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Slack

2024-08-26T20:40:06Z

Bjo: /* PS:1 Slack */

== PS:1 Slack ==

There is a PS:1 Slack channel at https://pumpingstationone.slack.com

Look for the latest slack invite link in the [https://discourse.pumpingstationone.org/t/slack-access-megathread/1660/33?u=vadim_hudolozhkin Slack Access Mega Thread in Discourse].
Do not share invite links with non-members. The invite link is in Discourse because only members are able to access Discourse.

Slack has user guides at their [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us Help Center].

Slack has largely replaced IRC for realtime informal space communication, if you'd like to get on it ask around the space and someone will send you an invite!

Slack has an excellent mobile interface, and is often used as a team communication tool when participants rely on a mobile device. There is a web interface and there are OS-specific clients.

Be nice to each other, use things to do good deeds. Communicate early and often.

Fun stuff:

* https://slackmojis.com/ is a fun place to look for custom emoji.

== Slack Administration ==

* PS1 is not charged for this service. We currently use the [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003205446-Plans-products-features- free] plan.
* The slack is running on Slack's servers and does not depend or rely on any PS1 resources. Slack maintains a status page at https://status.slack.com/ and communicates status from their twitter account, [https://twitter.com/slackstatus @SlackStatus]. As long as Slack services are running, it is available whether or not the PS1 internet service, security certificate, DNS servers or any other systems are functioning.

== Deprecated ==

The old URL at https://pumpingstation1.slack.com/ is not supported.

[[Category:Systems]]

Slack

2024-08-26T20:39:56Z

Bjo: /* PS:1 Slack */

== PS:1 Slack ==

There is a PS:1 Slack channel at [https://pumpingstationone.slack.com]

Look for the latest slack invite link in the [https://discourse.pumpingstationone.org/t/slack-access-megathread/1660/33?u=vadim_hudolozhkin Slack Access Mega Thread in Discourse].
Do not share invite links with non-members. The invite link is in Discourse because only members are able to access Discourse.

Slack has user guides at their [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us Help Center].

Slack has largely replaced IRC for realtime informal space communication, if you'd like to get on it ask around the space and someone will send you an invite!

Slack has an excellent mobile interface, and is often used as a team communication tool when participants rely on a mobile device. There is a web interface and there are OS-specific clients.

Be nice to each other, use things to do good deeds. Communicate early and often.

Fun stuff:

* https://slackmojis.com/ is a fun place to look for custom emoji.

== Slack Administration ==

* PS1 is not charged for this service. We currently use the [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003205446-Plans-products-features- free] plan.
* The slack is running on Slack's servers and does not depend or rely on any PS1 resources. Slack maintains a status page at https://status.slack.com/ and communicates status from their twitter account, [https://twitter.com/slackstatus @SlackStatus]. As long as Slack services are running, it is available whether or not the PS1 internet service, security certificate, DNS servers or any other systems are functioning.

== Deprecated ==

The old URL at https://pumpingstation1.slack.com/ is not supported.

[[Category:Systems]]

Slack

2024-08-26T20:39:43Z

Bjo:

== PS:1 Slack ==

There is a PS:1 Slack channel at [[https://pumpingstationone.slack.com]]

Look for the latest slack invite link in the [https://discourse.pumpingstationone.org/t/slack-access-megathread/1660/33?u=vadim_hudolozhkin Slack Access Mega Thread in Discourse].
Do not share invite links with non-members. The invite link is in Discourse because only members are able to access Discourse.

Slack has user guides at their [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us Help Center].

Slack has largely replaced IRC for realtime informal space communication, if you'd like to get on it ask around the space and someone will send you an invite!

Slack has an excellent mobile interface, and is often used as a team communication tool when participants rely on a mobile device. There is a web interface and there are OS-specific clients.

Be nice to each other, use things to do good deeds. Communicate early and often.

Fun stuff:

* https://slackmojis.com/ is a fun place to look for custom emoji.

== Slack Administration ==

* PS1 is not charged for this service. We currently use the [https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003205446-Plans-products-features- free] plan.
* The slack is running on Slack's servers and does not depend or rely on any PS1 resources. Slack maintains a status page at https://status.slack.com/ and communicates status from their twitter account, [https://twitter.com/slackstatus @SlackStatus]. As long as Slack services are running, it is available whether or not the PS1 internet service, security certificate, DNS servers or any other systems are functioning.

== Deprecated ==

The old URL at https://pumpingstation1.slack.com/ is not supported.

[[Category:Systems]]

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-06-25T20:29:19Z

Bjo: /* Useful Links */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==
Favor real websites and not social media links (instagram etc) as not everybody can/want_to see them.

=== General Knowledge ===

==== Old contraptions ====

* https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-music - What Is an Electronic Sackbut?

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Books ===

* https://www.dancemusicproduction.com/dance-music-manual/ - The dance music manual.
* https://www.abebooks.com/9780688031060/Art-Electronic-Music-0688031064/plp
* https://olympiapublishers.com/book/marshall-jefferson-the-diary-of-a-dj - on the origins of House Music in Chicago

=== Tools and software ===
==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.bespokesynth.com - a free or paid for modular DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin
* https://electro-music.com/forum/topic-42772.html - Lunetta thread index - DIY modular synth with CMOS logic
* https://puredata.info/ - software modular synth, precursor to Max/MSP
* https://supercollider.github.io/ - audio programming language

=== Places with experimental/electronic music in Chicago and around ===

* https://tritriangle.net/upcoming-events/ - Mostly experimental music, concerts every week, in Wicker park
* https://smartbarchicago.com/ - Iconic club, lots of stuff more on the dancing side, drag shows on Sundays
* https://lampo.org/ - An association that mostly meet in the Graham foundation and the CCC, lots of really cool stuff, usually 5-6 concerts a year
* https://linktr.ee/sanctumchicago - Mostly Dark/Goth/Indus/EBM, organizes shows in the International Museum of Surgical Science, festivals etc
* https://ess.org/ - Sound studio, but they also organize concerts
* https://www.stretchmetal.org/drone-sleepover - 8hr sleep with drone, bring your sleeping bag
* https://constellation-chicago.com/ - Often offers ambient concerts
* https://elasticarts.org/events - Elastic Arts, lots of stuff
* https://highconceptlabs.org/ - Lots of stuff, residencies, concerts, workshops
* http://www.dadschicago.com - Lots of stuff too, concerts and events mostly

=== Studios ===

* https://ess.org/
* https://www.superiorst.com/

=== Gear shops ===

* https://rocknrollvintage.com/ - Synth City inside rock n roll vintage
* https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com - Lots of stuff used and new
* https://www.microcenter.com/ - Electronic components and boards
* https://www.guitarcenter.com/ - large chain store

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-06-25T20:10:14Z

Bjo: /* DAW: Digital Audio Workstations */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

==== Old contraptions ====

* https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-music - What Is an Electronic Sackbut?

