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Where to source tools and materials

2015-07-12T17:07:01Z

Wdevauld: /* Online */ Added tool section

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
: 
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===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]
: [http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

===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

===Tools===
: [http://www.canadastoolcrib.com/cgi/CGP2HOME?WXREFC=SKOTO01 Canada's Tool Crib] - If the website doesn't work, google: 'Canadas tool crib' and click on the first link. They have something weird with referrers.
: [http://www.kbctools.ca/ KBC Tools] - Flat shipping, $9, up to 50lbs.
: [http://www.mscdirect.com/ MSC Direct] - Amazing selection, order today, get a call about shipping tomorrow.

===Metal===
: [http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
: [http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS
: [http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Where to source tools and materials

2015-07-08T16:48:20Z

Wdevauld: /* Online */ Adjusting TOC, adding Rotometals

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
: 
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===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]
: [http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

===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
: [http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.
===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Where to source tools and materials

2015-04-05T03:20:42Z

Wdevauld: /* Wood */

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
: 
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===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]
: [http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Where to source tools and materials

2015-04-05T03:19:53Z

Wdevauld: /* Wood */

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
: 
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===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]
: [http://www.bvcveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)

===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Where to source tools and materials

2015-04-05T03:17:48Z

Wdevauld: /* Metal */

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402
: 
: [http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
: Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
: Phone: (403) 569-0005

===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Where to source tools and materials

2015-04-05T03:03:30Z

Wdevauld: /* Online */

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402

===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot
: [https://www.blackrocktools.com/ Black Rock Tools] - Hand tools, free shipping if you spend $150

Welcome to Protospace

2015-02-11T15:34:18Z

Wdevauld:

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

To get a feel for the look here is our [https://www.thesphere.com/491736 bay area] and our [https://www.thesphere.com/491737 upstairs area]

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]] - A gallery of most of our big notable tools, pages for each on who they belong to, who's allowed to use them, etc.

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades| Space Upgrades]]

[[:Category:OngoingProjects|Ongoing Projects]]

[[Workshops| Workshops]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[Obsolete Pages]]

[[FAQ]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Where to source tools and materials

2015-02-09T06:44:27Z

Wdevauld: /* Metal */

== 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
: 
: [http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
: Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
: Phone: (403) 236-0402

===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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot

Where to source tools and materials

2014-11-26T03:20:23Z

Wdevauld: /* Other */

== 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
: [http://www.sdp-si.com/web/html/products.htm Stock Drive Products] - Gears, reducers, pulleys and whatnot

Tools we have

2014-10-14T13:09:36Z

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[[File:Click_Tip.jpg|right]]
==Notes==

We can always use new tools! Please feel free to contact Protospace to donate, arrange for pickup, or drop them off in person.

We also have [[:Category:Tools|An Alphabeticalized Catalog]]

Members: Follow this [[Adding New Tools Procedure]]

Please amalgamate old content at bottom to new format, removing the old as you go. Delete this message when complete.

Treat tools with respect and care! Also clean them up and put them back before you leave :)

==3D Printing/Cutting Tools==

<gallery>
File:Laser_Cutter.jpg|[[Laser Cutter]]
</gallery>

==Automotive Tools==

<gallery>
File:Floor_Jack.jpg|[[Floor Jack]]
File:Press_Red.jpg|[[Press (red, 20 ton)]]
File:Socket_Set.jpg|[[Socket Set]]
</gallery>

==Chemistry==

<gallery>
File:Oxygen_Generator.jpg|[[Oxygen Generator]]
</gallery>

*Bench Top Fume Hood (White) - James/Travis - ?? - Design Phase - ??
*Chemical Storage - James/Travis - ?? - Design Phase - ??
*Hot Plate/Stirrer (Lab Line/Orange) - James - Private - Working - Ask Owner First
*Hot Plate/Stirrer (VWR/White) - James - Semi-Permanent Loan - Working, needs new ceramic top - Ask Owner First
*Rheostat For Heating Mantle (Green) - James - Private - Working - Ask Owner First

==Electronics Tools==

<gallery>
File:Digital_Counter.jpg|[[Counter]]
File:Function_Generator.jpg|[[Function Generator]]
File:Heat_Gun.jpg|[[Heat Gun]]
File:Logic_Analyser.jpg|[[Logic Analyser]]
File:Oscilloscope_(2225).jpg|[[Oscilloscope (2225)]]
File:Oscilloscope_(Digital).jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Digital)]]
File:Oscilloscope_(Kikusui).jpg|[[Oscilloscope (Kikusiu)]]
File:Power_Supply.jpg|[[Dual Power Supply]]
File:Reflow_Oven.jpg|[[Reflow Oven]]
File:SolderingIron_GQ.jpg|[[Hot Air Rework Station]]
File:Solder_Fume_Extractor.jpg|[[Solder Fume Extractor]]
File:UV_Photomasker.jpg|[[UV Photomasker]]
File:Waveform_Generator.jpg|[[Waveform Generator]]
File:Waveform_Monitor.jpg|[[Waveform Monitor]]

</gallery>

==Metalworking Tools==

<gallery>
File:Anvil_75lb.jpg|[[Anvil]]
File:Angle_Grinder.jpg|[[Angle Grinder]]
File:Bandsaw_Horizontal.jpg|[[Bandsaw (Horizontal)]]
File:Bench_Grinder_Red.jpg|[[Bench Grinder (Red)]]
File:Bench_Grinder_Grey.jpg|[[Bench Grinder (Grey)]]
File:Drill_Press_Mastercraft.jpg|[[Drill Press (Mastercraft)]]
File:Forge_Propane_2.jpg|[[Propane Forge]]
File:Lathe_Mill.jpg|[[Lathe/Mill Combo]]
File:OxyAce_Tall.jpg|[[Oxy/Acetylene (large)]]
File:Plasma_Cutter_Miller.jpg|[[Plasma Cutter (Miller, small)]]
File:Plasma_Cutter_Yellow.jpg|[[Plasma Cutter (Yellow, huge)]]
File:Taps_Grey.jpg|[[Tap & Die Set (grey)]]
File:Vice_Giant.jpg|[[Vice (giant)]]
File:Welder_MIG.jpg|[[Welder (MIG)]]
File:Welder_Stick.jpg|[[Welder (Stick, orange)]]
File:lathe4.JPG|[[Miniature Lathe (Taig Microlathe II)]]
File:plasma_cutter.thumbnail.jpg|[[CNC Plasma Cutter]]
</gallery>

* Forge (charcoal) - Travis - Semi-permanent Loan - Working - Ask Owner
* Tap & Die set (Mastercraft, blue) - Travis - Donated to Protospace - Working - Self-teach, read/learn how to not break taps before use

==Woodworking/Plastic Tools==

<gallery>
File:Bandsaw.jpg|[[Bandsaw (Green)]]
File:Belt_Sander_Makita.jpg|[[Belt Sander (Makita)]]
File:Chop_Saw.jpg|[[Chop Saw (Ryobi)]]
File:Skil_Saw_BD.jpg|[[Skil Saw (B&D)]]
File:Skil_Saw_Red.jpg|[[Skil Saw (Red)]]
File:Dremel_Mastercraft.jpg|[[Corded Dremel]]
File:Dremel_Grey.jpg|[[Cordless Dremel]]
File:Drill_Makita.jpg|[[Drill (Makita)]]
File:Drill_Press_Jobmate.jpg|[[Drill Press (Jobmate)]]
File:MaxNC10.jpg|[[MAXNC 10 Mill]]
File:Jigsaw.jpg|[[Jigsaw]]
File:Jointer.jpg|[[Jointer]]
File:Planar_Ryobi.jpg|[[Planar (Ryobi)]]
File:Plate_Joiner.jpg|[[Plate Joiner]]
File:Radial_Arm_Saw.jpg|[[Radial Arm Saw]]
File:Reciprocating_Saw.jpg|[[Reciprocating Saw]]
File:Router_Plunge_Makita.jpg|[[Router (Plunge, Makita)]]
File:Sander_Mouse.jpg|[[Sander Mouse]]
File:Sander_Orbital.jpg|[[Sander Orbital]]
File:Scroll_Saw_Grey.jpg|[[Scroll Saw (Grey)]]
File:Scroll_Saw_Blue.jpg|[[Scroll Saw (Blue)]]
File:SCMS_Hitachi.jpg|[[Sliding Compound Miter Saw]]
File:Tablesaw.jpg|[[Table Saw (Craftex)]]
File:Vacuum_Sawdust.jpg|[[Vacuum (sawdust)]]
File:Vice_Wood.jpg|[[Vice (Wood)]]
File:Lathe_Wood_Mini.jpg|[[Wood Lathe]]
</gallery>

* Cordless Drill (Orange) - ?? - ?? - Working - ??

==Misc Tools==

<gallery>
File:Bike_Tire_Jig.jpg|[[Bike Tire Jig]]
File:Dewars.jpg|[[50L Dewars]]
File:Engraver.jpg|[[Engraver]]
File:Vac_Pump.jpg|[[Vacuum Former]]
File:Shop_Vac_Orange.jpg|[[Shop Vacuum (orange)]]
File:Reciprocating_compressor.jpg|[[Two-Stage reciprocating compressor]]
</gallery>

* [[PA System]]
* Sewing Machine (Singer 730) - ?? - ?? - Marginally Working - ??
* Sewing Machine (EuroPro) - ?? - ?? - Needs Fixing - ??
* Sewing Machine (Kenmore) - Gina N - Donated to Protospace - Working - Open To Members
* Vacuum Former (complete) - Lorin - ?? - ?? - ??
* Vinyl Cutter - ?? - ?? - ?? - ??

==Old Equipment Removed==

(In case it's brought back, or, so people who could have sworn we had a tool know it was removed)
(Chronologically, newest removals at the bottom)

<gallery>
File:Compressor_Dewalt.jpg|[[Compressor (Dewalt)]]
File:Drill_Dewalt.jpg|[[Corded Drill (Dewalt)]]
File:3DP_Cupcake.jpg|[[3D Printer (Cupcake)]]
File:3DP_RapMan.jpg|[[3D Printer (RapMan)]]
File:Compressor_Big.jpg|[[Compressor (Big)]]
File:Compressor_White.jpg|[[Compressor (White)]]
File:Bending_Brake.jpg|[[Bending Brake]]
File:Chopsaw_Metal.jpg|[[Chopsaw (Metal)]]
File:OxyAce_Mini.jpg|[[Oxy/Acetylene (mini)]]
File:Vice_Medium.jpg|[[Vice (medium)]]
File:Impact_Driver.jpg|[[Impact Driver]]
File:Pick_N_Place.jpg|[[Pick & Place]]
File:Buffer_Benchtop.jpg|[[Buffer (Benchtop)]]

</gallery>

* 3D Printer (Utilimaker) - Brian Queen - ?? - Working okay, needs heated bed - ??
* Compressor (small/black), Air Tank, Controls & Air Dryer - circuithacker & 19200baud - Loaned While Members - Needs plumbing and wiring fix

Talk:Welcome to Protospace

2014-09-03T18:53:52Z

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[[User:Wdevauld|-W]] ([[User talk:Wdevauld|talk]])

Calgary Mini Maker Faire 2014

2014-09-03T18:46:39Z

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Protospace is attending Calgary Mini Maker Faire 2014, September 6-7. There's a room for hackerspaces, there's 20'x60' area for Protospace. Attendance is expected to be 5000+ people.

==Things To Do==

* <del>New brochure design</del> - Matt & Byron completed. Link here (adblock must be off): https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=26d5e73b65ee2e0a&id=26D5E73B65EE2E0A!1583&Bsrc=Share&Bpub=SDX.SkyDrive&sc=Photos&authkey=!AvpGJzTVwYMI8Yg
* Brochure printing 2000+ copies - Byron printed 700 so far, Dave G has offered to pay for 500 and pick up any more Protospace orders.
* <del>New business cards</del> - Matt & Hayley ordered 1500, will bring Saturday.
* <del>New Protospace table cards</del> - Byron completed & printed 30x.
* Tour video - ???
* Laptop & screen - ???
* Have website content backfilled - ???
* Membership forms - ???

==Protospace Content==

* Danny's Laserpoinies
* Danny's Basszuka
* Danny's Squiggle generator
* Travis's Tank
* Byron's Ghostphone
* Byron's game
* Jim & Shannon C's jetpack
* Matt's Chainmaille
* Matt's Induction Furnce
* Matt's Magnetic Tumbler
* Matt's Oscilloscope video
* Electronics & Welding signs
* Mike Morrow's DIY Spot Welder
* Tormach samples
* Laser Samples (???)
* Hayley's chainmaille Mario inlay
* Dave B's lasercut Calgary coasters & map

==Stuff We Could Bring (Step up if you'll arrange for it)==

* Shannon's 3d printer
* Jim's back-lit Protospace sign from the back door.
* Kevin's magnetohydrodynamic drive
* Jim's circuitboard mill

==How to Help==

* Show up at Makerfaire, Sept 6-7 weekend.
* Help man the booth for an hour or two or all day
* Bring awesome stuff (see above)

==Schedule==

People who are available on floating hours or unscheduled: Matt (anytime), Dave Bernier (2 hours Sunday sometime)

People who've committed to manning the booth (ideally 4+ people for all hours):

{| border="1"
|-
! Hour !! Saturday 06-Sep !! Sunday 07-Sep
|-
| 10am || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 11am || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny, David Bernier
|-
| 12am || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny, David Bernier
|-
| 1pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 2pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 3pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 4pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 5pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || Travis, Byron, Danny
|-
| 6pm || Travis, Byron, Danny || N/A
|-
|}

==Booth Check-out Check-in==

* Brochures
* Business cards
* Power cords (Exact number)
* Power bars (Exact number)
* Monitor & Cables
* Laptop & Cables
* Spot welder
* Oscilloscope
* Tormach samples
* Laser samples
* ... Make sure everything PS-owned that is supposed to leave the building gets added to this list, and checked back in when it's returned home.

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Welcome to Protospace

2014-08-01T18:31:20Z

Wdevauld:

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]] - A gallery of most of our big notable tools, pages for each on who they belong to, who's allowed to use them, etc.

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades| Space Upgrades]]

[[:Category:OngoingProjects|Ongoing Projects]]

[[Workshops| Workshops]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[Obsolete Pages]]

[[FAQ]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Frequently asked questions

2014-07-31T21:39:22Z

Wdevauld:

== What are the facilities? ==

We have a bay, usually called 'The Space', at [http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn #108 1530 27 Ave NE Calgary]

== Equipment and materials ==

Well, we maintain a list of [[Tools_We_Have]] as well as a handy look up for places to [[Where_to_source_tools_and_materials | source materials]]

== What are the open hours? ==

Open to the public? Well we host a meet'n geek almost every Tuesday night. Open, as for in use? Well as a member you can come whenever you'd please. If you are probationary, then you can come whenever you can convince someone else to be at the space.

== What is the sign up process? ==
You pay at a least one month's dues and fill out an application form. Hang around with us a bit, and at the end of a month if you can convince two members to sign on your behalf and nobody is against you becoming a member you are in.

== Who is it suited to? ==

Everyone

== Who is it not suited to? ==

People who are not awesome to others.

== What training (safety, etc) do you need? ==

There is an official safety course for Protospace. This course is a first step in many other courses. Some of the equipment in the space requires training before you can use it, others you just need to be able to handle without hurting yourself or others. Equipment that requires training is usually detailed in the [[Tools_We_Have]] page.

== What are the membership options? ==

Regular, Friend of Protospace and Student. Student and Regular differ only on price. Friends of Protospace can come and use tools under a full member's supervision

== Is there a minimum membership term? ==

I don't know, I don't think so

== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc ==

Nothing formal. The best way to keep track of this is to watch the mailing list.

== How do you get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) ==

Lots of people often fish on the mailing list for help on projects. Often at times you can come to a meet'n geek and people will be spitballing ideas and they turn into projects. Be a spitballer.

== How to gain entry/security/keys ==

You need to be [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=FAQ&action=submit#What_is_the_sign_up_process.3F full member]

== Can I use all of the equipment? ==
Anything that doesn't require training is available right off the hop. Some of the larger (and more dangerous) machines require training.

== When can I visit? ==

Tuesday evenings are the best time to meet the most people

== If I join, when can I use the space? ==

Whenever you'd like

== How much does it cost? ==
$50 a month, or $550 a year.

Students pay less (I'm not sure how much less)

== How can I pay? ==
Paypal is easiest for everyone.

== Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? ==

Full members get a shelf.

If the space you need is larger than can be fit on the shelf you need to pitch it to the membership as [Large_Project_Storage]

== Will you teach me to ...? ==

Depends on who I am. Depends on what ... is. Most protopians will help out if they can. If they can't they will usually point you at someone who will. Keep in mind that everyone is there on their own time, do not expect them to drop everything to train or show you something.

== Are other people interested in the same things I am? ==

Odds are good. Probably frighteningly good.

== I have a great idea, but I don't know how to do it, will you help me? ==

Maybe not me, but someone will. Throw up a question on the discussion list and watch the ensuing madness of ideas rushing through the internet towards your email client.

