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<div> Welcome to the wiki for [[Splat Space | SplatSpace]], a multidisciplinary workshop and one of the world's [https://www.makerspaces.com/what-is-a-makerspace/ makerspaces]/[[hackerspaces]], located in Durham, NC. ([https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/North_Carolina Hackerspaces in North Carolina])
 
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Welcome to the wiki for [[Splat Space | SplatSpace]], a multidisciplinary workshop and one of the world's [[hackerspaces]], located in Durham, NC.
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== About SplatSpace ==
 
== About SplatSpace ==
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An organized group of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers who work together to provide tools and learning resources to the public.  These resources are used to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community.  Our members and volunteers teach classes, hold unique educational events and collaborate on cool projects.
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919-704-HACK (919-704-4225)
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* Website: https://splatspace.org/
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* Wiki: https://wiki.splatspace.org/
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* Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/
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* Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/search?q=splatspace<br>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; synchronized from Meetup Calendar: https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/calendar
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* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/splatspace/
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* Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/splat_space/    (@splat_space)
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* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splatspace/
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* Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/splatspace
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* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0be80d83KXrjhMe0FahJrg
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* Hackerspace.Org listing: https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/Splat_Space
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Email: mailto:durham-makerspace@googlegroups.com<br>
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Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/durham-makerspace<br>
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Forums: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/durham-makerspace<br>
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Slack:  https://splatspace.slack.com/<br>
  
 
[[Splat Space | Location, Contact &amp; Link Info]]
 
[[Splat Space | Location, Contact &amp; Link Info]]
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Our members are interested in a wide variety of topics.  Here are some of our more active groups.
 
Our members are interested in a wide variety of topics.  Here are some of our more active groups.
  
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* [[Crafting Group]]
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* TriBRAE [[Beginning Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Electronics]] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/236307694/]}
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*[[Electronics Group]]
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* [http://www.tridiybio.org/ TriDIYBio] (bio-hacking) {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/236762179/]}
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*[[Free Culture Group]]
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* [[Saturday Science]] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/245236573/]}
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*[[Personal Fabrication Group]]  
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''Communities Currently on Hiatus:''
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*[[Security]] group
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* [[Craft In]] Classes, Links, and Material sources. Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/242575206/]}
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* [[Ornamentalists]] (jewelry making and wearables) {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/237163223/]}
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* [[Free Culture Group]] {Meetup: []}
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* [[Personal Fabrication Group]] {Meetup: []}
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* [[Software Sunday]] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/237327812/]}
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* [[Game Night]] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/237125669/]}
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* [[Security]] {Meetup: []}
  
 
== Space ==
 
== Space ==
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! [[Workzones|3D-Printing / Vinyl Cutting]]
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! [[Workzones|Electronics]]
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! [[Workzones|3D-Printing]]
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! [[Workzones|Laser Cutting]]
 
! [[Workzones|Woodworking]]
 
! [[Workzones|Woodworking]]
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! [[Workzones|Workshop]]
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! [[Workzones|Hard Materials Workshop]]
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! [[Workzones|Gaming / Robotics]]
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! [[Workzones|Material / Vinyl Cutting]]
 
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! [[Workzones|Laser Cutter]]
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! [[Workzones|DIY Biology Lab]]
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! [[Workzones|Electronics]]
 
! [[Workzones|Arts & Crafts]]
 
! [[Workzones|Arts & Crafts]]
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! [[Workzones|Meeting Room]]
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! [[Workzones|Gaming / Robotics]]
 
! [[Workzones|Audio / Video Production]]
 
! [[Workzones|Audio / Video Production]]
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! [[Workzones|Community Parts & Personal Storage]]
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! [[Workzones|DIY Musical Instruments]]
 
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* [[Inventory Process]]
 
* [[Inventory Process]]
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* [[HackUrSpace|HackUrSpace  Events]]
  
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* Original criteria for a [[New location]]
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* Amalgamation of "New Space" criteria from before the move to our new space [[New location]]
 
