Pumping Station: One

Pumping Station: One
Motto JFDI
Formation 2009
Purpose Hacking, DIY
Location
Origin
Chicago
Founders
Founding Members
Affiliations Noisebridge, HacDC
Website pumpingstationone.org

Pumping Station: One is a non-profit hackerspace/makerspace in Chicago, Illinois. It's modeled after similar organizations located in the United States and Europe. The facilities consists of 6,000 square feet (560 m2) shop, workspace, and lounge areas.[1]

About

The stated mission of Pumping Station One is to "foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture." The organization provides a workspace and social group for people interested in learning and exploring all aspects of life including science, technology, arts, crafts, software development, foreign languages, and anything else members express an interest in.[2] Members are encouraged to share the knowledge they already possess and structured classes are very common. A member is not necessarily a "hacker" in the computer sense — some members aren't computer experts — but rather "someone who makes something and modifies it and uses it in a way that wasn’t originally intended."[3] Other members volunteer their professions to support the group, such as through legal support.[4]

History

Pumping Station: One started as a loosely knit social group of like-minded individuals meeting regularly at local cafes. In April 2009 the lease was signed for 3354 N. Elston Ave. in the city of Chicago.[5]

Since then, the organization has grown to over 270 members[6] and in mid-June 2012, moved to a new location at 3519 N. Elston Ave.

As of March 2015, membership had grown to exceed 380.[7] By this time, the shop had become very well equipped, including a large format CNC router,[8] a vertical mill[9] and lathe,[10] as well as a number of 3d printers and other equipment.

Involvement in notable events

Facilities

The Pumping Station: One facilities are divided up into areas, based on their function. These include:

References

  1. Michael Scott Leonard, Charles Berretand Ian Monroe (June 9, 2009). "Lawyer turns hacker and tunes in on hacker legal services". Retrieved November 20, 2009.
  2. Martin Jon. "What the hell is Pecha Kucha?". Retrieved December 7, 2009.
  3. Evan Minsker. "Pumping Station: One brings the hacker space movement to Chicago". Retrieved November 20, 2009.
  4. David Gialanella (Oct 1, 2009). "What I Did with My ‘Go Away Money’". abajournal.com. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  5. "Pumping Station: One "About" page". Retrieved November 25, 2009.
  6. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Board_Meeting_Notes_12-03-2013
  7. url=https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Board_Meeting_Notes_2015-03-10
  8. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Shopbot
  9. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Bridgeport_Knee_Mill
  10. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Clausing_Lathe
  11. "Take on the Machine: Pumping Station One 1". Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  12. "DIY 'Hackers' Tinker Everyday Things Into Treasure". Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  13. "Power Racing Series".
  14. "Power Playing".
  15. "Make: Online » Power Racing: Grown Humans Stuffed Into Teeny-Tiny Cars (Who Aren’t Shriners)".
  16. "Power Wheels Racing: Fat Men On Souped-Up Toy Cars".
  17. "Power Racing Series: Teams".
  18. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/CNC
  19. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Electronics/Mechatronics_Lab
  20. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/General_Area
  21. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Graphic_Arts_and_Textiles
  22. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Kitchen
  23. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Metalshop
  24. https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Woodshop

External links

Coordinates: 41°56′43″N 87°42′24″W / 41.945319°N 87.706629°W / 41.945319; -87.706629

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