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Just a few quick photos from last night and today’s setting up at the space. Â Lots of people stopped by to help, and a good time was had by all. At this point, the space has the following furniture: Two folding tables (one larger, one smaller) A round table (would seat 4) 1 Sun server …
I’ve been wanting to get back into doing some CNC stuff, in particular the various RepRap-like 3D printing projects. Rather than building from scratch I decided I’d like to start with an inexpensive platform.I poked around a bit and found the Zen Toolw…
Our next regular meeting will be at the space  on Tuesday, March 22nd at 7pm. No official topics are planned yet.  If you have a presentation that you’d like to give, please email the list and we’ll get you on the docket.  We  do have screen facilities, though not quite as nice as what we …
Our first regular meeting at the new space will be on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm. Meeting topics will be sort of free form, but will include a bit of orientation, some discussion on setup (which should be easier now that we’re standing there) and planning for regular operations. By Tuesday, we should be mostly …
Well, as of today, the Omaha Maker Group officially has a space. Â Keys to the new digs were picked up tonight, and the preparation and move-in begins tomorrow. Â The first official meeting at the new space is on Tuesday, March 8th.
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Move in day! March 5th. Someone with keys will be there by 11:00am. Bring a paintbrush, pan, and a tarp. We’re painting! Also, we can take stuff and put it into the middle of the place for now. Let’s do this! In other news, we are now officially recognized by Instructables! A box of stuff …
Ok, so facility update: Â we have officially signed the lease. Â Sadly, this does not mean we will be there this Tuesday. Due to some final paperwork being done by Omar Bakery, we will not have keys by Tuesday. Â Save the rabble, we know it’s really lame. Â We start paying rent on March 1, so we …
Our next meeting (7pm on February 8th) will be at our usual place, the Peter Kewiet Institute. The agenda will be somewhat free form, mostly related to planning and discussion regarding the new space. Also, there should be tales of this weekend’s field trip to the electronics recyclers. Treasurer’s Note: This is the first meeting of …
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Hey all, we are currently trying to get a handle on what things people have and are planning on donating to the space.  Look to your right in Resources  for a google spreadsheet with current planned equipment donations. or click here!
Hello again, My apologies on not adding in the location information somewhere on the last post. Â The upcoming meeting will be at the Peter Kiewit Institute, which is on 1110 South 67th St. Omaha, NE, 68106. Â The room number is 279. the meeting time is at 7:00pm. This is most likely our last meeting at …