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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 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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<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big>
  
== News ==
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Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street.
  
* We have acquired a [[Laser]] cutter.
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[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.
* We have acquired a mill. If want to chip in for it, add your pledge to the [[Mill]] page.
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* We have '''[[lockers]]''' available for rent now!!
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== Upcoming Workshops ==
  
== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==
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<h1>Solar Eclipse Lens Filter Making Workshop</h1>
*'''Bloominglabs Blue Barrel Bonanza: Rain and Compost Barrel Workshop'''
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<br>Saturday, March 24th, 2024 - 12pm to 4pm
**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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**Two Sessions at Bloominglabs: June 8 at 10am, and again June 15 at 10am
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**$20 for the course, covering both types of barrel (waived if you're a Bloominglabs member)
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**$30 per barrel for a non-food-grade barrel (it's safe for compost, just don't lick it or drink from it) and additional hardware
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**+$10 for a food-grade barrel--please let us know ahead of time if you'd like one
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*'''Decorate the 4th Street pedestrian bridge for WCIW!'''
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Come make a solar viewing filter for your telescope, camera telephoto lens, DSLR, point-n-shoot camera, or binoculars! This is an all ages event! We provide all materials to make the solar filter, you must bring your own optical equipment so that the filter can be custom made to fit it. Space is limited so sign up early!!
**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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**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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*'''Makevention'''
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Workshop will include a short presentation on solar eclipses, photos and experiences from the 2017 total eclipse, and experiments people can try out during next months total solar eclipse.
** Come celebrate the maker's movement in Bloomington!
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** Exhibitors will be charge a nominal fee ($10 a table, free if you bring your own)
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** 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!'''
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*'''Summer Workshops'''
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** 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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** 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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** 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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== Membership ==
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== Who are we? ==
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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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.
  
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==
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Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.
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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* [[Meeting_Minutes]]
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* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news
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== What is a hackerspace? ==
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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.
  
== [[Location|Our Location]] ==
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== Stay informed ==
 
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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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* 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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* We have a public [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] too.
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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://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].
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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 bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
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* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org.
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* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].
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* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402
  
 
== Support ==
 
== Support ==
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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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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If you often shop at Kroger, Kroger has a program to support local non-profit organizations. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping people do at Kroger. Steps for setting up Bloominglabs, or the NPO of your choice, are given here:
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<br />https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
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<br />If you do choose Bloominglabs, every bit helps. Thank you!
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<!-- Also, we have an  [http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1572418 Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs].
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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]].
 
  
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Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].
  
== [[Laser|Laser Cutter]] ==
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== Hardware Donations ==
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 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_FmlorBGqg watch] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN5CvB47fL8 some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfCZpuFUT4U videos] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjRtCjI9AQ here], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfohmrM806w here], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC_Kgs81olQ here].
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We have a [http://fslaser.com/products/lasers/newhobby 5th generation 40W laser from Full Spectrum].
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We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org <!-- bring all donations to Bloominglabs during our Public Hack Meetings (see above). !-->
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This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.
  
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== Who are we? ==
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== Current & Upcoming Events ==
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.
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([[PastEvents]])
  
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.
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===[[Public meetings]]!===
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* Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm
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* E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.
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* Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
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* All ages and everyone is welcome
  
* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview
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===Introduction to Parkour===
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''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''
  
== Stay informed ==
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* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
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* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.
  
* 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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Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by [https://www.bloomingtonparkour.com BPK] and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.
* 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]and [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook].
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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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''' Plant Tower Workshop '''
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''' Saturday June 25rd, 2022 -- 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM '''
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[[File:Plant_tower.jpg|x200px|right]]
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* Format: In-Person, outside
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* Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members
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* Maximum Class Size: 3 students
  
Bloominglabs is a reseller of [http://adafruit.com adafruit] kits and products. See [[KitsForSale]] for details.
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Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.
  
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]
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Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.
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''' Rain Barrel Workshop '''
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''' Saturday June 25rd, 2022 -- 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM '''
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* Maximum Class Size: 3 students
  
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During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. 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. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.
  
We are currently working on our summer workshop schedule and will post it soon.
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Reserve a spot at any of our workshops or classes by sending '''email to contact]at[bloominglabs.org'''.
 
  
  
== What is a hacker space? ==
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''
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.
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== Current Initiatives ==
  
== Current Projects ==
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These are things we are working on, or would like to see, to improve the space. If you are interested in any of these, feel free to work on it! If you are unsure where to start, please [[Main Page#Stay_informed|get in touch]]!
[[Projects]]
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* improve the tool and workspace arrangement and cleanliness
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* purge excess junk
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* <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">vend snacks and drinks (we used to do this at the previous space, but haven't since moving)</span> Achieved!
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* <strike>revive the asset management system</strike>, and add our new assets to it
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* make Bloominglabs's web presence friendlier
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** The page you get when people from the public go to [http://bloominglabs.org bloominglabs.org] has an overwhelming amount of information on it.
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** The [[New Members]] page and the [[Membership Manual]] should be merged together.
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** In general, it would be great to see more participation in the wiki, especially on the [Projects] page.
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** It might be good to have a page that lists all members with their name, picture, username, email, interests, areas of the space they are familiar with, etc.
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* make the [[3D Printers]] more reliable, make the 3D printing process easier, and spread the knowledge
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* <strike>wire the CCTV system</strike>
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* wire speakers in the lounge (and maybe in the classroom)
  
== What needs to be done yet? ==
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Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]
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== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==
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Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.
  
Uploaded files: [[Special:ImageList]]
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During normal non-pandemic conditions we meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. 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 you'll find somebody who's interested.
  
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* [[Meeting_Minutes]]
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* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news
  
== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==
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== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Club Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]
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* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]
* [http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]
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* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]
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* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)]
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* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville Kentucky)]  
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* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]
* [http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington Kentucky)]
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== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County ==
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==
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* [http://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]
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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 rent a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street.

We are open to the public Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.

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[edit] Upcoming Workshops

Solar Eclipse Lens Filter Making Workshop


Saturday, March 24th, 2024 - 12pm to 4pm

Come make a solar viewing filter for your telescope, camera telephoto lens, DSLR, point-n-shoot camera, or binoculars! This is an all ages event! We provide all materials to make the solar filter, you must bring your own optical equipment so that the filter can be custom made to fit it. Space is limited so sign up early!!

Workshop will include a short presentation on solar eclipses, photos and experiences from the 2017 total eclipse, and experiments people can try out during next months total solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse Lens Filter Making Workshop




[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Stay informed

[edit] 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)

If you often shop at Kroger, Kroger has a program to support local non-profit organizations. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping people do at Kroger. Steps for setting up Bloominglabs, or the NPO of your choice, are given here:
https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
If you do choose Bloominglabs, every bit helps. Thank you!


Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: Donations.

[edit] Hardware Donations

We appreciate hardware donations too! However, please ask before bringing any item donations and arrange to meet someone for the handoff. contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org This gives us a chance to decide what of your donation is useful to us currently. For things we can't use, we'll help you figure out other groups in Bloomington who would appreciate them or help you determine the best way to dispose of them.


[edit] Current & Upcoming Events

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[edit] Public meetings!

  • Wednesdays from 7pm until 10pm
  • E-mail contact [at] bloominglabs [dot] org or ask in Slack if you would like to arrange access to the space at another time.
  • Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
  • All ages and everyone is welcome



[edit] Public meetings and Membership

Please see the Membership Manual and New Members for more details.

During normal non-pandemic conditions we meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. 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 you'll find somebody who's interested.

[edit] Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives:

[edit] Other Cool Groups in Bloomington & Monroe County

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