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		<title>Laser cutter</title>
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		<updated>2025-12-03T03:27:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Authorization Course */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|tool_name = Laser Cutter&lt;br /&gt;
|image = LaserCutter.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = &lt;br /&gt;
|caption = &lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = CNC&lt;br /&gt;
|model = Redsail X700&lt;br /&gt;
|serial =  &lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = A Board Member&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 10/2014&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = 5000&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|guides = &lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/images/0/00/Redsail_Laser_Engraver_M700.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The big blue thing in the Nerdery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Sdkehui&lt;br /&gt;
* 100 watt&lt;br /&gt;
* Water cooled&lt;br /&gt;
* 1000mm x 800mm cut area&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Safety ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Never let the machine run unattended especially when its cutting!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Always use approved materials. Some materials can release chlorine gas or catch fire.&lt;br /&gt;
* Remember to pull bed leveling knob before running a job.&lt;br /&gt;
* Run the machine with the interlock on. The interlock is a key switch that will override the option to turn the laser off when the door is opened.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===If a fire Occurs===&lt;br /&gt;
*Immediately stop the laser, this will more than likely extinguish the fire.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, try to blow it out.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, spritz it with the water bottle. Notify the board.&lt;br /&gt;
*All else fails, use the fire extinguisher. Notify board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Testing Plastics for Chlorine===&lt;br /&gt;
A blow torch and copper wire will be needed for the test.&lt;br /&gt;
*With a pair of pliers heat up the end of the copper wire and burn off any residue.&lt;br /&gt;
*While still hot, touch a sample piece of the plastic you would like to cut with the hot end of the copper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
*Place the wire back into the flame and burn the plastic. If the flame is blue/green the material is not safe and will emit chlorine gas when cut.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Approved Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note: If the material you want to cut isn&#039;t listed on this page, email the mailing list.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material !! Safe to use with a laser cutter? !! Can you cut it? !! Can you engrave it? !! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Paper/Cardboard || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foamcore Board || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; maximum thickness!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Craft Foam/Foamies || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;use quick speeds, low power&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable Tanned leather || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Steel || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (oxidize)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Titanium || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yields a rainbow of colors depending on power.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Anodized aluminum || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (removes anodization)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| All other metals || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yes, if you use Cermark or other marking chemical.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#AAAA00&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mostly safe, don&#039;t breathe the glass dust.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Disallowed Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Under NO circumstances should the following materials be cut on the laser cutter:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*Nylon&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS&lt;br /&gt;
*Polyethylene&lt;br /&gt;
*Lexan/Polycarbonate&lt;br /&gt;
*PVC&lt;br /&gt;
*Vinyl&lt;br /&gt;
*Teflon/PTFE&lt;br /&gt;
*CF/Carbon Fiber&lt;br /&gt;
*Foamcore Board &amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; thick&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Feeds and Speeds ==&lt;br /&gt;
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cutting===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| EVA Foam (~1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 75mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board (3/16in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 25%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| MDF (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 6 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 45%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-Tanned Leather (~1.5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 55%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 95%&lt;br /&gt;
| 15mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 75%&lt;br /&gt;
| 3mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Engraving===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood&lt;br /&gt;
| 23%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.2mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 1.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 15%&lt;br /&gt;
| 250mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| Surface drawing&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 27%&lt;br /&gt;
| 160mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3/32in Depth (half way on 3/16 foam board)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-tanned Leather&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Every 8 hours of run time, lenses/mirrors need to be checked/cleaned.&lt;br /&gt;
**Lense/Mirror can easily be scratched and/or damaged. Cleaning should be done by qualified personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
**http://www.ophiropt.com/user_files/co2/co2_optics_cleaning_data_sheet.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Maintenance Log===&lt;br /&gt;
*11/16/2014 Laser Init.&lt;br /&gt;
*11/17/2014 Alignment and lens cleaning&lt;br /&gt;
*12/08/2014 Booster and external ventilation completed.&lt;br /&gt;
*05/01/2016 Cleaned Mirrors/lens&lt;br /&gt;
*05/02/2016 Laser realigned&lt;br /&gt;
*10/22/2025 Old lasers yeeted, new laser installed&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Mirrors/Lenses. They are replaced when worn/scratched/damaged $160&lt;br /&gt;
*Laser Tube. 3,000 HR runtime. $410&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
See list located in space&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Authorization Course ==&lt;br /&gt;
* We provide laser cutter usage lessons a couple of times a year. &lt;br /&gt;
* Those who take this class and successfully complete it become authorized users of the cutter&lt;br /&gt;
* Upcoming courses will be announced via our [https://discord.gg/AjUdR36Jur Discord server]&lt;br /&gt;
* Slide Deck for Authorization Course can be found [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DRkCfAXijbCGMnOfd9UrOaqbssQgmWQ-Xh6LfMRXLZk/edit?usp=sharing here]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11523</id>
		<title>Laser cutter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11523"/>
		<updated>2025-12-03T03:17:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Maintenance Log */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|tool_name = Laser Cutter&lt;br /&gt;
|image = LaserCutter.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = &lt;br /&gt;
|caption = &lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = CNC&lt;br /&gt;
|model = Redsail X700&lt;br /&gt;
|serial =  &lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = A Board Member&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 10/2014&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = 5000&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|guides = &lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/images/0/00/Redsail_Laser_Engraver_M700.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The big blue thing in the Nerdery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Sdkehui&lt;br /&gt;
* 100 watt&lt;br /&gt;
* Water cooled&lt;br /&gt;
* 1000mm x 800mm cut area&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Safety ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Never let the machine run unattended especially when its cutting!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Always use approved materials. Some materials can release chlorine gas or catch fire.&lt;br /&gt;
* Remember to pull bed leveling knob before running a job.&lt;br /&gt;
* Run the machine with the interlock on. The interlock is a key switch that will override the option to turn the laser off when the door is opened.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===If a fire Occurs===&lt;br /&gt;
*Immediately stop the laser, this will more than likely extinguish the fire.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, try to blow it out.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, spritz it with the water bottle. Notify the board.&lt;br /&gt;
*All else fails, use the fire extinguisher. Notify board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Testing Plastics for Chlorine===&lt;br /&gt;
A blow torch and copper wire will be needed for the test.&lt;br /&gt;
*With a pair of pliers heat up the end of the copper wire and burn off any residue.&lt;br /&gt;
*While still hot, touch a sample piece of the plastic you would like to cut with the hot end of the copper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
*Place the wire back into the flame and burn the plastic. If the flame is blue/green the material is not safe and will emit chlorine gas when cut.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Approved Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note: If the material you want to cut isn&#039;t listed on this page, email the mailing list.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material !! Safe to use with a laser cutter? !! Can you cut it? !! Can you engrave it? !! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Paper/Cardboard || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foamcore Board || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; maximum thickness!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Craft Foam/Foamies || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;use quick speeds, low power&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable Tanned leather || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Steel || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (oxidize)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Titanium || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yields a rainbow of colors depending on power.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Anodized aluminum || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (removes anodization)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| All other metals || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yes, if you use Cermark or other marking chemical.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#AAAA00&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mostly safe, don&#039;t breathe the glass dust.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Disallowed Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Under NO circumstances should the following materials be cut on the laser cutter:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*Nylon&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS&lt;br /&gt;
*Polyethylene&lt;br /&gt;
*Lexan/Polycarbonate&lt;br /&gt;
*PVC&lt;br /&gt;
*Vinyl&lt;br /&gt;
*Teflon/PTFE&lt;br /&gt;
*CF/Carbon Fiber&lt;br /&gt;
*Foamcore Board &amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; thick&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Feeds and Speeds ==&lt;br /&gt;
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cutting===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| EVA Foam (~1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 75mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board (3/16in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 25%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| MDF (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 6 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 45%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-Tanned Leather (~1.5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 55%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 95%&lt;br /&gt;
| 15mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 75%&lt;br /&gt;
| 3mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Engraving===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood&lt;br /&gt;
| 23%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.2mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 1.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 15%&lt;br /&gt;
| 250mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| Surface drawing&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 27%&lt;br /&gt;
