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==[http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - Chicago's Hackerspace==
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[[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]]
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'''Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009,''' a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [[organization]].
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== About PS:One ==
📍 '''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]
=== 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|Our Members]]: List of all members, past and present (that had a wiki account).
*[[:Category:Member Projects|Active Projects]]: Pages for member projects.
*[[MemberProjects]]: More pages for member projects.


=== What We Do ===
📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email]'''  
PS:1 is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:


==== Current Projects ====
🫶 '''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].
* [[Pumping Station: One Birthday Bonanza 2011]]
* [[Shop Improvements page|Improve the new shop]]
* [[Biosensor Array]]
* [[Gathering Materials]]


==== Meeting of Minds ====
🚲 '''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].
You are encouraged to work and collaborate with members. To aid in this effort document skills, projects, and interests in your Wiki User Profile. To view/edit yours, click your username in the upper right corner. However below we have a few compiled lists for convenience.


* [[Skills Exchange]]:List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
📅 '''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].
* [[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


ℹ️ '''[[Membership Troubleshooting|Problems with your membership?]]'''


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


== New Members Start Here! ==
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=== Membership Information ===
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How to be a good PS:1 citizen.
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*[[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 ===
* Join the [[Main Page#Mailing Lists|Mailing Lists]]
* Come to a [[Meetings|meeting]], they happen every Tuesday at 8pm.
* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS1''']]
 
=== Community ===
 
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==== Mailing Lists ====
* [http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public Public list] - For general hacker / maker content
* [http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one Members list] - For things specific to Pumping Station: One like projects improving the space itself, policy proposals, etc.
* [http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-members-announce/ Announce list] - Announcement of meetings, classes, events, possibly votes, and who knows.  This list is new as of this writing so i don't know what will be on it, but expect much lower traffic than the other lists.  Messages are only sent by the directors.
* [http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director Director's list] - Watch the sausage being made!  Be privy to every excruciating detail of PS:One business.
==== Motley ====
* Website: [http://pumpingstationone.org/ http://pumpingstationone.org/]
* Wiki: [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/]
* Webcam: [http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/ http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/]
* IRC: #pumpingstationone on irc.freenode.net or [http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/ chat in browser]
* Other Hackerspaces: http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Hackerspaces
* Spaces We've Worked With:
** [http://www.tvbgone.com/cfe_tvbg_main.php Mitch Altman] of [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge Noisebridge ''San Fransico'']
** [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit]
** [http://blog.cowtowncomputercongress.org/ CCCKC ''Kansas City'']
 
==== Social Networks ====
* Twiiter:
** 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 actively managed by us anymore)
* Flickr: http://flickr.com/groups/pumpingstationone


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|'''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]
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|'''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]
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|'''Cold Metals'''
|[[:Category:Cold_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Small Metals'''
|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Kitchen'''
|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
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|'''But wait, there's more!'''
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== [[Events]] ==
== About PS:One ==
====[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.
* [[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]


* '''[[Pumping Station: One Birthday Bonanza 2011]]''' ''April 15th, doors open at 6pm''
== Member Information ==
* [[Votes#Upcoming_Votes|Upcoming Votes]]
=='''New Members Start Here!'''==


=== Recurring Events ===
* [[New Member Quick Start Guide]]
* [[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]]


* [[300 Seconds of fame]]
====Want to help?====
* [[How can I help]]


==== Classes ====
====Need help?====
* [[Ongoing Classes]]
* [[Do you need help]]
* [[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]
* [[Apply to Teach]]


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====What are we working on?====
* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]


== Things We Have ==
====Hey, where can I get stuff?====
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
Check the [[Sources]] page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.


=== [[Resources]] ===


==== Hardware ====
'''How do I manage my membership and payments?'''
*[[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 ====
Check out the [[Member Management]] page for information about canceling or changing your membership.
*[[Member Manual]]:A condensed list of information all members should be familiar with.
*Dropbox User: info AT pumpingstationone DOT org
*[[PS:One Web Server]]: Details about PS:One's Web Server
*[[Media Box]]: Details about PS:One's Media Server


==== How To ====
== Community ==
*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 ====
Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?
*[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]: Pages not linked anywhere else.
*[[Resources|more resources...]]


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== 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.
* [[: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.


==== [[The Board]] ====
==== Communication ====
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.


*ps1-director AT googlegroups DOT com
*[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]]
* http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director
*[[: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]




==== Committees ====
==[[Events]]==


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.
*[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?]]


*[[SafetyProject|Safety Committee]]
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*[[Confusion_Committee|Confusion Committee]]
*[[PR Committee]]
*[[WorkPlan|Buildout Committee]]
*[[FunRaising|FunRaising]]
*[[NOC Group]]
*[[A/V Team]]


==Things We Have==


==== Web Presence and Info ====
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
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.
====Hardware====
* 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]]
*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
*[[: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.


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====Other====


=== Records ===
*[[Resources]]
*[[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


*[[Votes]]:A history of our votes.
== What We Do ==
*[[Meetings]]:Minutes from our meetings. 
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:
*[[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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====Current Projects====
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*[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]]


[[Discord]] Integration:


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