{"id":5822,"date":"2015-10-12T21:15:22","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T02:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/?p=5822"},"modified":"2015-10-23T07:41:37","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23T12:41:37","slug":"sector67-october-monthly-meeting-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/2015\/sector67-october-monthly-meeting-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Sector67 October Monthly Meeting Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect weather and interesting presentations made the October meeting a great success!<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-0\"><\/a><h3><strong>You Built a What?!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The evening kicked off with an introduction to \u201cJoliet\u201d <em>(Jim\u2019s Overbuilt LED Interactive Entertainment Table)<\/em>. \u00a0The table\u2019s primary function is as a digitally enhanced version of the \u201cadult beverage game.\u201d \u00a0Our first presenter\u00a0built the table in less than two weeks, just in time for the Maker Faire &#8211; Milwaukee held in late September.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Joliet\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-2-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Joliet - a look \" width=\"254\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Joliet-under-the-hood-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Top features of the table include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3584 LED lights including a scrolling message board<\/li>\n<li>Automatic scoring via an embedded IR sensor in each scoring pod<\/li>\n<li>Wheels for portability<\/li>\n<li>Ball dryer on each side<\/li>\n<li>Internal AC, onboard battery, and external DC power sources<\/li>\n<li>Micro SD card for custom animations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-1\"><\/a><h3><strong>The Stronginator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cStronginator\u201d was the next creation on display.\u00a0 This device is the builder&#8217;s take on the classic carnival game.\u00a0 A player hits the center foam pad and a row of lights displays the measured strength; or does it? \u00a0Is the game rigged?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Stronginator - How strong are you?\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-2-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hulk power\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Stronginator-3-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-2\"><\/a><h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-3\"><\/a><h3><strong>Solving a Lighting Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When Kate and Jeremy moved into their new home, they immediately recognized the need for more lighting in their main living space.\u00a0 The lighting needed to be sizable, functional, and flexible.\u00a0 Kate had an idea for a tree-branch \u201cchandelier\u201d of sorts and found a 15-foot long x 8-foot wide cottonwood branch about a mile from their home.\u00a0 The couple agreed it was \u201cthe one\u201d and Jeremy carried it home.<\/p>\n<p>After four months of hard work, the branch lighting fixture is now a fully functioning part of the house.\u00a0 Kate documented the entire design-to-done process and shared it at the meeting.\u00a0 The fixture features 11 <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.meethue.com\/en-us\/about-hue\/what-hue-does\/\">Phillips \u201cHue\u201d bulbs<\/a> that allow Kate and Jeremy to customize the room lighting with an app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tree Branch - Concept drawing of lighting plan\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Finished product lights up the room!\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tree-Branch-2-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-4\"><\/a><h3><strong>The Periodic Table of Motion &#8211; Coming soon to Madison Science Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As <a href=\"http:\/\/madisonsciencemuseum.org\/\">Madison Science Museum<\/a> prepares to open to the public on October 22, Bob is building the components for a \u201cPeriodic Table of Motion.\u201d\u00a0 This hands-on, interactive, and microprocessor-powered display will show how simple machines (screw, inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, pulley, wedge) and their derivatives, operate.\u00a0 With the opening of this display at the end of the month, Bob is looking for\u00a0help in soldering, building acrylic cases, laser cutting, and designing.\u00a0 If you can help, please use the contact us form at the top right and let us know.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5851 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"components for the Periodic Table of Motion displays\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8363-900x675.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5853 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"building the units for Madison Science Museum display\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-100x130.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-150x195.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-200x260.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-300x390.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641-450x585.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_83641.jpg 543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-5\"><\/a><h3><strong>Are There Other Uses for the\u00a0Amazon Dash Button?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Wondering if the <a href=\"http:\/\/fortune.com\/2015\/09\/02\/amazon-dash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Dash button<\/a> can be used for more than just reordering laundry detergent? \u00a0Josh shared his recent experience in understanding more about the Dash. Through some experimentation and online resources on the topic, he\u00a0is experimenting with alternate uses for this device.\u00a0 With built-in features like integrated Wi-Fi, what do you think?