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==[http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - Chicago's Hackerspace==
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== [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Current_COVID_Info CLICK HERE for Current Covid-19 Health & Safety Practices] ==
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== [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Current_COVID_Info#How_to_Use_SignupGenius.com Social Distancing at PS1: Use SignupGenius to reserve your time in PS1 Areas! Click here to learn how.] ==
  
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[http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - Chicago's Hackerspace, Founded 2009
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'''*We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit [[organization]]'''
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'''*Our Address:''' 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-5617 
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'''*General Contact:''' [email protected]
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'''*How do I visit?'''  We have a live, guided virtual tour for prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to get a learn about us, ask questions, and sign up for a membership. [https://meet.jit.si/PS1WeeklyVirtualTourandIDCheck You can join the virtual tour using this link.] Also, you can [https://players.cupix.com/p/nllihJB0 take a virtual tour of Pumping Station: One on your own time by visiting this link.]
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To maximize the safety of visitors and members during the pandemic, in-person tours can be arranged by request. To set one up, we recommend doing so by joining the virtual tours on Tuesdays. You can also email your request to [email protected].
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Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space.
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!colspan="2"|Area Directory
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|'''General'''
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|[[:Category:General_Area|Info]], [https://pumpingstationone.org/events Events], [https://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/events Meetups]
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|'''CNC'''
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|[[:Category:CNC|Info]]
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|'''Woodshop'''
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|[[:Category:Wood_Shop|Info]]
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|'''Electronics'''
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|[[:Category:Electronics|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/[email protected]&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
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|'''Arts'''
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|[[:Category:Arts|Info]]
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|'''Hot Metals'''
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|[[:Category:Hot_Metals|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=tomjudge.com_cl3vcokea3rl5gfflp5d9putlo%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
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|'''Cold Metals'''
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|[[:Category:Cold_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Small Metals'''
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|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Kitchen'''
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|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
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== About PS:One ==
 
== About PS:One ==
=== Who We Are ===
 
Who are the members of PS:1?  How do they communicate?  What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?
 
*[[:Special:ListUsers|User List]]:List of Members, by their wiki account. You can click on their user name to see their profile, if they filled one out.
 
*[[MemberProjects]]: Independent Projects in Progress:
 
*[[:Category:Member Projects]]: Member project pages containing the "Projects" category tag, organized alphabetically.
 
  
=== What We Do ===
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* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
PS:1 is a Do-acracy.  Here is some of what we do:
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* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
==== Notice: Clean Up After Yourself ====
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* [[Contact Points]]
* Leaving your projects on the table when you leave is '''''very''''' bad karma. Put them in your locker, take them home or (rarely) put them to the side and mark them, lest they be purged during cleaning.
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* [[Neighborhood Information]]
** Things '''not labeled/sitting''' out for a long time are fair game.
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* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?]
* Put tools away.
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* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance]
* Label projects so we don't think it's spare parts. See the 2nd bullet.
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* [[Current COVID Info]]
  
==== Current Projects ====
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== Member Information ==
* [[Pumping Station: One Birthday Bonanza 2011]]
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=='''New Members Start Here!'''==
* [[Shop Improvements page|Improve the new shop]]
 
* [[Biosensor Array]]
 
* [[School Factory]]
 
* [[Gathering Materials]]
 
  
==== Meeting of Minds ====
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* [[Quick Start Guide]]
PS:1 is all about getting people together.  Here are some of the ways:
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* [[New Member Orientation]]
* [[Skills Exchange]]:List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
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* [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Membership Website] (Sometimes called Wild Apricot or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here)
* [[Project Incubator]]:We come up with a bunch of random ideas. Let's try to write them down so we'll be more likely to remember them.
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* [[Member Manual]]
* [[Interestgroups]]: Interest Groups
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* [[Guest Building Access]]
 
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* [[Administration|How do things get done around here?]]
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* [[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]]
  
== New Members Start Here! ==
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====Want to help?====
=== Membership Information ===
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* [[How can I help]]
How to be a good PS:1 citizen.
 
*[[Member Manual]]: A condensed list of information all members should be familiar with.
 
*[[Member Rewards]]: Membership rewards system for teaching classes and help raising funds.
 
