[Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend

Fri May 4 15:39:10 BST 2018

Camera? Trying to think of what camera I brought, do you mean projector?

On Fri, 4 May 2018, 15:09 Gwion Davies, <gwiondavies at live.co.uk> wrote:

> I can be dropped off at the Hackspace with my stuff in the morning and we
> can go from there Matt? Alex if you have a torn down gun with 3D parts +
> some of your other cool gadgets (that camera you had on Monday for example)
> I think we could have quite a selection to show off. I can also print off
> parts for the printer we’re rebuilding.
>
> G.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 4 May 2018, at 15:00, Matthew Daubney <matt at daubers.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Cool! If that means I'm just needed for transport that would make my life
> a bit easier 🙂
>
> On Fri, 4 May 2018, 14:54 Gwion Davies, <gwiondavies at live.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> I can confirm I’m available for tomorrow. I can bring my 3D scanner +
>> fabmin printer + random prints + Arduino/ESP projects. I can also take the
>> mk2 clone that we got working at the Hackspace if there aren’t any
>> objections.
>>
>> G.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 4 May 2018, at 10:33, Andy Rush <Andymrush at live.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> I've been to that con a few times now, the gaming in the title is usually
>> more tabletop than FPS. Not to say that a Halo pistol will be unrecognised,
>> but you might have better luck with warhammer props.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> on behalf of Alex Duffield <
>> alexmduffield at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* 04 May 2018 00:25
>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace
>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming
>> convention this weekend
>>
>> Orange tip is American, and the only reason I was thinking it would be
>> good to print is that it's a comic and GAMES convention, we don't have much
>> else game oriented that I can think of
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 23:55 Andy Rush, <Andymrush at live.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> In situations like these, doesn't "brightly coloured" usually mean "the
>> barrel has to be bright orange so the police don't shoot you" rather than
>> "the prop's got some green camo on it"?
>>
>> in any case, I also don't think that guns, guns and more guns are an
>> adequate representation of what we do at the hackspace.
>>
>> Also, I'm sorry that I won't be able to make it, I'm at the Makers
>> Central thing in Birmingham this weekend. on a side note, I believe that a
>> few Midlands hackspaces will have booths there, so is it cool if I promote
>> myself to temporary ambassador for Swansea Hackspace while I'm there? maybe
>> bring along a couple of those bookmarks we've got and give them a few?
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> on behalf of Alex Duffield <
>> alexmduffield at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 21:56
>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace
>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming
>> convention this weekend
>>
>> Well it fits the brightly coloured and there's no real gun like it, and
>> it was gunna be more of a desk thing to kinda get people over and looking
>> at the table, it's a great demo of the finishing possible on a 3d printed
>> part too
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:49 Andrew Price, <andy at andrewprice.me.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Not convinced it's the right kind of thing to be wielding while
>> representing the Hackspace but enjoy the conference if they let you in
>> with it ;)
>>
>> Andy
>>
>> On 03/05/18 19:44, Alex Duffield wrote:
>> > Thoughts on this? It's not foam but it's not really realistic...
>> >
>> > On Thu, 3 May 2018, 17:17 Finlay Russell, <finlay3110 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> *Weapon Props*
>> >>
>> >> With the exception of items mentioned in the Banned Items list, weapon
>> >> props are permitted. All Weapon Props should either be;
>> >>
>> >>     - Foam weapons built round a core such as those used for live
>> action
>> >>     roleplaying, or;
>> >>     - Unrealistic and toy guns (made of brightly coloured plastics,
>> with
>> >>     flashing lights and stickers), or that are clearly science fiction
>> based
>> >>     (phasers, plasma guns, blasters), and foam firing toys
>> >>
>> >> The maximum size permitted is 150cm, or 180cm in the case of a staff.
>> >> Larger items must be capable of being dismantled into smaller pieces
>> and be
>> >> so dismantled if the event is crowded.
>> >>
>> >> Scythes are a particularly difficult item to carry safely. As such,
>> they
>> >> must be made to disconnect into two parts for carrying regardless of
>> size.
>> >>
>> >> Shields are allowed as long as they do not exceed 1 metre in height or
>> >> width, and any hard edges and corners are suitably rounded off and
>> padded.
>> >>
>> >> *Banned Items*
>> >>
>> >>     - Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, go-carts,
>> and
>> >>     similar wheeled items (due to venue restrictions)
>> >>     - Metal blades whether sharp or blunt e.g. swords, axes, and
>> knives.
>> >>     - Actual guns, rifles, or artillery.
>> >>     - Heavy bats, paddles or clubs including wooden or metal baseball
>> bats.
>> >>     - Heavy items that could be used as weapons e.g. iron pokers, heavy
>> >>     cast iron pans, or crowbars are not permitted. Nor are power tools
>> such as
>> >>     actual chainsaws or hedge trimmers.
>> >>     - Bokken- a type of hard wooden (or toughened plastic) training
>> sword.
>> >>     - Explosives and incendiary devices.
>> >>     - Functional strung bows or crossbows, sharp arrows or bolts.
>> >>     - Heavy gas canisters.
>> >>     - Protruding nails or other sharp items
>> >>     - Any other items restricted or prohibited from being carried in
>> >>     public by UK law
>> >>
>> >> If you have any queries regarding the display or transportation of a
>> >> weapon or prop outside of the event, contact the relevant authority.
>> Police
>> >> may destroy confiscated items without warning.
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, 3 May 2018 at 17:01, <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> I have little else to add.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> As far as I can see, the event is 10am to 6pm, presumably a 9am start
>> for
>> >>> set up.
>> >>>
>> >>> I believe we have a full table (6’ by 2.5’ ) – I’m unsure about power.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Alex is the only person to volunteer so far.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> I will be going to the hackspace this evening to look at what we have
>> to
>> >>> put on a stand and try and put a plan together.
>> >>>
>> >>> Any other suggestions and offers for help very much appreciated.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> - Tom
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>> >>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *Alex
>> Duffield
>> >>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 16:08
>> >>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>> >>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and
>> Gaming
>> >>> convention this weekend
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> I've had no extra info
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 16:05 Matthew Daubney, <matt at daubers.co.uk>
>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Have we got enough people to cover this? If not what're the timings, I
>> >>> should be able to give some time.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> On 1 May 2018 at 20:51, Thomas Lake <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Hi all,
>> >>>
>> >>> We have (very kindly) been offered the opportunity of a table at the
>> >>> Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend.
>> >>>
>> >>> This would need a couple of members willing to cover the table,
>> >>> transport promotional materials and ideally come up a bit more of a
>> plan.
>> >>>
>> >>> I'd like to be able to confirm whether or not we're able to cover this
>> >>> ASAP, so please let me know if any of you are available and
>> interested.
>> >>>
>> >>> - Tom
>>
>>
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