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Orientation Program Policy

2025-01-16T02:43:48Z

Trepasky: Added the Canvas orientation to this page

The board establishes an orientation program as the PS1 Orientation class, which must be attended within 3 months of joining. Members who have been members more than 3 months as of July 30th 2013 are grandfathered in and are not required to take the class. Those who are newer than 3 months old as members on July 30th 2013 are required to attend a PS1 Orientation class within the next 3 months, while those who join on July 31st or later have 3 months from the date they join.
This policy was established by a board vote on 8/6/2013. This is authorized by [[Orientation Program Policy Vote]].

This requirement can be fulfilled by taking the completing the [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/48 PS1 Orientation Canvas course]

[[Category:Policy]]

Member Manual

2025-01-16T02:40:12Z

Trepasky: /* Orientation Program */

Last Edited: {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}

== Welcome ==
Welcome to the Pumping Station: One, Chicago's premiere hackerspace. We do woodworking, software, metalworking, art, crafts, electronics, chemistry, power wheel racing, TARDIS building, green technology, nanotechnology, tinkering, dismantling of robots, assembling of robots, music, biotechnology, CNC, and the many ways all those subjects (and more) intersect and collaborate.

== Quick list of things to do==
===Important Documents===
* Read the [[Bylaws]]
* Read the [[Membership agreement]]
* Read our [[Policies]]

===Things to do===
* Sign the [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver]
* Join the [[Contact Points|mailing lists]]
* Come to Member Meetings to see whats going on and meet other members
* Build something awesome
* Join a class and learn something new
* Start a thing and inspire someone
* Bring your friends/guests - [[Guest Building Access|some guidelines]]
* [[Wiki Editing|Edit the Wiki]]
* Ask if you don't know

== Your Role (as a Member) ==
As a member of Pumping Station: One, you aren't just buying shared use of a workshop, you're joining a community of people who love learning and making things, and sharing their knowledge with others. That learning and sharing ethos is what makes a hackerspace great, so embrace it to the greatest extent that you can.

This hackerspace belongs to and is controlled by its members, so by joining up, '''It's your hackerspace'''. If you see something wrong or broken, fix it. (or if you don't know how, bring it to the attention of someone who does and offer to help; you'll learn something!) If you want something to work differently, make it happen (the board, area hosts, and other long time members can usually be of help here). You as a member are allowed to be at the space any time! Talk to a board member to get your keycode, fob, or key. We'll work out which one you get.

=== Member Meetings ===

Every Tuesday night at 8pm we have an open house. You probably attended one of these before you became a member. Everyone is encouraged to come on Tuesday nights to see what other people are working on and share ideas. It's always full of activity and lots of fun.

Before the open house, we have a meeting of our Board of Directors. It's mostly about facility maintenance, paying bills, and whatever other issues we're dealing with at the moment. If you don't want to attend but want to stay in the loop, you can [[:Category:Board_Meetings | read the meeting minutes]].

=== Orientation Program ===

You're required to complete the [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/courses/48 PS1 Orientation Canvas course] within 3 months of joining if you haven't already! Please see [[Orientation Program Policy]].

==== At your first meeting ====

The first time you attend a meeting, be sure to do a couple things:
* Sign a [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver] before you arrive- '''VERY IMPORTANT''' everyone who walks in the door must sign a waiver, including guests.
* Introduce yourself at the meeting.
* Get a tour - an official tour leader should be announced during the meeting.

=== Voting ===
Most decisions are made by a vote of the members. Here's how voting works:
* All members may propose votes.
* Only members in good standing may vote.
* As a required step, the vote proposal is run past the board of directors for proper wording, etc. - this helps prevent people from disagreeing with your proposal because it's written poorly.
* The proposing member places the item before the membership (BOTH on mailing list and during a meeting) at least 7 days prior to a meeting.
* During this period, people may read and discuss the proposal, and offer their own counter-proposals.
* At the next scheduled meeting, the proposal and any counter proposals are voted on.

=== Board of Directors ===

Pumping Station: One is a direct democracy of its full members, but most of the heavy lifting is delegated to [[The Board|the board of directors]] . They pay the bills and coordinate things behind the scenes. If you have any questions, you can talk to one of them during a meeting or email them at info@pumpingstationone.org.

== Facility Operations ==

The people primarily responsible for the various shops in the hackerspace are the Area Hosts. They are volunteers who maintain their areas and frequently certify people on their area's tools.

=== Tools ===
You must be authorized before you can use many tools. A list of authorized members is listed for each power tool on the item's [[Equipment]] page.

If you break a tool, the WORST thing you can do is to make it look like it's not broken and leave before anyone notices. Someone could be killed. What you should do, in order of preference, is:
* fix it, if you are capable
* put a "broken" sign on it if you can't fix it, with notes about who you are and what you found.
* tell the mailing list what is broken about the tool and figure out how to fix it.
Accidents happen, and you will not be called out or derided for a simple accident.

==== Interested in learning? ====

Come by any of the events on the calendar. A few things require you to be a member or to pay a parts fee. Read the fine print.

==== Interested in leading? ====
# Pick a topic
# Gauge interest from the membership
# Pick a date
# Talk to a Board member to get your event put on the calendar or email info @ pumpingstationone.org for help

For more extensive advice read [[New events]]

=== Login into computers and Wiki ===

Your PS1 credentials will be provisioned when you create your member account. These credentials are shared among all PS1 services.

You can reset your password by clicking "Forgot Password" when logging into PS1 services.

== Managing my membership ==

=== How do I re-join Ps:One? ===

If your membership has lapsed or is suspended and you want to become a member again, first log into your account in [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot] using your email. Once you are logged in, you can input your payment methods and membership type going to the ''Join Us'' section.

=== How do I get a key-fob? ===

To get a key fob you can:
* attend a Member Meeting and asking a Board member for one - they will help you input your fob number into your wild apricot account.
* take one from the bucket near the front door and input your fob number into your wild apricot account (wait 30-60 minutes for this fob to be functional).
* buy your own 125khz RFID token (rings, cards, implants...).
* (maybe) buy one from the gum-ball machine near the bathroom in electronics. You will need 2 quarters (please, leave the empty ball on top of the machine afterwards so we can refill it).

=== How do I activate a keyfob? ===
*log in to the Member Database - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/login
*make sure you have an active PS1 user account
*click "view profile" - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/Sys/Profile
*click "edit profile"
*go to the "RFID Tag" field
*find your tag number - the red tags PS1 provides have their numbers printed on them. If you have an unnumbered tag you can find a USB RFID reader around the space. Install the reader in computer, open a text editor, and scan your tag to get the number.
*input your tag number including all leading zeros, separate multiple tags with commas.
*click save
*wait at least 15-60 minutes and test your tag on either the front or back door
*thank Ron Olson for being awesome and getting this system running - if you have issues please email info@pumpingstationone.org, or get on the slack #systems-group channel for assistance.

=== How do I change my membership level? ===

If you want to change your membership level, please send us an email to info@pumpingstationone.org letting us know.

=== Can I keep my authorizations and ID checks if I cancel my membership? ===

We allow members to cancel and rejoin PS1 at their leisure. Generally we try to maintain user accounts for as long as possible, but in order to maintain our membership database we may remove accounts that are expired for longer than 6 months. Members that have come back after some time away are strongly encouraged to do an authorization as a refresher to get up to speed on new equipment and/or best practices. Having said this, if you haven't been gone for too long, let us know and we might be able to let you keep your ID checks and authorizations.

Whenever you are ready to re-join the space, you can follow the same steps you did the first time you did. This steps are described in the [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ the Join section of the website]. '''Please, use the same email you used the first time you joined'''.

=== How do I terminate my membership? ===
It depends: are you currently paying with Paypal or with your credit card in Wild Apricot? Depending on your payment method, you will have to read one of the options below.

