[Imc-makerspace] Makerspace Table at IMC Open House this Saturday

[Stewart Dickson]

Thanks, Jonathan,

Ideas for next time, eh?
Maybe one of us needs to have another RepStrap machine up and running by 
then?   :)

-Stewart


Jonathan Manton wrote:
> The blinky thing is a bit too elaborate to give away, as it takes a 
> lot of time to make the circuit boards and to solder them.  1/2 hour 
> of labor for each piece is probably not something you want to do for 
> something that is given away.  The materials is like $1.00 (not 
> counting the battery) - it is the labor that would kill you.
>
> Now, if you wanted to do kits, we might be able to do that.  But 2 
> days notice is a bit tight to get the stuff sourced and make up the 
> circuit boards.  I think I have enough supplies for 12 or so of them, 
> but only 6 or so circuit boards made.
>
>
> On Mar 11, 2010, at 11:45 AM, Stewart Dickson wrote:
>
>> How many Blinky kits does Jonathan have on-hand?
>> How much does one Blinky kit cost to make?  (+printing instructions)
>> Can we "give away" Blinky kits in return for a minimum donation to 
>> the IMC to cover Jonathan's cost and bolster the Makerspace?
>>
>> Does the Blinky board have a Makerspace-Mu logo on it?   A Jonathan 
>> Manton logo on it?
>> How about a Blinky board in a business-card format with a couple of 
>> flat watch batteries mounted on the back of it?
>>
>> -Stewart
>>
>> Stewart Dickson wrote:
>>> I will be there early to check out the Zoetropes, make sure the 
>>> motor mounts are well oiled
>>> (the usual reason that they won't start).
>>>
>>> Do you have any idea where the Makerspace table will be located?
>>>
>>> What time will the Makerspace be open Saturday morning?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> -Stewart
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian Duggan wrote:
>>>> Hi Makers,
>>>>
>>>> The IMC is holding an open house event this Saturday from 11 am to 2
>>>> pm. All IMC working groups can setup tables to grab interested
>>>> passersby. We should probably take advantage of this opportunity.
>>>>
>>>> I'm going to be there the whole time, but I'd love to have some
>>>> company. I'll probably be doing a Help Desk table, too. If it's just
>>>> me, I'll probably set up one table.
>>>>
>>>> In any case, we should probably have some literature... just a half
>>>> sheet flyer explaining what we're about, where we are and when we
>>>> meet. Can anyone whip this up?
>>>>
>>>> See people tonight and/or Saturday!
>>>>
>>>> Brian
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>


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