November 9, 2012
In attendance:Chris,Drew,Adam,Jaimie ,Erik,Krista, and Ben
7:55pm
Adam– Software, electronics Degrees in software and electronics.
River Read -Connie -had a lot of info regarding possible spaces.
Erik- Contacted Spool (art studio) possible space- emailed and voice called
Tech works – emailed
NYPENN? No word at all from the landlord
There is a possibility of reduced or free rent at Tech works or Spool. Connie, from River Read knows the people at these places.
Carol street is pricey Rent but, for reduced rent, perhaps, we can upgrade the space. (Ethernet, updated electrical)
Reminded everyone that next week we will probably have an anthropology major at the meeting (mushrooms ed) -Will follow the group to see how it develops.
We plan to do another First Friday exhibit.
Regarding the LED sign there was discussion of building a laser projection or POV sign
River Read- Connie would like us to have an event (kid friendly)
Erik suggested Picaxe Robots, 3D printed Turtle bots(Ben) (Kid friendly-Runs basic) chassis
Ben suggested-Squishy circuits and an Arudino Theremin
Giving Out aluminum iPhone cases etch them with TC Makerspace logo using CNC or toner transfer and acid.
More LED throwies
Electronic Business cards? $7.40 per each
First Friday- Print musical instruments? Josh can play music…
NY Penn-BC Rollers Rent issues
The Makers pace can work with the BC Rollers to secure the NYPENN Space
Expenses
Rent
Insurance
Internet
Electric
Heat / Hot water
501-3C income:
Price of the application increases as (potential) income increases.
Just something to consider when applying for non-profit.
* Having an actual space will def. change the dynamic of Recruiting
More Event possibilities-
Bike Workshop
50/50 Classes, where half the money for a pay class goes to the space and half to the lecturer.
Class Ideas:
Blender
Intro to 3d printing
CNC
Welding
Wood Working
Security
Keypad door lock
RFID – easy to clone, especially with a group of hackers. More techno-words.
Action Items
Ben, Erik & Drew Meet @ BU -Wednesday center for Community engagement Workshop on Refurbishing old PCS trying to get it underway.
Carrol Street space – Meeting Monday at space.
Adam- Look into space at Binghamton end innovation center.
I would like to sit in on the welding class.
Yeah, about that. You want to teach a class?
Over 6 months ago on an afternoon walk around BU’s student union I attempted to see if any interest could be generated by knocking on doors. I attempted to explain the general ideas about maker spaces and found various persons receptive. I did not make any personal connections but I did see a potential for further attempts for meeting with student orgs and perhaps contacting staff members. Finding interested parties in the engineering or computer science departments would be my goal. Finding individuals who could offer resources in knowledge and interested campus members could only be a boon.
Are the balance of current members students or citizens of Greater Binghamton? I’m 44 and I want to learn and do various pursuits. I would like to help in the next First Friday event if possible. Promotions and interacting with the public are my tendancy and I did so most recently at this years Zombie Walk by handing out rout maps. Prior to that I have had over 4 years of experience promoting the NY faerie fest at the First Friday and other events in the spring.
Glad to hear it. You sound like a natural when it comes to interacting with the public.
So far we are, oddly enough, mostly not BU students. We have a couple BU students, a couple BU graduates, a high school student, BCC student, and mostly people that aren’t affiliated with or currently in and education programs.
We’d love to see you at the future meetings.
With regards to Frist Friday planning, we’d love to have you onboard with that. There either is, or will be (depending on when you read this) a new thread up on the TCMakerspace sub Reddit for planning Fisrt Friday stuff.