==== Terminating Wild Apricot membership ====

To stop your membership, you only need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

If you do this, your membership will be terminated after the next Renewal due date plus the grace period.

==== Terminating Paypal membership ====

You have to log into your Paypal account and stop recurring payments from there. We can't stop them for you.

[[Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]]
[[Category:Membership]]
[[Category:New Members]]

=== How do I change the credit card on my account? ===

To change your payment info, you first need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

Then, you can input your new payment method and membership type by going to the ''Join Us'' section.

Canvas

2025-01-16T02:35:58Z

Trepasky: /* Description */

== Description ==

Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that PS1 has partially implemented to assist with documenting and to some degree, automating the tool and equipment authorization process and documentation.

Canvas can be visited at https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org

It is early in the deployment process. Ask Kathryn Born (kathryn.born@pumpingstationone.org) and Gary Newhouse for more information, or to participate.

== How do I get a password for Canvas? ==

You first need to be in our new member management software, Wild Apricot.
Login using the Active Directory username you created in Wild Apricot.
You can reset your AD password here via email - https://selfservice.pumpingstationone.org/
This is not and does not affect your Wild Apricot login, however.

Feb 25, 2019: The Canvas login has been modified to use your "New AD" username instead of your email address to reduce confusion. You can check your "New AD" username on your Wild Apricot profile. You can reset the password to your AD/Canvas account from https://selfservice.pumpingstationone.org

For more information about various PS1 usernames and logins, see the appropriate wiki pages for [[Username]] and [[Login]].

== Technical Overview ==

Canvas is currently hosted in Azure as a prebuilt Bitnami container. It connects back to the space via a site-to-site VPN for authentication.

=== Azure Deployment ===

Deployment uses the Bitnami Canvas LMS stack - https://bitnami.com/stack/canvaslms

Canvas currently runs in the <code>bitnami-canvaslms-534e-rgroup</code> resource group on Azure

The following components drive Canvas:

{| class="wikitable"
! Resource Name
! Resource Type
! Location
|-
| bitnami-canvaslms-534e
| Virtual machine
| Central US
|-
| bitnami-canvaslms-534e-ip
| Public IP address
| Central US
|-
| bitnami-canvaslms-534eni
| Network interface
| Central US
|-
| bitnami-canvaslms-534e-securitygroup
| Network security group
| Central US
|-
| Canvas-534e
| Connection
| Central US
|-
| canvasVault6-15-18
| Recovery Services vault
| Central US
|-
| CanvasVPN-534e
| Virtual network gateway
| Central US
|-
| CanvasVPN-ip-534e
| Public IP address
| Central US
|-
| vpc-bitnami-canvaslms-534e
| Virtual network
| Central US
|}

=== Azure VPN ===

The Azure VPN is used to facilitate LDAP authentication against [[Active Directory|Active_Directory]].

=== Azure Backups ===

Azure is configured to make daily incremental backups of Canvas. As of 11/1/18 it contains 4 months of backups totaling 70GB.

== Authentication ==

Canvas uses LDAP to authenticate against onsite [[Active Directory]]. Canvas user information is populated by a PowerShell script that runs on [[Active_Directory|DC1.pumpingstationone.org]] every 15 minutes as a Windows Scheduled Task. (Script should really be hosted on the PS1 github)

== References ==

[https://community.canvaslms.com/community/answers/training/ Canvas Training]

[https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-3008-configuring-ldap-and-canvas-authentication Configuring Canvas authentication with LDAP]

Member Manual

2025-01-16T02:30:53Z

Trepasky: /* How do I activate a keyfob? */

Last Edited: {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}

== Welcome ==
Welcome to the Pumping Station: One, Chicago's premiere hackerspace. We do woodworking, software, metalworking, art, crafts, electronics, chemistry, power wheel racing, TARDIS building, green technology, nanotechnology, tinkering, dismantling of robots, assembling of robots, music, biotechnology, CNC, and the many ways all those subjects (and more) intersect and collaborate.

== Quick list of things to do==
===Important Documents===
* Read the [[Bylaws]]
* Read the [[Membership agreement]]
* Read our [[Policies]]

===Things to do===
* Sign the [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver]
* Join the [[Contact Points|mailing lists]]
* Come to Member Meetings to see whats going on and meet other members
* Build something awesome
* Join a class and learn something new
* Start a thing and inspire someone
* Bring your friends/guests - [[Guest Building Access|some guidelines]]
* [[Wiki Editing|Edit the Wiki]]
* Ask if you don't know

== Your Role (as a Member) ==
As a member of Pumping Station: One, you aren't just buying shared use of a workshop, you're joining a community of people who love learning and making things, and sharing their knowledge with others. That learning and sharing ethos is what makes a hackerspace great, so embrace it to the greatest extent that you can.

This hackerspace belongs to and is controlled by its members, so by joining up, '''It's your hackerspace'''. If you see something wrong or broken, fix it. (or if you don't know how, bring it to the attention of someone who does and offer to help; you'll learn something!) If you want something to work differently, make it happen (the board, area hosts, and other long time members can usually be of help here). You as a member are allowed to be at the space any time! Talk to a board member to get your keycode, fob, or key. We'll work out which one you get.

=== Member Meetings ===

Every Tuesday night at 8pm we have an open house. You probably attended one of these before you became a member. Everyone is encouraged to come on Tuesday nights to see what other people are working on and share ideas. It's always full of activity and lots of fun.

Before the open house, we have a meeting of our Board of Directors. It's mostly about facility maintenance, paying bills, and whatever other issues we're dealing with at the moment. If you don't want to attend but want to stay in the loop, you can [[:Category:Board_Meetings | read the meeting minutes]].

=== Orientation Program ===

You're required to go to the PS1 Orientation class within 3 months of joining if you haven't already! Please see [[Orientation Program Policy]].

==== At your first meeting ====

The first time you attend a meeting, be sure to do a couple things:
* Sign a [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver] - '''VERY IMPORTANT''' everyone who walks in the door must sign a waiver, including guests.
* Introduce yourself at the meeting.
* Get a tour - an official tour leader should be announced during the meeting.

=== Voting ===
Most decisions are made by a vote of the members. Here's how voting works:
* All members may propose votes.
* Only members in good standing may vote.
* As a required step, the vote proposal is run past the board of directors for proper wording, etc. - this helps prevent people from disagreeing with your proposal because it's written poorly.
* The proposing member places the item before the membership (BOTH on mailing list and during a meeting) at least 7 days prior to a meeting.
* During this period, people may read and discuss the proposal, and offer their own counter-proposals.
* At the next scheduled meeting, the proposal and any counter proposals are voted on.

=== Board of Directors ===

Pumping Station: One is a direct democracy of its full members, but most of the heavy lifting is delegated to [[The Board|the board of directors]] . They pay the bills and coordinate things behind the scenes. If you have any questions, you can talk to one of them during a meeting or email them at info@pumpingstationone.org.

== Facility Operations ==

The people primarily responsible for the various shops in the hackerspace are the Area Hosts. They are volunteers who maintain their areas and frequently certify people on their area's tools.

=== Tools ===
You must be authorized before you can use many tools. A list of authorized members is listed for each power tool on the item's [[Equipment]] page.

If you break a tool, the WORST thing you can do is to make it look like it's not broken and leave before anyone notices. Someone could be killed. What you should do, in order of preference, is:
* fix it, if you are capable
* put a "broken" sign on it if you can't fix it, with notes about who you are and what you found.
* tell the mailing list what is broken about the tool and figure out how to fix it.
Accidents happen, and you will not be called out or derided for a simple accident.

==== Interested in learning? ====

Come by any of the events on the calendar. A few things require you to be a member or to pay a parts fee. Read the fine print.

