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In general a concept of hackerspace (hacklab, hackspace, or makerspace) is a community-operated, not-for-profit organization and workspace where people with common interests, such as computers, electronics, technology, science, digital art, or crafts, can meet, socialize, and collaborate. 
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Wikipedia Hackerspace]

Base48 is a hackerspace in Brno, Czech Republic. We are nonprofit organization [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Contacts located in Kralovo pole]  with some '''300m2''' of space for creating / repairing / designing your projects or connecting with community.

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[https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Gallery Gallery]  /  [https://www.facebook.com/Base48.cz/photos More Photos (FB)]  / [https://www.facebookwkhpilnemxj7asaniu7vnjjbiltxjqhye3mhbshg7kx5tfyd.onion/Base48.cz/photos More Photos (Onion FB)]  /  [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Gallery#OutputBuffer OutputBuffer]

= Scope of our hackerspace =
* Workshop for metal and wood
* Electronics lab
* 3D printing lab
* Chemistry lab
* Open space workstations
* Chill-out zone
* Open kitchen
* Garden with grill
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Library Library]
* Pottery atelier
* Speleo-club

* ''Computer Repair corner- IN PREPARATION''
* ''Bike Repair corner- IN PREPARATION''

== Equipment and Projects ==
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Equipment Equipment]
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/New_Project_Template New project Template]
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Current_projects Current projects]
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Category:Projects Projects-all]

= Contacts =

* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Space Address]
* [https://base48.cz/ Web page]
* [https://web.libera.chat/?#base48 IRC #base48]
* [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Space More contacts]

==== Why 48? ====
Why the number 48/0x30/0b00110000? Because the previous space that we used was at Čápkova 48. And because with other numbers like base64 we would have problems being found by people searching for us on google :)

= Join Us =
You might want to get in touch digitally first - Drop us a message through the '''IRC channel''' '''[https://web.libera.chat/?#base48 #base48]'''. or subscribe yourself to our [https://lists.base48.cz Mailing Lists]. 

Anyhow, the best way, how to join us is to '''join us''' :). Just come in and socialize a bit. See the instructions on how to get [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Contacts here] and '''introduce yourself'''. This is '''required''', so we can verify yours pure hacking intentions (: and give us ''' a month (or five visits) to decide''' about accepting new member. 

Don't be afraid if you are not talkative - everyone is welcome.

Joining our society involves paying a membership fee at [https://m.base48.cz/auth/login Member Portal], which currently (2024) is '''800 CZK (480 CZK for students) per month'''.

See the part "[https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Join_us Becoming a Member]" for instruction on what you need to do to become member and information on how to pay.
We use this money to pay the rent for our space, to buy needed equipment and to support interesting projects, that would not be feasible otherwise. 
We "process" new membership requests on regular community meetings. It is good practice to inform some active old member / board member about your willing before the meeting.

= Updates for members =
Here you can find most recent [https://wiki.base48.cz/wiki/Updates updates and info for members.].

Please [https://lists.base48.cz/mailman3/lists/ inform us (''rada'')] in case of any action from board is required.

= Legal =
Our legal entity is base48, z.s.<br/>
Registered 6.8.2010<br/>
IČ: 22859802<br/>
Bank account: [2900086515/2010](https://ib.fio.cz/ib/transparent?a=2900086515)


As a nonprofit organization we accept as financial donations but also donations in form of equipment that might be beneficial for us. As we strive to remain as neutral as possible we probably won't be able to provide much in return.


''' Read-only wiki dump: '''

[https://old-wiki.base48.cz Old wiki here!]