Re: [Hampshire] Trackballs

2012-05-11 Thread Bob Dunlop
Shame they are right handed Certainly for left-handed people; but that would be an issue for Logitech (seems strange to exclude 10% of consumers...) Sounds like a project for the RepRappers ? Could a 3D-printer be used to create a mirror image shell that the working gutts could then be

[Hampshire] Free ancient workstations

2012-05-11 Thread Bob Dunlop
We're clearing a room at work. These are only a few hours away from the skip so if you're interested and/or need more details please get back to me asap (off list). Sun Ultra 1 Sun SPARCstation 4 Sun SPARCstation 5 SunBlade 100 Digital Alpha Model P8570-B9 Selection of keyboards,

Re: [Hampshire] Free ancient workstations

2012-05-11 Thread Victor Churchill
On 11 May 2012 11:28, Bob Dunlop bob.dun...@xyzzy.org.uk wrote: We're clearing a room at work. These are only a few hours away from the skip so if you're interested and/or need more details please get back to me asap (off list). Sun Ultra 1 Sun SPARCstation 4 Sun SPARCstation 5

[Hampshire] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Freaky Clown
Sorry for the cross post but im lazy... (talk to my lawyer if you have a problem!) Anyway a few of us folks are looking at a possibility of a Hackspace based in aldershot - working on the basis that membership would be about £20/month to start with how many people would be genuinely up for

Re: [Hampshire] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Dominic Rodriguez
Well, I'd like to come but the idea of a price scares me away... I mean freedom guys! And any age limits? -- Dom On 11 May 2012 14:40, Freaky Clown freakycl...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry for the cross post but im lazy... (talk to my lawyer if you have a problem!) Anyway a few of us folks are

Re: [Hampshire] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Glenn Korbey
On 11/05/12 14:40, Freaky Clown wrote: Sorry for the cross post but im lazy... (talk to my lawyer if you have a problem!) Anyway a few of us folks are looking at a possibility of a Hackspace based in aldershot - working on the basis that membership would be about £20/month to start with how

Re: [Hampshire] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Michael Pavling
On 11 May 2012 16:16, Dominic Rodriguez shym...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I'd like to come but the idea of a price scares me away... I mean freedom guys! Are you willing to provide a meeting space to the group for free? (power? equipment storage? insurance?) That would probably bring the cost

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Andy Smith
Hello, On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 03:13:48PM +0100, Jan Henkins wrote: On 11/05/12 14:40, Freaky Clown wrote: Anyway a few of us folks are looking at a possibility of a Hackspace based in aldershot - working on the basis that membership would be about £20/month to start with how many people

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Andy Smith
Hi Dominic, On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 04:36:11PM +0100, Dominic Rodriguez wrote: I prefer Andy's idea - Yeah I understand of the costs but even so I think we should be able to pay what we want to a minimum. Just to clarify, that is not my idea, just the way that most established hackspaces I am

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Bob Dunlop
In case you miss it in there: I am nowhere near Aldershot but once you've got a location, if you need a web presence then BitFolk will be happy to provide you with a VPS for free, as we already do for: - London Hackspace - HAC:Manchester - fizzPOP (Birmingham) - Reading Hackspace

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Freaky Clown
Guys and girls, I am glad there is alot of interest in this - so to some of the questions raised. £20/month was an out of the air figure just used and is NOT indicative of the actual cost it WILL require some individuals to pay over the odds just to set this up, but i am sure we can do it! so

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Michael O'Sullivan
On 11 May 2012 17:16, Freaky Clown freakycl...@gmail.com wrote: Guys and girls, I am glad there is alot of interest in this - so to some of the questions raised. £20/month was an out of the air figure just used and is NOT indicative of the actual cost it WILL require some individuals to

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Freaky Clown
for those that keep asking abotu what a hackspace can provide them... Hackerspaces are physical places where people can meet to learn, socialise and collaborate on projects. there will be space to work on projects electrical/mechanical/other as well as like minded people around to help and to

Re: [Hampshire] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread alan c
On 11/05/12 14:40, Freaky Clown wrote: Sorry for the cross post but im lazy... (talk to my lawyer if you have a problem!) Anyway a few of us folks are looking at a possibility of a Hackspace based in aldershot - working on the basis that membership would be about £20/month to start with how

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Freaky Clown
On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Robin Fordham ginge...@gmail.com wrote: I would be interested for sure, I couldn't solidly commit yet though. People pay £20 - £100 a month for a gym membership, so £20 for somewhere to exercise your brain doesn't sound unreasonable! Keep me informed with

Re: [Hampshire] [Surrey] Aldershot Hackspace?

2012-05-11 Thread Freaky Clown
Lisi The full membership would be UP to £20 (the price will go down the more people we have) FREE open days will also be held Pay what you can if you are not a regular or which to help out We shouldnt turn ANYONE away... so if you dont want to pay or cant pay you can still come along!! As