https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=192.48.146.5&feedformat=atomLondon Hackspace Wiki - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-28T17:56:01ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.35.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11545Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:54:56Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Overview of inside a lock */</p>
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<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>The inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Example of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11543Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:52:06Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Example of the Wrong Key in a Lock */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>Inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Example of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11539Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:10:17Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Examples of the Wrong Key in a Lock */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>Inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Examples of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11538Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:10:00Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Function of the key inside the lock */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>Inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Examples of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11537Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:09:43Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* The Pins Inside the Lock */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>Inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Examples of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Project:Lockpicking/Inside_lock&diff=11536Project:Lockpicking/Inside lock2011-03-08T11:09:28Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Overview of inside a lock */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Inside a Lock== <br />
<br />
Have you ever wondered (or cared) what is inside a lock? How does a lock close and how does a lock open? For this example, we have taken a "eurocylinder" The eurocylinder is the most used door lock in Europe. <br />
<br />
==Overview of inside a lock==<br />
<br />
[[File:lock-inside-springs-pins.jpg|border|center|text-bottom]]<br />
<br />
<center>Inside a lock is made of the following: 10 springs (under much tension), 10 bottom pins and 10 top pins. On each side of the lock there would be five pins (some locks have more than five pins on each side.)</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Locks-top-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Top Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here a view of the top pin. The top pin varies in length but it usually the same form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside-pin.jpg|border|center|text-bottom|''Bottom Pin'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here is a view of the bottom pin. The bottom pin varies in length like the top pin, however, the bottom pin have more variations in form than the top pin. This pin is what we call a <i>spool</i> pin. These variations make lockpicking more difficult rather than the pin just having a straight form since these pins get stuck in the lock much easier than pins just with a straight form.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==The Pins Inside the Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-with-pins-closed.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Pins in a lock'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we can see the top pins, the bottom pins and the springs in a lock. At the present state, the lock is locked and cannot be opened since the pins are blocking the <i>sheer line</i>. In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned at the sheer line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-closed.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''View from behind, closed'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we have yet another view of the top pin, bottom pin and the spring. Here we can see clearly that the bottom pin is blocking the sheer line and thus the lock cannot open.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Function of the key inside the lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-pins.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Key with the right code'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In order for a lock to open, all pins must be aligned on the sheer line. This is the function of the key. The cuts in the key correspond to the length of the pins inside the lock. This image shows five top pins aligned neatly to the key above.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-key-sheerline.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''right key inside lock, sheer line'']]<br />
<br />
<center>In this image, we can see that the right key is inside the lock. We see that all the pins are aligned neatly. We can see that there is a space between the top and bottom pins which we call the <i>sheer line</i>. In the present state, the lock can turn and open since no pins are blocking the movement of the lock.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-behind-key.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''View from behind with right key'']]<br />
<br />
<center>Here we see the right key in the lock and we see that all pins are aligned neatly on the sheerline and that there are no pins blocking the lock. Thus, the lock can turn open</center> <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Examples of the Wrong Key in a Lock==<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-wrong-key.jpg|border|center|text bottom|''Wrong key in the lock'']] <br />
<br />
<center>In this image, a wrong key is in the lock. You can see clearly that the sheerline is blocked. The sheerline is blocked by either the top pin or the bottom pin.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==Other parts of the Euro Cylinder==<br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-parts-middle.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"Middle parts of the euro cylinder"]]<br />
<br />
<center>These are the middle parts of the euro cylinder. In order to take apart the lock, the two rings on either side must first be removed. Be very careful when taking out the plug of the lock as the springs are under much tension and if not properly blocked, will pop out and land somewhere where you can't find them!</center> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[File:Lock-inside.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"The Plug"]]<br />
<br />
<center>This is the <i>plug</i> of the lock. This part of the lock turns only when all pins are neatly aligned on the sheerline. Notice that the five holes are <i>not</i> totally in a straight line.</center><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==How does the lock open the door?== <br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
[[File:Door-and-lock.jpg|border|center|text bottom|"How a lock opens a door"]]<br />
<br />
<center>We see here how the lock moves a lever which disengages the lock so that the door can open. It should be noted this design has not changed very much since the 19th century when it was first designed in Germany.</center> <br />
<br />
<br></div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Group:Lockpicking&diff=11306Group:Lockpicking2011-03-04T12:24:47Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Events -- Sport Sessions */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ProjectDetails|members=[[user:Timm|timm]], [[user:jonty|Jonty]], [[user:Ms7821|Mark]]}}<br />
<br />
Project maintained by timm, contact on IRC<br />
==Summary==<br />
Encouraging the wonderful sport of Lockpicking in the UK and in the ROI.<br />
<br />
There appears to be much interest in the wonderful Sport of Lockpicking. During the space warming party on 1 August 2010, a mini-workshop was held. The interest was simply amazing and many tried their best opening the few locks which were available.<br />
<br />
[[File:lockpicking-london.jpg|450px|thumb|right|A typical London Lockpicking Sport Session!]]<br />
<br />
==Events -- Sport Sessions==<br />
<br />
The next lockpicking sport session will be on Saturday 12 March 2011, from 3 p.m. onwards. Please feel free to come any time after 3 p.m. If you've never done lockpicking before, we'll do our very best to get you opening locks. <br />
<br />
There will be a SportShop for those who would like their very own sportset. <br />
<br />
The lockpicking sport session is on the second Saturday afternoon of the month, from 3 p.m. <br />
<br />
All are welcome regardless of experience or shoe size. Communal picks/tension tools are provided if you don't have your own.<br />
<br />
==Equipment (Locks and Picks)==<br />
<br />
All lockpicking equipment is currently stored in a plastic box in the back storage room. Feel free to leave your picks and locks here or in your box if you don't want to carry them with you.<br />
