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Hack-the-space Day is the regular opportunity for Hackspace members to improve and maintain the infrastructure of the space. There is no rule preventing doing this at any other time, but days like this have been enjoyable social occasions as well as useful.
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'''Hack the Space Days''' are a semi-regular [[events]] where Hackspace members come together to improve and maintain the infrastructure of the space. Sometimes they are centred around a particular big task. In the past there have been weekend long events where people can drop in when they are available. There is no rule preventing doing this at any other time, but days like this have been enjoyable social occasions as well as useful.
  
Current Hack-the-space Day - 3rd November 2013
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==Upcoming space hacking days==
* Re-fit and renovate heatshrink 'double glazing' on some windows.
 
* Fix 2 draughty windows in workshop area
 
* New 'Donations / Scrap' area shelving.
 
* Cull excess 'donations' and rubbish timber including pallets (anyone with a wood-burning stove?)
 
  
Past Hack-the-space Days
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Upcoming days:
# September 2013 - Fit ventilation duct for laser cutter, Re-glaze window behind
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* See the [[Discord|#hack-the-space on Discord]] for current discussion and planning of future days
laser cutter, Toolboard for power tools (sanders, jigsaws, etc.), Pegboard for tools in Dusty Area.
 
  
Not all done on the Hack-the-space day itself, but now mostly complete
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Previous days:
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* [[/19th June 2022|19th June 2022]]
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* 9th Jan 2022
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* [[/16th-17th Nov 2019|16th-17th Nov 2019]]
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* [[/8th-10th Feb 2019|8th-10th Feb 2019]]
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* [[/Hacking The Space 2012-2013|2012-2013]] ([[/July 2013|July 2013]], [[/August 2013|August 2013]], [[/September 2013|September 2013]], [[/3rd November 2013|3rd November 2013]])
  
# August 2013 - Major clearout of the woodpile. Sweep / Mop studio, Kitchen, bathroom, etc.
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==Regular tasks==
# July 2013 - Toolboard clean / paint.
 
  
Regular tasks.
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Hack the space Day is not simply about cleaning and clearing the space.
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But there are such tasks that need to be carried out, mostly done invisibly, but everyone can contribute.
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Regular cleaning and clearing tasks are.
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* Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, bags of rubbish to the basement.
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* Sweep floor (Studio, Comfy area especially). Mop floor.
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* Replace kitchen rolls, blue rolls, toilet rolls as necessary. Replace hand towels.
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* Launder bag of handtowels when the last set is placed into use.
  
Hack-the-space Day is not simply about cleaning and clearing the space.
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==Wiki==
But there are such tasks that need to be carried out, mostly done invisibly, but everyone can contribute.
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See [[/Boilerplate]] for a typical Hack the Space Day page layout.
Regular cleaning and clearing tasks are.
 
* Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, bags of rubbish to the basement.
 
* Sweep floor (Studio, Comfy area especially). Mop floor.
 
* Replace kitchen rolls, blue rolls, toilet rolls as necessary. Replace hand towels.
 
* Launder bag of handtowels when the last set is placed into use.
 
  
Ongoing Hack-the-space Projects
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==Ongoing Hack the Space projects==
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[[Project:Hackspace 2.5|Hackspace 2.5]] is a major ongoing Hack the Space project.
  
Boarding over the floor in the metalworking area. ONGOING
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==See also==
The object being to make the floor impervious to welding and grinding sparks so that these can be carried out without risk to the antique flooring (and whatever might be underneath) of Roden House.
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* [[Infrastructure projects]]
  
Creating a 'Dusty Area'. ONGOING
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{{Volunteering}}
So that the after-effects of sawing, routing, turning and (especially) sanding wood don't affect other areas of the workshop. We are building a partitioned off area including a transparent curtain wall for convenience where these operations can be carried out. A follow-on project to build centralised dust extraction will follow.
 
  
Installing 3phase power. IN PLANNING
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[[Category:Looking for Collaborators]]
To run the Bridgeport Mill, Donkey Saw, CNC Drill and other 'professional' workshop tools, including TIG welder.
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[[Category:Infrastructure]]
 
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[[Category:Events]]
Hackspace Info Kiosk. IN PLANNING
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[[Category:ToDo]]
A permanently running (super-eco powered) PC and wall-mounted screen, scrolling through a list of current projects, events and tasks to fullfil. With permanently logged-in access to the wiki and website, to enable messaging to the consumables group, entering prospective member details to HMS, etc.
 
 
 
Comfy area library. ONGOING
 
Two Ikea 'Billy' bookcases are already in place, dividing the Comfy Area from the Studio. Two more have arrived, and are awaiting assembly to complete a wall of books in the Comfy Area and the Hackspace Library.
 
 
 
Kitchen revamp. IN PLANNING
 
Full-length worktops, space for cupboards under, Hot Water, New Sink. Everything the Hackspace needs in a revamped Kitchen
 

Latest revision as of 20:50, 2 January 2024

Hack the Space Days are a semi-regular events where Hackspace members come together to improve and maintain the infrastructure of the space. Sometimes they are centred around a particular big task. In the past there have been weekend long events where people can drop in when they are available. There is no rule preventing doing this at any other time, but days like this have been enjoyable social occasions as well as useful.

Upcoming space hacking days

Upcoming days:

Previous days:

Regular tasks

Hack the space Day is not simply about cleaning and clearing the space. But there are such tasks that need to be carried out, mostly done invisibly, but everyone can contribute. Regular cleaning and clearing tasks are.

  • Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, bags of rubbish to the basement.
  • Sweep floor (Studio, Comfy area especially). Mop floor.
  • Replace kitchen rolls, blue rolls, toilet rolls as necessary. Replace hand towels.
  • Launder bag of handtowels when the last set is placed into use.

Wiki

See /Boilerplate for a typical Hack the Space Day page layout.

Ongoing Hack the Space projects

Hackspace 2.5 is a major ongoing Hack the Space project.

See also

Volunteering
Methods Reoccurring tasksToDoCleaning the hackspaceWaste and Recycling InitiativeInfrastructure projectsProjects looking for collaboratorsEventsNewsletterHack the Space DaysHackspace tourMember's meetingsTrustees
Teams 3D PrintingBikeCommsCraftElectronicsInfrastructureLaserMembershipMetalworkingNetworkResources and SnackspaceSafetySoftwareToolsWoodworking
Online toolsTrelloGoogle GroupSlack