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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:One?  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).


=== What We Do ===
📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email]'''  
PS:One 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].
*[[:Category:Member Projects|Active Projects]]: Pages for member projects.
*[[MemberProjects]]: More pages for member projects.
* [[Wiki Editing]]
* [[Shop Improvements page|Improve the new shop]]
* [[Biosensor Array]]
* [[Gathering Materials]]


==== Collaborate ====
🚲 '''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.
* User Page: A bio about you on our wiki. Document skills, projects, and interests in your Wiki User Profile by clicking your username in the upper right corner.  
* [[Skills Exchange]]:List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
* [[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


📅 '''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].


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


== New Members Start Here! ==
👯 '''Anyone there?''' Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space.
=== Membership Information ===
How to be a good PS:One 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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* Join the [[Main Page#Mailing Lists|Mailing Lists]]
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* Come to a [[Meetings|meeting]], they happen every Tuesday at 8pm.
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* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS:One''']]


=== Community ===
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! colspan="2" |[[Area Hosts]]
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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]
|-
|'''Arts'''
|[[:Category:Arts|Info]]
|-
|'''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]]
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|'''Small Metals'''
|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
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|'''Kitchen'''
|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
|-
|'''But wait, there's more!'''
|(someone should add them)]
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==== Mailing Lists ====
== About PS:One ==
* [http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public Public list] - For general hacker / maker content and announcements to the public.
* [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. Keep PS:One business to within the walls of the members list.
* [http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-members-announce/ Announce list] - Announcement of meetings, classes, events, votes.  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. Members can watch, but please post sparingly.
 
==== 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 ====
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* Twitter:
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
** Official Account: [http://twitter.com/@pumpingstation1 @pumpingstation1]
* [[Contact Points]]
** Mascott Carl: [http://twitter.com/@carrrl @carrrl]
* [[Neighborhood Information]]
** Hashtag [http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23psone #psone]
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?]
* Facebook:
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance]
** 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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== Member Information ==
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=='''New Members Start Here!'''==


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


To add something to the calendar, request calendar privileges from any board member.
====Want to help?====
* [[How can I help]]


* [[Votes#Upcoming_Votes|Upcoming Votes]]
====Need help?====
* [[Do you need help]]


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


* [[300 Seconds of fame]]
====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.


==== 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]
* [[Apply to Teach]]


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


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


* '''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
== Community ==


* [[Geek Prom]]
Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?
* [[Hackathon]]
* [[FRED Talks]]
* [[Guided Tours]]
* [[A Proper Saturday Morning]]
* [[Ada Lovelace Day]]
* [[P-P-Powerwheels Racing]] now [http://www.powerracingseries.org/ Power Racing Series]
* [[MDBBQ|Memorial Day Potluck BBQ]]
* [[2010 Elections]]
* [[2011 Elections]]
* [[Pumping Station: One Birthday Bonanza 2011]]


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====[[Administration]]====


== Things We Have ==
* [[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
* [[: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]] ===
==== Communication ====


==== Hardware ====
*[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]]
*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
*[[:Category:2025 Board Meetings|2025 Board Meetings]]
*[[Equipment]]: All PS:One equipment, tools, certification, safety, and repair information goes here.
*[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]]
*[[Sources]]: Where to get stuff. From Depots to Dumpsters.
*[[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]


==== Docs/Files ====
*[[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 ====
==[[Events]]==
*Wiki Account: Get on by writing a quick note to info at pumpingstationone dot org.
*[[Wiki Editing]]: How To written by PS:One members
*[[Resources#Editing|Wiki Editing Resources]]: Several pages from Wikipedia that explain how to edit Wiki pages.


==== Misc ====
*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
*[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]: Pages not linked anywhere else.
*[http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group]
*[[Resources|more resources...]]
* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]]
*[[New events|How do I create an event?]]


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== Administration ==
==Things We Have==


==== [[The Board]] ====
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
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
* http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director


====Hardware====


==== Committees ====
*[[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.


[[Committees]] are mostly non-active currently. Let us know on the mailing list if you want to start/revive one!
====Other====


==== Web Presence and Info ====
*[[Resources]]
How PS:One publicizes and who has access.
*[[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


* Wiki - Members and select non-members can ask our CTO (Rhys) for an account. Current and former board members have admin accounts.
== What We Do ==
* PS:One Blog - Members may post to our blog. Ask Rhys for an account.
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:
* Twitter/Facebook - current and former board members have access. Anyone can (and should!) use the #psone hash tag on Twitter.


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


=== Records ===
====[[: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!


*[[Votes]]:A history of our votes.
====Space Automation====
*[[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.


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


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[[Discord]] Integration:
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*[[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open?
*[[Propanebot]] -
*[[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas
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Video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas
Video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas

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

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

📧 General Contact Email

🫶 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

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.


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


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

  • 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:

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