Weeknotes

Week 646 – Christmas, Comet, Hacker News

23rd October 2023
"Week 646 – Christmas, Comet, Hacker News"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest

We’re taking part in Wirral MakeFest’s Christmas event on 2nd December. It’s a “chilled Christmas making and selling opportunity for the first Saturday in December” at Williamson Art Gallery & Museum.

If you’d like to be involved with the DoES Liverpool stand then check out the Github issue here.

DoES Liverpool Christmas Party

While we’re talking about Christmas, plans are afoot to hold the DoES Liverpool party on Saturday 16th December. Save the date and await further details from Seán and Kirsty.

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 23 October, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Thursday 26 October, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
(Accessible courtyard entrance on Constance Street)

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 383 open, 1490 closed

6 new issues:

Featured issue: Dispose of paint tins. Can we move this on or close it?

4 issues closed:

Thanks Knottyashcreative, amcewen, JackiePease!

Week 645 – Pokémon, 8086

16th October 2023
"Week 645 – Pokémon, 8086"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 16 October, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Thursday 19 October, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
(Accessible courtyard entrance on Constance Street)

Sunday 22 October, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.

Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?

Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!

Two rules:

1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.

2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.

Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.

Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person:
http://instagram.com/plastacs
http://twitter.com/plastacs
http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 380 open, 1487 closed

No new issues

Featured issue: Rear fire escape shutter is dysfunctional, does not close.. Can we move this on or close it?

4 issues closed:

Thanks JackiePease, johnmckerrell!

Week 644 – New Temporary Accessible Space

9th October 2023
"Week 644 – New Temporary Accessible Space"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Temporary Accessible Space

As mentioned previously, the lift at the Tapestry Building is currently being replaced, and the new lift is not likely to be in action before mid November. We’ve been aiming to set up a temporary additional space for people who can’t get into DoES Liverpool during this time, only to have a couple of options fall through.

Jason, our landlord, has kindly offered us temporary use of the covered courtyard area where Melodic were based. Melodic did a great job of making their bar area accessible, so at least some good has come out of a bad situation.

Over the past couple of days we’ve moved in desks, chairs, heaters, a fridge and cupboard, along with laser cutter Sheila and 3D printer Prints Adam. Thanks (so far) to Vicki, Helen from cycling, Gabby, Chris T, Mike G, Chris H, Adrian and Julian for helping. The space will be open for Maker Night this Thursday evening and Maker Day on Saturday – just come round to the courtyard entrance on Constance Street. We can move any smaller items of equipment like sewing machines and soldering irons down as and when people need them.

Outside Maker events and standard office hours, you might need to contact us first to make sure there’s someone who can let you in – we’ll work out who needs fobs etc. over the next few days.

Maker Dates for your Diary

Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest
This will be an opportunity to sell items as well as a show and tell		Saturday 2nd December 2023
Wirral MakeFest Saturday 1st June 2024
Liverpool MakeFestSaturday 6th July 2024

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 09 October, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Tuesday 10 October, 6:30pm-8:00pmIWW Liverpool
Thursday 12 October, 9:00am-6:00pmJelly Liverpool
Thursday 12 October, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.

(Accessible courtyard entrance on Constance Street)

Saturday 14 October, 10:00am-5:00pmMaker Day

Our free monthly daytime meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.(Accessible courtyard entrance on Constance Street)

Sunday 15 October, 11:00am-3:00pmRepair Café – get your free ticket here

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 384 open, 1483 closed

No new issues

Featured issue: Install the hatch between the kitchen and event room. Can we move this on or close it?

6 issues closed:

Thanks JackiePease, amcewen!

Week 643 – NixCamp, LiverBird, Farewell Melodic Bar

2nd October 2023
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"Week 643 – NixCamp, LiverBird, Farewell Melodic Bar"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 02 October, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Tuesday 03 October, 6:30pm-9:30pmHack the Space Evening
Wednesday 04 October, 7:00pm-9:00pmLiverpool Linux User Group
Thursday 05 October, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Thursday 05 October, 7:00pm-11:00pmLivNUG (Liverpool Nix/NixOS User Group)
Sunday 08 October, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.

Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?

Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!

Two rules:

1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.

2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.

Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.

Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person:
http://instagram.com/plastacs
http://twitter.com/plastacs
http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 390 open, 1477 closed

2 new issues:

Featured issue: Overhaul Gerald and upgrade to Lightburn. Can we move this on or close it?

1 issue closed:

Thanks johnmckerrell!

Week 642 – Prehistoric Park Bench, Bicycling

25th September 2023
"Week 642 – Prehistoric Park Bench, Bicycling"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

 

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 25 September, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Thursday 28 September, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 389 open, 1476 closed

2 new issues:

Featured issue: Apply window film to lower two panes of internal windows. Can we move this on or close it?