| 160mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3/32in Depth (half way on 3/16 foam board)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-tanned Leather&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Every 8 hours of run time, lenses/mirrors need to be checked/cleaned.&lt;br /&gt;
**Lense/Mirror can easily be scratched and/or damaged. Cleaning should be done by qualified personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
**http://www.ophiropt.com/user_files/co2/co2_optics_cleaning_data_sheet.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Maintenance Log===&lt;br /&gt;
*11/16/2014 Laser Init.&lt;br /&gt;
*11/17/2014 Alignment and lens cleaning&lt;br /&gt;
*12/08/2014 Booster and external ventilation completed.&lt;br /&gt;
*05/01/2016 Cleaned Mirrors/lens&lt;br /&gt;
*05/02/2016 Laser realigned&lt;br /&gt;
*10/22/2025 Old lasers yeeted, new laser installed&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Mirrors/Lenses. They are replaced when worn/scratched/damaged $160&lt;br /&gt;
*Laser Tube. 3,000 HR runtime. $410&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
See list located in space&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Authorization Course ==&lt;br /&gt;
* We provide laser cutter usage lessons a couple of times a year. &lt;br /&gt;
* Those who take this class and successfully complete it become authorized users of the cutter&lt;br /&gt;
* Upcoming courses will be announced via our [http://www.meetup.com/MidsouthMakers Meetup page]&lt;br /&gt;
* Slide Deck for Authorization Course can be found [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eooGLYwM294R15i5imYVJsfvWOU_ttipIfkLIBPlsFA/edit?usp=sharing here]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11522</id>
		<title>Laser cutter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11522"/>
		<updated>2025-12-03T03:14:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Features */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|tool_name = Laser Cutter&lt;br /&gt;
|image = LaserCutter.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = &lt;br /&gt;
|caption = &lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = CNC&lt;br /&gt;
|model = Redsail X700&lt;br /&gt;
|serial =  &lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = A Board Member&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 10/2014&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = 5000&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|guides = &lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/images/0/00/Redsail_Laser_Engraver_M700.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The big blue thing in the Nerdery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Sdkehui&lt;br /&gt;
* 100 watt&lt;br /&gt;
* Water cooled&lt;br /&gt;
* 1000mm x 800mm cut area&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Safety ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Never let the machine run unattended especially when its cutting!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Always use approved materials. Some materials can release chlorine gas or catch fire.&lt;br /&gt;
* Remember to pull bed leveling knob before running a job.&lt;br /&gt;
* Run the machine with the interlock on. The interlock is a key switch that will override the option to turn the laser off when the door is opened.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===If a fire Occurs===&lt;br /&gt;
*Immediately stop the laser, this will more than likely extinguish the fire.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, try to blow it out.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, spritz it with the water bottle. Notify the board.&lt;br /&gt;
*All else fails, use the fire extinguisher. Notify board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Testing Plastics for Chlorine===&lt;br /&gt;
A blow torch and copper wire will be needed for the test.&lt;br /&gt;
*With a pair of pliers heat up the end of the copper wire and burn off any residue.&lt;br /&gt;
*While still hot, touch a sample piece of the plastic you would like to cut with the hot end of the copper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
*Place the wire back into the flame and burn the plastic. If the flame is blue/green the material is not safe and will emit chlorine gas when cut.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Approved Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note: If the material you want to cut isn&#039;t listed on this page, email the mailing list.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material !! Safe to use with a laser cutter? !! Can you cut it? !! Can you engrave it? !! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Paper/Cardboard || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foamcore Board || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; maximum thickness!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Craft Foam/Foamies || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;use quick speeds, low power&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable Tanned leather || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Steel || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (oxidize)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Titanium || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yields a rainbow of colors depending on power.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Anodized aluminum || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (removes anodization)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| All other metals || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yes, if you use Cermark or other marking chemical.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#AAAA00&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mostly safe, don&#039;t breathe the glass dust.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Disallowed Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Under NO circumstances should the following materials be cut on the laser cutter:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*Nylon&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS&lt;br /&gt;
*Polyethylene&lt;br /&gt;
*Lexan/Polycarbonate&lt;br /&gt;
*PVC&lt;br /&gt;
*Vinyl&lt;br /&gt;
*Teflon/PTFE&lt;br /&gt;
*CF/Carbon Fiber&lt;br /&gt;
*Foamcore Board &amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; thick&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Feeds and Speeds ==&lt;br /&gt;
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cutting===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| EVA Foam (~1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 75mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board (3/16in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 25%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| MDF (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 6 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 45%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-Tanned Leather (~1.5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 55%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 95%&lt;br /&gt;
| 15mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 75%&lt;br /&gt;
| 3mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Engraving===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood&lt;br /&gt;
| 23%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.2mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 1.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 15%&lt;br /&gt;
| 250mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| Surface drawing&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 27%&lt;br /&gt;
| 160mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3/32in Depth (half way on 3/16 foam board)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-tanned Leather&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Every 8 hours of run time, lenses/mirrors need to be checked/cleaned.&lt;br /&gt;
**Lense/Mirror can easily be scratched and/or damaged. Cleaning should be done by qualified personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
**http://www.ophiropt.com/user_files/co2/co2_optics_cleaning_data_sheet.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Maintenance Log===&lt;br /&gt;
*11/16/2014 Laser Init.&lt;br /&gt;
*11/17/2014 Alignment and lens cleaning&lt;br /&gt;
*12/08/2014 Booster and external ventilation completed.&lt;br /&gt;
*05/01/2016 Cleaned Mirrors/lens&lt;br /&gt;
*05/02/2016 Laser realigned&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Mirrors/Lenses. They are replaced when worn/scratched/damaged $160&lt;br /&gt;
*Laser Tube. 3,000 HR runtime. $410&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
See list located in space&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Authorization Course ==&lt;br /&gt;
* We provide laser cutter usage lessons a couple of times a year. &lt;br /&gt;
* Those who take this class and successfully complete it become authorized users of the cutter&lt;br /&gt;
* Upcoming courses will be announced via our [http://www.meetup.com/MidsouthMakers Meetup page]&lt;br /&gt;
* Slide Deck for Authorization Course can be found [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eooGLYwM294R15i5imYVJsfvWOU_ttipIfkLIBPlsFA/edit?usp=sharing here]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11521</id>
		<title>Laser cutter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11521"/>
		<updated>2025-12-03T02:55:48Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|tool_name = Laser Cutter&lt;br /&gt;
|image = LaserCutter.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = &lt;br /&gt;
|caption = &lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = CNC&lt;br /&gt;
|model = Redsail X700&lt;br /&gt;
|serial =  &lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = A Board Member&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 10/2014&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = 5000&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|guides = &lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/images/0/00/Redsail_Laser_Engraver_M700.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The big blue thing in the Nerdery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Red Sail X700&lt;br /&gt;
* 60 watt&lt;br /&gt;
* Water cooled&lt;br /&gt;
* 700mm x 500mm cut area&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Safety ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Never let the machine run unattended especially when its cutting!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Always use approved materials. Some materials can release chlorine gas or catch fire.&lt;br /&gt;
* Remember to pull bed leveling knob before running a job.&lt;br /&gt;
* Run the machine with the interlock on. The interlock is a key switch that will override the option to turn the laser off when the door is opened.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===If a fire Occurs===&lt;br /&gt;
*Immediately stop the laser, this will more than likely extinguish the fire.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, try to blow it out.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, spritz it with the water bottle. Notify the board.&lt;br /&gt;
*All else fails, use the fire extinguisher. Notify board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Testing Plastics for Chlorine===&lt;br /&gt;
A blow torch and copper wire will be needed for the test.&lt;br /&gt;
*With a pair of pliers heat up the end of the copper wire and burn off any residue.&lt;br /&gt;
*While still hot, touch a sample piece of the plastic you would like to cut with the hot end of the copper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
*Place the wire back into the flame and burn the plastic. If the flame is blue/green the material is not safe and will emit chlorine gas when cut.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Approved Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note: If the material you want to cut isn&#039;t listed on this page, email the mailing list.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material !! Safe to use with a laser cutter? !! Can you cut it? !! Can you engrave it? !! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Paper/Cardboard || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foamcore Board || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; maximum thickness!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Craft Foam/Foamies || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;use quick speeds, low power&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable Tanned leather || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Steel || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (oxidize)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Titanium || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yields a rainbow of colors depending on power.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Anodized aluminum || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (removes anodization)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| All other metals || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yes, if you use Cermark or other marking chemical.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#AAAA00&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mostly safe, don&#039;t breathe the glass dust.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Disallowed Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Under NO circumstances should the following materials be cut on the laser cutter:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*Nylon&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS&lt;br /&gt;
