Hackerspace Setup Plan
Phase Overview
| Phase | Focus | Rough Timeline | In Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 — Foundation | Legal entity, bank account, lease signed | Now! | |
| 1 — Shell | Clean, safe, basic power and internet | Day -14 | |
| 2 — Core build | Zones defined, key tools installed, storage in place | Day -7 | |
| 3 — Soft launch | First members in, iterate on layout and rules | Day -5 | |
| 4 — Public launch | Launch party, open membership, full operations | Day 0 | |
| 5 — Ongoing | Expand tools, refine processes, grow community | Continuous |
Zone Planning
Our space is divided into into functional zones. zoning prevents chaos and makes safety management possible, so please stick with them when planning!
| Zone | Purpose | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics bench | Soldering, PCB work, prototyping | Good lighting, ESD matting, fume extraction |
| Fabrication | 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC | Extraction, fire suppression nearby, noise isolation if possible |
| Workshop / heavy | power tools | dedicated power circuits, hard floor |
| Kitchen | feed the hackers | fridge, sink, dishwasher, moccamaster |
| Chill / social | Sofas, kitchen, whiteboard | Near entrance, separate from noisy zones |
| Meeting / classroom | Talks, workshops, small events | AV setup, moveable furniture, whiteboardable walls |
| Server / comms | Networking, servers, radio | Locked, climate considered, cable access |
| Storage | Member storage, shared materials, consumables | Shelving, labelling system |