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Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Hackerspace - Educating our Community of Makers

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Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Save our Hackerspace - Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Hackerspace - Educating our Community of Makers

Baltimore Hackerspace - Educating our Community of Makers

Baltimore Hackerspace - Educating our Community of Makers

Baltimore Hackerspace - Educating our Community of Makers

Baltimore Hackerspace
Baltimore Hackerspace
Baltimore Hackerspace
Baltimore Hackerspace
1 Campaign |
Baltimore, United States
$1,728 USD 28 backers
34% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Introduction
Baltimore Hackerspace has been a member funded community workshop for the last 6 years, providing a location, tools, and training for people who wish to work on personal and collaborative projects. We are located in East Baltimore, off Rt. 40 in an industrial business park, allowing us the space and freedom to work on projects that would not be feasible in a more residential area, during hours that residential neighbors might get upset with.

Our entry into the PPPRS (Power Racing Series) at NY Maker Faire 2013


What We Need

As a hackerspace, we've been met with rising bills, as our rent and utilities keep increasing, while a relatively stable number of members pay dues falling just short of the break-even point. Recently, our landlord "discovered" a number water bills that he'd missed over the past two years, and he's passing that expense on to us. At the same time, we've reduced membership rates, so we have a steady stream of new members. What we need is a small amount to keep us financially stable as we build up our membership ranks.

What You Get

As an established Hackerspace, we have many cool projects, materials, and tool available to us, which we plan to put to good use thanking everyone who is able to contribute. Some of the perks include 3d printed toys, laser cut mechanisms and art, T-shirts, and more! Some of our members have even stepped forward to offer some more personalized rewards, such as a chance to race on our power wheels racing series electric karts that we made from scratch, to personal lessons in microprocessor programming on popular platforms such as Arduino, PIC, Raspberry PI, and more!

Please note we started this campaign a bit earlier than we meant to, so check back in a few days for a more complete and creative list of goals.


A prototype of the "coin" perk (Much nicer now)


The Impact

As a 501(c)3 charity, we work to promote growth and learning in our community by providing people a place to learn and work in a positive and collaborative environment. We are sustained by our membership dues, however we do open up all of our classes and events to non members, and try to provide at least 2-3 days per week where non members can come in and work with our facilities.

We understand many of the challenges that face young makers today, and strive to make our facilities available for those who cannot afford much of the equipment we have, as well as giving people a chance to try different things without having to commit a huge investment in tools or supplies, before knowing if they would like to pursue a given hobby more deeply.

The loss of our facilities would cause great difficulty for the people who rely on us for their projects, and conversely our growth will greatly benefit the community by allowing us to provide additional services and facilities for even more creative hobbies.


Hex the bipedal robot, a longterm member project by Mark Haygood


Other Ways to Help

We always can use volunteers! If you'd like to teach a class, train people in the use of tools, or help write grants, we'd love to have you! Come on out to an Open Hack Night and meet the team!
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Choose your Perk

Gratitude & tax deduction

$1 USD
A hearty thank you for supporting our cause, and the knowledge that you are making a tax deductible donation to an educational charity.
1 claimed

Coin!

$10 USD
Get a personalized thank you, as well as a custom laser cut Baltimore Hackerspace coin!
1 claimed

One Month Membership

$25 USD
A one month membership to Baltimore Hackerspace, come in and hang out, with access to our many tools and facilities whenever you want!
1 claimed

3D Maze Puzzle (kit)

$25 USD
One of our members designed and laser-cut a 3D maze. Can you guide the steel ball from start to finish? Despite the clear Plexi, it really is a challenge. Heck, it usually takes me 5 minutes and I spent how long staring at it in CAD?
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Baltimore Hackerspace T-Shirt

$25 USD
One of our sweet NattyBo-Bot Tshirts! We'll contact you so you can pick out a size (XS-XXXL Available).
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
5 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Custom Signature Block

$30 USD
Your name (Or any other word you choose...) CNC'd into a good-looking scrap of hardwood, finished, to set on your desk or wherever else you prefer.
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
0 out of 40 of claimed

Box of Junk. I mean Parts.

$45 USD
A box full of random parts from around the hackerspace. Guaranteed to have at least 2 cool things in it. Probably some motors, magnets, springs, bearings, LEDs, whatever we have lying around.
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Two month membership

$50 USD
A two month membership to Baltimore Hackerspace, including 24/7 access to all of our facilities.
3 claimed

GoKart Sponsor

$50 USD
Your name goes on our Power Wheels race kart, rally-style (First Initial, Last Name, State Flag). You may also race it with us at this year's NYC World Maker Faire (or anytime here in Baltimore)
Estimated Shipping
October 2015
1 out of 5 of claimed

Yearly Membership

$300 USD
A one year membership to Baltimore Hackerspace, come in and hang out, with access to our many tools and facilities whenever you want!
0 claimed

Robot Lawnmower.

$325 USD
For $325 we'll deliver our possibly-working robot lawnmower to your house. For $10 more, we'll deliver it to someone else's house.
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Corporate Sponsor

$500 USD
Get your name out there! We will add you to our email footer, promote you on facebook and twitter, and spray paint your logo in our shop on a massive scale. Great PR, Great tax write-off, and all our love.
1 out of 2 of claimed

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