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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 collectively build projects. 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>
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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.  
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[[Public meetings|We are open to the public Wednesday evenings]] from 7pm until 10pm. Our open hours are family friendly.
  
Also, a big hackerspace welcome to Club Cyberia, the new Indianapolis hackerspace! This space has been a long time in the making, and is now a reality. Check them out at http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page.
 
  
 
== Who are we? ==
 
== Who are we? ==
Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club. We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us.  
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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.
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Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.
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* Read our [[Bylaws]] for a more formalized overview
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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.
  
 
== Stay informed ==
 
== 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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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]and [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook].
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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]
 
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]
* Our IRC server is at irc.bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
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* 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.
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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
  
== 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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== Support ==
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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:
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* (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)
  
== Kits For Sale ==
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Bloominglabs is a reseller of [http://adafruit.com adafruit] kits and products. See [[KitsForSale]] for details.
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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
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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<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! -->
  
== Workshops/Classes ==
 
Reserve a spot at any of our workshops or classes by sending '''email to contact]at[bloominglabs.org'''.
 
  
*'''Circuit Board Printing Workshop'''
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Members, this is how we process cash and hardware donations: [[Donations]].
** Tuesday, September 18th from 6pm to 9pm
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** Bring your own circuit board design to print or print an Arduino circuit board or ATTINY AVR programmer circuit board
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** Leave the workshop with a printed circuit board all drilled and ready to be populated!
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** Heat transfer method or photo resist method (for an extra fee)
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** $20 for non-members/free for members ($5 extra for the photo resist method)
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*'''Soldering Workshop'''
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== Hardware Donations ==
** Tuesday, September 25th from 6pm until 9pm
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** Populate the circuit board you printed in our previous workshop or Adafruit kits will be available including Minty Boosts and TV-B-Gones. We will have some simple buzzer circuits available as well.
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** $10 for non-members/free for members - plus materials cost (between $5 and $20 depending on the project chosen)
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*'''Intro to Arduino Programming Workshop'''
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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). !-->
** October 9th and October 16th from 7pm to 9pm
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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.
** Learn how to program an Arduino! Use the Arduino you built in the previous workshops, bring your own Arduino you bought from Adafruit or Radio Shack, or use one of Bloominglabs' Arduinos.
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** Please bring your own laptop (running Linux, Mac OSX, or Windows). Bloominglabs will have a limited number of laptops available.
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** More information on what will be covered is forthcoming
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** $30 for non-members for the two day course/free for members
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* NOTE: Take the '''Tackle the Ardunio Challenge'''! Build your own Arduino by printing a circuit board in our Circuit Board Printing Workshop, buy the parts from us (between $15 and $20), and populate the board in the Soldering Workshop. Then learn how to program it in the Intro to Arduino Programming Workshop. All workshops are free to members!
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** The space will also be made available on October 2nd from from 6pm until 9pm for people to finish up their Arduinos if necessary.
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== Current & Upcoming Events ==
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([[PastEvents]])
  
* '''Intro to Computer Programming''' class Thursdays from 6:30pm until 9pm
 
** See class notes at http://harold.uits.indiana.edu/~jtillots/IntroToProgramming/
 
** This 10 week long class will start on October 4th and end on December 20th with no meeting on November 15th or November 22nd.
 
** The course will be taught in C and a syllabus can be found [http://harold.uits.indiana.edu/~jtillots/IntroToProgramming/syllabus.pdf here](subject to minor changes).
 
** We will cover what would be covered in a rigorous freshman Intro to Programming college course.
 
** Text will be Kernighan and Ritchie's "The C Programming Language: 2nd edition"
 
** Cost is $125 non-members/$50 members and all proceeds go to Bloominglabs!
 
** You need to be committed to attending every week and there will be assignments to work on outside of class (but no exams!).
 
** Send an email to contact]at[bloominglabs.org if you are interested in attending.
 
  
== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])==
 
  
We have '''[[lockers]]''' available for rent now!!
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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
  
*'''[[OpenHouse]]'''
 
** Saturday, September 8th from 10am-3pm
 
** Tell your friends!
 
** See you there!
 
  
*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''
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** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
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** All ages and everyone is welcome
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== News ==
 
  
We have acquired a mill. If you are a member and want to chip in for it, add your pledge to the [[Mill]] page.
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===Introduction to Parkour===
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''' Mondays -- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM '''
  
== What is a hacker space? ==
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* Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
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 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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* Cost: Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15 ($10 for Bloominglabs members.) Pay cash or card on location.
  
== Membership ==
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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.
We are accepting memberships! Please see the [[Membership Manual]] for details.
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== Meetings ==
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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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See our [[Workshops]] page for more information.
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* [[Meeting_Minutes]]
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== Current Projects ==
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''' Plant Tower Workshop '''
[[Projects]]
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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
  
== What needs to be done yet? ==
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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.
Check out the [[Todo]] list to see the latest things we need to get done.
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Also see who else is working on this project: [[Special:ListUsers]]
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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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* 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
  
== Nearby Hacker Spaces or initiatives: ==
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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.
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Club Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]
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* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]
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* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)]
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* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville Kentucky)]
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* [http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington Kentucky)]
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* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Pumping_Station:_One Pumping Station: One (Chicago)]
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* [http://www.daytondiode.com/ Dayton Diode]
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* [http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]
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* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit]
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== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==
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'''Check out [[Workshops]] to see even further into the future!'''
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== Current Initiatives ==
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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]]!
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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)
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== [[Public meetings]] and Membership ==
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Please see the [[Membership Manual]] and [[New Members]] for more details.
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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
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== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==
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* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]
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* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]
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* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive (Elkhart, Indiana)]
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* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]
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* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]
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* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)]
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* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)]
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* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]
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* [http://www.kre8now.com Kre8Now (Lexington, Kentucky)] (related to the former Collexion space)
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* [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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* [http://sustain.indiana.edu/programs/hoosier-to-hoosier/index.php The annual Hoosier to Hoosier event (resale trail)]
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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://www.bloomingtonradio.org/ Bloomington Amateur Radio Club]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/k9iuarc/ Indiana University Amateur Radio Club]
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* [https://73siara.org Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association]
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* [https://iumakes.indiana.edu IU Makes]
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* [http://www.discardia.org/ Discardia]
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* [http://www.presspuzzles.com/ Press (jigsaw) Puzzles]
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[[Special:ImageList | Uploaded files]]

Latest revision as of 01:00, 24 March 2024

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.


Contents

[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

(PastEvents)


[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:

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