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==[http://pumpingstationone.org Pumping Station: One] - A Hacker Space in Chicago==


[[File:PS1 only logo.svg|frameless|right|128x128px|link=https://pumpingstationone.org/]]
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[[File:The Alley Mark Thomas Instagram Tour.jpg|frameless|right|228x228px|link=https://www.instagram.com/p/DHQ4jS0iqDr/|Video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas]]
'''Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009,''' a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [[organization]].


📍 '''Location:''' [https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=pumping%20station%20one&iaxm=maps&bbox=-87.70836905218115%2C41.9462433639542%2C-87.7041106923302%2C41.94432245649106&strict_bbox=1 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618]
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📧 '''[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org General Contact Email],''' or there are [[Get Help|other ways to connect with us]].
== What's Going On? ==

🫶 '''What is Pumping Station: One?''' We're a [https://www.makerspaces.com/what-is-a-makerspace/ maker & hacker space]. Watch a [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHQ4jS0iqDr/ video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas]. PS1 is a volunteer run place and community where people with an interest in arts, manufacturing, computing and technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ Become a member] to get access to our space, tools, and community. Find out more [https://pumpingstationone.org/about/ on our general website].

🚲 '''I'm a guest, how do I visit?''' We have a live, guided tour for guests and prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to learn about us, ask questions, and [https://pumpingstationone.org/join/ sign up for a membership]. Also, you can [https://players.cupix.com/p/nllihJB0 take a virtual tour]. In-person tours can also be arranged [mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org by request via email].

📅 '''Can I attend events if I'm not a member?''' Yes! Many of our events are open to the public, [https://pumpingstationone.org/events/ please check out our events calendar].

ℹ️ '''[[Membership Troubleshooting|Problems with your membership?]]'''

👯 '''Anyone there?''' Use [https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] to see real-time activity at the space.

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=== [[Votes#Upcoming_Votes|Upcoming Votes]] ===
! colspan="2" |[[Area Hosts]]
|-
|'''General'''
|[[:Category:General_Area|Info]], [https://pumpingstationone.org/events Events], [https://www.meetup.com/Pumping-Station-One/events Meetups]
|-
|'''CNC'''
|[[:Category:CNC|Info]]
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|'''Woodshop'''
|[[:Category:Wood_Shop|Info]]
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|'''Electronics'''
|[[:Category:Electronics|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=hkgq1nkid9up5e4oe9uacqdlic@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
|-
|'''Arts'''
|[[:Category:Arts|Info]]
|-
|'''Hot Metals'''
|[[:Category:Hot_Metals|Info]], [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=tomjudge.com_cl3vcokea3rl5gfflp5d9putlo%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Events]
|-
|'''Cold Metals'''
|[[:Category:Cold_Metals|Info]]
|-
|'''Small Metals'''
|[[:Category:Small_Metals|Info]]
|-
|'''Kitchen'''
|[[:Category:Kitchen|Info]]
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|'''But wait, there's more!'''
|(someone should add them)]
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=== Recurring Events ===
== About PS:One ==


* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* '''[[Hackathon]]'''
* [[What is Pumping Station: One]]
* '''[[FRED Talks]]'''
* [[Contact Points]]
* '''[[300 Seconds of fame]]'''
* [[Neighborhood Information]]
* '''[[Guided Tours]]'''
* [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/H/hacker.html So who are hackers anyway?]
* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1fSw_rkvtLdl2LviR44Uilo9n9bL3BDXxI3dH3_oju48/edit?usp=sharing 1st Floor Map At-a-Glance]


=== Events ===
== Member Information ==
=='''New Members Start Here!'''==


* [[New Member Quick Start Guide]]
* '''[[Ada Lovelace Day]]'''
* [[New Member Orientation]]
* '''[[Geek Prom]]'''
* [https://member.pumpingstationone.org/ Membership Website] (Sometimes called Deep Harbor or the member site. You can manage your profile, payments and membership level here)
* '''[[P-P-Powerwheels Racing]]!!!'''
* '''[[2010 Elections]]'''
* [[Member Manual]]
* [[Guest Building Access]]
* [[Administration|How do things get done around here?]]
* [[How Do I Get Authorized?|How do I get authorized?]]
* [[Recommended Gear/Kit]]


====Want to help?====
'''[[Events|All Events...]]'''
* [[How can I help]]


=== Get Involved ===
====Need help?====
* [[Get Help]]
* [[Volunteering|'''Volunteering at PS1''']]
* [https://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public/ PS:One Public Google Group]


=== New Hackerspace Hunt/Planning ===
====What are we working on?====
* [[:Category:Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[:Category:Tutorials|Member Tutorials]]


====Hey, where can I get stuff?====
* '''New Hackerspace Planning/Group!''' [[Newhackspace]]
Check the [[Sources]] page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.


