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! Due to '''new''' health agency recommendations related to COVID-19, in-person events at Hacksburg have resumed! All events will be in-person + online ("hybrid") from now on.
 
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Hacksburg is a community workshop located in Blacksburg, VA at [https://goo.gl/maps/rCYYGkS5AdnwPMWG9 1872 Pratt Drive], in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.
 
Hacksburg is a community workshop located in Blacksburg, VA at [https://goo.gl/maps/rCYYGkS5AdnwPMWG9 1872 Pratt Drive], in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.
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= Donations =
 
= Donations =
We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [[donate|here]].
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We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [https://hacksburg.org/donate/ here].
  
 
= Events =
 
= Events =
  
 
=== Recurring Events ===
 
=== Recurring Events ===
Weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. Feel free to come by for a tour! This meeting is open-to-the-public and followed by an open-to-the-public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves. Also feel free to attend to learn more about Hacksburg and take a [http://hacksburg.org/360tour.html virtual tour]! The meeting link is [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting] for attending virtually.
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Weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. Feel free to come by for a tour! This meeting is open to the public and followed by an open to the public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves. Also feel free to attend to learn more about Hacksburg and take a [http://hacksburg.org/360tour.html virtual tour]! The meeting link is [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting] for attending virtually.
  
 
=== Upcoming Events ===
 
=== Upcoming Events ===
'''Make sure to RSVP for events before attending on Meetup of at rsvp@hacksburg.org.''' All classes 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
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'''Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
 
 
* October 1: 3D Printer Workday + Compile your own Firmware
 
* October 7: Lightsaber signups due (tentative)
 
* October 7-8: HacksCamp 23 (Hacksburg group camping trip)
 
* October 14: Lightsaber kickoff (tentative)
 
* October 15: Apple Cider Making - Part 1
 
** October 10 (Tuesday): Deadline for bulk apple order
 
* October 22: Apple Cider Making - Part 2
 
* October 29: Hard Cider and Fermentation
 
* November 5: Sewing 101
 
* November 12: Resin Printing
 
** With information on printing for metal casting
 
* December 3: Holiday Ornament
 
* December 10: Aluminum Casting
 
* December 12 6:30 PM: Annual Meeting (Members Only)
 
* December 17: Smart Home Alone (Home Assistant)
 
  
Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted.
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* April 6: No Class
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* April 13: No Class - Space Improvement Day
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* April 20: No Class - Happy Easter!
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* April 27 - Intro to FreeCAD - Link Coming Soon!
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** Instructor: Hunter Irving
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* May 4: Star Wars Day/Lightsaber Demo/Open House
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* May 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-mothers-day-edition Laser 101: Mother's Day Edition]
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** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
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* May 18: Wind Chime Making - Link Coming Soon
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** Instructor: Max Bareiss
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* May 25: Podcast 101 - Link Coming Soon!
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** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
  
Check out and RSVP to these events on MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/HacksburgVA/) as well!
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Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.
  
 
==== Mini-Classes ====
 
==== Mini-Classes ====
 
Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!
 
Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!
  
* September 12: Laser Taco Tuesday
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* TBD: AI and Internet Safety
* September 26: Photogrammetry
 
* October 3: Working with LEDs (costume, etc)
 
* October 10: Apple Grinder Motor Replacement
 
* October 24: Intro to Solar Power
 
* October 31: Hacksburg Halloween: Come in costume, Laser engraved pumpkins
 
* November 7: Election Day
 
* November 14: Astrophotography
 
* November 28: Prep for Holiday Ornaments
 
  
 
=== Regional Events ===
 
=== Regional Events ===
* Check out ongoing classes and events at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
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* Sunday, March 30, 2025: [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire] - Hacksburg has a booth!
* Sat September 16: VTSFFC New Member Picnic (Shelter 2 at Blacksburg Municipal Park)
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* Saturday, August 23, 2025: [https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ Radford Community Fest] - Hacksburg has a booth!
** Please bring donation, side, or desert (preferred option)
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* Sat September 16: [https://www.facebook.com/events/875848113955766/ 2nd Annual Galax Apple Cider Day Festival]
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==== Ongoing Events ====
* September 30: [https://www.shsrobotics.us/brb/ FIRST Robotics Blue Ridge Brawl]
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* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* Oct 7-8: [https://www.facebook.com/jbrwine JBR Vineyards Paw Paw Festival]
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* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* October 14: [https://linktr.ee/pawpawfest Radford Paw Paw Festival]
 
* Fri-Sat October 20-21: [https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/vtsffc VTSFFC Invisifest]
 
* October 27, 10 AM - 2 PM: [https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=VTCRC VT CRC Blood Drive]
 
  
 
=== Other Events ===
 
=== Other Events ===
* [[events/Future|Future Events]]
 
 
* [[events/Archive|Events Archive]]
 
* [[events/Archive|Events Archive]]
 
* [[events/Ideas|Events Ideas]]
 
* [[events/Ideas|Events Ideas]]
  