==== Interested in leading? ====
# Pick a topic
# Gauge interest from the membership
# Pick a date
# Talk to a Board member to get your event put on the calendar or email info @ pumpingstationone.org for help

For more extensive advice read [[New events]]

=== Login into computers and Wiki ===

Your PS1 credentials will be provisioned when you create your member account. These credentials are shared among all PS1 services.

You can reset your password by clicking "Forgot Password" when logging into PS1 services.

== Managing my membership ==

=== How do I re-join Ps:One? ===

If your membership has lapsed or is suspended and you want to become a member again, first log into your account in [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot] using your email. Once you are logged in, you can input your payment methods and membership type going to the ''Join Us'' section.

=== How do I get a key-fob? ===

To get a key fob you can:
* attend a Member Meeting and asking a Board member for one - they will help you input your fob number into your wild apricot account.
* take one from the bucket near the front door and input your fob number into your wild apricot account (wait 30-60 minutes for this fob to be functional).
* buy your own 125khz RFID token (rings, cards, implants...).
* (maybe) buy one from the gum-ball machine near the bathroom in electronics. You will need 2 quarters (please, leave the empty ball on top of the machine afterwards so we can refill it).

=== How do I activate a keyfob? ===
*log in to the Member Database - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/login
*make sure you have an active PS1 user account
*click "view profile" - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/Sys/Profile
*click "edit profile"
*go to the "RFID Tag" field
*find your tag number - the red tags PS1 provides have their numbers printed on them. If you have an unnumbered tag you can find a USB RFID reader around the space. Install the reader in computer, open a text editor, and scan your tag to get the number.
*input your tag number including all leading zeros, separate multiple tags with commas.
*click save
*wait at least 15-60 minutes and test your tag on either the front or back door
*thank Ron Olson for being awesome and getting this system running - if you have issues please email info@pumpingstationone.org, or get on the slack #systems-group channel for assistance.

=== How do I change my membership level? ===

If you want to change your membership level, please send us an email to info@pumpingstationone.org letting us know.

=== Can I keep my authorizations and ID checks if I cancel my membership? ===

We allow members to cancel and rejoin PS1 at their leisure. Generally we try to maintain user accounts for as long as possible, but in order to maintain our membership database we may remove accounts that are expired for longer than 6 months. Members that have come back after some time away are strongly encouraged to do an authorization as a refresher to get up to speed on new equipment and/or best practices. Having said this, if you haven't been gone for too long, let us know and we might be able to let you keep your ID checks and authorizations.

Whenever you are ready to re-join the space, you can follow the same steps you did the first time you did. This steps are described in the [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ the Join section of the website]. '''Please, use the same email you used the first time you joined'''.

=== How do I terminate my membership? ===
It depends: are you currently paying with Paypal or with your credit card in Wild Apricot? Depending on your payment method, you will have to read one of the options below.

==== Terminating Wild Apricot membership ====

To stop your membership, you only need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

If you do this, your membership will be terminated after the next Renewal due date plus the grace period.

==== Terminating Paypal membership ====

You have to log into your Paypal account and stop recurring payments from there. We can't stop them for you.

[[Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]]
[[Category:Membership]]
[[Category:New Members]]

=== How do I change the credit card on my account? ===

To change your payment info, you first need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

Then, you can input your new payment method and membership type by going to the ''Join Us'' section.

Member Manual

2025-01-16T02:30:25Z

Trepasky: /* How do I get a key-fob? */

Last Edited: {{REVISIONMONTH}}/{{REVISIONDAY}}/{{REVISIONYEAR}}

== Welcome ==
Welcome to the Pumping Station: One, Chicago's premiere hackerspace. We do woodworking, software, metalworking, art, crafts, electronics, chemistry, power wheel racing, TARDIS building, green technology, nanotechnology, tinkering, dismantling of robots, assembling of robots, music, biotechnology, CNC, and the many ways all those subjects (and more) intersect and collaborate.

== Quick list of things to do==
===Important Documents===
* Read the [[Bylaws]]
* Read the [[Membership agreement]]
* Read our [[Policies]]

===Things to do===
* Sign the [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver]
* Join the [[Contact Points|mailing lists]]
* Come to Member Meetings to see whats going on and meet other members
* Build something awesome
* Join a class and learn something new
* Start a thing and inspire someone
* Bring your friends/guests - [[Guest Building Access|some guidelines]]
* [[Wiki Editing|Edit the Wiki]]
* Ask if you don't know

== Your Role (as a Member) ==
As a member of Pumping Station: One, you aren't just buying shared use of a workshop, you're joining a community of people who love learning and making things, and sharing their knowledge with others. That learning and sharing ethos is what makes a hackerspace great, so embrace it to the greatest extent that you can.

This hackerspace belongs to and is controlled by its members, so by joining up, '''It's your hackerspace'''. If you see something wrong or broken, fix it. (or if you don't know how, bring it to the attention of someone who does and offer to help; you'll learn something!) If you want something to work differently, make it happen (the board, area hosts, and other long time members can usually be of help here). You as a member are allowed to be at the space any time! Talk to a board member to get your keycode, fob, or key. We'll work out which one you get.

=== Member Meetings ===

Every Tuesday night at 8pm we have an open house. You probably attended one of these before you became a member. Everyone is encouraged to come on Tuesday nights to see what other people are working on and share ideas. It's always full of activity and lots of fun.

Before the open house, we have a meeting of our Board of Directors. It's mostly about facility maintenance, paying bills, and whatever other issues we're dealing with at the moment. If you don't want to attend but want to stay in the loop, you can [[:Category:Board_Meetings | read the meeting minutes]].

=== Orientation Program ===

You're required to go to the PS1 Orientation class within 3 months of joining if you haven't already! Please see [[Orientation Program Policy]].

==== At your first meeting ====

The first time you attend a meeting, be sure to do a couple things:
* Sign a [https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ waiver] - '''VERY IMPORTANT''' everyone who walks in the door must sign a waiver, including guests.
* Introduce yourself at the meeting.
* Get a tour - an official tour leader should be announced during the meeting.

=== Voting ===
Most decisions are made by a vote of the members. Here's how voting works:
* All members may propose votes.
* Only members in good standing may vote.
* As a required step, the vote proposal is run past the board of directors for proper wording, etc. - this helps prevent people from disagreeing with your proposal because it's written poorly.
* The proposing member places the item before the membership (BOTH on mailing list and during a meeting) at least 7 days prior to a meeting.
* During this period, people may read and discuss the proposal, and offer their own counter-proposals.
* At the next scheduled meeting, the proposal and any counter proposals are voted on.

=== Board of Directors ===

Pumping Station: One is a direct democracy of its full members, but most of the heavy lifting is delegated to [[The Board|the board of directors]] . They pay the bills and coordinate things behind the scenes. If you have any questions, you can talk to one of them during a meeting or email them at info@pumpingstationone.org.

== Facility Operations ==

The people primarily responsible for the various shops in the hackerspace are the Area Hosts. They are volunteers who maintain their areas and frequently certify people on their area's tools.

=== Tools ===
You must be authorized before you can use many tools. A list of authorized members is listed for each power tool on the item's [[Equipment]] page.

If you break a tool, the WORST thing you can do is to make it look like it's not broken and leave before anyone notices. Someone could be killed. What you should do, in order of preference, is:
* fix it, if you are capable
* put a "broken" sign on it if you can't fix it, with notes about who you are and what you found.
* tell the mailing list what is broken about the tool and figure out how to fix it.
Accidents happen, and you will not be called out or derided for a simple accident.

==== Interested in learning? ====

Come by any of the events on the calendar. A few things require you to be a member or to pay a parts fee. Read the fine print.