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== Organization ==
 
== Organization ==
 
* [[Meetings]] - meeting minutes and presentations
 
* [[Meetings]] - meeting minutes and presentations
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* [[Bylaws]] - rules to how business is conducted
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** [[Board Agendas]] - a somewhat transient repository for documents, agendas, etc
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* [[MIBS_Simplified_Rules_of_Coordinated_Consensus_through_Chaos]]
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* [[Documents]] - documents, blank forms & Google Docs links
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* [[Policies]] - best practices, procedures, and other info
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* [[Bylaws]] - rules on how business is conducted
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* [[Documents]] - documents we use for stuff
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* [[Policies]] - procedures, best practices, and other info
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* [[Community Portal]] - questionnaires & surveys, member collaboration, common interest, [[Electronics Parts Orders]]
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* [[MIBS_Simplified_Rules_of_Coordinated_Consensus_through_Chaos| MIBS Simplified Rules of Coordinated Consensus Through Chaos]]
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* [[Code of Conduct / Contact Information]]
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** [https://wiki.splatspace.org/images/b/b5/Code_of_Conduct.pdf Code of Conduct]
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** Draft and reference documents for [[Code of Conduct/ Social Guidelines Work]]
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** Code of Conduct (final draft, approved March 5, 2019) [[https://wiki.splatspace.org/images/b/b5/Code_of_Conduct.pdf]]
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* [[How to Be A Most Excellent Citizen of Splat Space]]
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* [[Current Board Members]]
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* [https://splatspace.org/membership/membership-signup/ Member Contact Info]
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* [[Accounts]] - list of Splat accounts and who to contact for access
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* [[Community Portal]] - questionnaires & surveys, member collaboration, common interest, [[Electronics Parts Orders]], [https://splatspace.slack.com/app_redirect?channel=materials_ordering Materials Ordering Slack Channel]
 
