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We are Noisebridge Noisebridge is an infrastructure provider for technical-creative projects, collaboratively run by its members. We are incorporated as a non-profit educational corporation for public benefit, and are funded by dues, donations, and a generous grant from the Peter Thiel Foundation. We operate primarily in a 5,600 square-foot space located in the heart of San Francisco. We teach, we learn, we share. Read more about Noisebridge or watch a short video...

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We're located at: 2169 Mission St, San Francisco OpenStreetMap - Google Maps 2 blocks South of 16th & Mission BART How to get into the space Visitor advice		What we offer Events and classes Host an event Learn about our vision Join one of our mailing lists Contact us		Become a member! FAQ! Pay monthly sub: $40/mo $80/mo $160/mo Make a monthly donation! $10/mo $20/mo$40/mo$80/mo Other ways to donate!

File:Toorcarnp.png Toorcamp is a hacker/maker camp/conference taking place August 8th - 12th on the Washington coast, and Noisebridge is going!

Five Minutes of Fame5MoF is our monthly variety talks night. Ten 5 minute talks within an hour. Talks can be shorter, but not longer, than five minutes. Subjects are anything and everything, if you get bored of one, it's ok, it'll be over in less than 5 minutes. Come and join us. Thursday, June 21th, 8pm! CANCELLED Sign up!.

Create With Us! Our 5,200 square-foot space (483m2) contains an electronics lab, machine shop, sewing/crafting supplies, two classrooms, conference area, library, darkroom, and kitchen. Everyone is welcome to use our many resources. Find others to create with. Find help with your projects. Help others with their projects. Learn, teach, share. Come to Noisebridge and create! Noisebridge's hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. New visitors are welcome any time (all ages, all skill levels), but it's best to visit in the evenings or during an event to make sure we have a volunteer to show you around and make introductions.

Pumping Station: One - Chicago's Hackerspace, Founded 2009

*We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

*Our Address: 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-5617

*General Contact: info@pumpingstationone.org

*How do I visit? We have a live, guided tour for prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to get a learn about us, ask questions, and sign up for a membership. Also, you can take a virtual tour of Pumping Station: One on your own time by visiting this link.

In-person tours can also be arranged by request. You can set one up by emailing your request to info@pumpingstationone.org.

PS:1's policy on covid masking and vaccination follows the City of Chicago's policy for public gyms and health clubs (e.g. Xsport, Planet Fitness). When masks or vaccinations are required for gyms, they're required for entrance to PS1.

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 Frequently Asked Questions What is Pumping Station: One Contact Points Neighborhood Information So who are hackers anyway? 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance Member Information New Members Start Here! Quick Start Guide New Member Orientation 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 How do things get done around here? 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? Member Projects 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 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 Member Meetings Email Lists Social Networking Other PS:One sites and online spaces Freshdesk - A help desk system that we use to track issues. Member Votes - How we do/buy/decide big things Policies Canvas LMS Events PS:One Google Calendar PS:One Meetup Group Classes How do I create an event?

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 Resources 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 Buying the building Replacing our member management software 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. Space Automation 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