# \#electronics

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## [High input impedance probes + oscilloscope](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/high-input-impedance-probes-oscilloscope/53280)

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**Author:** [@ash](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/ash)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [26 October 2026 20:17 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/high-input-impedance-probes-oscilloscope/53280 "2026-10-26T20:17:21Z")

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Hi all Do we have any high input impedance probes for multimeters at the space / does anyone have any I could borrow? And do we have a dual channel oscilloscope? I would be using the probes with my own or any existing …

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## [Looking for artists and makers to photograph!](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/looking-for-artists-and-makers-to-photograph/53137)

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**Author:** [@Lia\_2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Lia_2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2026 09:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/looking-for-artists-and-makers-to-photograph/53137 "2026-10-19T09:20:12Z")

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Hi there, My name is Lia (I believe the second Lia on this discourse server?) and I am an MA Photojournalism student- I am looking for an artist or maker who would be interested in letting me take their portrait with th…

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## [Glowing Drinks for a Party](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/glowing-drinks-for-a-party/52223)

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**Author:** [@ylatef](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/ylatef)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 October 2026 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/glowing-drinks-for-a-party/52223 "2026-10-01T09:32:07Z")

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Hey folks, just a general request for ideas here, as I’ve got a vague idea and am not 100% sure how to execute. Basically, I’ve got a few ideas for UV-reactive cocktails I’d like to make for an upcoming costume party, an…

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## [Printer Donated! Paper feeder blocked!](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/printer-donated-paper-feeder-blocked/52087)

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**Author:** [@Izzybee89](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Izzybee89)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [7 September 2026 20:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/printer-donated-paper-feeder-blocked/52087 "2026-09-07T20:55:35Z")

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Hey everyone - donating a printer to the space or your home! Leaving it in the common room with note on it :slight\_smile: If ya can fix the paper cogs feeding - you can have it!!! Any Qs let me know! Izzy

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## [OpenClaw for Electronics stuff...?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/openclaw-for-electronics-stuff/48538)

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**Author:** [@nishasdk](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/nishasdk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 August 2026 04:35 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/openclaw-for-electronics-stuff/48538 "2026-08-08T04:35:47Z")

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Pretty much what the title says - on the fence about using it, but it feels worth learning. After the electronics course (thanks Paul and Brendon!), I’ve started a project combining my woodwork with what I learned: buil…

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## [Repairing a PSU for a HP Z800 Workstation](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/repairing-a-psu-for-a-hp-z800-workstation/51076)

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**Author:** [@mikewarde](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/mikewarde)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2026 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/repairing-a-psu-for-a-hp-z800-workstation/51076 "2026-07-23T18:15:04Z")

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Hi, I was considering replacing a component that blew in a workstation PSU using the soldering stations. The part that has blown is TOP246YN and I was initially just going to replace that. I have now learned from the in…

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## [Flower Lamp - Help needed from someone inducted in 3D printing](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/flower-lamp-help-needed-from-someone-inducted-in-3d-printing/50805)

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**Author:** [@Dovahsef](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Dovahsef)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2026 11:04 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/flower-lamp-help-needed-from-someone-inducted-in-3d-printing/50805 "2026-07-14T11:04:36Z")

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Hi everyone, My name is Yousef. I am new to Makerspace and am working on University Project. The project is to create a flower lamp, that opens and closes, and that lights up. We will initially prototype it through 3D …

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## [Help with magic smoke incident / SMD (de)soldering](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-magic-smoke-incident-smd-de-soldering/50103)

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**Author:** [@futureshape](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/futureshape)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2026 13:34 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-magic-smoke-incident-smd-de-soldering/50103 "2026-06-12T13:34:37Z")

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Hello friends, I made a stupid polarity mistake and managed to burn out a MC34063A voltage regulator on a controller board for an element of an installation I’m making for EMF. I have no SMD soldering experience, how e…

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## [Makerspace access tomorrow 10am](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/makerspace-access-tomorrow-10am/50067)

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**Author:** [@andresmll](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/andresmll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 June 2026 23:48 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/makerspace-access-tomorrow-10am/50067 "2026-06-06T23:48:57Z")

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Hi, I am running a recording session tomorrow at 11 and I need to fix an sm58 by doing some soldering. I was wondering if I could please be let in at around 10am tomorrow to quickly solder and I’ll be out of the way. Th…

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## [Please help with electronics project! Solar-powered battery bank](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/please-help-with-electronics-project-solar-powered-battery-bank/49855)

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**Author:** [@Milljam](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Milljam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 May 2026 04:08 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/please-help-with-electronics-project-solar-powered-battery-bank/49855 "2026-05-28T04:08:41Z")

