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Getting Here (2169)

2014-02-28T12:33:31Z

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Noisebridge is located on the 3rd floor of '''[http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 2169 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110-1219]''', between 17th and 18th street ([http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 37.76717 N, 122.418423 W]), 1.5 blocks south of [http://www.bart.gov/stations/16th/index.aspx 16th Street Mission BART station]. Use the intercom to ask to be buzzed into the space. An [[elevator]] with manually-operated doors is available, and here is some basic [[accessibility]] information.

Here is a [[Map]] of Noisebridge.

If this is your first time here, please review our [[visitor advice]].

We have more information here on [[Getting_In | getting in]] using really space-age or really old-fashioned ways of opening doors.

You can also find [[Getting Here (83c) | directions to our old space]].

==Public transit==

[http://511.org/ 511.org] is great to help plan your Bay Area travel.

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[http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International Airport (SFO)] is about 30 minutes away. [http://www.oaklandairport.com/ Oakland International Airport (OAK)] is about 50 minutes away.

[http://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain], [http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/ Capitol Corridor] [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] and [http://www.bart.gov BART] transit systems can help get you around the Bay area on public transit.

===Getting Here by BART===
[http://www.bart.gov BART] (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train service runs 4:30am-midnight weekdays, less on weekends. The train schedules are generally accurate to within about 3 minutes.
*Take BART to 16th Street Mission Station
*Get to street level via either exit
*Walk 1.5 blocks south on Mission Street
*Noisebridge is on the left, 2169 Mission, just before Mi Ranchito produce market

===Getting Here by Muni===
San Francisco is served by the [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] bus and light rail network. Only some lines run from 1am-5am, so called "Owl" service. Bus schedules are generally accurate to within 15 minutes. [http://www.nextbus.com/predictor/stopSelector.jsp?a=sf-muni Nextbus] has real-time bus arrival information. [[nextbus | (Check stops near noisebridge here).]] Muni lines that pass particularly close to Noisebridge are:
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=14 14 Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)''' (24 hour service)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=33 33 Stanyan] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=49 49 Van Ness-Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=22 22 Fillmore] (24 hour service; closest stop 16th and Mission)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=12 12 Folsom] (closest stop 18th and Folsom)

Noisebridge is about a 15 minute walk from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Street_Station_(San_Francisco) Church St Light Rail Muni Station], served by the Muni light rail K, L, M, and T lines underground, and the J, N and F aboveground. (When riding the J Church line, it is closer to exit at the bottom of Dolores Park at 18th and Church rather than at Church and Market. The other Muni light rail lines also connect with BART at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Center_Station_(San_Francisco) Civic Center Station]; transferring to BART there may be faster than walking from Church Street.)

==Cycling==
See the [http://www.sfbike.org/download/map.pdf San Francisco Bike Coalition bike map] for bike directions to Noisebridge. Noisebridge can be found in the center-right portion of this map.

Valencia Street, 1 block west of Mission, is an official route of the San Francisco Bicycle Network, with roomy bike lanes in both directions and calm traffic. For security you should bring your bike upstairs either via the stairs or elevator. Our bike rack has room for at least 14 bikes :-)

==Driving==

Find us on [http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 Google Maps] or [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 OpenStreetMap].

Evening street parking in the area is difficult since the 16th and Valencia area is a popular entertainment district. Most street parking in the area is metered 9am-6pm.

There is a commercial parking garage at [http://j.mp/9IMNpT 42 Hoff Street], about two blocks from Noisebridge. Several [http://www.bart.gov/guide/parking/index.aspx BART stations outside of San Francisco] city limits also have parking available. San Francisco is famous for car break-ins; you should place ''all'' your valuables in the trunk of your car.