<br />
* Locks! We need many, many more locks.<br />
<br />
Currently, we only have some locks (due to a very generous donation from the German Lockpicking SportClub). If anyone can come across any locks (like locks without the key -- useless for most but very useful for us :), please donate them to the Hackspace. <br />
<br />
Regarding the quantity of locks, we should have at least a few hundred. This will assure that we have locks for all levels of lockpicking, from beginner's locks to locks for the more experienced.<br />
<br />
==New ideas for the London Lockpicking Sportgroup==<br />
<br />
If you have any ideas for the lockpicking sportgroup, please pass them on.<br />
<br />
Suggestion: <br />
<br />
* "Make your own pick set day". The grind wheel can be used to make each interested member their own pick set/ more sets for the hackspace. Very fun thing to do in my experience! -- Kal<br />
** "Make your own pick set day" would be a lovely idea. The metal strips on windscreen wipers make great tensioners. For picks, you need to find a metal which is strong but flexible (thin mealsaw blades do well). Opening locks with your own picks is really nice :) -- t.<br />
*** I came across this video tutorial for making picks from old butter knives [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-homemade-lock-pick-from-butter-knife-266727/ LINK] -- Johannes<br />
<br />
==Pick sets==<br />
[[Projects/Lockpicking/Sportsets|More info]] about pick sets.<br />
<br />
==Recommended Reading==<br />
[[File:Lockpicking_wrong.jpg|thumb|right|How not to pick a lock]]<br />
Before you start lockpicking, reading some theory would be a good idea. <br />
<br />
The MIT Guide to Lockpicking is very well written and will provide you with a very good introduction to lockpicking<br />
<br />
[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/images/6/64/MITLockGuide.pdf MIT Guide to Lockpicking in English]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.axs.de/wissen/mit-guide/index.htm MIT Guide to Lockpicking in German]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.org/lockpicking/MIT_F/crochetage.html MIT Guide to Lockpicking in French]<br><br />
<br />
Locksport International also has a very good guide:<br />
<br />
[http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/ Locksport Guide to Lockpicking]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
<br />
They are now around six/seven Lockpicking Sport Clubs in the world. Due to much interest in this sport, much growth is expected in the coming years. Let us profit from their experience! <br />
<br />
Clubs:<br />
* http://www.ssdev.org/SSDeV/start.php The world's first Lockpicking Sportclub! <br />
* http://www.toool.nl Lockpicking Sportclub in the Netherlands<br />
* http://foro.lockpicking.es/ Lockpicking Sportclub in Spain <br />
* http://www.lockpicking.ch/ SPASS, Lockpicking Sportclub in Switzerland <br />
* http://www.openlocks.at/ OpenLocks, Lockpicking Sportclub in Austria<br />
* http://locksport.com/ Locksport International<br />
* http://toool.us The USA Lockpicking Sportclub site<br />
* http://www.tog.ie Lockpicking at the Dublin Hackspace (yes, they're doing it too!)<br />
<br />
Enough said ... Let's get our site in there soon!<br />
<br />
Library:<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schuyler/lockpicks-by-open-locksport/posts/29980 Cool stuff happening in DC]<br />
* http://lockwiki.com/ very good wiki<br />
* http://www.sorgonet.com/security/hdlockpicking/<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1416&start=0 Good discussion on the legality]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1069 Glossary of technical terms]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10743 Lever locks]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1543 UK lock types]<br />
* [http://www.crypto.com/papers/safelocks.pdf Safes]</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Group:Lockpicking&diff=11305Group:Lockpicking2011-03-04T12:21:13Z<p>192.48.146.5: put events up higher</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ProjectDetails|members=[[user:Timm|timm]], [[user:jonty|Jonty]], [[user:Ms7821|Mark]]}}<br />
<br />
Project maintained by timm, contact on IRC<br />
==Summary==<br />
Encouraging the wonderful sport of Lockpicking in the UK and in the ROI.<br />
<br />
There appears to be much interest in the wonderful Sport of Lockpicking. During the space warming party on 1 August 2010, a mini-workshop was held. The interest was simply amazing and many tried their best opening the few locks which were available.<br />
<br />
[[File:lockpicking-london.jpg|450px|thumb|right|A typical London Lockpicking Sport Session!]]<br />
<br />
==Events -- Sport Sessions==<br />
<br />
The next lockpicking sport session will be on Saturday 12 March 2011, from 3 p.m. onwards. <br />
There will be a SportShop for those who would like their very own sportset. <br />
<br />
The lockpicking sport session is on the second Saturday afternoon of the month, from 3 p.m. <br />
<br />
All are welcome regardless of experience or shoe size. Communal picks/tension tools are provided if you don't have your own.<br />
<br />
==Equipment (Locks and Picks)==<br />
<br />
All lockpicking equipment is currently stored in a plastic box in the back storage room. Feel free to leave your picks and locks here or in your box if you don't want to carry them with you.<br />
<br />
* Locks! We need many, many more locks.<br />
<br />
Currently, we only have some locks (due to a very generous donation from the German Lockpicking SportClub). If anyone can come across any locks (like locks without the key -- useless for most but very useful for us :), please donate them to the Hackspace. <br />
<br />
Regarding the quantity of locks, we should have at least a few hundred. This will assure that we have locks for all levels of lockpicking, from beginner's locks to locks for the more experienced.<br />
<br />
==New ideas for the London Lockpicking Sportgroup==<br />
<br />
If you have any ideas for the lockpicking sportgroup, please pass them on.<br />
<br />
Suggestion: <br />
<br />
* "Make your own pick set day". The grind wheel can be used to make each interested member their own pick set/ more sets for the hackspace. Very fun thing to do in my experience! -- Kal<br />
** "Make your own pick set day" would be a lovely idea. The metal strips on windscreen wipers make great tensioners. For picks, you need to find a metal which is strong but flexible (thin mealsaw blades do well). Opening locks with your own picks is really nice :) -- t.<br />
*** I came across this video tutorial for making picks from old butter knives [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-homemade-lock-pick-from-butter-knife-266727/ LINK] -- Johannes<br />
<br />
==Pick sets==<br />
[[Projects/Lockpicking/Sportsets|More info]] about pick sets.<br />
<br />
==Recommended Reading==<br />
[[File:Lockpicking_wrong.jpg|thumb|right|How not to pick a lock]]<br />
Before you start lockpicking, reading some theory would be a good idea. <br />
<br />
The MIT Guide to Lockpicking is very well written and will provide you with a very good introduction to lockpicking<br />
<br />
[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/images/6/64/MITLockGuide.pdf MIT Guide to Lockpicking in English]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.axs.de/wissen/mit-guide/index.htm MIT Guide to Lockpicking in German]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.org/lockpicking/MIT_F/crochetage.html MIT Guide to Lockpicking in French]<br><br />
<br />
Locksport International also has a very good guide:<br />
<br />
[http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/ Locksport Guide to Lockpicking]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
<br />
They are now around six/seven Lockpicking Sport Clubs in the world. Due to much interest in this sport, much growth is expected in the coming years. Let us profit from their experience! <br />
<br />
Clubs:<br />
* http://www.ssdev.org/SSDeV/start.php The world's first Lockpicking Sportclub! <br />
* http://www.toool.nl Lockpicking Sportclub in the Netherlands<br />
* http://foro.lockpicking.es/ Lockpicking Sportclub in Spain <br />
* http://www.lockpicking.ch/ SPASS, Lockpicking Sportclub in Switzerland <br />
* http://www.openlocks.at/ OpenLocks, Lockpicking Sportclub in Austria<br />
* http://locksport.com/ Locksport International<br />
* http://toool.us The USA Lockpicking Sportclub site<br />
* http://www.tog.ie Lockpicking at the Dublin Hackspace (yes, they're doing it too!)<br />
<br />
Enough said ... Let's get our site in there soon!<br />
<br />
Library:<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schuyler/lockpicks-by-open-locksport/posts/29980 Cool stuff happening in DC]<br />
* http://lockwiki.com/ very good wiki<br />
* http://www.sorgonet.com/security/hdlockpicking/<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1416&start=0 Good discussion on the legality]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1069 Glossary of technical terms]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10743 Lever locks]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1543 UK lock types]<br />
