From justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Mon Aug  3 10:47:45 2015
From: justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:47:45 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
Message-ID: <1438595265.15276.12.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>

We have official moved into our new home on the 1st floor of TechHub,
huge thanks to all those that turned up to help shift everything.

That said, we are a long way from being settled in, lots of stuff now
needs to be unpacked, organised, and arranged to make the place look
fabulous. 

There will be a big push at tonights social to get the remaining stuff
setup and going, so anyone that can come along and help is appreciated.

Once everything is sorted I think we should organise a space-warming
party, but on some demos and drop-in workshops and make a big noise
about what a great new space we have and invite the world to come and
see.

p.s. for anyone turning up that does not have a keyfob, the door buzzer
is no longer useful, please call the hack-phone 01792 824 624



From djdavies83 at hotmail.com  Mon Aug  3 10:53:36 2015
From: djdavies83 at hotmail.com (David Davies-Day)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 10:53:36 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
Message-ID: <DUB406-EAS360D1D39A87FED6EC388BA2C6770@phx.gbl>

Great news! I might be able to pop along for a bit tonight but would probably have child in tow.

Anyone passing through Fforestfach cross able to bring us in and drop us back?


No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.

<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Justin Mitchell <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> </div><div>Date:03/08/2015  10:48  (GMT+00:00) </div><div>To: hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> </div><div>Cc:  </div><div>Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home </div><div>
</div>
We have official moved into our new home on the 1st floor of TechHub,
huge thanks to all those that turned up to help shift everything.

That said, we are a long way from being settled in, lots of stuff now
needs to be unpacked, organised, and arranged to make the place look
fabulous.

There will be a big push at tonights social to get the remaining stuff
setup and going, so anyone that can come along and help is appreciated.

Once everything is sorted I think we should organise a space-warming
party, but on some demos and drop-in workshops and make a big noise
about what a great new space we have and invite the world to come and
see.

p.s. for anyone turning up that does not have a keyfob, the door buzzer
is no longer useful, please call the hack-phone 01792 824 624

_______________________________________________
Hackspace mailing list
Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
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From em at preseli.com  Mon Aug  3 14:15:34 2015
From: em at preseli.com (Emyr Morris)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 14:15:34 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
In-Reply-To: <DUB406-EAS360D1D39A87FED6EC388BA2C6770@phx.gbl>
References: <DUB406-EAS360D1D39A87FED6EC388BA2C6770@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAGAFX7Ph46RNG=uynsQqA69eraE0Q5OKUtu+1wy1WvHHYGh9pw@mail.gmail.com>

I will probably be late tonight if I make it at all. I have a meeting of
our new allotment assoc

E

On 3 August 2015 at 10:53, David Davies-Day <djdavies83 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Great news! I might be able to pop along for a bit tonight but would
> probably have child in tow.
>
> Anyone passing through Fforestfach cross able to bring us in and drop us
> back?
>
>
> No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several
> thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Justin Mitchell <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
> Date:03/08/2015 10:48 (GMT+00:00)
> To: hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
> Cc:
> Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
>
> We have official moved into our new home on the 1st floor of TechHub,
> huge thanks to all those that turned up to help shift everything.
>
> That said, we are a long way from being settled in, lots of stuff now
> needs to be unpacked, organised, and arranged to make the place look
> fabulous.
>
> There will be a big push at tonights social to get the remaining stuff
> setup and going, so anyone that can come along and help is appreciated.
>
> Once everything is sorted I think we should organise a space-warming
> party, but on some demos and drop-in workshops and make a big noise
> about what a great new space we have and invite the world to come and
> see.
>
> p.s. for anyone turning up that does not have a keyfob, the door buzzer
> is no longer useful, please call the hack-phone 01792 824 624
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>
>


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From richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk  Mon Aug  3 15:45:36 2015
From: richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk (Richard Morgan)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 15:45:36 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
In-Reply-To: <CAGAFX7Ph46RNG=uynsQqA69eraE0Q5OKUtu+1wy1WvHHYGh9pw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DUB406-EAS360D1D39A87FED6EC388BA2C6770@phx.gbl>
	<CAGAFX7Ph46RNG=uynsQqA69eraE0Q5OKUtu+1wy1WvHHYGh9pw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CANSRvvBuCRzUGACFGbuEGGXJXuTMjO3--XXXsZym=bzWNGJoMQ@mail.gmail.com>

>From 2yrs ago as a small band meeting in a pub, to a year ago(ish) getting
into that first space and now to see the space that we now have - a great
achievement to all.

