hacklab.to

HackLab.TO is a community space with a diverse membership, including artists, computer programmers, web designers, and hardware hackers. It is inspired by the philosophies of the global hackerspaces movement which encourages people to socialize, share knowledge, and work together on their projects. Newcomers are welcome every Tuesday night at Unpatched Tuesdays.

Member Benefits

• 24/7 access to the space to hang out and work on projects
• Option to organize events and bring guests
• Bin to store personal items
• Voting rights at AGM
• Access to private wiki and mailing list
• Access to private, full-speed WiFi network
• Full use of Hacklab resources

Hacklab.TO has a lot of interesting and useful resources available to, and provided by the members. Working as a group facilitates the purchase, donation, or creation of awesome tools and toys to be enjoyed by everyone. Here’s a list of some of what HackLab has to offer its members:

Community Tools

• This Website and Blog
• Member-run Wiki featuring documentation and information about the lab
• Announcement-Only, Public and Private (Members-Only) Mailing Lists for group discussion
• Google Calendar for managing lab events
• Whiteboard for leaving funny messages for other members
• A library of interesting computer and technology books
• Public, rate-limited WiFi network for our neighbours

Electronics Tools

• Edsyn LONER 951SX soldering station
• Circuit Specialists CSI9000 Hot Air SMT Rework station
• Homebuilt 1A +5/+12/Variable Bench PSU with Voltmeter
• Pyramid 5A 12V Power Supply
• Tektronix TDS2012B Digital Storage Oscilliscope
• Saleae Logic 8-channel digital logic analyzer
• Many and varied multimeters, one with thermocouple temperature probe
• PICKit3 PIC Development Kit
• Function Generator
• Several “Helping Hands,” a small Panavise, tweezers, wire cutters
• Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger
• Adruino and other Microcontroller Development Boards
• Large supply of common electronics components, including common resistors and capacitors

Craft Tools

• ULS 25-Watt Laser Cutter controlled by EMC2 Software
• MakerBot Industries CupCake CNC with Heated Build Platform and MakerGear Extruder
• Singer 128-13 Sewing Machine
• X-Acto Knives, Cutting Mat, Rotary Paper Cutter
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Label Makers
• Large selection of Hand Tools
• Dremel (and similar) Rotary Tools, with Drill Press and Router Table stands

Multimedia Tools

• Canon compact digtial camera
• 3-LCD video projector and projector screen
• Sound system with excellent amp and speakers

Safety and Security Features

• RFID Door Access System
• CCTV Camera and Monitor with remote door open button
• PIN-based deadbolt
• Monitored Security System with door and motion sensors
• Recent lab accesses announced on IRC and Twitter
• Hard phone line in case you need to escape from the Matrix or call 911
• Regularly inspected First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers
• Other PPE such as safety googles as required

Awesome Toys

• Van de Graaf Generator
• Huge LED Pixelboard, controllable from the network
• Locksport kit with lots of fun tools and locks to pick

Computer Gear

• Powerful VMWare server – members can have VMs
• WiFi and 10/100/1000 Wired Internet w/TekSavvy DSL and Static IPs
• Brother Duplex-Capable Network Laser Printer
• Lots of disk storage – 1TB DNS-232 NAS, 1TB NFS server
• PXE Boot Environment for easy OS installs
• External USB DVD-RW drive
• Lots of spare keyboards and mice
• Three laptops (one Windows, one Ubuntu, one Mac OS) for member use
• Powerful Ubuntu workstation for member use
• Touchscreen system for controlling music

Food Tools

• Fridge (stocked with drinks for $1/$1.50 ea)
• Stove
• Dishwasher
• Bowls, Plates, Glasses, Silverware
• Basic Pots & Pans
• Large mixing/serving bowls