* [http://www.crypto.com/papers/safelocks.pdf Safes]</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Guides/Getting_started&diff=11255Guides/Getting started2011-03-02T15:29:41Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Just looking? */</p>
<hr />
<div>===Welcome!===<br />
This page is intended to help people who have never been to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Hackspace] before. <br />
<br />
[[Everyone]] should read [[Rules| the rules]] which covers things you can/can't do, as well as [[Faceplant| the faceplant list]] which details things you can do but would probably regret (mainly concerned with common tool related gotchas).<br />
<br />
===Just looking?===<br />
Not sure you want to be a member? Check our [[IRC|IRC]] channel (Warning: maybe NSFW) or [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] (Warning: 100 emails per day) to get a feel for us; come along on a [[Weekly_meetings| Tuesday]] or arrange (via IRC or the list) to come along at another time.<br />
<br />
===Become a member===<br />
[http://london.hackspace.org.uk/signup.php This] is the website to go to to become a member, for detailed information how to sign up as well as why you should go [[Membership|here]]. <br />
<br />
Briefly: members get full access and stop us closing. No members = no space.<br />
<br />
Once you've set up the standing order please allow a couple of days for it to clear then come along to the space and ask someone to get you access (best to check on IRC that someone will be there).<br />
<br />
===Communication===<br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space The main mailing list] hosted on Google groups. The space is pretty loosely organised with the majority of information being sent out via our mailing list. This has a fairly high through put (google says at least 20 emails a day) so if you're busy/easily distracted consider using the digest mode. <br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space-infrastructure The infrastructure mailing list], less often used but a place for discussing projects to be carried out on the space itself (eg kitchen installation); much less used.<br />
* [[IRC|IRC]]. As well as the mailing list there is a fairly lively (although at times NSFW) IRC chat room that is used for more general discussion, feel free to join in, members get ops (just ask).<br />
* [[Weekly_meetings|Our Tuesday socials]] every Tuesday we have a social meet at the space from about 19:30. There is normally a large pizza order (currently £5 / person) for food, drink is BYOB (or buy donate to a beer-run). This is an excellent time to meet people and look about. <br />
<br />
As well as these there are the standard others: [http://twitter.com/londonhackspace twitter] and [http://www.facebook.com/londonhackspace facebook] there are also more specific options: [http://www.flickr.com/groups/londonhackspace/ flickr] has our photos; [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:londonhackspace thingiverse] has some of our [[Equipment/LaserCutter | laser cutter]] and [[Equipment/Makerbot_Cupcake | Makerbot]] designs (and files); our software is repo'd at [https://github.com/londonhackspace github]. We also have a [http://blog.london.hackspace.org.uk/ blog] which hosts photos & info on assorted projects.<br />
<br />
===Events===<br />
The space hosts a variety of events, from [[GettingStarted#Workshops|workshops]] and [[Projects:Lockpicking|lockpicking]] to [[Space_Extension_Party|parties]] and [[Project:Young_Hackspace|young hacker's]] days.<br />
<br />
All of these are announced on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list] and are put our [http://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/ events calendar].<br />
<br />
===Projects===<br />
The main project page is [[Projects| here]], as well as this there are assorted members projects [http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:AllPages&namespace=100 here]. In general projects progress when people work on them; if there is a public project you are interested in read the wiki page for it, ask around on [[IRC| IRC]] or the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] then go for it. <br />
<br />
No matter what the project (personal or public) these pages may help:<br />
* [[Suppliers|Suppliers]] lists local, national and internet based suppliers for all sorts of things. <br />
* [[Guides|Guides]] contain assorted "how-to's" (and some "how-not-to's") for tools around the space<br />
* [[Equipment| Equipment]], what we have. Be aware some tools '''[[require]]''' training (notably the [[Equipment/LaserCutter|laser cutter]] and the [[Equipment/Makerbot_Cupcake|Makerbot]], these are delicate, expensive, tools: if you don't know how to use them please ask).<br />
* [[Training_Directory|The training directory]] covers who to talk to about what.<br />
* [[Library| Our library]] contains a range of books (many more than listed here) that are free to use and cover a range of topics, members can borrow books but must list what they've borrowed on the [[Library#Borrowed|page]] (at the very bottom).<br />
* [[Workshops|Our workshops page]] covers upcoming workshops as well as those passed; the individual pages often contain much useful information (as well as possible contacts), for more see below.<br />
<br />
===Workshops===<br />
Workshops are organised by our members, they are announced on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] and the [[Workshops]] page. Most workshops are free but for some (especially those that supply equipment) you will have to pay for them although members will receive a discount. It's also worth noting that some of these workshops will have limited places or other constraints so make sure you check. <br />
<br />
Anyone can organise a workshop, it can be a 30 minute 'lightening talk' on what you do for a living (thats how the [[Workshops/Biohack_workshop|biohacking]] started) or a much longer, full weekend teaching session (eg the [[Workshops/Arduino_for_beginners|arduino workshops]]).<br />
<br />
If you want to run a workshop announce it on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list] and put it on the [[Workshops#Workshops_offered|page]] pick a date (check that nothing else is [http://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/ planned]) and go for it!<br />
<br />
The process is similar if there's a workshop you would like to see: ask about it on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list], and then put it on the [[Workshops#Workshops_Requested| request list]].<br />
===More information===</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Guides/Getting_started&diff=11254Guides/Getting started2011-03-02T15:28:12Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Projects */</p>
<hr />
<div>===Welcome!===<br />
This page is intended to help people who have never been to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Hackspace] before. <br />
<br />
[[Everyone]] should read [[Rules| the rules]] which covers things you can/can't do, as well as [[Faceplant| the faceplant list]] which details things you can do but would probably regret (mainly concerned with common tool related gotchas).<br />
<br />
===Just looking?===<br />
Not sure you want to be a member? Check our [[IRC|IRC]] channel (Warning: maybe NSFW) or [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] to get a feel for us; come along on a [[Weekly_meetings| Tuesday]] or arrange (via IRC or the list) to come along at another time.<br />
<br />
===Become a member===<br />
[http://london.hackspace.org.uk/signup.php This] is the website to go to to become a member, for detailed information how to sign up as well as why you should go [[Membership|here]]. <br />
<br />
Briefly: members get full access and stop us closing. No members = no space.<br />
<br />
Once you've set up the standing order please allow a couple of days for it to clear then come along to the space and ask someone to get you access (best to check on IRC that someone will be there).<br />
<br />
===Communication===<br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space The main mailing list] hosted on Google groups. The space is pretty loosely organised with the majority of information being sent out via our mailing list. This has a fairly high through put (google says at least 20 emails a day) so if you're busy/easily distracted consider using the digest mode. <br />
* [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space-infrastructure The infrastructure mailing list], less often used but a place for discussing projects to be carried out on the space itself (eg kitchen installation); much less used.<br />
* [[IRC|IRC]]. As well as the mailing list there is a fairly lively (although at times NSFW) IRC chat room that is used for more general discussion, feel free to join in, members get ops (just ask).<br />
* [[Weekly_meetings|Our Tuesday socials]] every Tuesday we have a social meet at the space from about 19:30. There is normally a large pizza order (currently £5 / person) for food, drink is BYOB (or buy donate to a beer-run). This is an excellent time to meet people and look about. <br />
