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Vinyl Cutter

2014-04-03T17:24:14Z

Jkantarek: added purchasing materials section

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner=Donald Jacobson
|model=Jaguar II |serial=
|arrived=2012
|doesitwork=yes
|contact=Donald Jacobson
|where=Upstairs
|certification=yes
|hackable=no
|value=$300
|image= Vinylcutter.jpg
}}<br />
=== Certified Users ===
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
|-
|Donald Jacobson
|Donald Jacobson
|-
|-
|Bart dring
|Donald Jacobson
|-
|Ray Doeksen
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:davidfell|David Fell]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:dbever|Derek Bever]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tom4writer|Tom Forajter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:funk|Tyler Natoli]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-|}

== Tips on how to use (After Certified) ==

[http://c233963.r63.cf1.rackcdn.com/JaguarII_UserGuide.pdf User Guide PDF]

Loading the Media.

* Raise the lever on the upper back right of the machine
* Slide in the media. It helps to have a rectangular piece so the machine can recognize the size. Center it over some of the grooved rollers so they are as close to the edges as possible.
* Slide the pinch rollers from behind over the grooved roller you chose.
* Lower roller with the lever.
* Read the display and push the arrow button for the type of media you are loading. For a single sheet (not a roll), for example you would press the right arrow (see screen shot below)

[[File:Vinyl_01.png]]

'''Importing Files into VE LXI (Vinyl Express).'''

The hands down best way to get your artwork into the software is to cut and paste from InkScape. Inkscape is open source, on that computer and can handle a ton of import formats. Seriously...try to use this method!

The software can import a lot of formats, but it is very old, so it needs old versions of the file formats. The software has a Copyright date of 1991-2001. You can use DXF files, but I found the the version had to be a pre 2000 version. I used DXF Rev 12 ASCII format for example. Some formats have not changed in years like HPGL and are good to use.

* AutoCAD DXF R12 ASCII
* HPGL

'''Cutting'''

When your graphic is ready to cut, click the File...Cut/Plot menus. This should bring up a couple of new windows. One is the Production Manager. This may show some older, incomplete jobs from failed attempts. Delete those old jobs.

The other window shows your setup. Note the orientation of your job. You may want to rotate it to fit the orientation of your vinyl in the plotter. Use the turned stick man button at the bottom to do this.

Make sure you set the size of your vinyl.

== Purchasing Materials ==

New Materials can be purchased locally through [http://www.raycosignsupply.com/vinyl-material Rayco] near Peterson and Pulaski, the plotter size is 24 inches.
* Economy/Intermediary stock is for the majority of projects and has an expected life of 3 years
* High performance stock is intended for cars and boats and has an expected life of 7 years.

[[Category:Shop Equipment]]

Board Meeting Notes 2010-04-20

2010-04-21T01:06:32Z

Jkantarek: /* Agenda */

[[Category:Board_Meetings]]
{{Board Meeting Notes | Previous MM-DD-YYYY=04-06-2010 | Current YY-MM-DD=04-20-2010 | Next MM-DD-YYYY=05-04-2010 }}

===Agenda===

* 501c3 Filing Update
* Insurance status
** Contacted agent awaiting on quote will follow up.

* Lease negotiations (Sacha)
** Contacted Steve without response
** didn't receive eviction notice assumed defaulting to month to month

* Geekprom Update? (Nate and Anne)
** looking for proper location in contact with co-pro sphere
** need more help organizing and finding a venue

* ps1 operations manual brainstorming (Tim Saylor)
** What to do to run the organization
** How to deal with precident's that have been set

* New Locations
** Access to MLS listings through Adrianna
** getting more listings for uki village and our current area

===Adjourned===

Board Meeting Notes 2010-04-20

2010-04-21T01:06:32Z

Jkantarek: /* Agenda */

Newhackspace

2009-12-10T20:04:34Z

Jkantarek: /* Prospective buildings */

What do we want in our new space?!?!

== New Location Requirements ==

=== Space Requirements ===

* 5000 ft2 - 10000 ft2 or 460 m2 to 930 m2
* move in date on or after September 15th
* Light industrial or C1 zoning rating
* We will probably need about 1 month to move into the new space and we need at least a Six month agreement from April 15th, the earliest we could get out is October 15

=== Utilities ===

* adequate plumbing--we need a bathroom that doesn't smell
* Decent heating/control of our own heating
* Good power - we only have 2x110V breakers we need more and also access to at least 220V and 220V 3-phase
* access to water in the space

=== Architecture ===

* shower
* natural light
* High Ceilings > 16'
* a real kitchen - room to move around in
* Ventilation
* Garage Door
* Secure Entrances

=== Location ===

* very close to a 24 hour bus stop/el stop
* reasonable parking of some sort
* Decent neighborhood - check chicagocrime.org
* Food near by that is of high quality, affordable, and open 24/7
* nearby grocery store

=== Other Resources ===

* Storage - room for lockers and materials
* ability to modify/improve the structure to test out green tech (thus lowering our heating bills) and to get a discount on rent for it.