=== From the East Bay ===

# From the East Bay, take I-80W (across the Bay Bridge)
# 1.5 miles after the Bay Bridge, exit right at "Golden Gate Bridge | North 101 | Exit 1B"
# in 0.5 miles exit right at a double sign that reads "Duboce Ave | Exit 434A" and "101 North | G G Br | Mission St"
# Bear left near the bottom of the exit
# At the bottom of the exit, turn left on Mission
# Continue south on Mission Street about 4 blocks to 2169 Mission

=== From the South Bay ===

# From the South Bay, take US-101N
# Exit at Vermont St and immediately turn left on Vermont
# Go 2 blocks and turn left on 16th
# Go 1.1 miles (approx 12 blocks) and turn left on Mission Street
# Continue south on Mission Street 1.5 blocks to 2169 Mission

Alternatively
# Take I-280N
# Exit at San Jose Avenue
# Go 1.1 miles, turn right onto Randall and make an immediate left onto Mission Street
# Go 1.6 miles (approx 16 blocks) and find yourself in front of Noisebridge!

=== From the North Bay ===

From the North Bay, take US-101S (across the Golden Gate Bridge). Continue on US-101S within San Francisco (local San Francisco streets signed as US-101S are Lombard Street and then Van Ness Avenue) until it crosses Market Street and becomes South Van Ness Avenue, then follow South Van Ness, then right on 18th, right on Mission. Just stay on mission. South van mess is too crowded

===[http://j.mp/9En9Jg To Garage at 42 Hoff]===
# Starting at Noisebridge, go 1/2 block north to 17th St.
# Turn left on 17th
# Take your first right onto Hoff St.
# The garage is 1/2 block ahead on the left

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Getting Here (2169)

2014-02-28T12:32:19Z

NavyShowers:

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Noisebridge is located on the 3rd floor of '''[http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 2169 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110-1219]''', between 17th and 18th street ([http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 37.76717 N, 122.418423 W]), 1.5 blocks south of [http://www.bart.gov/stations/16th/index.aspx 16th Street Mission BART station]. Use the intercom to ask to be buzzed into the space. An [[elevator]] with manually-operated doors is available, and here is some basic [[accessibility]] information.

Here is a [[Map]] of Noisebridge.

If this is your first time here, please review our [[visitor advice]].

We have more information here on [[Getting_In | getting in]] using really space-age or really old-fashioned ways of opening doors.

You can also find [[Getting Here (83c) | directions to our old space]].

==Public transit==

[http://511.org/ 511.org] is great to help plan your Bay Area travel.

[[File:ShadeS.jpg|1000px]]

[http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International Airport (SFO)] is about 30 minutes away. [http://www.oaklandairport.com/ Oakland International Airport (OAK)] is about 50 minutes away.

[http://www.caltrain.com/ Caltrain], [http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/ Capitol Corridor] [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] and [http://www.bart.gov BART] transit systems can help get you around the Bay area on public transit.

===Getting Here by BART===
[http://www.bart.gov BART] (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train service runs 4:30am-midnight weekdays, less on weekends. The train schedules are generally accurate to within about 3 minutes.
*Take BART to 16th Street Mission Station
*Get to street level via either exit
*Walk 1.5 blocks south on Mission Street
*Noisebridge is on the left, 2169 Mission, just before Mi Ranchito produce market

===Getting Here by Muni===
San Francisco is served by the [http://www.sfmta.com Muni] bus and light rail network. Only some lines run from 1am-5am, so called "Owl" service. Bus schedules are generally accurate to within 15 minutes. [http://www.nextbus.com/predictor/stopSelector.jsp?a=sf-muni Nextbus] has real-time bus arrival information. [[nextbus | (Check stops near noisebridge here).]] Muni lines that pass particularly close to Noisebridge are:
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=14 14 Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)''' (24 hour service)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=33 33 Stanyan] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=49 49 Van Ness-Mission] '''(stops in front of Noisebridge)'''
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=22 22 Fillmore] (24 hour service; closest stop 16th and Mission)
:[http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routedesc.php?rted=12 12 Folsom] (closest stop 18th and Folsom)

Noisebridge is about a 15 minute walk from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Street_Station_(San_Francisco) Church St Light Rail Muni Station], served by the Muni light rail K, L, M, and T lines underground, and the J, N and F aboveground. (When riding the J Church line, it is closer to exit at the bottom of Dolores Park at 18th and Church rather than at Church and Market. The other Muni light rail lines also connect with BART at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_Center_Station_(San_Francisco) Civic Center Station]; transferring to BART there may be faster than walking from Church Street.)

