Saskatoon Techworks

soapmaking

srw7 — 2013-05-21T01:49:07-04:00

Soap Making [ Soap Calculator Spreadsheet] Basic Recipe: Oil Water Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) Carefully weigh Oil. Multiply by SAP to determine amount of lye. (Make sure to use NaOH values, not KOH.) Use 2.7g of water per 1g of lye. Discount lye for superfat. Discount water as desired.

projects

srw7 — 2013-05-21T01:43:22-04:00

These are just some of the many projects our members have been working on: * Door access control system * CNC router (Goliath) * Touchscreen CNC carving app * Pinball machine * 3D puzzles * MAME arcade cabinet * Custom Settler of Catan tiles * Music stand and Ukulele stand * Reprap * Sumo robots * Soap Making

soapcalculator.zip

srw7 — 2013-05-21T01:41:04-04:00

meeting:may_14_2013

reveng — 2013-05-14T22:46:42-04:00

Minutes: May 14, 2013 * Regular Items * 7 members present; not enough for quorum * Reports on Committees * Workshop Committee * Report on previous workshops (which were successful, which weren't, what we could have done better) * Good turnout for free workshops * Lots of new people came out to see them * Al felt PCB workshop could have been better, but was happy with how the casting and molding went * Would like more hands-on, but is difficult for some t…

meeting_minutes

reveng — 2013-05-14T21:34:36-04:00

Previous meetings (most recent first) * May 14, 2013 * March 12, 2013 * February 12, 2013 * January 8, 2013 * December 11, 2012 * November 13, 2012 * October 9, 2012 * September 11, 2012 * August 15, 2012 - No quorom * July 10, 2012 * June 12, 2012 * May 7, 2012 - No quorum * April 9, 2012 * March 19, 2012 * February 13, 2012 * January 9, 2012 * December 14, 2011 * November 8, 2011 * October 11, 2011 * September 13, 2011 * August 9, …

next_meeting_agenda

kaldonis — 2013-05-01T12:37:12-04:00

Agenda for Next Meeting This is the agenda for the next meeting. Once the meeting has been held, this agenda will be moved to the page for that meeting, and a new agenda created. Time and Location * Tuesday, May 14th, 7pm -- 9pm * Location: Saskatoon TechWorks, 422 44th St E * previous meeting minutes (please read ahead of time)

meeting:april_09_2013

kaldonis — 2013-05-01T12:36:28-04:00

No quorum on this day, so no meeting was held.

solidoodle_3

kaldonis — 2013-04-12T15:48:19-04:00

Basic Overview * Use favorite CAD program to generate an STL file (in millimetres) * Load CAD file into Repetier-Host (on SpaceBox, or available here: ) * Choose resolution & slice with Slic3r (within Repetier-Host) * If you get warnings or errors while slicing, or if the toolpath doesn't look right after slicing, try running the STL through

start

kaldonis — 2013-04-12T15:42:13-04:00

Saskatoon TechWorks is a hackerspace in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We are now located at 422 44th St E, just off of Faithfull Ave. The aims of Saskatoon TechWorks are as follows: * Build and maintain a space and community suitable for technical and social collaboration. * Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture, and craft in new and interesting ways. * Promote education and the sharing of knowledge and skills.

info_for_members

kaldonis — 2013-04-12T15:41:53-04:00

Info For Members All new members should read and understand these articles. These pertain to your rights and responsibilities as a member! Legal Stuff * Articles of Incorporation * Bylaws * Board of Directors Meetings * The next meeting will be held Tuesday May 14th, 7:00pm -- 9:00pm * View the agenda for the next meeting. * View minutes from previous meetings.

apcircuits

srw7 — 2013-04-04T12:03:58-04:00

Here's a few example prices for boards manufactured by AP Circuits: “Basic” is two sides copper, no mask, no silkscreen. “Plus” is also two sides mask, one side silkscreen. 2.63”x3.15”, “Basic”, qty 2, $61.29 3.94”x3.15”, “Basic”, qty 2, $71.42 3.94”x3.15”, “Plus”, qty 2, $104.38 3.94”x3.15”, “Plus”, qty 2, $111.10 (more holes, 1 custom drill) 3.94”x3.15”, “Plus”, qty 10, $355.25 (lots of holes) 2.36”x1.58”, “Plus”, qty 10, $161.00 3.94”x3.15”, “Plus / 2oz”, qty 10, $354.09…