Very deserving of a party indeed! :-)


On 3 August 2015 at 14:15, Emyr Morris <em at preseli.com> wrote:

> I will probably be late tonight if I make it at all. I have a meeting of
> our new allotment assoc
>
> E
>
> On 3 August 2015 at 10:53, David Davies-Day <djdavies83 at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Great news! I might be able to pop along for a bit tonight but would
>> probably have child in tow.
>>
>> Anyone passing through Fforestfach cross able to bring us in and drop us
>> back?
>>
>>
>> No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several
>> thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Justin Mitchell <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>> Date:03/08/2015 10:48 (GMT+00:00)
>> To: hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>> Cc:
>> Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Our new home
>>
>> We have official moved into our new home on the 1st floor of TechHub,
>> huge thanks to all those that turned up to help shift everything.
>>
>> That said, we are a long way from being settled in, lots of stuff now
>> needs to be unpacked, organised, and arranged to make the place look
>> fabulous.
>>
>> There will be a big push at tonights social to get the remaining stuff
>> setup and going, so anyone that can come along and help is appreciated.
>>
>> Once everything is sorted I think we should organise a space-warming
>> party, but on some demos and drop-in workshops and make a big noise
>> about what a great new space we have and invite the world to come and
>> see.
>>
>> p.s. for anyone turning up that does not have a keyfob, the door buzzer
>> is no longer useful, please call the hack-phone 01792 824 624
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hackspace mailing list
>> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hackspace mailing list
>> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
> addressed.
>
> Mae'r e-bost hwn ac unrhyw ffeiliau a drosglwyddir gydag ef yn gyfrinachol
> ac at ddefnydd yr unigolyn neu'r corff y cyfeiriwyd hwy atynt yn unig.
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>
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From sharon at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Mon Aug  3 18:40:30 2015
From: sharon at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Sharon Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 18:40:30 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Teaching Children to Code
In-Reply-To: <20150726221631.3c18eb5e@picobox.apathetic.discordia.org.uk>
References: <CANSRvvAv958Z_A5dXG5FUvJ4e00rq4kS8wv9QXt454MevgKh_A@mail.gmail.com>
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OK, here's where I've got so far with this, comments, suggestions,
hacks, tweaks all welcome.

ToDo:

Decide on attendee limit (if any) some activities are going to involve
getting up and moving around.

Debate the issue of ticket price. Should there be one to benefit the
Hackspace.? Should it be free.?

Should it be drop-off or parental supervision for U16.? We're not
running a creche but I'm a STEMnet Ambassador so it could be drop-off.

Volunteers:

Thank you Tom for already volunteering to help deliver this.

Would anyone else like to take the opportunity to be involved with
this.? (STEMnet registration NOT req'd).

-

Sharon



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From timmoore47 at gmail.com  Mon Aug  3 19:23:57 2015
From: timmoore47 at gmail.com (Tim Moore)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 19:23:57 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Bits for 3D printing
In-Reply-To: <CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAEY5oN+ydSasxzOxG2eTrkssG0nw4YLr-6CvpmrqWc8xFCiow@mail.gmail.com>
	<1435739440.29583.5.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>
	<6A5E465A-1188-4A67-BF6F-CCB263B38FDA@gmail.com>
	<CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>

Silly question using 3D technology:-

I've got a Stepper motor which chuggs round in 1.8 degree steps and I need
it to go through 180 degrees in approx 40 seconds....

but the rub is its needs to be smooth, and it does an instant step.

Any thoughts on a motor that can drive a 1/4 inch aka 6mm spindle smoothly
under precise speed control ?

Its currently attached to an Arduino UNO.

Many thanks to anyone whose got any thoughts on this....  is a learning
curve for me.....

