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= '''New to HackRVA?''' =
'''Welcome to HackRVA'''
If it's your first time at HackRVA, start with the[[New Members| New Members]] section. The basics, what to do, where to go, how to connect.


==Membership Information==
HackRVA is a makerspace in Richmond, VA started in 2008. We're a self-funded and volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to the art of making things in a fun and positive community.
* [[Terms and Conditions]] - Lots of good info. Every member should look this over.
* [[Membership Levels]]
* Membership Agreement ([[Media:HackrvaMembershipAgreement.pdf|pdf]]) ([[Media:HackRVA - MembershipAgreement.docx|word]])
* Intro Packet ([[Media:HackRVA IntroPacket.pdf|pdf]]) ([[Media:HackRVA IntroPacket.docx |word]])


*One good rule to know up front: Before making any changes to infrastructure such as lighting, walls, major tools, doors, etc, please contact a HackRVA board member in person or by <info AT hackra.us> for discussion.
===Membership===
* [http://www.hackrva.org/blog/membership/ Becoming a member] (back to main website)
* [[Terms and Conditions]] - Policies of the space. How to navigate the space. Other good information. A must read.
* [[Membership Levels]]
* [[Terms_and_Conditions#Minors | Minor Policy]] - Minors at HackRVA.
* Membership Agreement ([[Media:HackrvaMembershipAgreement2.pdf|pdf]])
* [[On boarding members|On Boarding New Members]]


==Volunteering==
===Community===
*[[Getting Involved]] (aka Volunteering)
*[[Online Chat Channel|Online Chat]]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KxUA6yGkUhzf6KzMVsPl26S2-VB6mK7SANiT7UCuz_4/edit#gid=902108231 Volunteer Sign up sheet]
*[[Getting Involved|Getting Involved]]
*[[Groups]]      ''Find out about different interest groups at HackRVA.''
*[[Kroger Community Rewards Program]] '' Like hack.RVA? Shop at Kroger? Help us out at no cost to you!''


==Donating==
*[[Terms and Conditions#Donating|Donating]] - How to donate money or goods.


==Leadership==
Quicklinks:
* Email us at info AT hackrva.us.
*[https://hackrva.slack.com/messages/general/files/F02J2VCFG/ HackRVA Slack Channel] ''Where we chat on the internet - See [[Online Chat Channel]] for signup details''
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nETQVMTBQwTFAJvq0DFy_h5jCGChjUBdLkkoxp3VlWA/ Organizational Meeting Notes] (Updated monthly - last updated 10/29/14) - see the calender on [http://www.hackrva.org/blog/ hackrva.org] for board meeting dates. All are welcome to attend meetings.
*[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tYKz7UslQnXTdiLRI4jf2oNNzsE9YmGumoNCzkIP4as/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=30000 Open House Presentation] See [[Open House Presentations|Previous Presentations]].
*By-Laws for Hackrva Labs, Inc. ([[Media:HackRVALabsIncBylaws.pdf|pdf]], [[Media:HackRVALabsInc_Bylaws.pdf|newer formatting pdf]])- Official stuff for our non-profit status
 
*[[Acquisitions]]
===Processes===
*[[Financial Reports]] (Updated 11/2/14)
* [[Digital_design|Digital Design]] '': before you can make things you need to design them''
*[[3D Printing]] '': thermoplastic and photoresin 3D printing are supported''
*[[Vinyl_Cutter_-_Brother_Scan-N-Cut_2|Vinyl Cutting]] '': a large vinyl cutter with up to 130 cm roll, and a 12 x 12" Brother ScanNCut are available''
*CNC Routing'': if you've got sheet goods that you want to route into anything from furniture to signs we have it''
*[[Thunder_Laser|Laser Cutting]] '': we can laser cut and engrave certain plastics and woods up to 900 mm x 600 mm x 230 mm''
*Small electronics '': from soldering irons to microcontrollers, we can make things blink and buzz. Don't let out the magic smoke!''
*Woodworking '': if your material can be described as a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are embedded in a matrix of lignin then we have tools for that.''
*[[Metal Machining]] '': if you want to turn a sort of square block of metal into a more square block then you've come to the right place.''
 
