Colby College, ME Camp Shopbot !

[billp]

On Saturday, July 13th we will be holding a Camp Shopbot in the Strider Theater on the campus of Colby College, in Waterville, ME. Our host will be John Ervin who has been using his machine to develop theatrical scenery, and props for numerous college productions.
It's a great time to be in Maine, and we'll be open to any suggestions attendees have regarding the agenda. Keep an eye on this thread for more info in the next few weeks. You can contact me with RSVP's, and questions at-
campshopbot@gmail.com

[scottp55]

Bill, My father and I will try to attend, but there are health issues that could throw a spanner in the works right up till the last day. Do we have to register? are there fees involved? What machine do they have? Will follow this thread and keep you updated. Thanks scott

[billp]

Scott,
We'll be sending out the "invitation" e-mail next week, but I will put the two of you on the list with an asterisk. As with all Camps there is NO charge to attend. I'll let our host,John Ervin chime in with info on the machine they are using at Colby. Please keep an eye on this thread for info and updates. Hope the two of you can make it !

[billp]

Here are a few links which should give you info, and directions to the Camp. The first is a link to info on Colby College, while the second will show you where the Runnals Building, Home of the Strider theater is.

http://www.colby.edu/college_cs/visi...directions.cfm

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q...ed=0CAgQ_AUoAg

[scottp55]

Bill, I'm a para in a wheelchair,and I just ass-umed Colby is ADA compliant, but who would I contact up there to make sure I can get into their shop. Thanks and looking forward to my first. Scott

[billp]

Scott,
Let me see if John can't sort that out for us. I'll get back to you as soon as I have the info. If you'll send your e-mail address directly to- campshopbot@gmail.com we can work out the details...

[scottp55]

Bill, caught a virus this am from my sisters hacked computer(it is cleaned up)but it messed up my mail program so have to send it this way. scottkport@gmail.com

[billp]

OK, as soon as I have any pertinent info I'll pass it along to you..

[billp]

"Announcement e-mails"about the Camp have gone out to those in the geographic region surrounding Colby. If you haven't received one in the next few days drop me a note at- campshopbot "at" gmail.com and I'll send it out to you.
We'll have a vacuum system to play with, a Desktop machine, and a Handibot at the Camp for you to learn about.
And we're still open to suggestions regarding topics you are interested in to fill out the agenda. You can use the address above for your thoughts on that.

[bcondon]

I would like to understand why a "should" update my control software.

My system is a 2006 alpha and provides me pleasure every day I use it.

My matra is the well know saying... If it isn't broken, don't fix it.

But am I missing something? I do 2D, 2.5 D and some 3D work with Aspire...

Thanks Bill

I will come form my Camp in Dover Foxcroft Maine to your Shopbot camp at Colby!

Thanks

Bob Condon