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KILLSWITCH Cardboard

Larry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:46:07 GMT

→GAMEPLAY: Changed grappling & pinning from 15 to 10 seconds; change stuck or entangled from 5 to 10 seconds and update language to include being stuck in the arena; completely reworded Incapacitated Robots; Updated Declaring the winner to eliminate both lose rule.

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	Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.		Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.
	=== Grappling and Pinning ===		=== Grappling and Pinning ===
	Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of ~~fifteen~~ seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.		Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of ten seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.
	When a pin is released, the attacker must move far enough away after releasing the opponent that the opponent has an opportunity to escape for the pin to be considered released.		When a pin is released, the attacker must move far enough away after releasing the opponent that the opponent has an opportunity to escape for the pin to be considered released.
	=== Stuck or Entangled Robots ===		=== Stuck or Entangled Robots ===
	Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other after ~~five~~ seconds.		Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other or become stuck in the arena itself (''gutters, hazards, floor, etc.'') after ten seconds.

	=== Neutral Area Restart ===		=== Neutral Area Restart ===
	Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.		Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.
	=== Incapacitated Robots ===		=== Incapacitated Robots ===
	If a robot ~~does not appear to be able to move freely, the referee may ask that the robot perform~~ a ~~mobility test (drive in a straight line, drive in a figure eight) in order to prove~~ that ~~the robot~~ is still ~~able~~ to ~~compete effectively~~. If the ~~robot fails~~ the ~~test,~~ it ~~is counted as~~ incapacitated and has lost the match.		A fully immobilized robot is a dead robot. Generally a bot that is still trying to fight and that exhibits some form of mobility will be allowed to continue. If a bot has completely lost the ability to move about the arena in some form or fashion it may be declared incapacitated and has lost the match.

	=== Forfeiting ===		=== Forfeiting ===
	At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.		At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.
	=== Declaring the Winner ===		=== Declaring the Winner ===
	The goal of KILLSWITCH is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will be declared the winner when		The goal of KILLSWITCH is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will be declared the winner when
	• the other robot is incapacitated ~~or out of control~~		• the other robot is incapacitated
	• the other player surrenders		• the other player surrenders
	If neither of these conditions are met~~, both robots lose~~. Remember: the goal ~~isn't to survive, it's~~ to ~~kill.~~		If neither of these conditions are met then the winner will be chosen by the referee and/or crowd choice. Remember: the goal is to have fun!!

	=== Bracketing ===		=== Bracketing ===
	Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.		Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.
	Upon suffering a loss in the Warrior's Bracket, robots that are still operable (or that can be made so) will be randomly seeded in the Losers' Bracket.		Upon suffering a loss in the Warrior's Bracket, robots that are still operable (or that can be made so) will be randomly seeded in the Losers' Bracket.
	A loss in the Loser's Bracket means a robot is out of the competition.		A loss in the Loser's Bracket means a robot is out of the competition.

Killswitch Rules 2024

Larry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:40:11 GMT

Undo revision 5346 by Larry (talk)

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FreeCAD

Billy — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:09 GMT

Installation

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
			As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====		===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====

	* MacOS installation note: You may need to run <code>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/FreeCAD.app</code> before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. ~~(HT: adam_williams)~~		* MacOS installation note: You may need to run <code>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/FreeCAD.app</code> before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD.
	* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:		* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:
	** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.		** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.
	** Enable Developer Mode: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > For developers and enable Developer Mode to allow installation of apps from any source.		** Enable Developer Mode: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > For developers and enable Developer Mode to allow installation of apps from any source.
	** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.		** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.

	As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===

FreeCAD

Larry — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:27:19 GMT

Installation

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	** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.		** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.