== Can I make things that I sell? ==

Sure. If you make use of a machine and it requires consumables or you push it through more than enough wear to cause damage, you will be expected to monetarily compensate the space. Also, we are not a production shop. You can't reasonably turn protospace into an assembly facility. If your production stands in the way of others wanting to reasonably use the space, you may have to answer some hard questions.

== How can I get more information? ==

The [FAQ] is a good start :)

The discussion list on Google Groups is a great way to communicate with members.

Coming out to a Meet'n Geek will get you introduced to lots of folks.

Frequently asked questions

2014-07-31T21:08:26Z

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Welcome to Protospace

2013-07-20T16:19:30Z

Wdevauld: /* Happenings At Protospace */

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]] - A gallery of most of our big notable tools, pages for each on who they belong to, who's allowed to use them, etc.

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades| Space Upgrades]]

[[:Category:OngoingProjects|Ongoing Projects]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[Obsolete Pages]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Welcome to Protospace

2013-07-20T16:19:11Z

Wdevauld:

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]] - A gallery of most of our big notable tools, pages for each on who they belong to, who's allowed to use them, etc.

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades]]

[[:Category:OngoingProjects|Ongoing Projects]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[Obsolete Pages]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

SAIT ITTS SECN

2013-07-20T16:13:39Z

Wdevauld:

[[File:SECN_Chassis_rev1.png|thumb|Front view of the chassis]][[File:SECN_Chassis_rev1-2.png|thumb|Rear view of the chassis]]
== Members Involved ==

* Bengizmo
* Standard Toaster
* 4 SAIT ITTS Students

== Project Scope ==

To develop a mobile, solar powered network for emergency response and event coordination.

== Details ==

Working on the progress Bengizmo made last year for his OpenBTS project at SAIT last year, Protospace is the industry sponsor (acting as research consultants) for a kickass wifi project this year

'''Due Date: May 2012'''

== Progress thus far ==

* [http://i.imgur.com/SacPm.png Pictogram mock-up of project]
* Students have been awarded $4300 to pay for the material (except solar panels)
* 10 Mesh potatoes have been ordered
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjOAE5idSG4OdHI3WXpmSkRZMkdEN1hLUEFYcXpCUnc BoM is made], must be modified
* Sketch of Chassis has been created

Update: Jan 18 2012
* Mesh Potatoes have been received
* Flashing of Mesh Potatoes has commenced
* 4 Ubiquiti Nanostations were replaced with 3 [http://ubnt.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=92&category_id=68&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Ubiquiti Rocket M 2.4GHz Radios] and 3 [http://www.ubnt.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=96&category_id=74&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Ubiquiti Base Station Antennas] Allowing us full 360 degree coverage
* The new Ubiquiti products have been ordered

== To Do ==
* Recalculate solar power requirements once we have total power specs from equipment

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

3D Printing (archived - 2012)

2013-07-20T16:13:29Z

Wdevauld:

== Members Involved ==

* Bengizmo
* Brian Q
* Codohundo
* Circuithacker
* 19200Baud

== Project Scope ==

To continuously research and develop amateur 3D printing techniques (primarily plastic extrusion).

== Details ==

Protospace has recently had a [http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/6374306633_1e96478b20.jpg Makerbot Cupcake CNC] donated, that is currently not functioning, this is an ongoing project to get it back working again so that Protospace will have a general access 3D printer.

== Progress thus far ==

* RapMan upgraded to firmware 4.2.2
* BFB Axon Software package has been found to be the best at converting STL files to BFB files for the RapMan
* The Rapman is [http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6579842017_6b8f6d554d.jpg printing accurate 3D objects in ABS], haven't tried PLA yet.
* The Makerbot Cupcake CNC has been upgraded to the newest firmware
* Small objects can be printed on the CupCake CNC

== To Do ==
RapMan Upgrades:
* Install new heated print bed - The current bed is warped, and ABS plastic also warps / lifts from the bed because it needs to be heated throughout during the print. Here is the bed Brian ordered (which is also what he will put on his Ultimaker when it arrives next month) > http://mixshop.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=96
* Dual print headers (future upgrade) > http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/store/rapman-31-double-head-extruder-upgrade This will allow us to use both PLA & ABS at the same time to create much more complicated objects with proper structural support. You could also feed one with water soluble filament so that the support structure of an object can be washed away after it's printed.

Cupcake CNC upgrades:
* Filament Spindle MK1 - We can laser cut most of these parts ourselves once the laser is running, the other parts are cheap. Solarbotics installed this on their makerbot, makes it a lot more usable > http://wiki.makerbot.com/spindle-mk1-assembly#toc29
* A new plastruder - the one on our Cupcake CNC is an old revision, we should upgrade to at least a MK6 > http://store.makerbot.com/stepstruder-mk6-plus.html. The kit is currently sold out, but Dana has a contact at Makerbot that we might be able to utilize for sourcing parts.
* New electronics to control the MK6 - This may be difficult to source as there aren't any new boards being produced for the cupcake CNC. Thus, we may have to go with a board developed by a third party > http://koti.kapsi.fi/~kliment/gen3plus/
* Z Crank - we can print it, tis a nice little tweak > http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:975

== Future Additions ==
* Use our existing 3D printers to print replacement parts for themselves
* Print parts for Prusa Mendel Kits
* Source non-printed parts for Prusa Mendel Kits
* Sell Prusa Mendel Kits

== USING THE 3D PRINTERS ==

RapMan:
* Raft must be set at 244 degrees celcius or higher, otherwise it will lift from print bed (this will be fixed once we have the heated bed)
* Object should be set 10 degrees hotter than raft to allow (somewhat) easy separation.