:  )))

Tim_1

On 1 July 2015 at 09:49, Emyr Morris <em at preseli.com> wrote:

> love Swansea Fasteners... their heavy duty cable ties held the Pontardawe
> Festival together for five years ;-)
>
> On 1 July 2015 at 09:41, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> In terms of finding UK and local suppliers to buy them:
>>
>> LM8UU linear bearings on M8 (8mm) smooth rod
>>
>>
>> I get my linear bearings and smooth rods from
>> http://www.technobotsonline.com/
>>
>> pulleys and axel bearings are typically 608ZZ (8MM) or 623ZZ (3mm)
>> roller bearings.
>>
>>
>> 608ZZ bearings can be bought from a skateboard shop.
>>
>> Other components:
>> - If you need shaft couplers, http://ooznest.co.uk/ has some.
>> - If you need threaded rod, B&Q may be able to help.
>> - For screws and nuts, don?t waste your time going to Screwfix - Swansea
>> Fasteners and Engineering Supplies have M3 bolts and screws of all types:
>> http://www.swanseafasteners.co.uk/
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hackspace mailing list
>> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
> addressed.
>
> Mae'r e-bost hwn ac unrhyw ffeiliau a drosglwyddir gydag ef yn gyfrinachol
> ac at ddefnydd yr unigolyn neu'r corff y cyfeiriwyd hwy atynt yn unig.
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
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From richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk  Mon Aug  3 20:37:45 2015
From: richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk (Richard Morgan)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 20:37:45 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Hurrah - webcam is back on :-)
Message-ID: <CANSRvvBVq5weAAjRpvRxgCxobRbG1AFj19wmOC2o+K1Yb71t2A@mail.gmail.com>

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From richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk  Mon Aug  3 21:00:29 2015
From: richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk (Richard Morgan)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 21:00:29 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Teaching Children to Code
In-Reply-To: <20150803184030.75b5a8be@picobox.apathetic.discordia.org.uk>
References: <CANSRvvAv958Z_A5dXG5FUvJ4e00rq4kS8wv9QXt454MevgKh_A@mail.gmail.com>
	<20150726111809.2d86c567@picobox.apathetic.discordia.org.uk>
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OK, here's where I've got so far with this, comments, suggestions,
hacks, tweaks all welcome.
- Thanks Sharon

ToDo:

Decide on attendee limit (if any) some activities are going to involve
getting up and moving around.
- would depend on the duration, age-range and if parents are coming too

Debate the issue of ticket price. Should there be one to benefit the
Hackspace.? Should it be free.?
- Should not be free but could be 'donate' on the day expectation set, as a
'taster' to get numbers through the door for the first one. We want to
build an on-going series of these if we can manage it...

Should it be drop-off or parental supervision for U16.? We're not
running a creche but I'm a STEMnet Ambassador so it could be drop-off.
- I would recommend having parents there too, the objective is to learn
code not riot-control with a group of kids that don't know each other (or
am I being a pessimist!)

Volunteers:

Thank you Tom for already volunteering to help deliver this. - Thanks Tom

Would anyone else like to take the opportunity to be involved with
this.? (STEMnet registration NOT req'd).
- I would be happy to attend and helpout (assuming I'm around in South
Wales on the date) and will bring Max (8yrs old) along too


Sharon

On 3 August 2015 at 18:40, Sharon Mitchell <sharon at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
wrote:

> OK, here's where I've got so far with this, comments, suggestions,
> hacks, tweaks all welcome.
>
> ToDo:
>
> Decide on attendee limit (if any) some activities are going to involve
> getting up and moving around.
>
> Debate the issue of ticket price. Should there be one to benefit the
> Hackspace.? Should it be free.?
>
> Should it be drop-off or parental supervision for U16.? We're not
> running a creche but I'm a STEMnet Ambassador so it could be drop-off.
>
> Volunteers:
>
> Thank you Tom for already volunteering to help deliver this.
>
> Would anyone else like to take the opportunity to be involved with
> this.? (STEMnet registration NOT req'd).
>
> -
>
> Sharon
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>
>


