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[[File:PS1 only logo.svg|frameless|right|128x128px|link=https://pumpingstationone.org/]] | |||
[[File:The Alley Mark Thomas Instagram Tour.jpg|frameless|right|228x228px|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/DHQ4jS0iqDr/|Video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas]] | |||
'''Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009,''' a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [[organization]]. | |||
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📍 '''Location:''' [https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=pumping%20station%20one&iaxm=maps&bbox=-87.70836905218115%2C41.9462433639542%2C-87.7041106923302%2C41.94432245649106&strict_bbox=1 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618] | |||
''' | 📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email]''' | ||
''' | 🫶 '''What is Pumping Station: One?''' We're a [https://www.makerspaces.com/what-is-a-makerspace/ maker & hacker space]. Watch a [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHQ4jS0iqDr/ 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. [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ Become a member] to get access to our space, tools, and community. Find out more [https://pumpingstationone.org/about/ 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 [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ sign up for a membership]. Also, you can [https://players.cupix.com/p/nllihJB0 take a virtual tour]. In-person tours can also be arranged [mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org by request via email]. | ||
''' | 📅 '''Can I attend events if I'm not a member?''' Yes! Many of our events are open to the public, [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ please check out our events calendar]. | ||
ℹ️ '''[[Membership Troubleshooting|Problems with your membership?]]''' | |||
👯 '''Anyone there?''' Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space. | |||
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== About PS:One == | |||
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]] | |||
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]] | |||
* [[Contact Points]] | |||
* [[Neighborhood Information]] | |||
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?] | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance] | |||
== Member Information == | |||
=='''New Members Start Here!'''== | =='''New Members Start Here!'''== | ||
*[[Quick Start Guide]] | * [[New Member Quick Start Guide]] | ||
*[[New Member Orientation]] | * [[New Member Orientation]] | ||
*[https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Membership Website] (Sometimes called Wild Apricot or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here) | * [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Membership Website] (Sometimes called Wild Apricot or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here) | ||
*[[Member Manual]] | * [[Member Manual]] | ||
*[[Guest Building Access]] | * [[Guest Building Access]] | ||
*[[Administration|How do things get done around here?]] | * [[Administration|How do things get done around here?]] | ||
*[[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]] | * [[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]] | ||
*[[Recommended Gear/Kit]] | * [[Recommended Gear/Kit]] | ||
====Want to help?==== | ====Want to help?==== | ||
*[[How can I help]] | * [[How can I help]] | ||
====Need help?==== | ====Need help?==== | ||
*[[Do you need help]] | * [[Do you need help]] | ||
====What are we working on?==== | ====What are we working on?==== | ||
*[[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]] | * [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]] | ||
*[[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]] | * [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]] | ||
====Hey, where can I get stuff?==== | ====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. | Check the [[Sources]] page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc. | ||
==Community== | |||
'''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? | Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing? | ||
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====[[Administration]]==== | ====[[Administration]]==== | ||
*[[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization. | * [[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization. | ||
*[[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space. | * [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space. | ||
*[[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board. | * [[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board. | ||
====Communication==== | ==== Communication ==== | ||
*[[:Category:Meetings| Member Meetings]] | *[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]] | ||
*[[:Category:2025 Board Meetings|2025 Board Meetings]] | |||
*[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]] | *[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]] | ||
*[[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]] | *[[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]] | ||
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*[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS] | *[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS] | ||
== | ==[[Events]]== | ||
*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] | |||
* | *[http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group] | ||
* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]] | |||
= | *[[New events|How do I create an event?]] | ||
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==Things We Have== | ==Things We Have== | ||
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*[[:Category:Equipment|Tools and Equipment]] : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here. | *[[:Category:Equipment|Tools and Equipment]] : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here. | ||
*[[Sources]]: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters. | *[[Sources]]: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters. | ||
*[[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works. | * [[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works. | ||
====Other ==== | ====Other==== | ||
*[[Resources]] | *[[Resources]] | ||
*[[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]] | *[[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]] | ||
*[[IT Infrastructure]] | * [[IT Infrastructure]] | ||
*[[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs | *[[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs | ||
*[[Member Storage Registry]] tracks locker/shelf use | *[[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==== | |||
*[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building] | |||
*Replacing our member management software | |||
====[[:Category:Interest Groups|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. | |||
*[https://www.meetup.com/chicago-3d-printing-meetup-group 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==== | |||
*[https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org 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 | |||
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