* [[Movie Night]] - geek out to a rad film or documentary
 
* [[Movie Night]] - geek out to a rad film or documentary
 
* [[Area Attractions]] - Triangle area attractions close to SplatSpace
 
* [[Area Attractions]] - Triangle area attractions close to SplatSpace
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== External Outreach Events ==
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! What !! When !! Where
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!colspan="3"|Confirmed Outreach Events for 2023
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|[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/kickoff?utm_source=first-inspires&utm_medium=game-season&utm_campaign=frc-ko-020 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff 2023]<br>[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/game-and-season FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology]
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|Sat, Jan 7, 2023<br>12:00pm - 5:00pm
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|Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC<br>http://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires
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|[https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/events/engineers-day/ Engineers Day]<br>[https://www.lifeandscience.org/ Durham's Museum of Life and Science]
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|Sun, Mar 4, 2023<br>10:00am - 4:00pm
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|433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC
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|[http://durhamcropwalk.org/ Durham 3K/5K CROP Hunger Walk]
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|Duke University Chapel<br>[https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2023/event/durhamnc Registration to Participate]
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|[https://www.rarsfest.org/ RARSfest]<br>[https://www.rars.org/ Raleigh Amateur Radio Society]'s Annual Hamfest
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|Sat, Apr. 8, 2023<br>8:00am - 3:00pm
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|Jim Graham Bldg, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
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|[https://ecgconf.com/ East Coast Game Conference]<br>[https://ecgconf.com/triangle-game-initiative/ Triangle Game Initiative]
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|Tue-Thu, Apr 18-20, 2023<br>Tue: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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|Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
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|[https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/triangle-scitech-expo-2/ Triangle SciTech Expo]<br>in partnership with the [https://ncsciencefestival.org/ North Carolina Science Festival]
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|Sat, Apr. 22, 2023<br>10:00am - 5:00pm
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|[http://www.naturalsciences.org/ North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences], Raleigh<br>Main Building & Nature Research Center
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|[https://asheville.makerfaire.com/ Asheville [Mini] Maker Faire]
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|Sat, Apr 22, 2022
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|Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College<br>340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
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|[https://nrvclub.net/spring-model-railroad-show/ Nuese River Valley Spring Into Trains Show]<br>[http://nrvclub.net/ Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club]
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|Sat-Sun, May 6-7, 2023<br>9:00am - 5:00pm
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|Kerr Scott Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
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|[https://www.facebook.com/events/769511817511838/ Triangle Community Band Festival]<br>[https://durhamarts.org/centerfest/ Durham Arts Council]
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|Sat, Jun 17, 2023<br>4:00pm - 7:30pm
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|Durham Central Park, Durham - food trucks at 3:30pm<br>(only 4 blocks from SplatSpace, Corporation & Foster)
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|[http://www.cosplayamerica.com/ Cosplay America]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/CosplayAmerica/ and on Facebook]
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|Fri-Sun, Jun 23-25, 2023
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|Embassy Suites Hotel, Cary, NC
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|[https://www.brickuniverseusa.com/raleigh Brick Universe Lego Fan Festival, Raleigh]
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|Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh
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|[https://robo-park.us/raleigh/ RoboPark]
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|Jul 13 - Aug 20 2023<br>Tue-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12am-7pm
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|Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh, NC
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|[https://caryarc.org/events/swapfest/ Cary ARC Midsummer Swapfest]<br>[https://caryarc.org/ Cary N4NC Amateur Radio Club]
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|Sat, Jul 15 2023
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|Harold Ritter Park, Cary, NC
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|[https://kdd.gamil.com/ Kirby Derby Day]
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|Sat, Aug 19 2023
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|Dorothea Dix Park, Harvey Hill, Raleigh, NC
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|[http://www.centerfest.durhamarts.org/general-information/ Durham Centerfest]<br>[https://durhamarts.org/centerfest/ Durham Arts Council]
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|Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17, 2023<br>10am-6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun
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|Durham Downtown
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|[https://nrvclub.net/november-model-railroad-show/ Neuse River Valley November Model Railroad Show]<br>[http://www.nrvclub.net/ Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club]
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|Sat-Sun, Nov 4-5, 2023<br>9:00am - 5:00pm
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|Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
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|[https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/8783110 Take-and-Make Craft at Bragtown Branch Library]<br>Durham County Library &mdash; ''limited to tweens 8-12 years old''
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|''{TBD} Jan 2023''<br>All Day
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|Bragtown Branch Library<br>3200 Dearborn Dr, Durham, NC 27704
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|Engineering Day<br>[http://theforgeinitiative.org/ The Forge Initiative]
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|Cary, NC
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|Brassfield Elementary Math and Science Extravaganza<br>Wake County Schools
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|''{TBD} Feb 2023''
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|Raleigh, NC
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|[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll FIRST Lego League 2023]<br>[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/game-and-season FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology]
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|Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
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|[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc FIRST Tech Challenge 2023]<br>[https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/game-and-season FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology]
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|Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
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|[https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Lynchburg]
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|''{TBD} Apr 2023''
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|Randolf College<br>2500 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA
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|Athens Drive Professional Learning Team Symposium<br>[http://tridiybio.org Triangle DIY Biology]
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|Athens Drive Magnet High School, Raleigh, NC
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|Students at Work Program at NIEHS<br>[http://tridiybio.org Triangle DIY Biology]
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|''{TBD} Apr 2023''
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|National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), RTP, NC
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|Durham's Home Goods Market
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|''{TBD} May 2023''
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|Black Wall Street Gardens, Downtown Durham, NC
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|RISE Summer Camp, ''STEM Hands-On Learning''<br>[https://www.dpsnc.net/Neal Neal Magnet Middle School]
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Neal Middle School, Durham, NC
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|Creekside Science Night<br>[http://creekside.dpsnc.net/pages/Creekside_Elementary/About_Us Creekside Elementary School]
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Creekside Elementary School, Durham, NC
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|Pearsontown Elementary Science<br>[http://tridiybio.org Triangle DIY Biology]
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Pearsontown Elementary School, Durham, NC
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|Lakewood Elementary School Science Night<br>[http://tridiybio.org Triangle DIY Biology]
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Lakewood Elementary School, Durham, NC
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|Pathways Elementary School Science Night
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Pathways Elementary School, Hillsboro, NC
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|[[HeboCon Robot Sumo-Wrestling]]<br>[http://tridiybio.org Triangle DIY Biology]
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Scrap Exchange, Creative Reuse Arts Center, Lakewood Plaza
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|[http://scrapexchange.org/special-events/diy-fest/ DIY Fest]<br>Scrap Exchange
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|''{TBD} Jun 2023''
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|Creative Reuse Arts Center, Lakewood Plaza
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|[https://dfma.org/dfmaDHF.html DurHamFest]<br>Durham FM Association Hamfest
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|''{TBD} Sep 2023''
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|''{location undetermined}'', Durham, NC
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|[http://sparkcon.com/about SPARKcon], [http://sparkcon.com/geekspark geekSPARK]<br>also [https://www.facebook.com/SPARKcon SPARKcon@Facebook]
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|''{TBD} Sep 2023''
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|Raleigh Downtown
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|[https://durhamarts.org/art-walk/ Durham Art Walk Holiday Market]<br>[https://durhamarts.org/ Durham Arts Council]
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|''{TBD} Nov 2023''
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|120 Morris St., Durham, NC
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====[[Past Events]]====
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== Member's Market ==
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==== [[Stuff For Sale or Trade by Members]] ====
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== Projects ==
 
