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The USB specification includes details of how various standard devices should communicate so that they Just Work without needing a specific driver for your operating system (OS). The standards don’t include all devices and functionality though, so sometimes manufacturers define new ways to communicate with their device, and write a driver for one or more operating systems. Some manufacturers are open about what they’ve done so that others can write drivers for an OS the manufacturer doesn’t…

The launch attempt for Sunday 16th September has been cancelled. Due to a break in at the Drum Hill launch site we won’t have access to the site for the launch. We now need to make an application for a new range of launch dates, and hope the weather is kind. Watch this space for further developments.

If you already know what a footprint is and why you might want one you can skip this section. A footprint is an extra groundsheet that provides extra protection on rough ground, especially for lightweight tents with delicate groundsheets. They’re also useful if your existing groundsheet is getting a bit leaky. For some tents that pitch inner first they can also give the option of pitching outer first (very handy in the rain!) or without the inner at all.

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In addition to the recently announced meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, we will now be meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. Note that this isn’t quite the same as every other Tuesday, so if in doubt keep an eye on the calendar.

For those who can’t make Thursdays, or just want to meet more often, we’ll be trying Tuesday meetings. We’ll be starting with the first Tuesday of the month, but if it proves popular we may be able to make it more frequent so keep an eye on the calendar. Thanks go to Steve at the Radio Communications Museum for making this possible. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 5th June and subsequent meetings.

One of our Makers, Rob Wilkes, has recently won a Mainframe award for his Lightwave Interactive lighting products. You may have seen his table at the Mini Maker Faire, or some of the prototypes on a Thursday evening over the last couple of years. It’s been interesting to follow the ups and downs of the process from idea through to product, and we look forward to further developments.