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2026-04-13T02:29:27Z

Sammich: /* Historical Conventions */ add 2026 dates

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* [[Programming]]
* [[Gaming]]
* [[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]]
* [[Rave]]
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* [[Registration]]
* [[Tech]]
* [[Rovers]]
* [[:Category:Logistics_Department|Logistics]]
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* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Vendors]]
* [[:Category:Guest Department|Guests]]
* '''[[List of Departments|All departments]]'''
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== Welcome ==
This is a PUBLIC wiki and is primarily for staff usage. Any staff member may update this site using their [[BACON]] username and password. Feel free to add information on your department at any of the links above.

General attendees will not find much use from this site.

== New Staff Members ==
This section is WIP but hopefully we can get you the information you need to succeed.

* First, check out our [[Staff Resources]] page to get an idea of the different systems we use
* Next, find your department in the list (click on "All departments" if you don't see it) and read what information we've put together for your department
* Finally, log into the wiki using your registration username and password and edit the wiki to help yourself and others have a full and useful knowledge resource

== 2024 Planning ==

* [[2024 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2024 con year meetings

== 2023 Planning ==

* [[2023 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2023 con year meetings
* [[2023 Notes to Selves]] - Notes we made in 2021 for the 2023 con

== Where to Start with this Wiki ==
*'''[[Updating This Wiki |How to Update this Wiki]]''' We really want you to update this wiki!
*[[Staff Resources]] - What tools you may need as staff
*[[Special:Categories |List of Page Categories]]
*[[List of Departments]]
*[[Special:AllPages |List of all Pages]]

== Historical Conventions ==



{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
! Year
! Venue
! Theme
! Start
! End
! Attendees
|-
|2026
|RSCC
|Crime
|Oct 9
|Oct 11
|''upcoming''
|-
|2025
|RSCC
|Under the Sea
|Oct 31
|Nov 1
|919
|-
|2024
|RSCC
|Science
|Nov 1
|Nov 3
|1316
|-
| 2023
| GSR
| Folklore
| Nov 17
| Nov 19
| 741
|-
| 2021
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Oct 28
| Nov 1
| 1536
|-
| 2020
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Nov 13
| Nov 15
| ''cancelled''
|-
| 2019
| GSR
| Adventure
| Nov 15
| Nov 17
| 2187
|-
| 2018
| GSR
| Paranormal
| Nov 16
| Nov 18
| 2107
|-
| 2017
| Nugget
| Multiverse
| Oct 6
| Oct 8
| 1843
|-
| 2016
| Nugget
| Suits
| Oct 7
| Oct 9
| 1639
|-
| 2015
| Nugget
| Mystery
| Oct 30
| Nov 1
| 1865
|-
| 2014
| GSR
| Magic
| Oct 24
| Oct 26
| 1902
|-
| 2013
| GSR
| Apocalypse
| Oct 25
| Oct 27
| 1628
|-
| 2012
| GSR
| IN SPACE!
| Sep 28
| Sep 30
| 1284
|-
| 2011
| GSR
| Cyberpunk
| Sep 9
| Sep 11
| 1025
|-
| 2010
| GSR
|
| Oct 22
| Oct 23
| 700
|}

''Attendance is counted by warm bodies.''

Note: 2022 was an intentional skip

Computers/Beelink EQi12

2026-03-26T09:03:35Z

Sammich: add CMOS reset info

We own a Beelink EQi12 mini PC which we use as the at-con registration server.

It was purchased from Amazon on 18 October 2025 for $378.

[[File:Beelink EQi12 Hero.png|thumb]]
[[File:Beelink EQi12 Ports.png|thumb]]
[[File:Beelink EQi12 Exploded.png|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Manufacturer
|Beelink
|-
!Model
|EQi12
|-
!Manufactured
|???
|-
!RAM
|32 GB (2x 16) DDR4-3200 SODIMM
|-
!CPU
|
Intel [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.html Core i5-1235U]
<br>2x P-cores 4.4 GHz max
<br>8x E-cores 3.3 GHz max
|-
!Graphics
|Intel Iris Xe (integrated) 1.2 GHz
|-
!Storage
|
2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots:
<br>1x 500 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0x4
<br>1x unpopulated
|-
!Optical
|None
|-
!Ports
|
2x HDMI (up to 4K 60Hz)
<br>1x USB 3.2 type C 10 Gbps
<br>3x USB 3.2 type A 10 Gbps
<br>1x USB 2.0 type A
<br>2x Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RTL8111H)
<br>3.5mm TRRS Headphone + Microphone
|-
!Wireless
|
WiFi 6 (Intel AX200)
<br>Bluetooth 5.2
|-
!Display
|External
|-
!Size
|4.96 x 4.96 x 1.74 in
|-
!Weight
|1.15 lbs
|}

=== Firmware ===

Hammer the Delete key while powering up to access the firmware setup.

There doesn't seem to be a CMOS reset jumper anywhere, so if you need to reset the firmware settings you have to pull the CMOS battery for 30 seconds or so. Unfortunately the battery is on the back side of the mainboard under the fan, so you have to take out basically every part in the entire machine to get to it (though fortunately not the heatsink itself, so you don't have to re-paste the CPU).

Main Page

2026-02-27T20:09:40Z

Sammich: /* Historical Conventions */ add attendance for 2025

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<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Welcome to the [[Meta:About|SNAFU Con Wiki]],</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">a resource for our staff and those interested in how we work.</div>
|}

| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Programming]]
* [[Gaming]]
* [[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]]
* [[Rave]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Registration]]
* [[Tech]]
* [[Rovers]]
* [[:Category:Logistics_Department|Logistics]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Vendors]]
* [[:Category:Guest Department|Guests]]
* '''[[List of Departments|All departments]]'''
|}
== Welcome ==
This is a PUBLIC wiki and is primarily for staff usage. Any staff member may update this site using their [[BACON]] username and password. Feel free to add information on your department at any of the links above.

General attendees will not find much use from this site.

== New Staff Members ==
This section is WIP but hopefully we can get you the information you need to succeed.

* First, check out our [[Staff Resources]] page to get an idea of the different systems we use
* Next, find your department in the list (click on "All departments" if you don't see it) and read what information we've put together for your department
* Finally, log into the wiki using your registration username and password and edit the wiki to help yourself and others have a full and useful knowledge resource

== 2024 Planning ==

* [[2024 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2024 con year meetings

== 2023 Planning ==

* [[2023 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2023 con year meetings
* [[2023 Notes to Selves]] - Notes we made in 2021 for the 2023 con

== Where to Start with this Wiki ==
*'''[[Updating This Wiki |How to Update this Wiki]]''' We really want you to update this wiki!
*[[Staff Resources]] - What tools you may need as staff
*[[Special:Categories |List of Page Categories]]
*[[List of Departments]]
*[[Special:AllPages |List of all Pages]]

== Historical Conventions ==



{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
! Year
! Venue
! Theme
! Start
! End
! Attendees
|-
|2025
|RSCC
|Under the Sea
|Oct 31
|Nov 1
|919
|-
|2024
|RSCC
|Science
|Nov 1
|Nov 3
|1316
|-
| 2023
| GSR
| Folklore
| Nov 17
| Nov 19
| 741
|-
| 2021
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Oct 28
| Nov 1
| 1536
|-
| 2020
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Nov 13
| Nov 15
| ''cancelled''
|-
| 2019
| GSR
| Adventure
| Nov 15
| Nov 17
| 2187
|-
| 2018
| GSR
| Paranormal
| Nov 16
| Nov 18
| 2107
|-
| 2017
| Nugget
| Multiverse
| Oct 6
| Oct 8
| 1843
|-
| 2016
| Nugget
| Suits
| Oct 7
| Oct 9
| 1639
|-
| 2015
| Nugget
| Mystery
| Oct 30
| Nov 1
| 1865
|-
| 2014
| GSR
| Magic
| Oct 24
| Oct 26
| 1902
|-
| 2013
| GSR
| Apocalypse
| Oct 25
| Oct 27
| 1628
|-
| 2012
| GSR
| IN SPACE!
| Sep 28
| Sep 30
| 1284
|-
| 2011
| GSR
| Cyberpunk
| Sep 9
| Sep 11
| 1025
|-
| 2010
| GSR
|
| Oct 22
| Oct 23
| 700
|}

''Attendance is counted by warm bodies.''

Note: 2022 was an intentional skip

Video Distributors

2025-11-11T04:06:35Z

Sammich: update Media Blasters contact info

[[Category:Research]][[Category:Links]]
== Active ==

=== Adult Source Media ===
''AnimErotica — hentai imprint''

[http://www.adultsourcemedia.com/ Web]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=3845 ANN]

: founded ???
: presently active

It looks like these guys do mostly American-style porn; they're not
primarily an anime distributor like most of the others. We may have to
explain how convention licensing works.

[http://www.adultsourcemedia.com/contact.php Web Form] <br />
voice +1.818-882-1651 <br />
fax +1.818-882-1671

=== Media Blasters ===
''Anime Works — anime imprint'' <br />
''Kitty Media — hentai imprint''

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_Blasters Wikipedia]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=7 ANN — Media Blasters]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=746 ANN — Kitty Media]

: founded 1997-05-05
: presently active

: current contact is Carl Morano
:: email carlm{{@}}media-blasters.com (confirmed 2024-10-11)
:: formerly cmorano{{@}}feverdreams.co (through 2024)
:: phone +1.201-674-1619 (from email signature 2024-10-11)
: former contact John Sirabella,
:: email jsirabella{{@}}media-blasters.com (confirmed 2016-09-06)
:: cell +1.646-468-6176 (confirmed 2016-08-18)
: former email customer{{@}}media-blasters.com

Kitty Media previously had a dedicated site at kittymedia.com, but they lost their domain to a squatter in spring 2014. According to Media Blasters reps we met at Fanime Con 2015 they moved their email to the domain for Fever Dreams, their production arm for original works. We tried contacting John Sirabella at <jsirabella{{@}}fever-dreams.com> in 2015 without success. We met a professional acquaintance of Mr. Sirabella's at Kraken Con Spring 2016 who gave us his current email address <jsirabella{{@}}media-blasters.com>.

Some sites list +1.212-868-0991 or +1.917-351-2760 as their phone number, but as of 2016-07-12 both numbers result in a "the number you've dialed is not in service" message.