	As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD ~~1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1~~. This version is preferred because it ~~is stable and~~ includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases~~/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1~~		As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===
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	=== NibblerBOT ===		=== NibblerBOT ===
	Configuration changes to FreeCAD necessary for it to work properly with NibblerBOT are accomplished through the installation of the ~~[https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-FreeCAD~~ KM-FreeCAD Addon]. Once installed it will provide the ability to directly send your Post Process to our CNC, templates for quick setup of jobs, enable certain experimental features, and most importantly it integrates the NibblerBOT tool library with FreeCAD so it is always current and the tools are available for direct selection from within your jobs.		Configuration changes to FreeCAD necessary for it to work properly with NibblerBOT are accomplished through the installation of the '''KM-FreeCAD Addon'''. Once installed it will provide the ability to directly send your Post Process to our CNC, templates for quick setup of jobs, enable certain experimental features, and most importantly it integrates the NibblerBOT tool library with FreeCAD so it is always current and the tools are available for direct selection from within your jobs.

	If you have never had a version of FreeCAD earlier than 1.1.x installed on your computer you should be able to follow these steps to install the KM-FreeCAD Addon.		If you have never had a version of FreeCAD earlier than 1.1.x installed on your computer you should be able to follow these steps to install the KM-FreeCAD Addon.

Cardboard Build Resources

Larry — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:01:43 GMT

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	!		!
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	\|Basic ~~rectangular~~ Vertical Spinner		\|Basic Rectangular Vertical Spinner
	\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/jRYpkBkxwzMWTaK .svg file]		\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/jRYpkBkxwzMWTaK .svg file]
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	<nowiki>**</nowiki> Some batteries may be a tight fit in the battery bay, I'd suggest putting a ribbon or similar under the battery to facilitate easy removal if this is the case for you.		<nowiki>**</nowiki> Some batteries may be a tight fit in the battery bay, I'd suggest putting a ribbon or similar under the battery to facilitate easy removal if this is the case for you.
	\|[[File:Cardbot 1 VS.png\|thumb\|123x123px]]		\|[[File:Cardbot 1 VS.png\|thumb\|123x123px]]
			\|-
			\|Class Style Base - Rectangle
			\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/CxXLjNyFFq4Cjik .svg file]
			\|
			\|The rectangle version of the class style base.
			\|[[File:KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Rectangle.png\|thumb\|126x126px]]
			\|-
			\|Class Style Base - Round
			\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/X3DZA2mi49yr7en .svg file]
			\|
			\|The round version of the class style base.
			\|[[File:KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Round.png\|thumb\|126x126px]]
	\|}		\|}


	== Weapon Files ==		== Weapon Files ==

File:KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Round.png

Larry — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:05:24 GMT

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KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Round

File:KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Rectangle.png

Larry — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:03:46 GMT

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KILLSWITCH Class Style Base-Rectangle

File:KILLSWITCH Class Style Base - Rectangle.png

Larry — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:01:48 GMT

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KILLSWITCH Class Style Base - Rectangle

Authorization

Ashley.Gienow — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:51:20 GMT

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	==Arts and Crafts==		==Arts and Crafts==
	*~~Stained Glass area~~		*none

	==Woodworking==		==Woodworking==

FreeCAD

Amos1 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:56:03 GMT

Update the command that removes the quarantine flag on mac to do only that and not ALL flags

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	===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====		===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====

	* MacOS installation note: You may need to run "xattr-c /Applications/~~FreeCad~~.app" before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)		* MacOS installation note: You may need to run <code>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/FreeCAD.app</code> before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)
	* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:		* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:
	** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.		** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.

KILLSWITCH

Larry — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:46:09 GMT

Added link to 2025 Fall Market media

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	=== Selected previous year's entries for inspiration! ===		=== Selected previous year's entries for inspiration! ===

			* [https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/A3QwGKEMT3Q797p 2025 Fall Market Video & Pics]
	* [[2018 Killswitch Robots\|2018]]		* [[2018 Killswitch Robots\|2018]]
	* [[2017 Killswitch Robots\|2017]]		* [[2017 Killswitch Robots\|2017]]

FreeCAD

Larry — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:29:44 GMT

Added notes about installing unsigned applications

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===

			===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====

			* MacOS installation note: You may need to run "xattr-c /Applications/FreeCad.app" before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)
			* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:
			** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.
			** Enable Developer Mode: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > For developers and enable Developer Mode to allow installation of apps from any source.
			** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.