*Polyethylene&lt;br /&gt;
*Lexan/Polycarbonate&lt;br /&gt;
*PVC&lt;br /&gt;
*Vinyl&lt;br /&gt;
*Teflon/PTFE&lt;br /&gt;
*CF/Carbon Fiber&lt;br /&gt;
*Foamcore Board &amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; thick&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Feeds and Speeds ==&lt;br /&gt;
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cutting===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| EVA Foam (~1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 75mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board (3/16in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 25%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| MDF (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 6 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 45%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-Tanned Leather (~1.5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 55%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 95%&lt;br /&gt;
| 15mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 75%&lt;br /&gt;
| 3mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Engraving===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood&lt;br /&gt;
| 23%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.2mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 1.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 15%&lt;br /&gt;
| 250mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| Surface drawing&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 27%&lt;br /&gt;
| 160mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3/32in Depth (half way on 3/16 foam board)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-tanned Leather&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Every 8 hours of run time, lenses/mirrors need to be checked/cleaned.&lt;br /&gt;
**Lense/Mirror can easily be scratched and/or damaged. Cleaning should be done by qualified personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
**http://www.ophiropt.com/user_files/co2/co2_optics_cleaning_data_sheet.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Maintenance Log===&lt;br /&gt;
*11/16/2014 Laser Init.&lt;br /&gt;
*11/17/2014 Alignment and lens cleaning&lt;br /&gt;
*12/08/2014 Booster and external ventilation completed.&lt;br /&gt;
*05/01/2016 Cleaned Mirrors/lens&lt;br /&gt;
*05/02/2016 Laser realigned&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Mirrors/Lenses. They are replaced when worn/scratched/damaged $160&lt;br /&gt;
*Laser Tube. 3,000 HR runtime. $410&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
See list located in space&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Authorization Course ==&lt;br /&gt;
* We provide laser cutter usage lessons a couple of times a year. &lt;br /&gt;
* Those who take this class and successfully complete it become authorized users of the cutter&lt;br /&gt;
* Upcoming courses will be announced via our [http://www.meetup.com/MidsouthMakers Meetup page]&lt;br /&gt;
* Slide Deck for Authorization Course can be found [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eooGLYwM294R15i5imYVJsfvWOU_ttipIfkLIBPlsFA/edit?usp=sharing here]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11520</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11520"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T21:44:28Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Treasurer */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Chris Potter (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
Tony Williams (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Danny Chamberlin (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11519</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11519"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T03:38:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Vice President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Chris Potter (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
Tony Williams (&#039;&#039;unverified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Danny Chamberlin (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11518</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11518"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T03:19:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Vice President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Chris Potter (&#039;&#039;unverified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
Tony Williams (&#039;&#039;unverified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Danny Chamberlin (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11517</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11517"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T03:18:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Treasurer */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
Tony Williams (&#039;&#039;unverified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Danny Chamberlin (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11516</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11516"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T03:17:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Secretary */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Danny Chamberlin (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11515</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11515"/>
		<updated>2025-11-10T03:17:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
Ryo Kimball - (&#039;&#039;verified&#039;&#039;)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11514</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2026</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2026&amp;diff=11514"/>
		<updated>2025-10-31T21:31:54Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Created page with &amp;quot;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections  = Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 = == President ==   == Vice President ==   == Treasurer ==   == Secretary ==    = Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 = Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.  == President ==   == Vice President ==   == Treasurer ==   == Secretary ==&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2026 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Fxtrip&amp;diff=11437</id>
		<title>User:Fxtrip</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Fxtrip&amp;diff=11437"/>
		<updated>2025-05-12T19:59:26Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: created user page&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;You asked for this. You got it. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Be careful what you wish for.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11417</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2025</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11417"/>
		<updated>2024-11-07T06:04:52Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ryo Kimball &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rene Hudlet &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Chris Potter &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11416</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2025</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11416"/>
		<updated>2024-11-07T04:35:16Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ryo Kimball &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rene Hudlet &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin &#039;&#039;(verified)&#039;&#039;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11415</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2025</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11415"/>
		<updated>2024-11-07T04:33:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ryo Kimball _(verified)_&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rene Hudlet _(verified)_&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin _(verified)_&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11414</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2025</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11414"/>
		<updated>2024-11-07T04:33:24Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ryo Kimball *(verified)*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rene Hudlet *(verified)*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin *(verified)*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11413</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2025</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2025&amp;diff=11413"/>
		<updated>2024-11-01T00:00:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Created page with &amp;quot;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections  = Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 = == President ==   == Vice President ==   ==...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2025 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of the nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin verified&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Bylaws&amp;diff=11411</id>
		<title>Bylaws</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Bylaws&amp;diff=11411"/>
		<updated>2024-02-02T02:30:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* IV. Officers */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{pp-protected|reason=This document is to only be edited by the [[Board of Directors]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--{{ambox&lt;br /&gt;
|type = style&lt;br /&gt;
|text  = This is a &#039;&#039;&#039;draft&#039;&#039;&#039; of the Bylaws and are merely the things that we  want to ensure are in the final product.  We intend for everyone to  have a final say on what the Bylaws are before they are fully ratified,  and the date of ratification will be listed here along with the date of  the last amendment.}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- * First Draft of Bylaws: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Bylaws_Old --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== I. Name ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The name of the organization/agency/group shall be Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== II. Board of Directors ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board of Directors shall serve without pay and consist of four (4) members.&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board of Directors (Board) should be in good faith of the members of the group.&lt;br /&gt;
# Board members shall serve 1 year terms.&lt;br /&gt;
# Vacancies shall be filled by the Board, and be approved by majority of the membership should there be any contest to the Board’s decision.&lt;br /&gt;
# Board members with multiple absences from board meetings shall be dismissed from the Board by decision of the majority remaining members so long as a quorum can be established.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== III. Membership ==&lt;br /&gt;
# New membership shall be inducted to the group in the manner listed in the [[Membership Rules]] document.&lt;br /&gt;
# The board reserves the right to have final say who is allowed to have membership.&lt;br /&gt;
# The board reserves the right to make special arrangements with individuals for membership.&lt;br /&gt;
# Members shall be expected to adhere to the entirety of the rules laid out in the [[Membership Rules]] document.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== IV. Officers ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The members of the board will also serve as officers and terms shall be limited to Board terms.&lt;br /&gt;
# The officers of the board shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer nominated by the Board.&lt;br /&gt;
# (a)The President shall preside at all Board meetings, appoint committee members, and perform other duties as associated with the office. (b)The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in case of the President’s absence. (c)The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the Board, keep all approved minutes in the wiki. (d) The Treasurer shall keep record of the organization’s budget and prepare financial reports as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
# Various other duties of each officer position will be detailed in the [[Officer Duties]] document.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== V. Committees ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board may appoint standing and ad hoc committees as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VI. Meetings ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Regular board meetings shall be held on at least once a calendar month.&lt;br /&gt;
# Special board meetings may be held at any time when called for one of the board members.&lt;br /&gt;
# Regular membership meetings shall be held at least once a calendar month.&lt;br /&gt;
# Agendas shall be provided at least one (1) day in advance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VII. Voting ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== A. Board ===&lt;br /&gt;
# (a) A majority of board members constitutes a quorum. (b) In absence of a quorum, no formal action shall be taken other than to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date.&lt;br /&gt;
# Passage of a motion requires a simple majority (ie, one more than half the members present).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== B. Membership ===&lt;br /&gt;
# Membership will be allowed to vote upon the topics the board deems membership input is necessary.&lt;br /&gt;
# The Membership will follow the process set forth in the [[Membership Rules]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VIII. Conflict of Interest ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Any member of the board who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any matter pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will offer to the Board to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will refrain from discussion and voting on said item.&lt;br /&gt;
# In the event of conflict of interest preventing a quorum among the board the issue should be passed to current membership for a vote.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== IX. Fiscal Policies ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The fiscal year of the board shall be January 1st to December 31st.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== X. Amendments ==&lt;br /&gt;
# These by-laws may be amended by a two-third vote of Board members present at any meeting, provided a quorum is present and provide a copy of the proposed amendment(s) are provided to each Board member at least one week prior to said meeting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== XI. Intellectual Property ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Members Intellectual Property remains their own. MidsouthMakers has no claim to member Intellectual Property&lt;br /&gt;
# MidsouthMakers maintains claim over it&#039;s own Intellectual Property of it&#039;s logos, icons, and other official depictions&lt;br /&gt;
{{organization documents}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Bylaws&amp;diff=11410</id>
