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How To: Directors

2014-10-15T17:46:01Z

EasyAs314159: Added notes about insurance company and change of direcotrs

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Ongoing Tasks=
==Banking==
*Collect membership dues
*Collect donations

=Weekly Tasks=
*Check mail
*Run a quick members meeting at Tuesday night Meet & Geeks

=Monthly Tasks=
==Pay Bills==

=Yearly Tasks=
==Business Tax Exemption==
As a non-profit company we are exempt from having to pay municipal business taxes, however we are still required to resubmit the exemption form on a yearly basis

==Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)==
===21 Days Before the Meeting===
====Post agenda====
====Proxy forms====

===At the Meeting===
====Volunteers====
=====Chairperson=====
A meeting requires one person to chair the meeting
The chairperson does not get to vote
=====Scrutineer=====
Two scrutineers are responsible for counting and confirming numbers on any voted item

===After the Meeting===
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

====Alberta Corporate Registries====
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

=====Annual Return=====

=====Change of Directors=====

=====Special Resolution=====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

====Insurance Company====
Notify the insurance company of any changes to the directors

=New Director Handoff Checklist=
==Day to Day==
*Bank signing authority
*Waste management
*Enmax (power + gas)
*Telus (internet)
==Web Presence==
*Google Groups managers role (Admin + Discuss)
*Google Apps admin account
*Wordpress administrators
*Wiki administrators
*Hosting?
*Domain Registration?
==Social Media==
*Protospace Twitter feed
*Youtube account
*Facebook account
=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/Corp_Reg_Serv_Req.pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

==City of Calgary==
More forms from the city of calgary can be found at [http://www.calgary.ca The City of Calgary] website
===Tax Exemption===
*[http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/Assessment/Pages/Publications-and-forms/Forms-exemption.aspx Tax Exemption Forms] (Protospace is in the "charitable and benevolent beneficiaries inside Calgary" class)

Where to source tools and materials

2014-08-13T22:08:47Z

EasyAs314159: Added PlasticWorks

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===
: [http://acrylicconcepts.net/ Acrylic Concepts]
: Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
: Phone: [tel:+14039743240 (403) 974-3240]
: 
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Paint & Plastics]
: Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
: Phone: [tel:+14032528368 (403) 252-8368]
: 
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ SABIC's Polymershapes]
: Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
: Phone: [tel:+14032501670 (403) 250-1670]
: 
: [http://cesco.ca Canadian Engravers Supply] (Laminate Acrylic)
: Address: 4730-14th Street NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
: Phone: [tel:+14032506774 (403) 250-6774]
: Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'. They don't typically do walk-ins so call ahead.
: 
: [http://www.plasticworksinc.com/ PlasticWorks Inc.]
: Address: 11711B-44 Street SE, Calgary AB
: Phone: [tel:+14032367700 (403) 236-7700]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB Fabrication)
: [http://www.wonderfulpcb.com Wonderful PCB] (PCB assembly)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
: Phone: (403) 291-3282
: 
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
: Phone: (403) 250-2658
: 
: [http://calgarytechnologysolutions.com/triadfasteners.com/index.html Triad Fasteners & Industrial Products Ltd.]
: Address: 2025 41 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6P2
: Phone:(403) 287-3444

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals)
: Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
: Phone: (403)720-2267
: 
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
: Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
: Phone: (403) 948 4901
: 
: [http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
: Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
: Phone: (403) 203-0731

===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
: [http://canada.michaels.com/ Michael's] (Stamp rubber)

== Online ==

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
: [http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
: [http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Metal====
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes

How To: Directors

2014-03-26T20:49:18Z

EasyAs314159: Updated link to the Service Request Form

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Ongoing Tasks=
==Banking==
*Collect membership dues
*Collect donations

=Weekly Tasks=
*Check mail
*Run a quick members meeting at Tuesday night Meet & Geeks

=Monthly Tasks=
==Pay Bills==

=Yearly Tasks=
==Business Tax Exemption==
As a non-profit company we are exempt from having to pay municipal business taxes, however we are still required to resubmit the exemption form on a yearly basis

==Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)==
===21 Days Before the Meeting===
====Post agenda====
====Proxy forms====

===At the Meeting===
====Volunteers====
=====Chairperson=====
A meeting requires one person to chair the meeting
The chairperson does not get to vote
=====Scrutineer=====
Two scrutineers are responsible for counting and confirming numbers on any voted item

===After the Meeting===
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

====Alberta Corporate Registries====
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

