(This group is also for people within traveling distance of those two places. Annapolis, etc. etc.) http://dev.forums.reprap.org/list.php?39 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:40:38 -0800 Phorum 5.2.11 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,22584,22584#msg-22584 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,22584,22584#msg-22584 I'm passing this along to all the RepRapers in hopes of getting some interest up for David's project.

A hackerspace could be a great resource for folks like us so try to stop by. Reply to David for details, including the location.
See you there,
Brian

--- On Wed, 4/1/09, David Powell wrote:

From: David Powell
Subject: Next Harford Hackerspace Meeting April 5th @ Noon
To: briandolge@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 8:26 AM

Brian,

I wanted to invite you and the RepRap group to my house in Belcamp, MD
for
the second ever Harford Hackerspace meeting. This is a meeting for
anyone who may potentially be interested in becoming one of the
founding members of the Hackerspace.

The ideal member is someone who can attend the hackerspace at least
once a week. The physical location of our hackerspace will likely be
somewhere between Joppa (Harford) and White Marsh (Baltimore Co.).

We currently have 5 serious members who are very excited about
building a hackerspace. We are looking for several more to be able to
really get this off the ground and hopefully keep membership dues
under $50.

Please spread the word and e-mail info@harfordhackerspace.org for more
information on this Sundays meeting.

David Powell]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:05:47 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,21757,21757#msg-21757 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,21757,21757#msg-21757
After long and in depth negotiations with the Dark Overlords of HacDC I have gotten permission for our group to venture into the secret lair and work on the Darwin on the 21st of March on our usual Saturday afternoon 12-4. At this point I don't know what we will be doing with the machine, maybe finishing assembly, maybe tuning the software to get it printing, maybe just printing stuff. I will be getting that kind of info closer to the date, but whatever it is it will be new stuff to most of us. This is a BfB acrylic Darwin with the newest electronics and a new pinch wheel extruder so there's definitely something for everybody to learn from. The meeting place will be the HacDC lab space, directions are here: [hacdc.org] (down and to the left) or I will be mailing out details later along with details of what to expect in the way of activities. See you there!]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:10:04 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,21169,21169#msg-21169 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,21169,21169#msg-21169
I am currently looking for members in the Baltimore/Harford area but if you don't mind traveling then other areas are welcomed also. This club will actively work on the RepRap project as a group as well as other projects.

[wiki.harfordhackerspace.org]]]> Squintz Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:52:03 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,20858,20858#msg-20858 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,20858,20858#msg-20858
As a bit about my modifications to the project, mostly I'm building the Catesian Robot in a considerably beefed up way to enable higher-torque tool heads (A milling head is of equal concern to me as the Thermoplastic head.). The bot is being constructed from a combination of tubular and 90 deg angle steel, with the primary structure welded together. This moves toward a construction that requires additional skills, but offers the bonus of substantially increased strength while allowing an overall larger work space for the tool-heads.

I intend to drive the device with a Sanguino, and eventually plan to integrate a GumStix Single Board Computer with the device to offer a complete stand-alone machine. I also intend to document and openly release all of the work I put in, though it is mostly a re-hashing of information collected from countless sources online.

My biggest question currently, is trying to sort out which of the components who's PCBs are avaliable through RRRF are best to use for the device? Is it necessary for me to order the PCBs through a fabrication service or can I complete a machine with what Zach is selling?

I would greatly appreciate any assistance anyone can offer in this regard(especially someone local), and am open to discussion in person, or through any other means.]]> Insomniak68 Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Mon, 25 May 2009 10:00:12 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,19443,19443#msg-19443 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,19443,19443#msg-19443 [hacdc.org]

Zack "Hoken" Smith RepRap Guru, Fanboy and founder of the RepRap Research Foundation will be at HacDC, an open hacker space in North DC on January 24-25 for a RepRap Build-a-thon! The plan is to assemble an entire Darwin RepRap Acrylic kit over the course of a weekend in association with presentations on various topics of interest. This is a huge opportunity for the Baltimore Hacker/techy community and for BWRUG in particular, so mark your calendars now! HacDC has a great space about 30 minutes drive from Baltimore and while details are still being worked out this looks to be 2 days of heavy fun with some really cool folks. Speaking of details to be worked out, we need volunteers to help with logistics as well as general public outreach, so write me with ideas and offers of time and we will try to come up with a great set of offerings to team up with Hac DC to make this a HUGE event. The goal is to get lots of participation from the Balto/DC tech community as well as coverage from the regular press. At the very least this will be a fantastic chance to hang out and do RepRap stuff with a bunch of cool people so RSVP ASAP and we will get started on the arrangements. Watch this space for further details as they become available.]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:35:07 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,18731,18731#msg-18731 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,18731,18731#msg-18731
I am new and live in Rockville, MD. I do think about building a RepRap myself recently. It would be really nice to see a real one before I pursue further. Is there any member willing to give me the opportunity? Is there any possible new meeting soon? Any information would be much appreciated.


Sy]]> sychen Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:58:00 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,17416,17416#msg-17416 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,17416,17416#msg-17416 It is starting a little late for the convenience of Adam Hahn who has his Darwin extruding HDPE reliably in outlines but is having some software trouble with the infills. Hopefully somebody who is good with software (Mark?) can help him out. He says he will try to bring his machine with him so we can all have a look at a working machine. Should be exciting.

Directions to 6 Wade Av:
Take your best route to the 95/695 junction, head west toward Towson. Take the Fredrick Rd (Rt 144) exit (exit 13). Head South back over the bridge, immediately after the bridge and opposite exit ramp is a small brick building, turn left between that building and the large white funeral home. This is Wade Av. 6 is the 3rd house on the right facing the road, a blue house with a white picket fence. Park on the street in front, unless there is a really large funeral going on in which case you have to park way down the street.]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:55:07 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,16976,16976#msg-16976 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,16976,16976#msg-16976 BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:43:29 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,13036,13036#msg-13036 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,13036,13036#msg-13036 BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:07:43 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,11237,11237#msg-11237 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,11237,11237#msg-11237
For those of you who missed our last meeting, the reason for the change of venue is that this is the time and place for the monthly meeting of Dorkbot DC a group devoted to cutting edge and DIY electronics. Sounds like our kind of folks eh? Plus as a special added bonus slice o' coolness our own Jay Swift (Tom's little brother) will be presenting, and I quote:

* Jay Swift * : Bringing Up Darwin

The second in our continuing presentations on the RepRap project's
(http://tinyurl.com/56sr5p) plan for world domination and the good
people that are making that possible, Jay--a member of the
Baltimore/Washington RepRap Users' Group
(http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?39)--will have us oohing and ahhing
as he shows us his neonatal Darwin 1.0 and tells us where RepRaps come
from.

So I hope as many folks as possible will be there to give Jay our support, moral or otherwise, and generally help create the illusion that we can live up to that kind of press.

I will be driving from my place in Baltimore, and will be willing to give a ride to anyone crazy enough to trust their fate to the combination of my navigational ability and Mapquest.

Be there,
Brian D]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:09:54 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,10272,10272#msg-10272 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,10272,10272#msg-10272
Take your best route to the 95/695 junction, head west toward Towson. Take the Fredrick Rd (Rt 144) exit (exit 13). Head South back over the bridge, immediately after the bridge and opposite exit ramp is a small brick building, turn left between that building and the large white funeral home. This is Wade Av. 6 is the 3rd house on the right facing the road, a blue house with a white picket fence. Park on the street in front, unless there is a really large funeral going on in which case you have to park way down the street.

I've made some progress on my jgro and there may be a new kid on the block with some toys to show. Hope to see everybody there.]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:05:21 -0700 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,9225,9225#msg-9225 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,9225,9225#msg-9225 BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:22:54 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,8024,8024#msg-8024 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,8024,8024#msg-8024
Thus the first first meeting of the Baltimore-Washington RepRap Users Group (B-WRUG?) will be Saturday, January 26th between noon and four PM at 6 Wade Av. in Catonsville MD.

Directions to 6 Wade Av: Take your best route to the 95/695 junction, head west toward Towson. Take the Fredrick Rd (Rt 144) exit (exit 13). Head South back over the bridge, immediately after the bridge and opposite exit ramp is a small brick building, turn left between that building and the large white funeral home. This is Wade Av. 6 is the 3rd house on the right facing the road, a blue house with a white picket fence. Park on the street in front, unless there is a really large funeral going on in which case you have to park way down the street.

Hope to see everybody there,
Brian D]]> BDolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:41:57 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,7786,7786#msg-7786 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,7786,7786#msg-7786 Squintz Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:55:13 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,6075,6075#msg-6075 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,6075,6075#msg-6075
I live in the south Baltimore area and could probably act as a hub at least initially (ie I have a house and email).
I know that Balto/DC(down to Mannassas?) is considered a metro area and folks commute from Penna in the north. East and west I'm not sure of the ranges but Annapolis is not unusual for day trips and west into Howard county. Not trying to exclude anyone from further away, but just trying to imagine an area within which it would make sense to have real life meetings. If folks are interested myemail is briandolgeATyahooDOTcom. I will be checking this forum as well.

Just as a reference I am in the gathering materials stage for a repstrap and a conventional gantry style machine known as a jgro which has a vigorous community behind it. It is normally used for 3D milling of wood and plastic. I want to modify it to work with the reprap tool changer to create a machine more oriented to producing desirable objects for everyday life rather than cheap plastic prototypes/disposables. The repstrap seems like a good, cheap way to get into electronics as well as motion control and 3D modeling/CAD software. My mechanical and woodworking skills are up to par and I have a decent shop (currently off-line) for woodworking, mechanical and jewelry work.

As usual I seem to have overtalked.
Brian D]]> Brian Dolge Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:33:03 -0800 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,6028,6028#msg-6028 http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?39,6028,6028#msg-6028
Thanks]]> Mike Baltimore/Wash. DC (and environs) RUG Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:51:48 -0800