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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 =
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=== Upcoming Events ===
 
=== Upcoming 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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'''Make sure to RSVP for events before attending on Zeffy. All classes 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
 
 
* August 27: CNC Machining
 
* September 3: None (Labor Day weekend)
 
* September 6 3-6 PM: Hacksburg Open House (Game Changer Week)
 
* September 10: Laser Cutter 101
 
* September 17: DIY Home Maintenance
 
* September 23: Maple Tree Identification Walk
 
* September 24 : Blender Animation
 
* September 30: Tips and Tricks to build your own Costumes/Cosplay (Remote)
 
* 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 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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* March 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/seed-starting-and-gardening-basics Seed Starting] (Sold out)
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* March 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/retro-systems-workday Retrocomputing]
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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: Laser 101: Mother's Day Edition - Link Coming Soon!
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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
 
  
 
=== Regional Events ===
 
=== Regional Events ===
* Check out 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!
* August 5th: [https://roanokehamfest.info/ Roanoke Hamfest]
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* Saturday, August 23, 2025: [https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ Radford Community Fest] - Hacksburg has a booth!
* August 31 – Sep. 4 in Atlanta, GA: [https://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con]
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* September 5-8:  [https://www.vtcrc.com/game-changer-week/ VT CRC Game Changer Week]
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==== Ongoing Events ====
** Hacksburg will be assisting pitch contest competitors with prototypes, etc
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* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* September 30: [https://www.shsrobotics.us/brb/ FIRST Robotics Blue Ridge Brawl]
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* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
  
 
=== 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

Latest revision as of 12:51, 16 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

Make sure to RSVP for events before attending on Zeffy. All classes 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.

  • March 16: Seed Starting (Sold out)
  • March 23: Retrocomputing
  • 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 - Link Coming Soon!
    • 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