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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]] | ||
'''Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009,''' a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [[organization]]. | |||
''' | 📍 '''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. | |||
Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space. | |||
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=='''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) | ||
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==== Communication ==== | ==== Communication ==== | ||
* [[:Category:Meetings| Member Meetings]] | *[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]] | ||
* [[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]] | *[[:Category:2025 Board Meetings|2025 Board Meetings]] | ||
* [[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]] | *[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]] | ||
* [[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]] | *[[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]] | ||
* [[ | *[[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]] | ||
* [[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things | *[[Freshdesk]] - A help desk system that we use to track issues. | ||
* [[:Category:Policy|Policies]] | *[[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things | ||
* [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS] | *[[:Category:Policy|Policies]] | ||
*[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS] | |||
== [[Events]] == | ==[[Events]]== | ||
* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar] | *[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] | *[http://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/ PS:One Meetup Group] | ||
* [[:Category:Classes|Classes]] | * [[:Category:Classes|Classes]] | ||
* [[New events|How do I create an event?]] | *[[New events|How do I create an event?]] | ||
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== Things We Have == | ==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. | How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing. | ||
==== Hardware ==== | ====Hardware==== | ||
* [[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members. | *[[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. | *[[: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 == | == What We Do == | ||
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do: | PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do: | ||
==== Current Projects ==== | ====Current Projects==== | ||
* [https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building] | *[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building] | ||
* Replacing our member management software | *Replacing our member management software | ||
==== [[:Category:Interest Groups|Interest Groups]] ==== | ====[[:Category:Interest Groups|Interest Groups]]==== | ||
* [[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly) | *[[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly) | ||
* [[Beer Church]] (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing | *[[Beer Church]] (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing | ||
* [[TOOOL Chicago]]: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking | *[[TOOOL Chicago]]: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking | ||
* [[Python Office Hours]]: A biweekly meetup about python programming | *[[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 | *[[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. | *[[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. | * [[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 ==== | ====Space Automation==== | ||
* [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space | *[https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space | ||
[[Discord]] Integration: | [[Discord]] Integration: | ||
* [[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open? | *[[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open? | ||
* [[Propanebot]] - | *[[Propanebot]] - | ||
* [[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas | *[[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas | ||
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