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The London Hackspace has a huge mix of equipment for all manner of purposes, and it grows depending on the demands of it's members. It is usually owned by the LHS itself or occasionally on extended loan from a member and marked as such. | The London Hackspace has a huge mix of equipment for all manner of purposes, and it grows depending on the demands of it's members. It is usually owned by the LHS itself or occasionally on extended loan from a member and marked as such. | ||
== | ==Using equipment== | ||
=== | ===Assumption of competance=== | ||
Most basic items of equipment do not have a training requirement, and as part of your membership it is assumed that if you're using one of these tools then you have enough skill to use it without damaging yourself, others or the tool. | |||
Basic ability does not always imply skilled use however, so it is still recommended you look into the "proper" way to use a tool. You may learn some nifty expert tricks in the process! | |||
===Training requirements=== | |||
The larger, more complex or expensive pieces of equipment will generally have training requirements to use them. This is usually at least a primer; enough to get basic use from the equipment without harming you or it. The wiki page for each piece of equipment should list the training requirements and any schedule or sign-up proceedure for aquiring the training. As such you may not be able to get training ''on demand'' (EG; at the last minute), so it's always advisable to get trained as soon as you're able for future use. | |||
===Access Control=== | |||
"ACnodes" are steadily being fitted to the pieces of equipment that require training. This associates a members access card with a database of who has received training to use it, and disables the equipment if either no card is produced or the card does not show you've been trained to use the equipment in question. It's also should prevent equipment being left unattended while in use and improve usage logging. | |||
Swapping cards with someone who is trained so you can use it counts as circumvention of a safety device and will earn you both cross words from an LHS representative. | |||
==Maintaining equipment== | ==Maintaining equipment== | ||
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EG; A chisel handle breaking when being used to carve wood with a wood-mallet would likely be considered the tool wearing out and the space deciding on replacement. A chisel handle breaking because you used it as a crowbar to tear open a toaster is your fault and you'll be expected to replace it yourself. | EG; A chisel handle breaking when being used to carve wood with a wood-mallet would likely be considered the tool wearing out and the space deciding on replacement. A chisel handle breaking because you used it as a crowbar to tear open a toaster is your fault and you'll be expected to replace it yourself. | ||
==Rule of thumb== | |||
If you're not sure about maintaining a piece of equipment; ask. | If you're not sure about using or maintaining a piece of equipment; ask. | ||
Check the wiki, check with the maintainer, check the IRC, check the mailing list, check with a trustee. Most of all, check the '''[[Rules|rules]]'''. | Check the wiki, check with the maintainer, check the IRC, check the mailing list, check with a trustee. Most of all, check the '''[[Rules|rules]]'''. | ||
==Getting new equipment== | |||
===Pledges=== | |||
Please see the [[Pledges]] page for more in-depth information. | |||
The most reliable method for getting new equipment for the space is the collective enthusiasm of it's members. If you think we need a piece of equipment, make a proposal on the mailing list to gauge interest. If there is interest then you create a [[Pledges|pledge page]] here on the wiki and encourage people to back it with an amount toward the cost. | |||
When the pledge goal is met, the pledging members pay their money to the LHS and the item is usually purchaced by a trustee unless someone else has negotiated the purchace. | |||
===Gifts and loans=== | |||
We have a [[Wishlist|wish list]] of items that would be very nice but haven't had enough support to purchace yet. Usually upgrades to equipment we are getting by with fine so far or sundries that don't usually nessesitate a pledge. | |||
Some people are kind enough to offer equipment to the LHS for free, either on loan (wether for a particular length of time or long-term) or entirely gifting it. Sadly we will only ever have a finite amount of storage space, and likewise only a finite demand for a tool, so not every item will be accepted. This may seem ingracious, but please check with the [http://groups.google.co.uk/group/london-hack-space mailing list] if we have space and demand for it before bringing it to the space. | |||
For more in-depth information on this, see [[Bringing_items_to_the_space]]. | |||
If you're not a member but wish to donate equipment, please contact [https://london.hackspace.org.uk/organisation/ the directors]. | |||
=Current equipment= | =Current equipment= | ||
Don't see a piece of equipment we have in the lists below? Maybe no one's created a wiki page for it yet! | |||
If you create a page using the equipment template it will '''automatically''' create it an entry on this page. Use one of the existing sub-categories, or it will appear in the "other" section at the bottom. | |||
==Electronics== | ==Electronics== | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 29 May 2013
Our equipment and how we manage it
The London Hackspace has a huge mix of equipment for all manner of purposes, and it grows depending on the demands of it's members. It is usually owned by the LHS itself or occasionally on extended loan from a member and marked as such.
