[chbot] Project / Creative / Hacker / Maker space in Christchurch

[Richard Jones]

Hacker spaces sound like fun.

I recall a discussion on the Home Brew Robotics Club mailing list about
techno shop in the States. (May not have the name exactly right). I think
the idea is that you pay for hours and get to use their tools with training
or supervision maybe. I think they got their micromouse maze floors drilled
on some huge cnc machine in one of these shops. Not quite hacker space but
another part of the puzzle.

When I have a working Micromouse and a simple reproducible design I'm quite
happy to host build sessions in my garage.

I've just purchased a Myford lathe which will no doubt help along a few
robotics projects.

Richard


On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:39:49 +1300, follower <follower at rancidbacon.com>
wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I would like to gauge the level of interest for a hacker / project /
> creative / maker space in Christchurch.
> 
> I've been interested in the concept for quite a while but after
> spending some time in similar setups in Europe I'm even more convinced
> it would be a great addition to the city. While I could spout on about
> it having social, community, technical, educational and creative
> benefits I'm really only suggesting it because I want to be able to
> work on projects and hang out with interesting people at the same
> time.
> 
> If you're not familiar with the concept here are a couple of starting
> points for learning more:
> 
>  <http://hackerspaces.org/>
>  <http://metalab.at/wiki/English>
> 
> Already I've talked about the concept with a couple of people and had
> a positive response. There is also a possibility of an at least
> temporary location in the central city. I suspect we would probably
> start off with having gatherings one or two nights a week.
> 
> Please participate in the discussion forum / mailing list if you are
> interested in helping this get started or interested in participating
> once it's started:
> 
>  <http://groups.google.co.nz/group/chchspace>
> 
> I welcome suggestions for venues, funding, participants, equipment and
> interminable discussions about a suitably local-flavoured name.
> 
> Know someone who creates, hacks, crafts, makes or who might otherwise
> benefit from such a space? Please pass this email along to them.
> 
> Thanks for your time.
> 
> --Phil.
> 
> (Apologies if you receive this mail multiple times--it just means you
> should *really* participate! :-) )
> 
> [Resent as previous email seems to have been swallowed.]
> 
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