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5833 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Dash\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Amazon-Dash-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amazon Dash in the news:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hackaday.com\/2015\/08\/12\/amazon-dash-hack-it-to-run-your-own-code\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/hackaday.com\/2015\/08\/12\/amazon-dash-hack-it-to-run-your-own-code\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-6\"><\/a><h3><strong>Building a Better Night Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aiming\u00a0to learn more about both electronics and programming, Francis imagined the possibilities of building a better night light. \u00a0He\u00a0started by looking at current functionality and imagined what features his \u201cdream night light\u201d might have.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"What's wrong with night lights?\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8815-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Features of the reimagined night light\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-1-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beginning with concept sketches, then learning more about electronics and programming from Sector67 community support, Francis built a prototype that utilizes an embedded Arduino Nano housed in a case printed on the 3D printer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"showing the prototype\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-2-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"side view of the prototype\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nightlight-3-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other features Francis included in his device are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>motion sensor<\/li>\n<li>bright\/dim adjustments<\/li>\n<li>flicker feature<\/li>\n<li>flip-down plug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Francis is already working on refinements for the next version of his <em>even better<\/em> night light.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-7\"><\/a><h3><strong>\u201cLightning in Lumber\u201d demonstration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What happens when you run electrical current through wood? \u00a0Jesse, Josh, and Jeff\u00a0have recently been experimenting and learning more about this.\u00a0 The results are varied and often\u00a0quite beautiful!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"electricity as it travels through wood\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-2-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning in Lumber - many pieces, many patterns\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Lightning-in-Lumber-Copy-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes it starts fire, and sometimes we end up with something like this,\u201d stated Jesse. \u00a0While the results have varied, the learnings and collaborative efforts of the group have certainly made this project interesting.\u00a0 With the addition of some safety features, a project such as this could be featured at an event in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-8\"><\/a><h3>High-Tech Halloween Carving<\/h3>\n<p>Tormach, a CNC manufacturing company from Waunakee (and friend of Sector67) has generously provided us with a new piece of equipment. \u00a0This new machine has the skill and power to take on many big projects, but we thought we&#8217;d start with a small one&#8230; a Jack-O-Lantern. \u00a0We&#8217;ll have many more projects and news about this generous gift in the near future, but for now here&#8217;s a look at one of its many capabilities in carving gourds!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8828\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8828-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5822]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8830\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_8830-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-9\"><\/a><h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a name=\"target-toc-10\"><\/a><h3><strong>\u201cHere for Inspiration\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to current members, the October meeting brought many first-time visitors.\u00a0 During introductions, there was a resounding theme of \u201cI\u2019m here for inspiration.\u201d\u00a0 There is no doubt that this collaborative space will get your creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been thinking about stopping in to\u00a0Sector67, there are two ways to do so.\u00a0 Our monthly meetings are free and open to the public.\u00a0 The next meeting is on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 PM.\u00a0 In addition, there are Open House\/Tour opportunities each Friday from 1-7PM on the hour.\u00a0 Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/calendar-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\">calendar<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect weather and interesting presentations made the October meeting a great success! You Built a What?! The evening kicked off with an introduction to \u201cJoliet\u201d (Jim\u2019s Overbuilt LED Interactive Entertainment Table). \u00a0The table\u2019s primary function is as a digitally enhanced<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/2015\/sector67-october-monthly-meeting-recap\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":426,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[468],"tags":[128,539,523,194,538,44,43,518],"class_list":["post-5822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meetings","tag-3d-printing","tag-amazon-dash","tag-arduino","tag-cnc","tag-madison-science-museum","tag-monthly-meeting","tag-sector67","tag-tormach"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/426"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5822"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5822\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5886,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5822\/revisions\/5886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sector67.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}