== Projects ==
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* [[Space Organization Project]]
 
* [[Materials Disposal]]
 
* [[Materials Disposal]]
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* [[Doorduino]] - the Arduino-powered RFID access system '''DEPRECATED'''
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* [[Projector Fundraiser]]
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* [[FilterBubblet]]
 
* [[FilterBubblet]]
 
* [[Site redesign/rebuild]]
 
* [[Site redesign/rebuild]]
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==== Past ====
 
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* [[Maker Faire:NC 2011]]
 
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* [[March 2011 Hackerspace Challenge]]
 
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=== Member Projects ===
 
=== Member Projects ===
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* [[Automated Chicken Coop]] - Arduino-based chicken coop door opener utilizing RTC and seasonal sunrise/sunset compensation
 
* [[Aquarium LED Lighting]] - Replace your Aquarium CFL with LEDs.
 
* [[Aquarium LED Lighting]] - Replace your Aquarium CFL with LEDs.
 
* [[Arcade cabinet]] - Using Linux/MAME or Winnitron 1000 software
 
* [[Arcade cabinet]] - Using Linux/MAME or Winnitron 1000 software
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* [[Sharebot]] - JOE! FILL THIS IN!
 
* [[Sharebot]] - JOE! FILL THIS IN!
 
* [[SplatClocks]] - Unusual time and temperature display pieces
 
* [[SplatClocks]] - Unusual time and temperature display pieces
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* [[Splatserver]] - A simple server for Splatspace
 
* [[BigCNC|Table Sized CNC Mill]] - CNC machine with 24" x 24" x 12" cutting area
 
* [[BigCNC|Table Sized CNC Mill]] - CNC machine with 24" x 24" x 12" cutting area
 
* [[WheelGoThere]] - Gathering wheelchair accessibility data using crowd sourced data from a game
 
* [[WheelGoThere]] - Gathering wheelchair accessibility data using crowd sourced data from a game
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|'''[http://carolinacon.org/ CarolinaCon 11] LAST CarolinaCon Ever!'''
 