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Books ===

* https://www.dancemusicproduction.com/dance-music-manual/ - The dance music manual.
* https://www.abebooks.com/9780688031060/Art-Electronic-Music-0688031064/plp
* https://olympiapublishers.com/book/marshall-jefferson-the-diary-of-a-dj - on the origins of House Music in Chicago

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.bespokesynth.com - a free or paid for modular DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin
* https://electro-music.com/forum/topic-42772.html - Lunetta thread index - DIY modular synth with CMOS logic
* https://puredata.info/ - software modular synth, precursor to Max/MSP
* https://supercollider.github.io/ - audio programming language

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:23:49Z

Bjo: /* General Knowledge */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

==== Old contraptions ====

* https://spectrum.ieee.org/electronic-music - What Is an Electronic Sackbut?

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Books ===

* https://www.dancemusicproduction.com/dance-music-manual/ - The dance music manual.
* https://www.abebooks.com/9780688031060/Art-Electronic-Music-0688031064/plp

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin
* https://electro-music.com/forum/topic-42772.html - Lunetta thread index - DIY modular synth with CMOS logic

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:21:51Z

Bjo: /* Books */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Books ===

* https://www.dancemusicproduction.com/dance-music-manual/ - The dance music manual.
* https://www.abebooks.com/9780688031060/Art-Electronic-Music-0688031064/plp

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin
* https://electro-music.com/forum/topic-42772.html - Lunetta thread index - DIY modular synth with CMOS logic

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:17:46Z

Bjo: /* Useful Links */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Books ===

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:17:28Z

Bjo: /* Courses */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

* https://courses.underdog.brussels/ - Electronic music course also has a youtube channel with a lot of videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnderdogElectronicMusicSchool

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization
* https://www.audacityteam.org/ - FOSS multi-track audio editor with a wide array of plugins including Paulstretch

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:16:13Z

Bjo: /* Modular synth = */

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization

==== Modular synth ====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:10:18Z

Bjo:

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

* https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
* https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
* https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization

==== Modular synth =====

* https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin

Electronic Music Mangling Group

2024-02-04T03:10:02Z

Bjo: Creating the page

This group is focused on electronic music, all kinds and genera.

== Useful Links ==

=== General Knowledge ===

=== Courses ===

=== Tools and software ===

==== DAW: Digital Audio Workstations ====

- https://www.bitwig.com/ - Bitwig studio is a all in DAW (Proprietary software, works on Mac, Windows and Linux)
- https://ardour.org/ - Ardour is an Open Source/Free Software high-quality DAW (Mac/Windows/Linux)
- https://www.reaper.fm/ - Another DAW that's Mac/Windows/Linux, recommended for multi-channel audio and extreme customization

==== Modular synth =====

- https://cardinal.kx.studio/ - A modular synth in your computer, Open Source and Free Software (Mac, Windows and Linux) available as standalone and plugin

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:14:34Z

Bjo: /* Synopsis */

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen or attach to the kitchen one. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:

* Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
* Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
* Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:12:41Z

Bjo: /* Language of the Vote */

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:

* Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
* Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
* Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:12:32Z

Bjo: /* Language of the Vote */

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:

- Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
- Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
- Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:12:18Z

Bjo:

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:
- Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
- Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
- Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:11:48Z

Bjo: /* Background */

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster Java Master 2002 Coffee Roaster] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:
- Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
- Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
- Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

2023 Vote for installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

2023-05-04T17:10:19Z

Bjo: Created page with "== Title== Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster == Sponsor == bjo - Jonathan Bisson == Co-Sponsors == ''Names of at least two members eligi..."

== Title==
Vote for the installation of a proper exhaust for the Coffee Roaster

== Sponsor ==
bjo - Jonathan Bisson

== Co-Sponsors ==
''Names of at least two members eligible to vote (handle + real name)''

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

'''[DATE]'''

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

'''[DATE]'''

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

'''[DATE]'''

== Background ==
PS1 got a [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Java_Master_2002_Coffee_Roaster]] recently. We are currently 20 users, and the machine starts to get heavy use.
Coffee roasting creates a lot of smells and sometimes smoke that can inconvenience people in the area and it also produces chemicals that can be detrimental to health [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2018-0134-3373.pdf]].
The chemical risk is not high for our current usage, but as the number of authorized users keeps increasing we need to be proactive and protect our members.

== Synopsis ==
This vote proposes the installation of the Coffee Roaster under one of the existing exhaust pipe that exist in the building for example the one of the old laser cutter that is near the kitchen. This vote will also include the eventual water and electricity connections necessary for the roaster.

== Language of the Vote ==

These are the steps involved for this vote:
- Installation of electrical and eventually water connections (even if water can still be a removable pipe like it is actually)
- Moving of the coffee roaster under the exhaust
- Connection of the roaster to the exhaust. There is no special safety precautions, the connection should be done according to the Java Master instructions where the hot air is allowed so suck in some of the room air (so no direct connection). Temperature at that level is around 150F so is safe to exhaust on the roof.

Handicap Accessibility

2019-12-04T00:13:48Z

Bjo:

A project page for ideas and means make our space more Handicap friendly

Inspiration: Two folks on the same day wanted to use our Electronics Lab(2nd FLR) and were discouraged to find out they had no way of accessing the space due to being wheelchair bound.

Solution: LETS FIND ONE!!!!!!

Currently we have a movable ramp that should stay around the front door.

The front door width is 33" and the step in front of it is 3" high.

== Second floor wheelchair access ==

The only solution I'm aware of is installing a stairwell lift. As far as I know, no one has pursued a quote on such a system - if someone wants to dig up a contractor willing to give us an evaluation at no cost, that'd be a great JFDI. There may also be grants we can pursue to improve handicapped accessibility, which is worth researching for those interested in solving this problem. --[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 22:56, 18 May 2016 (CDT)

[[Category:Facilities]]

Systems projects

2017-12-18T14:56:14Z

Bjo:

We have a public spreadsheet to follow the operations. Not putting the link here to avoid spam. Just ask.

