https://techshinobi.org/tags/foss-activism/ Recent content in FOSS Activism on Tech Shinobi Hugo -- 0.164.0 en Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://techshinobi.org/posts/hackerspace/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://techshinobi.org/posts/hackerspace/ <p>Welcome to Shinobi Hackerspace. I am the host, Shinobi.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>I’ll be updating this guideline while we are moving forward!</p> <ul> <li>Membership &amp; access <ul> <li>Open to anyone with Innovation Center access (Please join the club).</li> <li>Be informed of this guideline or someone on site.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Responsibility &amp; community care <ul> <li>Everyone using the space should keep it clean and organized.</li> <li>Use equipment responsibly to prevent damage and accidents.</li> <li>Consult manuals online or ask staff/host when unsure.</li> <li>Members are encouraged to help one another; mutual aid is recommended.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Hosts &amp; volunteers <ul> <li>Seeking co-hosts who can (or willing to learn to) maintain hardware and operations.</li> <li>Hosts/organizers handle safety decisions and incident response.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Tool library &amp; Self‑help repair shop <ul> <li>Users are expected to perform (or be able to learn) repairs, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting themselves. (iFixit/Instructables/YouTube is your best friends)</li> <li>Contact staff/host for questions, safety concerns, or when assistance is needed.</li> <li>Staff/host may provide guidance but are not responsible for user projects.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Borrowing <ul> <li>Servers and stationary equipment are onsite use only.</li> <li>Mobile devices (e.g. laptops/phones): borrowable up to one semester;</li> <li>Unpopular devices are renewable right away.</li> <li>Wipe personal data before returning or done using.</li> <li>Small tools, consumables, accessories (pliers, cables, adapters): borrowable up to one month; basic maintenance required before return.</li> </ul> </li> <li>AI servers &amp; content rules <ul> <li>AI servers are able to generate text, image, video, and audio. (you can run whatever model you want)</li> <li>Delete all generated outputs and personal data when finished.</li> <li>Save and share your awesome prompt/workflow with others!</li> <li>Monitor the CPU/GPU temperature proactively with <code>btop</code>. (let someone know if it goes above 80C)</li> <li>Political, NSFW and illegal content are prohibited. (watch out license/copyright information before using an AI model)</li> <li>Report misuse or problematic outputs to staff.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Preliminary rules <ul> <li>Check-out/in via a log on paper/spreadsheet or email list.</li> <li>Renewals allowed if no waitlist.</li> <li>Lost/damaged items: find someone to repair or donate something equivalent in share value.</li> <li>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).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Equipment &amp; safety <ul> <li>Safety first. Make sure you have the capability of what you’re doing, or under supervision.</li> <li>Follow standart safety procedures and use PPE. (we’ve got earmuffs, gloves and goggles)</li> <li>Report damage, hazards, or incidents immediately.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Other notice <ul> <li>Clean work areas and return tools/supplies to their places.</li> <li>Use power tools outside the building.</li> <li>Use headphones for audio; respect quiet zones.</li> <li>Borrowing records retained only as needed for operations. Remove upon request.</li> <li>All other rules and conduct are aligned with Innovation Center.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>