=====Annual Return=====

=====Change of Directors=====

=====Special Resolution=====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=New Director Handoff Checklist=
==Day to Day==
*Bank signing authority
*Waste management
*Enmax (power + gas)
*Telus (internet)
==Web Presence==
*Google Groups managers role (Admin + Discuss)
*Google Apps admin account
*Wordpress administrators
*Wiki administrators
*Hosting?
*Domain Registration?
==Social Media==
*Protospace Twitter feed
*Youtube account
*Facebook account
=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/Corp_Reg_Serv_Req.pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

==City of Calgary==
More forms from the city of calgary can be found at [http://www.calgary.ca The City of Calgary] website
===Tax Exemption===
*[http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/Assessment/Pages/Publications-and-forms/Forms-exemption.aspx Tax Exemption Forms] (Protospace is in the "charitable and benevolent beneficiaries inside Calgary" class)

How To: Directors

2013-07-23T00:25:09Z

EasyAs314159: /* At the Meeting */

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Ongoing Tasks=
==Banking==
*Collect membership dues
*Collect donations

=Weekly Tasks=
*Check mail
*Run a quick members meeting at Tuesday night Meet & Geeks

=Monthly Tasks=
==Pay Bills==

=Yearly Tasks=
==Business Tax Exemption==
As a non-profit company we are exempt from having to pay municipal business taxes, however we are still required to resubmit the exemption form on a yearly basis

==Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)==
===21 Days Before the Meeting===
====Post agenda====
====Proxy forms====

===At the Meeting===
====Volunteers====
=====Chairperson=====
A meeting requires one person to chair the meeting
The chairperson does not get to vote
=====Scrutineer=====
Two scrutineers are responsible for counting and confirming numbers on any voted item

===After the Meeting===
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

====Alberta Corporate Registries====
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

=====Annual Return=====

=====Change of Directors=====

=====Special Resolution=====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=New Director Handoff Checklist=
==Day to Day==
*Bank signing authority
*Waste management
*Enmax (power + gas)
*Telus (internet)
==Web Presence==
*Google Groups managers role (Admin + Discuss)
*Google Apps admin account
*Wordpress administrators
*Wiki administrators
*Hosting?
*Domain Registration?
==Social Media==
*Protospace Twitter feed
*Youtube account
*Facebook account
=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]
==City of Calgary==
More forms from the city of calgary can be found at [http://www.calgary.ca The City of Calgary] website
===Tax Exemption===
*[http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/Assessment/Pages/Publications-and-forms/Forms-exemption.aspx Tax Exemption Forms] (Protospace is in the "charitable and benevolent beneficiaries inside Calgary" class)

How To: Directors

2013-07-22T23:51:51Z

EasyAs314159: Expanded handover checklist, Added tex exemption links for City of Calgary, ORganized into frequency of tasks

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Ongoing Tasks=
==Banking==
*Collect membership dues
*Collect donations

=Weekly Tasks=
*Check mail
*Run a quick members meeting at Tuesday night Meet & Geeks

=Monthly Tasks=
==Pay Bills==

=Yearly Tasks=
==Business Tax Exemption==
As a non-profit company we are exempt from having to pay municipal business taxes, however we are still required to resubmit the exemption form on a yearly basis

==Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)==
===21 Days Before the Meeting===
====Post agenda====
====Proxy forms====

===At the Meeting===

===After the Meeting===
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

====Alberta Corporate Registries====
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

=====Annual Return=====

=====Change of Directors=====

=====Special Resolution=====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=New Director Handoff Checklist=
==Day to Day==
*Bank signing authority
*Waste management
*Enmax (power + gas)
*Telus (internet)
==Web Presence==
*Google Groups managers role (Admin + Discuss)
*Google Apps admin account
*Wordpress administrators
*Wiki administrators
*Hosting?
*Domain Registration?
==Social Media==
*Protospace Twitter feed
*Youtube account
*Facebook account
=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]
==City of Calgary==
More forms from the city of calgary can be found at [http://www.calgary.ca The City of Calgary] website
===Tax Exemption===
*[http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/Assessment/Pages/Publications-and-forms/Forms-exemption.aspx Tax Exemption Forms] (Protospace is in the "charitable and benevolent beneficiaries inside Calgary" class)

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T23:48:45Z

EasyAs314159:

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Alberta Corporate Registries===
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

====Annual Return====

====Change of Directors====

====Special Resolution====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=New Director Handoff Checklist=
*Google Groups managers role (Admin + Discuss)
*Google Apps admin account
*Protospace Twitter feed
*MediaWiki administrators
*Wordpress administrators
*Bank signing authority
*Waste management
*Enmax (power + gas)
*Telus (internet)

=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]
==City of Calgary==

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T23:27:47Z

EasyAs314159: /* Forms */

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Alberta Corporate Registries===
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