=== Right Stuf ===
''Critical Mass — hentai imprint''

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Stuf_Inc. Wikipedia]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=1 Right Stuf]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=2076 Critical Mass]

: founded 1987-07-31
: presently active

email animeclubs{{@}}rightstuf.com <br/>
voice +1.515-986-1028 <br/>
: current contact is Thane Himes in Marketing
:: email thaneh{{@}}rightstuf.com
:: voice +1.515-986-1028 x204

== Defunct ==

=== A.D. Vision ===
''ADV Films — anime imprint <br />''
''SoftCel Pictures — hentai imprint <br />''
''Happy Carrot — hentai imprint''

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.D._Vision Wikipedia] | [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=2 ANN – ADV Films] | [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=776 ANN – SoftCel]

: founded 1992-08
: dissolved 2009-09-01
:: import licensing ⇒ Sentai Filmworks
:: existing licenses ⇒ AEsir Holdings
:: distribution ⇒ Section 23
: SoftCel dissolved 2005
:: most licenses sold to Critical Mass

=== Central Park Media ===
''US Manga Corps — anime imprint''<br />
''Anime 18 — hentai imprint''

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_Media Wikipedia]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=6 US Manga Corps]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=21 Anime 18]

: founded 1990
: defunct 2009-04-27
:: most Anime 18 titles to SoftCel or Kitty Media

=== JapanAnime ===
''Xonair — unknown alias''

[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=4594 ANN]
| [http://web.archive.org/web/20100325221110/http://www.japananime.com/aboutus.cfm Web (via WABAC)]

: founded 2004-05
: appears dead
:: 2010 domain redirected to xonair.com
:: 2012 domain lapsed
:: California business registration suspended

[http://web.archive.org/web/20100329130227/http://www.japananime.com/contactus.cfm Web Form (via WABAC)] <br />
info{{@}}japananime.com <br />
tom{{@}}japananime.com <br />
voice +1.909-599-7904 x245 <br />
fax +1.909-592-2742 <br />

=== NuTech Digital ===
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NuTech_Digital Wikipedia]
| [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=16 ANN]

: founded 1997
: exited market ~2005
:: 2003-12-12 announces new live concert recording division
:: 2004-03-05 signs license for Ken Groove titles
:: 2005-05-20 sued by Ken Groove for non-payment
:: 2005 changes focus from hentai to concerts
:: 2006 Ken Groove titles acquired by Adult Source Media

press coverage:
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030225005700/en/Nutech-Digital-Signs-Exclusive-License-Agreement-KSS 2003-02-25 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030822005207/en/NuTech-Digital-Signs-Exclusive-License-Agreement-Happinet 2003-08-22 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030407005864/en/NuTech-Digital-Signs-Exclusive-License-Agreement-WAYS 2003-04-07 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20031212005508/en/NuTech-Digital-Launches-NuTech-Platinum-Concert-Series 2003-12-12 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040305005117/en/NuTech-Digital-Enters-Exclusive-License-Agreement-34 2004-03-05 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040614005494/en/NuTech-Digital-Releases-6-Animation-Titles-Ken 2004-06-14 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040719005765/en/NuTech-Digital-Releases-16-Animation-Titles-Ken 2004-07-19 Press Release]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-05-27/japanese-corporation-files-lawsuit-againt-nutech-digital 2005-05-27 ANN]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-06-02/nutech-digital-lawsuit 2005-06-02 ANN]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-06-19/34-nutech-shows-to-adult-source-media 2006-06-19 ANN]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20050816005086/en/NuTech-Digital-Letter-Shareholders-Updating-Corporate-Status 2005-08-16 Press Release]
* [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20051114005556/en/NuTech-Digital-Letter-Shareholders-Reporting-Quarterly-Results 2005-11-14 Press Release]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-06-19/34-nutech-shows-to-adult-source-media 2006-06-19 ANN]

Theme

2025-11-04T00:06:45Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Con Info]]
==SNAFU Con Annual Themes==
*'''2010''' We have a con!
*'''2011''' Cyberpunk
*'''2012''' IN SPACE!
*'''2013''' Apocalypse / Post Apocalypse
*'''2014''' Magic
*'''2015''' Mystery
*'''2016''' Suits
*'''2017''' Multiverse
*'''2018''' Paranormal
*'''2019''' Adventure
*'''2021''' Time Travel
*'''2023''' Folklore
*'''2024''' Science
*'''2025''' Under the Sea
*'''2026''' Crime!
==Theme Choosing==
Themes are chosen at the last meeting of the year before the con. This way we can announce the theme for the following year during closing ceremonies.

All staff may suggest themes for the following year and the suggestions are voted on by the staff present at the meeting. Generally, the staff may vote on as many themes as they want (with a limit of once per theme) until the theme choice is narrowed down to just a few, and then everyone has to vote on their final choice.

Themes are disqualified if the convention has ever used it, or if a ''nearby'' convention has used it in the last 10 years or will be using it in an upcoming year (to our knowledge). Additionally, since there is a local annual SteamPunk event, Steampunk is also disqualified as an option.
===Possible Future Themes===
* Heroes vs. Villains
*Math
*History
*Superheroes
*Holidays
*Isekai
*School Clubs
*Sleep
*Deja-Vu / Omniverse (probably for an anniversary year)
*Video Games
*Underground
*Travel
Please feel free to add your suggestions to this list and we can use it as a jumping off point for next year's voting choices.
===Known Disqualified Themes===
* Bees (permanent chair veto)
*80's (BLFC 2014)
*"Aloha" (Kraken Con S2016)
*Camping / Great Outdoors (Kraken Con S2015)
*Celebration (Fanime 2014)
*Dystopia (BLFC 2015)
*Fallen Utopia (BLFC 2016)
*Gothic Lolita (Fanime)
*Japanese Mythology (Fanime 2015)
*Roaring 20's (BLFC 2013)
*Sports (Fanime)
*<s>Steampunk (Local annual event)</s>
**Last event 2019
* Kaiju (BLFC 2017)
* Musical (BLFC 2018)
* Medieval (Kraken 2018)
* Gaming (Fanime 2018)
* Tabletop Gaming (BLFC 2019)
Additionally, any theme we have had is disqualified.
==Departmental Impact==
The theme primarily affects the [[Design]] team.

[[Video Programming]] is encouraged to work within theme as much as possible but is not limited by theme.

[[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]] may have theme related awards in the masquerade.

All departments and staff are encouraged to do something theme related.

Theme

2025-10-25T22:21:00Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Con Info]]
==SNAFU Con Annual Themes==
*'''2010''' We have a con!
*'''2011''' Cyberpunk
*'''2012''' IN SPACE!
*'''2013''' Apocalypse / Post Apocalypse
*'''2014''' Magic
*'''2015''' Mystery
*'''2016''' Suits
*'''2017''' Multiverse
*'''2018''' Paranormal
*'''2019''' Adventure
*'''2021''' Time Travel
*'''2023''' Folklore
*'''2024''' Science
*'''2025''' Under the Sea
==Theme Choosing==
Themes are chosen at the last meeting of the year before the con. This way we can announce the theme for the following year during closing ceremonies.

All staff may suggest themes for the following year and the suggestions are voted on by the staff present at the meeting. Generally, the staff may vote on as many themes as they want (with a limit of once per theme) until the theme choice is narrowed down to just a few, and then everyone has to vote on their final choice.

Themes are disqualified if the convention has ever used it, or if a ''nearby'' convention has used it in the last 10 years or will be using it in an upcoming year (to our knowledge). Additionally, since there is a local annual SteamPunk event, Steampunk is also disqualified as an option.
===Possible Future Themes===
* Heroes vs. Villains
*Math
*History
*Superheroes
*Holidays
*Isekai
*School Clubs
*Sleep
*Deja-Vu / Omniverse (probably for an anniversary year)
*Video Games
*Underground
*Travel
Please feel free to add your suggestions to this list and we can use it as a jumping off point for next year's voting choices.
===Known Disqualified Themes===
* Bees (permanent chair veto)
*80's (BLFC 2014)
*"Aloha" (Kraken Con S2016)
*Camping / Great Outdoors (Kraken Con S2015)
*Celebration (Fanime 2014)
*Dystopia (BLFC 2015)
*Fallen Utopia (BLFC 2016)
*Gothic Lolita (Fanime)
*Japanese Mythology (Fanime 2015)
*Roaring 20's (BLFC 2013)
*Sports (Fanime)
*<s>Steampunk (Local annual event)</s>
**Last event 2019
* Kaiju (BLFC 2017)
* Musical (BLFC 2018)
* Medieval (Kraken 2018)
* Gaming (Fanime 2018)
* Tabletop Gaming (BLFC 2019)
Additionally, any theme we have had is disqualified.
==Departmental Impact==
The theme primarily affects the [[Design]] team.

[[Video Programming]] is encouraged to work within theme as much as possible but is not limited by theme.

[[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]] may have theme related awards in the masquerade.

All departments and staff are encouraged to do something theme related.

Computers/Beelink EQi12

2025-10-22T09:20:27Z

Sammich:

We own a Beelink EQi12 mini PC which we use as the at-con registration server.

It was purchased from Amazon on 18 October 2025 for $378.

[[File:Beelink EQi12 Hero.png|thumb]]
[[File:Beelink EQi12 Ports.png|thumb]]
[[File:Beelink EQi12 Exploded.png|thumb]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Manufacturer
|Beelink
|-
!Model
|EQi12
|-
!Manufactured
|???
|-
!RAM
|32 GB (2x 16) DDR4-3200 SODIMM
|-
!CPU
|
Intel [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.html Core i5-1235U]
<br>2x P-cores 4.4 GHz max
<br>8x E-cores 3.3 GHz max
|-
!Graphics
|Intel Iris Xe (integrated) 1.2 GHz
|-
!Storage
|
2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots:
<br>1x 500 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0x4
<br>1x unpopulated
|-
!Optical
|None
|-
!Ports
|
2x HDMI (up to 4K 60Hz)
<br>1x USB 3.2 type C 10 Gbps
<br>3x USB 3.2 type A 10 Gbps
<br>1x USB 2.0 type A
<br>2x Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RTL8111H)
<br>3.5mm TRRS Headphone + Microphone
|-
!Wireless
|
WiFi 6 (Intel AX200)
<br>Bluetooth 5.2
|-
!Display
|External
|-
!Size
|4.96 x 4.96 x 1.74 in
|-
!Weight
|1.15 lbs
|}

## Firmware

Hammer the Delete key while powering up to access the firmware setup.

Computers/Beelink EQi12

2025-10-21T22:20:38Z

Sammich: Created page with "We own a Beelink EQi12 mini PC which we use as the at-con registration server. It was purchased from Amazon on 18 October 2025 for $378. thumb thumb thumb {| class="wikitable" |+ !Manufacturer |Beelink |- !Model |EQi12 |- !Manufactured |??? |- !RAM |32 GB (2x 16) DDR4-3200 SODIMM |- !CPU | Intel [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i5..."

File:Beelink EQi12 Exploded.png

2025-10-21T22:15:18Z

Sammich:

File:Beelink EQi12 Ports.png

2025-10-21T22:15:01Z

Sammich:

File:Beelink EQi12 Hero.png

2025-10-21T22:14:30Z

Sammich:

Stage lights

2025-10-20T02:13:55Z

Sammich: add counts

[[Category:Tech Equipment]]

== Leviton MC 7008==
This is the DMX controller for the Main Stage lights

* [https://leviton.com/products/n7008 Manufacturer Website]

[[File:N7008.jpg|thumb|242x242px|Leviton MC7008 |none]]
== Generic LED Par Cans (x6)==
These are RGBA LED lights that can be controlled via DMX (7ch mode) for custom color mixing and design on stage.
[[File:Led-par-lights.jpg|thumb|231x231px|LED par can (example image)|none]]
==Chauvet Mini 4 Bar 2.0 (x2)==

Simple four-panel LED washes. Purchased in 2016. Used primarily at second stage for Rave

===Links===
*[https://www.chauvetdj.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Mini4Bar2_UM_Rev7_WO-1.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.chauvetdj.com/products/mini-4bar-2-0/ Chauvet Product Page]
[[File:Mini-4BAR-2-FRONT.jpg|thumb|299x299px|Mini 4 Bar 2|none]]
== Chauvet Scorpion Storm FX RG (x1)==

Purchased after the 2013 convention for $99.99 during a killer Musician's Friend sale.

===Links===
*[https://www.chauvetdj.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Scorpion_Storm_FXRG_UM_Rev3_WO-1.pdf Manual]
*[http://www.chauvetdj.com/products/scorpion-storm-fxrg/ Chauvet Product Page]
*[http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/chauvet-scorpion-storm-fx-rg-laser-effect?src=3TEMORD#productDetail Musician's Friend Product Page]
[[File:Chauvet-Scorpion-Storm-FXRG.png|thumb|222x222px|Chauvet Scorpion Storm FX RG|none]]
==Chauvet LX 5 Moonflower LED (x1)==

Purchased in 2013 on Amazon for $57.89.

===Links===
*[http://www.chauvetlighting.com/lx-5.html Chauvet Product Page]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Chauvet-LX-5-Moonflower-LED-Light/dp/B0012T6FSO Amazon Product Page]
[[File:14127859005672-LX5-LEFT.jpg|thumb|253x253px|Chauvet LX5 Moonflower|none]]

Computers/Latitude E5540

2025-10-19T23:36:28Z

Sammich: /* Firmware Setup */ enable admin password

We own a set of 11 Dell Latitude E5540 laptops.

They were purchased from ComputerCorps in Carson City on 14 September 2023 for $1250: nominally 10 for $125 each, with an extra laptop with a missing battery thrown in free of charge.
[[File:Latitude E5540 Right.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Latitude E5540 Left.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Latitude E5540 Front.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Manufacturer
|Dell
|-
!Model
|Latitude E5540
|-
!Manufactured
|8 December 2014
|-
!RAM
|4 GB DDR3L 1600
1x 4 GB SODIMM, 1 slot open
|-
!CPU
|Intel [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/81018/intel-core-i34030u-processor-3m-cache-1-90-ghz.html Core i3-4030U] 1.9 GHz 2 cores
|-
!Graphics
|Intel HD Graphics 4600
|-
!Storage
|64 GB SSD
|-
!Optical
|DVD+/-RW
|-
!Ports
|
HDMI (up to 3200x2000@60Hz)
<br>VGA
<br>2x USB 3.0 type A
<br>2x USB 2.0 type A
<br>10/100/1000 Ethernet
<br>3.5mm TRRS Headphone + Microphone
<br>SD Card
|-
!Display
|15.6", 1366x768, touch
|-
!Size
|14.92 x 9.86 x 1.32 in
|-
!Weight
|6.13 lbs
|}

== Firmware ==
While the Dell logo screen is displayed during boot:

* Press F2 to enter the setup utility
* Press F12 for a one-time boot menu

=== Firmware Update ===
We should periodically check [https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-e5540-laptop/drivers the Dell support site] for new BIOS updates. We're currently using version A24 from 4 December 2019.

To update the BIOS without Windows:

# Format a USB flash drive with a FAT32 file system
# Download the Windows EXE for the BIOS update from Dell and put it on the flashdrive
# Reboot the laptop, and on the Dell logo splash screen, press F12 to get to the boot menu
# Select "BIOS Flash Update" from the boot menu
# Click the "..." button to the right of "BIOS update file" and choose the EXE file
# Click "Begin Flash Update"

=== Firmware Setup ===
These settings are recorded for BIOS version A24. Press F2 at the boot logo screen to enter setup.

# Press the "Load Defaults" button
# General
## Boot Sequence
### Set "Boot List Option" to "UEFI"
### Use the "Delete Boot Option" button to remove any options other than the primary OS
### Press the "Apply" button
## Advanced Boot Options: uncheck "Enable Legacy Option ROMs"
# System Configuration
## Integrated NIC: set radio group to "Enabled"
## Parallel Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## Serial Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## SATA Operation: set radio group to "AHCI"
## Miscellaneous Devices
### Uncheck "Enable ExpressCard"
### Uncheck "Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection"
# Security
## Admin Password: set the admin password
## Password Change: uncheck "Allow Non-Admin Password Changes"
# Power Management
## Primary Battery Charge Configuration: set radio group to "Primarily AC Use"
# POST Behavior
## Fastboot: set radio group to "Minimal"

Main Page

2025-10-17T20:18:51Z

Sammich: /* Historical Conventions */ fix WYSIWYG editor error on table

{| id="mp-topbanner" style="width:100%; background:#f9f9f9; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border:1px solid #ddd;"
| style="width:61%; color:#000;" |

{| style="width:280px; border:none; background:none;"
| style="width:280px; text-align:center; white-space:nowrap; color:#000;" |
<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Welcome to the [[Meta:About|SNAFU Con Wiki]],</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">a resource for our staff and those interested in how we work.</div>
|}

| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Programming]]
* [[Gaming]]
* [[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]]
* [[Rave]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Registration]]
* [[Tech]]
* [[Rovers]]
* [[:Category:Logistics_Department|Logistics]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Vendors]]
* [[:Category:Guest Department|Guests]]
* '''[[List of Departments|All departments]]'''
|}
== Welcome ==
This is a PUBLIC wiki and is primarily for staff usage. Any staff member may update this site using their [[BACON]] username and password. Feel free to add information on your department at any of the links above.

General attendees will not find much use from this site.

== New Staff Members ==
This section is WIP but hopefully we can get you the information you need to succeed.

* First, check out our [[Staff Resources]] page to get an idea of the different systems we use
* Next, find your department in the list (click on "All departments" if you don't see it) and read what information we've put together for your department
* Finally, log into the wiki using your registration username and password and edit the wiki to help yourself and others have a full and useful knowledge resource

== 2024 Planning ==

* [[2024 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2024 con year meetings

== 2023 Planning ==

* [[2023 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2023 con year meetings
* [[2023 Notes to Selves]] - Notes we made in 2021 for the 2023 con

== Where to Start with this Wiki ==
*'''[[Updating This Wiki |How to Update this Wiki]]''' We really want you to update this wiki!
*[[Staff Resources]] - What tools you may need as staff
*[[Special:Categories |List of Page Categories]]
*[[List of Departments]]
*[[Special:AllPages |List of all Pages]]

== Historical Conventions ==



{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
! Year
! Venue
! Theme
! Start
! End
! Attendees
|-
|2025
|RSCC
|Under the Sea
|Oct 31
|Nov 1
|''upcoming''
|-
|2024
|RSCC
|Science
|Nov 1
|Nov 3
|1316
|-
| 2023
| GSR
| Folklore
| Nov 17
| Nov 19
| 741
|-
| 2021
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Oct 28
| Nov 1
| 1536
|-
| 2020
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Nov 13
| Nov 15
| ''cancelled''
|-
| 2019
| GSR
| Adventure
| Nov 15
| Nov 17
| 2187
|-
| 2018
| GSR
| Paranormal
| Nov 16
| Nov 18
| 2107
|-
| 2017
| Nugget
| Multiverse
| Oct 6
| Oct 8
| 1843
|-
| 2016
| Nugget
| Suits
| Oct 7
| Oct 9
| 1639
|-
| 2015
| Nugget
| Mystery
| Oct 30
| Nov 1
| 1865
|-
| 2014
| GSR
| Magic
| Oct 24
| Oct 26
| 1902
|-
| 2013
| GSR
| Apocalypse
| Oct 25
| Oct 27
| 1628
|-
| 2012
| GSR
| IN SPACE!
| Sep 28
| Sep 30
| 1284
|-
| 2011
| GSR
| Cyberpunk
| Sep 9
| Sep 11
| 1025
|-
| 2010
| GSR
|
| Oct 22
| Oct 23
| 700
|}

''Attendance is counted by warm bodies.''

Note: 2022 was an intentional skip

Main Page

2025-10-17T20:16:20Z

Sammich: Update historical conventions table

{| id="mp-topbanner" style="width:100%; background:#f9f9f9; margin:1.2em 0 6px 0; border:1px solid #ddd;"
| style="width:61%; color:#000;" |

{| style="width:280px; border:none; background:none;"
| style="width:280px; text-align:center; white-space:nowrap; color:#000;" |
<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Welcome to the [[Meta:About|SNAFU Con Wiki]],</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">a resource for our staff and those interested in how we work.</div>
|}

| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Programming]]
* [[Gaming]]
* [[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]]
* [[Rave]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Registration]]
* [[Tech]]
* [[Rovers]]
* [[:Category:Logistics_Department|Logistics]]
| style="width:13%; font-size:95%;" |
* [[Artist Alley]]
* [[Vendors]]
* [[:Category:Guest Department|Guests]]
* '''[[List of Departments|All departments]]'''
|}
== Welcome ==
This is a PUBLIC wiki and is primarily for staff usage. Any staff member may update this site using their [[BACON]] username and password. Feel free to add information on your department at any of the links above.

General attendees will not find much use from this site.

== New Staff Members ==
This section is WIP but hopefully we can get you the information you need to succeed.

* First, check out our [[Staff Resources]] page to get an idea of the different systems we use
* Next, find your department in the list (click on "All departments" if you don't see it) and read what information we've put together for your department
* Finally, log into the wiki using your registration username and password and edit the wiki to help yourself and others have a full and useful knowledge resource

== 2024 Planning ==

* [[2024 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2024 con year meetings

== 2023 Planning ==

* [[2023 Meeting Notes]] - Meeting notes for our 2023 con year meetings
* [[2023 Notes to Selves]] - Notes we made in 2021 for the 2023 con

== Where to Start with this Wiki ==
*'''[[Updating This Wiki |How to Update this Wiki]]''' We really want you to update this wiki!
*[[Staff Resources]] - What tools you may need as staff
*[[Special:Categories |List of Page Categories]]
*[[List of Departments]]
*[[Special:AllPages |List of all Pages]]

== Historical Conventions ==



{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: right;"
! Year
! Venue
! Theme
! Start
! End
! Attendees

|-
|2025
|RSCC
|Under the Sea
|Oct 31
|Nov 1
|''upcoming''
|-
|2024
|RSCC
|Science
|Nov 1
|Nov 3
|1316
|-
| 2023
| GSR
| Folklore
| Nov 17
| Nov 19
| 741|-
| 2021
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Oct 28
| Nov 1
| 1536
|-
| 2020
| GSR
| Time Travel
| Nov 13
| Nov 15
| ''cancelled''
|-
| 2019
| GSR
| Adventure
| Nov 15
| Nov 17
| 2187
|-
| 2018
| GSR
| Paranormal
| Nov 16
| Nov 18
| 2107
|-
| 2017
| Nugget
| Multiverse
| Oct 6
| Oct 8
| 1843
|-
| 2016
| Nugget
| Suits
| Oct 7
| Oct 9
| 1639
|-
| 2015
| Nugget
| Mystery
| Oct 30
| Nov 1
| 1865
|-
| 2014
| GSR
| Magic
| Oct 24
| Oct 26
| 1902
|-
| 2013
| GSR
| Apocalypse
| Oct 25
| Oct 27
| 1628
|-
| 2012
| GSR
| IN SPACE!
| Sep 28
| Sep 30
| 1284
|-
| 2011
| GSR
| Cyberpunk
| Sep 9
| Sep 11
| 1025
|-
| 2010
| GSR
|
| Oct 22
| Oct 23
| 700
|}

''Attendance is counted by warm bodies.''

Note: 2022 was an intentional skip

MediaWiki:Loginprompt

2025-04-13T01:53:58Z

Sammich: BACON integration removed

You no longer log in with your SNAFU Con Registration username and password - that integration broke and has been disabled for now.

If you've logged into the wiki before, you can reset your password. It should still use the same username and/or email address as your SNAFU Con Registration account.

If you're new to the wiki, ping @Admin in Discord to get an account. Only current or former staff will be allowed to log in.

Theme

2024-10-26T21:41:17Z

Sammich: add more potential themes

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Con Info]]
==SNAFU Con Annual Themes==
*'''2010''' We have a con!
*'''2011''' Cyberpunk
*'''2012''' IN SPACE!
*'''2013''' Apocalypse / Post Apocalypse
*'''2014''' Magic
*'''2015''' Mystery
*'''2016''' Suits
*'''2017''' Multiverse
*'''2018''' Paranormal
*'''2019''' Adventure
*'''2021''' Time Travel
*'''2023''' Folklore
*'''2024''' Science
==Theme Choosing==
Themes are chosen at the last meeting of the year before the con. This way we can announce the theme for the following year during closing ceremonies.

All staff may suggest themes for the following year and the suggestions are voted on by the staff present at the meeting. Generally, the staff may vote on as many themes as they want (with a limit of once per theme) until the theme choice is narrowed down to just a few, and then everyone has to vote on their final choice.

Themes are disqualified if the convention has ever used it, or if a ''nearby'' convention has used it in the last 10 years or will be using it in an upcoming year (to our knowledge). Additionally, since there is a local annual SteamPunk event, Steampunk is also disqualified as an option.
===Possible Future Themes===
* Heroes vs. Villains
*Math
*Under the Sea
*Time Travel
*History
*Superheroes
*Holidays
*Isekai
*School Clubs
Please feel free to add your suggestions to this list and we can use it as a jumping off point for next year's voting choices.
===Known Disqualified Themes===
* Bees (permanent chair veto)
*80's (BLFC 2014)
*"Aloha" (Kraken Con S2016)
*Camping / Great Outdoors (Kraken Con S2015)
*Celebration (Fanime 2014)
*Dystopia (BLFC 2015)
*Fallen Utopia (BLFC 2016)
*Gothic Lolita (Fanime)
*Japanese Mythology (Fanime 2015)
*Roaring 20's (BLFC 2013)
*Sports (Fanime)
*<s>Steampunk (Local annual event)</s>
**Last event 2019
* Kaiju (BLFC 2017)
* Musical (BLFC 2018)
* Medieval (Kraken 2018)
* Gaming (Fanime 2018)
* Tabletop Gaming (BLFC 2019)
Additionally, any theme we have had is disqualified.
==Departmental Impact==
The theme primarily affects the [[Design]] team.

[[Video Programming]] is encouraged to work within theme as much as possible but is not limited by theme.

[[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]] may have theme related awards in the masquerade.

All departments and staff are encouraged to do something theme related.

Theme

2024-10-26T21:13:01Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Con Info]]
==SNAFU Con Annual Themes==
*'''2010''' We have a con!
*'''2011''' Cyberpunk
*'''2012''' IN SPACE!
*'''2013''' Apocalypse / Post Apocalypse
*'''2014''' Magic
*'''2015''' Mystery
*'''2016''' Suits
*'''2017''' Multiverse
*'''2018''' Paranormal
*'''2019''' Adventure
*'''2021''' Time Travel
*'''2023''' Folklore
*'''2024''' Science
==Theme Choosing==
Themes are chosen at the last meeting of the year before the con. This way we can announce the theme for the following year during closing ceremonies.

All staff may suggest themes for the following year and the suggestions are voted on by the staff present at the meeting. Generally, the staff may vote on as many themes as they want (with a limit of once per theme) until the theme choice is narrowed down to just a few, and then everyone has to vote on their final choice.

Themes are disqualified if the convention has ever used it, or if a ''nearby'' convention has used it in the last 10 years or will be using it in an upcoming year (to our knowledge). Additionally, since there is a local annual SteamPunk event, Steampunk is also disqualified as an option.
===Possible Future Themes===
* Heroes vs. Villains
*Math
*Under the Sea
*Time Travel
*History
*Superheroes
*Holidays
Please feel free to add your suggestions to this list and we can use it as a jumping off point for next year's voting choices.
===Known Disqualified Themes===
* Bees (permanent chair veto)
*80's (BLFC 2014)
*"Aloha" (Kraken Con S2016)
*Camping / Great Outdoors (Kraken Con S2015)
*Celebration (Fanime 2014)
*Dystopia (BLFC 2015)
*Fallen Utopia (BLFC 2016)
*Gothic Lolita (Fanime)
*Japanese Mythology (Fanime 2015)
*Roaring 20's (BLFC 2013)
*Sports (Fanime)
*<s>Steampunk (Local annual event)</s>
**Last event 2019
* Kaiju (BLFC 2017)
* Musical (BLFC 2018)
* Medieval (Kraken 2018)
* Gaming (Fanime 2018)
* Tabletop Gaming (BLFC 2019)
Additionally, any theme we have had is disqualified.
==Departmental Impact==
The theme primarily affects the [[Design]] team.

[[Video Programming]] is encouraged to work within theme as much as possible but is not limited by theme.

[[:Category:Cosplay_Department|Cosplay]] may have theme related awards in the masquerade.

All departments and staff are encouraged to do something theme related.

Pipe and Drape

2024-09-30T05:56:06Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Purchasing]][[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Research]]

==Pipe & Drape==

=== Taller Sets ===
2 OnlineEEI UT-FOHF-ZD75 sets [http://www.amazon.com/50ft-Wide-Drape-Black-Premier/dp/B00G2BDML0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1437018483&sr=1-1&keywords=Pipe+and+Drape Purchased from Amazon], one in 2014 and one in 2016. In total:

* 19 Vertical poles, 96"
* 19 Bases (labelled "EEI")
* 15 Horizontal poles, black plastic ends, extending 74" / 95" / 119"
* 30 "Premier" black drape panels (60" x 95" or 5' x 7.9')
* 2 large black nylon carrying bags (purchased separately)

=== Shortened Set ===
Purchased secondhand from Kraken Con.

Shortened in 2018 to fit in the Nevada Foyer at the GSR, which has a low ceiling.

* 16 Vertical split poles, 48" top section and 46.5" bottom section (originally also 48")
* 16 Bases
* 8 Horizontal poles, metal ends, extendable 71" / 94" / 118"
* ??? black drape panels

=== Burgundy Drape ===
We bough some burgundy drape panels at some point (2018?), roughly enough to fit the sections we were using in reg.

== Stanchions ==
We bought 40 stanchions from StanchionDepot.com in 2016. Black post and bases with red retractable belts.

* '''EQCCPRO-BB''' Signature Series - Proline 40" High Retractable Belt Stanchion. Black Post black 2" wide belt with patented slow retract cassette with safety brake and locking end. 21lb 14" wide concrete filled base with black no-scuff base cover... $50
*'''EQCCPRO-CASS-R''' Signature Series Crowd Control Pro Replacement Cassette. Red 2' wide belt. $14.95

With tax, this worked out to $70.21/stanchion.

The stanchion carts Sam built us hold 20 stanchions each.

==Options==
We did not purchase anything this year?

The exact same thing available on Amazon is available through the [http://www.onlineeei.com/drapes.cfm#pipe-and-drape-quick-backdrop-kit supplier's site]. It's $738 after shipping through the manufacturer, vs $740 on Amazon.

[http://www.pipeanddrapeonline.com/ Pipe and Drape Online] Seems to have free shipping (temporarily?) and is a bit cheaper than Online EEI especially when shipping is considered (NOTE: The only reason it's cheaper is a sale "Save 10% off an order with a subtotal of $500.00 or more. *Offer excludes Clearance Items, skirts, clips, hangers, toppers, sign hooks, carts, storage bags, stanchions, and replacement base pins.
Valid from: 5/8/2014 - 12/31/2015").

==Fabric Panel ==
[http://bingbanners.com/fabric-banner/ Check out this] for a custom print panel (or several)
a 5x8 banner would be about $160

Pipe and Drape

2024-09-30T05:52:04Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Purchasing]][[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Research]]

==Pipe & Drape==

=== Taller Sets ===
2 sets [http://www.amazon.com/50ft-Wide-Drape-Black-Premier/dp/B00G2BDML0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1437018483&sr=1-1&keywords=Pipe+and+Drape Purchased from Amazon], one in 2014 and one in 2016. In total:

* 19 Vertical poles, 96"
* 19 Bases (labelled "EEI")
* 15 Horizontal poles, black plastic ends, extending 74" / 95" / 119"
* 30 "Premier" black drape panels (60" x 95" or 5' x 7.9')
* 2 large black nylon carrying bags (purchased separately)

=== Shortened Set ===
Purchased secondhand from Kraken Con.

Shortened in 2018 to fit in the Nevada Foyer at the GSR, which has a low ceiling.

* 16 Vertical split poles, 48" top section and 46.5" bottom section (originally also 48")
* 16 Bases
* 8 Horizontal poles, metal ends, extendable 71" / 94" / 118"
* ??? black drape panels

=== Burgundy Drape ===
We bough some burgundy drape panels at some point (2018?), roughly enough to fit the sections we were using in reg.

== Stanchions ==
We bought 40 stanchions from StanchionDepot.com in 2016. Black post and bases with red retractable belts.

* '''EQCCPRO-BB''' Signature Series - Proline 40" High Retractable Belt Stanchion. Black Post black 2" wide belt with patented slow retract cassette with safety brake and locking end. 21lb 14" wide concrete filled base with black no-scuff base cover... $50
*'''EQCCPRO-CASS-R''' Signature Series Crowd Control Pro Replacement Cassette. Red 2' wide belt. $14.95

With tax, this worked out to $70.21/stanchion.

The stanchion carts Sam built us hold 20 stanchions each.

==Options==
We did not purchase anything this year?

The exact same thing available on Amazon is available through the [http://www.onlineeei.com/drapes.cfm#pipe-and-drape-quick-backdrop-kit supplier's site]. It's $738 after shipping through the manufacturer, vs $740 on Amazon.

[http://www.pipeanddrapeonline.com/ Pipe and Drape Online] Seems to have free shipping (temporarily?) and is a bit cheaper than Online EEI especially when shipping is considered (NOTE: The only reason it's cheaper is a sale "Save 10% off an order with a subtotal of $500.00 or more. *Offer excludes Clearance Items, skirts, clips, hangers, toppers, sign hooks, carts, storage bags, stanchions, and replacement base pins.
Valid from: 5/8/2014 - 12/31/2015").

==Fabric Panel ==
[http://bingbanners.com/fabric-banner/ Check out this] for a custom print panel (or several)
a 5x8 banner would be about $160

Pipe and Drape

2024-09-30T05:48:19Z

Sammich:

[[Category:Purchasing]][[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Research]]

==Pipe & Drape==

=== Taller Sets ===
2 sets [http://www.amazon.com/50ft-Wide-Drape-Black-Premier/dp/B00G2BDML0/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1437018483&sr=1-1&keywords=Pipe+and+Drape Purchased from Amazon], one in 2014 and one in 2016

* 19 Vertical poles, 96"
* 19 Bases (labelled "EEI")
* 15 Horizontal poles, black plastic ends, extending 74" / 95" / 119"
* 30 "Premier" black drape panels (60" x 95" or 5' x 7.9')
* 2 large black nylon carrying bags (purchased separately)

=== Shortened Set ===
Purchased secondhand from Kraken Con.

Shortened in 2018 to fit in the Nevada Foyer at the GSR, which has a low ceiling.

* 16 Vertical split poles, 48" top section and 46.5" bottom section (originally also 48")
* 16 Bases
* 8 Horizontal poles, metal ends, extendable 71" / 94" / 118"
* ??? black drape panels

=== Burgundy Drape ===
We bough some burgundy drape panels at some point (2018?), roughly enough to fit the sections we were using in reg.

== Stanchions ==
We bought 40 stanchions from StanchionDepot.com in 2016. Black post and bases with red retractable belts.

* '''EQCCPRO-BB''' Signature Series - Proline 40" High Retractable Belt Stanchion. Black Post black 2" wide belt with patented slow retract cassette with safety brake and locking end. 21lb 14" wide concrete filled base with black no-scuff base cover... $50
*'''EQCCPRO-CASS-R''' Signature Series Crowd Control Pro Replacement Cassette. Red 2' wide belt. $14.95

With tax, this worked out to $70.21/stanchion.

The stanchion carts Sam built us hold 20 stanchions each.

==Options==
We did not purchase anything this year?

The exact same thing available on Amazon is available through the [http://www.onlineeei.com/drapes.cfm#pipe-and-drape-quick-backdrop-kit supplier's site]. It's $738 after shipping through the manufacturer, vs $740 on Amazon.

[http://www.pipeanddrapeonline.com/ Pipe and Drape Online] Seems to have free shipping (temporarily?) and is a bit cheaper than Online EEI especially when shipping is considered (NOTE: The only reason it's cheaper is a sale "Save 10% off an order with a subtotal of $500.00 or more. *Offer excludes Clearance Items, skirts, clips, hangers, toppers, sign hooks, carts, storage bags, stanchions, and replacement base pins.
Valid from: 5/8/2014 - 12/31/2015").

==Fabric Panel ==
[http://bingbanners.com/fabric-banner/ Check out this] for a custom print panel (or several)
a 5x8 banner would be about $160

Email Administration

2024-09-29T23:19:19Z

Sammich: Created page with " === Setting up a New User === # Log in to the mail server admin panel. # Select "snafucon.com" in the "Domain" box in the top right. # Create the new user: ## In the left nav bar, under "E-mail Manager", click "E-mail Accounts". ## Click the "+ Create Account" button in the top right. ## Set the "Username" field to the email address you want to give them. ## Set a password, and copy it for later. You can use the dice button on the left end of the field to generate a ra..."

=== Setting up a New User ===

# Log in to the mail server admin panel.
# Select "snafucon.com" in the "Domain" box in the top right.
# Create the new user:
## In the left nav bar, under "E-mail Manager", click "E-mail Accounts".
## Click the "+ Create Account" button in the top right.
## Set the "Username" field to the email address you want to give them.
## Set a password, and copy it for later. You can use the dice button on the left end of the field to generate a random password.
## Check "Max" next to the "E-mail Quota (MB)" field.
## Click "Create Account"
# Forward incoming mail to records:
## In the left nav bar, under "E-mail Manager", click "Forwarders".
## Copy the records email address from an existing entry.
## Click the "+ Create E-Mail Forwarder" button in the top right.
## In the "New Forwarder Name", put the user's email address.
## Under "Add Destination", choose "E-Mail" and enter the records email.
## Click "Create"
# Set up their Webmail:
## In the left nav bar, under "E-mail Manager", click "E-mail Accounts".
## Find the user, and click the log in (door with arrow) icon next to their username to log in to their webmail.
## In Settings -> Preferences -> Special Folders:
### Enable "Show real names for special folders"
### For "Junk", select the "spam" folder under "Inbox", not the "Junk" folder
### Click "Save"
## In Settings -> Preferences -> Server Settings:
### Enable "Directly delete messages in Junk"
### Click "Save"
## In Settings -> Folders:
### Select the "Junk" folder, check that the "Information" section says "Messages: 0", then click "Delete" at the top of the right column
## In Settings -> Identities:
### Configure their main identity and any department emails as described in [[Email]]
# DM the user their new login information to them in Discord (or however you were talking to them)
## As them to log in and change their password ASAP. (You can check when they last changed their password by hovering the question mark icon next to their username on the "E-mail Accounts" page.)

=== Resetting a User's Password ===

# Log in to the mail server admin panel.
# Select "snafucon.com" in the "Domain" box in the top right.
# In the left nav bar, under "E-mail Manager", click "E-mail Accounts".
# Find the row for the user and click the "+" button on the far right
# Choose "Change Password/Username" from the pop-up menu
# In the dialog:
## Click the dice button to generate a new password
## Copy the new password for later
## Click "Save"
# DM the user their new login information to them in Discord (or however you were talking to them)
## As them to log in and change their password ASAP. (You can check when they last changed their password by hovering the question mark icon next to their username on the "E-mail Accounts" page.)

Email

2024-09-29T23:11:11Z

Sammich: Use HTTPS for snafucon.com in signatures

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Procedures]][[Category:Policies]]

Upper staff and staff who have a need for it will receive @snafucon.com email addresses. Many departments also have shared email addresses, which are handled through [[RT]].

==How To==
===Log In===
Log in to your email here: [http://mail.snafucon.com mail.snafucon.com]
===Change Your Password===
Log in at [https://mail.snafucon.com mail.snafucon.com], click "Settings" in the left bar, then click "Password".

If you've forgotten your current password, ping @Admin in Discord and they can reset it for you.

===Setting Your Name and Signature===
#[http://mail.snafucon.com Log In]
#Click "Settings" in the left navigation bar.
#Click "Identities" In the left column.
#Choose what identity you want to add a signature for (see below)
#Set your Display Name and Signature in the form on the right
#'''Make sure that "Bcc" is set to "records@snafucon.com"'''
#Click "Save"
===Add More Identities===
Identities allow you to send as department emails. If you are in the registration department you should set up a "Registration" Identity and if you are in Rovers you should set up a "Rovers" identity, etc.

You can set up as many identities as you want but you must have permissions set to email out from a departmental email or it simply won't work. If you are unsure as to whether you have the necessary permissions, contact the admin.

#[http://mail.snafucon.com Log In]
#Click "Settings" in the left navigation bar.
#Click "Identities" In the left column.
#Click the "+" at the top of the right column.
#Set your Name, Email, and Signature
#'''Set "Bcc" to "records@snafucon.com"'''
#Click "Save"

For a departmental email, your name should be the department, your email should be the department email, and your signature should have the department in it.