		<title>Bylaws</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Bylaws&amp;diff=11410"/>
		<updated>2024-02-02T02:24:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* II. Board of Directors */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{pp-protected|reason=This document is to only be edited by the [[Board of Directors]].}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--{{ambox&lt;br /&gt;
|type = style&lt;br /&gt;
|text  = This is a &#039;&#039;&#039;draft&#039;&#039;&#039; of the Bylaws and are merely the things that we  want to ensure are in the final product.  We intend for everyone to  have a final say on what the Bylaws are before they are fully ratified,  and the date of ratification will be listed here along with the date of  the last amendment.}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- * First Draft of Bylaws: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Bylaws_Old --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== I. Name ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The name of the organization/agency/group shall be Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== II. Board of Directors ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board of Directors shall serve without pay and consist of four (4) members.&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board of Directors (Board) should be in good faith of the members of the group.&lt;br /&gt;
# Board members shall serve 1 year terms.&lt;br /&gt;
# Vacancies shall be filled by the Board, and be approved by majority of the membership should there be any contest to the Board’s decision.&lt;br /&gt;
# Board members with multiple absences from board meetings shall be dismissed from the Board by decision of the majority remaining members so long as a quorum can be established.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== III. Membership ==&lt;br /&gt;
# New membership shall be inducted to the group in the manner listed in the [[Membership Rules]] document.&lt;br /&gt;
# The board reserves the right to have final say who is allowed to have membership.&lt;br /&gt;
# The board reserves the right to make special arrangements with individuals for membership.&lt;br /&gt;
# Members shall be expected to adhere to the entirety of the rules laid out in the [[Membership Rules]] document.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== IV. Officers ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The members of the board will also serve as officers and terms shall be limited to Board terms.&lt;br /&gt;
# The officers of the board shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer nominated by the Board.&lt;br /&gt;
# (a)The President shall preside at all Board meetings, appoint committee members, and perform other duties as associated with the office. (b)The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in case of the President’s absence. (c)The Secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the Board, keep all approved minutes in the wiki. (d) The Treasurer shall keep record of the organization’s budget and prepare financial reports as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
# Various other duties of each officer position will be detailed in the “Officer Duties and Responsibilities” document.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== V. Committees ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The Board may appoint standing and ad hoc committees as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VI. Meetings ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Regular board meetings shall be held on at least once a calendar month.&lt;br /&gt;
# Special board meetings may be held at any time when called for one of the board members.&lt;br /&gt;
# Regular membership meetings shall be held at least once a calendar month.&lt;br /&gt;
# Agendas shall be provided at least one (1) day in advance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VII. Voting ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== A. Board ===&lt;br /&gt;
# (a) A majority of board members constitutes a quorum. (b) In absence of a quorum, no formal action shall be taken other than to adjourn the meeting to a subsequent date.&lt;br /&gt;
# Passage of a motion requires a simple majority (ie, one more than half the members present).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== B. Membership ===&lt;br /&gt;
# Membership will be allowed to vote upon the topics the board deems membership input is necessary.&lt;br /&gt;
# The Membership will follow the process set forth in the [[Membership Rules]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== VIII. Conflict of Interest ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Any member of the board who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any matter pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acting on the matter in an impartial manner, will offer to the Board to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will refrain from discussion and voting on said item.&lt;br /&gt;
# In the event of conflict of interest preventing a quorum among the board the issue should be passed to current membership for a vote.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== IX. Fiscal Policies ==&lt;br /&gt;
# The fiscal year of the board shall be January 1st to December 31st.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== X. Amendments ==&lt;br /&gt;
# These by-laws may be amended by a two-third vote of Board members present at any meeting, provided a quorum is present and provide a copy of the proposed amendment(s) are provided to each Board member at least one week prior to said meeting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== XI. Intellectual Property ==&lt;br /&gt;
# Members Intellectual Property remains their own. MidsouthMakers has no claim to member Intellectual Property&lt;br /&gt;
# MidsouthMakers maintains claim over it&#039;s own Intellectual Property of it&#039;s logos, icons, and other official depictions&lt;br /&gt;
{{organization documents}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Officer_Duties&amp;diff=11377</id>
		<title>Officer Duties</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Officer_Duties&amp;diff=11377"/>
		<updated>2023-10-23T02:51:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Commented out Social Media Manager - no longer a board position&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;==President==&lt;br /&gt;
* Lead meetings as needed&lt;br /&gt;
* Represent group for external demonstrations / speaking engagements&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure group held to standards of [[Bylaws]] &amp;amp; [[Membership Rules]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Keep efforts of the board on point and progress being made&lt;br /&gt;
* Facilitate scheduling and coordination of board efforts&lt;br /&gt;
* Support other board members in their duties as needed&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Vice President==&lt;br /&gt;
* Act as a Quartermaster for the space&lt;br /&gt;
* New member introduction / management&lt;br /&gt;
* Alternate meeting leader / group representative&lt;br /&gt;
* Support President in ensuring progress on board efforts is made&lt;br /&gt;
* Support other board members in their duties as needed&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Treasurer==&lt;br /&gt;
* Maintain group financial accounts&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure members do not fall behind in dues&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly reports to the board of financial status&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure group financial obligations are met on time (Rent, Bills)&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure any federal / state paperwork is kept up to date&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Secretary==&lt;br /&gt;
* Keep group records&lt;br /&gt;
* Manage official group communications&lt;br /&gt;
* Contact other groups to further group exposure&lt;br /&gt;
* Ensure any federal / state paperwork is kept up to date&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- ==Social Media Manager==&lt;br /&gt;
* Regularly interact with various group social media &lt;br /&gt;
* Handle media / press inquiries --&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Space_needs&amp;diff=11358</id>
		<title>Space needs</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Space_needs&amp;diff=11358"/>
		<updated>2022-11-27T21:50:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Updated to-do list as of 11/27/22&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Shop&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Make quick disconnects for power/ethernet to workbenches&lt;br /&gt;
* Add lifting casters to move tables easier (ref [https://www.amazon.com/DOZAWA-Workbench-Stepdown-Construction-Urethane/dp/B082781T4S])&lt;br /&gt;
* Set up Dust Collection on east wall&lt;br /&gt;
* Clean/organize top of Catacombs and User shelves&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Nerdery&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Fix Laser 2&lt;br /&gt;
* Vinyl Storage&lt;br /&gt;
* Filament Storage&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lounge&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Add inline switch to &amp;quot;Open&amp;quot; sign power cord&lt;br /&gt;
* Get M.A.M.E. cabinet running&lt;br /&gt;
* Inspect/Fix network jacks/wiring&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Classroom&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Cover light switch&lt;br /&gt;
* Inspect/Fix network jacks/wiring&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Consumables&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{| class = &amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!Type&lt;br /&gt;
!Cost(ballpark)&lt;br /&gt;
!Need (Y/N)?&lt;br /&gt;
!Link (optional)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Paper Towels(Roll)&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Paper Towels(Dispensers)&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|N&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Hand Soap&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Light Bulbs (Fluorescent)&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|N&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Light Bulbs (regular)&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Sawzall Blades&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Table Saw Blades&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Band Saw Blades&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|N&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Purchase/Donation List&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ongoing Needs&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Keep the space clean, pick up after yourself&lt;br /&gt;
* If the trash is full, please take it to the dumpster&lt;br /&gt;
* Everyone&#039;s goal should be to leave the space in a better condition than they found it.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11343</id>
		<title>Laser cutter</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Laser_cutter&amp;diff=11343"/>
		<updated>2022-08-04T13:58:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Location */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|tool_name = Laser Cutter&lt;br /&gt;
|image = LaserCutter.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = &lt;br /&gt;
|caption = &lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = CNC&lt;br /&gt;
|model = Redsail X700&lt;br /&gt;
|serial =  &lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = A Board Member&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 10/2014&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = 5000&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|guides = &lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/images/0/00/Redsail_Laser_Engraver_M700.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The two big red things in the Nerdery.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Red Sail X700&lt;br /&gt;
* 60 watt&lt;br /&gt;
* Water cooled&lt;br /&gt;