====Annual Return====

====Change of Directors====

====Special Resolution====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]
==City of Calgary==

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T23:27:29Z

EasyAs314159: /* Forms */

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Alberta Corporate Registries===
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

====Annual Return====

====Change of Directors====

====Special Resolution====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
==Alberta Corporate Registries==
More forms from Corporate Registries can be found at the Service Alberta [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/848.cfm Forms for Non-profit companies] website
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T23:24:41Z

EasyAs314159: /* Forms */

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Alberta Corporate Registries===
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

====Annual Return====

====Change of Directors====

====Special Resolution====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf Service Request Form]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T23:24:18Z

EasyAs314159: /* After the Meeting */

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Alberta Corporate Registries===
All filings with Corporate Registries should include a [http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Service_Request_Form(4).pdf service request form] as a cover letter, including a request for a file stamped copy for our records in the special instructions section, and two copies of the paper work being filed.

====Annual Return====

====Change of Directors====

====Special Resolution====
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T22:26:07Z

EasyAs314159: Added note about filing with corporate registries

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

'''Include two copies of the form and a simple cover letter requesting a file stamped copy for our records.'''

===Annual Return===

===Change of Directors===

===Special Resolution===
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

How To: Directors

2013-07-17T18:46:44Z

EasyAs314159: Started fleshing out director duties

Protospace is an Alberta registered non-profit private corporation which means we are governed by the rules set forth in the [http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/c21.pdf Companies Act].

=Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting (AGM/EGM)=
==21 Days Before the Meeting==
===Post agenda===
===Proxy forms===

==At the Meeting==

==After the Meeting==
Depending on the outcome of the meeting and what was discussed one or more of the following forms may need to be submitted to Alberta Corporate Registries.

===Annual Return===

===Change of Directors===

===Special Resolution===
To file a special resolution you can follow the [http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/corp_reg/Companies_Act_Resolution_Example_-_first_draft_2.pdf example provided by Service Alberta]

=Forms=
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3062.pdf Annual Return]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3016.pdf Notice of Address or Notice of Change of Address]
*[http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/pdf/Forms/REG3017.pdf Notice of Directors or Notice of Change of Directors]

Courseware: Laser Cutter Maintenance

2013-04-06T18:45:20Z

EasyAs314159: Initial Draft

==Axis Lubrication==

==Mirror Cleaning==

==Mirror Alignment==

==Bed Levelling==

==Air Filter==

Courseware: Laser Cutter Introduction

2013-04-06T18:42:55Z

EasyAs314159: Initial draft

=The Machine=
==Laser Cutter Tour==
*Electronics Bay
*Lower Storage
**Z-axis motor, chain, and sprokects
*Laser Bay
*Cutting Bay
**Mirrors & Lenses
**Safeties
**No limit switches
**Honeycomb
**Front grate
***'''SAFETY GLASSES'''
***'''WARN PEOPLE IN THE SHOP'''

==Startup/Shutdown Procedure==
Covered during laser cutter training

==Executing a Cut==
*Position the head
**X & Y motion
***Jog settings
**Z axis focusing
*Testing the cut area
**Weighting warped material
*Prefire checklist
**Is the air pump running?
**Is the water pump running?
**Is the lid closed properly?
*Start/Stop/Pause a cut
*'''Don't leave the laser unattended!'''

=LaserCut 5.x=

Where to source tools and materials

2013-02-10T05:17:26Z

EasyAs314159: Added notes about Canadian Acrylic, added tel links to make it mobile friendly

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===
: [http://acrylicconcepts.net/ Acrylic Concepts]
: Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Ave NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
: Phone: [tel:+14039743240 (403) 974-3240]
: 
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Paint & Plastics]
: Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
: Phone: [tel:+14032528368 (403) 252-8368]
: 
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ SABIC's Polymershapes]
: Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
: Phone: [tel:+14032501670 (403) 250-1670]
: 
: [http://cesco.ca Canadian Engravers Supply] (Laminate Acrylic)
: Address: 4730 - 14th St NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
: Phone: [tel:+14032506774 (403) 250-6774]
: Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'. They don't typically do walk-ins so call ahead.