== Network ==

Proposition from Tom:
" The edge routers can handle failing over the link from one provider to the other, we'd need a small static IP block for each provider with at least 3 assignable addresses to do failover correctly. No need for a second wifi network, or infrastructure. Once we have the edge routers, make the primary resolver the edge routers, make the edge router forward requests for internal zones to the AD dns servers. This eliminates huge chunks of failure pain points and can be achieved in about 2 hours once we have the hardware. Second connection is a little more complicated, but we could fix a lot of stuff with one purchase of the edge router.
"

" First thing is to get a switch installed on the new side. We grabbed
the disused one on top of the boiler room, blew a ton of dust out of it,
and I will make a platform near the hole for it to sit on, way up near
the ceiling, and we will run cables to it from the switch in the rack.
From there we will run cables to connect the Shopbot and CNC Plasma
machines so they will no longer be dependent on the wifi network to
function (see the email I sent a few minutes ago about what’s up with
that). " 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

"The wifi units are configured to get their DNS from the router; I
gave Sky my extra Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X for this purpose if we want to
go this way; it would act as the top-level upstream unit, right below
the cable modem, providing DNS (excluding the DNS necessary by AD) and
DHCP so to remove the “DHCPæ VM from the mix." 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

== Hardware ==

"A new, separate, enclosed short cabinet should be acquired and in
that should be new equipment (i.e. not the stuff we already have) that
can run either Xen server or VMWware ESXi (both free, btw), in a RAID-10
configuration, new 1gb switch, a 1U NAS/SAN, along with a working UPS.
The NAS (I like Synology equipment myself) can serve both as disks for
the server, as well as provide, via another VM, network space for folks
to store their projects, as part of their AD login (so all the AD-served
PCs can auto mount the user’s 2 gig directory on the “M:” drive or
whatever. " 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

[[Category:Systems]]

Systems projects

2017-12-18T14:53:13Z

Bjo: Created page with "== Network == Proposition from Tom: " The edge routers can handle failing over the link from one provider to the other, we'd need a small static IP block for each provider wi..."

== Network ==

Proposition from Tom:
" The edge routers can handle failing over the link from one provider to the other, we'd need a small static IP block for each provider with at least 3 assignable addresses to do failover correctly. No need for a second wifi network, or infrastructure. Once we have the edge routers, make the primary resolver the edge routers, make the edge router forward requests for internal zones to the AD dns servers. This eliminates huge chunks of failure pain points and can be achieved in about 2 hours once we have the hardware. Second connection is a little more complicated, but we could fix a lot of stuff with one purchase of the edge router.
"

" First thing is to get a switch installed on the new side. We grabbed
the disused one on top of the boiler room, blew a ton of dust out of it,
and I will make a platform near the hole for it to sit on, way up near
the ceiling, and we will run cables to it from the switch in the rack.
From there we will run cables to connect the Shopbot and CNC Plasma
machines so they will no longer be dependent on the wifi network to
function (see the email I sent a few minutes ago about what’s up with
that). " 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

"The wifi units are configured to get their DNS from the router; I
gave Sky my extra Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X for this purpose if we want to
go this way; it would act as the top-level upstream unit, right below
the cable modem, providing DNS (excluding the DNS necessary by AD) and
DHCP so to remove the “DHCPæ VM from the mix." 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

== Hardware ==

"A new, separate, enclosed short cabinet should be acquired and in
that should be new equipment (i.e. not the stuff we already have) that
can run either Xen server or VMWware ESXi (both free, btw), in a RAID-10
configuration, new 1gb switch, a 1U NAS/SAN, along with a working UPS.
The NAS (I like Synology equipment myself) can serve both as disks for
the server, as well as provide, via another VM, network space for folks
to store their projects, as part of their AD login (so all the AD-served
PCs can auto mount the user’s 2 gig directory on the “M:” drive or
whatever. " 2017-12-17 (systems meeting)

[[Category:Systems]]

Systems deployment

2017-12-18T14:51:38Z

Bjo:

Systems Backups

2017-12-18T00:52:21Z

Bjo: /* Current backup situation */

== Current backup situation ==

Our backup system is still in an somewhat undetermined state. However, it is getting somewhat better than what it was before (namely… nothing).

Current systems that have backups:
* Canvas: Database (dump), Config files File storage is on S3 with no replication yet though (but there is nothing on it)
* Bob (our Samba/LDAP): Samba database, weekly systemd log, /etc, /var/log (without journal and lastlog) and /srv
* Rt: Database (dump), full rt4 (that's dumb, but better than nothing), weekly systemd log
* PS1Auth: Database (dump)
* Wiki: Database (dump), and a single copy (not daily) of the files not encrypted as our wiki is public.

=== What has to be done ===

* A more clean system (we can all dream)
* A logging system that can alert if a backup is failing and so on
* Bob: We need maybe a nice export of the Samba database.
* Wiki: We need a better way to handle the daily backup of all the files, but it is huge, 4.3GB of a lot of little files

== How does that work.==

=== Everything is copied to S3 (AWS) ===

Everything is copied to S3 using that script to generate the access: https://github.com/bjonnh/s3-wizard
We have policies on AWS that are similar to the ones in this repo. Namely, users created under that specific group are able to access the
"ps1-systems-backup" bucket.

To create a new bucket and associated credentials:
aws_bucket_creator.py -b ps1-machine-backup -u some-backup -p ps1-s3-wizard -r us-east-2 -e -E -a -P arn:aws:iam::499897270974:policy/AccessBackupsByUserNameOnly

The use of that is restricted to people that have an account on AWS. As this can incur charges, this is something you will have to ask a user for yourself. This is not meant for backing up your personal machines (but you can use your own AWS account for that and use the same scripts).

=== Every machine (ahem) is backed up daily using s3cmd ===

Ansible playbooks are being made for all the machines so s3cmd, systemd (or cron.daily depending on the Linux flavor) services and the backup script are run.
The backup scripts are simple bash scripts that:
- dump the eventual database(s) into a file
- dump the config files
- dump the stored files
- dump whatever else

and everything is then encrypted using GPG symmetric keys (the key is in LastPass somewhere).

The files have to be decrypted with:
gpg -d nameofthefile

That will ask you for the password.

