Welcome to Shinobi Hackerspace. I am the host, Shinobi.

You are seeing this probably because you have visited the Hackerspace. As the host, I am suppose to give you an on-site Orientation for the first time, but unfortunately this article is all we have right now.

I’ll be updating this guideline while we are moving forward!

  • Membership & access

    • Open to anyone with Innovation Center access (Please join the club).
    • Be informed of this guideline or someone on site.

  • Responsibility & community care

    • Everyone using the space should keep it clean and organized.
    • Use equipment responsibly to prevent damage and accidents.
    • Consult manuals online or ask staff/host when unsure.
    • Members are encouraged to help one another; mutual aid is recommended.

  • Hosts & volunteers

    • Seeking co-hosts who can (or willing to learn to) maintain hardware and operations.
    • Hosts/organizers handle safety decisions and incident response.

  • Tool library & Self‑help repair shop

    • Users are expected to perform (or be able to learn) repairs, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting themselves. (iFixit/Instructables/YouTube is your best friends)
    • Contact staff/host for questions, safety concerns, or when assistance is needed.
    • Staff/host may provide guidance but are not responsible for user projects.

  • Borrowing

    • Servers and stationary equipment are onsite use only.
    • Mobile devices (e.g. laptops/phones): borrowable up to one semester;
    • Unpopular devices are renewable right away.
    • Wipe personal data before returning or done using.
    • Small tools, consumables, accessories (pliers, cables, adapters): borrowable up to one month; basic maintenance required before return.

  • AI servers & content rules

    • AI servers are able to generate text, image, video, and audio. (you can run whatever model you want)
    • Delete all generated outputs and personal data when finished.
    • Save and share your awesome prompt/workflow with others!
    • Monitor the CPU/GPU temperature proactively with btop. (let me if it goes above 80C)
    • Political, NSFW and illegal content are prohibited. (watch out license/copyright information before using an AI model)
    • Report misuse or problematic outputs to staff.

  • Preliminary rules

    • Check-out/in via a log on paper/spreadsheet or email list.
    • Renewals allowed if no waitlist.
    • Lost/damaged items: find someone to repair or donate something equivalent in share value.
    • To keep an item permanently, make sure there is at least one duplicate/alternative available in the tool library. Donating back something with a similar share value (like your spares, backup, or less needed item that benefits the community).

  • Equipment & safety

    • Safety first. Make sure you have the capability of what you’re doing, or under supervision.
    • Follow standart safety procedures and use PPE. (we’ve got earmuffs, gloves and goggles)
    • Report damage, hazards, or incidents immediately.

  • Other notice

    • Clean work areas and return tools/supplies to their places.
    • Use power tools outside the building.
    • Use headphones for audio; respect quiet zones.
    • Borrowing records retained only as needed for operations. Remove upon request.
    • All other rules and conduct are aligned with Innovation Center.