Space

Warning! This page is out of date. The photo is of Mabgate Green hackspace; we are now in Sheepscar House hackspace. We also now have more equipment.

Leeds Hackspace - Interior

We have approximately 1000 square feet of space with areas for the workshop, computing, electronics, general hackery and just relaxing as well as a well stocked tuck shop with tea and coffee facilities.

Facilities

Entertainment

• XBMC Media PC
• WiFi-HiFi
• Wii, PS2, PS3, Xbox with CRT TV and dance mats
• Amstrad, Commodore 64
• BBC Micro
• Video arcade (MAME) machines, upright and cocktail cabinet styles
• LED cube (mesmerizing to watch)
• 7 player DND / gaming table, each player has their own little space with USB charging

Kitchen:

• Microwave
• Fridge Freezer
• Oven
• Single plate induction hobs
• RAIC (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Coffee-machines)
• Kettle
• Mugs
• Plates
• Cutlery
• Hot water boiler

Tuck Shop:

• Savory snacks (crisps etc)
• Chocolate bars
• Dehydrated noodle based snacks/meals
• Biscuits
• Carbonated canned drinks (located in kitchen fridge)

Office:

• Wall screen for space info
• Lots of PCs. Wired and wireless internet connectivity is available.
• A large pile of donated stuff for using in projects - see Inventory
• Noticeboard
• Whiteboards
• Laser printers, A4, and a Minalta colour A3 with scanner / copier functions)

Workshop:

• Plenty of bench space
• Assorted hand tools
• Small selection of power tools
• Pillar drill
• Metal working Lathe
• Wood working lathe (re-furbishment in progress)
• Table saw (Large proffesional style)
• Bobbin sander
• Bandsaw
• Fret saw
• Co2 Laser Cutter, Cuts wood, acrylic, paper, card. does not cut metal
• CNC machine
• Vacuum former
• Vinyl cutter
• Arc welder (WELDING IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTABLE IN THE HACKSPACE DUE TO INSURANCE AND FLAMABILITY REASONS)

FDM 3D Printers:

• Prusa I3 Mk3

Electronics:

• Work benches
• Tools (screwdrivers, security bits, crimping tools, pliers, cutters etc)
• Heat shrink tubing
• Soldering irons
• Hot air rework station
• Bench PSU's
• Mulitmeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Components
• PCB etching tank (not currently set up.. CNC machine can 'machine' PCB's)

Textiles:

• Industrial sewing machine
• Selection of smaller home style sewing machines including an overlocker
• Heat press for t-shirt design (selection of heat press vinyl in stock)
• Knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn
• Knitting machine
• Large layout table

Dark Room:

• New Adition, Still being finalized
• Red working light
• Running water / Sinks
• Ventilation
• Film Processing chemicals
• Enlargers
• Timers

Water Closets:

• 3 toilets
• 2 sinks with cold running water, one with hot water
• Selection of hand cleaners from basic soap to Swarfega
• Hot air hand drier (not yet operational.. blue roll for hand drying in place)
• Store cupboard with cleaning materials, paper based rolls, mop and bucket etc

Hackspace business

Memorandum of association and articles of association Directors meetings