The backups are saved with the day number and a file in them with "last-backup-2017-11-22" kind of files. That way we have by default a daily backup for the last 30 days. We could make something more clever and use snapshots and so on… Maybe one day.

[[Category:Systems]]

Systems deployment

2017-12-08T23:55:13Z

Bjo:

== Current situation ==

Really bad

Here is a crude list of our services (non-members):

{|
!Server
!VMID
!Name
!Role
!Deployable
!Backuped
|-
|VM05
|105
|bob
|Samba and VPN
|No
|Yes
|-
|VM05
|107
|sally
|some members stuff, full of IRC bots that look for care
|No
|No
|-
|VM05
|110
|dhcp
|Our DHCP and DNS
|No (Carl started something on it)
|No
|-
|VM05
|115
|mail
|Our mail server
|No
|No
|-
|VM05
|119
|rt
|Our Ticket master, or Really Terrible
|No (Bjonnh is working on it)
|Yes
|-
|VM05
|121
|wiki-ansibled
|Our wiki
|Yes (but could take some love and ansible vault)
|Yes
|-
|VM05
|123
|ps1auth
|Our members system, slowly crumbling away
|No
|Yes
|-
|VM05
|131
|windows10-test-samba
|A Windows test instance to see if samba is working correctly, of course running on the same host as samba to make it useless
|No (Not meant for it)
|No
|-
|Cloud1
|101
|www1
|Our web frontend (no, not the blog, just our front-end to the world)
|No
|No
|}

== Expected situation ==

* Ansible deployment playbooks using Ansible Vault for credentials:
** Master credentials for CTO (common to all services)
** (ir)responsible credentials for whomever wants to play with it
* Ability to bootstrap from backups
* Updated versions and homogeneous Linux distributions (for now Debian is the default for new machines)
* Netdata or some form of monitoring (including on the hosts)
* Log aggregations?
* A nice plan of how everything works
* A nice git repo of everything
* A nice key management/revocation model

== Network ==

Proposition from Tom:
" The edge routers can handle failing over the link from one provider to the other, we'd need a small static IP block for each provider with at least 3 assignable addresses to do failover correctly. No need for a second wifi network, or infrastructure. Once we have the edge routers, make the primary resolver the edge routers, make the edge router forward requests for internal zones to the AD dns servers. This eliminates huge chunks of failure pain points and can be achieved in about 2 hours once we have the hardware. Second connection is a little more complicated, but we could fix a lot of stuff with one purchase of the edge router.
"

[[Category:Systems]]

Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver

2017-12-06T02:32:58Z

Bjo:

{{ Template:EquipmentPage
| owner=PS:One
| model=Mini 24
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| arrived=6/29/2011
| doesitwork=no
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| where=CNC room against northwest wall
| certification=yes
| hackable=no
| value=$15,000
| image = Epilog_fired_the_laser.jpg
| hostarea = CNC
}}

== Status ==

Epilog is operational after repairs.

Due to the Epilog being moved, there are new procedures for getting it operational. Currently, the air assist switch is dangling from a board to the left of the laser. The air assist no longer hisses as a solenoid has been installed to prevent leakage during inactivity. The vent switch is on the left of the Boss laser, labeled as such. The other switch is for the Boss chiller and should not be touched for use of the Epilog.

<s>The Epilog uses the inline exhaust fan through the roof, the switch for that is wired into a box on an orange extension cord; the fume extractor is not currently being used with the laser. You must use air assist (compressed air) and the exhaust fan whenever you use the laser.</s> This information is now outdated and will be revised as the CNC room is finalized. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 19:42, 24 January 2017 (CST)

[[Epilog/Epilog service notes]] - please note any service, repairs, or adjustments you make to the machine.

== Usage Policy ==

The laser cutter is easily one of the most used machines at PS1. Due to this demand we request the cooperation of all members to share the laser cutter and associated computer. First and foremost, the practice "being excellent" should be observed at all times; respect yourself, other members, and the equipment. This is a usage policy so that everyone can use the laser:

* Any user not actively test cutting or cutting will cede the computer and laser to the next person waiting in line, as soon as that waiting user notifies the current computer user. If you are still designing your file, please do so on another computer. Artastic (another PC upstairs) in the Crafts Area also has a copy of Adobe Illustrator.
* If someone is waiting in line to use the laser, no active test cut or cut series shall be longer than 1 hour. No jobs will be allowed to start that overrun the 1 hour time limit when a new user is waiting.
* In the case that your last cut is longer than the 1 hour time limit, and a waiting user presents themselves after the cut has started, the cut job shall be allowed to finish and the waiting user will be allowed to set up their file in their own user account, during the cutting period.
* Continuous cutting shall not exceed 3 consecutive hours without a half hour break for the laser to cool. If a new user arrives before or during the cooling period the current user shall cede the laser to the next user, and the next user will wait for the cooling period to finish and the cooling period shall not count towards the 1 hours limit should another user present themselves.
* Waiting users shall notify the current user verbally that they are waiting and where they will be waiting until it is their turn. If multiple users are waiting, the next waiting user must start their test cutting or cut job within 10 minutes of being notified of a laser opening. The current user will keep a record of who is waiting, where they will be, and notify subsequent users of the status of the queue. The current user will find the next waiting user and verbally inform them that the laser is available.

=== Additional Ways to be Excellent ===
* Have your artwork and your materials prepared and ready ahead of time. Artastic (another PC upstairs) in the Crafts Area has a copy of Adobe Illustrator.
* Allow people to start setting up their job after your last cut starts running. If you're concerned about a last minute adjustment, you can use Window's switch user feature to keep your file available.
* If there is someone waiting, get their phone number to text them, if possible. Texting allows you to give them a heads up so they can start setting up their job without you leaving the laser are. (Leaving the laser running unattended is against the rules.) It also spares you from having to physically track down the other user.

=== Table Saw Note! ===
Items that have been cut on the laser cutter have the potential to set off the SawStop table saw safety brake. This will make the saw unusable until the SawStop cartridge is replaced, which costs ~ $75! It typically happens if there is an excess of carbon char on the edges.

Before use the SawStop to cut anything from the laser cutter please test the piece on the edge of the blade when the blade is not turning and see if it activates a red light on the display. How do you do this.
# Turn on the main power switch to the Sawstop.
# DO NOT TURN ON THE BLADE. THE BLADE must not be moving.
# Check and see if the green light is on the front of the saw.
# Slide the piece you want to cut up to and contact the blade.
# Look at the lights on the front of the SawStop. If it is green you should be OK to proceed. If its red. DO NOT CUT. IT WILL TRIGGER THE BRAKE.

