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Welcome to HackRVA!!!

HackRVA is a makerspace/hackerspace 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

• 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
• Minor Policy - Minors at HackRVA.
• Membership Agreement (pdf) (word)

Community

• Online Chat
• Volunteering
• Groups Find out about different interest groups at HackRVA.
• Member Bio Pages

Quicklinks:

• HackRVA Slack Channel Where we chat on the internet - See Online Chat Channel for signup details
• Open House Presentation See Previous Presentations.

Manufacturing Processes

• 3D printing thermoplastic and photoresin 3D printing are supported
• Vinyl cutting a 130 cm roll and a 12 x 12" scan and cut are available
• CNC routing hack.RVA has a 3020 and a 4x4 foot CNC router
• Laser Cutting a 40 W 10 x 12 inch laser cutter is available
• Small Electronics From soldering irons to microcontrollers, we can make things blink and buzz
• Wood working 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.

Workshops, Projects, & Events

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

Facilities & Equipment

• Safety
• Training
• Equipment and Tools
• Primary IT Infrastructure

Organization

Monthly Meeting - see the calender on hackrva.org for board meeting dates. All are welcome to attend meetings

• Organizational Meeting Notes (Updated monthly)
• Financial Reports (Updated 3/26/18)
• Budget Spreadsheet

General Information

• Coordinators
• Acquisitions
• History
• Email us at [email protected].
• By-Laws for Hackrva Labs, Inc. (pdf) (newer formatting pdf)

Leadership Tools

• Slack
• Email distribution list
• HackRVA.org email address
• Membership app
• Financial Reports and Budget spreadsheet

Donating & Co-Locating

• Donating - How to donate money or goods.
• Co-Locating - How to colocate at HackRVA.

Other Stuff

HackRVA

• HackRVA Media (Logos, Signs, Business Card graphics, etc)
• HackRVA Forms (Reimbursement, Instructor Payment, Parking Permits, etc)
• Facilities Floor Plan
• HackRVA in The Media

Resources

• Maker Resources
• Young Makers - A list of things/places in Richmond for makers under 18.
• List of local tech groups
• Maker Entertainment

Guest Liability Waiver

• Media:HackRVA Draft .01 Access Acknowledgement and Liability Release.docx
  
• Media:HackRVA Draft .01 Access Acknowledgement and Liability Release.pdf
  

Wiki How-To

• Wiki Editing Cheatsheet
• Configuration settings list
• MediaWiki FAQ
• MediaWiki release mailing list
• HackRVA style guide