For Example:

<pre>Display Name: SNAFU Con Registration
Email: registration@snafucon.com
Signature:
Beta
SNAFU Con Registration
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
https://snafucon.com
registration@snafucon.com</pre>

==Spam==
'''All email boxes have a spam filter'''. Messages which the filter thinks are spam will be delivered to your "spam" folder, which is nested inside your inbox. (No, we don't know why, and no, we can't change that. It's just a quirk of our mail provider.)

[[File:Roundcube Spam Folder.png|frameless]]

If you receive a spam message in your Inbox, move it to the spam folder. Doing so will help to train the spam filter to do a better job recognizing spam. There isn't a dedicated button for that, unfortunately. You have to drag and drop it or use "Move" in the "More" menu.

Likewise, if you find a message in your spam folder which is not spam, please help train the filter by moving the message to your inbox.

==Standard Signature==
<pre>(Closing statement such as Thank you, Best Regards, Sincerely, etc.)
(Your Name)
(Your title or department)
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
https://snafucon.com
(Your email)</pre>

'''For example:'''
<pre>Thank you,
Beta
SNAFU Con Vice Chair
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
https://snafucon.com
beta@snafucon.com</pre>

==External Email Clients==
If you want to get your email on your phone or other email client software, these are the settings:

{|
|+
! Protocol !! Server !! Port !! Security !! Authentication
|-
| IMAP || mail.snafucon.com || 993 || SSL/TLS || PLAIN / Normal Password
|-
| SMTP || mail.snafucon.com || 587 || STARTTLS || PLAIN / Normal Password
|}

Your username is your complete email address (including "@snafucon.com"). Your password is the same as the one you use to sign in to the web-based client.

We don't currently support access via the POP3 protocol.

'''Configure your email client to automatically BCC''' "records@snafucon.com".

Email

2024-09-29T22:47:18Z

Sammich: Updates for the move to MXroute

[[Category:Staff]][[Category:Procedures]][[Category:Policies]]

Upper staff and staff who have a need for it will receive @snafucon.com email addresses. Many departments also have shared email addresses, which are handled through [[RT]].

==How To==
===Log In===
Log in to your email here: [http://mail.snafucon.com mail.snafucon.com]
===Change Your Password===
Log in at [https://mail.snafucon.com mail.snafucon.com], click "Settings" in the left bar, then click "Password".

If you've forgotten your current password, ping @Admin in Discord and they can reset it for you.

===Setting Your Name and Signature===
#[http://mail.snafucon.com Log In]
#Click "Settings" in the left navigation bar.
#Click "Identities" In the left column.
#Choose what identity you want to add a signature for (see below)
#Set your Display Name and Signature in the form on the right
#'''Make sure that "Bcc" is set to "records@snafucon.com"'''
#Click "Save"
===Add More Identities===
Identities allow you to send as department emails. If you are in the registration department you should set up a "Registration" Identity and if you are in Rovers you should set up a "Rovers" identity, etc.

You can set up as many identities as you want but you must have permissions set to email out from a departmental email or it simply won't work. If you are unsure as to whether you have the necessary permissions, contact the admin.

#[http://mail.snafucon.com Log In]
#Click "Settings" in the left navigation bar.
#Click "Identities" In the left column.
#Click the "+" at the top of the right column.
#Set your Name, Email, and Signature
#'''Set "Bcc" to "records@snafucon.com"'''
#Click "Save"

For a departmental email, your name should be the department, your email should be the department email, and your signature should have the department in it.

For Example:

<pre>Display Name: SNAFU Con Registration
Email: registration@snafucon.com
Signature:
Beta
SNAFU Con Registration
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
http://snafucon.com
registration@snafucon.com</pre>

==Spam==
'''All email boxes have a spam filter'''. Messages which the filter thinks are spam will be delivered to your "spam" folder, which is nested inside your inbox. (No, we don't know why, and no, we can't change that. It's just a quirk of our mail provider.)

[[File:Roundcube Spam Folder.png|frameless]]

If you receive a spam message in your Inbox, move it to the spam folder. Doing so will help to train the spam filter to do a better job recognizing spam. There isn't a dedicated button for that, unfortunately. You have to drag and drop it or use "Move" in the "More" menu.

Likewise, if you find a message in your spam folder which is not spam, please help train the filter by moving the message to your inbox.

==Standard Signature==
<pre>(Closing statement such as Thank you, Best Regards, Sincerely, etc.)
(Your Name)
(Your title or department)
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
http://snafucon.com
(Your email)</pre>

'''For example:'''
<pre>Thank you,
Beta
SNAFU Con Vice Chair
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite!
http://snafucon.com
beta@snafucon.com</pre>

==External Email Clients==
If you want to get your email on your phone or other email client software, these are the settings:

{|
|+
! Protocol !! Server !! Port !! Security !! Authentication
|-
| IMAP || mail.snafucon.com || 993 || SSL/TLS || PLAIN / Normal Password
|-
| SMTP || mail.snafucon.com || 587 || STARTTLS || PLAIN / Normal Password
|}

Your username is your complete email address (including "@snafucon.com"). Your password is the same as the one you use to sign in to the web-based client.

We don't currently support access via the POP3 protocol.

'''Configure your email client to automatically BCC''' "records@snafucon.com".

File:Roundcube Spam Folder.png

2024-09-29T22:25:42Z

Sammich:

A screenshot of our Roundcube webmail interface showing the "spam" folder nested inside "Inbox".

Computers

2023-11-15T00:50:36Z

Sammich: Add OS setup instructions

== Dell Latitude E5540 Laptops ==

SCIENCE owns a set of 11 Dell Latitude E5540 laptops. These were acquired from ComputerCorps in Carson city on 14 September 2023 for $1250.

== 2023 OS Setup ==
For 2023 we're using Lubuntu. To install our "standard" setup:

# Download [https://lubuntu.me/downloads/ the Lubuntu 22.04 ISO] and write it to a USB drive (e.g. with [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus])
# Copy [https://gitlab.snafucon.com/registration/bacondevd/-/releases the bacondevd DEB package] on to the USB drive
# Boot the computer from your USB drive
# Connect to a network, ideally the "SNAFU Con Staff" WiFi network. If you connect to a different network now you'll need to add the connection info for "SNAFU Con Staff" later.
# Run the installer on the desktop.
## Accept the defaults for everything that has them.
## On the disk screen, select "Erase disk"
## On the user screen:
### User name: snafucon
### Hostname: set to snafucon plus the asset tag number, e.g. "snafucon-401332"
### Password: use the standard laptops/tablets one
### Check the "automatically log in" box
# When the installer is done, reboot and remove the USB drive when it tells you to.
# When it's done booting into the new OS, it should prompt you to install updates. Do that. If it doesn't ask, click "Preferences -> Apply Full Upgrade" in the start menu.
# In "Start -> Preferences -> LXQt Settings -> Power Management":
## On the "Lid" tab, set "On Battery" and "On AC" to "Suspend"
## On the "Idle" tab, set set "... on Battery" and "... on AC" to "Suspend"
# In "Start -> Preferences -> LXQt Settings -> Session Settings":
## On the "Basic Settings" tab, uncheck "Lock screen before..."
## On the "Autostart" tab, click "Add". Set the name to "Firefox" and the command to "firefox" and click "OK".
# In "Start -> Preferences -> LXQt Settings -> Desktop":
## On the "Advanced" tab, uncheck "Home", "Trash", and "Network".
# Right-click "Start -> Internet -> Firefox Web Browser" and click "Add to desktop"
# Right-click "Start -> Sound & Video -> VLC media player" and click "Add to desktop"
# Right-click each of the desktop icons you just created and click "Trust this executable"
# Install bacondevd:
## Plug the USB drive back in
## Open it in the file manager
## Double-click the bacondevd DEB package
## Eject and remove the USB drive
# Open Firefox and set it up:
## Right-click in the blank space next to the URL bar and click "Customize Toolbar..."
### Remove the spaces on either side of the URL bar
### Remove the Pocket and Account buttons
### Click Done
## Install uBlock Origin:
### Click "Menu -> Add-ons and themes"
### Enter "uBlock Origin" in the "Find more add-ons" box
### Click the "uBlock Origin" result with the "Recommended" tag
### Click "Add to Firefox"
### In the permissions dialog, click "Add"
## In "Menu -> Settings":
### On the "Home" tab:
#### Change "Homepage and new windows" to "Custom URLs..." and set the URL to "https://register.snafucon.com/atcon/"
#### Uncheck "Shortcuts"
#### Uncheck "Recommended by Pocket"
### On the "Search" tab, change the "Default Search Engine" to "DuckDuckGo"
### On the "Privacy & Security" tab:
#### Uncheck "Ask to save logins..."
#### Uncheck "Show alerts about passwords..."
#### Uncheck "Autofill addresses"
#### Uncheck "Autofill credit cards"
#### Set "History - Firefox will" to "Use custom settings for history"
#### Uncheck "Remember search and form history"
#### Check "Clear history when Firefox closes"
#### Uncheck "Suggestions from sponsors"
#### Set "DNS over HTTPS" to "Off"
## Turn of uBlock for BACON:
### Click the Home button to go to BACON
### Click the uBlock button at the right of the URL bar
### Click the big power button in the popup menu
### Reload the page
### Verify the uBlock button is gray and not red
# Reboot

File:Apache Al18P Bottom Roller Installed.jpg

2023-11-03T07:54:25Z

Sammich: Sammich uploaded a new version of File:Apache Al18P Bottom Roller Installed.jpg

A photo of the small-gear end of the front bottom roller of an Apache AL18P laminating machine installed in its bracket.

File:Apache AL18P Bottom Roller.jpg

2023-11-03T07:54:05Z

Sammich: Sammich uploaded a new version of File:Apache AL18P Bottom Roller.jpg

A photo of the small-gear end of one of the bottom rollers from an Apache AL18P laminating machine.

Laminating Machines/Apache

2023-11-03T07:52:51Z

Sammich: add reassembly and cleaning instructions

We have two large-format laminating machines from Apache: an 18" capacity AL18P and and a 13" capacity AL13P.

The AL13P has been out of commission since 2019 with a cracked quartz heating element tube. We bought the AL18P in 2021 to replace it.

