Work Session #2 - Sep 24th - 3 hours

H came over Saturday and we spent 3 hours working on the Automated Build Platform. Some tequila was consumed.

Here's a picture from the online instructions

Pondering the heated build platform

eyeing the belt and bearings

Taking shape

Looking at the on-line instructions.

X and Y platform assemblies. We have most of this done (photo is from the on-line instructions)

Then Sunday I went to Fry's Electronics and bought a soldering iron for $2.99, so we can solder the leads to the motors.

A new FabLab in Portland!

I left work a bit early (4:30, I hope Dave doesn't read this) since it was Friday and a 3-day weekend no less, and decided for one quick refreshing beer (PBR - $1.75) at the Bear Paw tavern right on my way home. It was a very nice surprise to see Kari Freeman there, who had urgent news for me, and not just about her involvement with FIRST robotics and the LEGO League robotics teams. Portland has a brand new fab lab called ADX located at 417 SE 11th Ave near Stark. They have Laser cutters, CNC Routers etc. They are having a big event called Fab Fest on September 17th.


http://www.adxportland.com/

They charge $75 a month to use the facilities, and there are discounted plans for groups. And they have free coffee for members and barbecues every Wednesday.

I think these are my people.