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Pi Preparedness Night
What: Raspberry Pi Night, including how to use a character LCD with the rpi!
Where: VHS (45 west hastings alley entrance http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/about/)
When: Wednesday March 27th @ 7:30pm
Why: Pete Lomas of the Raspberry Pi Foundation will be at VHS next Tuesday, so let’s be ready!
Who: Anyone and everyone, members or non members, guests, etc..
Bottom Line: Richard Sim
3D Printer Night, Wednesday April 3 2013
Bring your machine, bring your filament, bring your curiosity. We’ll be sharing knowledge, improving our machines’ performace, and maybe getting the tantalus & makerbots running. Starts at 19:30. See you there
Raspberry Pi Night with Pete Lomas of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
What: Pete Lomas of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and hardware designer of the Raspberry Pi will be visiting VHS for a special Raspberry Pi Night!
Where: VHS (45 west hastings alley entrance http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/about/ )
When: Tuesday April 2nd @ 7:30pm
Why: We have a rare opportunity to learn from THE expert on the Raspberry Pi’s hardware!
Who: Anyone and everyone, members or non members, guests, etc… it’s Tueday Open Night!
Bottom Line: Richard Sim
Ski Pi! With Pete Lomas of the Raspberry Pi Foundation @ Whistler
What: Ski Pi! A Fun day of skiing and boarding with Pete Lomas, of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and hardware designer of the Raspberry Pi.
Where: Meet at the Roundhouse on Whistler mountain (top of the gondola) at 10am.
When: Friday March 29th from 10am-3pm
Why: Pete’s visiting for a couple of weeks, so let’s make him feel welcome and have some fun!
Who: Open for everyone, along with friends and family.
Bottom Line: Richard Sim
Please make sure to RSVP and discuss sharing rides on the VHS-General list, so we know to wait for you at the Roundhouse!
Super Happy Hacker House – Sponsored by Chipkin Automation Systems and Paul Fisher (Fishboy)
The Storm brewing keg that will be at tomorrows SHHH (Super Happy Hacker House) will be provided by Chipkin Automation Systems. The home-brew IPA keg provided by Paul Fisher (Fishboy).
If you or your company would like to sponsor a night at VHS with kegs please contact us.
“Beyond Arduino” Workshop, Thursday March 28th
Ever wished you could duplicate that successful Arduino project without shelling out for another Arduino? Well you can, and it’s not too difficult. VHS regular Simon is running a workshop next Thursday that will show you how to take your Arduino code and install it on a standalone ATmega328 microcontroller (the same type that is in the Arduino 2009 and Uno). Chips and full step-by-step instructions will be provided. All you need to bring is your Arduino 2009 or Uno, a USB cable and a computer running the latest Arduino IDE software. Note: please update your software and make sure that your computer is still talking to your Arduino before the event. For full info and to register for one of the limited number of spaces, go to http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/5845936353#.
Hack The Space Night – March 19, 2013
What a night! The rain turned people away and yet it was wall to wall action.
Paul brought in this robot. It has bumper sensors to avoid (serious) collisions. Look at the intricacy in these circuits!
So pretty. While that was going on, John hooked up the hood light and fan. Here he is demonstrating it’s operation. How many of the safety signs around the Self-Repair Manifesto can you name?
A different Paul labelled a ton of wine bottles. The stickers had words taken from the last 100 VHS blog posts, sized by word count. Then he swept and took out the trash, which is always worth mentioning and applauding. Thank you, Paul, you are inspiring.
Shad was new to the space and jumped right in – together with Aaron, John, and I he raised the first table up to standing height (37″) so that the new chairs fit underneath. We then gave it a good scrub and a fresh sheet of paper. It’s so clean it’s almost dainty. Then I saw him turn a hungry eye to the Makerbot. If we’re not careful, he might get it printing again!
There was a giant box of stir sticks sitting out so I put them and the glue guns out. From now until the end of SHHH (March 23) you are encouraged to decorate a stick and attach it to the structure in any place you please. Here’s our humble starting contribution.
I haven’t even covered the mechanical contraptions we designed, the blueprints that were drawn up, or the fun with power tools. Come on down some time and see for yourself.
A week ago the table was 12″ lower and a year ago it was 6″ lower. If we graph that on a curve we can see the table will rise through the ceiling and into space. Should we use it open a hackspace on the moon? Discuss.
SHHH – Super Happy Hacker House, Saturday, March 23
Hear ye, Hear ye!
Super Happy Hacker House XXVII shall take place at VHS on Saturday, March 23, from 7pm to late o’clock!
Super Happy Hacker House is a social night where members and non-members are welcome to gather for conversation, beverages, lightning talks, and super happy hacking. Bring your laptops, Arduinos, crafts, and gadgets for a night of merrymaking!
Address: 45 West Hastings, enter through the back alley. Look for big black doors on the South side of the alley with the VHS sign and light hanging outside of the second floor window above. Ring the VHS doorbell.
If you are lost or want an escort down the alley, phone: (778)-330-1234