	As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1		As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1
	~~MacOS installation note: You may need to run "xattr-c /Applications/FreeCad.app" before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)~~

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===

User:Mydisp16@gmail.com

Maintenance script — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:34 GMT

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User:DocEck

DocEck — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:09:47 GMT

create

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DocEck in real life is Jay Eckles.

[[File:Jay Eckles Headshot 2024.jpg|alt=white male, glasses, beard, short brown and gray hair|thumb]]

File:Jay Eckles Headshot 2024.jpg

DocEck — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:08:07 GMT

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What Jay looks like

NibblerBOT Feeds Speeds

DocEck — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:02:48 GMT

row entry for MDF tool 40

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	\|Good		\|Good
	\|@~~docek~~		\|@doceck
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	\|Texas Ebony		\|Texas Ebony
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	\|Good		\|Good
	\|@~~docek~~		\|@doceck
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	\|		\|MDF
	\|		\|40
	\|		\|18k
	\|		\|80
	\|		\|30
	\|		\|Pocket and Profile
	\|		\|Good
	\|		\|@doceck
	\|}		\|}

FreeCAD

DocEck — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:59:03 GMT

Installation: Added note on running xattr provided by adam_williams in mattermost

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
	As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1		As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1
			MacOS installation note: You may need to run "xattr-c /Applications/FreeCad.app" before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. (HT: adam_williams)

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===

BoardMeeting202603

Tracy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:54:20 GMT

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	=== Minutes ===		=== Minutes ===
	~~February~~ 15, 2026 virtually via Big Blue Button		March 15, 2026 virtually via Big Blue Button
	* Start time: 4:00 PM		* Start time: 4:00 PM
	* Attendance: Issac M., Sue J., Jondale S., Tracy H., Billy H., Daryl H., Sean S.		* Attendance: Issac M., Sue J., Jondale S., Tracy H., Billy H., Daryl H., Sean S., Russell P
	* ~~Ten~~ general members also in attendance		* Eleven general members also in attendance

	Votes		Votes
			*Voted unanimously to bring on Mandy as new 3d Printing Czarina! Yay!

			Meeting end: 4:55 PM
	Meeting end: 5:45 PM

	=== Supplemental Notes ===		=== Supplemental Notes ===

	==== Issac: President ====		==== Issac: President ====
			*Spark news: progress on the lease but now stalled again, we're working with our lawyer to present a new copy and hope we can get it all set in the near future
			*Some people have asked - can we mount a mesh antenna on the roof? Whatever we do, it should be that people can access it while still being only on open source tech. We'll see what happens after we get on with fixing the roof. Other than that, no concerns.
			*Maker Market: Not much to say - will keep it on the agenda so we move it forward
			*Board Retreat this month! Don't forget to be there!

	==== Sue: Treasurer ====		==== Sue: Treasurer ====
			*Building fund trucking along, got some donations this past month - yay
			*We're paying more for some things but our insurance has ended up lower than we estimated so it is a wash

	==== Tracy: Membership Director ====		==== Tracy: Membership Director ====
			*Members: 413
			*Fundraiser update: Really have to ping BKS and make it a weekly reminder
			*Applied for two grants last night - one for $15k and one for $10k, found two more and a list that I'm going to look into
			*Wondering if the love.knoxmakers.org page is updating with total - there were two donations this past month and I think some people turned on auto-donate

	==== Russell: Community Director ====		==== Russell: Community Director ====
			*Met with Elena and made some ideas how to redesign and update the space -especially making the entrance more inviting
			*Talks and Crafts: Full calendar on Tuesdays!
			**Possibly talked about the Fifth Tuesday being Tech Stuff Office Hours (but not this month, it's already booked)
			*There is a newsletter going out soon
			*There is a new Tool Instruction sheet for bandsaws - hoping to work though one per month

	==== Jondale: Tech Director ====		==== Jondale: Tech Director ====
			*KMIT has been looking at cameras - putting an order in to give more coverage
			*Looking at changing the TPU unit - will check that out on Tuesday
			*Ordered some units to help increase internet to the Blacksmith (and cameras)
			*Mayor's Maker Council - last meeting was cancelled, next one is this Tuesday

	==== Daryl: Communications ====		==== Daryl: Communications ====
			*Needs to sit down with Jondale and meet about how the new website and Jondale's fancy goodies can work together

	==== Sean: Creative Director ====		==== Sean: Creative Director ====
			*Sean's cat literally just threw up as his turn came up
			*Submitted Market to couple of community calendars
			*Pitched a story for Inside Knoxville to visit on a Tuesday - will keep bugging them - they haven't visited since 2017
			*Ideas about Community Installations (like the Suttree's Landing Park thing that is happening right now)
			*Any tomfoolery? Pi Day was fun!

