1601 Venables St, Vancouver https://vanhack.ca/ 2026-04-09T14:10:55+00:00 https://vanhack.ca/ https://vanhack.ca/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2019-04-09T19:23:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/arduino_test_sketches?rev=1554837780&do=diff Arduino Sketches Swich Controlled Blink Switch Controlled Blink Luke's arduino makefile Luke's arduino makefile + source: git-hub Rough Instructions for OS X * Install ports &lt;code&gt;sudo port install avr-gcc&lt;/code&gt; * follow these steps: forums.ladyada.net/.... * git-pull down my above repo text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/asterisk?rev=1449930676&do=diff Asterisk when setting up your asterisk box you will generally be modifying two files your extensions.conf and your sip.conf or iax.conf. before beginning I think its important to note that I am not a expert at anything.. especially asterisk.. and everything I have learned has come to me on spirit quests(google). so if you see a error or you know a better way please correct me text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/craft_table_doocracy_post_mortem?rev=1449930676&do=diff Do-Ocracy and the craft table, a post mortem Preamble As part of the move to the more awesome, and more expensive bunker location it was decided that we needed to increase membership somewhat to support the new space. Around this time I had the idea of building out a cutting table. My reasoning is that a large cutting table is awesome for sewers/crafters, but hard to have in a Vancouver living space. My hope was this would a) Make the existing sewers/crafters at VHS happy. b) Attract more sew… text/html 2019-04-09T19:22:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/custom_springs?rev=1554837740&do=diff Making Custom Springs You can make custom springs of any size on the lathe with music wire (piano/guitar strings)! D'Addario solid high carbon steel acoustic/electric guitar strings are available from Tom Lee Music for $1 each (#16=0.4mm, #20=0.5mm, #24=0.6mm) and Amazon for a bit more. There are a lot of strings, so look for “Plain Steel Guitar Single String text/html 2021-01-02T00:58:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/dismantle_battery_packs?rev=1609549086&do=diff Harvesting Lithium Ion cells from Tool Battery Packs <WRAP round alert 60%> WIP do not use </WRAP> Warnings <WRAP round important 60%> Lithium Ion cells may catch fire if punctured, heated or short circuited </WRAP> <WRAP round important 60%> Lithium Ion cells may explode if over heated due to another neighboring cell being on fire, or due to heat generated due to a short circuit </WRAP> <WRAP round important 60%> Lithium Ion cells on fire may release a toxic gas, text/html 2019-04-09T19:23:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/encrypted_voip?rev=1554837832&do=diff Encrypted Voip command for create pk12 files usable on android: openssl pkcs12 -export -in client2.crt -inkey client2.key -certfile ca.crt -name ring -out certs.p12 text/html 2019-04-04T22:16:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/ethernet_gateway?rev=1554416219&do=diff Internet of Things and Ethernet Gateway Pin Mapping to Arduino Uno text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/ethernet?rev=1449930676&do=diff Ethernet and Internet theory and fun Ethernet II <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_frame#Ethernet_II> IPv4 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Protocol> ARP <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_Resolution_Protocol> Routing table <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Routing_table> ICMP <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Control_Message_Protocol> UDP <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Datagram_Protocol> DNS <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System> BOOTP/DHCP <http:/… text/html 2017-03-04T22:34:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/fusion360?rev=1488666895&do=diff Introduction Fusion 360 is a cloud-based, multiple environment, 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE (i.e. Computer assisted design, machining, and engineering) software tool. It is similar to other 3D software like Solidworks, CATIA, or Inventor. Not only is it easy to learn, but it also has a reasonably priced subscription model, and also has some attractive (i.e. free) licensing options for students, hobbyists, and enthusiasts. text/html 2017-06-28T18:53:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/laser-etching?rev=1498675991&do=diff This tutorial is a work in progress and will be updated as I get more screenshots and images. I am by no means an expert and if you know of a better way, feel free to join us in the Talk thread. The purpose of this tutorial is to walk you through the steps required to convert a full color image into something the laser cutter can work with to etch the image. For the sake of this tutorial, I am using text/html 2019-04-09T19:24:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/lithium_ion_batteries?rev=1554837899&do=diff About Lithium Ion Batteries Since many people might be using with lithium batteries for the first time, I thought I would mention a few guidelines for those unfamiliar with this most excellent of energy storage media. Lithium cells are not difficult to charge correctly, but they are very particular. To paraphrase a well-known american street sign, &quot;Differ and it will hurt&quot;. The hurting could potentially involve fire and lithium-flavoured brimstone. text/html 2016-09-20T04:52:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/mailinglistworkshopadvice?rev=1474347152&do=diff Some selections from a conversation on the mailing list encouraging people to run workshops, with some good advice. Steven S Hello tl;dr: You should run a workshop or night at VHS on a subject that you are enthusiastic about! We want to know more about what you love to do! text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/making_a_filament_pulley_or_hobbed_bolt?rev=1449930676&do=diff July 12, 2014: First trials conducted by Dan DeGagne and Ashley Webster at the VHS. We adapted the technique used in this video. We began by cutting a groove into the bolt at the desired location. The bolt was inserted into the chuck and turned against a cutter held in the vice. The top bolt is the original from the Tantillus which needs to be replaced. The groove position was measured from the bottom of the bolt head. The bolts were not perfectly straight so the grooves are slightly eccentric,… text/html 