You can try to sand off the char and repeat steps 1-5 or use another method to cut these pieces.

== Top Eight Epilog Laser Tips ==
* Don't use the autofocus, because it could burn out a motor.
* Don't cut materials that will ignite or emit dangerous fumes (any chlorinated plastic like PVC, for example). See section below.
* Always use the exhaust fan/always use the air assist on vector cuts.
* You must stay with the job; don't walk away. Things could catch on fire, that would suck.
* Sometimes it's a pain to get the right driver working.
* Do not attempt to service the machine yourself unless you've cleared it with the CNC Area Host
* Do not touch any settings in the Config menu on the machine itself
* Do not touch any settings in the Maint menu on the machine itself '''''except''''' you may use Maint/1/Return Home to reset the cutting head to the machine's default origin (<.015" inside the top left corner as of 8/8/15)
* This should be obvious, but do not press hard or put heavy objects in the cutter. Abusing the bed supports WILL bend them and make the bed impossible to level.

== Authorization ==

Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a recommended authorizer. There are fairly frequent authorizations. Currently (as of Jan 2016) SOME authorizations will appear on the calendar, but are not planned much more than 2 weeks in advance. See below for list of authorized users and link to authorized trainers. Post on the Google Group email list; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.

=== Recommended Authorizers (these people can authorize you) ===

The laser cutter now has [[:Category:Recommended laser authorizers|recommended authorizers]]. Recommended authorizers will periodically conduct authorization sessions for PS:1 members wishing to use the laser engraver. These sessions will be announced on the members' listserv as early as is practicable. A recommended authorizer can follow the instructions on [[Laser Engraver Certification]] to enable logins to the laser engraver computer.

== General Info ==

This machine: http://www.epiloglaser.com/mini24_overview.htm

Manual for this machine: http://www.epiloglaser.com/downloads/pdf/mini_helix_4.22.10.pdf

[[laser settings|Settings for various materials]]

[[Laser Cutter Instructions and Workflow]]

Cleaning the optics: http://www.epiloglaser.com/tl_clean_optics.htm

Inkscape for newbies: http://blog.ponoko.com/2008/01/21/how-to-inkscape-for-ponoko-newbies-trace-an-image/

Experiment with [[Laser settings]] to find the lowest possible power and highest possible speed to get clean vector cuts. The new optics and tube (as of December 2014) can cut many organic materials with a minimum of charring.

== Ventilation ==

'''Always''' turn on the exhaust fan using the switch located in the silver box to the left of the Boss laser, labeled "VENT".

== Air assist ==

Turn on the air assist by flipping the switch dangling from the board behind the laser. (This need to be updated when the laser installation is complete [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 19:42, 24 January 2017 (CST) )

Air assist is used for vector cutting to have nice traces and avoid your material to burn. However some people like to have it disabled for raster jobs.

Turn air assist off when you've finished and you don't need it while doing your settings.

Check the regulator for accumulated water from time to time. Place a container (and maybe some paper towels) under the regulator and vent accumulated water from the bottom using the small petcock. If too much water accumulates in the regulator, it may flow through the air hose and into the machine, spraying onto the bed/material.

== Finishing up ==

Leave the machine running as you pack up - the laser tube is air cooled by fans. Leaving the fans running after your job is done will help cool it off and make it last longer. The last thing to do before you walk away from the machine is to turn it off.

Please leave the machine and the surrounding area cleaner than you found it by emptying the crumb tray below the cutting table, picking up cutouts, and vacuuming up any acrylic dust you made. While you're waiting on the laser is a good time to grab a shop vac and clean the vicinity.

== Troubleshooting ==

Under construction.

If you click print on the computer but the file does not load onto the laser cutter, select the correct driver from the print dialog box (do not select a grayed out driver, select the one that is status "Ready"). If that won't work, try unplugging the red USB cord on the back of the computer and plugging it back in. It was probably unplugged or not making contact well enough.

==[[Laser Materials]]==
Suitable materials for lasering are on the [[Laser Materials]] page. In general the Epilog can cut up to 1/4" thick materials successfully. No laser owned by PS1 can cut metals.

== Strategies and techniques ==

See main article, [[Epilog techniques]].

[[Epilog Laser settings]] for various materials.

== General references ==

incredible box maker, with holes and text: http://www.makercase.com/

parametric python box generator: http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/

parametric pdf box creator: http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/

parametric svg box creator: http://www.giplt.nl/svg/
(load > construction category > better box)

Ladyada's info on the proper application of laser beams: http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/laserinfo/equipment

Information on materials that can and can't be cut: http://www.pololu.com/docs/0J24/3

paramateric living hinge generator: http://www.ashanan.com/hinges/
(code at: https://github.com/ashanan/hinges)

python svg library written by [[User:toba|Toba]]: https://github.com/eastein/svgcuts

parametric flexbox generator: http://flexbox.herokuapp.com/

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/08/how-to-lasercut-custom-bo.html - Laser cut boxes 

[[:Image:psone-logo-cutout.svg|PS:One Logo]] 

[http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Adjust-for-Wood-Thickness-and-Kerf-on-a-Las/?ALLSTEPS Kerf measurement technique]

== Short list of laser designs on Thingiverse ==
[http://www.thingiverse.com/tool:33/things All laser cutter things on Thingiverse] 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2321 - Theo Janssen 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073 - Drill gauge 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1521 - Gyroscope 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1203 - 608 bearing wrapper + face 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:952 - Small box 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:53 - planetary gears 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5265 - Peristaltic pump 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5076 - Wire spool holder 

== Software Compatibility ==

Note: this indicates success in using this software with the printer driver, not general capabilities about the software itself.

