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Northern Spark Volunteers needed!

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:54:07 UT

Hello folks!

We are in need of volunteers for our Northern Spark projects on June 8th 2013. We are in need of people to help the general public in assembling LED Throwies, and helping folks with making drawings.

To sign up for volunttering, please fill out this form: [link]

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset - Brainstorming Session

audfel...@gmail.com (Doug) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:50 UT

Some people I know are working on a new VR project called Oculus Rift<[link]>,
a virtual reality device that was funded by a Kickstarter.
[image: Image]
We are going to have a bit of a virtual reality development brainstorming
session Wednesday (5/22) night (follow this Eventbright link<[link]>).

Fwd: Save the dates for Northern Spark events

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:02:52 UT

FYI! An official announcement from Northern Spark! Lots of cool things going on!

We just ordered 1.5K LEDS, 1k 3v 2032 batteries, and 1k magnets for throwie art that we will be launching using the Foshaybuchet at Northern Spark! If you can help support us using our Indiegogo fundraiser that would be awesome!

Arduino in Minneapolis?

jason.thoma...@gmail.com (Valis) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:14 UT

Hi gents,
Do you know of an Arduino supplier in Minneapolis?
Thanks.

Hack Factory at Northern Spark!

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:06:56 UT

Hey folks!

The Hack Factory is sponsoring three art installations at Northern Spark this year on June 8th! The festival starts in Saint Paul at 8:58pm, and goes until dawn! We will have trebuchets, welding, and a wall of glowing fireflies!

Take a moment to check it out on Indiegogo and also share it with your friends. All the tools are there. Get perks, make a contribution, or simply follow updates. If enough of us get behind it, we can make 'Hack Factory Northern Spark 2013 Fundraiser' happen!

I Need help getting Mickey to make music again!

go.fix...@gmail.com (Fixity) — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:30:13 UT

I am looking for someone to help me get a Mickey Mouse Clock working again.
The clock functions, but there are music and light functions that aren't
working. I have opened it up and re-soldered a couple of loose wires, but I
do not know enough about electronics and wiring to troubleshoot why it's

Delicate Soldering Skill needed

m...@omega.org (Matthew Johnson) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:23:32 UT

Hello Everyone:
I need to do some delicate surface mount type soldering. I've done some
soldering for cables and the like, but no component soldering. Has anyone
here done SMDs? Would you be able to help me out on what to do and how to
practice? I'd like to practice before working on something that isn't

3D Printing

justindswa...@gmail.com (J Swartz) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:12:24 UT

I have a contact who's interested in 3D printing. He's looking for someone
or some place that has a machine he could use to print a couple of
prototypes. He's also willing to pay for the time used if he finds a
capable machine. He'd like to avoid any services or operations due to
concerns about IP/security. He pretty much just wants to bring in a jump

general membership meeting 6/29/2013

bpap...@gmail.com (orion) — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:52:20 UT

This is a reminder that in order to be a member in good standing and be
able to vote you must have your dues paid by 11:59PM 6/1/2013. If you have
questions about your dues status please email treasurer at tcmaker.org More
info to follow...

Saint Paul Public Library Maker Fair

leslie.spr...@gmail.com (Leslie Spring) — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:19:31 UT

Saint Paul Public Library is hosting its first Maker Fair, and we are
accepting maker proposals through next week. This is part of a new effort
to incorporate makerspaces in our libraries, and through the event we're
hoping to gather community interest and support, as well as to make
connections with local artists/tinkerers/makers of all kinds.

Hack Factory / twin cities maker at May Day Celebration in Powderhorn Park tomorrow!

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:21:18 UT

Hi folks.
I just found out yesterday that the Northern Spark people are going to be
setting up a table for the May Day Celebration in Powderhorn park on Sunday
(tomorrow).
Sarah from Spark asked if she could borrow the little tiny trebuchet of
doom for their table; in conversation with her, it turns out that both she

Open House Vistor - Tony Faole

sebwi...@gmail.com (Sebastian Wiers) — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:13:19 UT

Motorcycle builder / racer / engineer Tony Faole is in town working next
week. He's on a mailing list I subscribe to, said he was looking for folks
to hang with, so I usggested he head over to the open house on Wednesday.

