Hackerspace Setup Plan

Phase Overview

Phase	Focus	Rough Timeline
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

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