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  • Lulzbot Giveaway Winner

    Lulzbot Giveaway Winner

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    Travis Megee

    We have won a free Taz 3 3D printer!  Lulzbot hosted a hackerspace giveaway and we were one of the lucky winners.  Many thanks to Derek for putting together our application and congrats to AR on our many opensource contributions.

  • Laser Tube

    Laser Tube

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    Travis Megee

    Our new 80W laser tube has arrived in one piece! Next steps will be: Add additional cooling for water Add framing extension Design and print new tube mounts Install/wire tube and power supply Cut and install skin material for frame extension Realign mirrors  

  • 2600: Check Washing

    2600: Check Washing

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    Travis Megee

    At the last 2600 meeting they demonstrated “check washing”, one of the easiest forms of check fraud to perform.  Though the technique may be decades old and well known, we discussed how the digital age makes it a much bigger threat than ever before and what you can do to protect yourself from it.

  • Introduction to UAV

    Introduction to UAV

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    Gene Jordan

    Sunday evening Arch Reactor held a presentation for the Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Systems (UAS), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).  St. Louis University’s Senior Research Assistant for the Center for Aviation Safety Research, Richard Steckel, cover topics including “the current state of the industry, the booming market for UAV pilot careers in the…

  • 3D Printer Build Night

    3D Printer Build Night

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    Travis Megee

    Last night Arch Reactor hosted a 3D Printer Build Night as part of the St. Louis 3D Printer Meetup Group with at least 35 attendees.  The printer for the evening was a donated PrintrBot kit from one of Arch Reactor’s members.  Since the total assembly time would end up being 12+ hours, Ryan and Scott…

  • 2014 Officer Election Results

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    Chris Weiss

      2014 Board Members President: Chris Weiss Vice President: Joe Cathell Treasurer: Michael K Sgt@Arms: Niels B Secretary: Deech M   Directors  P.R. – Andrew R. Education: John R.  Webmaster: Travis M.    The director position of Social Director was dissolved by unanimous vote. 

  • Fire and Ice Saturday January 25th

    Fire and Ice Saturday January 25th

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    webmaster

    Fire and Ice, Saturday January 25th 2014 7 til 11pm Ages 21 and up http://fireandicestl.org/

  • PJRC Donates Teensy 3.0

    PJRC Donates Teensy 3.0

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    Chris Weiss

    PJRC has graciously sent us a handfull of “cosmetically challenged” Teensy 3.0 development boards!  You may have seen the Teensy 2.0 used in some of the demos we do at various events around town, and this is our first time getting hands on the much faster 32 bit version.  We’ll get these in some members hand…

  • Wreath Making Workshop Saturday Nov. 23rd starting 1:00 – 4:00PM

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    webmaster

    Bring your own wire wreath frame and gloves to protect your fingers from being poked and sappy.   Also anything else you want to add to your wreath.  I will provide greenery, decorative seeds and berries, wire, cutters and instruction. For more information contact cweiss@gmail.com or besa.schweitzer@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/586072968119837/  

  • 3D Printer Meetup Friday Nov. 22nd, 2013 Starting at 7:00PM

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    webmaster

    Come explore the world of 3D printers as Arch Reactor hosts Meet-Up.Com's monthly Saint Louis 3D Printer Meetup.  Learn the different tools, software and hacks being used to generate various textures and results.  Last month had over 40 people in attendance from the entire Saint Louis Bi-State area. http://www.meetup.com/STL-3D-Printing/events/145174022/