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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 ===
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=== Recurring Hacksburg 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 ===
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=== Upcoming Hacksburg Classes & Events ===
'''Make sure to RSVP for events before attending 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.
  
* August 27: CNC Machining
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====2025====
* September 3: None (Labor Day weekend)
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* November 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day Space Improvement Day]
* September 6 3-6 PM: Hacksburg Open House (Game Changer Week)
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** '''NO CLASS, however, help welcomed!'''
* September 10: Laser Cutter 101
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* November 30: '''NO CLASS''' - Happy Thanksgiving!
* September 17: DIY Home Maintenance
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* December 7: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-holiday-ornament-making 7th Annual Holiday Ornament Making Community Event]
* September 23: Maple Tree Identification Walk
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** '''Free Community Event. All Ages Welcome'''
* September 24 : Blender Animation
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* December 14: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casual-coppersmithing-3 Casual Coppersmithing]
* September 30: Tips and Tricks to build your own Costumes/Cosplay (Remote)
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** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* October 1: 3D Printer Workday + Compile your own Firmware
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* Tues, December 16 @ 6PM: Annual Members Meeting & Holiday Party - '''No Open Meeting or Open Shop'''
* October 7: Lightsaber signups due (tentative)
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* December 21 & 28 - '''No Classes''' - Happy Holidays!
* October 7-8: HacksCamp 23 (Hacksburg group camping trip)
 
* October 14: Lightsaber kickoff (tentative)
 
* October 15: Apple Cider Making - Part 1
 
* October 22: Apple Cider Making - Part 2
 
* October 29: Hard Cider and Fermentation
 
  
Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted.
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====2026====
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* January 4: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/offline-pen-testing Offline PEN Testing]
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** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
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* January 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woodblock-printing-2 Woodblock Printing]
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** Instructor: Chad Hughes
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* January 18: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vinyl-cutting-2 Vinyl Cutting]
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** Instructor: Hunter Irving
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* January 25: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/building-personal-websites-2 Building Personal Websites]
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** Instructor: Hunter Irving
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* February 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laser-101-valentines-edition Laser 101: Valentine's Edition]
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** Instructor: James Dunson
  
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 ====
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=== Hacksburg Board Meeting ===
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!
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Next Meeting: December 7 @ 11AM in the Garvin Conference Room
  
* September 12: Laser Taco Tuesday
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=== Regional Events ===
* September 26: Photogrammetry
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* 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
 
  
=== Regional Events ===
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==== Ongoing Regional Events ====
* Check out events at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
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* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* August 5th: [https://roanokehamfest.info/ Roanoke Hamfest]
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* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* August 31 – Sep. 4 in Atlanta, GA: [https://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con]
 
* September 5-8:  [https://www.vtcrc.com/game-changer-week/ VT CRC Game Changer Week]
 
** Hacksburg will be assisting pitch contest competitors with prototypes, etc
 
* Sat September 16: VTSFFC New Member Picnic (Shelter 2 at Blacksburg Municipal Park)
 
** Please bring donation, side, or desert (preferred option)
 
* September 30: [https://www.shsrobotics.us/brb/ FIRST Robotics Blue Ridge Brawl]
 
* Oct 7-8: JBR Vineyards Paw Paw Festival
 
* October 14: Radford Paw Paw Festival
 
* Fri-Sat October 20-21: VTSFFC Invisifest
 
  
 
=== 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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===== Current 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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* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
 
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
 
* [[Responsibilities]]
 
* [[Responsibilities]]
* [[Adafruit Group Buy]] **(CLOSED)**
 
* [[Advertising]]
 
  
 
= History =
 
= History =
* [[Founding - 2014]]
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* [[The Story of Hacksburg's Logo]]
* [[Move to 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

Latest revision as of 10:40, 24 November 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 Hacksburg 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 Hacksburg Classes & Events

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

2025

2026

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

Hacksburg Board Meeting

Next Meeting: December 7 @ 11AM in the Garvin Conference Room

Regional Events

Ongoing Regional Events

Other Events

Tools

Projects

Current Projects
Archived Projects

Administration

Policies
Forms
Administrivia

History