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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.|}
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.
= Donations =
We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [[https://hacksburg.org/donate|/ 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 [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 Hacksburg Classes & Events ==='''Make sure to Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending at rsvp@hacksburg.org.''' All classes Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
====2025====* June 17November 23: [https: Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest//www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day Space Improvement Day]* June 18: Workshop Open House* '''NO CLASS, however, help welcomed!'''* June 25November 30: Leatherworking Basics'''NO CLASS''' - Happy Thanksgiving!* July 9December 7: [https: 3D Printer Work Day//www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-holiday-ornament-making 7th Annual Holiday Ornament Making Community Event]* July 16: Bicycle Work Day* '''Free Community Event. All Ages Welcome'''* July 23December 14: Intro to Programming with Python* July 30[https: Safe and Legal Pyrotechnics//www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casual-coppersmithing-3 Casual Coppersmithing]* August 6: Basic Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS)* August 13Instructor: Animation in BlenderChad Hughes* August 20Tues, December 16 @ 6PM: Canning 101Annual Members Meeting & Holiday Party - '''No Open Meeting or Open Shop'''* August 27: CNC MachiningDecember 21 & 28 - '''No Classes''' - Happy Holidays!
Classes are $5 for non====2026====* January 4: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/offline-members and free for members unless otherwise notedpen-testing Offline PEN Testing]** Instructor: Woody Woodruff* January 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woodblock-printing-2 Woodblock Printing]** Instructor: Chad Hughes* January 18: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vinyl-cutting-2 Vinyl Cutting]** Instructor: Hunter Irving* January 25: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/building-personal-websites-2 Building Personal Websites]** Instructor: Hunter Irving* February 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laser-101-valentines-edition Laser 101: Valentine's Edition]** Instructor: James Dunson
Check out Classes are $5 for non-members and RSVP to these events on MeetUp (https://wwwfree for members unless otherwise noted.meetupSome classes may have an additional materials fee.com/HacksburgVA/) as well!
==== Mini-Classes =Hacksburg Board Meeting ===Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after Next Meeting: December 7 @ 11AM in the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!Garvin Conference Room
* June 27: Automating Leatherwork** Supplements Leatherworking Basics class (June 25)* July 11: Working with Stepper Motors* July 18: Future Aerial Transport Discussion* July 25: How to Use AI Tools (bring a computer) * August 1: Introduction to Slide Rules* August 8: Adding E-commerce to a Website** Supplements Basic Web Development class (August 6) * August 15: Forest Maintenance Discussion=== Regional Events ===* August 22: None
=== = Ongoing Regional Events ====* Check out events Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]* August 5th: Woodworking classes at [https://roanokehamfest.info/ Roanoke Hamfest] * Augwww. 31 – Sepwoodcraft. 4, 2023 in Atlanta, GA: [https:com/pages/www.dragoncon.orgstore-classes/ Dragon Conroanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
=== Other Events ===
* [[events/Future|Future Events]]
* [[events/Archive|Events Archive]]
* [[events/Ideas|Events Ideas]]
= Tools =
* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* [[tools/Crafting|Crafting corner]]
* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
* [[tools/Metalworking|Metal Shop]]
* [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
* [[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.**
* [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]
= 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/New_3D_Printer|New 3D printer]]
* [[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 =
===== 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]]
* [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 =====
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
* [[Responsibilities]]
* [[Adafruit Group Buy]] **(CLOSED)**
* [[Advertising]]
= History =
* [[Founding - 2014The Story of Hacksburg's Logo]]* See our [[Move to 1872 Garvin https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSqEvnvRPqA9jpci9xrZyFoVOoHgE7Gzu5RdZ-E7iw7Ow_6E7FFZNsimvsX2yeQUIhb_-jiUUaP1p- 2019]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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