[MakeLV] Get money from the Navy to start a Hackerspace!

Mon Nov 14 08:34:15 CST 2011

Could we paint water towers, shipls or bill boards with a helicopter
platform like that? If we could load a description of the surface and an
image into software and control the copter to precisely apply spray paint,
I think we'd have an interesting project.

JSR/

On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:

> One thing comes to mind FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
> http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fll
>
> Maybe we could partner with a local school or Davinci ????
>
> On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM, Will <staticphantom at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We're going to need a concentrated effort on this ONR grant. Right now I
>> don't see how we can qualify at the hacker space because as a whole we
>> haven't completed or have undertaken any projects relevant to the proposal
>> and we haven't held any classes or events geared towards the k-10 crowd.
>> Does anyone know of any projects we could do or at lease work on in pieces
>> for this grant?
>>
>> I know from my experience helicopters and quad copters were amazing. My
>> project did end up getting taken to another university for an ONR grant.
>> That platform that I showed in the youtube video the last time I was at the
>> space was to be used for a river following flying platform. While ambitions
>> for that project are grand, we can build small components for a project
>> like this http://iarc.angel-strike.com/. I ran a group of undergrads
>> working on that project before I left. We had a flying platform at least
>> but it didn't complete it. I'm all ears for any ideas so we can 1) start
>> working and 2) start writing this grant.
>>
>> -Will
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Matthew Tuerk <mtuerk at allentownedc.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Extra fun tonight! IndieMade craft market crafting night
>>>
>>> Matthew Tuerk
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>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Don't wait for me :(
>>> I'm still in Middletown, NJ .... 90 Miles away .... Not looking good
>>> for tonight ....
>>>
>>> --> Rob
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 13:23, Matthew Tuerk <mtuerk at allentownedc.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Let's discuss tonight.
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>>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 1:11 PM, David Smith wrote:
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>>> I will take a look at this.  Most grants will need a non-profit fiscal
>>> agent.  Da Vinci Science Center might be the logical agent on this,
>>> depending on what the RFP says, and what my boss says ;-)
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM, Rob Roschewsk < <rob at pabut.org>
>>> rob at pabut.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> <http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/11/09/get-money-from-the-navy-to-start-a-hackerspace/>
>>>> http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2011/11/09/get-money-from-the-navy-to-start-a-hackerspace/
>>>>
>>>> So ... I think there are a few grant writers out there .... ????
>>>>
>>>> ONR is seeking proposals in support of education programs in STEM. The
>>>> ONR mission of STEM is to foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in
>>>> science, technology, engineering and mathematics nationwide to ensure an
>>>> educated and well-prepared naval and national STEM workforce. In support of
>>>> this mission, the following four investment priorities have been identified:
>>>> ● Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. [Programs
>>>> that fall mostly within Grades K-10]
>>>> ● Engage students in STEM-related hands-on learning activities with
>>>> Naval relevance. [Programs that fall mostly within Grades 3-12]
>>>> ● Educate students to be well prepared for STEM employment in the Navy
>>>> and Marine Corps as well as supporting academic institutions and/or the
>>>> Naval contractor community. [Programs that fall mostly within Higher
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