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Blacksburg Hackerspace

Revision as of 00:07, 14 July 2012 by imported>Matthazinski (Desirable Features of Physical Space)

This is a page for the planning of a hackerspace in Blacksburg.

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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/Blacksburg Transit lines
  • Low cost
  • Fast (symmetric) internet connection
  • High-power service panels (220V? 20A?)
  • Noise tolerance
  • Ventilation
  • Floor space

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