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From ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com  Mon Aug  3 22:10:46 2015
From: ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com (Ceri Clatworthy)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 22:10:46 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Bits for 3D printing
In-Reply-To: <CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAEY5oN+ydSasxzOxG2eTrkssG0nw4YLr-6CvpmrqWc8xFCiow@mail.gmail.com>
	<1435739440.29583.5.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>
	<6A5E465A-1188-4A67-BF6F-CCB263B38FDA@gmail.com>
	<CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAO=DJn8FXx0sgFiLOezDB4Y_JKQqwR4rMUkB67rfHe1H6VLbqQ@mail.gmail.com>

You need acceleration. ..run deceleration
Curves...well straight. Not round

There should be code out there in arduino land.
On 3 Aug 2015 19:24, "Tim Moore" <timmoore47 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Silly question using 3D technology:-
>
> I've got a Stepper motor which chuggs round in 1.8 degree steps and I need
> it to go through 180 degrees in approx 40 seconds....
>
> but the rub is its needs to be smooth, and it does an instant step.
>
> Any thoughts on a motor that can drive a 1/4 inch aka 6mm spindle smoothly
> under precise speed control ?
>
> Its currently attached to an Arduino UNO.
>
> Many thanks to anyone whose got any thoughts on this....  is a learning
> curve for me.....
>
> :  )))
>
> Tim_1
>
> On 1 July 2015 at 09:49, Emyr Morris <em at preseli.com> wrote:
>
>> love Swansea Fasteners... their heavy duty cable ties held the Pontardawe
>> Festival together for five years ;-)
>>
>> On 1 July 2015 at 09:41, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> In terms of finding UK and local suppliers to buy them:
>>>
>>> LM8UU linear bearings on M8 (8mm) smooth rod
>>>
>>>
>>> I get my linear bearings and smooth rods from
>>> http://www.technobotsonline.com/
>>>
>>> pulleys and axel bearings are typically 608ZZ (8MM) or 623ZZ (3mm)
>>> roller bearings.
>>>
>>>
>>> 608ZZ bearings can be bought from a skateboard shop.
>>>
>>> Other components:
>>> - If you need shaft couplers, http://ooznest.co.uk/ has some.
>>> - If you need threaded rod, B&Q may be able to help.
>>> - For screws and nuts, don?t waste your time going to Screwfix - Swansea
>>> Fasteners and Engineering Supplies have M3 bolts and screws of all types:
>>> http://www.swanseafasteners.co.uk/
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Hackspace mailing list
>>> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
>>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
>> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
>> addressed.
>>
>> Mae'r e-bost hwn ac unrhyw ffeiliau a drosglwyddir gydag ef yn
>> gyfrinachol ac at ddefnydd yr unigolyn neu'r corff y cyfeiriwyd hwy atynt
>> yn unig.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hackspace mailing list
>> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From timmoore47 at gmail.com  Mon Aug  3 22:18:11 2015
From: timmoore47 at gmail.com (Tim Moore)
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 22:18:11 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Bits for 3D printing
In-Reply-To: <CAO=DJn8FXx0sgFiLOezDB4Y_JKQqwR4rMUkB67rfHe1H6VLbqQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAEY5oN+ydSasxzOxG2eTrkssG0nw4YLr-6CvpmrqWc8xFCiow@mail.gmail.com>
	<1435739440.29583.5.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>
	<6A5E465A-1188-4A67-BF6F-CCB263B38FDA@gmail.com>
	<CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
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Arduino land ahead then !

Many thanks for responding !

:  ))

Tim_1

On 3 August 2015 at 22:10, Ceri Clatworthy <ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com>
wrote:

