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<big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big> | <big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big> | ||
− | Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of | + | <big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff!''</big> |
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+ | Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1609 S. Rogers Street, Building 4 (our building has [[Logo | our gear logo]] painted on the wall). We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly. | ||
== Stay informed == | == Stay informed == | ||
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group. | * Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group. | ||
+ | * <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now. | ||
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events] | * Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York Calendar of events] | ||
− | * Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs] | + | * Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+]. |
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr] | * Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr] | ||
− | * Our IRC server is at | + | * Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace. |
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g. | * We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g. | ||
+ | * Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site]. | ||
+ | * Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402 | ||
== Support == | == Support == | ||
− | + | Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link: | |
* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues) | * (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues) | ||
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+ | Also, we have an [http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1572418 Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs]. | ||
+ | If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks! | ||
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]]. | Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]]. | ||
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== News == | == News == | ||
− | + | === Current Events ([[PastEvents]])=== | |
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− | + | *'''Planning Our New Space''' | |
− | + | ** BloomingLabs will be moving to a new space before the end of the year. Come to the meetings and have your voice heard. Currently we have had 2 meetings and are working with the layout below. | |
− | + | ** See and comment on the Proposed layout here: [http://bloominglabs.org/images/0/02/Proposed-20SEP2017.pdf] | |
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*'''Public Hack Meetings!''' | *'''Public Hack Meetings!''' | ||
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** All ages and everyone is welcome | ** All ages and everyone is welcome | ||
− | + | === Current Initiatives === | |
− | * | + | *Space Improvements |
− | ** | + | **Shed |
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− | + | === Fund Drives === | |
− | * | + | *Moving |
− | ** | + | **Our lease is ending and we need to move. We have a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe here: [https://www.gofundme.com/bloominglabs-needs-a-new-space https://www.gofundme.com/bloominglabs-needs-a-new-space] |
== Membership == | == Membership == | ||
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details. If you are a new member please check out the [[New Members]] page as well. | We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details. If you are a new member please check out the [[New Members]] page as well. | ||
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== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] == | == [[Public meetings|Meetings]] == | ||
− | Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at | + | Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1609 S. Rogers Street Building 4, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested. |
* [[Meeting_Minutes]] | * [[Meeting_Minutes]] | ||
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news | * [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news | ||
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== Who are we? == | == Who are we? == | ||
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* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview | * Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview | ||
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+ | == What is a hackerspace? == | ||
+ | A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing. | ||
− | == | + | == Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: == |
− | + | * [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)] | |
− | + | * [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)] | |
− | + | * [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)] | |
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* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)] | * [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)] | ||
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)] | * [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)] | ||
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* [http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility] | * [http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility] | ||
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit] | * [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit] | ||
− | + | * <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]</strike> | |
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington == | == Other Cool Groups in Bloomington == | ||
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* [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers. | * [http://ifnbloomington.blogspot.com/ Indiana Filmmakers Network] -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers. | ||
* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club] | * [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club] | ||
* [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club] | * [http://www.indiana.edu/~k9iu/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club] | ||
+ | * [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes] | ||
+ | * <s>[http://bfabs.wordpress.com/ Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)]</s> (no longer meeting) - also a trac hosted <s>[http://bloominglabs.org/trac/pfab/ here]</s> | ||
+ | * [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)] | ||
+ | * [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia] | ||
+ | * [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles] | ||
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+ | == Special Wiki Pages == | ||
+ | [[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]] |
Revision as of 19:38, 14 November 2017
Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!
A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff!
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1609 S. Rogers Street, Building 4 (our building has our gear logo painted on the wall). We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
Contents |
Stay informed
- Sign up to the announcement mailing list to keep up with our group.
- New! We have a discuss mailing list now.
- Our Calendar of events
- Follow us on Twitter @Bloominglabs, Facebook, and Google+.
- Checkout photos from past events on Flickr
- Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
- We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.
- Send us email to get an invite to our Slack site.
- Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402
Support
Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:
- (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)
Also, we have an Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs. If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware Donations.
News
Current Events (PastEvents)
- Planning Our New Space
- BloomingLabs will be moving to a new space before the end of the year. Come to the meetings and have your voice heard. Currently we have had 2 meetings and are working with the layout below.
- See and comment on the Proposed layout here: [1]
- Public Hack Meetings!
- Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
- Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
- All ages and everyone is welcome
Current Initiatives
- Space Improvements
- Shed
- Tool and workspace arrangement
Fund Drives
- Moving
- Our lease is ending and we need to move. We have a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/bloominglabs-needs-a-new-space
Membership
We are accepting memberships! Please see the Membership Manual for details. If you are a new member please check out the New Members page as well.
Meetings
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1609 S. Rogers Street Building 4, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.
- Meeting_Minutes
- Bloominglabs Log - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news
Who are we?
We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.
- Read our Bylaws for a more formalized overview
What is a hackerspace?
A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.
Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives:
- Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)
- Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)
- The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)
- Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)
- LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)
- Vault404 (Louisville Kentucky)
- Collexion (Lexington Kentucky)
- Pumping Station: One (Chicago)
- Dayton Diode
- Detroit Facility
- i3 Detroit
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Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)
Other Cool Groups in Bloomington
- Indiana Filmmakers Network -- provides support, camaraderie and resources to filmmakers.
- Bloomington Amateur Radio Club
- Indiana University Amateur Radio Club
- IU Makes
-
Bloomington personal Fabrication Group (IU 3D Printing Club)(no longer meeting) - also a trac hostedhere - The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)
- Discardia
- Press (jigsaw) Puzzles