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|'''Mar 20-22, 2015'''
 
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|'''''Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown'''''
 
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|[http://www.rars.org/rarsfest/ RARSfest]<br> Raleigh Amateur Radio Society's Annual Hamfest
 
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|Sat, Apr. 4, 2015
 
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|Creekside Science Night<br>[http://creekside.dpsnc.net/pages/Creekside_Elementary/About_Us Creekside Elementary School]
 
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|Thu, Apr. 9, 2015
 
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|Creekside Elementary School, Durham
 
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|[http://scalingstem.org/ Scaling STEM Conference Creator Fair]<br>North Carolina New Schools
 
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|Mon, Apr. 13, 2015
 
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|Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, RTP
 
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|'''[http://burlingtonminimakerfaire.com/ Burlington ''Mini'' Maker Faire]'''<br>Alamance Makers Guild
 
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|'''Sat, Apr 25, 2015'''
 
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|'''Holly Hill Mall, Burlington'''
 
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|[http://www.dfma.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=295&Itemid=16 DurHamFest]<br>Durham FM Association Hamfest
 
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|Sat, May 23, 2015
 
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|Little River Community Complex, Bahama, NC<br>(subject to change)
 
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|[http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/sac/ CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference]<br>Carolina Farm Stewardship Association ''see also [[CFSA]]''
 
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|Nov 6-8, 2015
 
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== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
 
* [[Links to Other Regional Makerspaces]]
 
* [[Links to Other Regional Makerspaces]]
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* [[Infrastructure#Network|Networking]] - building an awesome network for the space '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[Infrastructure#AV|Audio-Visual]] - an audio-visual center with studio-quality production equipment '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[:Category:Workstations|Specialized Workstations]] - specialized workstations such as soldering, sewing, and air-brushing '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[Inventory#Computer_Parts|Computer Parts]] - '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[Inventory#Electronic_Parts|Electronic Parts]] - '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[Inventory#Tools|Tools]] - '''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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* [[Inventory#Chemicals|Chemicals &amp; Paints]] -'''DEPRECIATED'''
 
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 12 July 2023

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Welcome to the wiki for SplatSpace, a multidisciplinary workshop and one of the world's makerspaces/hackerspaces, located in Durham, NC. (Hackerspaces in North Carolina)


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Contents

About SplatSpace

An organized group of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers who work together to provide tools and learning resources to the public. These resources are used to collaborate on individual and community projects in order to promote science, technology and art; while working and experimenting on innovative ideas to encourage learning within our community. Our members and volunteers teach classes, hold unique educational events and collaborate on cool projects.

919-704-HACK (919-704-4225)

    synchronized from Meetup Calendar: https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/calendar

Email: mailto:durham-makerspace@googlegroups.com
Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/durham-makerspace
Forums: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/durham-makerspace
Slack: https://splatspace.slack.com/

Location, Contact & Link Info

Communities

Our members are interested in a wide variety of topics. Here are some of our more active groups.

Communities Currently on Hiatus:

Space

Meeting Room / Classroom 3D-Printing Laser Cutting Woodworking Hard Materials Workshop Material / Vinyl Cutting
DIY Biology Lab Electronics Arts & Crafts Gaming / Robotics Audio / Video Production DIY Musical Instruments
  • Amalgamation of "New Space" criteria from before the move to our new space New location