	==== Billy: Facilities ====		==== Billy: Facilities ====
			*Roof update: Russell usurped Billy on this one - he has a proposal he will forward on to the board for consideration
			**Still not sure on handling the trees overhanging the roof
			*Possibly room for more member storage in Woodworking
			*Matt wants to add a gallery wall back against the Member Storage but some finagling must happen first
			*Bathroom light is about to need fixing

	=== Other stuff ===		=== Other stuff ===
			*Nothing!

BoardMeeting202603

Tracy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:09:16 GMT

Created page with " === Minutes === February 15, 2026 virtually via Big Blue Button * Start time: 4:00 PM * Attendance: Issac M., Sue J., Jondale S., Tracy H., Billy H., Daryl H., Sean S. * Ten general members also in attendance Votes Meeting end: 5:45 PM === Supplemental Notes === ==== Issac: President ==== ==== Sue: Treasurer ==== ==== Tracy: Membership Director ==== ==== Russell: Community Director ==== ==== Jondale: Tech Director ==== ==== Daryl: Communications ==== ==..."

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=== Minutes ===
February 15, 2026 virtually via Big Blue Button
* Start time: 4:00 PM
* Attendance: Issac M., Sue J., Jondale S., Tracy H., Billy H., Daryl H., Sean S.
* Ten general members also in attendance

Votes

Meeting end: 5:45 PM

=== Supplemental Notes ===

==== Issac: President ====

==== Sue: Treasurer ====

==== Tracy: Membership Director ====

==== Russell: Community Director ====

==== Jondale: Tech Director ====

==== Daryl: Communications ====

==== Sean: Creative Director ====

==== Billy: Facilities ====

=== Other stuff ===

Board Meetings

Tracy — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:07:53 GMT

2026

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NibblerBOT Feeds Speeds

larry — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:39:17 GMT

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	This page is meant to ~~accumulate~~ real world experience on Feeds & Speeds used on NibblerBOT ~~to date~~. ~~EVERYONE~~ should be able to add their own experiences, please fill out rows completely if ~~adding~~ a new result.		This page is meant to document real world experience on Feeds & Speeds used on NibblerBOT. Everyone should be able to directly add their own experiences, please fill out rows completely if dropping in a new result. If you tried an existing combination and it didn't perform as the original Operator noted then add you experience under theirs, do not delete the original note! If you would prefer to have the info added for you feel free to message the details to @larry on Mattermost and I'll add them.


			For Result, please include something to indicate how the actual operation performed vs. the expected. This can and should be as verbose as necessary to convey what you'd suggest changing to make the operation better. For something that ran as expected 'Good' or similar is fine. If perhaps the feeds were a little too fast then perhaps 'Slow down V and H Feed appx 20%'. Spindle speed too slow? Maybe something like 'Increase spindle speed 30%'. Be descriptive and remember, the goal is to inform the next person that does a similar operation on how to improve the performance if changes are needed.
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NibblerBOT Feeds Speeds

larry — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:16:52 GMT

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This page is meant to accumulate real world experience on Feeds & Speeds used on NibblerBOT to date. EVERYONE should be able to add their own experiences, please fill out rows completely if adding a new result.

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!H Feed (IPM)
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!Operation
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|Texas Ebony
|70
|14K
|80
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|Surfacing
|Good
|@docek
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|Texas Ebony
|31
|18K
|100
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|Profile
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FreeCAD

larry — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:06:26 GMT

Updated preferred FC version as of 3/13

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
	As of ~~February 27~~, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is 1.~~1rc3~~. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/~~FreeCAD~~/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3		As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD 1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1. This version is preferred because it is stable and includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===

FlySky Configuration

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:10:51 GMT

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	\|Factory Reset		\|Factory Reset
	\|If you're using one of the shop controllers for the first time you may wish to factory reset it in order to clear the previous user's customizations.		\|If you're using one of the shop controllers for the first time you may wish to factory reset it in order to clear the previous user's customizations.
			''Note that this is NOT a requirement, just a suggestion. You can go straight to the procedure for 'Configure Single Stick Mode' below and if it works as expected rock on! If not you can return here, reset, and try it again.''

