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

Matthew Daubney matt at daubers.co.uk
Fri May 4 21:08:08 BST 2018 

Original plan was for me to meet Tom and whoever else about 8:30 at the
space as we can't unload at the hall until 9 🙂

On Fri, 4 May 2018, 20:44 Gwion Davies, <gwiondavies at live.co.uk> wrote:

> That’s exactly what I was planning Pete.
>
> Alex, it’s at the brangwyn hall, I don’t know if you want to meet us at
> the HS first.
>
> Matt, what time do you plan to be at the HS?
>
> G.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 4 May 2018, at 19:30, Peter Barnes <pe5erb at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hackspacers,
>
> I might be able to make it tomorrow to help at the convention.
>
> Do we have to pay for entry? If not how do we get in without paying for
> entry?
>
> The MK2 clone is working well, and would be good to bring along. If you're
> looking for things to print the other MK2 clone needs a power supply cover
> and ramps case.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter Barnes
> M0SWN
>
> On Fri, 4 May 2018, 17:36 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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