For those who know who he is and care to indulge in some fandom, its a
pretty sweet opportunity.

a laser cutter?

mo...@mizna.org — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:31:52 UT

Hi everyone
I'm Moheb, new to the Twin Cities. Just started working for an arts org
here in and we're producing a street art installation at Northern Spark.
We'll be making a ton of stencils for it. Hoping people here have insight
on if a laser cutter is in fact the way to go, and if so, where can one be

Looking for Arduino/Kinect volunteers

matthew.nu...@nemetro.k12.mn.us (Matt Nupen) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:17:16 UT

I'm looking for volunteers to help high school students on their Assistive
Technology engineering projects. There are three groups using Arduino and
one group using the Kinect (Processing, OpenNI). If you or anyone you know
are interested email me at matthew.nu...@nemetro.k12.mn.u s
thank you

Introduction to CNC and CAM Class May 4th-5th

pete.mcke...@gmail.com (otto_pjm) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:37:09 UT

The next TC Maker CNC Class is set for May 4-5th, more details on the blog<[link]>.
We'll be adding an open source web based 2D CAM option (MakerCAM<[link]>)
to the class this go around. The sign up is on Eventbrite.<[link]>

Maker Fair at the Library

ash...@bitstream.net (ash966) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:16:07 UT

In case people haven't seen this, here is the application for the Maker
Fair at the St. Paul Public Library:

[link]

We'd love for TC Maker to have its own table!

ASH

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Need to Change My Credit Card Used For TCMaker Membership

patrick....@gmail.com (Patrick Delaney) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:46:52 UT

Hi TC Maker Group,
I am a new member, just signed up a week and a half ago. I would like to
change the credit card that I use for membership dues. What's the best way
to do this? I could come in on Wednesday night if that's the easiest.

Openbeacon socio patterns RFID tracking project: call for collaborators

hoch0...@umn.edu — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:00:40 UT

Hello all,
I came to one of the open houses a few weeks ago and chatted with David a
bit about a project I am working on through my work at the U in Special
Education.
We have purchased an Openbeacon tracker and several RFID tags and are
hoping to set up a system that could be set up in schools to allow teachers

Minne-Faire Table for members.

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:47:56 UT

Hey folks! Just an FYI- if you want to exhibit at one of the shared tables for members, you must register as an exhibitor.

[link]

Thanks!

-David

Igloo building

sebwi...@gmail.com (Sebastian Wiers) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:27:22 UT

Just thought I'd point out to people that recent weather (as of about
a week ago) has created perfect igloo building conditions. If you
walk in an area with undisturbed snow and stamp down hard (or just
weigh a lot) you'll notice there's a pretty thick "crusty" layer. I
went out in the back yard and was able to easily takre a machete and

the Hack Factory at Farm Hack, this Saturday!

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:54:45 UT

Hey everyone, there's a fun and exciting event coming up this Saturday,
March 23rd:
[link]
This is an event connected to the growing urban farming movement, which has
a huge overlap with makers and hackers.
The Hack Factory is going to be participating in this Farm Hack event. It's

Minne-Faire 3D printer demo table

gyv...@gmail.com (Jon Atkinson) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:39:03 UT

All,

We're putting together a table to demonstrate 3D printers at the
Minne-Faire. We have a goal of attempting to print all the required parts
for a new RepRap Prusa i2 before the end of the faire. Said printer will be
auctioned off, hopefully as a complete kit ready for assembly. We're not
sure if this is something we can have ready for the end of the faire or if

MinneFaire 2013!

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:24:32 UT

MinneFaire 2013 is coming up quick here! Check out the new website!

[link]

We will also be holding two Wednesday night ticket pickups at The Hack Factory: [link]

Thanks!

-David

Fwd: Ignite Minneapolis 5

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:52:53 UT

Hey folks, sounds like another Ignite is coming up! If anyone has topics or ideas, you should submit them. Sounds like a fun time!