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Hi all, I’ve researched and purchased some parts for this build but I’m having trouble getting a consistent phone charge rate of 1A. I’m very confused, I’ve not found any rhyme nor reason as to why the build charges one…

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## [Help fixing Soviet (radiation) Dosimeter charger](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-fixing-soviet-radiation-dosimeter-charger/44735)

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**Author:** [@simpit](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/simpit)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [14 May 2026 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-fixing-soviet-radiation-dosimeter-charger/44735 "2026-05-14T12:06:36Z")

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I have a long held interest in cold war technology and equipment, and over the years have collected a number of items (most of them Soviet). One is a radiation dosimeter kit (with ZD-6 charger and ID-1 dosimeters) from …

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## [Anyone coming to the space today 10/05?](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-coming-to-the-space-today-10-05/49505)

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**Author:** [@samcabodi](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/samcabodi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2026 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/anyone-coming-to-the-space-today-10-05/49505 "2026-05-10T09:30:27Z")

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Hi all! I have some wiring to do on a guitar and I was wondering if anyone might be coming in today so I could use the electronics station! Thanks in advance!

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## [Fixing rare Hungarian retro computer](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fixing-rare-hungarian-retro-computer/49352)

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**Author:** [@TunderBela](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/TunderBela)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 May 2026 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fixing-rare-hungarian-retro-computer/49352 "2026-05-04T16:13:23Z")

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Hello, I have 2 Hungarian computers, one needs to be fixed. The Videoton TV Computer was a school computer in the late 80s in Hungary. I have a working 32k edition, but the 64k+ (the high end) is faulty. Details in E…

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## [Fumeclear FC-2001S Soldering Fume Extractor](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fumeclear-fc-2001s-soldering-fume-extractor/49152)

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**Author:** [@mia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/mia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 April 2026 10:42 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/fumeclear-fc-2001s-soldering-fume-extractor/49152 "2026-04-26T10:42:43Z")

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Details Fumeclear FC-2001S Soldering Fume Extractor with replacement filters. Located on the middle soldering bench. Condition Notes New Induction and Training No induction, switch on during soldering. Maintainers @…

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## [Any electricians available today or sometime this weekend? Will be paid!](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/any-electricians-available-today-or-sometime-this-weekend-will-be-paid/48456)

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**Author:** [@zephyr](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/zephyr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 March 2026 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/any-electricians-available-today-or-sometime-this-weekend-will-be-paid/48456 "2026-03-27T12:57:52Z")

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I work at Vining Street Wine Club and the fuse on our electric heaters keeps getting blown. If any experienced electricians take quotes we’d really appreciate it and could probably stick in a bottle of wine on top for th…

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## [Socket Issues in Electronics Area](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/socket-issues-in-electronics-area/48423)

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**Author:** [@girl.island](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/girl.island)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 March 2026 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/socket-issues-in-electronics-area/48423 "2026-03-26T16:52:19Z")

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@electrotechs Hey team. Tested some equipment out in the rcd socket which ended up tripping. The two sockets to its left have somehow stopped working since. @mia and I are unsure on how to proceed. Please advise …

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## [Automatic hideaway desk project](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/automatic-hideaway-desk-project/48223)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Berndt](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Thomas_Berndt)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2026 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/automatic-hideaway-desk-project/48223 "2026-03-18T10:54:11Z")

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Actually, I was going to get into watchmaking and learning how to fix mechanical watches, but living in a tiny London flat I somehow ended up spending the last few months building a hideaway desk for my new hobby where I…

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## [Advice for Portable power station/distribution system for 400 phones (for aid relief)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/advice-for-portable-power-station-distribution-system-for-400-phones-for-aid-relief/47916)

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**Author:** [@Sidcharity](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sidcharity)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2026 17:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/advice-for-portable-power-station-distribution-system-for-400-phones-for-aid-relief/47916 "2026-03-13T17:55:35Z")

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Hey Members, I recently volunteered in Calais to support people who have mainly fled conflict from Sudan. The Charity currently use three Hyundai HY9000LEk Electric Start Open Frame Petrol Generators, which they plug e…

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## [No lens cleaning tissue for the laser machine](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/no-lens-cleaning-tissue-for-the-laser-machine/47385)

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**Author:** [@Kuniko](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Kuniko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2026 18:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/no-lens-cleaning-tissue-for-the-laser-machine/47385 "2026-02-13T18:20:53Z")

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Hello @lasertechs it seems we don’t have any lens cleaning tissue left in the cleaning box. Do you know if we have any in stock? Thanks for your help!