{| border=1
|-
! Software type
! Manufacturer
! File extensions
! Raster (engraving)
! Vector (cutting)
! Other notes
|-
| CorelDraw
| [http://www.corel.com Corel]
| cbr
| yes
| yes
| not available on machine
|-
| Illustrator CC
| [http://www.adobe.com Adobe]
| ai, eps, svg, pdf
| yes
| yes
| available on machine
|-
| Photoshop CC
| [http://www.adobe.com Adobe]
| psd, eps, pdf
| yes
| yes
| available on machine
|-
| Inkscape
| Open Source
|
| yes
| yes (only if printed from PDF)
| save as PDF (vectors should be stroked .01mm), then print from Acrobat. works for bitmap and vector.
|}

=== Notes on Software Compatibility ===

Adobe Illustrator and the epilog drivers don't always work great together. If you're experiencing any of the following, there is a simple fix:

# Job runs, but it's an empty run. Laser head moves once then completes, even though raster vs vector is correctly configured and stokes are set to 0.072pt.
# Updating the media size in the epilog print driver does not update the size in Illustrator's print dialog, unless you reopen settings and press 'OK' in epilog again another time or two.
# Open pressing print in Illustrator, you get a message about "nothing to print in selected layers" or similar.
# Media size entered in epilog driver is read as the reverse by Illustrator (e.g. 24x12 is seen as 12x24 by Illustrator)

It seems epilog's driver doesn't play nicely with Illustrator, and Illustrator interfaces with the print driver a lot because it micromanages a lot of things.
If your document is saved as a .AI with PDF compatibility, simply right-click your AI file and open with Adobe Reader instead of Adobe Illustrator, and print from there.

Adobe Reader has a much more "dumbed down" print dialog that just works with Epilog's driver. You don't have to resave your .AI as .PDF, as Adobe Reader can read .AI files saved in compatibility mode (that's the default).

== Rotary Attachment ==

'''NB: Always return the machine back to the default configuration with a cutting bed after use.'''

=== Installing Attachment ===

'''Do not attempt to install the rotary attachment without ensuring that the cutting head AND autofocus plunger will clear it. It is extremely easy to damage the autofocus plunger and/or crash the head in the Y dimension, which will burn the motor out and make a lot of people sad.'''

# Turn machine on
# Disable X/Y
# Open front cover
# Lower bed almost to the bottom of the machine while still allowing the catch tray to be removed
# '''Turn machine off''' NOT TURNING IT OFF CAN DAMAGE/DESTROY THE ELECTRONICS.
# Flip up rulers and remove cutting bed
# Remove slide out catch tray
# Install the attachment locating it in the 3 holes in the bottom of the bed '''DO NOT CONNECT PLUG YET'''
# Make sure the Y axis will clear the top of the attachment, if it will not turn the machine on and lower the bed further making sure to turn it off afterwards
# Connect the attachment cable to the connector in the back of the bed
# Turn the machine on - the machine will zero home over the top of the attachment

Reverse steps to uninstall.

=== Usage notes ===

* '''DO NOT USE AUTO FOCUS'''
* 0,0 is '''TOP LEFT'''
* Y axis is wrapped around the piece
* Set Y size to circumference of piece - measure with soft tape or string/ribbon/etc
* Make sure to set print size in driver to same as art board in illustrator

== Known issues ==

=== Can't login ===

==== The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed ====

* main page [[The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed]]
** Might be fixed now
** Occasional workaround: reboot

==== I was certified a long time ago ====

You need to
# Be a Current Member
# Have a https://members.pumpingstationone.org account
# Talk to a recommended certifier, The area host, or email info@pumpingstationone.org

You may be asked to get recertified.