	'''** BEFORE proceeding review the Bind Transmitter and Receiver section below! If you don't have a Binding Plug you may not be able to re-connect your Transmitter and Receiver!'''		'''** BEFORE proceeding review the Bind Transmitter and Receiver section below! If you don't have a Binding Plug you may not be able to re-connect your Transmitter and Receiver!'''
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	\|Bind Transmitter and Receiver		\|Bind Transmitter and Receiver
	\|If you've factory reset your Transmitter if may be necessary to re-bind it to your receiver. You'll need a Binding plug and a way to power the receiver before proceeding.		\|If you've factory reset your Transmitter if may be necessary to re-bind it to your receiver. You'll need a Binding plug and a way to power the receiver (i.e. fully or partially connected up and with the batter as in class) before proceeding. If you've performed a factory reset and the light on the Receiver continually blinks when it and the Transmitter is on then it isn't connecting and this procedure will need to be performed.
	[[File:Binding Plug.png\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:Binding Plug.png\|left\|thumb]]

Cardboard Build Resources

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:59:44 GMT

Updated link to vertical spinner new file.

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	\|Basic rectangular Vertical Spinner		\|Basic rectangular Vertical Spinner
	\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/~~nTiqpMEXHxt2nyc~~ .svg file]		\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/jRYpkBkxwzMWTaK .svg file]
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	\|Fully editable in Inkscape, this file should contain everything you need to laser all the necessary cardboard and baltic birch to complete a full, basic cardboard robot. This was designed around the hardware recommended in the wiki.		\|Fully editable in Inkscape, this file should contain everything you need to laser all the necessary cardboard and baltic birch to complete a full, basic cardboard robot. This was designed around the hardware recommended in the wiki.

KILLSWITCH

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:49:47 GMT

Added link to new FlySky config page.

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	* [[KILLSWITCH_Cardboard_-_Sample_Build\|Cardboard Class Sample Build Parts List]]		* [[KILLSWITCH_Cardboard_-_Sample_Build\|Cardboard Class Sample Build Parts List]]
	* [[Cardboard Build Resources\|Cardboard Class Build Resources]]		* [[Cardboard Build Resources\|Cardboard Class Build Resources]]
			* [[FlySky Configuration]]

	=== Selected previous year's entries for inspiration! ===		=== Selected previous year's entries for inspiration! ===

FlySky Configuration

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:51 GMT

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			An excellent write-up of using the FlySky i6X transmitter, the one you're using, for combat robotics was done some time back by Run Amok Combat Robotics. The basic changes in the table below will get you started but if you want to learn more and go further then you may find some useful information here - http://runamok.tech/RunAmok/flysky_i6.html
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	# Select “YES” to confirm the reset.		# Select “YES” to confirm the reset.

	\|		\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/grCWg4YeA3QsfBy Factory Reset]
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	\|Bind Transmitter and Receiver		\|Bind Transmitter and Receiver
	\|If you've factory reset your Transmitter if may be necessary to re-bind it to your receiver. You'll need a		\|If you've factory reset your Transmitter if may be necessary to re-bind it to your receiver. You'll need a Binding plug and a way to power the receiver before proceeding.
			[[File:Binding Plug.png\|left\|thumb]]

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	'''Put the receiver in bind mode'''		'''Put the receiver in bind mode'''
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	After a few seconds the receiver LED should stop flashing and turn solid. This means the transmitter and receiver are successfully bound.		After a few seconds the receiver LED should stop flashing and turn solid. This means the transmitter and receiver are successfully bound.