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB Fabrication)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
: Phone: (403) 291-3282
: 
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
: Phone: (403) 250-2658
: 
: [http://calgarytechnologysolutions.com/triadfasteners.com/index.html Triad Fasteners & Industrial Products Ltd.]
: Address: 2025 41 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6P2
: Phone:(403) 287-3444

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals)
: Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
: Phone: (403)720-2267
: 
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
: Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
: Phone: (403) 948 4901
: 
: [http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
: Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
: Phone: (403) 203-0731

===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
: [http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
: [http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Metal====
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes

Where to source tools and materials

2012-12-08T02:41:36Z

EasyAs314159: /* Textiles */

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===
: Acrylic Concepts
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints]
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB fab)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners]

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)

===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
: [http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
: [http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Metal====
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes

Where to source tools and materials

2012-12-08T02:37:24Z

EasyAs314159: /* Textiles */

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===
: Acrylic Concepts
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints]
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB fab)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners]

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)

===Textiles===
: [http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
: [http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - LArgest fabric store in Calgary

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
: [http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
: [http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
: [http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
: [http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Metal====
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes

Projects

2012-12-06T21:43:38Z

EasyAs314159: /* Member Projects */

== Group Projects ==

[[SAIT ITTS SECN]]

[[3D Printing]]

[[3D Scanning]]

[[Chr1stm4s Tr33]] (Complete)

[[RFID Access System]]

[[Audio Equipment]]

[[Aquaponics]]

[[Quad Coptors]]

[[Pinball Machine]]

== Member Projects ==

[[OpenBTS]]

[[Drinkbot]]

[[MaerFoxo]]

[[F4Runner - Storm Chaser]]

[[Tesseract]] (Complete)

[[LEDHorn]]

[http://brainsinjars.com/archives/2012/09/build-log-shaken-granular-laser/ Shaken Granular Laser]

Laser G-code

2012-11-12T03:28:14Z

EasyAs314159:

==Codes==
{|
|-
|VER
| 4
|Version
|-
|FNM
| 1
|G-code file name
|-
|FLG
| 3
|?
|-
|TYP
| 1
|?
|-
| SUB001
| 0
| Cut layer 1
|-
| SUB002
| 0
| Cut layer 2
|-
| SUB003
| 0
| Cut layer 3
|-
| SUB603
| 5
|?
|-
| SUB609
| 0
| Bounding box layer (laser off)
|-
| SUB610
| 0
| Bounding box layer (laser on)
|-
| CMD001
| 2
| Move
|-
| CMD002
| 2
| Corner (???)
|-
| CMD050
| 2
| Laser on/off
|-
| CMD101
| 1
|?
|-
| CMD102
| 3
|?
|-
| CMD103
| 3
| Set laser power
|-
| CMD104
| 1
|?
|-
| CMD109
| 1
|?
|-
| CMD110
| 1
|?
|-
| CMD401
| 4
|?
|-
| CMD402
| 1
|?
|-
| CMD408
| 2
|?
|-
| CMD409
| 6
| Set laser ramp speed and power
|-
| SET002
| 1
|?
|-
| SET014
| 4
|?
|-
| SET015
| 6
|?
|-
| SET200
| 2
|?
|-
| WRK001
| 0
| Define a set of work to be done
|-
| CSB001
| 2
| Execute layer 1
|-
| CSB002
| 2
| Execute layer 2
|-
| CSB003
| 2
| Execute layer 3
|-
| CSB603
| 0
|?
|}

Laser G-code

2012-11-12T03:20:47Z

EasyAs314159: /* Codes */

==Codes==
{|
|- VER| 4| Version
|- FNM| 1| G-code file name
|- FLG| 3|?
|- TYP| 1|?
|- SUB001| 0| Cut layer 1
|- SUB002| 0| Cut layer 2
|- SUB003| 0| Cut layer 3
|- SUB603| 5|?
|- SUB609| 0| Bounding box layer (laser off)
|- SUB610| 0| Bounding box layer (laser on)
|- CMD001| 2| Move
|- CMD002| 2| Corner (???)
|- CMD050| 2| Laser on/off
|- CMD101| 1|?
|- CMD102| 3|?
|- CMD103| 3| Set laser power
|- CMD104| 1|?
|- CMD109| 1|?
|- CMD110| 1|?
|- CMD401| 4|?
|- CMD402| 1|?
|- CMD408| 2|?
|- CMD409| 6| Set laser ramp speed and power
|- SET002| 1|?
|- SET014| 4|?
|- SET015| 6|?
|- SET200| 2|?
|- WRK001| 0| Define a set of work to be done
|- CSB001| 2| Execute layer 1
|- CSB002| 2| Execute layer 2
|- CSB003| 2| Execute layer 3
|- CSB603| 0|?
|}

Laser G-code

2012-11-12T03:15:45Z

EasyAs314159: /* Codes */

==Codes==
{|
|+ Opcode | Arg Count | Description
|- VER| 4| Version
|- FNM| 1| G-code file name
|- FLG| 3|?
|- TYP| 1|?

