[Swansea Hackspace] Re: Hackspace Digest, Vol 10, Issue 6

Mon Oct 14 05:49:38 BST 2013

Off topic but this might be of interest:-

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/03/intel_seeks_slice_of_pi_with_arduinofriendly_galileo_board_computer/

UK price will have to be very low !  But Intel dpes npt nprmally do low !
*LOL*

Tim_1

On 12 October 2013 12:00, <hackspace-request at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>wrote:

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>    1. Re: Outreach letter (Justin Mitchell)
>    2. Re: Outreach letter (Andrew Price)
>    3. Potential new venue for meetings (Gerrit Niezen)
>    4. Re: Potential new venue for meetings (Paul Harwood)
>    5. Re: Potential new venue for meetings (Alan Cox)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:28:52 +0100
> From: Justin Mitchell <justin at discordia.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Outreach letter
> To: hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
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> On Fri, 2013-10-11 at 11:12 +0100, Andrew Price wrote:
>
> > Yes, I think it's definitely worth mentioning that the hackspace will
> > have tools and equipment but I'd prefer to avoid including any
> > exhaustive-sounding lists because it limits the kind of immediate
> > interest we attract.
>
> It would be really great to see the group diversify into more artistic
> areas; textiles, craft, jewellery, etc
>
> My fear is that just now (more specifically: before we have a space)
> that if we attract the attention of these people, they will look and see
> that we don't have anything to offer them right now, and never come
> back.
>
> Once we have a space, and we can offer more* to people, i will be
> amongst the first to push us to advertise far and wide and to be as
> inclusive of other creative groups as possible.
>
> * at the minimum a clear table and some space to work can be invaluable
> to so many textile and other projects
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:50:06 +0100
> From: Andrew Price <welshbyte at sucs.org>
> Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Outreach letter
> To: Justin Mitchell <justin at discordia.org.uk>
> Cc: hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
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> On 11/10/13 12:28, Justin Mitchell wrote:
> > On Fri, 2013-10-11 at 11:12 +0100, Andrew Price wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, I think it's definitely worth mentioning that the hackspace will
> >> have tools and equipment but I'd prefer to avoid including any
> >> exhaustive-sounding lists because it limits the kind of immediate
> >> interest we attract.
> >
> > It would be really great to see the group diversify into more artistic
> > areas; textiles, craft, jewellery, etc
> >
> > My fear is that just now (more specifically: before we have a space)
> > that if we attract the attention of these people, they will look and see
> > that we don't have anything to offer them right now, and never come
> > back.
>
> Well this is why I'm trying to make it clear in the letter that we don't
> have a hackspace yet and that we're focusing on building a community
> rather than an us-and-them situation where one group has to provide a
> service to others.
>
> If they're only interested in the physical hackspace then they can maybe
> watch for future developments and then get on board later but if they
> value interacting with people with common interests then we already have
> something to offer them.
>
> > Once we have a space, and we can offer more* to people, i will be
> > amongst the first to push us to advertise far and wide and to be as
> > inclusive of other creative groups as possible.
>
> I think it's worth being inclusive from the outset before we start to
> look like just an electronics/programming club. As long as we manage
> expectations well and don't make any promises we can't deliver it
> shouldn't do us any harm.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:46:06 +0100
> From: Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Potential new venue for meetings
> To: "hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk"
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> Hi all,
>
> I had a meeting with Volcano Theatre Company (229 High Street) this
> morning, and they have offered us use of their space for future hackspace
> meetings. I approached Volcano specifically because I want to get a more
> diverse group of people, especially artists, involved. Volcano is part of
> the Swansea Creative Hub, and there are a number of art collectives/studios
> nearby. I also want to avoid the perception that we're part of the
> university, in order to make those not affiliated with Swansea University
> feel more welcome.
>
> Volcano is located in an area where we have a good chance of obtaining a
> more permanent space in the future, so this could also be seen as a test to
> see how easy it is for us to get to.
>
> They are willing to host us for free for the next technical meeting on
> Monday 4 November. There are couches, tables and chairs, but we'll have to
> provide all our own equipment (including data projector if necessary).
>
> Your comments are welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
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> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:56:05 +0100
> From: Paul Harwood <paul at harwood-leon.com>
> Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Potential new venue for meetings
> To: "hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk"
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> That's great.
>
> Means I can attend.
>
> I think the mix of people is a great idea. We are also launching the
> TechHub in november (we have 4000 sq ft in Wind Street) with a really good
> internet connection, so we will be just down the road. We will have the
> facilities there for meetings (projectors etc.) and we will be encouraging
> groups like hackspace to use the space for meetups and events like the Mini
> MakerFair in Bristol.
>
> I know one of the artists that has taken some space upstairs in the
> Volcano space, which I guess would be a good space for hack events and
> meetings too.
>
> See you in November.
>
> -- Paul
>
> On 11 Oct 2013, at 15:46, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I had a meeting with Volcano Theatre Company (229 High Street) this
> morning, and they have offered us use of their space for future hackspace
> meetings. I approached Volcano specifically because I want to get a more
> diverse group of people, especially artists, involved. Volcano is part of
> the Swansea Creative Hub, and there are a number of art collectives/studios
> nearby. I also want to avoid the perception that we're part of the
> university, in order to make those not affiliated with Swansea University
> feel more welcome.
> >
> > Volcano is located in an area where we have a good chance of obtaining a
> more permanent space in the future, so this could also be seen as a test to
> see how easy it is for us to get to.
> >
> > They are willing to host us for free for the next technical meeting on
> Monday 4 November. There are couches, tables and chairs, but we'll have to
> provide all our own equipment (including data projector if necessary).
> >
> > Your comments are welcome.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Gerrit
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:49:26 +0100
> From: Alan Cox <alan at lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Potential new venue for meetings
> To: hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
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> On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:46:06 +0100
> Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I had a meeting with Volcano Theatre Company (229 High Street) this
> > morning, and they have offered us use of their space for future hackspace
> > meetings. I approached Volcano specifically because I want to get a more
> > diverse group of people, especially artists, involved. Volcano is part of
> > the Swansea Creative Hub, and there are a number of art
> collectives/studios
> > nearby. I also want to avoid the perception that we're part of the
> > university, in order to make those not affiliated with Swansea University
> > feel more welcome.
>
> That seems a brilliant success to me
>
> > Volcano is located in an area where we have a good chance of obtaining a
> > more permanent space in the future, so this could also be seen as a test
> to
> > see how easy it is for us to get to.
> >
> > They are willing to host us for free for the next technical meeting on
> > Monday 4 November. There are couches, tables and chairs, but we'll have
> to
> > provide all our own equipment (including data projector if necessary).
>
>
> I may actually be able to make that one and if need be I have a mini
> portable projector. It's hardly cinemascope but it'll do for a small room
> I would think.
>
> Alan
>
>
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