and so it starts....
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Re: and so it starts.... February 11, 2010 02:00AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 11, 2010 02:03AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 11, 2010 02:44AM |
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Ok, so from what I can see 3 people have expressed interest so far. I am in Edmond, KrashKing405 is in Norman, and Troycoon is midway between OKC and Tulsa. Quite a triangle there. If anyone else in interested, they should post up. Otherwise I would suggest a meeting perhaps in OKC at a neutral site so all can meet before starting to arrange meets at people's houses.
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Re: and so it starts.... February 11, 2010 10:33PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 13, 2010 10:13AM |
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I would be interested, I'll second the Oklahoma City area and I'll ask the Norman OU Robotics Club to see if they would be interested. Right now they are building a Mendel from parts for their project this year.
I would also suggest meeting someplace that can handle an unexpected large turnout in case there are people lurking who want to come.
I would also suggest meeting someplace that can handle an unexpected large turnout in case there are people lurking who want to come.
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Re: and so it starts.... February 13, 2010 01:40PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 15, 2010 11:55PM |
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We need to solidify on date/time/place and agenda.
If there are no objections...
The first meeting of the Oklahoma RepRap interest group will convene February the 20th, which is a Saturday, at Java Dave's which is located at 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City.
We'll meet for at least three hours from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (please note if this time doesn't work).
Agenda:
The agenda is just a list of things I feel need to happen for me to consider this upcoming meeting successful. Add things you want to see happen.
Also, if you want to bring samples of the things you build, cool pictures of cnc machines you own, repstraps/repraps, or other toys, do show and tell about them!
Cheers!
Lawrence
If there are no objections...
The first meeting of the Oklahoma RepRap interest group will convene February the 20th, which is a Saturday, at Java Dave's which is located at 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City.
We'll meet for at least three hours from 2:00pm - 5:00pm (please note if this time doesn't work).
Agenda:
- Meet and Greet like minded individuals
- Identify the needs of the community. Be it time, motivation, or resources.
- List resources and connect people together who can help each other.
- Decide what as a group we could accomplish to best meet the needs of our nascent RepRap community.
- Determine the next meeting time.
The agenda is just a list of things I feel need to happen for me to consider this upcoming meeting successful. Add things you want to see happen.
Also, if you want to bring samples of the things you build, cool pictures of cnc machines you own, repstraps/repraps, or other toys, do show and tell about them!
Cheers!
Lawrence
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Re: and so it starts.... February 16, 2010 12:06AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 18, 2010 09:00PM |
We have about 6 guys that we know of now from the OU Robotics Club that will be going. Cant wait to meet you all. Also coincidentally, does anyone have a completed cupcake or Mendel? We are trying to get the reprapped parts. We were thinking of maybe machining them, but if someone could make them for us it would greatly be appreciated. We have the plastic to make them, we just need them made.
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Re: and so it starts.... February 18, 2010 09:18PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 18, 2010 10:06PM |
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I have a cupcake and I'm starting to crank out parts. I also have a mostly completed repstrap, and a CNC machine that I am thinking about putting an extruder on. The parts will distributed as they become ready. Hope to have the first set ready by next weekend. I was not going to bring the cupcake to this meeting since it is at java daves. I could bring it to the next meeting possibly or if the meetings are roaming I could host in my shop.
Troy
Troy
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Re: and so it starts.... February 20, 2010 03:07PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 20, 2010 07:04PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 20, 2010 08:20PM |
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I agree. I'm thankful for the discussion and am looking forward to meeting next month.
-We have a plan for solving the tractable problem of building and distributing Mendel parts which fulfills the needs of the community.
-We overcame the distance issue with hacker spaces by creating a community that can ask for specific help with problems and resources.
-We ignited lots of good discussion which should help add value to the community.
If we keep up the community atmosphere, we could seed the Oklahoma area with cheap-ish $500 dollar Mendel kits and get more people the tools they need to expand this community. I would really like to see everyone who came today with a Mendel within the next three months.
On top of that, a group that is doing things, attracts more people which will make the prospects of having vibrant hacker spaces around Oklahoma possible.
If anyone is interested in discussing the pro's and con's of different organizational arrangements, I have lots of input, ideas, and examples.
-We have a plan for solving the tractable problem of building and distributing Mendel parts which fulfills the needs of the community.
-We overcame the distance issue with hacker spaces by creating a community that can ask for specific help with problems and resources.
-We ignited lots of good discussion which should help add value to the community.
If we keep up the community atmosphere, we could seed the Oklahoma area with cheap-ish $500 dollar Mendel kits and get more people the tools they need to expand this community. I would really like to see everyone who came today with a Mendel within the next three months.
On top of that, a group that is doing things, attracts more people which will make the prospects of having vibrant hacker spaces around Oklahoma possible.
If anyone is interested in discussing the pro's and con's of different organizational arrangements, I have lots of input, ideas, and examples.
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Re: and so it starts.... March 08, 2010 12:22PM |
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Ok, I have checked with the Edmond Library and they do have an open meeting room this Sat. They charge $10 per hour to use it. I will pay the fee to reserve the room this time if we are still a go.
I am looking at Sat the 13th at ? time.
Does that work or do we need a different date?
Chime in...
I am looking at Sat the 13th at ? time.
Does that work or do we need a different date?
Chime in...
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