== List of Currently Certified Users ==

This list is hugely incomplete because nobody was doing it. If you are authorized and remember who authorized you, go ahead and add yourself. Your non-presence on this list is not intended to insult you or your relatives.
The thing that really matters is if you are enabled by virtue of being a "Epilog Laser authorized person" in your user/member account. Having your name on this list does not automatically enable you to log in on the machine that is connected to the Epilog.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
|-
|Nat Zorach
|Will McShane
|-
|[[User:anthony|Anthony Sontag]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Will McShane
|Danger Committee
|-
|Eric Stein
|Will McShane
|-
|Patrick Schless
|Will McShane
|-
|Laurie Rich
|Steve
|-
|Tom Forajter
|Will McShane
|-
|Colin Parsons
|Patrick Swayze (RIP)
|-
|Andrew Camardella
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Dan Locks
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Mahmoud Al-Qudsi
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Lauren Conroy
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Jesse Seay
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Sai Yamanoor
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Hef
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Adam Talsma
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Josh Cooper
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Bryan Rosendale
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Kevin Caughlin
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Nathan Becka
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Stephen Kamykowski
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Jesse Seay
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Bart Dring
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Mike Morarity
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Tony Dipaolo
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Adrew An
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Dean Anderson
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Francesca Slade
|Colin Parsons
|-
|David Fell
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Ron Olson
|Colin Parsons
|-
|[[User:Jaypee|Jay Pee]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Peter Borah
|Elizabeth
|-
|April
|Elizabeth
|-
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Jason Shanfield
|Will McShane
|-
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Will McShane
|-
|George Shaw
|Will McShane
|-
|Andrew Kos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Derek Bever
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Jason Araujo
|Derek Bever
|-
|Adam Glick
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nathan Ellis
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:sloanieb01|Sloan Lavery]]
|William McShane
|-
|Casey Olson
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Spenser Gilliland
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Jeff McBride
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|David Morton
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Thomas Wright
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Touly Phiachantharath
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Robert Grossman
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Eddie Muela
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Rachel Wallis
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Nick Halderman
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Eric Beauchamp
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Aaron Mintz
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Makris
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:RogerMoore|Roger Moore]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Michael Leinartas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Solomon Hursey
|Elizabeth Kopruki
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Dubi Kaufmann
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Maria Miller
|Derek Bever
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Mike Kislovsky
|Will McShane
|-
|Kyle Bieneman
|Will McShane
|-
|Michael Solheim
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Tim Geiser
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:lucas|Lucas Goossen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Alec Weege
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Arjun Wadnerkar
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Kevin Pulver
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|David Butler
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Mike Mandrea
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Davis Mazariegos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|John Farmer
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Knute Martell
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:leonmf|Leon Grossman]]
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|[[User:Tina|Tina C]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Benjamin Miller
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Ryan Taylor
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Joe Wallace
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Ryan Neuman
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Scott Little
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Scott Drane
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Will Garza
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Mike Jones
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Bryan Sills
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Mike Patton
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|James Huber
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|[[user:kuroishi|Doorman Dave]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Simon Pyle
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|Kurt Ziegel
|Lyn Cole
|-
|Ralph Brendler
|[[user:Bjonnh|Jonathan Bisson]]
|-
|Robert Caruso
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|(Raj) Joseph Perera
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[user:Bjonnh|Jonathan Bisson]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[user:daddybird|Burton Kent]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Wessing|Erik Wessing]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:crumpn8or|Matt Crump]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:motissia|Eugene Liolumovich]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:avner|Avner Shanan]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Chinzorig Davaatseren
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Temuulen Erdenekhvv
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Krista Benson
|Ray Doeksen --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:09, 28 August 2015 (CDT)
|-
|Bradley Jiminez
|Ray Doeksen --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:09, 28 August 2015 (CDT)
|-
|James Baker
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Hunter Koerner
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Tricia Scully
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Danika Faiola --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 21:34, 9 September 2015 (CDT)
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jim Hartmann
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jonathan Levine
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Keith Hultman
|Khoi Nguyen
|-
|Julia Padvoiskis
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Erik Funkhouser
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Steve Kuenstler
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Shane Kanter 10/18/2015
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Andy Larkin 10/20/2015
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|David Gutowsky
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nicholas Hawley
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Kevin Mitchell
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|David Rubman 11/23/2105
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jeff Smykil
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Samuel Sion
|Ron Olson
|-
|David O'Brien --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 22:37, 21 December 2015 (CST)
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Greg Kudlacz
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Daya Alexander
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Andrew Dalesandro
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|An Phan
|Jonathan Bisson
|-
|Connor Sullivan
|Tom Judge
|1/22/16
|-}
|Brian Zable
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Joe Iklov
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Ashley Matrisciano
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Juan Ramos
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jacob Collins
|Burton Kent
|-
|Joseph Dowling
|Burton Kent
|-
|[[user:mkeith|Matt Keith]]
|Burton Kent
|-
|Eugene Shockey Funke
|Burton Kent
|-
|Donald Wells
|Ray Doeksen
|8/29/2016
|-
|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|Ray Doeksen
|2016-08-29
|-
|Ryan Kapp
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:skynaya|Skylar Nova]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Candice Son
|Burton Kent
|-
|Rhonda Jackson
|Burton Kent
|-
|Carlos Flores
|Burton Kent
|-
|Idris Raja
|Burton Kent
|-
|Ryan Fiebing
|Burton Kent
|-
|Christian Tsu-Raun
|Burton Kent
|-
|Danny Blanchard
|Burton Kent
|-
|Leo Rodman
|Burton Kent
|-
|Nick Puglisi
|Burton Kent
|-
|Revant Ohri
|Burton Kent
|-
|Daniel Conrad
|Burton Kent
|-
|Mark Haughey
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Marianna Belmares
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Jonathan Komperaa
|Burton Kent
|-
|John McDonald
|Burton Kent
|-
|Jeff Saltzmann
|Burton Kent
|-
|Miles Aurbek
|Burton Kent
|-
|Ian Stubbs
|Burton Kent
|-
|Michael Siles
|Burton Kent
|-
|Arlene Bueno
|Burton Kent
|-
|Stephan Martone
|Burton Kent
|-
|Ashish Jasani
|Burton Kent
|-
|Lyn Cole
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Aaron Canlock
|Burton Kent
|-
|Chris Ruhland
|Burton Kent
|-
|Logan Price
|Burton Kent
|-
|Eileen Madden
|Burton Kent
|-
|Keith Schwartzenberg
|Burton Kent
|-
|Chris Ruhland
|Burton Kent
|-
|Tom Burtonwood
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Katherine Adamski
|Burton Kent
|-
|Brian Eaton
|Burton Kent
|-
|Scott Condren
|Burton Kent
|-
|Paul McClay
|Burton Kent
|-
|Brian Adamson
|Burton Kent
|-
|Madeline Sibon
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Sam Chen
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:stepcut|Jeremy Shaw]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
| [[User:Andrewvaughan|Andrew Vaughan]]
| [[User:Daddybird|Burton Kent]]
|-
|Matt Grunstad
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Sam Yi
|Burton Kent
|7/29/17
|-
|Andrew Wingate
|Burton Kent
|-
|Brady Soule
|Joe Juhnke
|-
|Sam Dreyer
|Joe Juhnke / Sky Nova
|}

[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]

Systems/Services/Samba

2017-11-29T14:38:41Z

Bjo:

== Creating SSL CA and certs ==

<pre>
openssl genrsa -out rootCA.key 2048
openssl req -x509 -new -nodes -key rootCA.key -days 1024 -out rootCA.pem
openssl genrsa -out bob.key 2048
openssl genrsa -out dc01.key 2048
openssl req -new -key bob.key -out bob.csr
openssl req -new -key dc01.key -out dc01.csr
openssl x509 -req -in bob.csr -CA rootCA.pem -CAkey rootCA.key -CAcreateserial -out bob.crt -days 500
openssl x509 -req -in dc01.csr -CA rootCA.pem -CAkey rootCA.key -CAcreateserial -out dc01.crt -days 500
</pre>

== Installing keys ==

Copy them into place (bob):

* /var/lib/samba/private/tls/bob.key
* /var/lib/samba/private/tls/bob.crt
* /var/lib/samba/private/tls/rootCA.pem

Tell samba to use them:

<pre>
[global]
tls enabled = yes
tls keyfile = tls/bob.key
tls certfile = tls/bob.crt
tls cafile = tls/rootCA.pem
</pre>

== Tell Samba to stop expiring passwords ==
samba-tool domain passwordsettings set --max-pwd-age=0

Systems deployment

2017-11-23T03:31:40Z

Bjo: /* Expected situation */

Systems deployment

2017-11-23T03:25:12Z

Bjo: Created page with "== Current situation == Really bad Here is a crude list of our services (non-members): {| !Server !VMID !Name !Role !Deployable !Backuped |- |VM05 |105 |bob |Samba and VPN..."

System Backups

2017-11-23T03:13:21Z

Bjo: Bjo moved page System Backups to Systems Backups

#REDIRECT [[Systems Backups]]

Systems Backups

2017-11-23T03:13:21Z

Bjo: Bjo moved page System Backups to Systems Backups

== Current backup situation ==

Our backup system is still in an somewhat undetermined state. However, it is getting somewhat better than what it was before (namely… nothing).