* 700mm x 500mm cut area&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Safety ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Never let the machine run unattended especially when its cutting!&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Always use approved materials. Some materials can release chlorine gas or catch fire.&lt;br /&gt;
* Remember to pull bed leveling knob before running a job.&lt;br /&gt;
* Run the machine with the interlock on. The interlock is a key switch that will override the option to turn the laser off when the door is opened.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===If a fire Occurs===&lt;br /&gt;
*Immediately stop the laser, this will more than likely extinguish the fire.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, try to blow it out.&lt;br /&gt;
*If fire still exist, spritz it with the water bottle. Notify the board.&lt;br /&gt;
*All else fails, use the fire extinguisher. Notify board.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Testing Plastics for Chlorine===&lt;br /&gt;
A blow torch and copper wire will be needed for the test.&lt;br /&gt;
*With a pair of pliers heat up the end of the copper wire and burn off any residue.&lt;br /&gt;
*While still hot, touch a sample piece of the plastic you would like to cut with the hot end of the copper wire.&lt;br /&gt;
*Place the wire back into the flame and burn the plastic. If the flame is blue/green the material is not safe and will emit chlorine gas when cut.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Approved Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Note: If the material you want to cut isn&#039;t listed on this page, email the mailing list.&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material !! Safe to use with a laser cutter? !! Can you cut it? !! Can you engrave it? !! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Paper/Cardboard || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foamcore Board || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; maximum thickness!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Craft Foam/Foamies || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || Difficult || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:red&amp;quot;&amp;gt;use quick speeds, low power&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable Tanned leather || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Steel || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (oxidize)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Titanium || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yields a rainbow of colors depending on power.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Anodized aluminum || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes (removes anodization)&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| All other metals || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Safe!&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || Yes, if you use Cermark or other marking chemical.&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#AAAA00&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Mostly safe, don&#039;t breathe the glass dust.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt; || No || &amp;lt;span style=&amp;quot;color:#009900&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Yes&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Disallowed Materials==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Under NO circumstances should the following materials be cut on the laser cutter:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*Nylon&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS&lt;br /&gt;
*Polyethylene&lt;br /&gt;
*Lexan/Polycarbonate&lt;br /&gt;
*PVC&lt;br /&gt;
*Vinyl&lt;br /&gt;
*Teflon/PTFE&lt;br /&gt;
*CF/Carbon Fiber&lt;br /&gt;
*Foamcore Board &amp;gt;1/4&amp;quot; thick&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Feeds and Speeds ==&lt;br /&gt;
Different materials and thicknesses will require different cut speed and power. Table below is a good starting point for some common materials.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cutting===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| EVA Foam (~1/8in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 75mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board (3/16in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 25%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| MDF (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 100%&lt;br /&gt;
| 6 mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 45%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-Tanned Leather (~1.5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (5mm)&lt;br /&gt;
| 55%&lt;br /&gt;
| 10mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/4in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 95%&lt;br /&gt;
| 15mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood (1/2in)&lt;br /&gt;
| 75%&lt;br /&gt;
| 3mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Engraving===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
! Material&lt;br /&gt;
! Power (%)&lt;br /&gt;
! Speed (mm/s)&lt;br /&gt;
! Notes&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Wood&lt;br /&gt;
| 23%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.2mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 50mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 1.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 100mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.5mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Acrylic&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 150mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 0.3mm Depth&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 15%&lt;br /&gt;
| 250mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| Surface drawing&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Foam Poster Board&lt;br /&gt;
| 27%&lt;br /&gt;
| 160mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| 3/32in Depth (half way on 3/16 foam board)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Glass&lt;br /&gt;
| 20%&lt;br /&gt;
| 40%&lt;br /&gt;
| Clean scan|cut lines&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Vegetable-tanned Leather&lt;br /&gt;
| 30%&lt;br /&gt;
| 300mm/s&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Maintenance ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Every 8 hours of run time, lenses/mirrors need to be checked/cleaned.&lt;br /&gt;
**Lense/Mirror can easily be scratched and/or damaged. Cleaning should be done by qualified personnel.&lt;br /&gt;
**http://www.ophiropt.com/user_files/co2/co2_optics_cleaning_data_sheet.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Maintenance Log===&lt;br /&gt;
*11/16/2014 Laser Init.&lt;br /&gt;
*11/17/2014 Alignment and lens cleaning&lt;br /&gt;
*12/08/2014 Booster and external ventilation completed.&lt;br /&gt;
*05/01/2016 Cleaned Mirrors/lens&lt;br /&gt;
*05/02/2016 Laser realigned&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables ==&lt;br /&gt;
*Mirrors/Lenses. They are replaced when worn/scratched/damaged $160&lt;br /&gt;
*Laser Tube. 3,000 HR runtime. $410&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
See list located in space&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Authorization Course ==&lt;br /&gt;
* We provide laser cutter usage lessons a couple of times a year. &lt;br /&gt;
* Those who take this class and successfully complete it become authorized users of the cutter&lt;br /&gt;
* Upcoming courses will be announced via our [http://www.meetup.com/MidsouthMakers Meetup page]&lt;br /&gt;
* Slide Deck for Authorization Course can be found [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eooGLYwM294R15i5imYVJsfvWOU_ttipIfkLIBPlsFA/edit?usp=sharing here]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Critter42&amp;diff=11342</id>
		<title>User:Critter42</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Critter42&amp;diff=11342"/>
		<updated>2022-07-25T06:56:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[:Category:Critter42&#039;s projects|List of Critter42&#039;s Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Critters.jpg]]&lt;br /&gt;
This is my Wiki page.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I picked up the nickname critter during my stint in the Navy.  We were in the berthing playing cards one day, when I had to get my haircut for an upcoming inspection.  As we were at sea, I had to make do with the ship&#039;s barber - which meant I basically had all my hair trimmed to the same length all over.  I got back down to the berthing when one of the Old Salts down there took a look at me, sat back in his chair and said &amp;quot;you know - you like the one of them things from the movie Critters&amp;quot;.  I knew the nickname was stuck forever when the Chief and Master Chief Petty Officers would call me &amp;quot;Petty Officer Critter&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 42 came about when I was entering it as my screen name for AIM and just plain critter was already taken.  I didn&#039;t want critter2638 or whatever it suggested.  But I also realized that &#039;critter&#039; would probably be already taken a lot of places I would register for, so I decided that I did need a number, but one of my choosing and one I would remember.  For a dyed-in-the-wool geek, what OTHER number besides 42 would suffice?  And so I am now critter42 pretty much everywhere on the internet.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=File:Critters.jpg&amp;diff=11341</id>
		<title>File:Critters.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=File:Critters.jpg&amp;diff=11341"/>
		<updated>2022-07-25T06:55:34Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Critters movie poster&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Summary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Critters movie poster&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Rich&amp;diff=11135</id>
		<title>User:Rich</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Rich&amp;diff=11135"/>
		<updated>2018-12-08T04:39:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Created page with &amp;quot;Rich&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Rich&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Bsoll&amp;diff=11134</id>
		<title>User:Bsoll</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Bsoll&amp;diff=11134"/>
		<updated>2018-12-08T04:32:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Critter42 moved page User:Bsoll to User:Bsollis: Automatically moved page while renaming the user &amp;quot;Bsoll&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Bsollis&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[User:Bsollis]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Bsollis&amp;diff=11133</id>
		<title>User:Bsollis</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=User:Bsollis&amp;diff=11133"/>
		<updated>2018-12-08T04:32:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Critter42 moved page User:Bsoll to User:Bsollis: Automatically moved page while renaming the user &amp;quot;Bsoll&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Bsollis&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This is a user page for Bsoll&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Haksaw_incidents&amp;diff=11108</id>
		<title>Haksaw incidents</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Haksaw_incidents&amp;diff=11108"/>
		<updated>2018-06-07T03:11:01Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This is an account of all incidents involving [[haksaw]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|June 06 2018}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw blew up a plastic bottle. 750psi, ears hurt.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$1.00 for the plastic bottle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|July 30 2015}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw left a used oil filter precariously perched on the edge of his truck bed. It did not end well. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~Many marine deaths from the contamination of our precious waterways.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|Dec 4 2014}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw was running a 100W led without air cooling. The light engine flickered from white to blue and smoke rolled as one by one each led died on the chip.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$25.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|Dec 4 2012}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Dan9186 handed Haksaw a printed piece of a MendelMax at which point Haksaw broke it within 5 seconds of it being in his hands.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$0.10&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|Dec 8 2012}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw got married.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~lifetime of financial ruin&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|Dec 17 2012}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw peddled too hard on the generator bike built by Remowylliams, causing the magnets to come off the fly wheel and attach themselves to one of the iron cores in the transformer coil.  This broke one of the magnets, and a few pieces of plastic on the bike itself.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$25&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|Mar 13 2013}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw apparently did not learn from previous encounters with forcibly moving servos/motors, and manually moved a servo wired in to a 5v rail on a breadboard power adapter.  The generated current put too much voltage backwards through the regulator and blew it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$3&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|March 17 2012}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
A Pololu stepper driver caught fire during an early prototyping session of the DoodleBot. A bright warm flame was said to be seen from outside the shop. The stepper driver was declared a total loss with the accompanying breadboard suffering scorching and slight melting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Two other casualties were suffered that day, resulting in three dead Pololus.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$38.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|June 1 2013}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
Haksaw attempted using the sonar on his quadcopter under the water.  It didn&#039;t make it out of the swamp.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$180&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== {{date|October 31 2012}} ==&lt;br /&gt;
15:05 &amp;lt; haksaw&amp;gt; well me (the dumbass) got the tri working yesterday and imedatly few it upside down into the dirt and broke all the props&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Total Damages:&#039;&#039;&#039; ~$15.00&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11018</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11018"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T20:32:22Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Treasurer */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ben Eishen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen  (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rich Thompson (Verified)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11017</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11017"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T20:31:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Secretary */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ben Eishen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen  (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rich Thompson (Verified)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11016</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11016"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T19:37:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Secretary */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ben Eishen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen  (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Rich Thompson (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
* Tarus Rucker (Unverified)&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11015</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11015"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T19:36:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Treasurer */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ben Eishen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen  (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11014</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11014"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T19:36:06Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Vice President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ben Eishen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11013</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11013"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T19:35:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson (Unverified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11012</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11012"/>
		<updated>2017-11-08T19:35:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* President */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11011</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11011"/>
		<updated>2017-11-02T00:44:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2017&amp;diff=11010</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2017</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2017&amp;diff=11010"/>
		<updated>2017-11-01T22:14:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2017 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio Donndelinger&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe Ferguson&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin&lt;br /&gt;
== Social Media Manager ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Todd Wright&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2017 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff Gurlen (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny Chamberlin (Verified)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Social Media Manager =&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11009</id>
		<title>Board Election for 2018</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_Election_for_2018&amp;diff=11009"/>
		<updated>2017-11-01T22:13:39Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: Created page with &amp;quot;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections  = Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 = == President == *  == Vice President == *...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;* Governing Rules: http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Membership_rules#Yearly_Elections&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Elected Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Nominations for the Board of MidsouthMakers for 2018 =&lt;br /&gt;
Verified / Unverified status indicates acceptance of nomination.&lt;br /&gt;
== President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Vice President ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Treasurer ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Secretary ==&lt;br /&gt;
* &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
= Social Media Manager =&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-07-19&amp;diff=10971</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-07-19</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-07-19&amp;diff=10971"/>
		<updated>2017-07-20T00:30:30Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2017-06-29&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-07-19&lt;br /&gt;
|next =  }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 7&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Claudio, Joe, Cliff, Danny, Todd, Kara, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Previous Action Item Update&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Notes from last meeting for this meeting:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
Outstanding purchases needed&lt;br /&gt;
* Tools&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase power supply for Powermatic: http://www.ebay.com/itm/UPDATED-220V-4KW-5HP-VARIABLE-FREQUENCY-DRIVE-INVERTER-VFD-NEW-/111490143307&lt;br /&gt;
** Dead angle grinder, broken broom handle, cutoff tool valve seized.&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase table saw blade (and extra for reserve)&lt;br /&gt;
* Amazon&lt;br /&gt;
** Stools (IKEA didn&#039;t have anything locally, the other stool option was rickety)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Confirmed&lt;br /&gt;
** Tomorrow: Meat Your Maker: Need order counts, call into isabella&#039;s early in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;
*** CANCELLED due to lack of response and possible air conditioning issues&lt;br /&gt;
** LAN party: Patrick lead, July 29th, 2 p.m.-till, posted, $5 nonmembers, $0 members, &amp;quot;there will be food&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
*** No food, so no charge. People bring their own food&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Staging&lt;br /&gt;
* Soldering classes&lt;br /&gt;
** Buying soldering kits:&lt;br /&gt;
** Larson Scanner Kit (LED): &amp;lt;$15 BoM, Class price __: https://shop.evilmadscientist.com/productsmenu/152&lt;br /&gt;
** TV-B-Gone: $25 BoM, Class price __&lt;br /&gt;
** SMD Frustration Kit, Class price should be under $50&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Class Ideas&lt;br /&gt;
No update on leather class BoM from Brandon&lt;br /&gt;
Ed Fall for CNC class&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Notes ==&lt;br /&gt;
Brandon follow up with tandy&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-06-29&amp;diff=10946</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-06-29</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-06-29&amp;diff=10946"/>
		<updated>2017-06-21T01:40:59Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* Agenda */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2017-05-15&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-06-29&lt;br /&gt;
|next = }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = &lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = &lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Previous Action Item Update&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Bristle Bot Kits&lt;br /&gt;
* Lego Kits - REALLY expensive &amp;gt;.&amp;lt;&lt;br /&gt;
* Purchase Nametags&lt;br /&gt;
* Monday Member Meat Your Maker July 20th Pizza&lt;br /&gt;
** Send planning docs info&lt;br /&gt;
* DAN &amp;gt; oil/gas kiln &amp;gt; else sell &amp;gt; else throw away&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Notes from last meeting for this meeting:&lt;br /&gt;
** https://www.harborfreight.com/welding-cart-69340.html&lt;br /&gt;
** https://hackaday.io/project/25265-an-unfortunate-smd-project&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* We bought and built the Welding Table&lt;br /&gt;
* Start building wood working table in July&lt;br /&gt;
** Make something like this: http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/outfeed-table-for-delta-unisaw/&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase power supply for Powermatic: http://www.ebay.com/itm/UPDATED-220V-4KW-5HP-VARIABLE-FREQUENCY-DRIVE-INVERTER-VFD-NEW-/111490143307&lt;br /&gt;
* Dead angle grinder, broken broom handle, cuttoff tool valve seized.&lt;br /&gt;
* Purchase table saw blade (and extra for reserve)&lt;br /&gt;
* Brandon: Identify needed equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** $163.44&lt;br /&gt;
** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MYEwYoKrN0wmpdkDwSqXGPRcudrYhSBLFoIquTD-FEM/edit#gid=1911579621&lt;br /&gt;
* (From Ben E.): Donating stuff that is &amp;quot;too good to throw away&amp;quot; to the north mississippi makerspace. I.e. kiln, surplus monitors/tv, duplicate power tools. Plan on visiting them 7/4/2017&lt;br /&gt;
* (From Ben E.): Recycling run. Cans are excessive atm.&lt;br /&gt;
* (From Ben E.): Tablesaw outfeed table is slated for July build&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* New event workflow:&lt;br /&gt;
** &amp;quot;Pencil in date&amp;quot; on Board Google Calendar&lt;br /&gt;
** When event date is final, add &amp;quot;FINAL&amp;quot; to title&lt;br /&gt;
** Todd (or anyone else) then creates Meetup.com for the event. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Class Ideas&lt;br /&gt;
** Welding class&lt;br /&gt;
** OX class/carbon fiber/class&lt;br /&gt;
** From Maker to Sold: A class on getting started with Etsy&lt;br /&gt;
* Trucker&#039;s Wallet Leatherworking class led by Brandon B.&lt;br /&gt;
** Groups of 3 or 4. 3-3.5 hours&lt;br /&gt;
** Material cost ~$31/person @ 10 people.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Event nights&lt;br /&gt;
** Leather working (later)&lt;br /&gt;
** 901FPV tech nights (Joe/Alec) &lt;br /&gt;
** Cookout night &amp;gt;&amp;gt; Family night&lt;br /&gt;
*** June went well, not huge turn out but still good event&lt;br /&gt;
** Board game night&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Lulzbot_AO-101_3D_Printer&amp;diff=10929</id>
		<title>Lulzbot AO-101 3D Printer</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Lulzbot_AO-101_3D_Printer&amp;diff=10929"/>
		<updated>2017-05-20T01:23:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: /* OctoPrint */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|image = AO-101-240.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = MidsouthMakers 3D Printer&lt;br /&gt;
|caption = 3D Printer&lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = cnc&lt;br /&gt;
|model = LulzBot AO-101&lt;br /&gt;
|serial = VERALE47120240&lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = Claudio, Ben, Danny or Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 05/24/2013&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = $0 ($1725)&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yeshttp://download.lulzbot.com/AO-101/http://www.sherline.com/latheins.htm&lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-101/documentation/current/AO-101-User_Manual.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
|flickr = &lt;br /&gt;
|youtube = &lt;br /&gt;
|schedule = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Tool_scheduling&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The LulzBot AO-101 3D Printer is currently on it&#039;s dedicated work station in the common room next to the vinyl cutter. Or at least will be after 5/24/2013.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Usable Print Area: 200mm x 190mm x 100mm (7.9in x 7.5in x 3.9in)&lt;br /&gt;
* Top Print Speed: 150mm/sec&lt;br /&gt;
* Print Tolerance: 0.2mm (0.008in) in X and Y axes. Z axis is dependent on layer thickness&lt;br /&gt;
* Layer Thickness: 0.075mm (0.0029in) to 0.4mm&lt;br /&gt;
* Stock filament size: 3mm&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables==&lt;br /&gt;
