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<big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big>
 
<big>'''Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!'''</big>
  
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff!''</big>
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<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big>
  
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1609 S. Rogers Street, Building 4 (our building has [[Logo | our gear logo]] painted on the wall). We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
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Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
  
 
== Stay informed ==
 
== Stay informed ==
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* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.
 
* We can also be reached via old fashioned email at contact (]at[) bloominglabs dot o r g.
 
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].
 
* Send us email to get an invite to our [http://bloominglabs.slack.com/ Slack site].
* '''We have a new mailing address!''' P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402
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* Send mail to P.O. Box 2443, Bloomington, IN 47402
  
 
== Support ==
 
== Support ==
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Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].
 
Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware [[Donations]].
  
== News ==
 
  
 
=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===
 
=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===
*'''[[ArduinoDay2017]]
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*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''
** Join us from noon-4pm April 1 to celebrate the little microcontroller that lured some of us into the Maker/Hackerspace world!
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** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
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** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
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** All ages and everyone is welcome
  
*'''[[Soldering Workshop]]'''
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** Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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** Come to Bloominglabs and learn the basics of soldering - your key to entering the world of building, altering, and repairing electronics - by assembling a “phaser” electronics kit to take home (flashing LED, buzzer, and frequency knob)
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** No prior experience necessary, and all tools and materials are provided
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== Spring and Summer Workshops! ==
** All ages are welcome although children ages 15 and younger need to be accompanied by an adult
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** The workshop including a basic phaser kit is $20 non-members/$5 members.  
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All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.
** Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot by emailing contact@bloominglabs.org today!
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* '''Arduinos and Sensors!''' This pairs with the MicroPython class
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** June 16th, 1-4pm
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** This workshop focuses on sensors and making things using Arduino microcontrollers. Cost is $25, pre-reg required. For members, cost is $15.
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** You need to bring your own laptop, preferably with Arduino software installed: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
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** No programming experience needed (but it's always nice) - this is introductory level.
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*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''
 
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
 
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
 
** All ages and everyone is welcome
 
  
=== Current Initiatives ===
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* '''Welding Day'''
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** June 23rd
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** This is a beginners workshop, come learn MIG, TIG, Arc, and torch welding, and use a plasma cutter in this half-day workshop.
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** Price is $120 for the public, pre-reg required.
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** Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon! In the mean time, you can let us know about your interest by sending mail to contact at bloominglabs dot org. Thanks!
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* '''MicroPython, IoT, & Microcontrollers'''
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** July 10th and 17th
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** Come learn how to run Python on a microcontroller! Cost TBD, pre-reg required.
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** Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon!
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* '''Learn to Solder'''
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** Two opportunities: July 30th
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** Come learn to solder! No prior experience necessary. You will assemble a fun working electronic circuit.
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** Cost is $20 per person, class runs from 7-9pm.
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== Current Initiatives ==
 
*Space Improvements
 
*Space Improvements
**Shed
 
 
**Tool and workspace arrangement
 
**Tool and workspace arrangement
  
=== Fund Drives ===
 
  
 
== Membership ==
 
== Membership ==
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== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==
 
== [[Public meetings|Meetings]] ==
Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1609 S. Rogers Street Building 4, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.
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Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.
  
 
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]
 
* [[Meeting_Minutes]]
 
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news
 
* [[Bloominglabs Log]] - highlights of Bloominglabs events and news
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== Who are we? ==
 
== Who are we? ==
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== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==
 
== Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives: ==
* [http://clubcyberia.org/index.php/Main_Page Cyberia (INDIANAPOLIS!)]
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* [http://www.clubcyberia.org/ Cyberia (Indianapolis, Indiana!)]
 
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]
 
* [http://castlemakers.org/ Castlemakers (Greencastle, Indiana)]
 
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]
 
* [http://www.shakmakerspace.com/ The SHAK (Kokomo, Indiana)]
* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, OH)]
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* [http://hive13.org Hive13 (Cincinnati, Ohio)]
* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville Kentucky)]
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* [http://www.lvl1.org LVL1 (Louisville, Kentucky)]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville Kentucky)]  
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* <strike>[http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Vault404 Vault404 (Louisville, Kentucky)]</strike>
* [http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington Kentucky)]
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* <strike>[http://collexion.net/ Collexion (Lexington, Kentucky)]</strike> All that remains is a [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/collexion/3m5kRObHP-U discussion list].
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Pumping_Station:_One Pumping Station: One (Chicago)]  
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* [https://pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station: One (Chicago, Illinois)]  
* [http://www.daytondiode.com/ Dayton Diode]  
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* [http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode (Dayton, Ohio)]  
* [http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]  
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* <strike>[http://wiki.detroitfacility.org/index.php/Main_Page Detroit Facility]</strike> Merged with i3 Detroit
* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit]
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* [http://www.i3detroit.com/ i3 Detroit (Detroit, Michigan)]
* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen Indiana)]</strike>
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* <strike>[http://makerspacegoshen.org/ Makerspace Goshen (Goshen, Indiana)]</strike>
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* [https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] (Lexington, Kentucky)
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* [http://www.themakerhive.com/ The MakerHive] (Elkhart, Indiana)
  
 
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==
 
== Other Cool Groups in Bloomington ==

Revision as of 16:18, 23 May 2018

Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!

A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff

Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.

Contents

Stay informed

Support

Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:

  • (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)

Also, we have an Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs. If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!

Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware Donations.


Current Events (PastEvents)

  • Public Hack Meetings!
    • Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
    • Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
    • All ages and everyone is welcome



Spring and Summer Workshops!

All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.

  • Arduinos and Sensors! This pairs with the MicroPython class
    • June 16th, 1-4pm
    • This workshop focuses on sensors and making things using Arduino microcontrollers. Cost is $25, pre-reg required. For members, cost is $15.
    • You need to bring your own laptop, preferably with Arduino software installed: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
    • No programming experience needed (but it's always nice) - this is introductory level.

Choose one:


  • Welding Day
    • June 23rd
    • This is a beginners workshop, come learn MIG, TIG, Arc, and torch welding, and use a plasma cutter in this half-day workshop.
    • Price is $120 for the public, pre-reg required.
    • Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon! In the mean time, you can let us know about your interest by sending mail to contact at bloominglabs dot org. Thanks!


  • MicroPython, IoT, & Microcontrollers
    • July 10th and 17th
    • Come learn how to run Python on a microcontroller! Cost TBD, pre-reg required.
    • Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon!


  • Learn to Solder
    • Two opportunities: July 30th
    • Come learn to solder! No prior experience necessary. You will assemble a fun working electronic circuit.
    • Cost is $20 per person, class runs from 7-9pm.



Current Initiatives

  • Space Improvements
    • Tool and workspace arrangement


Membership

We are accepting memberships! Please see the Membership Manual for details. If you are a new member please check out the New Members page as well.


Meetings

Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.


Who are we?

We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.

Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.

  • Read our Bylaws for a more formalized overview


What is a hackerspace?

A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.

Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives:

Other Cool Groups in Bloomington

Special Wiki Pages

Uploaded files

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