===Workshops, Projects, & Events===
*[[Workshops]]    ''A place for documenting our workshops and learning events.''
*[[Projects]]    ''A place to document HackRVA group projects''
 
===Facilities & Equipment===
*[[Safety]]
*[[Equipment|Equipment and Tools]]
*[[Facilities Floor Plan]]
*[[Signup Sheets]]
*[[Trash]]
 
===Organization===
''Monthly Meeting - see the calendar on [https://www.hackrva.org/calendar/] for member meeting dates. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings! Be involved in our community.''
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-4KtQxAZrhX3HN_7rS8HHYgkeiVJrjxu/view?usp=sharing Organizational Meeting Notes] (Updated monthly)
*Financial Reports - available upon request


==Workshops and Projects==
*[[Workshops]]
*[[Projects]]


==Events and Groups==
''General Information''
*[[Events]]
*[[Board]]
*[[Groups]]
*[[Coordinators]]
*[[Acquisitions]]
*[[History]]


==Technology and IT Infrastructure==
*By-Laws for HackRVA Labs, Inc.  ([[Media:HackRVALabsInc_Bylaws.pdf|pdf]])
*[[Primary IT Infrastructure]]
*[[Computer Lab]]
*[[HAM Radio Lab]]
*[[Printers]]
*[[Scanners]]
*[[Audio/Video System]]
*[[Overhead Projector]]
*[[Chromecast]]
*[[Netgear set-top-box (Roku replicant)]]


==Shop, Digital Design, and Electronics Equipment==
===Donating & Co-Locating===
*[[Safety]]
*[[Terms and Conditions#Donating|Donating]] - How to donate money or goods.
*[[Equipment]] at HackRVA
*[[Co-Locating]] - How to co-locate at HackRVA.
*[[Equipment requests]] wish list.


==Other Stuff==
===Other Stuff===
*[[Member Pages]]
''HackRVA''
*[[HackRVA Media]] (Logos, Signs, Business Card graphics, etc)
*[[HackRVA Forms]] (Reimbursement, Instructor Payment, Parking Permits, etc)
*[[Facilities Floor Plan]]
*[[Facilities Floor Plan]]
*[[HackRVA in The Media]]
''Resources''
*[[Hacker Resources|Maker Resources]]
*[[Hacker Resources|Maker Resources]]
*[[Young Makers]]
*[[Young Makers]] - A list of things/places in Richmond for makers under 18.
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akt_buuj3P2jdGlXVlZBbjdINW5ibm85dW0tSkFDSmc&usp=drive_web#gid=0/ Idea and to-do list] - here for you're viewing. If you'd like to be added to this document for editing, just email us or speak up on the mailing list.
*[[List of local tech groups]]
*[[List of local tech groups]]
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KxUA6yGkUhzf6KzMVsPl26S2-VB6mK7SANiT7UCuz_4/edit#gid=902108231 Volunteer Sign up sheet]
*[[Maker Entertainment]]
*[[Getting Involved]]
 
''Guest Liability Waiver''
*[[Media:HackRVA Draft .01 Access Acknowledgement and Liability Release.docx]]<br/>
*[[Media:HackRVA Draft .01 Access Acknowledgement and Liability Release.pdf]]<br/>


== Getting started with wiki ==
===Wiki How-To===
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wiki Editing Cheatsheet]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cheatsheet Wiki Editing Cheatsheet]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
* [[HackRVA style guide]]

Latest revision as of 17:05, 19 November 2024

Welcome to HackRVA

HackRVA is a makerspace in Richmond, VA started in 2008. We're a self-funded and volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to the art of making things in a fun and positive community.

Membership

Community


Quicklinks:

Processes

  • Digital Design : before you can make things you need to design them
  • 3D Printing : thermoplastic and photoresin 3D printing are supported
  • Vinyl Cutting : a large vinyl cutter with up to 130 cm roll, and a 12 x 12" Brother ScanNCut are available
  • CNC Routing: if you've got sheet goods that you want to route into anything from furniture to signs we have it
  • Laser Cutting : we can laser cut and engrave certain plastics and woods up to 900 mm x 600 mm x 230 mm
  • Small electronics : from soldering irons to microcontrollers, we can make things blink and buzz. Don't let out the magic smoke!
  • Woodworking : if your material can be described as a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are embedded in a matrix of lignin then we have tools for that.
  • Metal Machining : if you want to turn a sort of square block of metal into a more square block then you've come to the right place.

Workshops, Projects, & Events

  • Workshops A place for documenting our workshops and learning events.
  • Projects A place to document HackRVA group projects

Facilities & Equipment

Organization

Monthly Meeting - see the calendar on [1] for member meeting dates. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend meetings! Be involved in our community.


General Information

  • By-Laws for HackRVA Labs, Inc. (pdf)

Donating & Co-Locating

Other Stuff

HackRVA

Resources

Guest Liability Waiver

Wiki How-To