[dms-discuss] This and that and the other, too

[Roland Synnestvedt]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for giving the space some TLC, much appreciated!
Regarding the video-game controller, if you are referring to the one that looks like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcast#mediaviewer/File:Sega-Dreamcast-Cont-n-VMU.jpg I saw it on Monday, it is a Sega Dreamcast controller, and I happen to have an extra Dreamcast at home (it's a videogame console from 2001). 
If it interests anyone, I can donate the console + controller(s) + "Virtual Memory Unit" to the space as a retro entertainment device (you can burn and play games straight from iso to CD-R, including Super Nintendo, Sega Saturn, etc). I was thinking of setting up a little A/V receiver for the projector, which this could then use.
The Dreamcast could also be open to hacking if someone wants to play with unfamiliar architecture (it is networkable and comes with a 56k modem). 
These guys have some interesting and thoroughly documented Linux hacks - http://linuxdc.sourceforge.net/.

So basically, please keep the video game controller :)
I can also take it home if the Dreamcast idea doesn't interest anyone.

Thanks!
-Roland 

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Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:15 PM
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Subject: [dms-discuss] This and that and the other, too

July 24, 2014

Hi gang --

Tonight at the Davis Makerspace:

- I cleaned up a little bit. Flying posterboards from the recent ArtAbout are in the southwest corner; their strings are still suspended from the ceiling near the door. I threw away a number of half-empty bottles of drinking water that were left here and there.

- The shelf on the north side is getting in the way of opening the middle window. As a temporary fix, I moved the shelf away from the window a little bit, but we need a better fix than that. Maybe we should donate the two unused server racks to KDVS or KDRT, to make space for the shelves that we are already actually using?

- We now have three broken toasters (up from two a few weeks ago), a "new" old USB external HDD enclosure, and a used video gamepad/controller... I hereby request permission from the Board to scrap this junk soon, since I haven't noticed anybody asking permission to drop it off here at the Space.

- Tonight Jim Stewart very kindly donated some cups, plates, and tablecloths, to be used for future ArtAbouts; they are under the microwave. Unlike the previously-mentioned junk, this is new material, of obvious value, temporary lifespan, and low volume -- and Jim was polite and open about dropping it off. Thanks, Jim!

- Jim also donated a flat of Izze drinks; they are in the mini-fridge. 
Thanks again, Jim!

'Later!

-- Tim F


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