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As well as these there are the standard others: [http://twitter.com/londonhackspace twitter] and [http://www.facebook.com/londonhackspace facebook] there are also more specific options: [http://www.flickr.com/groups/londonhackspace/ flickr] has our photos; [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:londonhackspace thingiverse] has some of our [[Equipment/LaserCutter | laser cutter]] and [[Equipment/Makerbot_Cupcake | Makerbot]] designs (and files); our software is repo'd at [https://github.com/londonhackspace github]. We also have a [http://blog.london.hackspace.org.uk/ blog] which hosts photos & info on assorted projects.<br />
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===Events===<br />
The space hosts a variety of events, from [[GettingStarted#Workshops|workshops]] and [[Projects:Lockpicking|lockpicking]] to [[Space_Extension_Party|parties]] and [[Project:Young_Hackspace|young hacker's]] days.<br />
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All of these are announced on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list] and are put our [http://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/ events calendar].<br />
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===Projects===<br />
The main project page is [[Projects| here]], as well as this there are assorted members projects [http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Special:AllPages&namespace=100 here]. In general projects progress when people work on them; if there is a public project you are interested in read the wiki page for it, ask around on [[IRC| IRC]] or the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] then go for it. <br />
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No matter what the project (personal or public) these pages may help:<br />
* [[Suppliers|Suppliers]] lists local, national and internet based suppliers for all sorts of things. <br />
* [[Guides|Guides]] contain assorted "how-to's" (and some "how-not-to's") for tools around the space<br />
* [[Equipment| Equipment]], what we have. Be aware some tools '''[[require]]''' training (notably the [[Equipment/LaserCutter|laser cutter]] and the [[Equipment/Makerbot_Cupcake|Makerbot]], these are delicate, expensive, tools: if you don't know how to use them please ask).<br />
* [[Training_Directory|The training directory]] covers who to talk to about what.<br />
* [[Library| Our library]] contains a range of books (many more than listed here) that are free to use and cover a range of topics, members can borrow books but must list what they've borrowed on the [[Library#Borrowed|page]] (at the very bottom).<br />
* [[Workshops|Our workshops page]] covers upcoming workshops as well as those passed; the individual pages often contain much useful information (as well as possible contacts), for more see below.<br />
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===Workshops===<br />
Workshops are organised by our members, they are announced on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space mailing list] and the [[Workshops]] page. Most workshops are free but for some (especially those that supply equipment) you will have to pay for them although members will receive a discount. It's also worth noting that some of these workshops will have limited places or other constraints so make sure you check. <br />
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Anyone can organise a workshop, it can be a 30 minute 'lightening talk' on what you do for a living (thats how the [[Workshops/Biohack_workshop|biohacking]] started) or a much longer, full weekend teaching session (eg the [[Workshops/Arduino_for_beginners|arduino workshops]]).<br />
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If you want to run a workshop announce it on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list] and put it on the [[Workshops#Workshops_offered|page]] pick a date (check that nothing else is [http://london.hackspace.org.uk/events/ planned]) and go for it!<br />
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The process is similar if there's a workshop you would like to see: ask about it on the [http://groups.google.com/group/london-hack-space list], and then put it on the [[Workshops#Workshops_Requested| request list]].<br />
===More information===</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Projects&diff=11221Projects2011-03-01T12:11:48Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Community */ ammended lockpicking link</p>
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<div>See also [[Sauce code]]. Please use "[[Projects/ProjectTitle]]" when making a link to a new project. And consider posting a photo/link on the [http://blog.london.hackspace.org.uk/ LHS blog].<br />
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== Projects documented on this wiki ==<br />
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''See [[Special:PrefixIndex/Projects/]] for projects not linked from here.''<br />
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[[Projects/1-web-interfaces-for-rc-vehicles|1-web-interfaces-for-rc-vehicles]]<br />
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[[Projects/25-hpamakers-reprap |#HPAMaker's RepRap]]<br />
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[[Makerbot]]<br />
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[[Projects/Wall Art and Hackspace Beautification| Wall Art and Hackspace Beautification]]<br />
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[[Projects/Project Identification using QR Codes|Project Identification using QR Codes]]<br />
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[[Projects/Jacob's Ladder|Jacob's ladder]]<br />
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[[Projects/ImMe|IM-Me]] - hacking the silly purple things<br />
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[[Projects/SgiO2|O2]] - getting the SGI machine working.<br />
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[[Projects/PizzaPrinter|PizzaPrinter]] - An insane concept for a printer that prints pizzas.<br />
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[[Projects/Racetrack|Race Track]] - More insanity<br />
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[[Projects/Multi point touch screen|Multi-point touch screen]]<br />
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[[Projects/MHD Engine|Magneto Hydrodynamic Engine]]<br />
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[[Pledges/CNC Mill|CNC Mill]]<br />
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[[Ubuntu Goblin]]<br />
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[[IRC Terminal]]<br />
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[[Projects/Turing Machine|Turing Machine]] Mechanical Turing Machine<br />
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[[Projects/MonoRail | hackspace monorail]]<br />
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[[Projects/Trebuchet | Trebuchet]]<br />
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[[Projects/Hackvan| Hackvan]] - The Toyota campervan<br />
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[[Projects/Vacuum_former| Vacuum former]] - Making our own<br />
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=== Software ===<br />
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[[Projects/Java-Rako|Candela]] - A Java API for controlling home lighting systems - initially those made by [http://www.rakocontrols.com/ Rako].<br />
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[[Projects/Open Source SDR|Software defined radio]]<br />
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[[Projects/RELaserSoftware| Reverse Engineering the software for the laser cutter]]<br />
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[[Projects/Inventory system|Inventory system for the hackspace]]<br />
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[[Projects/LHS Graphs and Visualizations|LHS Graphs and Visualizations]]<br />
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[[Projects/LayserCake| LayserCake]] - A script for splitting images so we can use the laser cutter to engrave them in greyscale.<br />
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[[Project:TrainSIM]] - reverse engineering Microsoft Trainsim to allow AI control, etc.<br />
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=== Biohacking ===<br />
Main page found here: [[Biohacking | biohacking]]<br />
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=== Wet stuff ===<br />
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[[Projects/HomeBrew|HomeBrew]] - fermentation<br />
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[[Projects/PCB Making|PCB Making]] - Printed Circuit Board Howto<br />
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[[Projects/PCB Etch Tank|PCB Etch Tank]] - Etch tank for PCB making<br />
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[[Projects/DIY Hazardous Disposal|DIY Hazardous Disposal]] - Chemical Hacking<br />
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[[Projects/Open soft drinks|Open soft drinks]]<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
