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<big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big>
 
<big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big>
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<b>We have MOVED! Our new address is [https://goo.gl/maps/fmtE2 1609 S. Rogers Street Building 4!!]</b>
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Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of community members that have commonly rented a place where we can build projects both collectively and individually. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
 
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of community members that have commonly rented a place where we can build projects both collectively and individually. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
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== Stay informed ==
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* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.
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* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.
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* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York  Calendar of events]
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* 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+].
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* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]
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* Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
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* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.
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* '''We have a new mailing address!''' P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402
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== Support ==
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Bloominglabs is incorporated as a non-profit in the state of Indiana, and is fiscally sponsored by School Factory, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:
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* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)
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Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].
  
 
== News ==
 
== News ==
 
* We have acquired a [[Laser]] cutter.
 
* We have acquired a mill. If want to chip in for it, add your pledge to the [[Mill]] page.
 
* We have '''[[lockers]]''' available for rent now!!
 
  
  
 
== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==
 
== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==
*'''Bloominglabs Blue Barrel Bonanza Rain and Compost Barrel Workshop'''
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*'''Workshop Bonanza!'''
**The Bloominglabs Blue Barrel Bonanza is a 2-part, affordable workshop designed to help you construct your own rain and compost barrels using pre-used containers.
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** Send an email to contact ]at[ bloominglabs.org to sign up or get more information about the following workshops.
**Two Sessions at Bloominglabs: June 8 at 10am, and again June 15 at 10am
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** Bloominglabs can supply a limited number of laptops and Arduinos for classes requiring them. Please request these at time of enrollment.
**$20 for workshops, $20 for materials
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** All Workshops 12+ unless accompanied by adult.
 
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** Instructional fees waived for Bloominglabs members.
*'''Decorate the 4th Street pedestrian bridge for WCIW!'''
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** Help us advertise by posting a [[Media:Bloominglabs-workshops-2015.png|flyer]].
**The third week of April is World Creativity & Innovation Week. Bloominglabs is going to celebrate by decorating the pedestrian bridge that runs over 4th Street connecting Fountain Square Mall to the Garage Art parking garage.
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** Payment required to reserve a spot.
**We met at Bloominglabs on Tuesday, April 16th, between 6pm and 10pm to brainstorm. We came up with quite a few decorative ideas for the bridge.
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** Class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot today!
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<option value="Motors">Motors $45.00 USD</option>
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** <strike>'''Arduino Workshop'''
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*** Two days, 4 hours of class time total
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*** Mondays: February 2nd and 9th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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*** The Arduino is a popular, affordable, and accessible platform for microcontroller programming. It can be used to control LED lights, motors in a robot, and to trigger sounds. It can be used to make game controllers or art projects, or anything you can dream up.
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*** Bring your own laptop with the free [http://arduino.cc/en/main/software Arduino] software installed. All other materials will be provided.
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*** Cost for non-members: $30</strike>
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** '''Motors Workshop''' - only one spot left!
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*** Two days, 4 hours of class time total
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*** Mondays: February 16th and 23rd, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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*** This workshop is all about motors. Use an Arduino to control three types of motors - DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors. Control a DC motor using PWM. Use a potentiometer to control a servo motor's position. Use an H-bridge (L293D) to control the direction and speed of a DC motor. Use the same H-bridge to control a stepper motor.
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*** Bring your own laptop and, if you have one, an Arduino UNO. Class materials include motors, a breadboard and the H-bridge - all for you to keep.
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*** Cost for non-members: $45 ($20 for the class, $25 for materials)
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** '''Laser Cutting Workshop'''
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*** 4 days, 8 hours of class time total
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*** Tuesdays: February 24th and March 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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*** Learn how to use a laser cutter/engraver to make cool stuff with wood and acrylic.
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*** Bring your own laptop with [https://inkscape.org/en/ Inkscape] installed.
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*** Cost for non-members: $65 ($40 for the class, $25 for materials and laser time)
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** '''Machining Workshop - workshop is full'''
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*** 4 days, 12 hours of class time total
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*** Sundays: March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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*** Learn the basics of machining metal with manual mills and lathes.
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*** Cost for non-members: $150 (includes materials)
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** '''Sustainabarrels'''
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*** 1 day, 4 hours of class time total
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*** Saturday, March 21st, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
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*** This workshop is designed to help you construct your own rain or compost barrel from used barrel containers.  
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*** During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water useage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water.  
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*** Compost barrels work to decompose reusable yard, fruit, and vegetable waste that would otherwise contribute to growing landfills and greenhouse gas emissions. Save money on trash pickup, garbage bags, fertilizer, and mulch while providing your garden with rich nutrients--including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus--from your own yard and kitchen refuse.
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*** Cost for non-members: $40 (includes one barrel)
  