==Cycling==
See the [http://www.sfbike.org/download/map.pdf San Francisco Bike Coalition bike map] for bike directions to Noisebridge. Noisebridge can be found in the center-right portion of this map.

Valencia Street, 1 block west of Mission, is an official route of the San Francisco Bicycle Network, with roomy bike lanes in both directions and calm traffic. For security you should bring your bike upstairs either via the stairs or elevator. Our bike rack has room for at least 14 bikes :-)

==Driving==

Find us on [http://maps.google.com/?q=2169+Mission+Street,+94110 Google Maps] or [http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=37.762352&mlon=-122.419372&zoom=16 OpenStreetMap].

Evening street parking in the area is difficult since the 16th and Valencia area is a popular entertainment district. Most street parking in the area is metered 9am-6pm.

There is a commercial parking garage at [http://j.mp/9IMNpT 42 Hoff Street], about two blocks from Noisebridge. Several [http://www.bart.gov/guide/parking/index.aspx BART stations outside of San Francisco] city limits also have parking available. San Francisco is famous for car break-ins; you should place ''all'' your valuables in the trunk of your car.

=== From the East Bay ===

# From the East Bay, take I-80W (across the Bay Bridge)
# 1.5 miles after the Bay Bridge, exit right at "Golden Gate Bridge | North 101 | Exit 1B"
# in 0.5 miles exit right at a double sign that reads "Duboce Ave | Exit 434A" and "101 North | G G Br | Mission St"
# Bear left near the bottom of the exit
# At the bottom of the exit, turn left on Mission
# Continue south on Mission Street about 4 blocks to 2169 Mission

=== From the South Bay ===

# From the South Bay, take US-101N
# Exit at Vermont St and immediately turn left on Vermont
# Go 2 blocks and turn left on 16th
# Go 1.1 miles (approx 12 blocks) and turn left on Mission Street
# Continue south on Mission Street 1.5 blocks to 2169 Mission

Alternatively
# Take I-280N
# Exit at San Jose Avenue
# Go 1.1 miles, turn right onto Randall and make an immediate left onto Mission Street
# Go 1.6 miles (approx 16 blocks) and find yourself in front of Noisebridge!

=== From the North Bay ===

From the North Bay, take US-101S (across the Golden Gate Bridge). Continue on US-101S within San Francisco (local San Francisco streets signed as US-101S are Lombard Street and then Van Ness Avenue) until it crosses Market Street and becomes South Van Ness Avenue, then follow South Van Ness, then right on 18th, right on Mission. Just stay on mission. South van mess is too crowded

===[http://j.mp/9En9Jg To Garage at 42 Hoff]===
# Starting at Noisebridge, go 1/2 block north to 17th St.
# Turn left on 17th
# Take your first right onto Hoff St.
# The garage is 1/2 block ahead on the left

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[[Category:Pages with a Noisebridge Tiny URL]]

About

2014-02-28T12:27:39Z

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'''Noisebridge''' is a physical space open and welcoming to all, providing infrastructure and collaboration opportunities for anyone interested in programming, hardware, crafts, science, food, robotics, art, and technology. We teach, we learn, we share. With no leaders, we have one rule: "Be excellent to each other". 

Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions, or navigate to find out more about us.