==== Interested in leading? ====
# Pick a topic
# Gauge interest from the membership
# Pick a date
# Talk to a Board member to get your event put on the calendar or email info @ pumpingstationone.org for help

For more extensive advice read [[New events]]

=== Login into computers and Wiki ===

Your PS1 credentials will be provisioned when you create your member account. These credentials are shared among all PS1 services.

You can reset your password by clicking "Forgot Password" when logging into PS1 services.

== Managing my membership ==

=== How do I re-join Ps:One? ===

If your membership has lapsed or is suspended and you want to become a member again, first log into your account in [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot] using your email. Once you are logged in, you can input your payment methods and membership type going to the ''Join Us'' section.

=== How do I get a key-fob? ===

To get a key fob you can:
* attend a Member Meeting and asking a Board member for one - they will help you input your fob number into your wild apricot account.
* take one from the bucket near the front door and input your fob number into your wild apricot account (wait 30-60 minutes for this fob to be functional).
* buy your own 125khz RFID token (rings, cards, implants...).
* (maybe) buy one from the gum-ball machine near the bathroom in electronics. You will need 2 quarters (please, leave the empty ball on top of the machine afterwards so we can refill it).

=== How do I activate a keyfob? ===
*log in to the Member Database - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/login
*make sure you have an active PS1 user account
*click "view profile" - https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/Sys/Profile
*click "edit profile"
*go to the "RFID Tag" field
*find your tag number - the red tags PS1 provides have their numbers printed on them. If you have an unnumbered tag you can find a USB RFID reader around the space. Install the reader in computer, open a text editor, and scan your tag to get the number.
*input your tag number including all leading zeros, separate multiple tags with commas.
*click save
*wait at least 15 minutes and test your tag on either the front or back door
*thank Ron Olson for being awesome and getting this system running - if you have issues please email info@pumpingstationone.org, or get on the slack #systems-group channel for assistance.

=== How do I change my membership level? ===

If you want to change your membership level, please send us an email to info@pumpingstationone.org letting us know.

=== Can I keep my authorizations and ID checks if I cancel my membership? ===

We allow members to cancel and rejoin PS1 at their leisure. Generally we try to maintain user accounts for as long as possible, but in order to maintain our membership database we may remove accounts that are expired for longer than 6 months. Members that have come back after some time away are strongly encouraged to do an authorization as a refresher to get up to speed on new equipment and/or best practices. Having said this, if you haven't been gone for too long, let us know and we might be able to let you keep your ID checks and authorizations.

Whenever you are ready to re-join the space, you can follow the same steps you did the first time you did. This steps are described in the [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ the Join section of the website]. '''Please, use the same email you used the first time you joined'''.

=== How do I terminate my membership? ===
It depends: are you currently paying with Paypal or with your credit card in Wild Apricot? Depending on your payment method, you will have to read one of the options below.

==== Terminating Wild Apricot membership ====

To stop your membership, you only need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

If you do this, your membership will be terminated after the next Renewal due date plus the grace period.

==== Terminating Paypal membership ====

You have to log into your Paypal account and stop recurring payments from there. We can't stop them for you.

[[Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]]
[[Category:Membership]]
[[Category:New Members]]

=== How do I change the credit card on my account? ===

To change your payment info, you first need to log into [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org Wild Apricot], go to "Invoices and payments" in your profile and click on "Stop recurring payments".

Then, you can input your new payment method and membership type by going to the ''Join Us'' section.

Frequently Asked Questions

2025-01-16T02:27:05Z

Trepasky: /* Do you offer storage space for projects? */

== How do I get authorized to use all this equipment? ==
You would need to be a member first, then it depends on the tool or equipment you're talking about. Short answer: look for an equipment label on things, which leads you to a wiki page about the thing, that tells you how to get authorized on that thing. You can also ask the area's Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer, but that information should also be on the wiki page for the thing. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/How_Do_I_Get_Authorized%3F

== How about a tour? ==
We have an open house every Tuesday at 8:00pm, the public or anyone interested is welcome to attend if you sign our [[https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ liability waiver]] and conduct yourself to the standards that our [[Membership_agreement|membership agreement]] demands of members and guests. Large groups could contact the PR Director, email pr@pumpingstationone.org, for tours.

== Do people make 3D printed guns ==

No, not here. This is a really common, complicated, awful question with an easy answer. No. Making guns or firearms in a shared workspace is illegal (Federal felony) because a place that makes guns (firearms) has to be a federally-licensed firearms manufacturing facility. PS1 does not and will not have that license. You can't make a gun here. Secondly, firearms aren't allowed at the space by common agreement. Don't even bring one in that you've made yourself, or as concealed carry, even if you have a concealed carry permit. Anything you've heard about how you can, legally, make your own guns with 3d printers or anything else applies to YOUR house with YOUR tools, but it doesn't belong here in any way. You can make nerf guns, squirt guns, t-shirt cannons, foam cosplay props or pumpkin catapults if you are reasonable and safe going about it.

== Are hackers hacking election results, sending me spam email, stealing credit card info or copying my Facebook profile? ==

No. That is the wrong kind of [https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-emerging-threats-what-is-the-difference-between-black-white-and-grey-hat-hackers.html hacker]. The kind of hacker we encourage here is the kind of person who is exploring the worlds of science, technology, art and culture to learn and express

== Hi! I found you online, how can I learn more about your organization? ==
You're already on our wiki, so you aren't doing bad. Our regular web site is at http://pumpingstationone.org and we're on all the usual social media things, except SnapChat maybe. In person, you can come to an open house on Tuesdays at 8 pm or an orientation held (usually) the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 pm. Look for monthly orientations on Meetup.com or our event calendar, on the regular web site.

* Read up on us and other hackerspaces at http://hackerspaces.org
* Watch a video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XdjzuUjfgU
* Show up in person, several times. You're going to need several experiences to have any idea about what the organization is about, because different people are here at different times.

== I love Pumping Station: One! How do I join? ==
[https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ Sign up for membership on our web site, make sure you save payment information with your credit or debit card.] You'll get a few emails along the way, that have information about your membership.
First you have to start paying dues (what we just covered), then have your government-issued ID checked by one authorized members. You can do that at an Open House on Tuesday nights around 8 pm, and if that's an issue there are tips on the wiki page about joining, and here it is: [[Join]].

== You have an <awesome tool>? That's awesome! How can I use it? ==
The space and it's equipment and tools are for the use of members, and each thing often requires individual authorization to use, and authorization requires that you [http://pumpingstationone.org/join/ become a member]. The authorization process varies from tool to tool. There may be more information about it on a particular tool's [[equipment|wiki page]]. You need to be a member first, then get authorized, if authorization is required for that thing.

Because authorization is done by other members who volunteer to help you, you might have to wait a while for an opportunity to be authorized. There are no day passes or shorter-term arrangements other than monthly membership, and there are no paid staff; we're an all-volunteer organization. There are a bunch of people that have volunteered to be an Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer though, and you should be able to get authorized pretty soon.

== I have some equipment I would like to donate. ==
OK, maybe! We do accept cash donations, but equipment donation has to be accepted by someone before it is dropped off. Post on our mailing list (Google Groups at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/pumping-station-one-public) what the equipment is, and have an area host or member acknowledge that they want the equipment before bringing it in. Do not leave things at the space without making appropriate arrangements first. You can email us at info@pumpingstationone.org too, or look up and email Area Hosts for an appropriate area directly.