-David

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David,

I just wanted to reach out and let you know that we're ramping up for the next Ignite Minneapolis. It's going to be bigger and better this year since we'll be at Aria (formerly Jeune Lune Theater). The event date hasn't been announced yet, but it's looking like mid-May.

Camera case and charger

justindswa...@gmail.com (J Swartz) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:49:48 UT

Just left the shop and realized i forgot to grab my gray camera case and
camera charger. Both are located on the covered machine next to the end
mill. I'll be back later this week to do more work but if someone finds it
please feel free to put it on top of my big storage box (the brown one with
the red football with 'justin' on it) or some other safe place until i can

Letter of Recommendation?

ash...@bitstream.net (ash966) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:29:06 UT

Inspired by TC Maker's fine example, The St Paul Public Library is
planning a Maker Faire in June. We hope you guys can be there! Also,
is there any chance someone at TC Maker could write us a letter of
recommendation?

thanks for considering,

Andrea

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Hack Factory 2013 event season is Here, and boy, it's exciting!

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:45:30 UT

I'm at the Hack Factory, planning what I and we are going to be doing at:
the North Star Roller Girls roller derby season ending bout, on February
23rd, at the convention center; Marscon, which takes place March 1 - 3 at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bloomington; Minicon, which takes place March 29
- 31 at the Doubletree Bloomington; Our Minne-Faire, a Maker and DIY

Minne-Faire Announcement!

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:44:19 UT

Hey folks! Minne-Faire will be April 13th & 14th this year!

Check out the post on our blog!

[link]

-David Bryan

Open call for help - custom motorcycle project

sebwi...@gmail.com (Sebastian Wiers) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:42:37 UT

Hey, so folks who've been at HF lately may have seen a bike frame up
on a stand slowly morphing into something new. I haven't worked on it
for a couple weeks because I and my family got sick, and its starting
to stress me out.

Here's the story; I'm in an online buildoff contest, with a deadline

Trashed tools on bridge port mill.

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:03:55 UT

siege engines and bow making class prep at the Hack Factory

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:46:56 UT

I'm at the Hack Factory, working on a little tiny trebuchet prototype for a
siege engines 101 class, prepping for tomorrows bow making class (I still
have seats left, contact me direct if interested), and will be hear until 6
p.m. or so. If anyone is interested in touring the Hack Factory, finding

Hack My Sauna

johnrpeder...@gmail.com (John Pederson) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:25:10 UT

Hey Hackers,

I just wanted to thank everyone who has stopped by my mobile sauna this
past week. Everyone has been most excellent and helpful. I've had my hands
full with the basic building stuff, so I've especially appreciated your
suggestions for taking the project to the next level. (A special shout-out

In case the lathe folks aren't watching craigslist...

green...@umn.edu (Erik Green) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:40:59 UT

Nice big lathe for the price. No idea on condition, but it's probably
worth someone going to see it:
[link]
Erik

Clean up day today

pete.mcke...@gmail.com (Pete McKenna) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:33:01 UT

I have a bunch of stuff on the member project storage shelves. I'll be in
after 12 to deal with it, I'd prefer it stay there until I get in if
possible.

Pete

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Project Storage cleanup/cleanout!

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:20:23 UT

Hey folks, just a reminder. If you have something that you have stored in the Project Storage area you will need to come claim it on Saturday Jan 12th from 10am-3pm. EVERYTHING will be cleaned off of the shelves and its your responsability to put your items into totes. If you dont claim it THIS saturday it will go away. This is for active project storage, which means that all items must have an active parking permit that has been approved by a staff member.

Free Vacuum Cleaner

cstr...@gmail.com (Charles Strinz) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:36:10 UT

We bought ourselves a new vacuum cleaner for Xmas! So what? So you can have
the old one, FREE! Sears Kenmore 3.9, about 20 years old, fairly standard
bag and canister model of the day. Works ok, but lacks full suction, partly
because the hose has been repaired after the unit was dressed up for a

Annual Membership Sale Ends Jan 15th.

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:02:39 UT

Hey folks! Just in case you didn't know, we are having an annual membership sale! You get one year (Jan-Dec 2013) for $480, which is $180 off of the regular membership. A savings of %27!