	\|		\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/57oTZsaMDYPAB4w Binding Process]
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	\|Configure Single Stick Mode		\|Configure Single Stick Mode
	\|As ~~discusses~~		\|There are many different driving configurations, one of them is 'Single Stick'. This is where you control the direction and speed or your 'bot from the right joystick instead of having to use both.
			'''As a bonus, if you choose this driving style, you can then move your weapon from the default Channel 6 to the now unused Channel 3 and use the left joystick to control that part of your bot!'''
	\|'''Hardware Steps:'''		\|'''Hardware Steps:'''

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	# Press and hold 'Cancel' to exit and save the Elevon settings.		# Press and hold 'Cancel' to exit and save the Elevon settings.
	# Tap 'Cancel' to return to the 'MENU' screen.		# Tap 'Cancel' to return to the 'MENU' screen.
	\|		\|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/254YPJNSkTLk94y Configure Single Stick Mode]
	\|}		\|}

File:Binding Plug.png

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:26:08 GMT

larry uploaded File:Binding Plug.png

New page

Binding Plug

FlySky Configuration

larry — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:23:32 GMT

Created page with "{| class="wikitable" |+ !Function !Description !Steps !Video |- |Factory Reset |If you're using one of the shop controllers for the first time you may wish to factory reset it in order to clear the previous user's customizations. '''** BEFORE proceeding review the Bind Transmitter and Receiver section below! If you don't have a Binding Plug you may not be able to re-connect your Transmitter and Receiver!''' | # Turn on the transmitter. # Press and hold the OK button to e..."

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{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Function
!Description
!Steps
!Video
|-
|Factory Reset
|If you're using one of the shop controllers for the first time you may wish to factory reset it in order to clear the previous user's customizations.
'''** BEFORE proceeding review the Bind Transmitter and Receiver section below! If you don't have a Binding Plug you may not be able to re-connect your Transmitter and Receiver!'''
|
# Turn on the transmitter.
# Press and hold the OK button to enter the System Menu.
# Use the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to “System”.
# Press OK to enter.
# Scroll to “Factory Reset”.
# Press OK.
# Select “YES” to confirm the reset.

|
|-
|Bind Transmitter and Receiver
|If you've factory reset your Transmitter if may be necessary to re-bind it to your receiver. You'll need a
|
'''Put the receiver in bind mode'''
# Insert the bind plug into the receiver port labeled B/VCC.
# Power the receiver (plug battery or ESC power into another channel like CH3).
# The receiver LED should flash quickly, meaning it’s in bind mode.

'''Put the transmitter in bind mode'''
# Turn off your FS-i6X.
# Hold the “BIND KEY” button on the back of the transmitter.
# While holding it, turn the transmitter on.
# The screen will show “RX Binding”.

After a few seconds the receiver LED should stop flashing and turn solid. This means the transmitter and receiver are successfully bound.

|
|-
|Configure Single Stick Mode
|As discusses
|'''Hardware Steps:'''

# Plug left motor ESC → CH1
# Plug right motor ESC → CH2
# On the transmitter go to Functions Setup → Elevon
# Turn Elevon mixing ON

'''Configuration Steps:'''

# Press and hold the 'OK' key 'til the 'MENU' screen appears.
# Tap the 'Down' key to highlight 'Functions setup' -- tap 'OK' to select.
# Use the 'Down' key to scroll down the list to 'Elevon' -- tap 'OK' to select.
# Tap the 'Down' key to turn Elevon 'On'.
# Use the 'OK' key to scroll to 'CH2', then the 'Up' key to set it to 100%. Leave 'CH1' at 50%.
# Press and hold 'Cancel' to exit and save the Elevon settings.
# Tap 'Cancel' to return to the 'MENU' screen.
|
|}

Authorization

Shawng — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:48:58 GMT

more detail in woodworking

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	==Woodworking==		==Woodworking==
	*~~The entire~~ Zone: Woodworking 101		*Woodworking Zone Authorization: Woodworking 101
	*~~Large lathe~~		**Planer, Jointer, Sawstop Table Saw, Drill Press, Router Table, Combination and Spindle Sanders, Miter saw, Compressed Air system, Oneida Dust Collection, and shop powered hand tools.
			*Lathes: Woodworking 102
			**Grizzly, Rikon, and Delta Lathes, sharpening, and associated tools.
			*Bandsaws: Woodworking 103
			**Grizzly bandsaw, Delta bandsaw, and Bridgewood Resaw Bandsaw
			*Tormek Sharpening System.
			**Tormek sharpening system and associated jigs and tools.
	*CNC Router		*CNC Router
			**Nibblerbot CNC router system.

