Author Archives: Waterppk

Zmodo 16 Channel DVR

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Waterppk

After seeing Pumping Station One’s implementation of a space utilization monitor and the cheap listing on Woot.com, we decided to invest in a 16 channel DVR camera system. The system is advertised as having a Linux based OS with a … Continue reading →

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Machine Shop Panorama

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Waterppk

Todd was testing out his 3D printed panorama tripod mount for his camera and came up with this awesome shot of our machine shop:

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The Ship has Sailed!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Waterppk

The giant double decker bus has left the Sector67 parking lot!  We’re excited and definitely feeling a little emptier in more than a few ways   Thankfully they’ve safely made it to their first destination and are one step on … Continue reading →

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Trip to UW Platteville for Meet N Eat with and Entrepreneur

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Waterppk

Sector67 was invited out to UW Platteville as part of a contingent of Capital Entrepreneur Members to meet with students and inspire them to follow their creative ideas. We had a lot of fun at the event, and are looking … Continue reading →

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Wausau Daily Herald Covers Local Hackerspace

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Waterppk

The Wausau Daily Herald mentions Sector67 as an inspiration for the starting Wausau Collaboration Center. “Bourke’s inspiration came from a makerspace in Madison, called Sector67. The brainchild of engineer Chris Meyer, Sector67 offers Madison-area residents and students a place to … Continue reading →

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CNC Pumpkin Carving

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Waterppk

What happens when you combine a 3,000 lb computer controlled milling machine and a holiday requiring hand-eye coordination?  CNC pumpkin carving!  Taking it to a new level this year, we attempted both full carving and just removing the skin and … Continue reading →

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October in Updates

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Waterppk

Things are moving towards a new keycard access system. While there are a number of open source systems out there, they all seem to rely on custom made boards and complex firmware. We’re looking to build something using commercially available … Continue reading →

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September in Updates

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Waterppk

Many at the monthly meeting, Larry is giving a brief talk about his automated chicken coop door (now of Hackaday fame): Madison’s Steam Century used Sector67 to create the murder mystery props for Geek.Kon: Sometimes Makerbot repair requires two hands … Continue reading →

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August in Updates! (finally)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Waterppk

Alright, so we’ve hit October, and I still haven’t posted updates from August! Here goes nothing. . . The casting resin finally sees the light of day, this time being tested with water to create foam. The foam was then … Continue reading →

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GWIP Summer Program

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Waterppk

Sector67 contributed to the Global Wisconsin Idea Program this summer, helping to educate 19 Chinese and US students about robotics and electronics. We taught a soldering class: http://stationaery.com/gwip/field-trip-to-sector-67/ PDF: Global Wisconsin Idea Program – Soldering and an Arduino class: http://stationaery.com/gwip/lesson-on-social-robotics-arduino/ … Continue reading →

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