Purgatory!

[Matthew Kloiber]

Hey all!

One of my first acts as the "Transistor Bishop" will be to reinstate a
regular schedule of Purgatory-ing.

For those unfamiliar, Purgatory is the collection of "junk", "stuff",
and "things" that tend to get collected at AHA. Because we have such a
limited space, it's essential that we get rid of items that won't ever
be used.

So how does Purgatory work?

Once a month, I'll send out an email announcing a new Purgatory
Period. You (members and other interested parties) will have one week
to either:

a) Take your item from Purgatory home with you
b) Explain why your item is useful and should remain at AHA
c) Default and let your item be Purgatory'd

At the end of the Purgatory Period, all unclaimed items will be up for
grabs until they are disposed of properly.

I realize that this system is far from perfect, but I feel that it's
much better than just letting junk accumulate at AHA. Please feel free
to reply with any ideas/criticisms/concerns/etc.

Yours truly,
Kloiber

[Matthew Kloiber]

Ahoy hoy!

Today is the start of the first Purgatory Period! It will last until next weekend (12/17) at which point I'll be making a trip to the recycling center to properly dispose of the electronics.

Items up for reclamation are:

(NF = known to be non-functional)

Newport 1825C Optical Power/Energy Meter
Keithley 614 Electrometer (NF)
TCM Test Box
Temperature Monitor
3x Keithley 169 Multimeter
HP 34970A Data Acquisition/Switch Unit
High current power supply
Tektronix 2901 Time Mark Generator
Data Precision 5740 Signal Generator
HP 680M Strip Chart Recorder
Coherent Spectrum Analyzer Controller
HP 5243A Crystal Oven
Magnetic stirrer
Motor in semicircular plastic enclosure
Transistor tester
Acer monitor (NF)
Assorted optics mirrors
Projector (NF)
Rock Band guitars (for PS3)
Guitar Hero guitars (for PS2)
Stepper motor in large metal enclosure
Overhead projector
2x Printers
Xbox
Disassembled laptop
Smallish LCD monitor
Drills & Batteries
Blue Puch Bike
2x Heavy-duty electrical enclosure/heatsinks

Valdes's
Oscilloscope

Bilal's?
Universal Lab Interface
Card reader
Misc. TO-220 chips on heatsinks


These items are in the shelf and tables next to the rapid proto room. Please check with me if you're unsure what is or isn't in purgatory.


Recall that your options are:

a) Take your item from Purgatory home with you
b) Explain why your item is useful and should remain at AHA
c) Default and let your item be Purgatory'd

Nothing but love,
Kloiber

[Matt Oehrlein]

So, Can I take the ps3 rockband guitar if no one claims it?

Matt 

i3 Detroit

[Matthew Kloiber]

Certainly! It was actually donated my me, so feel free to pick it up next time you're in the neighborhood. It's leaning up against the purgatory shelf in the back.

-Kloiber

[Jennifer Mann]

Does the HP 680M Strip Chart Recorder have any paper left in it?

Jenn

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Matt Oehrlein <matt.o...@gmail.com> wrote:

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University of Michigan
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[Matthew Kloiber]

Yes! I'm not sure how much, but there's some sticking out of it.

There's also some larger format strip chart paper in the craft area. I think 6 or 7 rolls worth.

-Kloiber

[Zach Wick]

If it doesn't get claimed, may I please take the XBox? Even if it doesn't work, I can cannibalize parts out of it to fix my broken one.

Thanks,

Zach Wick

[Matthew Kloiber]

I believe Jacob wanted the controller ports from it, so you will have to talk to him about sharing it.

-Kloiber

[Zach Wick]

Okay, I will check and see what I need and then talk to him.

-Zach Wick

[Michael S]

Does the stepper motor work? Can I get it, also for this weekend, I want to get an arduino moving one for work.

MIchael

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[Matthew Kloiber]

I'm not sure about the stepper motor. You can try it out this weekend, but don't take it from AHA until after the 17th.

-Kloiber

[Alexander Honkala]

I want some of the drill motors and batteries, so I'll try to free them from their injection molded trap next time I am in.

I believe that Neonate wanted the bike to build a stationary exercise machine.

Where did we even get a crystal oven to begin with?

Also, I am in favor of putting the magnetic stirrer over with our coffee supplies, getting some stir bars, and using it to make deliciously well-blended things.

-X

On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 1:35 PM, Michael S <sen...@umich.edu> wrote:

[Matthew Kloiber]

The crystal oven isn't exactly what it sounds like - it's an ultra-precise temperature controlled chamber for a crystal oscillator. It was from an old frequency counter.

There are 2 stir bars with the magnetic stirrer! They're only a few months old, so if you washed them, they'd be good to use. That was another thing donated by me, so feel free to go ahead and put it to use.

-Kloiber

[Jennifer Mann]

Good call on the magnetic stirrer.  Depending on what chemicals the stir bars have been in previously, they might not be food-safe... just a word of caution (but new ones are cheap).

Xander, let me know if you want help taking out the drill motors.  Could they be motors for next year's power wheels?

Jenn

[Matthew Kloiber]

I purchased the stirrers and have used them for only non-toxic applications.

-Kloiber

[Alexander Honkala]

The drill motors are for many things. Even before next year's races, I'd like to build some sort of drill-powered vehicle to test out the tank drive dual-throttle system I have in mind. Having the drill motors and battery packs would be ideal. Jenn, let's plan on destructing them Monday night.

-X

[Matthew Kloiber]

Hey hey hey!

Don't forget to get your Purgatory'd items by tomorrow (12/17)!!!

At 2:00pm tomorrow, unclaimed items will be up for grabs and processed for recycling. Feel free to come down to the space to help out/take stuff apart/whatever tickles your fancy.

Respectfully,
Kloiber

[Matthew Kloiber]

I'm setting aside the claimed Purgatory items on the Botnoise couches.

Having forgotten my car today, I'll be consolidating the unclaimed Purgatory items in a pile on the back table. Feel free to root through it at your convenience.

Sincerely,
Kloiber

[Matthew Kloiber]

Additionally, if you claimed something, PLEASE TAKE IT HOME (or put it in your locker). Claimed items left in Purgatory will almost definitely be purged.

Salutations,
Kloiber

[Josh Williams]

Hey hey Ladies & Gents!

 This stuff is going, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:00am! If you've got an hour or two to spare, please join in. We'll have an exciting time hauling stuff from All Hands Active to the  Recycling/Drop Off Station!

 - Josh W.

[Michael S]

Was there a bike in there? Mine got stolen over break.....