Organization

External Outreach Events

2023
What When Where
Confirmed Outreach Events for 2023
FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff 2023
FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology 		Sat, Jan 7, 2023
12:00pm - 5:00pm 		Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
http://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires
Engineers Day
Durham's Museum of Life and Science 		Sun, Mar 4, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm 		433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC
Durham 3K/5K CROP Hunger Walk Sun, Apr 2, 2023
1:30pm 		Duke University Chapel
Registration to Participate
RARSfest
Raleigh Amateur Radio Society's Annual Hamfest 		Sat, Apr. 8, 2023
8:00am - 3:00pm 		Jim Graham Bldg, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
East Coast Game Conference
Triangle Game Initiative 		Tue-Thu, Apr 18-20, 2023
Tue: 4:00pm - 8:00pm 		Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Triangle SciTech Expo
in partnership with the North Carolina Science Festival 		Sat, Apr. 22, 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm 		North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
Main Building & Nature Research Center
Asheville [Mini Maker Faire] Sat, Apr 22, 2022 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
Nuese River Valley Spring Into Trains Show
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club 		Sat-Sun, May 6-7, 2023
9:00am - 5:00pm 		Kerr Scott Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
Triangle Community Band Festival
Durham Arts Council 		Sat, Jun 17, 2023
4:00pm - 7:30pm 		Durham Central Park, Durham - food trucks at 3:30pm
(only 4 blocks from SplatSpace, Corporation & Foster)
Cosplay America
and on Facebook 		Fri-Sun, Jun 23-25, 2023 Embassy Suites Hotel, Cary, NC
Brick Universe Lego Fan Festival, Raleigh Sat-Sun Jun 24-25 2023 Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh
RoboPark Jul 13 - Aug 20 2023
Tue-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12am-7pm 		Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh, NC
Cary ARC Midsummer Swapfest
Cary N4NC Amateur Radio Club 		Sat, Jul 15 2023 Harold Ritter Park, Cary, NC
Kirby Derby Day Sat, Aug 19 2023 Dorothea Dix Park, Harvey Hill, Raleigh, NC
Durham Centerfest
Durham Arts Council 		Sat-Sun, Sep 16-17, 2023
10am-6pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun 		Durham Downtown
Neuse River Valley November Model Railroad Show
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club 		Sat-Sun, Nov 4-5, 2023
9:00am - 5:00pm 		Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
Anticipated Outreach Events for 2023
Take-and-Make Craft at Bragtown Branch Library
Durham County Library — limited to tweens 8-12 years old 		{TBD} Jan 2023
All Day 		Bragtown Branch Library
3200 Dearborn Dr, Durham, NC 27704
Engineering Day
The Forge Initiative 		{TBD} Feb 2023 Cary, NC
Brassfield Elementary Math and Science Extravaganza
Wake County Schools 		{TBD} Feb 2023 Raleigh, NC
FIRST Lego League 2023
FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology 		{TBD} Feb 2023 Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
FIRST Tech Challenge 2023
FIRST: For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology 		{TBD} Feb 2023 Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC
Maker Faire Lynchburg {TBD} Apr 2023 Randolf College
2500 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA
Athens Drive Professional Learning Team Symposium
Triangle DIY Biology 		{TBD} Apr 2023 Athens Drive Magnet High School, Raleigh, NC
Students at Work Program at NIEHS
Triangle DIY Biology 		{TBD} Apr 2023 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), RTP, NC
Durham's Home Goods Market {TBD} May 2023 Black Wall Street Gardens, Downtown Durham, NC
RISE Summer Camp, STEM Hands-On Learning
Neal Magnet Middle School 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Neal Middle School, Durham, NC
Creekside Science Night
Creekside Elementary School 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Creekside Elementary School, Durham, NC
Pearsontown Elementary Science
Triangle DIY Biology 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Pearsontown Elementary School, Durham, NC
Lakewood Elementary School Science Night
Triangle DIY Biology 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Lakewood Elementary School, Durham, NC
Pathways Elementary School Science Night {TBD} Jun 2023 Pathways Elementary School, Hillsboro, NC
HeboCon Robot Sumo-Wrestling
Triangle DIY Biology 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Scrap Exchange, Creative Reuse Arts Center, Lakewood Plaza
DIY Fest
Scrap Exchange 		{TBD} Jun 2023 Creative Reuse Arts Center, Lakewood Plaza
DurHamFest
Durham FM Association Hamfest 		{TBD} Sep 2023 {location undetermined}, Durham, NC
SPARKcon, geekSPARK
also SPARKcon@Facebook 		{TBD} Sep 2023 Raleigh Downtown
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market
Durham Arts Council 		{TBD} Nov 2023 120 Morris St., Durham, NC

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