'''Governance and Goals:''' [[Vision]], [[Do-ocracy]], [[Consensus_Process]], [[Meeting]], [[Community_Standards]], [[Board_and_Officers]]

'''Nuts and Bolts:''' [[Hours]], [[Visitor_advice]], [[Getting_In]], [[Getting_Here]], [[Resources]]

'''Conflict and Concerns:''' [[Safety]], [[Conflict_Resolution]], [[Mediation]], [[Rats]]

 
'''Our Name:''' A "noise bridge" is a piece of electronic test equipment that injects noise into a system to see how it responds, so you can fix or improve it. Such a device is often used in RF electronics. 
 
'''What can I do here?''' Meet techie, arty, and crafty folks, take a class, teach a class, use the power tools and electronic labs, build something out of stuff on the hack shelves, use our library, surf the web, cook up something in the kitchen, and so on. 
 
'''Getting Here:''' Noisebridge is close to the 16th & Mission BART station, and the 14 Mission, 33 Stanyan, and 49 Van Ness-Mission Muni buses. The 22 Fillmore and 12 Folsom Muni buses are within a couple blocks. 
 
'''Do I need to be a member?''' You don't need to be a member to take or give a class or workshop at Noisebridge. All are welcome!
Noisebridge is also a great place to hang out and work on projects. However, if you spend a lot of time at Noisebridge and you're not paying for membership, you'll be expected to contribute in some other material way to the space and the geek culture surrounding it. 
 
'''How do I become a member?''' A good first step is to introduce yourself at a Tuesday meeting.
Membership is $80 a month (or a $40 “starving hacker” rate) and allows you to vote at meetings. If you aren’t a member but use the space, please drop off a few dollars in the donation bin, or set up a regular monthly donation for a smaller amount. Noisebridge runs off of membership dues and donations. 
 
'''Meetings''' are every Tuesday at 8pm at the 2169 Mission space. Meetings are mostly for organizational purposes. 
Any time is a good time to '''introduce yourself'''. Come on up and have a refreshment, tell others about your interests, or ask people what projects they are working on. 
 
'''Where can I find out more?''' The wiki is at https://www.noisebridge.net. The “Noisebridge-discuss” email list (and other lists) at https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo 
 
'''Events, workshops, classes!''' Every week there are lots of activities at Noisebridge, planned and otherwise. Check the wiki for upcoming events, workshops, and classes. And feel free to add your own! 
 
Noisebridge is a fairly '''open and permissive space''', and the equipment (unless otherwise marked, or on a member shelf) is open for public use. Safety first! Feel free to come to Noisebridge to work and play on your project, or help others with theirs. 
 
Noisebridge has '''lots of space''' available as a community resource for individuals and organizations to use -- please use it! 
 
'''Can I leave my stuff here?''' Noisebridge is open to the public, so use your judgment when leaving valuables here. Noisebridge is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Avoid leaving your bicycle here overnight. The daily storage shelves provide a space to leave your things for the day. The lost and found box is located on top of the shelves. Members can leave items on their labeled member shelf for an extended period. Please label any projects left here with your name, email, and the date. Putting your project into a box labeled with your name is best.

Noisebridge

2014-02-28T12:25:10Z

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Noisebridge is an infrastructure provider for technical-creative projects, collaboratively run by our members. We are [[Incorporation|a non-profit educational institution]] intended for public benefit. We operate primarily in a 5,200 square-foot space located in the heart of San Francisco. We teach, we learn, we share. [[Noisebridge_Vision|Read more about Noisebridge]] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wamwklXWK4M watch a short video]...

We are committed to providing a safe space to work, learn, and play. Please read and understand our [[anti-harassment policy]] and [[community standards]]. This is how we expect people to behave when they are at Noisebridge, and you should also expect this standard of behavior from others in the space.

Noisebridge relies on your donations to continue operating. If you have found Noisebridge useful, please consider [[donate|donating]] to help us keep operating.