 
*'''Makevention'''
 
*'''Makevention'''
** Come celebrate the maker's movement in Bloomington!
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** Our next Makevention will be August 29th, 2015
** Exhibitors will be charge a nominal fee ($10 a table, free if you bring your own)
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** Keep an eye on the [http://makevention.org/ Makevention website] for more information
** The event is free for attendees
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** Outdoor and indoor exhibitor space
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** August 24th at the Bloomington Convention Center
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** Check out http://www.makevention.org/ for more information.
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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
  
*'''Summer Workshops'''
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== Current Initiatives ==
** We'll be holding a variety of workshops this summer and will post dates both here and to our [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] when we finalize them
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*Space Improvements
** These should include: rain and compost barrel making, machining, vector graphic design and tool use, cutting and engraving with the laser...
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**Tool and workspace arrangement
** Our members are also working with [http://www.wonderlab.org/ WonderLab] and the [http://mcpl.info/ Monroe County Public Library] to help each with summer educational programs
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== Fund Drives ==
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*[[Mini_CNC_Mill_Drive|Mini CNC Mill/Router]]
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*[[Craft_Cutter_Drive|Craft Cutter]]
  
 
== Membership ==
 
== Membership ==
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== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==
 
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 3927 W. Roll Avenue, 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. We currently have an electronics and robotics focus but there's also interest in general science and astronomy as well. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.
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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
 
  
 
== [[Location|Our Location]] ==
 
== [[Location|Our Location]] ==
  
We have 1,000 sq ft of which 750 sq ft is unfinished, cement floor workspace and 250 sq ft is finished office space for hanging out. There's also a full bathroom. The address is 3927 W. Roll Avenue which is just north of 2nd Street up Curry Pike. Come check it out!  [[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3927+West+Roll+Avenue,+Bloomington,+IN&hl=en&sll=38.244257,-85.738805&sspn=0.010516,0.014913&oq=3927+w+roll+ave,&vpsrc=0&hnear=3927+W+Roll+Ave,+Bloomington,+Indiana+47403&t=h&z=16 MAP]]
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We have moved to a new space! Our new address is 1609 S. Rogers, Building 4, and it is an open, well-insulated warehouse which is over 3100 square feet in size. This space is about a mile south of downtown and is accessible from the B-Line Trail. You can see it on a map at: [http://goo.gl/maps/E3iTh Our Awesome New Space]
 
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== Support ==
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We are a non-profit now! Bloominglabs is incorporated as its own entity in the state of Indiana, and is fiscally sponsored by School Factory, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:
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* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)
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== [[Laser|Laser Cutter]] ==
 
== [[Laser|Laser Cutter]] ==
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* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview
 
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview
 
== Stay informed ==
 
 
* Sign up to the [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-announce announcement mailing list] to keep up with our group.
 
* 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]and [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook].
 
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]
 
* Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
 
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.
 
 
  
 
== [[Grants]] ==
 
== [[Grants]] ==
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For members: check out our page about selling things at the workshops at [[SellingThings]] and for calculating sales tax, check out [http://www.zip2tax.com/z2t_lookup.asp?inputZip=47401 Sales Tax Calculator for 47401]
 
For members: check out our page about selling things at the workshops at [[SellingThings]] and for calculating sales tax, check out [http://www.zip2tax.com/z2t_lookup.asp?inputZip=47401 Sales Tax Calculator for 47401]
 
 
== Workshops/Classes ==
 
 
We are currently working on our summer workshop schedule and will post it soon.
 
 
Reserve a spot at any of our workshops or classes by sending '''email to contact]at[bloominglabs.org'''.
 
  
  
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== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==
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== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==
 
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Club Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]
 
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Club Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]
 
* [http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]
 
* [http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]
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* [http://castlemakers.org/ Greencastle's Makergroup]
 
* [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]
 
  
 
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==
 
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==
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* [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]
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* [http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/index.html IU Makes]
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* <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>
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* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]
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* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]

Revision as of 10:49, 10 February 2015

Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!