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

3D Scanning (archived - 2012)

2013-07-20T16:13:18Z

Wdevauld:

Here be where you place your research on 3D Scanning

== Members Involved ==

== Project Scope ==

To continuously research and develop amateur 3D scanning techniques (either with a laser a camera).

== Details ==
http://forums.hackaday.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=153
Was the original inspiration, however it is based on ridiculously expensive (399eu) software.

https://github.com/Matt-S/Open3DScanner/wiki
Is more like what I'm proposing to build

Use an arduino, simple L293D bipolar stepper driver circuit, and throw in a 10k? Pot to an analog pin for speed adjustment.

Got a laser, but we may want to play with optics for precision

The hunt for an open source windows GUI software continues, lots exists, but mostly command line

One member offered a kinect,

== Progress thus far ==

== To Do ==

== Future Additions ==

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Chr1stm4s Tr33

2013-07-20T16:13:04Z

Wdevauld:

A Christmas Tree made for Holipalooza!

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/calgaryprotospace/tags/holipalooza/ Flickr photos]

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

RFID Access System

2013-07-20T16:12:56Z

Wdevauld:

== Members Involved ==
* Codohundo (Travis),
* Standard Toaster (Andrew),

== Project Scope ==
To create an arduino controlled door access system without modifying existing hardware.

== Details ==
Travis & Andrew have engineered the RFID access system out of 2 arduinos, a computer PSU, and electronic latch and a netbook.

== Progress thus far ==
* RFID system is up and installed on the side door of the space

== To Do ==
* Clean up cable runs
* Migrate single database onto a cloud based server, accessable remotely
* re-engineer the entire system for the second door in the back

== Access Control ==
[[File:Getto Switch.jpg]]

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Audio Equipment

2013-07-20T16:12:42Z

Wdevauld:

== Members Involved ==
* Bengizmo
* Bree
* Tremaine

== Project Scope ==

To engineer our own live audio equipment, including mixers and speakers.

== Details ==

Bree has designed many of her own sound boards and wants to include Protospace in some future inventions. More details coming soon.

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Aquaponics (archived - 2012)

2013-07-20T16:12:34Z

Wdevauld:

==Project Page==

Several members of protospace have undertaken designing, constructing and operating a [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Aquaponics_Project live aquaponics system in Calgary.]

==Aquaponics==
Aquaponics is a system who's aim is to emulate the natural cycle of growing food as closely as possible. It uses a combination of hydroponic growing with fish care to create a (almost) closed loop system. Basically, fish food is added to the tank, the fish eat it. The fish waste is used to fertilize the plants. Water is recycled in the loop. In a perfect system, the extra plant mater that isn't used by humans could also be used as fish food. A full explination on the Nitrogen cycle can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen_cycle here]

====Lighting====
Natural light is great, but it's not always available. Maybe your house doesn't face south, maybe you live in a cave. Either way, light is how plants do their thing and it also takes a lot of energy. Current lights can easily draw 1000W and cost a [http://www.progressive-growth.com/solarmax.php hundred dollars]. I think we can do better than that. Plants have a very narrow spectrum where they absorb light; so white light isn't really necessarily. With LEDs, the correct spectrum can be used thus creating a more efficient system. If we really want to get fancy, we could liquid cool the LEDs and use that heat to keep the fish at the proper temperature.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grow_light#Luminous_efficiency_of_various_light_sources Luminous efficiency of various light sources]

====Monitoring Progress ====
There are many different things that need to be monitored. Nutrient and pH levels, temperature, flow rates, luminosity and so on. We are going to need some micro controller wizards to whip up some code to keep track of all these data points and log them. We can't figure out our efficiency without numbers. Once we have data we can start comparing it to other systems and tweak as necessary.

For an example as to why monitoring is important, fish and plants need different pH levels, so it must be monitored to keep it in habitable zones for both.

====Tweaks====
There are many different pumps, tanks, filters and systems out there. Should we use a gravity system or multiple pumps? How are we going to deal with heavy metals? What about bacteria? (Good and bad)

All sorts of questions since this is a relativity new science. That's what makes it awesome.

====System Risk Factors====

* Pest infestation
* Microbial infection (pythium, et al)
* Nutrient factors (pH, oxygenation, chemical concentration(s) of ammonia, etc)
* Outside contamination (mishandling, foreign introduction of organic or inorganic material)
* Systemic shock (spikes or troughs due to temperature controls, nutrient issues, stress etc)

Significant research data exists regarding an aquaponics research project in Brooks, Alberta conducted in 2003-2005 (insert citation to CDC Brooks project, Savidov et al 2003-2005). Of particular interest is the team's findings regarding plant yield compared to organic soil-based production and current mainstream hydroponic production in Alberta.

The study found plant yields were "considerably higher than average in organic greenhouse production based on soil, but still 15% - 25% lower than average yields in mainstream greenhouse vegetable production based on hydroponics." (insert citation to CDC Brooks Project, section 3.1.2.1). The research document further examines the potential causes, notably a "lack of experience resulted into a massive loss of plants caused by disease and pest infestation during winter period 2003-2004."

Further research reveals a local strain of Pythium Aphanidermatum was largely responsible for major plant loss, including mention of prevention measures to adopt in the future. As a result, plant yields exceeded the industry average in 2004/2005, over the previously observed performance in 2003/2004 (reference Figure 3 and 4 in CDC Brooks project, page 14 and 15).

==Other Groups==
[http://www.edmontonaquaponics.org/ EDMONTON AQUAPONICS]

[http://aquaponicsjournal.com/docs/articles/Evaluation-of-Aquaponics-Technology-in-Alberta.pdf An article about a setup in Brooks]

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Pinball machine (Williams Road Kings) ID:129

2013-07-20T16:12:05Z

Wdevauld:

Pinball machine repair/refurbish

To do:

Functional:
-Diagnose fuse blowing problem:
Likely culprit - bad solenoid on jet bumper (already disassembled - discoloured)

-Replace all rubber bumpers

-Realign flippers

-Descale copper contacts/better current flow = better power from flippers

-Optional; replace lights with led equivalent/re wire motherboard to work with leds.