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[[Projects/ArcadeMachine|Arcade machine]] - Information regarding the arcade machine in the back room<br />
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[[Projects/Electronic_Circuits|Circuits]] - An index of electronic circuits<br />
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[[Projects/Bifferboard|Bifferboards]] - Getting the bifferboards working.<br />
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[[Projects/HM55B|HM55B]] - compass module<br />
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[[Projects/Vodafone K3520|K3520]] - SMS interface<br />
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[[Projects/OsmocomBB|OsmocomBB]] - GSM baseband<br />
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==== Arduinos ====<br />
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[[Projects/Notification Board|Notification Board]] - The LED display in the space<br />
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[[Projects/0832 Controller|LCD display]] - library for the LED display<br />
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[[Projects/Alpha transceivers|Alpha transceivers]] - cheapish wireless communication<br />
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[[Projects/OpenSocaTester|OpenSocaTester]] - [working title] - An arduino-based multi-core cable tester<br />
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[[Projects/WiiMX|WiiMX]] - An arduino-based movement controller for moving lights<br />
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[[Projects/Ethernet_Arduino|Ethernet Arduino]] - Building Ethernet enabled Arduino boards.<br />
* Could we do a PCB-making + soldering workshop to make a bunch of [http://www.makestuff.eu/wordpress/?page_id=569 Nanduinos] instead since that's a hackspace project? [[User:JasperWallace|JasperWallace]]<br />
* I'm happy to help with making Nanduinos, but unless you really '''want''' to DIY, I recommend [[http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/index.html Teensy]] & [[http://fletchtronics.net/bumble-b-version-2-pre-order Bumble-B]] which are similar. [[User:ChrisMc|ChrisMc]]<br />
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[[Projects/YAAC|YAAC]] - Yet Another Arduino Clone.<br />
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[[Projects/4 In A Row - Donation Box|Projects/4 In A Row - Donation Box]] A donations box for the space.<br />
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[[Projects/UACs|UACs]] - Unashamed Arduino Clones.<br />
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[[Projects/LED Cube|LED Cube]] - small and simple LED Cube<br />
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[[Projects/Bloodbowl Scoreboard | Bloodbowl Scoreboard]]<br />
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=== Community ===<br />
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[[Projects/Tgimboej|Tgimboej]] - The Great Internet Migratory Box Of Electronics Junk<br />
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[[Projects:Lockpicking|Lockpicking]]<br />
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[[Projects/ProjectIdeaList|Projects Idea List]]<br />
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[[Kitchen]]<br />
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[[Projects/Hackspace Challenges | Hackspace Challenges]]<br />
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[[Projects/Interviews_with_members | Interviews with Hackspace members]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:londonhackspace Thingiverse "Things"] that were made at the London Hackspace.<br />
* [http://www.makestuff.eu/wordpress/?page_id=569 Nanduino] - Tiny and cheap AVR microcontroller board designed for the Hackspace PCB workshop<br />
* Electronic Circuits - [http://github.com/dsikar/London-Hackspace-Electronic-Circuits Git Repository]<br />
* [http://www.concurrency.cc/hardware/ccc Concurrency.cc board] - Freeduino that runs off 1 AA cell (actually not related to hackspace - just a cool arduino)<br />
* Dongleduino (< £5 arduino, native USB): http://icrobotics.co.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Dongleduino<br />
* [http://mjo.tc/atelier/2009/02/arduino-cli.html CLI build environment for Arduino]<br />
* [http://martybugs.net/wireless/biquad/ Wifi aerial]<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nortd/lasersaur-open-source-laser-cutter-0/posts Possible collaboration?] - Lasersaur</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Pledge:_Router&diff=10695Pledge: Router2011-02-17T12:46:50Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Pledges */</p>
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<div>==The Problem==<br />
We're currently using a Fonera 2.0n as our router, and a Bebox as our modem. They're both rather unstable.<br />
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We'd like to replace it with something running bog-standard linux/bsd that we can configure as we like. Screw pretty web-interfaces.<br />
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==The Hardware==<br />
<br />
We need both an ADSL2+ modem, and a router to sit in front of it, so...<br />
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Modem: [http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor120.html| Draytek Vigor 120] (£50)<br />
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Router: [http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12757| ALIX 6E1] (£109)<br />
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We can manage with the BeBox as the modem for a while, so we'll purchase the ALIX board first.<br />
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==Pledges==<br />
* £30 [[User:Jonty|Jonty]]<br />
* £30 [[User:Ms7821|Mark]]<br />
* £30 [[User:timm|timm]]<br />
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Running Total: '''£90'''<br />
<br />
Target: '''£160'''</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Pledge:_Router&diff=10694Pledge: Router2011-02-17T12:46:32Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Pledges */ timm donates £30 to a most noble cause</p>
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<div>==The Problem==<br />
We're currently using a Fonera 2.0n as our router, and a Bebox as our modem. They're both rather unstable.<br />
<br />
We'd like to replace it with something running bog-standard linux/bsd that we can configure as we like. Screw pretty web-interfaces.<br />
<br />
==The Hardware==<br />
<br />
We need both an ADSL2+ modem, and a router to sit in front of it, so...<br />
<br />
Modem: [http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor120.html| Draytek Vigor 120] (£50)<br />
<br />
Router: [http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12757| ALIX 6E1] (£109)<br />
<br />
We can manage with the BeBox as the modem for a while, so we'll purchase the ALIX board first.<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* £30 [[User:Jonty|Jonty]]<br />
* £30 [[User:Ms7821|Mark]]<br />
* £30 [[User:timm|timm]]]<br />
<br />
<br />
Running Total: '''£90'''<br />
<br />
Target: '''£160'''</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Group:Lockpicking&diff=10175Group:Lockpicking2011-02-08T10:35:27Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Summary */ added UK and ROI to interest areas.</p>
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<div>{{ProjectDetails|members=[[user:Timm|timm]], [[user:jonty|Jonty]], [[user:Ms7821|Mark]]}}<br />
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Project maintained by timm, contact on IRC<br />
==Summary==<br />
Encouraging the wonderful sport of Lockpicking in the UK and in the ROI.<br />
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There appears to be much interest in the wonderful Sport of Lockpicking. During the space warming party on 1 August 2010, a mini-workshop was held. The interest was simply amazing and many tried their best opening the few locks which were available.<br />
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==Equipment==<br />
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All lockpicking equipment is currently stored in a plastic box in the back storage room. Feel free to leave your picks and locks here or in your box if you don't want to carry them with you.<br />
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* Locks! We need many, many more locks.<br />
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Currently, we only have some locks (due to a very generous donation from the German Lockpicking SportClub). If anyone can come across any locks (like locks without the key -- useless for most but very useful for us :), please donate them to the Hackspace. <br />
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Regarding the quantity of locks, we should have at least a few hundred. This will assure that we have locks for all levels of lockpicking, from beginner's locks to locks for the more experienced.<br />
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==Ideas for the new London Lockpicking Sportgroup==<br />
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If you have any ideas for the lockpicking sportgroup, please pass them on, or discuss in [[Talk:Projects/Lockpicking]]<br />