This is a great deal, and this special ends on January 15th! For more info or questions, send an email to treasu...@tcmaker.org.

foshaybuchet at north star roller girls bout tonight!

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:13:17 UT

I'm at the Hack Factory, preparing the Foshaybuchet (
[link] ) to launch T-shirts into the
crowd at tonights North Star Roller Girls roller derby bout at the
Minneapolis convention center: [link]
Doors open at 6 pm, and the bout starts at 7 pm. Come on by and check it

free 8gb flash drive

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:17:38 UT

everyone can use another of these; set it up as a ubuntu boot drive.
[link]

Sat Arduino Class Qesution

narik...@q.com (Larry Narikawa) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:35:30 UT

HI Folks

I just found out about the Sat Arduino Class and would like to attend. I
send an email, but have not received response yet. Is there room? I live up
north, can I just show up and pay when I get there? Thanks

Roosevelt Robotics needs a few good builders for our FIRST Robotics Team.

kilba...@gmail.com (Colin Kilbane) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:53:14 UT

Roosevelt Robotics at Roosevelt Senior High School just south of the Hack
Factory needs a few adults to help mentor our high school students for our
2013 season. You may remember us from an open house last year when we
brought some fun science stuff for the kids. We find out our challenge
this Saturday at the U and then we will have six weeks to build a robot to

math tutor for 1 to 2 hours

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:22:08 UT

Hi all.
Matt, from Learning Dreams, is looking for some help.
He has a student who needs some math tutoring in prep for the GED, and is
looking for a volunteer who can do a 1 to 2 hour block of time, and
possibly more than once, if they're willing.
From Matt: "The times that we are trying to find people for are 1-2 hours

project and class prep time at the Hack Factory

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:52:56 UT

I'm at the Hack Factory (tcmaker.org) working on the Ballista of Doom, and
preparing for tomorrows bow making class for aspiring archers
([link]). Come on by and say Hi! Still a couple
seats left in the bow making class, if you want to make a bow and be the
next Katniss Everdeen, now's your chance!

Anyone see the gov deals site?

m...@bingotheory.com (Matt Lee) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:55:38 UT

[link]

*Matt Lee > Build.*
*m...@bingotheory.com
**[link]
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*612.384.3833

Bingo Theory*
*1229 Tyler St. NE, Suite 285
Minneapolis, MN 55413*
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last bow making class of 2012 for anyone interested in archery

rileyharri...@gmail.com (Riley Harrison) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:38:41 UT

Just scheduled my last Bow making class for 2012, or possible last ever if
the world ends in 11 days. Prepare yourself for the apocalypse, take this
class!
[link]

Annual Membership sale - Dec 15th to Jan 15th. Save 27%

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:41:28 UT

Hey folks!

We are having our annual membership sale this from December 15th, 2012 to January 15th, 2013.

For more details, check out our blog post: [link]

By signing up for one year you can save $180 off the full price!

-David Bryan

2nd Annual Minnesota Tech Holiday Bash

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:55:46 UT

Hello folks!

There is the second annual holiday tech bash going on next week on Thursday, and it looks like a fun time! Plus the Hack Factory of MN has a chance to raise some funds for our space and programs! Make sure to register if you plan on going.

[link]

boat building this winter - kayak/canoe interest?

patrick.za...@gmail.com (boatbuilder) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:44:17 UT

Would anybody be interested in a rather quick
boat building class?
Maybe 2-4 weeks, cost less than 300.00
Can be taught with group of 4-6.

Video filming / editing help?

sebwi...@gmail.com (Sebastian Wiers) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:09:29 UT

I need to make a kickstarter video in late December, ready for Jan 1. I'll
also need to video the project at various steps along the way, and when
finished.
I don't have a video camera or lights, etc, and know very little about
editing. Is there somebody that would be willing to give me a hand? If

Teach a Class Class.

d...@drstrangelove.net (David M. N. Bryan) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:54:38 UT

Hey folks,

We are going to have a session where we teach people how to teach a class. Check it out, and register if you want to come- it's free!

[link]

-David