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

Fri May 4 17:03:35 BST 2018

oh right yea i get ya, not really hacky, i didnt make it but okay lol

On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 4:28 PM, Gwion Davies <gwiondavies at live.co.uk> wrote:

> The night vision one from Monday evening.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 4 May 2018, at 15:41, Alex Duffield <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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