Using equipment
Assumption of competance
Most basic items of equipment do not have a training requirement, and as part of your membership it is assumed that if you're using one of these tools then you have enough skill to use it without damaging yourself, others or the tool.
Basic ability does not always imply skilled use however, so it is still recommended you look into the "proper" way to use a tool. You may learn some nifty expert tricks in the process!
Training requirements
The larger, more complex or expensive pieces of equipment will generally have training requirements to use them. This is usually at least a primer; enough to get basic use from the equipment without harming you or it. The wiki page for each piece of equipment should list the training requirements and any schedule or sign-up proceedure for aquiring the training. As such you may not be able to get training on demand (EG; at the last minute), so it's always advisable to get trained as soon as you're able for future use.
Access Control
"ACnodes" are steadily being fitted to the pieces of equipment that require training. This associates a members access card with a database of who has received training to use it, and disables the equipment if either no card is produced or the card does not show you've been trained to use the equipment in question. It's also should prevent equipment being left unattended while in use and improve usage logging.
Swapping cards with someone who is trained so you can use it counts as circumvention of a safety device and will earn you both cross words from an LHS representative.
Maintaining equipment
Maintainance
A lot of tools, particularly the more expensive or complex ones, will have one or more nominated maintainers. A piece of equipment will usually have an associated wiki page listing it. If a piece of equipment has a maintainer, do not attempt to repair or maintain it yourself without their express permission. Having a maintainer usually means the equipment has special requirements for it's upkeep that may not be obvious to even a trained user. If a piece of equipment has no maintainer, it means LHC assumes those capable of using it are also capable of doing the running maintainance to it.
Hacking and modding equipment
You are not allowed to do this. Equipment is there for everyone to use, and they expect it to be left in a standard reliable state. If "maintainance" starts to require making permenant changes to the equipment, you get permission from the mailing list first before starting work on it.
Consumables
A lot of equipment has some element that is used up in use. Basic consumables are often bought by the LHS itself, but more specialised consumables (EG; liquid nitrogen, biological reagents, laser tubes) are both infrequently purchaced and expensive, so will normally require a pledge to gather funds. There are also fairly regular group-purchaces arranged through the mailing list for more ad-hoc demands such as specific electrical componants.
Damage and replacement
LHS assumes that unless there's an explicit training requirement that you are skilled enough to use the equipment you wish to use. If a member damages or destroys a tool through misuse that member will be expected to contribute to it's replacement or repair cost, either in full or in part depending on the situation. Damage or destruction through normal use can be considered wear & tear and will not usually be directed at the last user, though a contribution to replacement is normal.
EG; A chisel handle breaking when being used to carve wood with a wood-mallet would likely be considered the tool wearing out and the space deciding on replacement. A chisel handle breaking because you used it as a crowbar to tear open a toaster is your fault and you'll be expected to replace it yourself.
Rule of thumb
If you're not sure about using or maintaining a piece of equipment; ask. Check the wiki, check with the maintainer, check the IRC, check the mailing list, check with a trustee. Most of all, check the rules.
Getting new equipment
Pledges
Please see the Pledges page for more in-depth information.
The most reliable method for getting new equipment for the space is the collective enthusiasm of it's members. If you think we need a piece of equipment, make a proposal on the mailing list to gauge interest. If there is interest then you create a pledge page here on the wiki and encourage people to back it with an amount toward the cost.