-Resolder top front speaker wires, only internal speaker works - top disconnected

-Find replacement coin rejector - player 2 quarter slot rejector missing

Formal:
-redo exterior paint job, replace decals on side (repaint? vinyl decal?)
--image original artwork
--sand down to wood
--prime and seal
--reapply artwork

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

LEDHorn

2013-07-20T16:11:54Z

Wdevauld:

==Scope==
Programmable LED strip that displays text in the back of a vehicle window.

Note: Operation of this is illegal in Alberta while driving vehicle.

==Details==

===Components===
* Project box with screen & keyboard/power/ps2keyboard inputs
* 0-9 digit keypad
* 2-3' LED matrix strip
* Car adapter

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Tesseract

2013-07-20T16:11:46Z

Wdevauld:

Faby & Kirk went to great lengths to finish a project for East Village - the Tesseract Tree Topper.

[http://fabymartin.com/2011/12/tesseract/ Faby's detailed blog post]

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

F4Runner - Storm Chaser

2013-07-20T16:11:38Z

Wdevauld:

'''Project''': Tremaine Lea

'''Started''': October 2010

Quick bookmark for now, I'll be populating this spot shortly with details around my complete tear down and rebuild of a 91 Toyota 4Runner for storm chasing.

==To do==

* <del>Replace distributor </del>

* Set engine to base timing, set timing

* <del>Replace 'check engine' bulb </del>

* Double check connections on back of instrument panel (speedometer not working)

* Power in headliner for embedded usb hub (to charge GoPro and Garmin)

* heat resistant LED's for inside of hood

* outdoor LED's (red or RGB) tied to brake lights

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

MaerFoxo

2013-07-20T16:11:29Z

Wdevauld:

= Grado SR-80 Recable =
I have a busted pair of Grados I want to recable.

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Drinkbot

2013-07-20T16:11:16Z

Wdevauld:

A spinoff of Evil Mad Science's Drinkbot 2.0, our drinkbot is a work of art (in progress).

[http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6107/6273317285_24fd765c0b.jpg Drinkbot in progress]

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

OpenBTS

2013-07-20T16:11:06Z

Wdevauld:

== Members Involved:==

* Bengizmo
*Standard Toaster

== Project Scope ==

To set up an open source GSM base station at the space.

== Details ==

I have in my possession 2 USRPs from Ettus Research for use with the OpenBTS software package.

== Progress thus far ==
* OpenBTS 2.6 was installed and tested last year at SAIT
* USRPs are at the space.
* Bengizmo has allocated a netbook for use with OpenBTS

== To Do ==
* Configure both USRPs with 52MHz TCXO clocks (might have to bug Eugene for this)
* Install and configure OpenBTS 2.8
* create a semi-permanent installation of OpenBTS at the space
* Find a SIP/IAX provider to route calls through VoIP

== Future Additions ==
* Buy Range Networks OpenBTS development kit
* set up more base stations in Calgary

--[[User:Bengizmo|Bengizmo]] 01:54, 27 December 2011 (MST)

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Scoperta

2013-07-20T16:10:28Z

Wdevauld:

==Members Involved==

* Jim Akeson
* Mike Hermann
* Dan Damron
* Christine Akeson

== Project Scope ==

Build and maintain a fleet of Robotic frames complete with a variety of props that bolt to the top.

== Details ==

TBD

'''Due Date: Ongoing'''

== Progress thus far ==

* 5 Robotic Frames have been created
* Custom H-Bridge Electronics have been manufactured
* Custom Remote Control Software
* Custom Wired Control Software
* Multiple props - 3 armchairs, a loveseat, and a coffee table
* Homemade Segway like device

Update: July 17, 2013

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Welcome to Protospace

2013-07-17T14:08:01Z

Wdevauld: /* Ongoing Work */

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

With the inevitable discourse that comes from doing this, we invite you to use the [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/protospace-discuss Protospace Discuss Google Group] to get the most excellent response.

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]]

[[Tools We Want]]

[[Protospace Materials]]

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades]]

[[Projects]]

[[Initiatives]]

[[Events]]

[[Workshops]]

[[Monthly Meetings]]

[[Open House Planning]]

== Ongoing Work ==

[[:Category:OngoingProjects|Ongoing Projects]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[How to run the PA System]]

Skill Sets: [[Member Skill Sets|Got'em]] | [[Skills Needed|Need'em]]

[[Employment|Job Board]]

[[Event Checklist]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Category:Ongoing projects

2013-07-17T14:06:45Z

Wdevauld: /* HowTo */

==Policy==
# Projects worked on or stored in the common area, whether personal or for Protospace, require approval from the membership.
# For approval consideration, projects must state a timeline with milestones that its sponsors commit to.
# Projects must state or be given a work/storage location that the membership approves and the sponsors commit to.
# Projects must be documented and at minimum weekly updates given on the wiki, even if no progress is made, else sponsors are confirming their project is abandoned.
# If timeline/milestones have failed to be met, sponsors are required to remove their project without being asked. If not removed, this is the sponsor confirming for everyone that it's now garbage of free-for-all.
# After 1 week physically removed from Protospace, projects can be re-pitched to the membership with a new timeline and brought back if approved.
# Timelines can be adjusted with a new pitch at the 50% mark, based on success of updates/progress, but no floating deadlines.
# If contact information is left, a 1 week grace period is allowed for contact and actual removal in the case of a failed milestone, timeline, or weekly update. A parking ticket will be placed and signed by the person who has contacted the project owner. This is not an extension, it's a removal period.
# No grace period is given for things left without approval.
# One week debate period for uncertain, sudden donations brought to the space.
# All items in common areas must be tagged to identify item and owner, donations included. Unlabelled are considered common items.
==HowTo==
# Create a new page in the wiki
# In the editor enter: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Template:ProjectStorage}}</nowiki></code>
# Save
# Edit to add the appropriate information, decorate as you see fit

