten, justa, rep, radO)

Arduino workshop

(chotee, mrseeker)

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)

Kids Workshops: Kids in Space

05-IMG 3494.jpg

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


Servers...

(muse, mattronix, nathan)

Workstations

(muse, mattronix)

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

Upcoming Events

Help needed!

  • We need people to help with the newsletter.

So if you feel like helping, just give it a try.

Something missing?

This newsletter lives from participation. Help us expand it and make it a regular valuable contribution to TechInc.

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