== Disassembly ==
This procedure is written based on the AL18P but should be nearly identical for the AL13P.

For disassembly you pretty much only need a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

=== Warning ===
When it's plugged in, the inside of the machine contains exposed mains voltage. Do not plug in the machine with its white top cover removed unless you have been trained how to safely service mains-powered equipment.

The entire central roller assembly gets very hot in operation. Ensure that the machine has fully cooled before attempting disassembly.

=== Remove the Top Cover ===
Remove the gray cover over the rollers. It just lifts up and off.

[[File:Apache AL18P Top.jpg|frameless]]

Turn the machine over and remove the outermost four screws on the bottom (labelled "Cover" here). Don't remove any other screws - you don't need to and things will come loose inside, which will make it harder to reassemble later.

[[File:Apache AL18P Bottom.jpg|frameless]]

Carefully turn the machine back over - the white top cover is no longer attached to the black base, so you'll have to hold them together while you flip it.

Remove the screws on either side of the display. It will fall inwards. For reassembly you'll need to lift the white cover slightly and hold the display up from the inside to reinstall the screws.

Lift off the white top cover and set it aside. You may have to tilt it backwards slightly to clear the back rollers. If there are badges stuck through the slot in the cover and into the rollers it may take quite a bit of force to pull the cover off past them; just make sure that you're only applying force to the stuck badges and not to the rollers.

=== Removing the Rollers ===
The rollers are held in place and tensioned by four spring-loaded clamps, one at each corner of the roller assembly.

Hang one end of the machine at a time over the edge of the table so you can reach the roller clamp screws on the bottom of the machine without turning it over. Loosen the clamp screws until the rectangular nuts are right at the end of the screws as shown here.

[[File:Apache AL18P Opened.jpg|frameless]]

Remove the small screw at each end of the upper heating element shield (the long silvery galvanized metal object between the rollers above) and lift the upper heating element in its shield up and out of the way.

[[File:Apache AL18P Top Element.jpg|frameless]]

One at a time, pull each of the four roller clamps up as far as it will go and then slide it along its long axis away from the roller assembly. It should stay attached to the base plate; if you remove the nut from the screw it's more annoying to reassemble.

[[File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Off.jpg|frameless]]

Once all four clamps have been removed, you can lift the rollers straight up and out of their channels. This will reveal the bottom heating element behind the bottom front roller.

=== Re-Installing the Rollers ===
The rollers with single-slot bushings and two gears go on the bottom of each side. The two bottom rollers are identical, so it doesn't matter if you swap them front-to-back. The side with the larger gear faces towards and engages with the motor. The sheet metal roller brackets should fit into the groove in the bushing.

[[File:Apache AL18P Bottom Roller.jpg|frameless]][[File:Apache Al18P Bottom Roller Installed.jpg|frameless]]

The rollers with dual-slot bushings and one gear go on the top of each side. The two top rollers are identical, so it doesn't matter if you swap them front-to-back. The side with the gear faces away from the motor and engages with the matching gear on the bottom roller. The sheet metal roller brackets should fit into the ''inner'' groove in the bushing.

[[File:Apache AL18P Top Roller.jpg|frameless]][[File:Apache AL18P Top Roller Installed.jpg|frameless]]

Once all four rollers are in place and the brackets are in the correct slots in their bushings, reinstall the roller clamps one-by-one. Lift the clamp up as far as it will go, align it with the outer groove in the top bushing, and push it along its long axis to slide it into the groove in the bushing until it engages with the notch in the clamp.

Hang one end of the machine at a time over the edge of the table so you can reach the roller clamp screws on the bottom of the machine without turning it over. Tighten the clamp screws until the rectangular nut roughly lines up with the notch in the clamp.

[[File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Installed.jpg|frameless]][[File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Tensioned.jpg|frameless]]

Swing the top heating element in its shield back down into place and install its two screws. Ensure that the flange with the screw hole at each end of the shield is on the ''outside'' of the roller bracket.

[[File:Apache AL18P Left.jpg|frameless]][[File:Apache AL18P Right.jpg|frameless]]

== Cleaning ==
You'll need isopropyl alcohol, paper towels, and possibly a soft brush like a toothbrush and some kind of scraping tool.

Clean each of the rollers by rubbing it with isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel. Don't use abrasive cleaners or scraping tools on the rollers - they're very easy to nick, which will prevent the nicked area from laminating properly. IPA should be enough to un-stick badge adhesive or plastic that's stuck to the surface, but it can take quite a bit of rubbing. If you need to remove a badge that's wrapped around the rollers that you can't just peel off, cut it loose very carefully with scissors or a sharp blade, taking care not to cut the surface of the roller.

Inspect both heating elements for foreign material and damage.

If the element has burned-on debris like this, clean it off as best you can and then burn off the rest as described below. You can use a scraping tool like a flathead screwdriver to scrape off anything stuck to the metal shield, but be careful not to hit the quartz tube inside: they crack easily. To clean the quartz tube, use IPA with a soft brush or a paper towel. You probably won't be able to get everything off, but the more you get off now the less smoke you'll make burning it off. You should at least try to get any large chunks of plastic off.

[[File:Apache AL18P Top Element Burned.jpg|frameless]]

If the quartz element tube is cracked or broken, the laminating machine cannot be safely operated until the element is replaced. Reassemble the machine and prominently label it "Broken - Do Not Use".

=== Burning off Debris ===
If the heating element has burned-on residue as shown above, even if you clean most of it off the machine will most likely emit some smoke the next time it's turned on, so that needs to be done under safe conditions.

Fully re-assemble the machine, but don't tension the rollers.

Take the machine to a well-ventilated outdoor area away from people and plug it in. Turn it up to its highest temperature setting and leave it until a little while after it stops smoking.

Unplug it and wait for it to fully cool before proceeding.

Disassemble it again and clean the smoke residue out of the interior with IPA. Make sure to clean all of the rollers, as well as the inside of the sheet guide between the heating elements.

File:Apache AL18P Right.jpg

2023-11-03T07:52:18Z

Sammich:

The right end of the roller assembly of an Apache AL18P laminating machine, assembled correctly.

File:Apache AL18P Left.jpg

2023-11-03T07:51:48Z

Sammich:

The left end of the roller assembly of an Apache AL18P laminating machine, assembled correctly.

File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Tensioned.jpg

2023-11-03T07:43:48Z

Sammich:

A close-up photo of one of the roller clamps from an Apache AL18P laminating machine properly tensioned.

File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Installed.jpg

2023-11-03T07:42:51Z

Sammich:

A close-up photo of one of the roller clamps in an Apache AL18P laminating machine correctly installed on its roller.

File:Apache AL18P Top Roller Installed.jpg

2023-11-03T07:25:12Z

Sammich:

A photo of the gear end of one of the top rollers from an Apache AL18P laminating machine installed in its bracket.

File:Apache AL18P Top Roller.jpg

2023-11-03T07:24:40Z

Sammich:

A photo of the gear end of one of the top rollers from an Apache AL18P laminating machine.

File:Apache Al18P Bottom Roller Installed.jpg

2023-11-03T07:19:48Z

Sammich:

A photo of the small-gear end of the front bottom roller of an Apache AL18P laminating machine installed in its bracket.

File:Apache AL18P Bottom Roller.jpg

2023-11-03T07:17:52Z

Sammich:

A photo of the small-gear end of one of the bottom rollers from an Apache AL18P laminating machine.

File:Apache AL18P Top Element Burned.jpg

2023-11-03T06:58:27Z

Sammich:

A close-up photo of the left end of the top heating element of an Apache AL18P laminator. The element and its metal shield are covered in burnt plastic residue.

Laminating Machines/Apache

2023-11-03T06:32:49Z

Sammich: Start Apache laminator disassembly instructions

File:Apache AL18P Roller Clamp Off.jpg

2023-11-03T06:30:46Z

Sammich:

A close-up photo of the front left roller clamp of an Apache AL18P laminator. It has been pulled off the roller assembly and is sitting loosely to the side.

File:Apache AL18P Top Element.jpg

2023-11-03T06:26:04Z

Sammich:

A photo of the inside of an Apache AL18P laminator with the top heating element in its shield lifted up and out of the way of the front rollers.

File:Apache AL18P Opened.jpg

2023-11-03T06:12:11Z

Sammich:

A photo of the inside of an Apache AL18P laminator. Everything is in place except the top heating element shield is not screwed in and is sitting on the wrong side of the right-hand roller bracket.

File:Apache AL18P Top.jpg

2023-11-03T05:44:51Z

Sammich:

A photo of the top of an Apache AL18P laminator.

File:Apache AL18P Bottom.jpg

2023-11-03T05:27:19Z

Sammich:

A photo of the bottom of an Apache AL18P laminator. The four outermost screws have been labelled "Cover" and four similar screws further in are labelled "Rollers".

Room block reconciliation

2023-09-30T00:36:33Z

Sammich: /* Importing from BACON */ the BACON sheet doesn't have formula cells

Every year, we have a spreadsheet in Google Docs to help us make sure that we're on target for getting enough rooms to meet our minimums and reconcile hotel-provided delegate lists with digital records provided by hotel reservation services.

