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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 =====
 
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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=== Recurring 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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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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=== Upcoming Events ===
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'''Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM 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: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-freecad Intro to FreeCAD]
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** Instructor: Hunter Irving
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* May 4: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/make-the-fourth-star-wars-day-open-house Make the Fourth: Star Wars Day + Open House]
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* May 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-mothers-day-edition Laser Cutter 101: Mother's Day Edition]
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** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
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* May 18: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/wind-chime-making Wind Chime Making]
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** Instructor: Max Bareiss
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* May 25: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/podcasting-101-find-your-voice-and-share-it-with-the-world Podcasting 101]
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** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
  
* February 13: [[Events/2022/Costume_Distressing_and_Aging|Costume Distressing and Aging]], Ages 14+
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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.
* February 20: [[Events/2022/Resin_Printer_February|Resin Printer Basics]], Ages 16+
 
* February 26 (was 27, updated): [[Events/2022/Test_and_Measurement|Electronics Bench Basics]], Ages 14+
 
* March 6: [[Events/2022/Starting_Plants_and_Gardening|Starting Plants and Gardening]], Ages 14+
 
* March 13: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP or class fee
 
* March 20: [[Events/2022/Small_Engine_Maintenance|Small Engine Maintenance]], Ages 16+
 
* March 27: [[Events/2022/Woodworking_March|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+
 
* April 2: Maker Faire Prep Day, no RSVP or class fee, intended for Maker Faire booth attendees
 
* April 3: Lynchburg Maker Faire (https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/)! Hacksburg will have a booth but it's a super fun event and attendance is encouraged.
 
* April 10: [[Events/2022/Metal_Casting_April|Metal Casting]], Ages 16+
 
* April 17: [[Events/2022/Printer_Work_Day_April|3D Printer Work Day]], Ages 14+, no RSVP or class fee, bring your printers to work on
 
* April 24: [[Events/2022/Sharpening_April|Slow-Speed Precision Knife Sharpening]], Ages 18+
 
* May 1: [[Events/2022/Silicone_Mold_Making|Silicone Mold Making]], Ages 14+
 
  
Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted.
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==== Mini-Classes ====
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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!
  
Check out these events on MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/HacksburgVA/) as well!
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* TBD: AI and Internet Safety
  
===== Regional Events =====
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=== Regional Events ===
* March 5: Raspberry Pi Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186823)
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* Sunday, March 30, 2025: [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire] - Hacksburg has a booth!
* April 8-9: Shadowfest on the Virginia Tech Campus
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* Saturday, August 23, 2025: [https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ Radford Community Fest] - Hacksburg has a booth!
* April 9: Arduino Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186858)
 
* April 3: Lynchburg Makerfaire https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/
 
* May 6: Salem Red Sox STEAM Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics): Details TBA
 
  
===== Other Events =====
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==== Ongoing Events ====
* [[events/Future|Future Events]]
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* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
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* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
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=== Other 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

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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.

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