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+[[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]].
-Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
+📍 '''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]
-== Getting started ==
+📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email]'''
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+🫶 '''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].
-* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
+🚲 '''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.
+{| style="width:100%; margin-bottom:2px;" cellpadding="5"
+|-
+| valign="top" |
+{| class="wikitable" style="width=100%"
+! colspan="2" |[[Area Hosts]]
+|-
+|'''General'''
+|[[:Category:General_Area|Info]], [https://pumpingstationone.org/events Events], [https://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/events Meetups]
+|-
+|'''CNC'''
+|[[:Category:CNC|Info]]
+|-
+|'''Woodshop'''
+|[[:Category:Wood_Shop|Info]]
+|-
+|'''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]]
+|-
+|'''Small Metals'''
+|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
+|-
+|'''Kitchen'''
+|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
+|-
+|'''But wait, there's more!'''
+|(someone should add them)]
+|}
+== About PS:One ==
+* [[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]
+== Member Information ==
+=='''New Members Start Here!'''==
+* [[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]]
+====Want to help?====
+* [[How can I help]]
+====Need help?====
+* [[Do you need help]]
+====What are we working on?====
+* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
+* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]
+====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]]====
+* [[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.
+==== Communication ====
+*[[: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]
+==[[Events]]==
+*[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?]]
+| valign="top" |
+==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.
+*[[: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====
+*[[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
+== What We Do ==
+PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:
+====Current Projects====
+*[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building]
+*Replacing our member management software
+====[[: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!
+====Space Automation====
+*[https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space
+[[Discord]] Integration:
+*[[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open?
+*[[Propanebot]] -
+*[[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas
+__NOTOC__
+|}