Hackerspace
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. Wikipedia Hackerspace
Base48 is a hackerspace in Brno, Czech Republic. We are nonprofit organization located in Kralovo pole with some 300m2 of space for creating / repairing / designing your projects or connecting with community.
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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
- Library
- Pottery atelier
- Speleo-club
- Computer Repair corner- IN PREPARATION
- Bike Repair corner- IN PREPARATION
Equipment and Projects
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 #base48. or subscribe yourself to our 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 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 Member Portal, which currently (2024) is 800 CZK (480 CZK for students) per month.
See the part "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 updates and info for members.
Legal
Our legal entity is base48, z.s.
Registered 6.8.2010
IČ: 22859802
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.