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Suggestion: <br />
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* "Make your own pick set day". The grind wheel can be used to make each interested member their own pick set/ more sets for the hackspace. Very fun thing to do in my experience! -- Kal<br />
** "Make your own pick set day" would be a lovely idea. The metal strips on windscreen wipers make great tensioners. For picks, you need to find a metal which is strong but flexible (thin mealsaw blades do well). Opening locks with your own picks is really nice :) -- t.<br />
*** I came across this video tutorial for making picks from old butter knives [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-homemade-lock-pick-from-butter-knife-266727/ LINK] -- Johannes<br />
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==Pick sets==<br />
[[Projects/Lockpicking/Sportsets|More info]] about pick sets.<br />
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==Events==<br />
<br />
The next lockpicking sport session will be on Saturday 12 February 2011, from 3 p.m. onwards. <br />
There will be a SportShop for those who would like their very own sportset. <br />
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The lockpicking sport session is on the second Saturday afternoon of the month, from 3 p.m. <br />
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All are welcome regardless of experience or shoe size. Communal picks/tension tools are provided if you don't have your own.<br />
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==Recommended Reading==<br />
[[File:Lockpicking_wrong.jpg|thumb|right|How not to pick a lock]]<br />
Before you start lockpicking, reading some theory would be a good idea. <br />
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The MIT Guide to Lockpicking is very well written and will provide you with a very good introduction to lockpicking<br />
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[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/images/6/64/MITLockGuide.pdf MIT Guide to Lockpicking in English]<br />
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[http://www.ssdev.axs.de/wissen/mit-guide/index.htm MIT Guide to Lockpicking in German]<br />
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[http://www.ssdev.org/lockpicking/MIT_F/crochetage.html MIT Guide to Lockpicking in French]<br><br />
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Locksport International also has a very good guide:<br />
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[http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/ Locksport Guide to Lockpicking]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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They are now around six/seven Lockpicking Sport Clubs in the world. Due to much interest in this sport, much growth is expected in the coming years. Let us profit from their experience! <br />
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Clubs:<br />
* http://www.ssdev.org/SSDeV/start.php The world's first Lockpicking Sportclub! <br />
* http://www.toool.nl Lockpicking Sportclub in the Netherlands<br />
* http://foro.lockpicking.es/ Lockpicking Sportclub in Spain <br />
* http://www.lockpicking.ch/ SPASS, Lockpicking Sportclub in Switzerland <br />
* http://www.openlocks.at/ OpenLocks, Lockpicking Sportclub in Austria<br />
* http://locksport.com/ Locksport International<br />
* http://toool.us The USA Lockpicking Sportclub site<br />
* http://www.tog.ie Lockpicking at the Dublin Hackspace (yes, they're doing it too!)<br />
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Enough said ... Let's get our site in there soon!<br />
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Library:<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schuyler/lockpicks-by-open-locksport/posts/29980 Cool stuff happening in DC]<br />
* http://lockwiki.com/ very good wiki<br />
* http://www.sorgonet.com/security/hdlockpicking/<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1416&start=0 Good discussion on the legality]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1069 Glossary of technical terms]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10743 Lever locks]<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=1543 UK lock types]</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Other_Events&diff=9637Other Events2011-02-02T12:59:11Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* In Europe */</p>
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<div>==Now==<br />
* http://batc.tv/ch_live.php AMSAT-UK INTERNATIONAL SPACE COLLOQUIUM happening in Guildford, live stream of talks, some interesting eg cubesats<br />
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==Recurring==<br />
===In London===<br />
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'''See http://london2.org/''' for recurring events, especially [http://dorkbotlondon.org/ '''Dorkbot'''] (people doing strange things with electricity) and [http://www.gllug.org.uk/ '''GLLUG'''] (Greater London Linux User Group).<br />
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* http://darq.org.uk/: Free Unix Command Line Workshops every week in Shoreditch<br />
* http://hub.opensolaris.org/bin/view/User+Group+losug/ London Open Solaris User Group<br />
* http://www.socialtext.net/wikiwed/ Wiki Wednesday<br />
* http://london2600.org.uk/ Telecomms, security<br />
* http://dc4420.org/ Defcon (security)<br />
* http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/lates<br />
* http://oshug.org/ Open Source Hardware User Group<br />
* Tour of whitechapel bell foundry (Britain's oldest manufacturing company) - needs about 4-6 months notice and a fixed number of people (20)<br />
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===In UK===<br />
* [http://makerfaire.com/newcastle/2010/ Maker Faire], Newcastle, 13-14 March<br />
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===In Europe===<br />
* http://plumbercon.org/ (Vienna)<br />
* http://eth-0.nl/ (Den Oever)<br />
* http://events.ccc.de/congress/ and CCC Camp (Berlin)<br />
* http://www.fosdem.org/ (Belgium)<br />
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===Internationally===<br />
* http://dorkbot.org/ Various cities globally<br />
* http://www.2600.org/meetings/ Various cities globally<br />
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==Upcoming==<br />
<br />
===In London===<br />
* [http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/our-events-detail.php?id=0000000002 London Model Engineering Exhibition] 21-23 January 2011. For those interested in the engineering side of things. A good place to pick up tools, parts, and materials. Usually focused on steam, rockets, indoor flying, and exceptionally detailed models built from scratch.<br />
* [http://www.kinetica-artfair.com/ Kinetica Art Fair] 4-6 February 2011<br />
* [http://www.radiofairs.co.uk/ West London Radio & Electronics Fair] 17th April 2001<br />
<br />
===In UK===<br />
* Whitstable [http://www.kentishflats.co.uk/page.dsp?area=1399 wind farm]/[http://www.undergroundkent.co.uk/maunsell_towers.htm sea forts]<br />
* Visit to [http://www.underthepier.com/index.htm Tim Hunkin's exhibition] at Southwold, combined with a highly scientific tour of the [http://brewerytours.adnams.co.uk/ Adnam's brewery].<br />
* [http://makerfaireuk.com/ Maker Faire], Newcastle, 12-13 March 2011<br />
* [http://www.teslacoiling.co.uk/events UK Teslathon] October 30/31, Cambridge<br />
* [http://2011.totallydiy.co.uk/content Totally Tools], Birmingham 6-8 February 2011<br />
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===In Europe===<br />
* http://events.ccc.de/2010/08/10/chaos-communication-camp-2011/, 10-14 August near Berlin<br />
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===Non-geographic / virtual / broadcast===<br />
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*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x9xjb Random and Pseudorandom] 13 Jan, BBC Radio 4, 9am<br />
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==Visited / Past Events==<br />
===In London===<br />
* [http://dorkcamp.eventwax.com/dorkboat DorkBoatLondon10 sailing at 4:45pm, 11th September 2010]<br />
* [http://www.ukuug.org/events/opentech2010/ OpenTech, 11 September 2010]<br />
===In UK===<br />
* [http://www.tnmoc.org/vcf-gb.aspx Vintage Computer Festival at The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park] -- This is over now, it was very successful. Thanks to all that attended, we are hoping to hold another one at some point!<br />
* [http://www.tomscott.com/soundmirrors/ Trip to Sound Mirrors in Denge] - 2010-07-18<br />
* [http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/britishsciencefestival/ British Science Festival, 14-19 September]. This year in Aston: a week long series of lectures on various sciences (physical, chemical, mathematical, soft, etc.).<br />
* [http://www.plasashow.com/ PLASA, 12-15 September 2010]<br />
* NortHACKton are having a [http://northackton.stdin.co.uk/wiki/Pinball_evening_2010 Pinball session] on November 28th (changed: was 27th). London hackspace people also welcome, subject to limits on space - contact [[User:Artag|Artag]] for more details.<br />