* ABS 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* PLA 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* Nylon 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* Laywoo-D3 plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* PET print surface on a borosilicate glass bed&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS &amp;amp; acetone solution (for ABS first layer adhesion)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Allowed Filament Vendors===&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.lulzbot.com/?q=catalog/plastic-filament LulzBot]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://ultimachine.com/catalog/print-materials UltiMachine]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://shop.seemecnc.com/Filament-Plastics_c8.htm SeeMeCNC]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Recommended Safety Equipment ==&lt;br /&gt;
* COMMON SENSE&lt;br /&gt;
* Beware of Pinch Points.&lt;br /&gt;
* The heated bed gets hot.&lt;br /&gt;
* The nozzle gets hot too.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prior to each use ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Verify ===&lt;br /&gt;
* X and Y belts are taut&lt;br /&gt;
* Filament loaded properly &lt;br /&gt;
* Print surface prepped: (PET with ABS solution for ABS printing/Bare glass for PLA/Garolite or cellulose based material for Nylon)&lt;br /&gt;
*  Home all axes prior to using the manual movement controls&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== After each use ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Clean ===&lt;br /&gt;
* Clean bed of any left over filament.&lt;br /&gt;
* If using personal filament reload the space filament and prime the nozzle by bringing it to temp and verifying extrusion.&lt;br /&gt;
* Home all axes&lt;br /&gt;
* Power off the printer using the power switch on the left hand side of the printer (for now)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Replace ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please leave a donation for any printer use. Filament costs on average $50 a kg (2.2lb) with shipping. Please leave a dollar or two for each hour the print takes. You can donate by giving cash to a board member, with paypal or with purchasing filament. [http://www.midsouthmakers.org/donations/ Make a donation now.] Please purchase reels for ease of use and stability. Coiled filament will work but can be a pain.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Specs==&lt;br /&gt;
{|class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Board&lt;br /&gt;
|Firmware&lt;br /&gt;
|Hot end&lt;br /&gt;
|Installed nozzle diameter&lt;br /&gt;
|Motors&lt;br /&gt;
|Belts&lt;br /&gt;
|Pulleys&lt;br /&gt;
|Extrusions&lt;br /&gt;
|Heated Bed&lt;br /&gt;
|Glass Bed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|RAMBo v1&lt;br /&gt;
|Marlin 1.0&lt;br /&gt;
|Budaschnozzle 1.2&lt;br /&gt;
|0.5mm&lt;br /&gt;
|NEMA 17 &lt;br /&gt;
|GT2&lt;br /&gt;
|GT2 16 tooth&lt;br /&gt;
|Misumi 2020&lt;br /&gt;
|Prusa PCB Heater MK1 &lt;br /&gt;
|Borosilicate with PET film&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Calibration Standard===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;DO NOT CHANGE/MODIFY/ALTER without checking with Claudio/Orias first.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Motor&lt;br /&gt;
| Steps&lt;br /&gt;
| Max Length&lt;br /&gt;
| Microstep Mode&lt;br /&gt;
| Digipot&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|X&lt;br /&gt;
|50.25&lt;br /&gt;
|190&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|50.25&lt;br /&gt;
|200&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Z&lt;br /&gt;
|756.00&lt;br /&gt;
|100&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|170&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|E0 (Extruder 1)&lt;br /&gt;
|408&lt;br /&gt;
|NA&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Budaschnozzle specs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Thermistor&lt;br /&gt;
| Heater resistor&lt;br /&gt;
| Connectors&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 100k Honeywell Thermistor&lt;br /&gt;
| 6.8 Ohm&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Slic3r Configurations=&lt;br /&gt;
Known good working Slic3r configurations will be stored on [https://github.com/MidsouthMakers/slic3r-configs MidsouthMakers GitHub]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Usage==&lt;br /&gt;
*Navigate to where ever you would like to sync the contents to&lt;br /&gt;
* In a terminal window issue the following command: &lt;br /&gt;
 &#039;&#039;&#039;git clone https://github.com/MidsouthMakers/slic3r-configs.git&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Once synced, run Slic3r and load the desired configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Usage=&lt;br /&gt;
The following services are hosted at [http://192.168.1.10:8080 192.168.1.10] or [http://printer3d.local printer3d.local]&lt;br /&gt;
==Repetier-Server==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://192.168.1.10:3344/#/printer/A101/control http://192.168.1.10:3344/#/printer/A101/control]Status: Recommended&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==OctoPrint==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://printer3d.local:5000/ http://printer3d.local:5000/]Status: Octoprint no longer in use, use Repetier-server above&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://printer3d.local:8080/?action=stream? OctoPrint webcam stream]Status: Not working&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
Ben&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
Dan&lt;br /&gt;
Joe&lt;br /&gt;
Reese&lt;br /&gt;
Dru&lt;br /&gt;
Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
Mark&lt;br /&gt;
Andrew&lt;br /&gt;
Dan&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance Performed==&lt;br /&gt;
*6/20/2013 Replaced small herringbone gear on extruder stepper motor. Lost one gear tooth after ~13lb of filament.&lt;br /&gt;
*6/21/2013 Replaced PET print surface.&lt;br /&gt;
*10/24/2013 Haksaw replaced wiring harness and connectors for the hotend.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Lulzbot_AO-101_3D_Printer&amp;diff=10897</id>
		<title>Lulzbot AO-101 3D Printer</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Lulzbot_AO-101_3D_Printer&amp;diff=10897"/>
		<updated>2017-05-13T17:38:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox tool inventory&lt;br /&gt;
|image = AO-101-240.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
|image_size = &lt;br /&gt;
|alt = MidsouthMakers 3D Printer&lt;br /&gt;
|caption = 3D Printer&lt;br /&gt;
|owner = Midsouth Makers&lt;br /&gt;
|category = cnc&lt;br /&gt;
|model = LulzBot AO-101&lt;br /&gt;
|serial = VERALE47120240&lt;br /&gt;
|status = available&lt;br /&gt;
|availability = training&lt;br /&gt;
|talk_to = Claudio, Ben, Danny or Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
|purchase_date = 05/24/2013&lt;br /&gt;
|disposal_date = &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = $0 ($1725)&lt;br /&gt;
|dnh = yes&lt;br /&gt;
|rtfm = yeshttp://download.lulzbot.com/AO-101/http://www.sherline.com/latheins.htm&lt;br /&gt;
|manuals = http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-101/documentation/current/AO-101-User_Manual.pdf&lt;br /&gt;
|flickr = &lt;br /&gt;
|youtube = &lt;br /&gt;
|schedule = http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Tool_scheduling&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Location ==&lt;br /&gt;
The LulzBot AO-101 3D Printer is currently on it&#039;s dedicated work station in the common room next to the vinyl cutter. Or at least will be after 5/24/2013.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Features ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Usable Print Area: 200mm x 190mm x 100mm (7.9in x 7.5in x 3.9in)&lt;br /&gt;
* Top Print Speed: 150mm/sec&lt;br /&gt;
* Print Tolerance: 0.2mm (0.008in) in X and Y axes. Z axis is dependent on layer thickness&lt;br /&gt;
* Layer Thickness: 0.075mm (0.0029in) to 0.4mm&lt;br /&gt;
* Stock filament size: 3mm&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Consumables==&lt;br /&gt;
* ABS 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* PLA 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* Nylon 3mm plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* Laywoo-D3 plastic filament&lt;br /&gt;
* PET print surface on a borosilicate glass bed&lt;br /&gt;
*ABS &amp;amp; acetone solution (for ABS first layer adhesion)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Allowed Filament Vendors===&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.lulzbot.com/?q=catalog/plastic-filament LulzBot]&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://ultimachine.com/catalog/print-materials UltiMachine]&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://shop.seemecnc.com/Filament-Plastics_c8.htm SeeMeCNC]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Recommended Safety Equipment ==&lt;br /&gt;
* COMMON SENSE&lt;br /&gt;
* Beware of Pinch Points.&lt;br /&gt;
* The heated bed gets hot.&lt;br /&gt;
* The nozzle gets hot too.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Prior to each use ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Verify ===&lt;br /&gt;
* X and Y belts are taut&lt;br /&gt;
* Filament loaded properly &lt;br /&gt;
* Print surface prepped: (PET with ABS solution for ABS printing/Bare glass for PLA/Garolite or cellulose based material for Nylon)&lt;br /&gt;
*  Home all axes prior to using the manual movement controls&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== After each use ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Clean ===&lt;br /&gt;
* Clean bed of any left over filament.&lt;br /&gt;
* If using personal filament reload the space filament and prime the nozzle by bringing it to temp and verifying extrusion.&lt;br /&gt;
* Home all axes&lt;br /&gt;
* Power off the printer using the power switch on the left hand side of the printer (for now)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Replace ===&lt;br /&gt;
Please leave a donation for any printer use. Filament costs on average $50 a kg (2.2lb) with shipping. Please leave a dollar or two for each hour the print takes. You can donate by giving cash to a board member, with paypal or with purchasing filament. [http://www.midsouthmakers.org/donations/ Make a donation now.] Please purchase reels for ease of use and stability. Coiled filament will work but can be a pain.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Specs==&lt;br /&gt;
{|class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Board&lt;br /&gt;
|Firmware&lt;br /&gt;
|Hot end&lt;br /&gt;
|Installed nozzle diameter&lt;br /&gt;
|Motors&lt;br /&gt;
|Belts&lt;br /&gt;
|Pulleys&lt;br /&gt;
|Extrusions&lt;br /&gt;
|Heated Bed&lt;br /&gt;
|Glass Bed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|RAMBo v1&lt;br /&gt;
|Marlin 1.0&lt;br /&gt;
|Budaschnozzle 1.2&lt;br /&gt;
|0.5mm&lt;br /&gt;
|NEMA 17 &lt;br /&gt;
|GT2&lt;br /&gt;
|GT2 16 tooth&lt;br /&gt;
|Misumi 2020&lt;br /&gt;
|Prusa PCB Heater MK1 &lt;br /&gt;
|Borosilicate with PET film&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Calibration Standard===&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;DO NOT CHANGE/MODIFY/ALTER without checking with Claudio/Orias first.&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Motor&lt;br /&gt;
| Steps&lt;br /&gt;
| Max Length&lt;br /&gt;
| Microstep Mode&lt;br /&gt;
| Digipot&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|X&lt;br /&gt;
|50.25&lt;br /&gt;
|190&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Y&lt;br /&gt;
|50.25&lt;br /&gt;
|200&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Z&lt;br /&gt;
|756.00&lt;br /&gt;
|100&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|170&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|E0 (Extruder 1)&lt;br /&gt;
|408&lt;br /&gt;
|NA&lt;br /&gt;
|8&lt;br /&gt;
|135&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Budaschnozzle specs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Thermistor&lt;br /&gt;
| Heater resistor&lt;br /&gt;
| Connectors&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| 100k Honeywell Thermistor&lt;br /&gt;
| 6.8 Ohm&lt;br /&gt;
| &lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Slic3r Configurations=&lt;br /&gt;
Known good working Slic3r configurations will be stored on [https://github.com/MidsouthMakers/slic3r-configs MidsouthMakers GitHub]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Usage==&lt;br /&gt;
*Navigate to where ever you would like to sync the contents to&lt;br /&gt;
* In a terminal window issue the following command: &lt;br /&gt;
 &#039;&#039;&#039;git clone https://github.com/MidsouthMakers/slic3r-configs.git&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Once synced, run Slic3r and load the desired configuration.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Usage=&lt;br /&gt;
The following services are hosted at [http://192.168.1.10:8080 192.168.1.10] or [http://printer3d.local printer3d.local]&lt;br /&gt;
==Repetier-Server==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://192.168.1.10:3344/#/printer/A101/control http://192.168.1.10:3344/#/printer/A101/control]Status: Recommended&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==OctoPrint==&lt;br /&gt;
[http://printer3d.local:5000/ http://printer3d.local:5000/]Status: Working&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[http://printer3d.local:8080/?action=stream? OctoPrint webcam stream]Status: Not working&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Authorized Users=&lt;br /&gt;
Ben&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
Dan&lt;br /&gt;
Joe&lt;br /&gt;
Reese&lt;br /&gt;
Dru&lt;br /&gt;
Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
Mark&lt;br /&gt;
Andrew&lt;br /&gt;
Dan&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance Performed==&lt;br /&gt;
