Pumping Station: One
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| Motto | JFDI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2009 |
| Purpose | Hacking, DIY |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 41°56′43″N 87°42′24″W / 41.945319°N 87.706629°WCoordinates: 41°56′43″N 87°42′24″W / 41.945319°N 87.706629°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
Origin | Chicago |
Founders | Founding Members |
| Affiliations | Noisebridge, HacDC |
| Website | PumpingStationOne.org |
Pumping Station: One is a non-profit hackerspace/makerspace in Chicago, Illinois. The facilities consist of approximately 11,000 square feet (1,000 m2) of shop, workspace, and lounge areas.[1]
About
The organization provides a workspace and social group for people interested in learning.[2] Members are encouraged to share the knowledge they already possess and structured classes are very common. A member is not necessarily a "hacker" in the computer sense — some members aren't computer experts — but rather "someone who makes something and modifies it and uses it in a way that wasn’t originally intended."[3] Other members volunteer their professions to support the group, such as through legal support.[4]
History
Pumping Station: One started as a loosely knit social group of like-minded individuals meeting regularly at local cafes. In April 2009, the lease was signed for 3354 N. Elston Ave. in the city of Chicago.[5]
By the end of 2013, the organization had grown to over 270 members[6] and in mid-June, moved to a new location at 3519 N. Elston Ave.
As of the end of 2016, membership had grown to 435.[7][8] By this time, the shop had become very well equipped, including a large format CNC router,[9] a 150 watt large format laser cutter,[10] a vertical mill[11] and lathe,[12] as well as a number of 3d printers and other equipment.
As of January 1, 2018[update] there were 525 members.
Involvement in notable events
- In August 2010, Pumping Station: One took part in a hackerspace challenge sponsored by Scion.[13] Their entry was a Tron-cycle-powered ice cream maker.[14]
- Pumping Station: One member Jim Burke launched the Power Racing Series.[15][16] The first season in 2009 consisted of 6 cars, all backed by other Pumping Station: One members. The second season in 2010 was hosted at the Maker Faire Detroit[17][18] with competitors from several hackerspaces throughout the country.[19]
- In November 2015, a replica of the TARDIS from Doctor Who was on the roof of the organization's building.[20]
Facilities
Facilities include:
- CNC — All computer controlled tools, ranging from 3D printers, to laser cutters, to CNC mills.[21]
- Electronics/mechatronics lab — Where most electronics related things reside, such as meters, scopes, soldering equipment/supplies, and mixed electronics devices for hacking and parts salvaging.[22]
- General area — Includes a lounge room, work table spaces in the shop, and a scanning electron microscope.[23]
- Graphic Arts and Textiles — The sewing and fiber arts section of the space. This contains equipment for sewing, weaving and other related activities.[24]
- Hot Metals — A shop space for hot metals work, such as welding, grinding, and forging.[25]
- Kitchen — The area for all things food and drink related. Beer Church, the brewing group, is mostly hosted here.[26]
- Cold Metals — A shop space for cold metals works. Tools include mills, lathes, etc.[27]
- Woodshop — A shop space for woodworking projects. Tools include a SawStop table saw, router, jointer, and thickness planer.[28]
- Small Metals — A shop space for making jewelry, and other small metal sculpture.[29]
References
- ↑ Michael Scott Leonard; Charles Berret; Ian Monroe (June 9, 2009). "Lawyer turns hacker and tunes in on hacker legal services". Northwestern University. Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved November 20, 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Martin Jon. "What the hell is Pecha Kucha?". Gapers Block. Retrieved December 7, 2009.
- ↑ Evan Minsker. "Pumping Station: One brings the hacker space movement to Chicago". Columbia Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2009. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Gialanella, David (October 1, 2009). "What I Did with My 'Go Away Money'". ABA Journal. abajournal.com. Retrieved November 25, 2009.
- ↑ "Pumping Station: One "About" page". Retrieved November 25, 2009.
- ↑ "Board Meeting Notes 2013-12-03 - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Board Meeting Notes 2016-12-20".
- ↑ "Board_Meeting_Notes_2015-03-10".
- ↑ "Shopbot PRS CNC router - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Bridgeport Knee Mill - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Clausing Lathe - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Take on the Machine: Pumping Station One 1". Vimby. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- ↑ "DIY 'Hackers' Tinker Everyday Things Into Treasure". NPR. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Power Racing Series".
- ↑ "Power Playing". Time Out Chicago. 5 July 2023.
- ↑ "Make: Online » Power Racing: Grown Humans Stuffed Into Teeny-Tiny Cars (Who Aren't Shriners)". MakeZine.
- ↑ "Power Wheels Racing: Fat Men On Souped-Up Toy Cars". Jalopnik.
- ↑ "Power Racing Series: Teams". Power Racing Series. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ↑ "Avondale's TARDIS Calls Pumping Station One Hacker Space Its Home". The Block Club. DNAinfo Chicago. 2015-11-11. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ↑ "Category:CNC - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Electronics - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:General Area - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Arts - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Hot Metals - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Kitchen - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Cold Metals - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Wood Shop - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ↑ "Category:Small Metals - Pumping Station: One Wiki". wiki.pumpingstationone.org. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
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