We have MOVED! Our new address is 1609 S. Rogers Street Building 4!!

Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of community members that have commonly rented a place where we can build projects both collectively and individually. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.

Contents

Stay informed

Support

Bloominglabs is incorporated as a non-profit in the state of Indiana, and is fiscally sponsored by School Factory, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:

  • (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)


Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware Donations.

News

Current Events (PastEvents)

  • Workshop Bonanza!
    • Send an email to contact ]at[ bloominglabs.org to sign up or get more information about the following workshops.
    • Bloominglabs can supply a limited number of laptops and Arduinos for classes requiring them. Please request these at time of enrollment.
    • All Workshops 12+ unless accompanied by adult.
    • Instructional fees waived for Bloominglabs members.
    • Help us advertise by posting a flyer.
    • Payment required to reserve a spot.
    • Class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot today!

    • Arduino Workshop
      • Two days, 4 hours of class time total
      • Mondays: February 2nd and 9th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
      • The Arduino is a popular, affordable, and accessible platform for microcontroller programming. It can be used to control LED lights, motors in a robot, and to trigger sounds. It can be used to make game controllers or art projects, or anything you can dream up.
      • Bring your own laptop with the free Arduino software installed. All other materials will be provided.
      • Cost for non-members: $30
    • Motors Workshop - only one spot left!
      • Two days, 4 hours of class time total
      • Mondays: February 16th and 23rd, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
      • This workshop is all about motors. Use an Arduino to control three types of motors - DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors. Control a DC motor using PWM. Use a potentiometer to control a servo motor's position. Use an H-bridge (L293D) to control the direction and speed of a DC motor. Use the same H-bridge to control a stepper motor.
      • Bring your own laptop and, if you have one, an Arduino UNO. Class materials include motors, a breadboard and the H-bridge - all for you to keep.
      • Cost for non-members: $45 ($20 for the class, $25 for materials)
    • Laser Cutting Workshop
      • 4 days, 8 hours of class time total
      • Tuesdays: February 24th and March 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
      • Learn how to use a laser cutter/engraver to make cool stuff with wood and acrylic.
      • Bring your own laptop with Inkscape installed.
      • Cost for non-members: $65 ($40 for the class, $25 for materials and laser time)
    • Machining Workshop - workshop is full
      • 4 days, 12 hours of class time total
      • Sundays: March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
      • Learn the basics of machining metal with manual mills and lathes.
      • Cost for non-members: $150 (includes materials)
    • Sustainabarrels
      • 1 day, 4 hours of class time total
      • Saturday, March 21st, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
      • This workshop is designed to help you construct your own rain or compost barrel from used barrel containers.
      • During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water useage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water.
      • Compost barrels work to decompose reusable yard, fruit, and vegetable waste that would otherwise contribute to growing landfills and greenhouse gas emissions. Save money on trash pickup, garbage bags, fertilizer, and mulch while providing your garden with rich nutrients--including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus--from your own yard and kitchen refuse.
      • Cost for non-members: $40 (includes one barrel)
  • Makevention
    • Our next Makevention will be August 29th, 2015
    • Keep an eye on the Makevention website for more information
  • 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
    • Tool and workspace arrangement

Fund Drives

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.

Our Location

We have moved to a new space! Our new address is 1609 S. Rogers, Building 4, and it is an open, well-insulated warehouse which is over 3100 square feet in size. This space is about a mile south of downtown and is accessible from the B-Line Trail. You can see it on a map at: Our Awesome New Space

Laser Cutter

We have funded a laser cutter, which is now on-site!! What can people do with this you might ask?? It can cut light wood and acrylic for rapid prototyping. It can also etch wood, acrylic, and metal. Many objects from iphones to laptops can be directly engraved with a laser. Be sure to watch some videos here, here, and here.

We have a 5th generation 40W laser from Full Spectrum.


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

Grants

Kits For Sale

Bloominglabs is a reseller of adafruit kits and products. See KitsForSale for details.

For members: check out our page about selling things at the workshops at SellingThings and for calculating sales tax, check out Sales Tax Calculator for 47401


What is a hacker space?

It's 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.


Current Projects

Projects


What needs to be done yet?

Check out the Todo list to see the latest things we need to get done.

Also see who else is working on this project: Special:ListUsers

Uploaded files: Special:ImageList


Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives:

Other Cool Groups in Bloomington

Personal tools