 
= Tools =
 
= Tools =
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* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
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* [[tools/Crafting|Crafting corner]]
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* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
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* [[tools/Metalworking|Metal Shop]]
 
* [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
 
* [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
 
* [[tools/Woodworking|Wood Shop]]
 
* [[tools/Woodworking|Wood Shop]]
* [[tools/Metalworking|Metal Shop]]
 
* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
 
* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
 
* [[tools/Sewing|Sewing corner]]
 
* [[tools/Computers|Computers, Displays, and internet connectivity]]
 
* [[Inventory]]
 
 
* [[Tool Wishlist]] -- **Please use this set of pages to offer donations or to request tools.**
 
* [[Tool Wishlist]] -- **Please use this set of pages to offer donations or to request tools.**
 
* [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]
 
* [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]
  
 
= Projects =
 
= Projects =
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* [[projects/Member_Projects|Member Projects]]
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* [[projects/Podcast_AV_Studio|Podcast Studio/AV Lab]]
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===== Archived Projects =====
 
* [[projects/DIY_CNC_Mill|DIY CNC Mill]]
 
* [[projects/DIY_CNC_Mill|DIY CNC Mill]]
 
* [[projects/New_3D_Printer|New 3D printer]]
 
* [[projects/New_3D_Printer|New 3D printer]]
 
* [[projects/Vacuum_Former|Vacuum former]]
 
* [[projects/Vacuum_Former|Vacuum former]]
 
===== Archived Projects =====
 
* [[projects/LCBB_Ideas|Ideas for Let's Code Blacksburg Classes]]
 
* [[projects/Creativity_Ideas|Ideas for Radford Creativity Class]]
 
* [[projects/The_Search_for_a_3D_Printer|The Search for (and finding of) a 3D Printer]]
 
* [[projects/Summer_2015_Booth|2015 Summer Booth Project]]
 
  
 
= Administration =
 
= Administration =
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===== Forms =====
 
===== Forms =====
* [[forms/Membership_Application|Membership Application]]
 
* [[forms/Equipment_Donation|Equipment Donation Form]]
 
* [[forms/Equipment_Loan|Equipment Loan Form]]
 
* [[forms/Event_Request|Event Request Form]]
 
 
* [[forms/PDFs|Paper PDF Forms]]
 
* [[forms/PDFs|Paper PDF Forms]]
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* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUKcmHvhwWRCzz6SRtYYRvyCZA2obF2W/view?usp=share_link| Virginia Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate - Expires 05/16/2029]
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* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsgsUeM2w6wqqWRHehAli1GyLpv5uzA3mL9i0s5kFA2M8ZHg/viewform?usp=sf_link| Post-Class Reporting Form (Instructor Use Only)]
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* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7L-wE7Luqnj11dM5_mCqw6bH95o3M9NLtaGPRWypjhsx71w/viewform?usp=sf_link| Member Feedback Form]
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* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoqvMDuqhcb6QQukeQpKNlPpijufzSTUC4VdUXIyASL-67Ug/viewform?usp=sf_link| Purchase Request Form]
  
 
===== Administrivia =====
 
===== Administrivia =====
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= History =
 
= History =
 
* [[Founding - 2014]]
 
* [[Founding - 2014]]
* [[Move to 1872 Garvin - 2019]]
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* [[1872 Garvin - 2019]]
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* See our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSqEvnvRPqA9jpci9xrZyFoVOoHgE7Gzu5RdZ-E7iw7Ow_6E7FFZNsimvsX2yeQUIhb_-jiUUaP1p-k/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=10000#slide=id.p 10th Anniversary presentation] for an overview of Hacksburg history from 2014 to 2024

Revision as of 23:33, 29 March 2025

Hacksburg Electronics Bench in the Creativity and Innovation Studio
Hacksburg is a community workshop located in Blacksburg, VA at 1872 Pratt Drive, in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Want to join Hacksburg? Start by reading this page!

Donations

We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more here.

Events

Recurring Events

Weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. Feel free to come by for a tour! This meeting is open to the public and followed by an open to the public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves. Also feel free to attend to learn more about Hacksburg and take a virtual tour! The meeting link is https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting for attending virtually.

Upcoming Events

Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.

  • April 6: No Class
  • April 13: No Class - Space Improvement Day
  • April 20: No Class - Happy Easter!
  • April 27 - Intro to FreeCAD - Link Coming Soon!
    • Instructor: Hunter Irving
  • May 4: Star Wars Day/Lightsaber Demo/Open House
  • May 11: Laser 101: Mother's Day Edition
    • Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
  • May 18: Wind Chime Making - Link Coming Soon
    • Instructor: Max Bareiss
  • May 25: Podcast 101 - Link Coming Soon!
    • Instructor: Joshua Eggleston

Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.

Mini-Classes

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

  • TBD: AI and Internet Safety

Regional Events

Ongoing Events

Other Events

Tools

Projects

Archived Projects

Administration

Policies
Forms
Administrivia

History