== So I showed up and possibly joined, but I can't figure out how this place works. What's the deal? ==
Did you fully save your payment information, attend an orientation, get your I.D. checked, and receive a key fob?,
If you did not, then you haven't completed the process yet.
Log in to your member account at https://membership.pumpingstationone.org and check on the status of your account. You can save your payment information there and double check all of your account information.
The one in-person requirement is to show up and find one membership admin to check your government-issued ID. You can always find them on a Tuesday night at an 8 pm Open House.
Complete the orientation in [[Canvas]], as soon as you can after joining, within the first three months of joining.
For a little self-reading - Pumping Station: One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Read that link, it's important. As a member, as long as you [[Just Fucking Do It]] and [[Be excellent to each other]] you'll be ok. Also, look at our [[Member Manual|new member information packet]].
If you still totally can't figure things out, come to a member meeting on Tuesdays at 8 pm, send an email to info@pumpingstationone.org or come to just about any event and pull someone aside to ask about whatever is not clear to you.

== Can a group that isn't all members meet at Pumping Station: One? ==
For your meetup to meet at our space, you need at least one member to host and sponsor the meetup (i.e. attend the whole time you're there and be responsible for you) and that member is responsible for all aspects of that meeting or meetup. Your meetup also should probably have something to do with making/hacking things, though we have often hosted meetings for the Avondale Neighborhood Association, and other organizations and groups.

== Can children come to the space? ==
People under the age of 18 can come to the space, if they are accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. Parents or guardians must directly supervise minors at all times. You must be 18 to join as a member.

== Do you offer coworking space? ==
Members have 24/7 access to the space and there are tables, chairs, coffee makers and wifi access points. No reserved or dedicated space; we share everything and clean up after ourselves. There are no private offices or quiet undisturbed conference rooms. If you want to call what you do here 'coworking' that's fine.

== Do you offer storage space for projects? ==

SMALL projects can be stored on a ' member w storage’ shelf. (This costs slightly more than a regular membership) There isn't any dedicated on-site storage for larger projects. You may be able to negotiate some limited space for a limited time on a case-by-case basis with that area's Area Host and figuring out a way to best accommodate the rest of the members. Time and space is limited. Storing things on a work surface or in a high-traffic walkway, or in a doorway, is '''not''' cool. Some work surfaces are specifically marked to prohibit project storage when they aren't being worked on Right Now.

== May I get on the roof to see the TARDIS? ==
No. The TARDIS is not currently parked at these space-time coordinates. There is no roof access without using a ladder and we really don't let anyone up there without a Good Reason™, but if it reappears in the future (or in the past) we might consider a tour of the vast, spacious interior of the TARDIS.

== How can I start a hackerspace or makerspace?==
Long [https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-start-a-hackerspace-the-list/the-list story].

Frequently Asked Questions

2025-01-16T02:24:57Z

Trepasky: /* So I showed up and possibly joined, but I can't figure out how this place works. What's the deal? */

== How do I get authorized to use all this equipment? ==
You would need to be a member first, then it depends on the tool or equipment you're talking about. Short answer: look for an equipment label on things, which leads you to a wiki page about the thing, that tells you how to get authorized on that thing. You can also ask the area's Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer, but that information should also be on the wiki page for the thing. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/How_Do_I_Get_Authorized%3F

== How about a tour? ==
We have an open house every Tuesday at 8:00pm, the public or anyone interested is welcome to attend if you sign our [[https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ liability waiver]] and conduct yourself to the standards that our [[Membership_agreement|membership agreement]] demands of members and guests. Large groups could contact the PR Director, email pr@pumpingstationone.org, for tours.

== Do people make 3D printed guns ==

No, not here. This is a really common, complicated, awful question with an easy answer. No. Making guns or firearms in a shared workspace is illegal (Federal felony) because a place that makes guns (firearms) has to be a federally-licensed firearms manufacturing facility. PS1 does not and will not have that license. You can't make a gun here. Secondly, firearms aren't allowed at the space by common agreement. Don't even bring one in that you've made yourself, or as concealed carry, even if you have a concealed carry permit. Anything you've heard about how you can, legally, make your own guns with 3d printers or anything else applies to YOUR house with YOUR tools, but it doesn't belong here in any way. You can make nerf guns, squirt guns, t-shirt cannons, foam cosplay props or pumpkin catapults if you are reasonable and safe going about it.

== Are hackers hacking election results, sending me spam email, stealing credit card info or copying my Facebook profile? ==

No. That is the wrong kind of [https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-emerging-threats-what-is-the-difference-between-black-white-and-grey-hat-hackers.html hacker]. The kind of hacker we encourage here is the kind of person who is exploring the worlds of science, technology, art and culture to learn and express

== Hi! I found you online, how can I learn more about your organization? ==
You're already on our wiki, so you aren't doing bad. Our regular web site is at http://pumpingstationone.org and we're on all the usual social media things, except SnapChat maybe. In person, you can come to an open house on Tuesdays at 8 pm or an orientation held (usually) the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 pm. Look for monthly orientations on Meetup.com or our event calendar, on the regular web site.

* Read up on us and other hackerspaces at http://hackerspaces.org
* Watch a video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XdjzuUjfgU
* Show up in person, several times. You're going to need several experiences to have any idea about what the organization is about, because different people are here at different times.

== I love Pumping Station: One! How do I join? ==
[https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ Sign up for membership on our web site, make sure you save payment information with your credit or debit card.] You'll get a few emails along the way, that have information about your membership.
First you have to start paying dues (what we just covered), then have your government-issued ID checked by one authorized members. You can do that at an Open House on Tuesday nights around 8 pm, and if that's an issue there are tips on the wiki page about joining, and here it is: [[Join]].

== You have an <awesome tool>? That's awesome! How can I use it? ==
The space and it's equipment and tools are for the use of members, and each thing often requires individual authorization to use, and authorization requires that you [http://pumpingstationone.org/join/ become a member]. The authorization process varies from tool to tool. There may be more information about it on a particular tool's [[equipment|wiki page]]. You need to be a member first, then get authorized, if authorization is required for that thing.

Because authorization is done by other members who volunteer to help you, you might have to wait a while for an opportunity to be authorized. There are no day passes or shorter-term arrangements other than monthly membership, and there are no paid staff; we're an all-volunteer organization. There are a bunch of people that have volunteered to be an Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer though, and you should be able to get authorized pretty soon.

== I have some equipment I would like to donate. ==
OK, maybe! We do accept cash donations, but equipment donation has to be accepted by someone before it is dropped off. Post on our mailing list (Google Groups at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/pumping-station-one-public) what the equipment is, and have an area host or member acknowledge that they want the equipment before bringing it in. Do not leave things at the space without making appropriate arrangements first. You can email us at info@pumpingstationone.org too, or look up and email Area Hosts for an appropriate area directly.

== So I showed up and possibly joined, but I can't figure out how this place works. What's the deal? ==
Did you fully save your payment information, attend an orientation, get your I.D. checked, and receive a key fob?,
If you did not, then you haven't completed the process yet.
Log in to your member account at https://membership.pumpingstationone.org and check on the status of your account. You can save your payment information there and double check all of your account information.
The one in-person requirement is to show up and find one membership admin to check your government-issued ID. You can always find them on a Tuesday night at an 8 pm Open House.
Complete the orientation in [[Canvas]], as soon as you can after joining, within the first three months of joining.
For a little self-reading - Pumping Station: One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Read that link, it's important. As a member, as long as you [[Just Fucking Do It]] and [[Be excellent to each other]] you'll be ok. Also, look at our [[Member Manual|new member information packet]].
If you still totally can't figure things out, come to a member meeting on Tuesdays at 8 pm, send an email to info@pumpingstationone.org or come to just about any event and pull someone aside to ask about whatever is not clear to you.

== Can a group that isn't all members meet at Pumping Station: One? ==
For your meetup to meet at our space, you need at least one member to host and sponsor the meetup (i.e. attend the whole time you're there and be responsible for you) and that member is responsible for all aspects of that meeting or meetup. Your meetup also should probably have something to do with making/hacking things, though we have often hosted meetings for the Avondale Neighborhood Association, and other organizations and groups.

