Hackerspace
Base48
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.
WIKI UNDER CONSTRUCTION / Banner / Message Of The Day / Random Picture of the Cat
Scope of our hackerspace
- Workshop (for metal and wood)
- Basic and some power tools
- Electronics lab
- 3D printing lab
- Pottery atelier
- Speleo-club
- Open space workstations
- Chill-out zone
- Library
- Open kitchen / Garden with grill
Contacts
- Web page
- IRC #base48
- server: irc.libera.chat
- port: 6667
- channel: #base48
- Member Portal
- Mailing Lists
- Github
- Signal group: members only
- YouTube
- Wiki.base48.cz
(for updates of content contact board/vanicka)
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, that is currently (2024) 800 CZK (480 CZK for students) per month.
See the part "Join us - How to Become 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.
Becoming a member
- Register on m.base48.cz
- E-mail confirmation
- Get ID for payments (Variable symbol for bank transfer)
- Pay membership fee
- Get approved by board
- Arrange in person meeting with chairman of the board
- Keys available only with chairman's approval
After some time in our community, you can join our society and you will be allowed to:
- Participate and visit the space independently, use the hackerspace
- Set up projects (always consult with board first)
- Access servers (filesystem, VPN, IRC bouncers, etc.)
- Add information about your projects to the wiki
- Be part bigger decisions regarding our hackerspace
After joining:
- You could/should attend regular voting sessions
- Follow the style/guide of already existing parts of the system/organization
Dos and Don'ts:
- Please do respect others
- Keep your stuff stored in boxes in dedicated shelfs, clearly marked with your name
- Always consult with a board storing anything bigger (not in boxes) or any changes in space itself
- Always clean after yourself
Gallery
>>>>>> Gallery - FB Photos <<<<<<
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.