3 issues closed:

Thanks DoESsean, amcewen, JackiePease!

Week 641 – Marquetry, Repair Cafe

18th September 2023
"Week 641 – Marquetry, Repair Cafe"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 18 September, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Tuesday 19 September, 6:30pm-8:45pmXR Liverpool Meeting
Thursday 21 September, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 390 open, 1473 closed

3 new issues:

Featured issue: Aircon fault in the main room. Can we move this on or close it?

No issues closed

Week 640 – #MakerDay, Making #WeekNotes

11th September 2023
"Week 640 – #MakerDay, Making #WeekNotes"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 11 September, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Wednesday 13 September, 6:30pm-8:00pmSnoof – IWW Event
Thursday 14 September, 9:00am-6:00pmJelly Liverpool
Thursday 14 September, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.

Sunday 17 September, 11:00am-3:00pmRepair Café

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 387 open, 1473 closed

5 new issues:

Featured issue: Rework power plug/sockets for Sheila. Can we move this on or close it?

2 issues closed:

Thanks amcewen!

Week 639 – Super Mario on #NixOS, CAP1188

4th September 2023
"Week 639 – Super Mario on #NixOS, CAP1188"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Tapestry Lift Access

The Tapestry lift is now being replaced with a much better one, which is excellent as the previous platform lift wasn’t up to the job and was often out of action. Unfortunately that means there is now no lift access to our space until early November.

Our initial plan for a temporary accessible space fell through but we’re working hard on finding another. (More detail in ‘somebody should’ issue #1833.)

We’ll continue to post updates on our socials and in this Google group.

 

October Start Boost Membership

You’ve got until midnight on Sunday 10th September to apply for our latest Boost membership (starts October 1st). Find out more here and apply here.

 

(also see this discussion in the Google group with feedback about how it’s going so far, and maybe add your own).

 

Things of Note

 

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 04 September, 7:00pm-9:00pm 7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Tuesday 05 September, 6:30pm-9:30pm Hack the Space Evening
Wednesday 06 September, 7:00pm-9:00pm Liverpool Linux User Group
Thursday 07 September, 7:00pm-9:30pm Maker NightOur free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Thursday 07 September, 7:00pm-11:00pm LivNUG (Liverpool Nix/NixOS User Group)
Saturday 09 September, 10:00am-5:00pm Maker Day

Our free monthly daytime meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Sunday 10 September, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.

Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?

Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!

Two rules:

1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.

2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.

Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.

Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person:
http://instagram.com/plastacs
http://twitter.com/plastacs
http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 383 open, 1472 closed

1 new issue:

Featured issue: New office desks. Can we move this on or close it?

1 issue closed:

Thanks amcewen!

Week 638 – Boost Membership, Plastics Workshop, Cyborg Glasses

28th August 2023
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"Week 638 – Boost Membership, Plastics Workshop, Cyborg Glasses"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 28 August, 7:00pm-9:00pm7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Thursday 31 August, 7:00pm-9:30pmMaker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 383 open, 1471 closed

No new issues

Featured issue: Create a “Cost of Being Epic” poster for the space (and online). Can we move this on or close it?

2 issues closed:

Thanks magman2112, amcewen!

Week 637 – #CCCamp23, Laser Induction

21st August 2023
"Week 637 – #CCCamp23, Laser Induction"

Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.

And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!

Things of Note

DoES Liverpool https://does.social/@DoESLiverpool/110916127501072022

Ed from Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre at his laser induction this morning. Looking forward to seeing future sculptural works!

A smiling person holding up pieces of MDF with test laser cuts and engraves

Coming Up in the Next Week

Monday 21 August, 7:00pm-9:00pm 7pm-9pm Socialist Alternative discussion group
Thursday 24 August, 7:00pm-9:30pm Maker Night

Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Sunday 27 August, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.

Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?

Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!

Two rules:

1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.

2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.

Second and fourth Sunday of each month, between 2pm and 5pm.

Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person:
http://instagram.com/plastacs
http://twitter.com/plastacs
http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool

https://workflowy.com/s/plastic-playgroup-in/eRQRIWU6P2D62G6S Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.

Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow @plasctacs on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person:
https://workflowy.com/s/plastic-playgroup-in/eRQRIWU6P2D62G6S“>Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)

Somebody Should

The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.

See all the issues…

Issue counts: 385 open, 1469 closed

3 new issues:

Featured issue: Reduce the draughts in the space. Can we move this on or close it?

1 issue closed:

Thanks JackiePease!

 

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