2016-03-29T19:09:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/member?rev=1459278559&do=diff What it means to be a member Being a member at VHS is the easiest way to become a cool person. How to become a member Just email the coordinator and signup through paypal/credit card as described here Rights and Responsibilities Don't be a dick! text/html 2019-04-09T19:21:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/moving?rev=1554837711&do=diff How to Move a Hack Space Sometimes VHS has to move. These are some of the things we have learned from previous moves. Form a space-hunting committee The community at large will require extended discussions that aren't always necessary and it's not possible to make everyone happy (see: bikeshedding). A small group of people who take responsibility of finding a best-fit is much easier. text/html 2016-05-19T06:15:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/onboarding?rev=1463638559&do=diff How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed. text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/openbts?rev=1449930676&do=diff OpenBTS 2010-07-04 on Ubuntu 10.04 install deb packages: aptitude install libusrp-dev libosip2-dev libortp-dev git-core gcc build-essential asterisk Configure asterisk The following configuration auto-registers all requested sip extensions and dumps all calls to a conference(meetme) text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/openwrt-wrtu54g-tm?rev=1449930676&do=diff OpenWRT on the WRTU54G-TM Download: openwrt-WRTU54G-TM.7z or alternative link here openwrt-WRTU54G-TM.7z Resetting stock firmware to default settings 1)Unplug the power from the device 2)Plug the power back into the device and wait 30 seconds 2)Using a pin, press and hold the button right beside the port labeled text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/pcb_design_tips?rev=1449930676&do=diff PCB Design Tips Software There are two common free (as in beer) software choices. All are Mac/Linux/Windows supporting. * Eagle <http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/?language=en> * KiCAD <http://www.kicad-pcb.org/display/KICAD/Download+Kicad> As of 2013, Eagle is more widespread in use, there is a much stronger library support available but KiCAD is catching up. text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/propeller?rev=1449930676&do=diff &lt;textile&gt; h1. Propeller Microcontroller The Propeller is a multi-core microcontroller by Parallax. h2. Specs * 8 cores (cogs) * 32-bit architecture * Max clock speed 80MHz (note that Spin code executes much slower than this) * Each core has 2K SRAM for programs and data * 32KB EEPROM used to store programs * Programmable by serial interface * VGA output text/html 2019-04-05T19:50:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/quadworkshoppostmortem?rev=1554493826&do=diff Quad Workshop Postmortem “I” is actions from or for Jon G. “We” refers to the participants in the build workshop. “VHS should” are my recommendations for what the membership of the space can do to help and improve future workshops. Final Numbers: (including the prototype): text/html 2017-08-24T07:42:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/raspberry_pi_3_headless?rev=1503560550&do=diff Setting Up Raspberry Pi 3 Headless, with Remote Desktop This guide assumes you are running Raspbian Jessie or later on your Pi3, and you are setting it up with headless (without dedicated monitor and input devices) and doing so at the Hack Space. The remote desktop protocal (RDP) is used. text/html 2019-04-21T02:07:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/send_notification_vhs_is_open?rev=1555812437&do=diff Send a Notification to Your Phone When the VHS is Open Are you a non-keyholder member checking www.isvhsopen.com hoping the VHS is open? By linking existing tools we can push a notification to our phone, tablet, and/or PC and never have to check the website again! You will need the following Apps: text/html 2016-09-20T05:29:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/silc_server?rev=1474349364&do=diff DetailsDetails * ServerName: toad * ServerDNS: toad.vanhack.ca * HiddenService: hgggig4jktrw2oli.onion What is SILC? Secure Internet Live Conferencing, or SILC in short, is a modern conferencing protocol which provides rich conferencing features with high security. One of the main design principles of the protocol was security. Many of the SILC features are found in traditional chat protocols such as text/html 2019-04-05T15:40:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/smd_workshops?rev=1554478804&do=diff SMD Workshops Internet of Things and Ethernet Gateway - March 2014 USB Isolator - April 2014 text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/tor?rev=1449930676&do=diff About Tor Tor (The Onion Router) is a free software implementation of second-generation onion routing – a system which claims to enable its users to communicate anonymously on the Internet. Tor aims to conceal its users' identity and their network activity from traffic analysis. Operators of the system operate an overlay network of onion routers which provides anonymity in network location as well as anonymous hidden services. text/html 2019-04-04T22:16:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/usb_isolator?rev=1554416198&do=diff USB Isolator Files All the information about the workshop can be found on github Data Information on the ADUM3160 can be found at element14 or the manufacturer, Analog Devices. text/html 2019-04-08T22:21:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/vhs_s_openvpn?rev=1554762068&do=diff VHS's OpenVPN Must be done while connected to our network. URL in Part 1: http://172.16.0.1 URL in Part 2: http://172.16.0.1/system_usermanager.php?act=new URL in Part 3: \\http://172.16.0.1/vpn_openvpn_export.php Got questions? Ask Thomas H. text/html 2016-09-20T05:22:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/vhs_solidworks?rev=1474348960&do=diff SolidWorks Anywhere VHS has a promotional license of SolidWorks 2013. In Brief To make the most use of our license, you should use it more! RDP and VPN are both set up to allow VHS members to remotely log in to the SolidWorks computer and build your designs. text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials/wgr615v?rev=1449930676&do=diff Netgear WGR615V setup. First reset the router to factory defaults. The reset button is on the back of the router. You will need a paperclip, or something similar to push the button inside of the hole. Press and hold the reset button for 5 sec. This will set the user/password to the defaults.