ProjectMeeting-20110928

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User:gcmalloc

  • frankenmac atx psu doesn't work anymore after closing uo
    • also psu is not fixed anymore, glue gun didn't work properly. will roughen the surface, clean with alcohol and then glue with locktite or 2-component epoxy
  • ethernet loopback switch
  • guest1 runs NFS and MPD for playing music; install Sonata to control the player

User:FreeStorm

  • LED matrix
    • received power supplies for the matrixes
      • one power supply died right away
      • had problems when connecting the psu gnd - with the input filter from the old switches it works; probably ground loop issue
    • will get boxes from digikey to integrate each matrix with power supply
    • mbed software part: memory is too full for the large display with 4 matrices. searching for somebody who can look at the code to imporove memory efficiency
  • built atx lab supply
  • next project: read the temperature of something into the PC/Nagios

User:Speredenn

  • trying to integrate FORTRAN code into octave
  • maybe build a data aquisition and control system for projects like beer brewing or a fridge
  • interested in doing stepper motor controlling

User:Rorist

  • concentrating on internal services:
    • bouncer
    • mpd with malik
  • started with marc monthly wargames, interested people should join
  • link up with other hackerspaces in switzerland; go visit there, invite them, etc.
  • currently searching for a logo for fixme

User:corecode

  • ARM Board
  • wireless speakers
  • modding a Brother label printer to print arbitrary graphics via USB
  • decent photo equipment available, in case somebody wants to take product photos

User:Francois

  • fetons linux in 2 weeks; PTL needs people helping
  • fix internet connection at the HS:
    • non-line-of-sight connection is becoming a problem
    • need to set up the antenna for direct line of sight
  • rwthCTF