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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]].
We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [https://hacksburg.org/donate/ here].


= Events =
= Events =


=== Recurring 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 [http://hacksburg.org/360tour.html virtual tour]! The meeting link is [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting] for attending virtually.
We have a weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. 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; tours are also available. You can also [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting attend virtually].


=== Upcoming Events ===
=== Upcoming Hacksburg Classes & 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.
'''Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
<br>Classes are $5 for non-members and ''free for members''. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.


* February 11: Laser Cutter 101 (Make a custom Valentines Day gift!)
* July 26: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-fdm-3d-printing Intro to FDM 3D Printing]
* February 18: Intro to CNC
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* February 25: Woodturning
* Sat., August 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shark-week-special-cnc-jaws-building-shark-tooth-display-cases-with-cnc Shark Week Special - CNC Jaws: Building shark tooth display cases with CNC]
* March 3: 3D Printer Community Workday
**Instructor: Chad Hughes
* March 10: Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
* August 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/home-canning-101-pressure-and-water-bath-methods Home Canning 101: Pressure & Water Bath Methods]
* March 17: Seed Starting
** Instructor: Josh Eggleston
* March 24: Lynchburg Maker Faire
* August 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day-3 Space Improvement Day]
* March 26 (Tuesday): 10th Anniversary Business Meeting
* Sat, August 22: Hacksburg @ Radford Community Fest
* March 31: 10th Anniversary Open House
* August 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hacksburg-open-house-5 Open House]
* April 14: Designing Circuit Boards in KiCad
* August 30: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/milling-rough-lumber-from-rough-cut-to-s4s-stock-2 Milling Rough Lumber: From Rough Cut to S4S Stock]
* April 21: Modern Kites
** Instructor: Erik Leedom
* April 28: AI Image Generation
* September 13: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/leatherworking--101 Leatherworking 101]
** Instructor: Theo Borin
* September 20: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casual-coppersmithing-4 Casual Coppersmithing]
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* September 27: Nature's Palette: Painting Pressed Leaves with Plant-Based Inks
** Instructor: MJ Neuberger


Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted.


Check out and RSVP to these events on MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/HacksburgVA/) as well!
Miss a class or want a copy of the slides? You can find them [https://hb.gy/classes here].


==== Mini-Classes ====
=== 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!
Next Meeting: <s>Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 11AM - Garvin Conference Room</s> - Cancelled
* February 13: Black Inventors and Makers
* April 2: How to safely view the Solar Eclipse
* TBD: AI and Internet Safety


=== Regional Events ===
=== Regional Events ===
* Check out ongoing classes and events at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* Saturday, August 22: [https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ Radford Community Fest]
* [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=879163987551030&set=a.280904744043627 Virginia Cooperative Extension Seed to Shelf" Series (Gardening)]
 
** February 15 6-8 PM: Garden and Seed Prep
==== Ongoing Regional Events ====
* Various dates: [https://www.newriverartandfiber.com/crafty-drafts Crafty Drafts] at Moon Hollow Brewing (Usually second Thursday)
* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* March 24: [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Lynchburg]
* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* June 9: [https://nova.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire NoVa] (Alexandria, VA)
* Various Dates: Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* April 12-14: Vintage Computing Festival [https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/]


=== 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 =
= Rooms & Tools =
* [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Wood Shop|Wood Shop]]
* [[tools/Woodworking|Wood Shop]]
** [[Tools/Onefinity|Onefinity CNC Gantry Mill]]
* [[tools/Metalworking|Metal Shop]]
** [[Tools/SawStop|SawStop Table Saw]]
* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Laser & Electronics Lab|Laser & Electronics Lab]]
* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
** [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
* [[tools/Sewing|Sewing corner]]
** [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* [[tools/Computers|Computers, Displays, and internet connectivity]]
** [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
* [[Inventory]]
** [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Metal Shop|Metal Shop]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Fabric & Printing Studio|Fabric & Printing Studio]]
* [[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]]


= Projects =
= Projects =
===== Current Projects =====
* [[projects/Member_Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[projects/Space_Improvements|Space Improvements Days]]
===== 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]]
* [[projects/Podcast_AV_Studio|Podcast Studio/AV Lab]]


===== Archived Projects =====
= Administration =
* [[projects/LCBB_Ideas|Ideas for Let's Code Blacksburg Classes]]
===== History =====
* [[projects/Creativity_Ideas|Ideas for Radford Creativity Class]]
* [[The Story of Hacksburg's Logo]]
* [[projects/The_Search_for_a_3D_Printer|The Search for (and finding of) a 3D Printer]]
* 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.
* [[projects/Summer_2015_Booth|2015 Summer Booth Project]]


= Administration =
===== Policies =====
===== Policies =====
* [[policy/Admissions|Admissions]]
* [[policy/Admissions|Admissions]]
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* [[policy/Events|Event Policies]]
* [[policy/Events|Event Policies]]
* [[policy/Bylaws|Bylaws]]
* [[policy/Bylaws|Bylaws]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2025-12-16|2025 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2015-12-01|2015 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2015-12-01|2015 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Bylaws_v1|Bylaws (v1)]]
** [[policy/Bylaws_v1|Bylaws (v1)]]


===== Forms =====
===== Forms =====
* [[forms/Membership_Application|Membership Application]]
* [https://www.cognitoforms.com/Hacksburg1/ApplicationWaiver Membership Application & Liability Waiver]
* [[forms/Equipment_Donation|Equipment Donation Form]]
* [https://www.cognitoforms.com/Hacksburg1/LiabilityWaiverSafetyAcknowledgement Liability Waiver]
* [[forms/Equipment_Loan|Equipment Loan Form]]
* [[forms/Event_Request|Event Request Form]]
* [[forms/PDFs|Paper PDF Forms]]


===== Administrivia =====
===== Administration =====
* [[Meeting Agendas and Minutes]]
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
* [[Responsibilities]]
* [[Adafruit Group Buy]] **(CLOSED)**
* [[Advertising]]


= History =
==== Committees ====
* [[Founding - 2014]]
* [[Safety Committee]]
* [[Move to 1872 Garvin - 2019]]

Latest revision as of 14:01, 25 July 2026

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

We have a weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. 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; tours are also available. You can also attend virtually.

Upcoming Hacksburg Classes & 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. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.


Miss a class or want a copy of the slides? You can find them here.

Hacksburg Board Meeting

Next Meeting: Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 11AM - Garvin Conference Room - Cancelled

Regional Events

Ongoing Regional Events

Other Events

Rooms & Tools

Projects

Current Projects
Archived Projects

Administration

History
Policies
Forms
Administration

Committees

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