Aspire Camp @ McGrews !!

[bobmoore]

I probably won't be able to get down there. It is a long way. Is there any way for us up north to get any kind of recording or digital photos or ect. Sounds like a great conclave.

[cabnet636]

to provide video feeds and audio would be an expense and effort that will take away from the gathering and exchanging of information, all who participate are voluntary and do so at thier own expense, the 45.00 cost covers renting a screen, a projector, a projector, tables chairs an excellent BBQ lunch, coffe drinks and donuts throught out the gathering. in the three i have held i have always come out of pocket to hold them yet i look at it as an investment in us. it is worth it !!

this year i have added some topics on motion controllers and thier relation ship to aspire, i have asked someone to speak on shopbot and am hoping this will happen.. i always video these events and maybe this year we will edit it a bit, yet if all we had to do was gather the speakers look into a camera and feed it to ones garage or shop then it probably would not happen.. these events strengthen our friendships and community and i look forward to meeting all personally. we are about 60% registered so we have crossed the fun mark and all the cast of this is attending !!

[bcondon]

Jim,

Is there still room at the camp?

Thanks
Bob Condon

[cabnet636]

we are at 80 and i expect to fill up in the next two weeks i am getting 3-5 registrations a day gonna cap it at 125, ryan is gonna bring a desktop and we are promoting some more dialog on controllers and such

[cabnet636]

filling up quick we are in the last two weeks and with joe crumley coming i feel like we are getting a visit from the pope !! he has said he has a few post holes left and may bring them with him !! i had so many inquires i added 15 seats

[rcnewcomb]

I really wish I could join you this year but I just can't spare the time.

Give my regards to everyone.

[jerry_stanek]

I wish I knew if I will be working that week end as I would like to attend. I won't know till next week

[cabnet636]

randall was our speaker last year, will be missed jerry it would be good to meet, you all are welcome

[cabnet636]

Columbia Aspire User Meeting – March 2012

Friday
09:00 – 10:00 Introduction and start of Aspire basics (James Booth)
10:00 – 11:-00 Keith Outten
11:00 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 12:30 Aspire Basics - continued (James)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Modelling Projects (James)
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 17:00 Machining Setup and Toolpath Overview (Tim Merrill)

Saturday
09:00 – 10:30 2 Rail Sweep Clinic (James)
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:30 Aspire Tips and Techniques (Michael Tyler)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Gadgets overview - Tool selection and setup tips and tricks (Ryan Patterson)
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 17:00 2D and 2.5D Projects and A.O.B. (James)

[cabnet636]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5-U6U-EqE0