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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]]
* [[Mass RepRap Prusa Build]]
* [[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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|'''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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==== 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.


==== Links ====
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* Website: [http://pumpingstationone.org/ http://pumpingstationone.org/]
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
* Wiki: [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/]
* [[Contact Points]]
* Webcam: [http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/ http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/]
* [[Neighborhood Information]]
* IRC: #pumpingstationone on irc.freenode.net or [http://pumpingstationone.org/contact/ chat in browser]
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?]
* Other Hackerspaces: http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Hackerspaces
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance]
* 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 ====
== Member Information ==
* Twitter:
=='''New Members Start Here!'''==
** 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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* [[New Member Quick Start Guide]]
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* [[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]]


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


To add something to the calendar, request calendar privileges from any board member.
====Need help?====
* [[Do you need help]]


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


=== Recurring Events ===
====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.


* [[300 Seconds of fame]]


==== Classes ====
'''How do I manage my membership and payments?'''
* [[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]]


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


=== History ===
== Community ==


* '''[[Hall of Fame]]'''
Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?


* [[Geek Prom]]
====[[Administration]]====
* [[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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* [[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.


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


=== [[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]


==== Hardware ====
*[[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 ====
==[[Events]]==
*[[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 ====
*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
*Wiki Account: Get on by writing a quick note to info at pumpingstationone dot org.
*[http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group]
*[[Wiki Editing]]: How To written by PS:One members
* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]]
*[[Resources#Editing|Wiki Editing Resources]]: Several pages from Wikipedia that explain how to edit Wiki pages.
*[[New events|How do I create an event?]]


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*[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]: Pages not linked anywhere else.
*[[Resources|more resources...]]


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


==== [[The Board]] ====
====Hardware====
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
*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
* http://groups.google.com/group/ps1-director
*[[: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.


====Other====


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


[[Committees]] are mostly non-active currently. Let us know on the mailing list if you want to start/revive one!
== What We Do ==
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:


==== Web Presence and Info ====
====Current Projects====
How PS:One publicizes and who has access.
*[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building]
*Replacing our member management software


* Wiki - Members and select non-members can ask our CTO (Rhys) for an account. Current and former board members have admin accounts.
====[[:Category:Interest Groups|Interest Groups]]====
* PS:One Blog - Members may post to our blog. Ask Rhys for an account.
*[[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly)
* Twitter/Facebook - current and former board members have access. Anyone can (and should!) use the #psone hash tag on Twitter.
*[[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!


[[TODO]]
====Space Automation====


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


*[[Votes]]:A history of our votes.
[[Discord]] Integration:  
*[[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.
*[[Tax Deductible Donations]]: Information on tax deductible donations to PS1.


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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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