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==[http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - A Hacker Space in Chicago==
[[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] 


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📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email]''' 
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== People and Things ==
🫶 '''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].


=== Teaching/Speaking ===
🚲 '''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]. 


==== [[Apply to Teach]] ====
📅 '''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].


==== Classes ====
ℹ️ '''[[Membership Troubleshooting|Problems with your membership?]]'''
*''' [[Ongoing Classes]]'''
*''' [[Past Classes]]'''
*''' [[Proposed Classes]]'''
*''' [[Study Groups]]'''


=== New Member ===
👯 '''Anyone there?''' Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space.


==== [[Getting to Know PS:1 Guide]] ====  
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* [[PS1's Mission]]
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* [[Tour the Space]]
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==== Space Cleaning/Organizing ====
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* [[New Shop Planning page (Groundbreaking at Elston)]]
! colspan="2" |[[Area Hosts]]
==== Notice ====
|-
|'''General'''
|[[:Category:General_Area|Info]], [https://pumpingstationone.org/events Events], [https://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/events Meetups]
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|'''CNC'''
|[[:Category:CNC|Info]]
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|'''Woodshop'''
|[[:Category:Wood_Shop|Info]]
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|'''Electronics'''
|[[:Category:Electronics|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
|-
|'''Arts'''
|[[:Category:Arts|Info]]
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|'''Hot Metals'''
|[[:Category:Hot_Metals|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=tomjudge.com_cl3vcokea3rl5gfflp5d9putlo%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
|-
|'''Cold Metals'''
|[[:Category:Cold_Metals|Info]]
|-
|'''Small Metals'''
|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Kitchen'''
|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
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|'''But wait, there's more!'''
|(someone should add them)]
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* Don't leave your projects on the table when you leave, put them away on the side.
== About PS:One ==
** Things not labeled/sitting out for a long time, fair game.
* Put tools away.
* Please label projects so we don't think it's spare parts.


==== Get Involved ====
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS1''']]
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
* [https://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public/ PS:One Public Google Group]
* [[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]


=== Active Member ===
== Member Information ==
=='''New Members Start Here!'''==


==== Notice ====
* [[New Member Quick Start Guide]]
Members, ''please help make our info complete''. Go through these links, and see if you have something to add. Particularly the Skills Exchange.
* [[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)
* [[Member Manual]]
* [[Guest Building Access]]
* [[Administration|How do things get done around here?]]
* [[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]]
* [[Recommended Gear/Kit]]


==== Current Projects ====
====Want to help?====
* [[Biosensor Array]]
* [[How can I help]]
* [http://www.electromagnate.com/ Electromagnate: Capturing the Maker Revolution]


==== Gathering Materials ====
====Need help?====
* [[Do you need help]]


* See what kind of stuff we are looking for in the [[wishlist]].
====What are we working on?====
* See what kind of stuff people are planning or willing to donate in the [[havelist]].
* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
* See what kind of stuff already in the location on the [[equipment]] page.
* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]


==== More ====
====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.


;[[Member Manual]]:A condensed list of information all members should be familiar with.
;[[Skills_Exchange|Skills Exchange]]:List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
;[[: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 category tag, organized alphabetically.
;[[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.
;[[Interestgroups]]: Interest Groups


=== Administration ===
'''How do I manage my membership and payments?'''


==== [[The Board]] ====
Check out the [[Member Management]] page for information about canceling or changing your membership.


==== Committees ====
== Community ==


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


*'''[[SafetyProject|Safety Committee]]'''
====[[Administration]]====
*'''[[Confusion_Committee|Confusion Committee]]'''
*'''[[PR Committee]]'''
*'''[[WorkPlan|Buildout Committee]]'''
*'''[[FunRaising|FunRaising]]'''
*'''[[NOC Group|NOC Group]]'''


==== [[Founding Members]] ====
* [[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.
* [[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.


=== Resources and Records ===
==== Communication ====


==== [[Resources]] ====
*[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]]
*[[:Category:2025 Board Meetings|2025 Board Meetings]]
*[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]]
*[[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]]
*[[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]]
*[[Freshdesk]] - A help desk system that we use to track issues.
*[[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things
*[[:Category:Policy|Policies]]
*[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS]


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


;'''How To Get A Wiki Account''':  write a quick note to info at pumpingstationone dot org.
==[[Events]]==
;'''[[Sources]]''': Where to get stuff. From Depots to Dumpsters.
;'''[[Resources#Editing|Wiki Editing]]''': Several pages that explain how to edit Wiki pages.
;'''[[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.
;'''[[Media_Box]]''': Details about PS:One's Media Server
;'''[[PS:One_Web_Server]]''': Details about PS:One's Web Server
;'''[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]''': Pages not linked anywhere else.  Resources in training.


*[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?]]


[[Resources|more resources...]]
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==== Records ====
==Things We Have==


;'''[[Votes]]''':A history of our votes.
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
;'''[[Meetings]]''':Minutes from our meetings. 
;'''[[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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====Hardware====


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*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
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*[[: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.
* [[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works.


== [[Events]] ==
====Other====
* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]


=== Future ===
*[[Resources]]
* [[Votes#Upcoming_Votes|Upcoming Votes]]
*[[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]]
* [[IT Infrastructure]]
*[[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs
*[[Member Storage Registry]] tracks locker/shelf use


=== Recurring Events ===
== What We Do ==
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:


* [[300 Seconds of fame]]
====Current Projects====
*[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building]
*Replacing our member management software


=== History ===
====[[: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!


* '''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
====Space Automation====


* [[Geek Prom]]
*[https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space
* [[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]]


== [[Wiki Phliosphy]] ==
[[Discord]] Integration:


*[[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open?
*[[Propanebot]] -
*[[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas
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