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

Inside our wood & metal working area

Electronics building area

Hacking through the night

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.

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.

Coming up

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

• 27 October 2021 at 19:30 - Biohacking event
• 6 November 2024 at 19:00 - Next Weekly Public Open Evening

Recurring

• First Saturday of the Month 14:00 - Group:Amateur Radio
• Every Wednesday 19:30 - Group:Biohacking
• TBA TBA - Group:Darkroom
• Second and last Sundays of the Month 19:30 - Group:Hackoustic
• Alternate Mondays 19:00 - Group:London 3D
• Once every 2 months 19:30 - Group:London Hackspace Linux User Group
• Alternate Fridays 18:30 - Group: MathSpace
• 2nd Wednesday 19:30 - Group:Mind Hackers
• Every Thursday 19:00 - Group:Music Hack Space (location varies)
• Alternate Thursdays 19:00 - Group:Not Just Arduino
• Every Wednesday 19:00 - Group:PLAYWOOD
• Currently in Hibernation - Group:Robotics
• Wednesdays 19:00 - Weekly Open Evenings

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 & Photography - Our policy on filming and photography 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.