|- SUB001| 0| Cut layer 1
|- SUB002| 0| Cut layer 2
|- SUB003| 0| Cut layer 3

|- SUB603| 5|?

|- SUB609| 0| Bounding box layer (laser off)
|- SUB610| 0| Bounding box layer (laser on)

|- CMD001| 2| Move
|- CMD002| 2| Corner (???)
|- CMD050| 2| Laser on/off
|- CMD101| 1|?
|- CMD102| 3|?
|- CMD103| 3| Set laser power
|- CMD104| 1|?
|- CMD109| 1|?
|- CMD110| 1|?
|- CMD401| 4|?
|- CMD402| 1|?
|- CMD408| 2|?
|- CMD409| 6| Set laser ramp speed and power

|- SET002| 1|?
|- SET014| 4|?
|- SET015| 6|?
|- SET200| 2|?

|- WRK001| 0| Define a set of work to be done

|- CSB001| 2| Execute layer 1
|- CSB002| 2| Execute layer 2
|- CSB003| 2| Execute layer 3

|- CSB603| 0|?

|}

Laser G-code

2012-11-12T03:15:17Z

EasyAs314159: Initial commit

==Codes==
{|
|+ Opcode | # Arguments | Description
|- VER| 4| Version
|- FNM| 1| G-code file name
|- FLG| 3|?
|- TYP| 1|?

|- SUB001| 0| Cut layer 1
|- SUB002| 0| Cut layer 2
|- SUB003| 0| Cut layer 3

|- SUB603| 5|?

|- SUB609| 0| Bounding box layer (laser off)
|- SUB610| 0| Bounding box layer (laser on)

|- CMD001| 2| Move
|- CMD002| 2| Corner (???)
|- CMD050| 2| Laser on/off
|- CMD101| 1|?
|- CMD102| 3|?
|- CMD103| 3| Set laser power
|- CMD104| 1|?
|- CMD109| 1|?
|- CMD110| 1|?
|- CMD401| 4|?
|- CMD402| 1|?
|- CMD408| 2|?
|- CMD409| 6| Set laser ramp speed and power

|- SET002| 1|?
|- SET014| 4|?
|- SET015| 6|?
|- SET200| 2|?

|- WRK001| 0| Define a set of work to be done

|- CSB001| 2| Execute layer 1
|- CSB002| 2| Execute layer 2
|- CSB003| 2| Execute layer 3

|- CSB603| 0|?

|}

Where to source tools and materials

2012-10-06T16:56:03Z

EasyAs314159: Added DX

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB fab)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)

===Acrylic===
: Acrylic Concepts
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints]
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners]

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
: [http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - Cheap stuff out of China that's great for hacking purposes

Where to source tools and materials

2012-10-06T16:48:34Z

EasyAs314159: Added more online locations for parts, organized the list a bit better

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB fab)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)

===Acrylic===
: Acrylic Concepts
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints]
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners]

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

===Electronics===
: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
: [http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
: [http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]

====LEDs====
: [http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

====Samples====
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components
: [http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
: [http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
: [http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]

====Kits====
: [http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
: [http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
: [http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

===Automotive===
: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]

===Other===
: [http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
: [https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]

Where to source tools and materials

2012-10-06T16:32:12Z

EasyAs314159: Added some missing local businesses and organized the list so things are easier to find

== Local ==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Electronics===
: [http://solarbotics.com/ solarbotics]
: [http://www.mroelectronics.com/ MRO Electronics]
: [http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech - Electronic Supplies Depot]
: [http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (PCB fab)
: [http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics]
: [http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]

===Wood===
: [http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
: [http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
: [http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (only place in Calgary that sells metal in small quantities)
: [http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (in Airdrie, sells bulk steel cheap)

===Acrylic===
: Acrylic Concepts
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Plastics & Paints]
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ Sabic]

===Fasteners===
: [http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
: [http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?pq=triad+fasteners&hl=en&cp=16&gs_id=4&xhr=t&safe=off&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=628&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=triad+fasteners+calgary&fb=1&gl=ca&hq=triad+fasteners&hnear=0x537170039f843fd5:0x266d3bb1b652b63a,Calgary,+AB&cid=10747800943422339613 Triad Fasteners]

===Tools===
: [http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
: [http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
: [http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)

===Other===
: [http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
: [http://www.ribtor.com/ Ribtor] (surplus and camping)
: [http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)

== Online ==

: [http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
: [http://www.superbrightleds.com/ LED's]
: [http://www.supremecable.com/ Wiring harnesses]

Automotive

: [http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
: [http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]