===In Europe===<br />
* [http://www.aec.at/festival_about_en.php Ars Electronica 2-11 September 2010], Linz</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Archive:Events/Space_Extension_Party/Planning&diff=9298Archive:Events/Space Extension Party/Planning2011-01-27T11:31:44Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Sample schedule */ added myself, timm, to lockpicking</p>
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<div>== Date ==<br />
Sunday February 6, 2011 at 1:00pm <br />
==Publicity==<br />
====Calendar events====<br />
* [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119277681475127 Facebook event]<br />
* [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/7556509/ENG/London/London-Hackspace-Extension-Party/London-Hackspace-Laboratory-24 Upcoming event]<br />
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/London_Hackspace_Extension_Party Hackspaces.org Event]<br />
====Media coverage====<br />
* Blog coverage:<br />
** I'll get on to the [http://londonist.com/ Londonist] and [http://blog.makezine.com/ Makezine] to write a blog post nearer the time (2-3 weeks?). We got a really good response from them in the past. --[[User:Teabot|Teabot]]<br />
*** I spoke to Matt from Londonist a while back about Hackspace so I'll drop him an email. He promised to come along at some point! [[User:Russ|Russ]]<br />
** Ask cory to give us a plug on BoingBoing<br />
** Also try the [http://blog.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse blog] - could link to [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:londonhackspace our things]<br />
** Suppliers' blogs: [https://www.earthshineelectronics.com/ Earthshine], [http://oomlout.co.uk Oomlout]<br />
** Others: Any sewing/knitting/lock-picking blogs?<br />
* '''Special guest appearance:''' London Hackspace visitor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Doctorow Cory] in his capacity as the author of '[http://craphound.com/makers/about/ Makers]' - perhaps cutting/desoldering a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbon_cable ribbon cable] to open the new unit :-)<br />
* We've received a [[Press|little interest]] from mainstream media in the past. Should we approach these organisations to try and get some coverage? Perhaps even more relevant now given the 'siliconroundabout' hype.<br />
<br />
====Advertising====<br />
* Is it worth buying some online ads? We tried Facebook last time - was it a success? I have a free Google Adwords voucher if that is of any use --[[User:Teabot|Teabot]]<br />
* Flyers in local hardware stores<br />
** [http://www.hamaracrylic.co.uk/ Hamar Acrylic]<br />
** [http://www.modelshop.co.uk/ 4D models]<br />
** [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=tyzack+shoreditch+high+street&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=tyzack&hnear=Shoreditch+High+St,+London+E1&cid=4572915415217354972 C W Tyzack] <br />
** [http://www.travisperkins.co.uk/contact/branches/detail.asp?bounceback=/contact/branches/advanced/default.asp&costcentre=0220# Travis Perkins]<br />
** [http://www.leylandsdm.co.uk/branches.html#hackney Leyland SDM]<br />
<br />
==Preparation==<br />
===Cleaning===<br />
* Since our move into unit 23 there is still a lot of stuff that needs to find a home.<br />
* Currently there is quite a bit of junk just sitting in the middle of the floor.<br />
* We need a strategy to clear this up in time for the party.<br />
=====Suggested strategy=====<br />
* Hold a '[[Space Extension Party/Planning/Cleaning_day|cleaning day]]'.<br />
* Plan and purchase any additional storage solutions before the cleaning day.<br />
<br />
===Maintenance=== <br />
* Ensure that the Makerbot and Laser cutter are fully operational<br />
===Improvements===<br />
* We could improve accessibility for new members with more interior signage. We could label areas, large tools, projects - perhaps have the signs on the ceiling for easier navigation of the space.<br />
** in the style of tube signs :p<br />
* Produce a map of the space and time table of events so that visitors can find their own way around if they so wish.<br />
* Better exterior signage to get people to the space would also help - more signs at the entrance to Cremer Business Centre for example.<br />
<br />
Can we get some footage of general day-to-day shenanigans and hackery that goes on and maybe have a looping projection of it running during the day? [[User:fridgehead|Fridgehead]]<br />
<br />
==Displays==<br />
* Would be nice to have some kind of project display area to showcase what kind of things are done at the space. Projects with immediate appeal:<br />
** Anything Kinect related<br />
** The Quadcopter build<br />
** Lasercut stuff - There have been some beautiful builds lately: puzzle box, Tetris/Mario pieces etc.<br />
** 3D printed stuff - some members are building RepRaps currently?<br />
** The laser projector, with or without the laser harp<br />
** I'll see if i can bring in Evil Bear - [[User:Fridgehead|Fridgehead]]<br />
** I'd like to do a kinect / VJ set with the projector if i can get it done in time = [[User:Oni|Oni]]<br />
<br />
==Demonstrations==<br />
* Last year's event was a little unstructured. We could make it more inviting with a running timetable of short talks, presentations, and demonstrations. This would reduce time-spent with individual demonstrations and introductions. Sample topics:<br />
** Tools (Laser cutter, Makerbot)<br />
** What is an Arduino etc.<br />
** How to pick a lock<br />
** What is Bio-hacking<br />
** Brain-computer interface<br />
** Projects (?)<br />
* Might be nice to highlight some of the other skills practiced at the Space for broader appeal:<br />
** Sewing<br />
** Knitting<br />
** Bio-hacking<br />
** Lock picking<br />
<br />
Is the old dirty workshop getting repurposed? It could make a good demo/presentation space<br />
====Sample schedule====<br />
'''Please note:''' I completely made this up - so it may be crap. Assuming 15 minute slots giving a 15 minute break between talks:<br />
<br />
{|border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
|'''When''' || '''Title''' || '''Who'''<br />
|-<br />
| 14:00 || London Hackspace - an introduction || <br />
|-<br />
| 14:30 || Arduino overview - an example project (the board?) || <br />
|-<br />
| 15:00 || Rapid prototyping with a Laser Cutter || [[User:Eb4890|Eb4890]], [[User:Fridgehead|Fridgehead]]<br />
|-<br />
| 15:30 || 3D printing with the Makerbot || <br />
|-<br />
| 16:00 || Introduction to hackspace systems (doorbot/electric meter/IRC/etc) ??|| <br />
|-<br />
| 16:30 || Bio-hacking - A short introduction || <br />
|-<br />
| 17:00 || Lock-picking as a sport || timm <br />
|-<br />
| 17:30 || ''BBQ begins'' || <br />
|-<br />
| 18:30 || Demonstration of sparkles, hopefully with music synchronised beats || [[User:Eb4890| eb4899]] <br />
|}<br />
<br />
* I like the idea of the "rapid prototyping using a laser cutter", perhaps we could have an "improv" moment with a member of the audience yelling out an object and 15 minutes later we've got it prototyped in perspex - I volunteer for laser cutting/inkscape/sketchup demos - [[User:Fridgehead|Fridgehead]]<br />
** In which case you should run it as you see fit - I really like the improv idea! - ''"Whose spline is it anyway?"'' --[[User:Teabot|Elliot]]<br />
* We could overlap some things, we have the space, makerbot might need longer to build something. I'll help out on the laser cutting, but I'm not so hot on boxing/3d stuff. Also it would be good if we had longer scheduled workshops/tutorials soon after the open day to get people working quickly. I'll postpone my inkscape tutorial until after the open day. --[[User:Eb4890|Eb4890]]<br />
<br />
==Promotional materials==<br />
* Free Hackspace keyrings?<br />
* nametags!! Not only are they cool if lasercut but they'll be handy for new people - tomw<br />
<br />
==Food & drink==<br />
* Licensed bar<br />
* Unusual beers<br />
* Hacker cake contest - think: [http://www.geekologie.com/2008/10/08/mb-cake-1.jpg circuits], [http://karenm77.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/robot-cake1.jpg robots], [http://resource.mmgn.com/Gallery/full/Y89CZJWQ.jpg gaming]<br />
* BBQ - [[User:Solexious|Solexious]]<br />
** we should shape the bbq food in geeky ways - tomw<br />
* crazy icecream cocktails</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Group:Lockpicking&diff=8563Group:Lockpicking2011-01-11T12:46:44Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Events */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ProjectDetails|members=[[user:Timm|timm]], [[user:ciaran.mooney|Ciarán]], [[user:jonty|Jonty]], [[user:Ms7821|Mark]]}}<br />
<br />
Project maintained by timm, contact on IRC<br />
==Summary==<br />
Encouraging the wonderful sport of Lockpicking in London <br />
<br />
There appears to be much interest in the wonderful Sport of Lockpicking. During the space warming party on 1 August 2010, a mini-workshop was held. The interest was simply amazing and many tried their best opening the few locks which were available.<br />
<br />
==Equipment==<br />
<br />
All lockpicking equipment is currently stored in a plastic box in the back storage room. Feel free to leave your picks and locks here or in your box if you don't want to carry them with you.<br />
<br />
* Locks! We need many, many more locks.<br />
<br />
Currently, we only have some locks (due to a very generous donation from the German Lockpicking SportClub). If anyone can come across any locks (like locks without the key -- useless for most but very useful for us :), please donate them to the Hackspace. <br />
<br />
Regarding the quantity of locks, we should have at least a few hundred. This will assure that we have locks for all levels of lockpicking, from beginner's locks to locks for the more experienced.<br />
<br />
==Ideas for the new London Lockpicking Sportgroup==<br />
<br />
If you have any ideas for the lockpicking sportgroup, please pass them on, or discuss in [[Talk:Projects/Lockpicking]]<br />
<br />
Suggestion: <br />
<br />
* "Make your own pick set day". The grind wheel can be used to make each interested member their own pick set/ more sets for the hackspace. Very fun thing to do in my experience! -- Kal<br />
** "Make your own pick set day" would be a lovely idea. The metal strips on windscreen wipers make great tensioners. For picks, you need to find a metal which is strong but flexible (thin mealsaw blades do well). Opening locks with your own picks is really nice :) -- t.<br />
*** I came across this video tutorial for making picks from old butter knives [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-homemade-lock-pick-from-butter-knife-266727/ LINK] -- Johannes<br />
<br />
==Pick sets==<br />
[[Projects/Lockpicking/Sportsets|More info]] about pick sets.<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
The next lockpicking sport session will be on Saturday 12 February 2011, from 3 p.m. onwards. <br />
There will be a SportShop for those who would like their very own sportset. <br />
<br />
The lockpicking sport session is on the second Saturday afternoon of the month, from 3 p.m. <br />
<br />
All are welcome regardless of experience or shoe size. Communal picks/tension tools are provided if you don't have your own.<br />
<br />
==Recommended Reading==<br />
[[File:Lockpicking_wrong.jpg|thumb|right|How not to pick a lock]]<br />
Before you start lockpicking, reading some theory would be a good idea. <br />
<br />
The MIT Guide to Lockpicking is very well written and will provide you with a very good introduction to lockpicking<br />
<br />
[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/images/6/64/MITLockGuide.pdf MIT Guide to Lockpicking in English]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.axs.de/wissen/mit-guide/index.htm MIT Guide to Lockpicking in German]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.org/lockpicking/MIT_F/crochetage.html MIT Guide to Lockpicking in French]<br><br />
<br />
Locksport International also has a very good guide:<br />
<br />
[http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/ Locksport Guide to Lockpicking]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
<br />
They are now around six/seven Lockpicking Sport Clubs in the world. Due to much interest in this sport, much growth is expected in the coming years. Let us profit from their experience! <br />
<br />
Clubs:<br />
* http://www.ssdev.org/SSDeV/start.php The world's first Lockpicking Sportclub! <br />
* http://www.toool.nl Lockpicking Sportclub in the Netherlands<br />
* http://foro.lockpicking.es/ Lockpicking Sportclub in Spain <br />
* http://www.lockpicking.ch/ SPASS, Lockpicking Sportclub in Switzerland <br />
* http://www.openlocks.at/ OpenLocks, Lockpicking Sportclub in Austria<br />
* http://locksport.com/ Locksport International<br />
* http://toool.us The USA Lockpicking Sportclub site<br />
* http://www.tog.ie Lockpicking at the Dublin Hackspace (yes, they're doing it too!)<br />
<br />
Enough said ... Let's get our site in there soon!<br />
<br />
Library:<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schuyler/lockpicks-by-open-locksport/posts/29980 Cool stuff happening in DC]<br />
* http://lockwiki.com/ very good wiki<br />
* http://www.sorgonet.com/security/hdlockpicking/<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1416&start=0 Good discussion on the legality]</div>192.48.146.5https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Group:Lockpicking&diff=8541Group:Lockpicking2011-01-11T10:23:54Z<p>192.48.146.5: /* Recommended Reading */ added locksport guide.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ProjectDetails|members=[[user:Timm|timm]], [[user:ciaran.mooney|Ciarán]], [[user:jonty|Jonty]], [[user:Ms7821|Mark]]}}<br />
<br />
Project maintained by timm, contact on IRC<br />
==Summary==<br />
Encouraging the wonderful sport of Lockpicking in London <br />
<br />
There appears to be much interest in the wonderful Sport of Lockpicking. During the space warming party on 1 August 2010, a mini-workshop was held. The interest was simply amazing and many tried their best opening the few locks which were available.<br />
<br />
==Equipment==<br />
<br />
All lockpicking equipment is currently stored in a plastic box in the back storage room. Feel free to leave your picks and locks here or in your box if you don't want to carry them with you.<br />
<br />
* Locks! We need many, many more locks.<br />
<br />
Currently, we only have some locks (due to a very generous donation from the German Lockpicking SportClub). If anyone can come across any locks (like locks without the key -- useless for most but very useful for us :), please donate them to the Hackspace. <br />
<br />
Regarding the quantity of locks, we should have at least a few hundred. This will assure that we have locks for all levels of lockpicking, from beginner's locks to locks for the more experienced.<br />
<br />
==Ideas for the new London Lockpicking Sportgroup==<br />
<br />
If you have any ideas for the lockpicking sportgroup, please pass them on, or discuss in [[Talk:Projects/Lockpicking]]<br />
<br />
Suggestion: <br />
<br />
* "Make your own pick set day". The grind wheel can be used to make each interested member their own pick set/ more sets for the hackspace. Very fun thing to do in my experience! -- Kal<br />
** "Make your own pick set day" would be a lovely idea. The metal strips on windscreen wipers make great tensioners. For picks, you need to find a metal which is strong but flexible (thin mealsaw blades do well). Opening locks with your own picks is really nice :) -- t.<br />
*** I came across this video tutorial for making picks from old butter knives [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-homemade-lock-pick-from-butter-knife-266727/ LINK] -- Johannes<br />
<br />
==Pick sets==<br />
[[Projects/Lockpicking/Sportsets|More info]] about pick sets.<br />
<br />
==Events==<br />
<br />
The next lockpicking sport session will be on Saturday 12 February 2011, from 3 p.m. onwards. <br />
There will be a SportShop for those who would like their very own sportset. <br />
<br />
The lockpicking sport session is on the second Saturday afternoon of the month, from 3 p.m. <br />
<br />
All are welcome regardless of experience or shoe size.<br />
<br />
==Recommended Reading==<br />
[[File:Lockpicking_wrong.jpg|thumb|right|How not to pick a lock]]<br />
Before you start lockpicking, reading some theory would be a good idea. <br />
<br />
The MIT Guide to Lockpicking is very well written and will provide you with a very good introduction to lockpicking<br />
<br />
[http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/w/images/6/64/MITLockGuide.pdf MIT Guide to Lockpicking in English]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.axs.de/wissen/mit-guide/index.htm MIT Guide to Lockpicking in German]<br />
<br />
[http://www.ssdev.org/lockpicking/MIT_F/crochetage.html MIT Guide to Lockpicking in French]<br><br />
<br />
Locksport International also has a very good guide:<br />
<br />
[http://locksport.com/index.php/discover-lockpicking/l-i-guide/ Locksport Guide to Lockpicking]<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
<br />
They are now around six/seven Lockpicking Sport Clubs in the world. Due to much interest in this sport, much growth is expected in the coming years. Let us profit from their experience! <br />
<br />
Clubs:<br />
* http://www.ssdev.org/SSDeV/start.php The world's first Lockpicking Sportclub! <br />
* http://www.toool.nl Lockpicking Sportclub in the Netherlands<br />
* http://foro.lockpicking.es/ Lockpicking Sportclub in Spain <br />
* http://www.lockpicking.ch/ SPASS, Lockpicking Sportclub in Switzerland <br />
* http://www.openlocks.at/ OpenLocks, Lockpicking Sportclub in Austria<br />
* http://locksport.com/ Locksport International<br />
* http://toool.us The USA Lockpicking Sportclub site<br />
* http://www.tog.ie Lockpicking at the Dublin Hackspace (yes, they're doing it too!)<br />
<br />
Enough said ... Let's get our site in there soon!<br />
<br />
Library:<br />
* [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schuyler/lockpicks-by-open-locksport/posts/29980 Cool stuff happening in DC]<br />
* http://lockwiki.com/ very good wiki<br />
* http://www.sorgonet.com/security/hdlockpicking/<br />
* [http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1416&start=0 Good discussion on the legality]</div>192.48.146.5