Category:Ongoing projects

2013-07-17T14:05:41Z

Wdevauld:

==Policy==
# Projects worked on or stored in the common area, whether personal or for Protospace, require approval from the membership.
# For approval consideration, projects must state a timeline with milestones that its sponsors commit to.
# Projects must state or be given a work/storage location that the membership approves and the sponsors commit to.
# Projects must be documented and at minimum weekly updates given on the wiki, even if no progress is made, else sponsors are confirming their project is abandoned.
# If timeline/milestones have failed to be met, sponsors are required to remove their project without being asked. If not removed, this is the sponsor confirming for everyone that it's now garbage of free-for-all.
# After 1 week physically removed from Protospace, projects can be re-pitched to the membership with a new timeline and brought back if approved.
# Timelines can be adjusted with a new pitch at the 50% mark, based on success of updates/progress, but no floating deadlines.
# If contact information is left, a 1 week grace period is allowed for contact and actual removal in the case of a failed milestone, timeline, or weekly update. A parking ticket will be placed and signed by the person who has contacted the project owner. This is not an extension, it's a removal period.
# No grace period is given for things left without approval.
# One week debate period for uncertain, sudden donations brought to the space.
# All items in common areas must be tagged to identify item and owner, donations included. Unlabelled are considered common items.
==HowTo==
# Create a new page in the wiki
# Click on link and in the editor enter: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Template:ProjectStorage}}</nowiki></code>
# Save
# Edit to add the appropriate information, decorate as you see fit

Welcome to Protospace

2013-07-17T14:05:01Z

Wdevauld:

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

With the inevitable discourse that comes from doing this, we invite you to use the [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/protospace-discuss Protospace Discuss Google Group] to get the most excellent response.

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]]

[[Tools We Want]]

[[Protospace Materials]]

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades]]

[[Projects]]

[[Initiatives]]

[[Events]]

[[Workshops]]

[[Monthly Meetings]]

[[Open House Planning]]

== Ongoing Work ==

[[:Category:OngoingProjects]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

[[How to run the PA System]]

Skill Sets: [[Member Skill Sets|Got'em]] | [[Skills Needed|Need'em]]

[[Employment|Job Board]]

[[Event Checklist]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Category:Ongoing projects

2013-07-17T14:03:10Z

Wdevauld: Created page with "==Policy== # Projects worked on or stored in the common area, whether personal or for Protospace, require approval from the membership. # For approval consideration, projects ..."

==Policy==
# Projects worked on or stored in the common area, whether personal or for Protospace, require approval from the membership.
# For approval consideration, projects must state a timeline with milestones that its sponsors commit to.
# Projects must state or be given a work/storage location that the membership approves and the sponsors commit to.
# Projects must be documented and at minimum weekly updates given on the wiki, even if no progress is made, else sponsors are confirming their project is abandoned.
# If timeline/milestones have failed to be met, sponsors are required to remove their project without being asked. If not removed, this is the sponsor confirming for everyone that it's now garbage of free-for-all.
# After 1 week physically removed from Protospace, projects can be re-pitched to the membership with a new timeline and brought back if approved.
# Timelines can be adjusted with a new pitch at the 50% mark, based on success of updates/progress, but no floating deadlines.
# If contact information is left, a 1 week grace period is allowed for contact and actual removal in the case of a failed milestone, timeline, or weekly update. A parking ticket will be placed and signed by the person who has contacted the project owner. This is not an extension, it's a removal period.
# No grace period is given for things left without approval.
# One week debate period for uncertain, sudden donations brought to the space.
# All items in common areas must be tagged to identify item and owner, donations included. Unlabelled are considered common items.
==HowTo==
# Add link to the ongoing work area in the wiki
# Click on link and in the editor enter: <code><nowiki>{{subst:Template:ProjectStorage}}</nowiki></code>
# Save
# Edit to add the appropriate information, decorate as you see fit

Template:Project storage

2013-07-17T13:58:16Z

Wdevauld:

==Info==

Member name:

Member contact:

Project name:

Storage location:

Completion Date:

==Updates==

YYYYMMDD - Created the project storage page in the wiki

[[Category:OngoingProjects]]

Setting up the project storage area

2013-07-17T05:37:04Z

Wdevauld:

==Info==

Member name: Simple Example

Member contact: info@protospace.ca

Project name: Set up the project storage policy

Storage location: the internet

Completion Date: Dec 31

==Updates==

YYYYMMDD - Created the project storage page in the wiki

Setting up the project storage area

2013-07-17T05:35:03Z

Wdevauld:

==Info==

Member name:

Member contact:

Project name:

Storage location:

Completion Date:

==Updates==

YYYYMMDD - Created the project storage page in the wiki

Setting up the project storage area

2013-07-17T05:31:45Z

Wdevauld: Created page with "{{Template:ProjectStorage}}"

Welcome to Protospace

2013-07-17T05:31:29Z

Wdevauld: /* Ongoing Work */

'''Welcome to the Wiki of [http://www.protospace.ca/ Protospace] - Calgary's Local Hackerspace!'''

Our goal at Protospace is to facilitate innovative and collaborative projects in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
This wiki is for our members to use and for the public to see.

[[File:Protospace Address.png|frame|alt=Protospace Address|[http://goo.gl/maps/Z4NCn Google Map]]]

== To The Members ==

'''''This wiki is a knowledgebase to organize projects, ideas and dynamic information.'''''

To create your wiki account, go here: [http://wiki.protospace.ca/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Main+Page Create New Account]

Please add and edit pages to document things you've done or planned, but please try to be organized and follow existing conventions. '''''Be Excellent to Each Other.'''''

With the inevitable discourse that comes from doing this, we invite you to use the [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/protospace-discuss Protospace Discuss Google Group] to get the most excellent response.

== Tools At The Space ==

[[Tools We Have]]

[[Tools We Want]]

[[Protospace Materials]]

== Happenings At Protospace ==

[[Space_upgrades]]

[[Projects]]

[[Initiatives]]

[[Events]]

[[Workshops]]

[[Monthly Meetings]]

[[Open House Planning]]

== Ongoing Work ==

[[How to run the PA System]]

[[Setting up the project storage area]]

== Resources & Information ==

[[Protospace Membership Guidebook]]

[[Where to source tools and materials]]

Skill Sets: [[Member Skill Sets|Got'em]] | [[Skills Needed|Need'em]]

[[Employment|Job Board]]

[[Event Checklist]]

== Links ==

[http://protospace.ca Main Site]

[https://groups.google.com/group/protospace-discuss Discussion List]

[http://protospace.ca/blog Blog]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/66018539@N08/ Flickr]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospace Twitter]

[http://www.facebook.com/groups/43079798204/ Facebook]

[http://www.youtube.com/user/calgaryprotospace?feature=g-all-u Youtube]

[https://twitter.com/#!/protospacedoor Protospace Open/Closed Status Twitter Account]

Template:Project storage

2013-07-17T05:30:19Z

Wdevauld: A very preliminary stab

==Info==

Member name:

Member contact:

Project name:

Storage location:

Completion Date:

==Updates==

YYYYMMDD - Created the project storage page in the wiki

Jointer, grey ID:73

2013-02-01T22:53:11Z

Wdevauld:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Jointer
|model="Its grey" --The Owner
|serial=??
|owner=Jim Akeson
|loanstatus=Semi-Permanent Loan
|arrived=Pre 2013
|location=Woodworking Shop
|status=Functional (needs repair, see notes
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|certification=Demo/Notes Required
|itemphoto=[[File:Jointer.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Usage Notes==

* Boards must be ABSOLUTELY FREE of nails, staples, screws, or other metal. Check boards thoroughly each and every time, make no presumptions. One mistake will chip blade and render it useless (drum blades are very expensive).

==Specs==

* Similar to [[Planar_(Ryobi)|Planar]] but for planing boards edge-wise versus flat on planar.
* Ensures multiple boards will be same width
* ??

==Repair Notes==

* Needs to be mounted to base
* One adjustment dial is shattered, needs repair
* Requires a belt

Where to source tools and materials

2013-01-13T20:10:29Z

Wdevauld: /* Local */ adding CESCO

== 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: (403) 974-3240
: 
: [http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Paint & Plastics]
: Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
: Phone: (403)252-8368
: 
: [http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ SABIC's Polymershapes]
: Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
: Phone: (403) 250-1670
: 
: [http://cesco.ca Canadian Engravers Supply] (Laminate Acrylic)
: Address: 4730 - 14th St NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
: Phone: (403)250-6774
===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

Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Craftex B013N)

2012-12-19T14:50:46Z

Wdevauld:

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|toolname=Band Saw (Horizontal)
|model=Crafted B013N
|serial=??
|owner=Jim Akeson
|loanstatus=Loan to Space
|arrived=Dec 2012
|location=Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|certification=??
|itemphoto=[[File:BandSawHorizontal.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Notes==

* You Break it, You Fix it

==Specs==
Capacity: At 90 degree 4" x 6" rectangular 4 1/2" round

Speed: 80,120,200 FPM

Gearbox: Sealed worm gear

Motor: 1/3 HP, 110V, 1 phase belt drive, sealed worm gear transmission

Table: 8" x 8 3/4" for vertical use

Ball bearing drive wheels and blade guides

Auto shut off

Blade size 1/2" x .025" x 64 1/2"

Gross weight: 50kg.

Carton size: 15" x 13" x 41 1/2"

Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Craftex B013N)

2012-12-19T14:49:45Z

Wdevauld:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Band Saw (Horizontal)
|model=Crafted B013N
|serial=??
|owner=Jim Akeson
|loanstatus=Loan to Space
|arrived=Dec 2012
|location=Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|itemphoto=[[File:BandSawHorizontal.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Notes==

* You Break it, You Fix it

==Specs==
Capacity: At 90 degree 4" x 6" rectangular 4 1/2" round
Speed: 80,120,200 FPM
Gearbox: Sealed worm gear
Motor: 1/3 HP, 110V, 1 phase belt drive, sealed worm gear transmission
Table: 8" x 8 3/4" for vertical use
Ball bearing drive wheels and blade guides
Auto shut off
Blade size 1/2" x .025" x 64 1/2"
Gross weight: 50kg.
Carton size: 15" x 13" x 41 1/2"

File:BandSawHorizontal.jpg

2012-12-19T14:47:38Z

Wdevauld:

Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Craftex B013N)

2012-12-19T14:46:32Z

Wdevauld:

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|toolname=Band Saw (Horizontal)
|model=Crafted B013N
|serial=
|owner=Jim Akeson
|loanstatus=Loan to Space
|arrived=Dec 2012
|location=Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|itemphoto=[[File:BandSawHorizontal.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Notes==

* You Break it, You Fix it

==Specs==

Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Craftex B013N)

2012-12-19T14:46:02Z

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{{Template:EquipmentPage
|toolname=Band Saw (Horizontal)
|model=Crafted B013N
|serial=
|owner=Jim Akeson
|loanstatus=Loan to Space
|arrived=Dec 2012
|location=Metalworking Shop
|status=Working
|permission=Open to Members & Friends
|itemphoto=[[File:Bench_Grinder_Red.jpg|350px|thumb|right|]]
}}

==Notes==

* You Break it, You Fix it

==Specs==