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

Fri May 4 17:35:20 BST 2018

A couple of other things tho, what's the address and am I needed to
transport anything

On Fri, 4 May 2018, 17:03 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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