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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.
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 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.


* February 11: Laser Cutter 101 (Make a custom Valentines Day gift!)
* January 25: <s>Building Personal Websites</s> - Cancelled due to Weather.
* February 18: Intro to CNC
* February 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laser-101-valentines-edition Laser 101: Valentine's Edition]
* February 25: Woodturning
** Instructor: James Dunson
* March 3: 3D Printer Community Workday
* February 8: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-woodturning-on-the-lathe-2 Intro to Woodturning]
* March 10: Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* March 17: Seed Starting
* February 15: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/podcasting--101 Podcasting 101]
* March 24: Lynchburg Maker Faire
** Instructor: Claude Seward
* March 26 (Tuesday): 10th Anniversary Business Meeting
* February 22: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cnc-machining-101-part--1 CNC Machining 101]
* March 30 (Saturday): 10th Anniversary Open House
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* April 14: Designing Circuit Boards in KiCad
* March 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sewing--101-3 Sewing 101]
* April 21: Modern Kites
** Instructor: Frances Miller
* April 28: AI Image Generation
* March 8: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/seed-starting-and-gardening-basics-2 Seed Starting and Gardening Basics]
** Instructor: Josh Eggleston
* March 15: Pi Day Special: DIY Weather Station on a Raspberry Pi - ''Link Coming Soon''
** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
* March 22: '''No Class''' - Hacksburg at [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire!]
* March 29: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silicone-mold-making-and-casting-2 Silicone Mold Making and Casting]
** Instructor: Chad Hughes


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


==== 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: Sunday, February 8 @ 11AM - NOTE: There will be a board retreat at 10AM to onboard new board members
* 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 ]
* Sunday, March 22: [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire]
* [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 2: [https://roanokeraspberryjam.info/ Roanoke Raspberry Pi Jam]
* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* March 24: [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Lynchburg]
* 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 =
= Tools =
* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* [[tools/Crafting|Crafting corner]]
* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
* [[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 =
===== Current Projects =====
* [[projects/Member_Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[projects/Podcast_AV_Studio|Podcast Studio/AV Lab]]
===== 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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* [[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]]
* [[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]]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUKcmHvhwWRCzz6SRtYYRvyCZA2obF2W/view?usp=share_link| Virginia Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate - Expires 05/16/2029]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsgsUeM2w6wqqWRHehAli1GyLpv5uzA3mL9i0s5kFA2M8ZHg/viewform?usp=sf_link| Post-Class Reporting Form (Instructor Use Only)]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7L-wE7Luqnj11dM5_mCqw6bH95o3M9NLtaGPRWypjhsx71w/viewform?usp=sf_link| Member Feedback Form]
* [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]]
* [[The Story of Hacksburg's Logo]]
* [[Move to 1872 Garvin - 2019]]
* 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 19:43, 27 January 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

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.


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: Sunday, February 8 @ 11AM - NOTE: There will be a board retreat at 10AM to onboard new board members

Regional Events

Ongoing Regional Events

Other Events

Tools

Projects

Current Projects
Archived Projects

Administration

Policies
Forms
Administrivia

History

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