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'''How do I manage my membership and payments?'''
=== Gathering Materials ===


Check out the [[Member Management]] page for information about canceling or changing your membership.
* See what kind of stuff we are looking for in the [[wishlist]].
* See what kind of stuff people are planning or willing to donate in the [[havelist]].
* See what kind of stuff already in the location on the [[inventory]] page.


=== Classes ===
== Community ==


Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?
* '''[[Ongoing Classes]]'''
* '''[[Past Classes]]'''
* '''[[Proposed Classes]]'''
* '''[[Study Groups]]'''


====[[Administration]]====
=== Space Cleaning/Organizing ===
* [[New Shop Planning page]]
==== Notice ====


* [[The Board|Board of Directors]] - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
* Don't leave your projects on the table when you leave, put them away on the side.
* [[:Category:Hosted Areas|Area Hosts]] - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space.
** Things not labeled/sitting out for a long time, fair game.
* [[Volunteer Positions|Volunteer Authorizers]] - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.
* Put tools away.
* Please label projects so we don't think it's spare parts.


==== Communication ====


*[[:Category:Meetings|Member Meetings]]
*[[Discord]]
*[[:Category:2026 Board Meetings|2026 Board Meetings]]
*[[Contact Points#Email Lists|Email Lists]]
*[[Contact Points#Social Networks|Social Networking]]
*[[Contact Points#Links|Other PS:One sites and online spaces]]
*[[Freshdesk]] - A help desk system that we use to track issues.
*[[Votes|Member Votes]] - How we do/buy/decide big things
*[[:Category:Policy|Policies]]
*[https://canvas.pumpingstationone.org/login/ldap Canvas LMS]


==[[Events]]==
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*[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=hhlp4gcgvdmifq5lcbk7e27om4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago PS:One Google Calendar]
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*[[New events|How do I create an event?]]
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== Members ==
Members, ''please help make our info complete''. Go through these links, and see if you have something to add. Particularly the Skills Exchange.


==Things We Have==
;[[Member Manual]]:A condensed list of information all members should be familiar with.
;[[Skills_Exchange|Skills Exchange]]:List of members, what skills they can offer, and which they hope to attain.
;[[:Special:ListUsers|User List]]:List of Members, by their wiki account. You can click on their user name to see their profile, if they filled one out.
;[[MemberProjects]]: Independent Projects in Progress:
;[[:Category:Member Projects]]: Member project pages containing the category tag, organized alphabetically.
;[[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.
;[[Interestgroups]]: Interest Groups


How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
== Committees ==


====Hardware====
These are groups that decided to put themselves in charge of something that needed to get done in our group. Check out these pages to see what they're about, or who to contact if you have a question about that area.


*[[Facilities]]: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
*'''[[SafetyProject|Safety Committee]]'''
*[[:Category:Equipment|Tools and Equipment]] : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here.
*'''[[Confusion_Committee|Confusion Committee]]'''
*[[Sources]]: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters.
*'''[[PR Committee]]'''
* [[:Category:Facilities|Building Facilities]]: How our building works.
*'''[[WorkPlan|Buildout Committee]]'''
*'''[[FunRaising|FunRaising]]'''
*'''[[NOC Group|NOC Group]]'''


====Other====
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== Resources and Records ==
*[[Resources]]
*[[Administration#Important Documents|Important Documents and Files]]
* [[IT Infrastructure]]
*[[Supplies]] and other things purchased for day-to-day space needs
*[[Member Storage Registry]] tracks locker/shelf use


=== [[Resources]] ===
== What We Do ==
PS:One is a [[Do-ocracy]]. Here is some of what we do:


====Current Projects====
How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.
*[https://pumpingstationone.org/2024/09/commencing-fundraising-to-purchase-our-building/ Buying the building]
*Replacing our member management software

====[[:Category:Interest Groups|Interest Groups]]====
*[[NERP]] (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly)
*[[Beer Church]] (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing
*[[TOOOL Chicago]]: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking
*[[Python Office Hours]]: A biweekly meetup about python programming
*[[Electronic Music Mangling Group]]: A meetup about making and producing music, all experience levels welcome. Biweekly on Weds
*[[Wiki Maintenance]]: Maintaining the wiki and teach people how to help.
* [[Power Racing Team]]: The PS:One Power Racing Team - the tiny cars everywhere are our fault.
*[https://www.meetup.com/chicago-3d-printing-meetup-group Chicago 3D Printing Meetup]: A meetup about everything 3D printing related. Meets the last Wednesday of every month in the first floor lounge!