== Can children come to the space? ==
People under the age of 18 can come to the space, if they are accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. Parents or guardians must directly supervise minors at all times. You must be 18 to join as a member.

== Do you offer coworking space? ==
Members have 24/7 access to the space and there are tables, chairs, coffee makers and wifi access points. No reserved or dedicated space; we share everything and clean up after ourselves. There are no private offices or quiet undisturbed conference rooms. If you want to call what you do here 'coworking' that's fine.

== Do you offer storage space for projects? ==

SMALL projects can be stored on a ' member w storage’ shelf. (This costs slightly more than a regular membership) There isn't any dedicated on-site storage for larger projects. You may be able to negotiate some limited space for a limited time on a case-by-case basis with that area's Area Host and figuring out a way to best accommodate the rest of the members. Time and space is limited. Storing things on a work surface or in a high-traffic walkway, or in a doorway, is not cool. Some work surfaces are specifically marked to prohibit project storage when they aren't being worked on Right Now.

== May I get on the roof to see the TARDIS? ==
No. The TARDIS is not currently parked at these space-time coordinates. There is no roof access without using a ladder and we really don't let anyone up there without a Good Reason™, but if it reappears in the future (or in the past) we might consider a tour of the vast, spacious interior of the TARDIS.

== How can I start a hackerspace or makerspace?==
Long [https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-start-a-hackerspace-the-list/the-list story].

Frequently Asked Questions

2025-01-16T02:11:48Z

Trepasky: /* Do I have to RSVP or join as a member to attend Orientation? */

== How do I get authorized to use all this equipment? ==
You would need to be a member first, then it depends on the tool or equipment you're talking about. Short answer: look for an equipment label on things, which leads you to a wiki page about the thing, that tells you how to get authorized on that thing. You can also ask the area's Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer, but that information should also be on the wiki page for the thing. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/How_Do_I_Get_Authorized%3F

== How about a tour? ==
We have an open house every Tuesday at 8:00pm, the public or anyone interested is welcome to attend if you sign our [[https://waiver.fr/p-DsXkQ liability waiver]] and conduct yourself to the standards that our [[Membership_agreement|membership agreement]] demands of members and guests. Large groups could contact the PR Director, email pr@pumpingstationone.org, for tours.

== Do people make 3D printed guns ==

No, not here. This is a really common, complicated, awful question with an easy answer. No. Making guns or firearms in a shared workspace is illegal (Federal felony) because a place that makes guns (firearms) has to be a federally-licensed firearms manufacturing facility. PS1 does not and will not have that license. You can't make a gun here. Secondly, firearms aren't allowed at the space by common agreement. Don't even bring one in that you've made yourself, or as concealed carry, even if you have a concealed carry permit. Anything you've heard about how you can, legally, make your own guns with 3d printers or anything else applies to YOUR house with YOUR tools, but it doesn't belong here in any way. You can make nerf guns, squirt guns, t-shirt cannons, foam cosplay props or pumpkin catapults if you are reasonable and safe going about it.

== Are hackers hacking election results, sending me spam email, stealing credit card info or copying my Facebook profile? ==

No. That is the wrong kind of [https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-emerging-threats-what-is-the-difference-between-black-white-and-grey-hat-hackers.html hacker]. The kind of hacker we encourage here is the kind of person who is exploring the worlds of science, technology, art and culture to learn and express

== Hi! I found you online, how can I learn more about your organization? ==
You're already on our wiki, so you aren't doing bad. Our regular web site is at http://pumpingstationone.org and we're on all the usual social media things, except SnapChat maybe. In person, you can come to an open house on Tuesdays at 8 pm or an orientation held (usually) the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 pm. Look for monthly orientations on Meetup.com or our event calendar, on the regular web site.

* Read up on us and other hackerspaces at http://hackerspaces.org
* Watch a video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XdjzuUjfgU
* Show up in person, several times. You're going to need several experiences to have any idea about what the organization is about, because different people are here at different times.

== I love Pumping Station: One! How do I join? ==
[https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ Sign up for membership on our web site, make sure you save payment information with your credit or debit card.] You'll get a few emails along the way, that have information about your membership.
First you have to start paying dues (what we just covered), then have your government-issued ID checked by one authorized members. You can do that at an Open House on Tuesday nights around 8 pm, and if that's an issue there are tips on the wiki page about joining, and here it is: [[Join]].

== You have an <awesome tool>? That's awesome! How can I use it? ==
The space and it's equipment and tools are for the use of members, and each thing often requires individual authorization to use, and authorization requires that you [http://pumpingstationone.org/join/ become a member]. The authorization process varies from tool to tool. There may be more information about it on a particular tool's [[equipment|wiki page]]. You need to be a member first, then get authorized, if authorization is required for that thing.

Because authorization is done by other members who volunteer to help you, you might have to wait a while for an opportunity to be authorized. There are no day passes or shorter-term arrangements other than monthly membership, and there are no paid staff; we're an all-volunteer organization. There are a bunch of people that have volunteered to be an Area Host or Volunteer Authorizer though, and you should be able to get authorized pretty soon.

== I have some equipment I would like to donate. ==
OK, maybe! We do accept cash donations, but equipment donation has to be accepted by someone before it is dropped off. Post on our mailing list (Google Groups at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/pumping-station-one-public) what the equipment is, and have an area host or member acknowledge that they want the equipment before bringing it in. Do not leave things at the space without making appropriate arrangements first. You can email us at info@pumpingstationone.org too, or look up and email Area Hosts for an appropriate area directly.

== So I showed up and possibly joined, but I can't figure out how this place works. What's the deal? ==
Did you fully save your payment information, and did you get an email with a door code for building access?,
If you did not, then you haven't completed the process yet. Check your spam folder/filter for emails from info@pumpingstationone.org or president@pumpingstationone.org
Log in to your member account at https://membership.pumpingstationone.org and check on the status of your account. You can save your payment information there and double check all of your account information.
The one in-person requirement is to show up and find one membership admins to check your government-issued ID. You can always find them on a Tuesday night at an 8 pm Open House.
You should attend an orientation, as soon as you can after joining, within the first three months of joining.
For a little self-reading - Pumping Station: One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Read that link, it's important. As a member, as long as you [[Just Fucking Do It]] and [[Be excellent to each other]] you'll be ok. Also, look at our [[Member Manual|new member information packet]].
If you still totally can't figure things out, come to a member meeting on Tuesdays at 8 pm, send an email to info@pumpingstationone.org or come to just about any event and pull someone aside to ask about whatever is not clear to you.

== Can a group that isn't all members meet at Pumping Station: One? ==
For your meetup to meet at our space, you need at least one member to host and sponsor the meetup (i.e. attend the whole time you're there and be responsible for you) and that member is responsible for all aspects of that meeting or meetup. Your meetup also should probably have something to do with making/hacking things, though we have often hosted meetings for the Avondale Neighborhood Association, and other organizations and groups.

== Can children come to the space? ==
People under the age of 18 can come to the space, if they are accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. Parents or guardians must directly supervise minors at all times. You must be 18 to join as a member.

== Do you offer coworking space? ==
Members have 24/7 access to the space and there are tables, chairs, coffee makers and wifi access points. No reserved or dedicated space; we share everything and clean up after ourselves. There are no private offices or quiet undisturbed conference rooms. If you want to call what you do here 'coworking' that's fine.

== Do you offer storage space for projects? ==

SMALL projects can be stored on a ' member w storage’ shelf. (This costs slightly more than a regular membership) There isn't any dedicated on-site storage for larger projects. You may be able to negotiate some limited space for a limited time on a case-by-case basis with that area's Area Host and figuring out a way to best accommodate the rest of the members. Time and space is limited. Storing things on a work surface or in a high-traffic walkway, or in a doorway, is not cool. Some work surfaces are specifically marked to prohibit project storage when they aren't being worked on Right Now.