*6/20/2013 Replaced small herringbone gear on extruder stepper motor. Lost one gear tooth after ~13lb of filament.&lt;br /&gt;
*6/21/2013 Replaced PET print surface.&lt;br /&gt;
*10/24/2013 Haksaw replaced wiring harness and connectors for the hotend.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-02-23&amp;diff=10877</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-02-23</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-02-23&amp;diff=10877"/>
		<updated>2017-02-24T00:46:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-02-23&lt;br /&gt;
|next = }}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Claudio, Joe, Cliff, Danny, Todd, Patric, Ed, Bob&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny has reminder for annual filling on March 1st&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Member storage changes seem to have helped clear clutter&lt;br /&gt;
* https://rfid.midsouthmakers.org - RFID Management&lt;br /&gt;
* https://rfid.midsouthmakers.org/sign-waiver Will be replacing paper waivers Soon™&lt;br /&gt;
** Please go sign it once so we can test&lt;br /&gt;
** Paper waivers as a backup&lt;br /&gt;
** Everyone will need to re sign a waiver&lt;br /&gt;
* Network changes&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase new small 4U rack @ $25: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8627&lt;br /&gt;
** Swap to GB switches&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase DOCSIS modem?&lt;br /&gt;
* Vacuum forming rig&lt;br /&gt;
** Status?&lt;br /&gt;
* Paint booth remanants&lt;br /&gt;
** Status?&lt;br /&gt;
* Welding table&lt;br /&gt;
** Purchase? $370 https://weldtables.com/products/2x4-heavy-duty-welding-table-complete-kit-w-legs-and-1200-hd-swivel-casters?variant=6158258369&lt;br /&gt;
* Ladder purchase?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Cookout went well, want to schedule March?&lt;br /&gt;
* 901FPV 250 Build Day April 15th&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Danny&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Cliff&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10854</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10854"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T02:15:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next = 2017-02-09}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Claudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
** Board-designated person will handle disposal of donated equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** Joe needs to create Donation guidelines document&lt;br /&gt;
** Use wire rack for Lost/Found, place to put projects left out. After 30 days, will be purged&lt;br /&gt;
*** Goes into effect January 15th&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge &lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 3rd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 10th&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
** February&lt;br /&gt;
*** How to use a 3D printer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Tentative: Nerf modding&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: Beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio &lt;br /&gt;
** Member disposition&lt;br /&gt;
** Safety/responsibility signs/stickers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe&lt;br /&gt;
** Donation Guideline document&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Todd&lt;br /&gt;
** Announce events above&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Danny&lt;br /&gt;
** Annual Filing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
** Change bank signatories&lt;br /&gt;
** Coordinate Maker planning meeting&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10853</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10853"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T02:13:39Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next = 2017-02-09}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Claudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
** Board-designated person will handle disposal of donated equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** Joe needs to create Donation guidelines document&lt;br /&gt;
** Use wire rack for Lost/Found, place to put projects left out. After 30 days, will be purged&lt;br /&gt;
*** Goes into effect January 15th&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge &lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 3rd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 10th&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** How to use a 3D printer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Tentative: Nerf modding&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: Beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio &lt;br /&gt;
** Member disposition&lt;br /&gt;
** Safety/responsibility signs/stickers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe&lt;br /&gt;
** Donation Guideline document&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Todd&lt;br /&gt;
** Announce events above&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Danny&lt;br /&gt;
** Annual Filing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
** Change bank signatories&lt;br /&gt;
** Coordinate Maker planning meeting&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10851</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10851"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T02:10:52Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next = 2017-02-09}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Clzudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
** Board-designated person will handle disposal of donated equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** Joe needs to create Donation guidelines document&lt;br /&gt;
** Use wire rack for Lost/Found, place to put projects left out. After 30 days, will be purged&lt;br /&gt;
*** Goes into effect January 15th&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge &lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 3rd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 10th&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** How to use a 3D printer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Tentative: Nerf modding&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: Beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio &lt;br /&gt;
** Member disposition&lt;br /&gt;
** Safety/responsibility signs/stickers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe&lt;br /&gt;
** Donation Guideline document&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Todd&lt;br /&gt;
** Announce events above&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Danny&lt;br /&gt;
** Annual Filing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
** Change bank signatories&lt;br /&gt;
** Coordinate Maker planning meeting&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10850</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10850"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T02:10:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next =}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Clzudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
** Board-designated person will handle disposal of donated equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** Joe needs to create Donation guidelines document&lt;br /&gt;
** Use wire rack for Lost/Found, place to put projects left out. After 30 days, will be purged&lt;br /&gt;
*** Goes into effect January 15th&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge &lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 3rd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Feb 10th&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** How to use a 3D printer&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Tentative: Nerf modding&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: Beginner&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Action Items ==&lt;br /&gt;
* Claudio &lt;br /&gt;
** Member disposition&lt;br /&gt;
** Safety/responsibility signs/stickers&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Joe&lt;br /&gt;
** Donation Guideline document&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Todd&lt;br /&gt;
** Announce events above&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Danny&lt;br /&gt;
** Annual Filing&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
** Change bank signatories&lt;br /&gt;
** Coordinate Maker planning meeting&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10849</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10849"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T01:17:56Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next =}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Clzudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
** Board-designated person will handle disposal of donated equipment&lt;br /&gt;
** Joe needs to create Donation guidelines document&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge&lt;br /&gt;
*** It&#039;s easy to remember&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** 3D printing for beginners&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: A&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Notes ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10848</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10848"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T01:09:23Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next =}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Clzudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
* Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
** Lease up in 2019&lt;br /&gt;
** Cliff will coordinate/facilitate a half or day long planning meeting&lt;br /&gt;
** Follow-through is the keyword for the year - if help is needed, ASK&lt;br /&gt;
** This is a business and the business aspects need to be run as such&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge&lt;br /&gt;
*** It&#039;s easy to remember&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** 3D printing for beginners&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: A&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Notes ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10847</id>
		<title>Board meeting notes 2017-01-02</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_notes_2017-01-02&amp;diff=10847"/>
		<updated>2017-01-03T00:57:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Critter42: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Board meeting notes&lt;br /&gt;
|previous = 2016-12-13&lt;br /&gt;
|current = 2017-01-02&lt;br /&gt;
|next =}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Attendance ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{meeting attendance &lt;br /&gt;
|count = 8&lt;br /&gt;
|attendees = Clzudio, Joe, Danny, Cliff, Todd, Ernest, Justin, Patric&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Agenda ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;2017 New Board&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* President: Claudio&lt;br /&gt;
* Vice President: Joe&lt;br /&gt;
* Secretary: Danny&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer: Cliff&lt;br /&gt;
* Social Media Director: Todd&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Review Board Roles&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Please read before meeting: [http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml[http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/library/articles/Enforcing_Board_Member_Responsibilities.shtml]]&lt;br /&gt;
* What positions should be doing what work?&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Officer_Duties]]&lt;br /&gt;
*** Reviewed duties above&lt;br /&gt;
** Reviewed Social Media accounts and admin access&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Financial&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Treasurer Report&lt;br /&gt;
** In the black for the year 2016&lt;br /&gt;
* Should we raise our membership dues?&lt;br /&gt;
* Current Membership Rates&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $45&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $75&lt;br /&gt;
* Proposed?&lt;br /&gt;
** Student: $25 (Should we increase? ~$34 would be the same 33.33%)&lt;br /&gt;
** Single: $60 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
** Family: $100 (33.33% Increase)&lt;br /&gt;
*** Discussion about need for raising dues and future path of the organization&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Space/Organization&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly Purge of the Catacombs (First Weekend of the month?)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Events&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* Monthly events&lt;br /&gt;
** First weekend: Purge&lt;br /&gt;
*** It&#039;s easy to remember&lt;br /&gt;
** Second Friday: Maker Meal&lt;br /&gt;
*** Space *should be* cleaner, we get more people, both new and old, when we cook.&lt;br /&gt;
** Third week/weekend: New user orientation? Think laser cutter/3D printer sign offs,  shop q/a&lt;br /&gt;
*** With new potential members, we can invite them back sometime during the last half of the month to learn more about things.&lt;br /&gt;
** Fourth week/weekend: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Proposed classes:&lt;br /&gt;
* February&lt;br /&gt;
** 3D printing for beginners&lt;br /&gt;
* March&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldering: A&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Notes ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Critter42</name></author>
	</entry>
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