Hacker Haven Photos by the Scientific Mom

Here are some actions photos here the The Scientific Mom took when visiting Hacker Haven. There were way more people there that night not pictured.

Snap Circuit launching the propeller (red thing in her hands)

The simple box robot I made for getting people started with servo's and sensors

An instrument I made with Adafruit colorful buttons and an Arduino

A member at HeatSync Labs who lives near Hacker Haven was considering donating tools he no longer uses. Not sure what other tools he is considering donating, but he mentioned an oscilloscope. We just want to be sure the things will get used. Come out and show support of having more tools. Just look at that space ready to be filled up.

Thanks again to the Scientific Mom for her photos and her post about Hacker Haven.

Phoenix Hacker Haven 3d Printing

The Burton Barr library will be getting a 3d printer for their Hacker Haven. If you or someone you know can help them get the most out of this technology please help make it happen. They can use someone who knows about calibrating the printer, and also teaching others how to design in 3d.

They can use people with all kinds of backgrounds and skills. If you don't think you have any skills to offer you can start learning by coming down and soon enough you have ways of helping those just getting started.


The last 3 weeks at Hacker Haven I have been helping people learn about electronics and Arduino micro-controllers. I learned how to use them at the HeatSync Labs in Mesa. HeatSync is a hackerspace that is open to the public (check the HeatSync calendar for hours).

Having such an amazing community helping me as I learn new skills has been a tremendous experience. This is why I'm putting so much effort into helping Hacker Haven.

Wishlist

I asked Terry about a wishlist of things for their space. She sent me this.


Donations for things on this list can be sent to;
Phoenix Burton Barr Library
ATTN: Terry Lawler (Hacker Haven)
1221 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ, 85004

The List:
1 Large Sturdy wood work table

10 or more each of the following:
Soldering Irons
Soldering Iron accessory kit
Cordless drill/screw driver
Drill bit/screw driver set
Small hand saw
Precision screw driver set
Wire cutter/strippers
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Utility Knives
Aprons

Any quantity of the following:
Table clamps
Nuts and bolts
Soldering lead
Fuses, various sizes
Copper wire
Any other wire, various sizes
Laser cutter
Vinyl cutter
Tape Measures
Mallets
Wrenches
Zip ties

Large quantities (as many as we can get) of the following:
Battery holders, all sizes from coin cell to 9v
Small motors, all sizes
Mini vibrating motors
Mini solar panels
Small magnets
EL wire


Please ask questions, post comments, suggest things you think would be good to add etc.

Introduction

The Phoenix Burton Barr library is starting a Hacker Haven (AKA maker space). The library website is being updated so an official web page is not happening quickly. Until then I am starting this unofficial blog to maximize awareness and discussion for getting things going.

Currently Hacker Haven is Tuesdays from 6-7 PM located at the Burton Barr Library (map inside).
These places are often called different things; makerspace, hackerspace, creation station. Show up ready to work on making things and help others do the same.

Great things are taking shape and it's great to see it happening. We've had over 25 people out to one event while kids launched Snap Circuit propellers to the top of the room. We have electronics kits, but the goal is not limited to electronics. Check the Phoenix Library calendar for other making themed events including paper engineering, and digital art classes.

Please post questions and comments in this blog. I will be making a post with their wishlist if you would like to donate things they can use. What kinds of projects would you like to make? Are you an expert on things you can share? Please spread the word!