When the pledge goal is met, the pledging members pay their money to the LHS and the item is usually purchaced by a trustee unless someone else has negotiated the purchace.
Gifts and loans
We have a wish list of items that would be very nice but haven't had enough support to purchace yet. Usually upgrades to equipment we are getting by with fine so far or sundries that don't usually nessesitate a pledge.
Some people are kind enough to offer equipment to the LHS for free, either on loan (wether for a particular length of time or long-term) or entirely gifting it. Sadly we will only ever have a finite amount of storage space, and likewise only a finite demand for a tool, so not every item will be accepted. This may seem ingracious, but please check with the mailing list if we have space and demand for it before bringing it to the space.
For more in-depth information on this, see Bringing_items_to_the_space.
If you're not a member but wish to donate equipment, please contact the directors.
Current equipment
Don't see a piece of equipment we have in the lists below? Maybe no one's created a wiki page for it yet!
If you create a page using the equipment template it will automatically create it an entry on this page. Use one of the existing sub-categories, or it will appear in the "other" section at the bottom.
Electronics
Soldering etc PCB tank
Test equipment
Computing
Public machines, servers, etc
Fabrication
CNC
Located in;
3D printer area, Ground floor |
No maintainer listed
|
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 12:01:38 by [[]] |
Located in;
3D printer area, Ground floor |
Is maintained by;
Edtse88 |
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php Check the Tools Status Page
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 12:06:51 by [[]] |
Located in;
Ground Floor, Woodshop |
Is maintained by;
Jonathan |
Requires training
|
Unknown ACnode status
|
Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php View tool status
|
Last updated;
19 August 2024 07:32:52 by [[]] |
Located in;
3D printer area, Ground floor |
No maintainer listed
|
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php Check the Tools Status Page
|
Last updated;
13 August 2024 12:54:20 by [[]] |
Located in;
Ground Floor, Metal Workshop |
Is maintained by;
Padski, YetiFiasco, Russ |
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Https://london.hackspace.org.uk/members/tools.php View tool status
|
Last updated;
28 November 2024 11:17:00 by [[]] |
Laser cutter 3D printer Mini mill
Woodworking
Metalworking
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
14 December 2022 08:39:16 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking Shop |
Is maintained by;
Machine Shop Team, Liam, Tim and Dean |
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:18:56 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Toby Molyneux |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:21:19 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop (Use only in cage) |
Is maintained by;
Toby Molyneux |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Out of Order
|
Last updated;
1 September 2022 08:52:24 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
21 January 2022 12:54:36 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking Shop |
Is maintained by;
Machine Shop Team - lead is Toby |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
25 June 2024 11:37:23 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Machine Shop Team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
13 August 2024 21:22:21 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking Shop |
Is maintained by;
Machine Shop Team - lead is Toby |
Requires training
|
ACnode restricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:21:39 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Yetifiasco |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
21 January 2022 12:56:11 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Machine Shop Team |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:21:57 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:22:10 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:22:26 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
5 November 2024 13:25:07 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Tim, Des, Dean, Liam |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:23:04 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Good working order
|
Last updated;
5 September 2024 12:52:23 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Tim, Des, Dean, Liam |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
17 December 2024 11:20:33 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:23:59 by [[]] |
Located in;
Metalworking shop |
Is maintained by;
Toby Molyneux |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:24:13 by [[]] |
Located in;
Cage |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Doesn't require training
|
Unrestricted
|
Awaiting EX2 Setup
|
Last updated;
2 September 2024 08:21:02 by [[]] |
Located in;
Fab shop |
Is maintained by;
Metalshop team |
Requires training
|
Unrestricted
|
New, Awaiting Setup
|
Last updated;
17 December 2024 11:26:16 by [[]] |
Scientific
Biology
Chemistry
High voltage
Physics
Hand tools
Maintainance
Bike tools
Cleaning
Kitchen
Crafts
Gardening
Office equipment
Audio/Visual
Safety
Other
Former equipment
Link to page showing all tools classed "scrapped"
