London Hackspace

The London Hackspace is a non-profit hackerspace in central London: a community-run workshop where people come to share tools and knowledge.

Location: NW10 6HF Our tools and equipment The Rules Code of Conduct		Getting started Weekly Open Evening: Wednesday Chat with us on Discord Subscribe to our mailing list Follow @londonhackspace How to Join London Hackspace		Become a member! Donate items from our wishlist Pledge for new equipment Propose a Workshop Help maintain the Hackspace

We've recently moved to a massive new location on Hackney road, with dedicated classrooms and workshops. Come visit us on our open evenings every Tuesday.

Inside our wood & metal working area

Electronics building area

Hacking through the night

Events

Google Calendar is our canonical list of events, but here's a selection. All events listed are at 447 Hackney Road (unless otherwise noted). See also: planning an event.

Recurring

• Alternate Mondays, 19:00 - London 3D
• Alternate Mondays, 19:00 - Not Just Arduino
• Every Tuesday, 19:00 - Weekly Open Evenings
• Every Tuesday, 19:00 - Robotics
• Every Wednesday, 19:30 - Biohacking catch-up
• Every Wednesday, 19:30 - Mind Hackers
• Every Wednesday, 19:00 - PL(A)YWOOD
• Every Thursday, 19:00 - 𝄞  Music Hack Space meetings 𝄢 (location varies)
• 1st Saturday, 14:00 - Amateur Radio Meetings
• 2nd Saturday, 15:00 - Lockpicking sports session
• Last Thursday, 19:00 - Games Night

Coming up

Current list of potential workshops | Non-hackspace organised events of interest

• Vinylcutter Training - depending on demand.

You just missed

(non-exhaustive list, the amount of stuff actually going on at the space is quite exhausting).

• Saturday 18th January, 14:00 LHS Radio Group January Meeting
• 24-27 January - Hack the Space/Massive Repainting Project. Join in!
• 2013 AGM Paid-up Members Only.
• 2nd November Halloween Open Day.
• 18th September - 28th October Knitting Machine classes,

Other things

Core Material

• Library - Useful reading material. Update this when you borrow, return or contribute books.
• Infrastructure - List of ongoing Hackspace infrastructure projects. Layout, storage, ...
• Suppliers - In the local area and online
• Equipment - Incomplete list of the stuff we have and its status.
• Maintenance - The space doesn't clean itself. Know how you should be helping.
• Pledges - Does the space lack something you want to use? See if others will combine efforts to get it.
• Consumables, Wishlist - We try stock cheap little things for convenience. Donate or restock to help maintain.
• Classroom - We have a classroom used to hold workshops, sessions, and just chilling out in

Community

• Visitors Guestbook
• News - We're trying to create highlights of what happens.
• Projects - Some people have documented their personal projects
• Subgroups - Like-minded groups at the space
• Members - Non-comprehensive list of members and photos
• Job Board - Employers, employees, and contractors can find each other here.
• Training Directory - A listing of people to approach for training
• Skill Swap - Swap time.
• SwapShop - Exchange and advertise unwanted stuff

Guides and Rules

• Rules - Know the rules!
• Guides - Find out how things work and how to safely get involved.
• Filming - Our policy on filming in the space
• Internet Use Policy - We have a lovely connection. Please don't ruin it for us.
• Bringing items - Space is limited and precious, know what's allowed
• Faceplant - Common mistakes. Don't inadvertently destroy our equipment!

Propaganda

• The history of the London Hackspace.
• The Cost of Hacking - No such thing as a free lunch. Everything costs a little bit.
• Advertising, Propaganda - Promotional materials, stickers, posters, ...
• Press - Mentions of the hackspace
• Organisation - About the London Hackspace's legal structure
• One Hundred Things You Didn't Know About London Hackspace
• Other Hackspaces

This wiki

• There are 867 articles in this wiki, covering all aspects of the hackspace.