Current systems that have backups:
- Canvas: Database (dump), Config files File storage is on S3 with no replication yet though (but there is nothing on it)
- Bob (our Samba/LDAP): Samba database, weekly systemd log, /etc, /var/log (without journal and lastlog) and /srv
- Rt: Database (dump), full rt4 (that's dumb, but better than nothing), weekly systemd log
- PS1Auth: Database (dump)
- Wiki: Database (dump), and a single copy (not daily) of the files not encrypted as our wiki is public.

=== What has to be done ===

- A more clean system (we can all dream)
- A logging system that can alert if a backup is failing and so on
- Bob: We need maybe a nice export of the Samba database.
- Wiki: We need a better way to handle the daily backup of all the files, but it is huge, 4.3GB of a lot of little files

== How does that work.==

=== Everything is copied to S3 (AWS) ===

Everything is copied to S3 using that script to generate the access: https://github.com/bjonnh/s3-wizard
We have policies on AWS that are similar to the ones in this repo. Namely, users created under that specific group are able to access the
"ps1-systems-backup" bucket.

To create a new bucket and associated credentials:
aws_bucket_creator.py -b ps1-machine-backup -u some-backup -p ps1-s3-wizard -r us-east-2 -e -E -a -P arn:aws:iam::499897270974:policy/AccessBackupsByUserNameOnly

The use of that is restricted to people that have an account on AWS. As this can incur charges, this is something you will have to ask a user for yourself. This is not meant for backing up your personal machines (but you can use your own AWS account for that and use the same scripts).

=== Every machine (ahem) is backed up daily using s3cmd ===

Ansible playbooks are being made for all the machines so s3cmd, systemd (or cron.daily depending on the Linux flavor) services and the backup script are run.
The backup scripts are simple bash scripts that:
- dump the eventual database(s) into a file
- dump the config files
- dump the stored files
- dump whatever else

and everything is then encrypted using GPG symmetric keys (the key is in LastPass somewhere).

The files have to be decrypted with:
gpg -d nameofthefile

That will ask you for the password.

The backups are saved with the day number and a file in them with "last-backup-2017-11-22" kind of files. That way we have by default a daily backup for the last 30 days. We could make something more clever and use snapshots and so on… Maybe one day.

Systems Backups

2017-11-23T03:12:34Z

Bjo:

== Current backup situation ==

Our backup system is still in an somewhat undetermined state. However, it is getting somewhat better than what it was before (namely… nothing).

Current systems that have backups:
- Canvas: Database (dump), Config files File storage is on S3 with no replication yet though (but there is nothing on it)
- Bob (our Samba/LDAP): Samba database, weekly systemd log, /etc, /var/log (without journal and lastlog) and /srv
- Rt: Database (dump), full rt4 (that's dumb, but better than nothing), weekly systemd log
- PS1Auth: Database (dump)
- Wiki: Database (dump), and a single copy (not daily) of the files not encrypted as our wiki is public.

=== What has to be done ===

- A more clean system (we can all dream)
- A logging system that can alert if a backup is failing and so on
- Bob: We need maybe a nice export of the Samba database.
- Wiki: We need a better way to handle the daily backup of all the files, but it is huge, 4.3GB of a lot of little files

== How does that work.==

=== Everything is copied to S3 (AWS) ===

Everything is copied to S3 using that script to generate the access: https://github.com/bjonnh/s3-wizard
We have policies on AWS that are similar to the ones in this repo. Namely, users created under that specific group are able to access the
"ps1-systems-backup" bucket.

To create a new bucket and associated credentials:
aws_bucket_creator.py -b ps1-machine-backup -u some-backup -p ps1-s3-wizard -r us-east-2 -e -E -a -P arn:aws:iam::499897270974:policy/AccessBackupsByUserNameOnly

The use of that is restricted to people that have an account on AWS. As this can incur charges, this is something you will have to ask a user for yourself. This is not meant for backing up your personal machines (but you can use your own AWS account for that and use the same scripts).

=== Every machine (ahem) is backed up daily using s3cmd ===

Ansible playbooks are being made for all the machines so s3cmd, systemd (or cron.daily depending on the Linux flavor) services and the backup script are run.
The backup scripts are simple bash scripts that:
- dump the eventual database(s) into a file
- dump the config files
- dump the stored files
- dump whatever else

and everything is then encrypted using GPG symmetric keys (the key is in LastPass somewhere).

The files have to be decrypted with:
gpg -d nameofthefile

That will ask you for the password.

The backups are saved with the day number and a file in them with "last-backup-2017-11-22" kind of files. That way we have by default a daily backup for the last 30 days. We could make something more clever and use snapshots and so on… Maybe one day.

Board Meeting Notes 2017-11-21

2017-10-23T03:48:48Z

Bjo:

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2017-11-07
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2017-12-05
| YYYY=2017
}}

Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2017-12-05

2017-10-23T03:48:33Z

Bjo: Created page with "{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2017-11-21 | Next YYYY-MM-DD=2017-12-19 | YYYY=2017 }} Meeting Start: == Attendance == * Board Members ** * Other Members ** =..."

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2017-11-21
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2017-12-19
| YYYY=2017
}}

Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

Board Meeting Notes 2017-11-21

2017-10-23T03:33:43Z

Bjo:

{{Board Meeting Notes
| Previous YYYY-MM-DD=2017-10-07
| Next YYYY-MM-DD=2017-12-05
| YYYY=2017
}}

Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

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2017-10-23T03:32:52Z

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Meeting Start:

== Attendance ==
* Board Members
**

* Other Members
**

== Agenda ==

* Check talk page for board meeting notes, see if any discussion on the agenda took place
* Consent Agenda
* Committee Reports
* Read mail
* Financial/membership report
* Review the PayPal and banking transactions
* Member leaving reason reports
* Check RT queue
* New business
* Old business

== Minutes ==

=== Discussion on previous minutes ===

=== Consent Agenda ===

=== Committee Reports ===

Reports from [[Committees]]

=== Mail ===

=== Financial Report ===
* '''Chase Checking:'''
* '''Chase Savings:'''
* '''PEX:'''
* '''PayPal:'''

=== Membership Report ===
* '''Starving Hackers:'''
* '''Full Members:'''
* '''Total Members:'''
* '''Quorum:'''

=== Review the PayPal and banking transactions ===

=== Member Leaving Reason Reports ===

=== RT ===

=== New Business ===

=== Old Business ===

== Votes ==

File:Minips1gift openhouse.pdf

2017-10-14T16:57:08Z

Bjo: