From a recent meeting at CT Hackerspace, there is a request for a Keurig to keep our Makers Caffeinated. If anyone has one they can donate, our members will appreciated it.
Take the leap from being a consumer of the World Wide Web to a Contributor! Create your first Web page with this simple guide to understanding HTML. This class will be a first of series to understanding web page fundamentals that will introduce you to the world of web publishing. In this first class, you will learn what HTML is and how to define a text document as a Web page to get you on your way.
Bring your PC / Laptop to class. The class will start with discussions about the World Wide Web and getting organized, and then start building a and understanding by writing your first web page. After covering the basics, Instructor Joshua Tenner will base on the use style sheets to control look and feel of your pages as well as the power of JavaScript used in many everyday pages. (Future classes will cover these topics in greater detail.) Class Cost $10.
Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/CT-Hackerspace/events/255088904/
Meet Paul Langdon, active maker/inventor and instructor who is involved with MakeHartford as well as being a Hackster.IO ambassador. Paul will be showcasing his example 3D Printer as we discuss and plan his upcoming workshop.
Learn all about “BUILD YOUR OWN 3D PRINTER WORKSHOP. This is your chance to see the machine you will build and ask questions directly with Paul prior to the class being scheduled. Event happens During CTH Open Space Night 9/26, beginning around 7:30pm.” to be hosted at CT Hackerspace.
New! We now Have our Facebook “Group” Page
Besides the Facebook Page, Members have also requested a CT Hackerspace Group Page for more information, discussion, and communication. Sign up today and feel free to contribute.
(Don’t forget free member accounts for CTHackerspace.com are also available on request.
We are proud to announce CT Hackerspace has reached their goal of $500 to purchase a newer Bridgeport head to replace our existing one. This new head would help our machine to be fully operational with more turning speeds, and run on better bearings. Helped by “Team Wade and Matt”, who sponsored the 1 to 1 matching program to make donation dollars work twice as hard.
Recent changes have put the future of our 4′ x 8′ CNC Machine on notice! The CNC, which was on long term loan from one of our older members, has been slated for removal. Your immediate action can change this outcome.
An agreement has been made that the hackerspace can buy the machine permanently for a very reasonable price of $1500. If our users and supporters feel strong enough to make this permanent purchase for the space, now is the time. Replacement machinery would go for at least twice as much as well as coordinating efforts to build a new one from scratch. Keeping it is a far more attractive option if the community acts now!
Donate now or see a board member for details.
CT Hackerspace has an opportunity to purchase a newer Bridgeport head to replace our existing one. This new head would help our machine to be fully operational with more turning speeds, and run on better bearings. We also have the opportunity to $$ DOUBLE YOUR DONATION $$ right now with a private 1 to 1 matching program to make your donation dollars work twice as hard. Help us hit this $500 Goal before we loose out on this opportunity!
General Member Meeting and Elections Synopsis
Saturday, May 12, 2018 ; 1pm
SYSNOPSIS:
Meet and Greet / Food & Drink : Pizza, Soda & Water
Voting. Results:: President : Bill Saturno, Vice President: Matt Hubbard, Treasurer: Jason Wells
Further Details Below:
The CT Hackerspace Tool Upgrades Continues!
Thanks to Jason Wells and Matthew Hubbard for volunteering their time and skills to spruce up our 4′ x 8′ CNC Machine. We now have a new tabletop installed and the Linux CNC Boxes will be upgraded soon.
After recently adding another 3D Printer to the CT Hackerspace’s 3D Printer Station, we decided that a further upgrade of the Printer Area could be a nice complement. Our new, cleaner, less cluttered area is ready for use by members and public alike. Equipment is available free of charge; Just cover materials cost. Join in to help us continue the planned refurbishment of the entire area. This includes a rebuild of our 360 Scanner, finishing upgrades to our hand built Deltabot, along with some new TLC for our original printer built in 2010.