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## [Electronics Short](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/electronics-short/47277)

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**Author:** [@CumberlandQuail](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/CumberlandQuail)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/electronics-short/47277 "2026-02-09T16:44:55Z")

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@electrotechs Just plugged in a soldering iron into the left socket of the white plug on the right hand station of the two main benches - and it immediately tripped the power on that bench, and the soldering iron starti…

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## [Textile room pain](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-pain/47239)

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**Author:** [@Sophia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sophia)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2026 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-pain/47239 "2026-02-07T19:25:29Z")

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Any one know what happened to the Textile room paint ? It was a brand new Masonry paint…. see image Sandtex 5Ltr Ultra Smooth Pure Brilliant White Masonry Pain

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## [Electronic Consumables (II)](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/electronic-consumables-ii/47220)

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**Author:** [@j.e](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/j.e)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 February 2026 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/electronic-consumables-ii/47220 "2026-02-07T10:37:35Z")

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Hi @electrotechs, I am new to the space and just wanted to check use of consumables, I saw this electronics post but it’s quite old now so wanted to double check. Is it still correct that if its there and unlabelled it…

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## [Arcade Cabinet Schematics](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arcade-cabinet-schematics/46708)

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**Author:** [@CumberlandQuail](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/CumberlandQuail)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2026 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arcade-cabinet-schematics/46708 "2026-01-19T14:08:09Z")

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Stumbled across this site that has a bunch of DXG and VCarve files for classic arcade cabinets!

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## [Arduino to Raspberry Pi Help](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arduino-to-raspberry-pi-help/45900)

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**Author:** [@JoelMilner](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/JoelMilner)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2025 12:29 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/arduino-to-raspberry-pi-help/45900 "2025-12-04T12:29:05Z")

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@electrotechs Or anyone with know how… I’m trying to connect an arduino nano to a Raspberry Pi 4 to program the nano. No matter what I try I get the following error when uploading code from Arduino IDE on the pi to th…

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## [Help with vacuum (Dyson) repair](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-vacuum-dyson-repair/45728)

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**Author:** [@fran\_wood\_works](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/fran_wood_works)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2025 18:52 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/help-with-vacuum-dyson-repair/45728 "2025-11-24T18:52:39Z")

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Probably a long shot, but my Dyson V15 isn’t working properly anymore (it briefly attempts to start and then stops). After doing some research online, it seems this is a common issue with the main control board, often f…

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## [Textile Room Clearance and Refurbishment](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-clearance-and-refurbishment/45458)

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**Author:** [@Sophia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sophia)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2025 22:27 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-room-clearance-and-refurbishment/45458 "2025-11-23T22:27:01Z")

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Dear all, As the one-month grace period has now ended and due to the recent issues with the BB, I am beginning the process of clearing out and refurbishing the textile area. I will be posting images of items I’m unsure …

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## [Eth cable damage](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/eth-cable-damage/45126)

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**Author:** [@Sophia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sophia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 November 2025 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/eth-cable-damage/45126 "2025-11-02T10:46:13Z")

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Good Evening, As I was in the textile room today, I noticed that the ETH cable has been damaged. I’m not sure if it was caused by a mouse or the friction from walking on the floorboards. Please see the image attached. T…

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## [Tenna from Deltarune cosplay at comic-con](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tenna-from-deltarune-cosplay-at-comic-con/44978)

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**Author:** [@Willybood](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Willybood)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 October 2025 19:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/tenna-from-deltarune-cosplay-at-comic-con/44978 "2025-10-24T19:55:44Z")

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I just came back from comic-con, where I dressed as Tenna from the video game Deltarune. The head was made with some left over foam, flexi-paint, and some one-way mirrored acrylic I can see through. There were some e…

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## [Textile Atelier – Upcoming Clear-Out and Organisation](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-atelier-upcoming-clear-out-and-organisation/44759)

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**Author:** [@Sophia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sophia)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 21:16 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/textile-atelier-upcoming-clear-out-and-organisation/44759 "2025-10-15T21:16:19Z")

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Good afternoon, I hope you’ve all had a good day! We wanted to touch base regarding the textile atelier. The space will soon be tidied and cleared of unusable fabrics, leftover materials, and general clutter. There w…

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## [Spare battery](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/spare-battery/43589)

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**Author:** [@Christian](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Christian)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2025 20:17 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/spare-battery/43589 "2025-09-25T20:17:25Z")

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My neighbour wanted to get rid of this battery. I might misremember but don’t we use these in the space for some standby systems? Please let me know if it is useful and I’ll bring it in. If the space can’t use it I’m ha…

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