We need to perform this reconciliation because the GSR allows for people to book online or by phone. [[BACON]] has a system built in that allows people who book online through the links we provide to automatically get VIP status. We can also login to the GSR's online booking system, [https://planners.passkey.com/ Passkey], to pull a list of all the people who booked through their online system, even if they did not go through our links. However, Passkey cannot give us a list of people who booked by phone. For this, we need the "delegate list": a complete list of all of people who book rooms and then we need to reconcile it against the records from Passkey.
==Creating the Spreadsheet for a New Year ==
#As the SCIENCE records Google account, copy last year's sheet and share with the same people
#On the Prices sheet, update the 100% room-night target and the price schedule
#On the Previous Year Comparison sheet, archive the old year:
##Move the chart out of your way so you can see columns A-G
##Select columns B-D, right-click the column header, and select "Insert 3 right"
## Select columns B-D and press Ctrl+C. Select cell E1 and press Ctrl-V, then click the paste popup and choose "values only". Do the same thing again but choose "format only". This gives you a copy of the previous year with static values instead of the formulas.
##Update the header in cells B1 and D3 to the current year
##Set the last cell in column B to the date of the Wednesday before con this year, then fill upwards with earlier dates
##Move the chart back to the top left
##Double-click the chart
###in the side panel click "Setup",
###Add G3:G203 to the data range list between D and J (You can type it into the text box or click the little grid to see a nicer looking interface)
###Under "Series", click "Add Series" and choose the prior year which is now missing from the chart
#On the Master Account sheet, delete all the data - leave the headers and formulas (gray cells)
# On the Passkey sheet, delete all the data - leave the headers and formulas (gray cells)
#On the Phone sheet, delete all the data - leave the headers and formulas (gray cells)
# On the GSR sheet, delete all the data - leave the headers and formulas (gray cells)
#On the BACON sheet, delete all the data - leave the headers
# On the Reconcile sheet, delete the confirmation numbers in columns A and B
== Importing from Passkey ==
# Log into [https://planners.passkey.com Passkey]
# Open the event for the current year
# Click "Room List Report" under the room count
# Hover "Actions" in the top right and click "Export"
# In the export dialog select "Comma Separated Value (.csv)" format and click "Export"
# In the Google Sheet, navigate to the Passkey tab and select cell H1 (the header of the first non-gray column)
# Click File → Import and upload the CSV you downloaded from Passkey
# In the import dialog, set the import location to "Replace data at the selected cell" and click "Import data"
# Extend the formulas in A:G (the gray columns) as necessary
# Ctrl+Click to select the "ResAckNo" for each row with "No" for "Reconcile" (highlighted yellow), then copy with Ctrl+C
# Switch to the Reconcile tab and paste special as "values only" at the end of column B
# Extend formula columns C:M as necessary.
# On the "Prices" tab, check that the Passkey total in B2 matches the total room nights picked up on the Passkey dashboard.
== Importing from BACON ==
# In PMA, select the snafucon db and run <pre>SELECT * FROM `roomblock` WHERE year = (SELECT id FROM years WHERE current = 'current')</pre>
# At the bottom of the results page under "Query results operations" click "Export"
# Set the format to CSV and click "Go"
# In the Google Sheet, navigate to the "BACON" tab and select cell A2 (the first data cell)
# Click File → Import and upload the CSV you downloaded from PMA
# In the import dialog, set the import location to "Replace data at the selected cell" and click "Import data"
== Importing from the delegate list ==
# Email our contact with Convention Reservations at the GSR for a delegate list as a spreadsheet (Joi Cerveri for 2021 - entering their name in the Requestor box in RT will bring up their email). It's good to also copy our sales rep (Daniel Pferschy in 2021) so that if staff has changed in Convention Reservations they can find us the right person.
# Import and reconcile Passkey (see above), so that's up to date.
# Take the spreadsheet they give us and copy it into the GSR worksheet. It will not necessarily match the columns, so just try to make them match.
# Extend formula columns A, B, and L as necessary.
# Open up the GSR worksheet and the Reconcile worksheet, side by side.
# For each item in the GSR worksheet where the Reconcile column is "No" (highlighted yellow), try to find matching Passkey confirmation code in the Reconcile worksheet, using the name and dates.
#* If you find it, put the GSR confirmation code in the GSR confirmation column (column A) next to the matching Passkey confirmation code.
#* If you don't, put the GSR confirmation number at the end.
# Extend formula columns C to M as necessary.
# For all the red rows that are marked missing, check if they match any of the master account rooms, add the GSR confirmation number to the Master Account Rooms table in the Confirmation column (column A).
# For all the remaining missing rows, put those confirmation codes into the confirmation column of the Phone worksheet (column A).
# Extend formula columns B to I as necessary.
# Add the Phone confirmation codes to BACON, using the raw database.
# Check VIP tickets in RT and handle appropriately.

Computers/Latitude E5540

2023-09-15T01:56:17Z

Sammich: Add images

We own a set of 11 Dell Latitude E5540 laptops.

They were purchased from ComputerCorps in Carson City on 14 September 2023 for $1250: nominally 10 for $125 each, with an extra laptop with a missing battery thrown in free of charge.
[[File:Latitude E5540 Right.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Latitude E5540 Left.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Latitude E5540 Front.jpg.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Manufacturer
|Dell
|-
!Model
|Latitude E5540
|-
!Manufactured
|8 December 2014
|-
!RAM
|4 GB DDR3L 1600
1x 4 GB SODIMM, 1 slot open
|-
!CPU
|Intel [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/81018/intel-core-i34030u-processor-3m-cache-1-90-ghz.html Core i3-4030U] 1.9 GHz 2 cores
|-
!Graphics
|Intel HD Graphics 4600
|-
!Storage
|64 GB SSD
|-
!Optical
|DVD+/-RW
|-
!Ports
|
HDMI (up to 3200x2000@60Hz)
<br>VGA
<br>2x USB 3.0 type A
<br>2x USB 2.0 type A
<br>10/100/1000 Ethernet
<br>3.5mm TRRS Headphone + Microphone
<br>SD Card
|-
!Display
|15.6", 1366x768, touch
|-
!Size
|14.92 x 9.86 x 1.32 in
|-
!Weight
|6.13 lbs
|}

== Firmware ==
While the Dell logo screen is displayed during boot:

* Press F2 to enter the setup utility
* Press F12 for a one-time boot menu

=== Firmware Update ===
We should periodically check [https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-e5540-laptop/drivers the Dell support site] for new BIOS updates. We're currently using version A24 from 4 December 2019.

To update the BIOS without Windows:

# Format a USB flash drive with a FAT32 file system
# Download the Windows EXE for the BIOS update from Dell and put it on the flashdrive
# Reboot the laptop, and on the Dell logo splash screen, press F12 to get to the boot menu
# Select "BIOS Flash Update" from the boot menu
# Click the "..." button to the right of "BIOS update file" and choose the EXE file
# Click "Begin Flash Update"

=== Firmware Setup ===
These settings are recorded for BIOS version A24. Press F2 at the boot logo screen to enter setup.

# Press the "Load Defaults" button
# General
## Boot Sequence
### Set "Boot List Option" to "UEFI"
### Use the "Delete Boot Option" button to remove any options other than the primary OS
### Press the "Apply" button
## Advanced Boot Options: uncheck "Enable Legacy Option ROMs"
# System Configuration
## Integrated NIC: set radio group to "Enabled"
## Parallel Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## Serial Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## SATA Operation: set radio group to "AHCI"
## Miscellaneous Devices
### Uncheck "Enable ExpressCard"
### Uncheck "Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection"
# Power Management
## Primary Battery Charge Configuration: set radio group to "Primarily AC Use"
# POST Behavior
## Fastboot: set radio group to "Minimal"

File:Latitude E5540 Front.jpg.jpg

2023-09-15T01:55:56Z

Sammich:

A photo of a Dell Latitude E5540 laptop from the front showing the screen and keyboard and a bit of the left side.

File:Latitude E5540 Left.jpg.jpg

2023-09-15T01:53:56Z

Sammich:

A rendering of a Dell Latitude E5540 laptop. The lid is partway open and the device is facing away from the camera with the left rear corner centered. On the left side, from back to front, are the power entry barrel jack, the wireless switch, the fan grille, the HDMI port, a USB 3.0 port, the smart card slot, and the SD card slot. On the rear from left to right are a USB 3.0 port, the Ethernet port, and a USB 2.0 port.

File:Latitude E5540 Right.jpg.jpg

2023-09-15T01:51:38Z

Sammich:

A rendering of a Dell Latitude E5540 laptop. The lid is partway open and the device is facing away from the camera with the right rear corner centered. On the right side, from front to back, are the DVD drive, headphone port, USB 2.0 port, and VGA port. On the rear from left to right are a USB 3.0 port, the Ethernet port, and a USB 2.0 port.

Computers/Latitude E5540

2023-09-15T01:41:54Z

Sammich: fix port list formatting

We own a set of 11 Dell Latitude E5540 laptops.

They were purchased from ComputerCorps in Carson City on 14 September 2023 for $1250: nominally 10 for $125 each, with an extra laptop with a missing battery thrown in free of charge.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Manufacturer
|Dell
|-
!Model
|Latitude E5540
|-
!Manufactured
|8 December 2014
|-
!RAM
|4 GB DDR3L 1600
1x 4 GB SODIMM, 1 slot open
|-
!CPU
|Intel [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/81018/intel-core-i34030u-processor-3m-cache-1-90-ghz.html Core i3-4030U] 1.9 GHz 2 cores
|-
!Graphics
|Intel HD Graphics 4600
|-
!Storage
|64 GB SSD
|-
!Optical
|DVD+/-RW
|-
!Ports
|
HDMI (up to 3200x2000@60Hz)
<br>VGA
<br>2x USB 3.0 type A
<br>2x USB 2.0 type A
<br>10/100/1000 Ethernet
<br>3.5mm TRRS Headphone + Microphone
<br>SD Card
|-
!Display
|15.6", 1366x768, touch
|-
!Size
|14.92 x 9.86 x 1.32 in
|-
!Weight
|6.13 lbs
|}

== Firmware ==
While the Dell logo screen is displayed during boot:

* Press F2 to enter the setup utility
* Press F12 for a one-time boot menu

=== Firmware Update ===
We should periodically check [https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-e5540-laptop/drivers the Dell support site] for new BIOS updates. We're currently using version A24 from 4 December 2019.

To update the BIOS without Windows:

# Format a USB flash drive with a FAT32 file system
# Download the Windows EXE for the BIOS update from Dell and put it on the flashdrive
# Reboot the laptop, and on the Dell logo splash screen, press F12 to get to the boot menu
# Select "BIOS Flash Update" from the boot menu
# Click the "..." button to the right of "BIOS update file" and choose the EXE file
# Click "Begin Flash Update"

=== Firmware Setup ===
These settings are recorded for BIOS version A24. Press F2 at the boot logo screen to enter setup.

# Press the "Load Defaults" button
# General
## Boot Sequence
### Set "Boot List Option" to "UEFI"
### Use the "Delete Boot Option" button to remove any options other than the primary OS
### Press the "Apply" button
## Advanced Boot Options: uncheck "Enable Legacy Option ROMs"
# System Configuration
## Integrated NIC: set radio group to "Enabled"
## Parallel Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## Serial Port: set radio group to "Disabled"
## SATA Operation: set radio group to "AHCI"
## Miscellaneous Devices
### Uncheck "Enable ExpressCard"
### Uncheck "Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection"
# Power Management
## Primary Battery Charge Configuration: set radio group to "Primarily AC Use"
# POST Behavior
## Fastboot: set radio group to "Minimal"