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Leicester Hackspace, a venue for makers of digital, electronic, mechanical and creative projects, opened on 1st March 2014. Like other Hackspaces across the country, we are working to build a community of practical and creative people and provide them with a p...

The directors are the people that manage the financial, legal, and corporate side of the Hackspace.

Download Link: #306 - Embroidery Machine - 260702.pdf # Identify Hazards Risks Who maybe Harmed Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating 1 Electricity Electric shock User High All power tools should be checked for electrical safety prior to use. They s...

The Hackspace has a Bernina Bernette 340 Deco Embroidery Machine, donated by Brett. The machine arrived without it's original hoops so we custom designed and 3d printed our own version matching Hoop A, courtesy of DJ. Since we only have Hoop A, the machine is ...

Leicester Hackspace has a Piranha Ruida CO2 laser which was donated after it was seriously damaged by a fire caused by unattended cutting of acrylic. Members have coaxed it back into use. It has a number of idiosyncrasies as a result, so it is important that m...

Members who have been trained and authorised to use the laser are known as pilots. Pilots are able to assist other members of the Hackspace to use the laser. You will need to book the laser and pilot by contacting them directly, usually through the laser chann...

Members who wish to become pilots need to be trained first. Members who are pilot trainers: Divja Pujara Neil Burley

Laser use is charged at £10 per hour of contact time. Contact time is defined as from turning on the laser to turning it off at the end of the job. The fee is also due for the contact time during training. Training time depends on the experience the member alr...

As well as energy costs, the Hackspace needs to cover the cost of maintenance and repairs. Example costs for information are: Lens replacement  Tube replacement Cleaning materials