== May I get on the roof to see the TARDIS? ==
No. The TARDIS is not currently parked at these space-time coordinates. There is no roof access without using a ladder and we really don't let anyone up there without a Good Reason™, but if it reappears in the future (or in the past) we might consider a tour of the vast, spacious interior of the TARDIS.

== How can I start a hackerspace or makerspace?==
Long [https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-start-a-hackerspace-the-list/the-list story].

New Member Orientation

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[[Frequently Asked Questions]]

== How to Join ==

You can join by following the steps , which are, in short:

* Check out the join page, https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/wiki/Join

But you've got concerns, let's address them:

* I have a project I need to get done on a very short time frame, is there any way to get in before next Tuesday?

Sorry, no. Unfortunately we are '''not''' a job shop, fab lab or tool rental company. You're going to need some patience. We are 100% volunteer run. Likewise, no day passes, no corporate memberships shared between several people. Not a good fit for this kind of place.

* How do I get authorized to use the laser cutter?

The laser cutter is our most popular tool. There may be an authorization session on the Events calendar, or one may be in the process of forming. There are a few recommended authorizers for the laser. Check the [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org wiki] page for the laser, as you would for any tool. There are more volunteer authorizers for laser cutters than ever before; scheduling a time won’t be hard.

== How do I get authorized on tools? ==

# Check if there is a [https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org Canvas course] on that tool and complete it with passing scores.
## Check this wiki for a page on the tool you're interested in. Look for an [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Template:EquipmentPage equipment label] on the tool you're interested in for a QR code that will take you to its wiki page.
# Contact the area host and area authorizers through email, discourse, or Discord to schedule a convenient time for an in person authorization.
# Make sure you understand the equipment well to avoid damaging it, yourself, and others. Let your authorizer know you want to meet with them or another volunteer again if you feel unsure in your abilities.
# Make sure the authorizer adds to your Wild Apricot profile that you're authorized on the equipment.
# Have fun and follow the scout principle of leaving your newly acquired tool area cleaner than you found it.

Most/many serious tools require authorization. This was formerly referred to as certification and some wiki pages still refer to it as that. Authorization requirements vary from thing to thing, sometimes they have prerequisites and sometimes can only be done by one or a small set of authorizers.

[[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized? (quick reference, not a complete list)]]

== Pumping Station: One Is ... ==

==== A [[Do-ocracy]] ====

That means whoever's doing something is the person who decides how it gets done. If you want to do something, you can basically [[Just Fucking Do It]].

==== An organization of individuals doing their own thing ====

"Pumping Station: One" doesn't do anything besides pay the bills. Any group projects, building/planning new space facilities, etc. all gets done because an ordinary member thought it was important, got people excited about it, and followed through.

==== Entirely run by volunteers ====

Our [[The Board|Board of Directors]], people offering training on the equipment, and anyone who looks like they're doing anything remotely official are all volunteers. That means if you ask them nicely for something they'll probably help you, but you should do what you can to make their job easier.

Except the people we pay to do things, who are probably not members. We pay a cleaning service to clean the bathrooms and an electrician to run wires. The building owner pays roofers to roof and something is going on with the front of the building right now.

== How to get Involved ==

All of these are optional ways you can get involved at PS:One.

* Join one of the [[Contact Points|Email Lists]], if you're so inclined.
* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS:One''']]
* Contact one of the [[Area Hosts]] to discuss project ideas, get certified on some of the [[equipment]], or anything else you might need.
* [[Apply to Teach|Teach a class]]
* [[Skills Exchange]]: List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
* [[Project Incubator]]: We come up with a bunch of random ideas. Let's try to write them down so we'll be more likely to remember them.
* [[:Category:Interest Groups|Interest Groups]]

== Orientation Notes ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bKjvi_4mhk8MlYb_4hpmGAYER_IPT0LCOvWrpX8TZ38/edit#slide=id.g17dbe55169_0_0 Ray's Orientation Notes]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19NmztqKx44ZUEV1EhSstZxD3ARCrwx3r/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104442732565621970975&rtpof=true&sd=true MMT Orientation]

[[Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]]

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

2024-03-12T04:20:05Z

Trepasky: /* Member Input */

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Title==
Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Sponsor ==
Thomas Repasky

== Co-Sponsors ==
Osi Van Dessel

Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe)

Drew Reynolds

Ian Sampson

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

03/11/2024

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [ ] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

03/12/2024

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

03/14/2024

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

== Background ==

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.
Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Cone 10 (Why it’s good and hard to find)
Cones are temperatures that ceramics are fired to. Cone 10 is the standard for functional ware because this high temperature firing generally makes clay almost completely impermeable to water. Most smaller and hobbyist kilns cannot reach cone 10. Even mid range kilns which claim they can reach cone 10 are often not designed to do so on a regular basis. This kiln is designed for it. It has thicker fire brick (better insulation allows temps to rise more easily) and more power density. Reaching cone 10 will allow us to make more durable work for everyday use (bowls, mugs, plates, etc.). This over-design also means that the kiln will stand up better to the abuse a makerspace inevitably puts on equipment.

Small metals currently has three small kilns. Up to two of them could be removed and possibly sold, freeing up space and slightly offsetting the cost of purchase. There is room for this kiln under the hood in the small metals area.
The seller has already been contacted by the area host about the possibility of purchase and a meeting happened on 03/10/2024. The seller is willing to wait the 7 days required from posting of a vote proposal until the vote occurs.

Brand new kiln :
https://hotkilns.com/kilns/el2436-front-loading-kiln

Used kiln:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/for/d/skokie-large-kiln-24-36-front-load/7722771839.html

== Synopsis ==
Purchase a large used kiln for small metals.

== Language of the Vote ==
Authorize the board to spend up to $5,880 ($4,900 + 20%) to purchase the used EL2436 kiln, cover taxes (if applicable), and pay for 3-phase wiring.

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

2024-03-12T04:19:39Z

Trepasky: /* Co-Sponsors */

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Title==
Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Sponsor ==
Thomas Repasky

== Co-Sponsors ==
Osi Van Dessel

Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe)

Drew Reynolds

Ian Sampson

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

03/11/2024

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [X] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

03/12/2024

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

03/14/2024

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

== Background ==

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.
Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Cone 10 (Why it’s good and hard to find)
Cones are temperatures that ceramics are fired to. Cone 10 is the standard for functional ware because this high temperature firing generally makes clay almost completely impermeable to water. Most smaller and hobbyist kilns cannot reach cone 10. Even mid range kilns which claim they can reach cone 10 are often not designed to do so on a regular basis. This kiln is designed for it. It has thicker fire brick (better insulation allows temps to rise more easily) and more power density. Reaching cone 10 will allow us to make more durable work for everyday use (bowls, mugs, plates, etc.). This over-design also means that the kiln will stand up better to the abuse a makerspace inevitably puts on equipment.

Small metals currently has three small kilns. Up to two of them could be removed and possibly sold, freeing up space and slightly offsetting the cost of purchase. There is room for this kiln under the hood in the small metals area.
The seller has already been contacted by the area host about the possibility of purchase and a meeting happened on 03/10/2024. The seller is willing to wait the 7 days required from posting of a vote proposal until the vote occurs.

Brand new kiln :
https://hotkilns.com/kilns/el2436-front-loading-kiln

Used kiln:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/for/d/skokie-large-kiln-24-36-front-load/7722771839.html

== Synopsis ==
Purchase a large used kiln for small metals.

== Language of the Vote ==
Authorize the board to spend up to $5,880 ($4,900 + 20%) to purchase the used EL2436 kiln, cover taxes (if applicable), and pay for 3-phase wiring.

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

2024-03-12T04:19:11Z

Trepasky: /* Day of the Vote */

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Title==
Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Sponsor ==
Thomas Repasky

== Co-Sponsors ==
Osi Van Dessel
Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe)
Drew Reynolds
Ian Sampson

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

03/11/2024

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [X] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

03/12/2024

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

03/14/2024

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

== Background ==

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.
Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Cone 10 (Why it’s good and hard to find)
Cones are temperatures that ceramics are fired to. Cone 10 is the standard for functional ware because this high temperature firing generally makes clay almost completely impermeable to water. Most smaller and hobbyist kilns cannot reach cone 10. Even mid range kilns which claim they can reach cone 10 are often not designed to do so on a regular basis. This kiln is designed for it. It has thicker fire brick (better insulation allows temps to rise more easily) and more power density. Reaching cone 10 will allow us to make more durable work for everyday use (bowls, mugs, plates, etc.). This over-design also means that the kiln will stand up better to the abuse a makerspace inevitably puts on equipment.

Small metals currently has three small kilns. Up to two of them could be removed and possibly sold, freeing up space and slightly offsetting the cost of purchase. There is room for this kiln under the hood in the small metals area.
The seller has already been contacted by the area host about the possibility of purchase and a meeting happened on 03/10/2024. The seller is willing to wait the 7 days required from posting of a vote proposal until the vote occurs.

Brand new kiln :
https://hotkilns.com/kilns/el2436-front-loading-kiln

Used kiln:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/for/d/skokie-large-kiln-24-36-front-load/7722771839.html

== Synopsis ==
Purchase a large used kiln for small metals.

== Language of the Vote ==
Authorize the board to spend up to $5,880 ($4,900 + 20%) to purchase the used EL2436 kiln, cover taxes (if applicable), and pay for 3-phase wiring.

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

2024-03-12T04:18:38Z

Trepasky: /* Background */

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Title==
Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Sponsor ==
Thomas Repasky

== Co-Sponsors ==
Osi Van Dessel
Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe)
Drew Reynolds
Ian Sampson

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

03/11/2024

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [X] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

03/12/2024

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

03/14/2024

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

03/19/2024

== Background ==

As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.
Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Cone 10 (Why it’s good and hard to find)
Cones are temperatures that ceramics are fired to. Cone 10 is the standard for functional ware because this high temperature firing generally makes clay almost completely impermeable to water. Most smaller and hobbyist kilns cannot reach cone 10. Even mid range kilns which claim they can reach cone 10 are often not designed to do so on a regular basis. This kiln is designed for it. It has thicker fire brick (better insulation allows temps to rise more easily) and more power density. Reaching cone 10 will allow us to make more durable work for everyday use (bowls, mugs, plates, etc.). This over-design also means that the kiln will stand up better to the abuse a makerspace inevitably puts on equipment.

Small metals currently has three small kilns. Up to two of them could be removed and possibly sold, freeing up space and slightly offsetting the cost of purchase. There is room for this kiln under the hood in the small metals area.
The seller has already been contacted by the area host about the possibility of purchase and a meeting happened on 03/10/2024. The seller is willing to wait the 7 days required from posting of a vote proposal until the vote occurs.

Brand new kiln :
https://hotkilns.com/kilns/el2436-front-loading-kiln

Used kiln:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/for/d/skokie-large-kiln-24-36-front-load/7722771839.html

== Synopsis ==
Purchase a large used kiln for small metals.

== Language of the Vote ==
Authorize the board to spend up to $5,880 ($4,900 + 20%) to purchase the used EL2436 kiln, cover taxes (if applicable), and pay for 3-phase wiring.

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

2024-03-12T04:17:43Z

Trepasky: Created page with "Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024 == Title== Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024 == Sponsor == Thomas Repasky == Co-Sponsors == Osi Van Dessel Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe) Drew Reynol..."

Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Title==
Front-Loading Kiln Vote 2024

== Sponsor ==
Thomas Repasky

== Co-Sponsors ==
Osi Van Dessel
Sam Abrahamson (Sammy Abe)
Drew Reynolds
Ian Sampson

== Vote Results ==
Quorum:[ ]
Yea Votes: [ ]
Nay Votes: [ ]
Present or Abstain: [ ]

== Definition of "Language" ==
"The wording of a legal document." [tfd.com/language]

== Schedule ==
==== Proposal Date ====
Date this proposal was posted to the membership and a request for a vote date was sent to the Board.

03/11/2024

==== Member Input ====
Does the Sponsor choose to open the language of the vote for changes due to member input? (optional and can be modified at any time)

'''[ ] YES [X] NO'''

==== Vote Announcement and Beginning Date of the Discussion Period ====
The announcement date of the vote proposal is the beginning date of the seven-day (minimum) posting and Member discussion period. (Certain exceptional vote types have longer discussion periods. Check the Bylaws if you are unsure.)'' If the Sponsor has chosen to include member input, suggested edits can be made in a shared document or other collaborative vehicle until the language is locked. The sponsor can stop taking suggestions at any time. ''

03/12/2024

==== Language Lock Date and Start of Voting ====
Five days prior to the Day of the Vote, the vote language is locked, all edits are frozen, and the language of the vote is converted to a pdf file. Ballots that include the pdf are sent to the Membership, and electronic voting begins. '' Note that the minimum discussion period of seven days leaves only two days for changes before the lock takes place. ''

03/14/2024

==== Day of the Vote ====

Date the Board has assigned for the vote. The Day of the Vote is the day the vote closes.

03/19/2024

== Background ==
As we grow the small metal area we want to encourage more group activities which require more space in order to accommodate everyone’s ceramic parts. Our current method of piecemeal firings is slow and creates long queue times which is detrimental to people learning the craft. The kilns we have are older, inefficient and limited in size and capacity. In the recent past we’ve had parts fail in the kiln and issues with our temperature control. A larger professional grade kiln would increase the ability of members to do larger projects, encourage members to take part, and draw more members to the space. Larger kilns are also typically front loading which is safer and easier to use compared to our current top loaders.
Brand new kilns are very expensive. The opportunity to purchase a used kiln has presented itself. The model that is for sale is an L & L EL2436 for $4900 . The price for a new one is $23,840 (before tax). This kiln would be much larger (2’ x 2’ x 3’ of internal space), more dependable, allow for better temperature control, and fire to hotter temperatures regularly (2350F, cone 10 in ceramics).

Cone 10 (Why it’s good and hard to find)
Cones are temperatures that ceramics are fired to. Cone 10 is the standard for functional ware because this high temperature firing generally makes clay almost completely impermeable to water. Most smaller and hobbyist kilns cannot reach cone 10. Even mid range kilns which claim they can reach cone 10 are often not designed to do so on a regular basis. This kiln is designed for it. It has thicker fire brick (better insulation allows temps to rise more easily) and more power density. Reaching cone 10 will allow us to make more durable work for everyday use (bowls, mugs, plates, etc.). This over-design also means that the kiln will stand up better to the abuse a makerspace inevitably puts on equipment.

Small metals currently has three small kilns. Up to two of them could be removed and possibly sold, freeing up space and slightly offsetting the cost of purchase. There is room for this kiln under the hood in the small metals area.
The seller has already been contacted by the area host about the possibility of purchase and a meeting happened on 03/10/2024. The seller is willing to wait the 7 days required from posting of a vote proposal until the vote occurs.

Brand new kiln :
https://hotkilns.com/kilns/el2436-front-loading-kiln

Used kiln:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/for/d/skokie-large-kiln-24-36-front-load/7722771839.html

== Synopsis ==
Purchase a large used kiln for small metals.

== Language of the Vote ==
Authorize the board to spend up to $5,880 ($4,900 + 20%) to purchase the used EL2436 kiln, cover taxes (if applicable), and pay for 3-phase wiring.