Pumping Station One

Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

📍 Location: 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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🫶 What is Pumping Station: One? We're a maker & hacker space. Watch a video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas. PS1 is a volunteer run place and community where people with an interest in arts, manufacturing, computing and technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. Become a member to get access to our space, tools, and community. Find out more on our general website.

🚲 I'm a guest, how do I visit? We have a live, guided tour for guests and prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to learn about us, ask questions, and sign up for a membership. Also, you can take a virtual tour. In-person tours can also be arranged by request via email.

📅 Can I attend events if I'm not a member? Yes! Many of our events are open to the public, please check out our events calendar.

ℹ️ Problems with your membership?

👯 Anyone there? Use ShopMon to see real-time activity at the space.

Area Hosts 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 But wait, there's more! (someone should add them)] About PS:One Frequently Asked Questions What is Pumping Station: One Contact Points Neighborhood Information So who are hackers anyway? 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance Member Information New Members Start Here! New Member Quick Start Guide New Member Orientation Membership Website (Sometimes called Wild Apricot or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here) Member Manual Guest Building Access How do things get done around here? How do I get authorized? Recommended Gear/Kit Want to help? How can I help Need help? Do you need help What are we working on? Member Projects Member Tutorials 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. How do I manage my membership and payments? Check out the Member Management page for information about canceling or changing your membership. 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 Member Meetings Discord 2025 Board Meetings Email Lists Social Networking Other PS:One sites and online spaces Freshdesk - A help desk system that we use to track issues. Member Votes - How we do/buy/decide big things Policies Canvas LMS Events PS:One Google Calendar PS:One Meetup Group Classes How do I create an event?

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 Resources Important Documents and Files IT Infrastructure Supplies and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs Member Storage Registry tracks locker/shelf use What We Do PS:One is a Do-ocracy. Here is some of what we do: Current Projects Buying the building Replacing our member management software Interest Groups NERP (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly) Beer Church (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing TOOOL Chicago: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking Python Office Hours: A biweekly meetup about python programming Electronic Music Mangling Group: A meetup about making and producing music, all experience levels welcome. Biweekly on Weds Wiki Maintenance: Maintaining the wiki and teach people how to help. Power Racing Team: The PS:One Power Racing Team - the tiny cars everywhere are our fault. Chicago 3D Printing Meetup: A meetup about everything 3D printing related. Meets the last Wednesday of every month in the first floor lounge! Space Automation ShopMon - Real time activity at the space Discord Integration: Shopmon - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open? Propanebot - Tempbot - Reads temp/humidity in space areas