We are switching gears for this year. We have run into technical difficulties with the RF sensor wall that was discussed a couple of months ago. So this year...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Feb 25, 2011 4:09 am
So, we are less than 3 months away from the Maker Faire. Time will fly fast. I submitted the Application just a few minutes ago. The volunteer time slots are:...
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JF Whiting
jf.whiting
Feb 26, 2011 8:13 pm
I'd love to pitch in! Jake...
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Scott Miller
n1vg
Feb 26, 2011 8:13 pm
Maker Faire and Dayton Hamvention are the same weekend this year, so I won't be able to make it this time I'm afraid. I hope they don't do this every year... ...
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Paul AA6PZ
aa6pz
Feb 26, 2011 8:13 pm
Maker fair. Count me in. You were talking about measuring with voltmeters and oscilloscopes. I was wondering about visualizing fields, magnets and iron...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Feb 26, 2011 8:21 pm
I am still looking for 1 or 2 others that can participate in a talk about presenting the basics of using a DVM and oscilloscope. And how best to present the...
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Michael Shiloh
michaelshiloh1010@...
Feb 27, 2011 6:37 pm
what age groups? what level of technical experience can you presume at this point? ... -- Michael Shiloh KA6RCQ www.teachmetomake.com ...
It is that time again. The call for volunteers. Here is the submitted application http://makerfaire.com/proposalthanks/?ev=11ba&ri=5082 We be showing what...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 8, 2011 2:55 am
At this point I have the required people Friday, Saturday Morning and Sunday Morning. Here are the spots I am trying to fill. Here are the shift times: ...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 10, 2011 6:38 am
Even one or two misbehaving ones :-D Here are the openings I still have: Saturday 4-9 I need 2 to help with the demo Sunday 12-4 one person to help at the info...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 15, 2011 6:51 am
Our new theme RF Modulation has been accepted. So, we are a go. 10 weeks and counting. We just need a few more people to help out at the booth. I attached the...
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Michael P
mpechner
Mar 15, 2011 5:13 pm
I have had one person state they could not read the pdf. Here is the document link. As I make changes, this link will let you check for updates. ...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 17, 2011 12:12 am
Icom sent us band plans and grid maps again. I'm still looking for a few good people. Please let me know if you can volunteer. One person for Saturday 4pm...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 23, 2011 2:41 am
I need two more people to volunteer for the maker faire. Sunday 12-4 and Sunday 3-7. If you can help out with the RF modulation demo great, but not required. ...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 23, 2011 10:37 pm
WOOT! We have all our volunteers. I want to thanks everyone. Here is the schedule as it stands: ...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Mar 24, 2011 6:43 am
All the volunteers have stepped up. I just sent an email to Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, to ask for shirts and materials to put on the info table. Chris, KG6O is...
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Leigh L. Klotz, Jr.
leighklotz
Apr 1, 2011 9:59 pm
Looks like we may have to see if what we're doing is consistent with RFC 6217. http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6217.html Leigh/WA5ZNU...
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Sarah Thompson
compilerbitch
Apr 1, 2011 11:07 pm
Ouch! ;-) [s]...
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Apr 6, 2011 3:21 am
Earn free maker faire tickets just by spreading the word. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/04/join-the-maker-faire-bay-area-2011-street-team.html Sorry...
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Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA...
leighklotz
Apr 8, 2011 4:01 pm
Since the PSK-20 has been discontinued I think we shouldn't be using it at the maker faire. It would just annoy people who are interested enough to buy one....
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Chris Hoffman, KG6O
kg6o@ymail.com
Apr 8, 2011 4:46 pm
I think you are right on, Leigh. That leaves sound cards, soft rock, and perhaps a FunCube Dongle... Well make it work. -CH...
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Michael P
mpechner
Apr 8, 2011 4:47 pm
We can just use the ft817 for psk31....
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Chris Hoffman, KG6O
kg6o@ymail.com
Apr 8, 2011 7:01 pm
As long as we always have a backup on hand to facilitate the demonstration, I'm all for it. Leigh: how confident are you in the reliability of your passive...
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Leigh L Klotz Jr WA5ZNU
leighklotz
Apr 8, 2011 7:01 pm
Yes, it would have been nice to use a kit. The softrock is great though....
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Michael Pechner
mpechner
Apr 19, 2011 7:24 pm
Any of you guys consider yourself a good videographer and have a High Definition (1080i, 16x9, 30 FPS) video camera? Subject: [pr:11452] VIDEPGRAPHER NEEDED TO...
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Michael Wright
mikeht220
Apr 19, 2011 8:24 pm
... although I have broadcast quality, it is not HD. I'm available only on Sunday. I'm wondering if they are looking for someone to video as much of MakerFaire...
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Michael P
mpechner
Apr 20, 2011 5:46 am
Good Morning: It's exactly 1 month until Bay Area Maker Faire 2011! Sarah (NQ6K), Kristen (K6WX), and Leigh (WA5ZNU), assisted by Ray (W6RAR) and Umesh...
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Christie Dudley
longobord
Apr 20, 2011 6:18 am
I have a van that has the capability of holding a 4x8 sheet of plywood. I could play driver and make the run if you're in need of a vehicle. I can store it in...
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Chris Hoffman, KG6O
kg6o@ymail.com
Apr 20, 2011 4:33 pm
Thank you, Christie! Unless we can find a tow vehicle and a place to leave a trailer, that is an offer we may take you up on, providing that we have a reliable...