  
==== Get Involved ====
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====Need help?====
* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS1''']]
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* [[Do you need help]]
* [https://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public/ PS:One Public Google Group]
 
  
==== Community ====
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====What are we working on?====
* Website: http://pumpingstationone.org/
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* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
* Wiki: http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org
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* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]
* Webcam: http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/
 
* IRC: #pumpingstationone on irc.freenode.net or [http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/ chat in browser]
 
  
===== Social Networks =====
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====Hey, where can I get stuff?====
* Twiiter:
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Check the [[Sources]] page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.
** Official Account: [http://twitter.com/@pumpingstation1 @pumpingstation1]
 
** Mascott Carl: [http://twitter.com/@carrrl @carrrl]
 
** Hashtag [http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23psone #psone]
 
* Facebook:
 
** Page: https://www.facebook.com/PumpingStationOne
 
** Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43740233740 (defunct, not managed by us anymore)
 
* Flickr: http://flickr.com/groups/pumpingstationone
 
  
===== Mailing Lists =====
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== Community ==
* Public: http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public
 
* Members: http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one
 
* Members announcements: http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-members-announce/
 
* Directors: http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director
 
  
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== [[Events]] ==
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====[[Administration]]====
====[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]====
 
  
To add something to the calendar, request calendar privileges from any board member.
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* [[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
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* [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space.
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* [[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.
  
* '''[[Pumping Station: One Birthday Bonanza 2011]]''' ''April 15th, doors open at 6pm''
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==== Communication ====
* [[Votes#Upcoming_Votes|Upcoming Votes]]
 
  
=== Recurring Events ===
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* [[:Category:Meetings| Member Meetings]]
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* [[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]]
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* [[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]]
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* [[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]]
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* [[Freshdesk|Freshdesk]] - A help desk system that we use to track issues.
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* [[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things
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* [[:Category:Policy|Policies]]
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* [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS]
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* [https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/93d71d90fa5c3e8ce8-ps1signups Signup Genius]
  
* [[300 Seconds of fame]]
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== [[Events]] ==
  
==== Classes ====
 
* [[Ongoing Classes]]
 
* [[Past Classes]]
 
* [[Proposed Classes]]
 
* [[Study Groups]]
 
 
* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
 
* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
* [[Apply to Teach]]
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* [http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group]
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* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]]
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* [[New events|How do I create an event?]]
  
 
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== Things We Have ==
 
== Things We Have ==
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How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
 
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
 
=== [[Resources]] ===
 
  
 
==== Hardware ====
 
==== Hardware ====
*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
 
*[[Equipment]]: All PS:One equipment, tools, certification, safety, and repair information goes here.
 
*[[Sources]]: Where to get stuff. From Depots to Dumpsters.
 
  
==== Docs/Files ====
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* [[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.  
*[[Member Manual]]:A condensed list of information all members should be familiar with.
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* [[:Category:Equipment|Tools and Equipment]] : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here.
*Dropbox User: info AT pumpingstationone DOT org
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* [[Sources]]: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters.
*[[PS:One Web Server]]: Details about PS:One's Web Server
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* [[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works.
*[[Media Box]]: Details about PS:One's Media Server
 
  
==== How To ====
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==== Other ====
*Wiki Account: Get on by writing a quick note to info at pumpingstationone dot org.
 
*[[Resources#Editing|Wiki Editing]]: Several pages that explain how to edit Wiki pages.
 
  
==== Misc ====
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* [[Resources]]
*[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]: Pages not linked anywhere else.
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* [[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]]
*[[Resources|more resources...]]
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* [[IT Infrastructure]]
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* [[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs
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* [[Member Storage Registry]] tracks locker/shelf use
  
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PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:
  
== Administration ==
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==== Current Projects ====
 
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* Mapping the building's [[Electrical]] systems...
==== [[The Board]] ====
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* [[Gathering Materials]]
All the director's meetings and the director's mailing list are totally open to members. You can join either at any time while you're a member. Feel free.  
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* [[:Category:Wishlist|Wishlists]]
 
 
*ps1-director AT googlegroups DOT com
 
* http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director
 
 
 
==== Web Presence and Info ====
 
How PS:1 publicizes and who has access.
 
 
 
* Wiki - Members and select non-members can ask our CTO (Rhys) for an account. Current and former board members have admin accounts.
 
* PS1 Blog - Members may post to our blog. Ask Rhys for an account.
 
* Twitter/Facebook - current and former board members have access. Anyone can (and should!) use the #psone hash tag on Twitter.
 