====Space Automation====
;'''How To Get A Wiki Account''': write a quick note to info at pumpingstationone dot org.
;'''[[Sources]]''': Where to get stuff. From Depots to Dumpsters.
;'''[[Resources#Editing|Wiki Editing]]''': Several pages that explain how to edit Wiki pages.
;'''[[Facilities]]''': A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members. Everything from the kitchen to soldering tables.
;'''[[Media_Box]]''': Details about PS:Ones' Media Server
;'''[[PS:One_Web_Server]]''': Details about PS:Ones' Web Server
;'''[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]]''': Pages not linked anywhere else. Not quite resources, but whatevs


*[https://shopmon.pumpingstationone.org ShopMon] - Real time activity at the space
[[Resources|more resources...]]


[[Discord]] Integration:
=== Records ===


*[[Shopmon]] - what rooms are busy, and are the doors open?
;'''[[Votes]]''':A history of our votes.
*[[Propanebot]] -
;'''[[Meetings]]''':Minutes from our meetings.
*[[Tempbot]] - Reads temp/humidity in space areas
;'''[[Board Meetings]]''':Minutes from our board meetings.
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;'''[[Officers]]''': A list of the current officers.
;'''[[Contact Points]]''':Officers, Committee Leaders, anybody that's useful to know.
;'''[[Bylaws]]''': Scintillating reading for one and all.
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Video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas

Chicago's Maker & Hacker Space since 2009, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

📍 Location: 3519 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

📧 General Contact Email, or there are other ways to connect with us.

🫶 What is Pumping Station: One? We're a maker & hacker space. Watch a video tour of PS1 by The Alley's Mark Thomas. PS1 is a volunteer run place and community where people with an interest in arts, manufacturing, computing and technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. Become a member to get access to our space, tools, and community. Find out more on our general website.

🚲 I'm a guest, how do I visit? We have a live, guided tour for guests and prospective new members every Tuesday at 8 PM. It's a great time to learn about us, ask questions, and sign up for a membership. Also, you can take a virtual tour. In-person tours can also be arranged by request via email.

📅 Can I attend events if I'm not a member? Yes! Many of our events are open to the public, please check out our events calendar.

ℹ️ Problems with your membership?

👯 Anyone there? Use ShopMon to see real-time activity at the space.

Area Hosts
General Info, Events, Meetups
CNC Info
Woodshop Info
Electronics Info, Events
Arts Info
Hot Metals Info, Events
Cold Metals Info
Small Metals Info
Kitchen Info
But wait, there's more! (someone should add them)]

About PS:One

Member Information

New Members Start Here!

Want to help?

Need help?

What are we working on?

Hey, where can I get stuff?

Check the Sources page for an ever-growing list of places where you can pick up wood, metal, etc.


How do I manage my membership and payments?

Check out the Member Management page for information about canceling or changing your membership.

Community

Who are the members of PS:One? How do they communicate? What do they know about this whole social interwebs thing?

Administration

  • Board of Directors - The points of contact for day-to-day corporate operations, but not for most tools, equipment and space utilization.
  • Area Hosts - The main points of contact for the (currently 12) different areas of the space.
  • Volunteer Authorizers - contact info for the Volunteer Positions established by the Board.

Communication

Events

Things We Have

How to do things, where to get things, what's in the area, and other general reference stuff you feel like sharing.

Hardware

  • Facilities: A list of what has been made available, and what should soon be made available to members.
  • Tools and Equipment : All PS:One equipment, tools, authorization, safety, and repair information goes here.
  • Sources: Where to get stuff: from Depots to dumpsters.
  • Building Facilities: How our building works.

Other

What We Do

PS:One is a Do-ocracy. Here is some of what we do:

Current Projects

Interest Groups

  • NERP (Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi): Embedded Systems (biweekly)
  • Beer Church (and Brewing Station: One): Beer appreciation and home brewing
  • TOOOL Chicago: A monthly meetup about locks and lockpicking
  • Python Office Hours: A biweekly meetup about python programming
  • Electronic Music Mangling Group: A meetup about making and producing music, all experience levels welcome. Biweekly on Weds
  • Wiki Maintenance: Maintaining the wiki and teach people how to help.
  • Power Racing Team: The PS:One Power Racing Team - the tiny cars everywhere are our fault.
  • Chicago 3D Printing Meetup: A meetup about everything 3D printing related. Meets the last Wednesday of every month in the first floor lounge!

Space Automation

  • ShopMon - Real time activity at the space

Discord Integration: