Guides/Bringing items to the space

One of the hackspace's greatest assets is it's physical space. But with so many members it is quite a challenge to keep the space free of clutter. It is also requires a lot of effort to keep the space organized and tidy. Be considerate when donating or storing items at the space.

If you are considering bringing any item to the space that you do not intend to keep in your personal storage then follow these handy check lists!

Donations to the space

Before donating use the following points as a guide:

• Is it on our wishlist? - if your item is not on our wishlist then please check on IRC or the mailing list before bringing it into the space.
• Will you be upset if it is thrown away? - If it would be difficult for the average hacker to comprehend the intrinstic hack-value of your item then it may be thrown away. Any items that will not fit through our 3 week disposal process may be thrown out without warning. If this does not appeal then it might be better not to donate your item.
• Does it meet any of the following criteria? - If it doesn't then we probably do not want it thanks:
  • Is a tool useful for the types of hacking that take place at the space.
  • Is a common part/component that is not scrap.
  • In working order and has a resonable resale value.
  • Can be easily stripped for high value parts.

Other options

If your item isn't needed by the space but you still think it's of value and can't bear to throw it away, there are still some other options for reuse:

1. Create an entry on the swap shop and someone might get in touch to take it off your hands.
2. Put items of value in our eBay bin and someone will sell it to raise funds for the space.

Storing items for your use

Store whatever you like in your personal box. For items that you want to store outside of your personal box use the following points as a guide before bringing it to the space.

• Be courteous - Please check on IRC or the mailing list before bringing the item into the space.
• Will the item be actively worked on? - If you do not intend to use or work on the item in the immediate future then try and keep it at home until you can actually use it. If you haven't used an item for a couple of weeks then try and take it home.
• Label items with your name - if your name is not on it then there is a high chance that it might be thrown away. This is especially true of it tems that will not fit through our 3 week disposal process.
• Remove items when you are finished with them - If you find that you are no longer working on an item or you haven't worked on it for a couple of weeks then take it home.
• You are responsible for storing your item appropriately - Find an appropriate home in the space for your item and keep it there when not in use. Unlabelled items that have not been stored properly could get thrown out.