  
[[TODO]]
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==== Interest Groups ====
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* [[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly)
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* [[Beer Church]] (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing
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* [[CNC Build Club]]: A monthly meeting for building CNC machines
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* [[TOOOL Chicago]]: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking
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* [[Python Office Hours]]: A biweekly meetup about python programming
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* [[Systems Group]]
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* [[Knitting Machines]]: A page for participants in the Knitting Machine Workshops
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* [[Applied Sciences]]: A page for persons interested in applications of science
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* [[Electronics Office Hours]]: For all your basic (and not-so-basic) electronics questions
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* [[SIGBOT]]: A monthly meetup for building and talking about robots.
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* [[Pumping Station:Yum]]: Cooking and Hacking food
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* [[ELMER Monthly]]:  Ham Radio Office Hours for licensed Ops and those working toward their licenses.  All are welcome.
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* [[Wiki Maintenance]]: Maintaining the wiki and teach people how to help.
  
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==== Space Automation ====
  
==== Committees ====
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* [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space
  
These are groups that decided to put themselves in charge of something that needed to get done in our group. Check out these pages to see what they're about, or who to contact if you have a question about that area.
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[[IRC]] integration:
  
*[[SafetyProject|Safety Committee]]
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* [[Spacemon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the lights on?
*[[Confusion_Committee|Confusion Committee]]
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* [[Peoplemon]] - who is at the space?
*[[PR Committee]]
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* [[Schedmon]] - who will be at the space?
*[[WorkPlan|Buildout Committee]]
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* [[Chillmon]] - what's the temperature in the shop?
*[[FunRaising|FunRaising]]
 
*[[NOC Group]]
 
*[[A/V Team]]
 
=== Records ===
 
  
*[[Votes]]:A history of our votes.
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Network services:
*[[Meetings]]:Minutes from our meetings. 
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* [[Printers]]
*[[Board Meetings]]:Minutes from our board meetings.
 
*[[Officers]]: A list of the current officers.
 
*[[Contact Points]]:Officers, Committee Leaders, anybody that's useful to know.
 
*[[Bylaws]]: Scintillating reading for one and all.
 
  
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=== History ===
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* '''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
 
 
 
* [[Geek Prom]]
 
* [[Hackathon]]
 
* [[FRED Talks]]
 
* [[Guided Tours]]
 
* [[A Proper Saturday Morning]]
 
* [[Ada Lovelace Day]]
 
* [[P-P-Powerwheels Racing]]!!!
 
* [[MDBBQ|Memorial Day Potluck BBQ]]
 
* [[2010 Elections]]
 
* [[2011 Elections]]
 
 
 
 
 
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Revision as of 19:37, 14 October 2020

CLICK HERE for Current Covid-19 Health & Safety Practices

Social Distancing at PS1: Use SignupGenius to reserve your time in PS1 Areas! Click here to learn how.

Pumping Station: One - Chicago's Hackerspace, Founded 2009

*We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

*Our Address: 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-5617

*General Contact: [email protected]

*How do I visit? We have a live, guided virtual tour for prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to get a learn about us, ask questions, and sign up for a membership. You can join the virtual tour using this link. Also, you can take a virtual tour of Pumping Station: One on your own time by visiting this link.

To maximize the safety of visitors and members during the pandemic, in-person tours can be arranged by request. To set one up, we recommend doing so by joining the virtual tours on Tuesdays. You can also email your request to [email protected].

Use ShopMon to see real-time activity at the space.

Area Directory
General Info, Events, Meetups
CNC Info
Woodshop Info
Electronics Info, Events
Arts Info
Hot Metals Info, Events
Cold Metals Info
Small Metals Info
Kitchen Info

About PS:One

Member Information

New Members Start Here!

Want to help?

Need help?

What are we working on?

Hey, where can I get stuff?

Check the Sources page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.

Community

Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?

Administration

  • Board of Directors - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
  • Area Hosts - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space.
  • Volunteer Authorizers - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.

Communication

Events

Things We Have

How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.

Hardware

  • Facilities: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
  • Tools and Equipment : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here.
  • Sources: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters.
  • Building Facilities: How our building works.

Other

What We Do

PS:One is a Do-ocracy. Here is some of what we do:

Current Projects

Interest Groups

Space Automation

  • ShopMon - Real time activity at the space

IRC integration:

  • Spacemon - what rooms are busy, and are the lights on?
  • Peoplemon - who is at the space?
  • Schedmon - who will be at the space?
  • Chillmon - what's the temperature in the shop?

Network services: