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| − | This is a page for the planning of a [[w:Hackerspace|hackerspace]] in [[Blacksburg]]. | + | This is a page for the planning of a [[w:Hackerspace|hackerspace]] in [[Blacksburg]]. |
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* Blacksburg Lab for Objects ([[w:Binary Large Object|BLOb]]) | * Blacksburg Lab for Objects ([[w:Binary Large Object|BLOb]]) | ||
* Blacksburg Object Fabrication Hackerspace ([[w:BOFH|BOFH]]) | * Blacksburg Object Fabrication Hackerspace ([[w:BOFH|BOFH]]) | ||
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| + | ==Affiliation== | ||
| + | Many interested parties have expressed interest in *not* being affiliated with [[Virginia Tech]], as some planned activities may conflict with university policy. Many hackerspaces have become 501c3 non-profits, but this requires a significant amount of paperwork. | ||
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| + | ==Desirable Features of Physical Space== | ||
| + | * Proximity to campus/[[Blacksurg Transit]] lines | ||
| + | * '''Low cost''' | ||
| + | * Fast (symmetric) internet connection | ||
| + | * High-power service panels (220V? 20A?) | ||
| + | * Noise tolerance | ||
| + | * Ventilation | ||
| + | * Floor space | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/405322866198425/ Facebook group] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/405322866198425/ Facebook group] | ||
* [[vtluug:Internet Relay Chat|IRC]]: [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#hacksburg #hacksburg] on freenode | * [[vtluug:Internet Relay Chat|IRC]]: [http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#hacksburg #hacksburg] on freenode | ||
Revision as of 23:53, 13 July 2012
This is a page for the planning of a hackerspace in Blacksburg.
Name
The following names have been suggested for the hackerspace (feel free to add to this list!):
- Hacksburg
- Blacksburg Lab for Innovative Tinkering (BLIT)
- Blacksburg Lab for Objects (BLOb)
- Blacksburg Object Fabrication Hackerspace (BOFH)
Affiliation
Many interested parties have expressed interest in *not* being affiliated with Virginia Tech, as some planned activities may conflict with university policy. Many hackerspaces have become 501c3 non-profits, but this requires a significant amount of paperwork.
Desirable Features of Physical Space
- Proximity to campus/Blacksurg Transit lines
- Low cost
- Fast (symmetric) internet connection
- High-power service panels (220V? 20A?)
- Noise tolerance
- Ventilation
- Floor space
Links
- Facebook group
- IRC: #hacksburg on freenode