> You need acceleration. ..run deceleration
> Curves...well straight. Not round
>
> There should be code out there in arduino land.
> On 3 Aug 2015 19:24, "Tim Moore" <timmoore47 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Silly question using 3D technology:-
>>
>> I've got a Stepper motor which chuggs round in 1.8 degree steps and I
>> need it to go through 180 degrees in approx 40 seconds....
>>
>> but the rub is its needs to be smooth, and it does an instant step.
>>
>> Any thoughts on a motor that can drive a 1/4 inch aka 6mm spindle
>> smoothly under precise speed control ?
>>
>> Its currently attached to an Arduino UNO.
>>
>> Many thanks to anyone whose got any thoughts on this....  is a learning
>> curve for me.....
>>
>> :  )))
>>
>> Tim_1
>>
>> On 1 July 2015 at 09:49, Emyr Morris <em at preseli.com> wrote:
>>
>>> love Swansea Fasteners... their heavy duty cable ties held the
>>> Pontardawe Festival together for five years ;-)
>>>
>>> On 1 July 2015 at 09:41, Gerrit Niezen <gerrit.niezen at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In terms of finding UK and local suppliers to buy them:
>>>>
>>>> LM8UU linear bearings on M8 (8mm) smooth rod
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I get my linear bearings and smooth rods from
>>>> http://www.technobotsonline.com/
>>>>
>>>> pulleys and axel bearings are typically 608ZZ (8MM) or 623ZZ (3mm)
>>>> roller bearings.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 608ZZ bearings can be bought from a skateboard shop.
>>>>
>>>> Other components:
>>>> - If you need shaft couplers, http://ooznest.co.uk/ has some.
>>>> - If you need threaded rod, B&Q may be able to help.
>>>> - For screws and nuts, don?t waste your time going to Screwfix -
>>>> Swansea Fasteners and Engineering Supplies have M3 bolts and screws of all
>>>> types:  http://www.swanseafasteners.co.uk/
>>>>
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>>>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
>>> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
>>> addressed.
>>>
>>> Mae'r e-bost hwn ac unrhyw ffeiliau a drosglwyddir gydag ef yn
>>> gyfrinachol ac at ddefnydd yr unigolyn neu'r corff y cyfeiriwyd hwy atynt
>>> yn unig.
>>>
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>>> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>>>
>>>
>>
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From justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Tue Aug  4 12:23:09 2015
From: justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:23:09 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Bits for 3D printing
In-Reply-To: <CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAEY5oN+ydSasxzOxG2eTrkssG0nw4YLr-6CvpmrqWc8xFCiow@mail.gmail.com>
	<1435739440.29583.5.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>
	<6A5E465A-1188-4A67-BF6F-CCB263B38FDA@gmail.com>
	<CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1438687389.31375.7.camel@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>

On Mon, 2015-08-03 at 19:23 +0100, Tim Moore wrote:
> Silly question using 3D technology:-
> 
> 
> I've got a Stepper motor which chuggs round in 1.8 degree steps and I
> need it to go through 180 degrees in approx 40 seconds....
> 
> 
> but the rub is its needs to be smooth, and it does an instant step.

If you are using a step-stick driver as some suggested then the minimum
move will be 1/16th of a step. i.e. 0.112 degrees

if you built your own stepper driver / h-bridge then you very likely
only get whole steps.

the only way then to make the step size smaller is gearing.

Getting there in a certain time is entirely down to the rate at which
you trigger the steps, you need to figure out what that is for the speed
you want to achieve. depending on the speed and inertia of the load you
may also need to accelerate and decelerate your step rate at the ends of
travel to prevent overloading the motor and skipping/slipping of the
drive.

these are all tricks that the 3d printer driver software uses, and you
can find various arduino libraries around to help you.
 




From timmoore47 at gmail.com  Tue Aug  4 15:09:29 2015
From: timmoore47 at gmail.com (Tim Moore)
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2015 15:09:29 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Bits for 3D printing
In-Reply-To: <1438687389.31375.7.camel@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
References: <CAAEY5oN+ydSasxzOxG2eTrkssG0nw4YLr-6CvpmrqWc8xFCiow@mail.gmail.com>
	<1435739440.29583.5.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>
	<6A5E465A-1188-4A67-BF6F-CCB263B38FDA@gmail.com>
	<CAGAFX7PaiXWd_UjVZT3SDEXVhTx8z+Vo4iJgxdO0UM5mqXgwgA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAEY5oOw5pf=Kege-xdhfEfGMTACdgrzA+dNtETPOWH2vebh4g@mail.gmail.com>
	<1438687389.31375.7.camel@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
Message-ID: <CAAEY5oOExhNnyragPhaBNobPu6Na31s9_j6HTt+=vbUFYpOpSg@mail.gmail.com>

Many many thanks Justin, just what I needed !

:  )))

Tim_1

On 4 August 2015 at 12:23, Justin Mitchell <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
wrote:

> On Mon, 2015-08-03 at 19:23 +0100, Tim Moore wrote:
> > Silly question using 3D technology:-
> >
> >
> > I've got a Stepper motor which chuggs round in 1.8 degree steps and I
> > need it to go through 180 degrees in approx 40 seconds....
> >
> >
> > but the rub is its needs to be smooth, and it does an instant step.
>
> If you are using a step-stick driver as some suggested then the minimum
> move will be 1/16th of a step. i.e. 0.112 degrees
>
> if you built your own stepper driver / h-bridge then you very likely
> only get whole steps.
>
> the only way then to make the step size smaller is gearing.
>
> Getting there in a certain time is entirely down to the rate at which
> you trigger the steps, you need to figure out what that is for the speed
> you want to achieve. depending on the speed and inertia of the load you
> may also need to accelerate and decelerate your step rate at the ends of
> travel to prevent overloading the motor and skipping/slipping of the
> drive.
>
> these are all tricks that the 3d printer driver software uses, and you
> can find various arduino libraries around to help you.
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
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From justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Thu Aug  6 10:40:09 2015
From: justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:40:09 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] lift from crosshands
Message-ID: <1438854009.7874.40.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>

I had a question from one of the attendies of last weeks workshop


> I'd love to come to the Monday meets but have no transport of my own.
> Is there anyone that comes by Crosshands on the way to the Monday
> meets that could pick me up. I am willing to pay petrol money. Thanks
> Craig.

If anyone can help then please reply to me and i will forward the
response via facebook.




From djdavies83 at hotmail.com  Sat Aug  8 17:47:54 2015
From: djdavies83 at hotmail.com (David Davies-Day)
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:47:54 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Anyone thinking of going in tomorrow?
Message-ID: <DUB406-EAS222A9B994060ACA6A29351C6720@phx.gbl>

I might be heading down there with my delightful little girl to make a solar charging book reading light and maybe do a little laser cutting.

Anyone else thinking of heading down? I'm happy to help shuffle things around or help with any post move sorting etc.


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From justin at discordia.org.uk  Sat Aug  8 18:31:40 2015
From: justin at discordia.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Sat, 08 Aug 2015 18:31:40 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Anyone thinking of going in tomorrow?
In-Reply-To: <DUB406-EAS222A9B994060ACA6A29351C6720@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <67617ea2-0785-4082-b3e2-c40cdb24bbe6@email.android.com>

Was thinking of going down for a while Sunday afternoon to try and make a dent in setting stuff up.

Last time I saw it laser cutter was unplugged having been just moved to it's intended home, ask the parts should be there just needs plugging back together

On 8 Aug 2015 5:47 pm, David Davies-Day <djdavies83 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I might be heading down there with my delightful little girl to make a solar charging book reading light and maybe do a little laser cutting.
>
> Anyone else thinking of heading down? I'm happy to help shuffle things around or help with any post move sorting etc.
>
>
> No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.

From djdavies83 at hotmail.com  Sat Aug  8 19:39:05 2015
From: djdavies83 at hotmail.com (David Davies-Day)
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2015 19:39:05 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Anyone thinking of going in tomorrow?
Message-ID: <DUB406-EAS17298626FFFFCE1F025B702C6720@phx.gbl>

It appeared to be setup when I swung by while waiting for a lift home Friday afternoon.

I'll make an effort to breakout of the house if you do go, what time were you thinking of heading in? I would have Lily with me so if your girl will be with you they can entertain each other while we setup etc.


No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.

<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Justin Mitchell <justin at discordia.org.uk> </div><div>Date:08/08/2015  18:32  (GMT+00:00) </div><div>To: Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> </div><div>Cc:  </div><div>Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Anyone thinking of going in tomorrow? </div><div>
</div>
Was thinking of going down for a while Sunday afternoon to try and make a dent in setting stuff up.

Last time I saw it laser cutter was unplugged having been just moved to it's intended home, ask the parts should be there just needs plugging back together

On 8 Aug 2015 5:47 pm, David Davies-Day <djdavies83 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I might be heading down there with my delightful little girl to make a solar charging book reading light and maybe do a little laser cutting.
>
> Anyone else thinking of heading down? I'm happy to help shuffle things around or help with any post move sorting etc.
>
>
> No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.
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From djdavies83 at hotmail.com  Mon Aug 10 10:37:43 2015
From: djdavies83 at hotmail.com (David Davies-Day)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:37:43 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Anyone passing through Fforest Fach tonight
Message-ID: <DUB406-EAS338B0D742E356EA260CA9DCC6700@phx.gbl>

Hey guys, anyone passing through Fforest Fach tonight??

Not made it on a Monday for a bit and won't make it next week, anyone who can give me a lift in tonight would be a star.


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From gerrit at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Tue Aug 11 08:51:53 2015
From: gerrit at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Gerrit Niezen)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 08:51:53 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Vice or bolt cutter?
Message-ID: <DE0B5FF7-8646-4197-9C64-DF6A9FE6680B@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>

Hi all,

Every time I walk into the hackspace now I?m surprised by what a great place it?s turning into! Thanks to everyone who?ve put in the time over the last couple of weeks to help make it into a hackspace to be proud of.

Quick question: I want to cut a section of M4 threaded rod into smaller pieces. I tried yesterday with a little hacksaw at home, but as I don?t have a vice it was a failure. Is there a vice and/or bolt cutter in the hackspace that I can use, and if not, is anyone willing to lend/donate theirs to the hackspace?

Cheers,
Gerrit

From ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com  Tue Aug 11 10:36:59 2015
From: ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com (Ceri Clatworthy)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:36:59 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Vice or bolt cutter?
In-Reply-To: <DE0B5FF7-8646-4197-9C64-DF6A9FE6680B@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
References: <DE0B5FF7-8646-4197-9C64-DF6A9FE6680B@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
Message-ID: <CAO=DJn9Ckp9Ba+uw4qqSQw_8yzXKyxXMeBnbJ1sC_kf+HT+Xvg@mail.gmail.com>

Somewhere I have a bolt cutter,
Bit over kill for M4.

I am sure there is a small vice in the hacker-space ??

If you want i could bring in,

or if you are anywhere Gorsirinon, near 3M's, Lidle, B&Q

then you are welcome to come hear.

Also have a decent sized vice (too big to carry anywhere)

Cheers

Ceri

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM, Gerrit Niezen <
gerrit at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Every time I walk into the hackspace now I?m surprised by what a great
> place it?s turning into! Thanks to everyone who?ve put in the time over the
> last couple of weeks to help make it into a hackspace to be proud of.
>
> Quick question: I want to cut a section of M4 threaded rod into smaller
> pieces. I tried yesterday with a little hacksaw at home, but as I don?t
> have a vice it was a failure. Is there a vice and/or bolt cutter in the
> hackspace that I can use, and if not, is anyone willing to lend/donate
> theirs to the hackspace?
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
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From eclipse at sucs.org  Tue Aug 11 10:48:59 2015
From: eclipse at sucs.org (Tim Clark)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:48:59 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Vice or bolt cutter?
In-Reply-To: <DE0B5FF7-8646-4197-9C64-DF6A9FE6680B@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
References: <DE0B5FF7-8646-4197-9C64-DF6A9FE6680B@swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
Message-ID: <55C9C50B.9050004@sucs.org>

When I was cutting some m2.5 screws I used the dremel and the big 
plyers, you could use the pillar stand to hold the dremel and then move 
the rod with plyers.

Tim

On 11/08/2015 08:51, Gerrit Niezen wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Every time I walk into the hackspace now I?m surprised by what a great place it?s turning into! Thanks to everyone who?ve put in the time over the last couple of weeks to help make it into a hackspace to be proud of.
>
> Quick question: I want to cut a section of M4 threaded rod into smaller pieces. I tried yesterday with a little hacksaw at home, but as I don?t have a vice it was a failure. Is there a vice and/or bolt cutter in the hackspace that I can use, and if not, is anyone willing to lend/donate theirs to the hackspace?
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace



From djdavies83 at hotmail.com  Tue Aug 11 10:57:39 2015
From: djdavies83 at hotmail.com (David Davies-Day)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:57:39 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Vice or bolt cutter?
Message-ID: <DUB406-EAS183D897327ACB2D8F931B9BC67F0@phx.gbl>

I have a small 2" vice, if I am able to stop in on the way home tomorrow I'll leave it by the Dremel stand.