=== Prospective Neighborhoods ===
* Avondale - same neighborhood as currently
* Uki-Village
* Bucktown/wickerpark
* Bridgeport
* West Loop
* Edgewater
* UIC

== Prospective buildings ==
=== Resources ===
* Chicago Artists Resource Space Finder - http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/spacefinder
* Get in contact with http://bubblydynamics.com/ they run a lot of our type of space and will probably be all for helping us find something useful
* talk to the Transamoeba/Catalyst folks (burners), they run spaces that are... comparable

=== Locations ===
==== Avondale ====
===== Sample 1 =====
* Links to images/exact
* address:
* square footage:
* ammenities
* cost
==== Uki-village ====
==== Bucktown/wickerpark ====
==== Bridgeport ====
==== West Loop ====
==== Edgewater ====
==== UIC ====

== Budget Projections ==

Currently we have 37 full members and 5 members at the starving hackers rate, which puts out monthly income at $1800/mo.

== Building Search Strategies ==

Prioritize personal contacts, but explore other options at lower priority.

=== personal contacts ===

==== John Stoner ====

* Dan Simborg: Transamoeba/Catalyst collective
* John Podmajersky: major property owner in Pilsen
* Michael Burton: Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation

=== Other options: ===

==== Real Estate Agents ====

* Shawn Blaszak is working with Grubb & Ellis commercial real estate company to search for potential buildings to lease.
* Steve Krzysiak is a licensed realtor with SourceOne Realty willing to represent and help PSO in anyway needed when acquiring a space, and will contribute his commission-taxes as a donation to PSO.

==== Craigslist ====

Probably not a good idea to take seriously until we come close to move-out date. However, it is a good way to get a feel on what the rental market is like and what we can realistically expect.

==== Your Alderman ====

They know what's going on in their wards. They want nonprofits like us.

==== Your eyes and ears ====

As you travel around the city, keep an eye out for properties for rent or sale.

== Other Thoughts ==

What do you think the relation between members and available space is? I estimate that we will experience greater than linear growth for a linear increase in space.

To clarify, I feel that the difference in member capacity between a space that is 3000 sq. ft. and one that is 4500 sq. ft. is more than 50% of the first space.

== Candidate Locations ==

=== address: ===

* contact info:
* size:
* other information:
* PS1 person investigating candidate:

2009-12-09T17:46:27Z

Jkantarek: /* Space Requirements */

Newhackspace

2009-12-09T17:46:27Z

Jkantarek: /* Space Requirements */

Newhackspace

2009-12-09T17:29:54Z

Jkantarek: /* Resources */

What do we want in our new space?!?!

== Space Requirements ==
* 5000 ft2 - 10000 ft2 or 460 m2 to 930 m2
* move in date on or after September 15th
* We will probably need about 1 month to move into the new space and we need at least a Six month agreement from April 15th, the earliest we could get out is October 15

=== Desired Resources ===

* shower
* more space > 1500
* natural light
* High Ceilings > 16'
* a real kitchen - room to move around in
* bathroom that doesn't smell
* Decent heating/control of our own heating
* very close to a bus stop/el stop
* Ventilation
* Good power - we only have 2x110V breakers we need more and also access to at least 220V and 220V 3-phase
* Decent neighborhood - check chicagocrime.org
* Food near by that is of high quality
* Storage - room for lockers and materials
* access to water in the space
* ability to modify/improve the structure to test out green tech (thus lowering our heating bills) and to get a discount on rent for it.
* Garage Door
* Secure Entrances

=== Prospective Neighborhoods ===
* Avondale
* UIC
* Bridgeport
* West Loop

== Prospective buildings ==
=== Resources ===
* Chicago Artists Resource Space Finder - http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/spacefinder
* Get in contact with http://bubblydynamics.com/ they run a lot of our type of space and will probably be all for helping us find something useful

=== Locations ===
==== Avondale ====
===== Sample 1 =====
* Links to images/exact
* address:
* square footage:
* ammenities
* cost
==== UIC ====

== Budget Projections ==

Currently we have 37 full members and 5 members at the starving hackers rate, which puts out monthly income at $1800/mo.

What do you think the relation between members and available space is? I estimate that we will experience greater than linear growth for a linear increase in space.

To clarify, I feel that the difference in member capacity between a space that is 3000 sq. ft. and one that is 4500 sq. ft. is more than 50% of the first space.

2009-09-02T00:03:25Z

Jkantarek: /* Come to Order - */

2009-06-16T21:17:40Z

Jkantarek: /* Come to Order - 8:00 */

[[Category:Meetings]]
{{Meeting Notes
| Previous MM-DD-YYYY=06-9-2009
| Current YY-MM-DD=06-016-2009
| Next MM-DD-YYYY=06-23-2009
}}

===Attendance===

===Come to Order - 8:00===

* Geek Prom
** Amount Raised
** Number of Attendees

* PS:One is officially open now, what's the next step?

* Initiative to clean up/organize the space (for good!)

* Confusion Committee - want to meet, decide on what we actually want to do.

* Theater Night to see "Little Brother" at Griffin Theater

===Meeting Adjourned===