	==Machining==		==Machining==

File:Denso-AE235100-0160.stl

Amos1 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:51:24 GMT

Amos1 uploaded File:Denso-AE235100-0160.stl Denso AE235100-0160 model. Originally from Grabcad:https://grabcad.com/library/denso-throttle-motor-wip-1. If you want it in step you will either need to go to the original source and download there as the wiki doesn't (at time of writing) support uploading step models.

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== Summary ==
Denso AE235100-0160 model. Originally from Grabcad:https://grabcad.com/library/denso-throttle-motor-wip-1.

If you want it in step you will either need to go to the original source and download there as the wiki doesn't (at time of writing) support uploading step models.

User:Wes

Wes — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:18:17 GMT

Created page with "== Project: Video Wall == === Background: === KnoxMakers received a donation from a local sign company, PattisonID, around the Summer of 2024. The donation included approximately the following: (4) LED video walls (1) standalone LED video wall with a mount attached (2) wireless network controllers various cables for connecting to the walls === Discovery: === ==== Standalone video wall: ==== (1) network controllers various was used to connect to the standalone vid..."

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== Project: Video Wall ==

=== Background: ===
KnoxMakers received a donation from a local sign company, PattisonID, around the Summer of 2024. The donation included approximately the following:

(4) LED video walls

(1) standalone LED video wall with a mount attached

(2) wireless network controllers

various cables for connecting to the walls

=== Discovery: ===

==== Standalone video wall: ====
(1) network controllers various was used to connect to the standalone video wall. Through an investigation it was discovered that the passwords for the controller was “123456”. The single video wall has a receiving card with the following information:

==== (4) large video walls: ====
These proved to be the hardest to access and figure out. After trying different passwords, we were unable to access the setup in order to change the display of the walls. We could clearly see that the walls were displaying an advertisement for a Great Wolf Lodge in Canada. At the time we didn’t know how the walls were configured or how the software worked. In our attempt to access the controller, we decided that the only option we had left was to factory reset the device. This obviously caused us to lose all settings for the controller and the wall panels. In technical terms, the panels or walls should be referred to as “cabinets”. This is how the manufacturer of the software refers to them.

We decided to focus on 1 panel as it was easy to work with given the size of the cabinets and the space that we had available, along with power cords and Ethernet cables.

After a time of fumbling in the dark, we discovered some things.

# Accessing the controller is done through software called “ViPlex Express” from NovaStar. This is how the display is sent to the cabinets.
# Configuration of the cabinets and how the receiving cards operates is done through software called “NovaLCT”. This is advanced software along with the configuration and ideally only used if deep troubleshooting is needed.

Both software are free to use, but not open source.

In order for the cabinets to work, we discovered that a configuration file, an rcfgx file, is used to tell the receiving cards what to do and how to operate.

Main Page

Wes — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:46:05 GMT

Added a subsection for projects. This was approved by jondale

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	*Classroom (including A/V systems, administrative storage and server rack) - [https://knoxmakers.org/board-of-directors/ Board of Directors]		*Classroom (including A/V systems, administrative storage and server rack) - [https://knoxmakers.org/board-of-directors/ Board of Directors]
	*Rental Bays (including work bays, pallet racks, and long goods storage) - [https://knoxmakers.org/board-of-directors/ Board of Directors]		*Rental Bays (including work bays, pallet racks, and long goods storage) - [https://knoxmakers.org/board-of-directors/ Board of Directors]

			== Projects: ==

			=== Video Wall - ===

	==Corporate==		==Corporate==

Cardboard Build Resources

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 This group are all about 3.5" in diameter but can easily be scaled larger or smaller, just be sure to ungroup from the hub and scale only the red outline!
 |[[File:Weapon.png|thumb|155x155px]]
 |}