No animals were harmed in the making of this email. However, several thousand electrons were severely inconvenienced.

<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Ceri Clatworthy <ceri.clatworthy at gmail.com> </div><div>Date:11/08/2015  10:37  (GMT+00:00) </div><div>To: Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> </div><div>Cc:  </div><div>Subject: Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Vice or bolt cutter? </div><div>
</div>
Somewhere I have a bolt cutter,
Bit over kill for M4.

I am sure there is a small vice in the hacker-space ??

If you want i could bring in,

or if you are anywhere Gorsirinon, near 3M's, Lidle, B&Q

then you are welcome to come hear.

Also have a decent sized vice (too big to carry anywhere)

Cheers

Ceri

On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM, Gerrit Niezen <
gerrit at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Every time I walk into the hackspace now I?m surprised by what a great
> place it?s turning into! Thanks to everyone who?ve put in the time over the
> last couple of weeks to help make it into a hackspace to be proud of.
>
> Quick question: I want to cut a section of M4 threaded rod into smaller
> pieces. I tried yesterday with a little hacksaw at home, but as I don?t
> have a vice it was a failure. Is there a vice and/or bolt cutter in the
> hackspace that I can use, and if not, is anyone willing to lend/donate
> theirs to the hackspace?
>
> Cheers,
> Gerrit
> _______________________________________________
> Hackspace mailing list
> Hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk
> http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hackspace
>
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From justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Tue Aug 18 10:58:48 2015
From: justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 10:58:48 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Storage Lockers
Message-ID: <1439891928.30667.13.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>

We are going to start offing an option of storage lockers for members
that wish to keep more valuable items in the space, or simply want a
larger storage space.

In order to purchase the lockers we need enough people to commit upfront
to a years rental to help us cover some of the purchase costs, 

so we are offering the following options :-

w x h x d
300 x 300 x 450 mm (approx 40 litres) ?22 for the year
300 x 450 x 450 mm (approx 60 litres) ?30 for the year

Which is a huge discount over our proposed monthly rates:
Extra plastic box   ?2 a month
40 l locker         ?3 a month
60 l locker         ?4 a month

Please reply off-list with your selection and we will try to get some
ordered and installed asap.




From justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk  Mon Aug 24 11:35:14 2015
From: justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk (Justin Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:35:14 +0100
Subject: [Swansea Hackspace] Goodbye Sunrise, Hello future...
Message-ID: <1440412514.4629.47.camel@justin.llw.rokcorp.com>

We are now pretty well settled and moved into our spectacular new space
on the 1st Floor of Techhub. A huge thanks to everyone that helped, and
especially to the TechHub directors for sponsoring us and making this
possible.

The directors feel that now is the right time to declare the end of our
sunrise phase of fixed pricing, and to embrace the "Pay what you can"
model popular with other hackspaces, as we move forward and expand our
membership.

Effective immediately we are dropping the signup fee for new members
paying by standing order or direct debit, and existing members can
select their own monthly payments.

The recommended monthly payment is ?15 to reflect the huge leap in
facilities since we first started over a year ago. Members that pay at
least ?10 a month are entitled to one storage box, and may opt to pay
extra for additional boxes or storage lockets (see website). Those on a
low income can opt to pay as little as ?5 (the minimum payment level),
although it should be noted that this will not include a storage box.
Particularly enthusiastic and active members may wish to contribute ?20
or more, as many of us directors will be doing.

To help make payment simpler, and to reduce the transaction fees, we
have setup a direct debit scheme via gocardless, existing members can
sign into the website and use the 'My Account' page to activate this
feature. A version for new signups will appear shortly.

We are hopeful that these changes will make us more accessible to the
creative, artistic and student communities, and that it will stimulate a
new range of exciting activities and events for us all to enjoy. We will
monitor progress and ensure that this flexibility continues to meet our
financial obligations.

Our tools, equipment, and skill sets have grown hugely over the last
year with all the support and help of our members, and we are very
excited for the opportunities this new space gives us and we hope to
spread the word and take even more people on this journey of discovery
with us.