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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wGMjRJpLCA Watch this video tour of the space.]
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Our [[2169_Mission|5,200 square-foot space (483m2)]] contains an [[Electronics_Lab|electronics lab]], [[Shop|machine shop]], [[Sewing|sewing/crafting supplies]], [[Classrooms|two classrooms]], [[Conference_Area|conference area]], [[library|library]], [[Darkroom|darkroom]], and [[Kitchen|kitchen]]. [[Diversity|Everyone]] is welcome to use [[Resources|our many resources]]. Find others to create with. Find help with your projects. Help others with their projects. Learn, teach, share. Come to Noisebridge and create! Noisebridge's public [[Hours|hours]] are now 24/7. New visitors are welcome any time (all ages, all skill levels), but it's best to visit when members are present or during an event to make sure we have a volunteer to show you around and make introductions.
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[[Image:2169mission.jpg|thumb|right|Front door to our space at 2169 Mission]]
[[Image:Arduinos For Total Newbies workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino for Total Newbies Workshop at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Noisebridge tools.jpg|thumb|right|A space to learn and create neat things]]
[[Image:Noisebridge_Soldering_Workshop.jpg|thumb|right|[[Circuit_Hacking_Mondays|Soldering Workshop]] at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Skittlevodka.jpg|thumb|right|Hacking, it's more than just electronics]]
[[Image:Starfive - q's noisebridge project.jpg|thumb|right|Craft hacking]]
[[Image:Noiz_spacemap2012.jpg|thumb|right|digital blueprint of the space as of Nov. 2012]]

== Events and Classes ==
'''[[:Category:Events|Full Event Listing]]''' | '''[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1uesj915rces4cbmcr8j3sg8t0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles Unofficial Google Calendar]'''

Want to attend a class or event? Before you arrive or once you're at the space, just ask the teacher or event organizer if you can be their guest. [[Getting_In#Staying_In | Read more about our access policy]]. Please see our [[Hosting an Event|events hosting page]] for suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.
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''You'' '''don't''' ''need to be a member to participate in a class or workshop at Noisebridge!'''''

'''Want to host your event at Noisebridge?''' We like seeing classes and talks on interesting things pertaining to various subjects of hacking. Most of all, we like seeing familiar faces. Please participate in the space and our [[Meetings|weekly Tuesday meetings]] to see if we're the right audience for what you want to share before announcing a new event. Additionally, here are some [[Hosting an Event]] tips.

== Info ==

[[Intro Poster]]: How we explain ourselves to new visitors.

[[Resources]]: Stuff in the space -- computer network & servers, project areas, tools, bulk orders from Digikey/McMaster/Mouser.

[[Safety|Safety in the Space]]: What to do in case of an emergency.

[[Press Coverage]]: mentions of Noisebridge in the media (both blog and dead tree).

[[Identity]]: A collection of resources revolving around our identity and logo.

[[The Neighborhood]]: What's in the neighborhood around 2169 Mission

[[Hosting an Event|Hosting an Event at Noisebridge]]: Suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.

[[Hackerspace Infos]]: Howtos, Background, and friendly Hackerspaces elsewhere.

== Get in Touch ==
* '''Press: Please see our [[Press Kit]] - Includes press contacts, pictures, background info, etc.'''
* [[Contacts]] - General contact details for the space
* [[Mailinglist]] - Best way to keep informed of upcoming events
* [[People]]
* [[Twitter]]
* [[IRC|IRC channel]] - irc://chat.freenode.net/#noisebridge
* [[Payphone|Call the red payphone]] - This option is temporarily unavailable
* [[MemoryHole|Legal Requests (information removal, etc)]]
* Here is our '''mailing address''' (different from our physical address): 
          '''Noisebridge''' 
          '''2261 Market Street #235-A''' 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94114'''

[[Image:Passport-badge2.png‎|right|link=Passport|Hackerspace Passports accepted here]]
* Or just [[Getting Here|drop by the space]]. We're open 24/7. New visitors should read up on [[getting in]]. ''all ages, all skill levels'': 
          [[Getting Here|'''2169 Mission St, 3rd floor''']] 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94110'''

== Status ==
'''Noisebridge is up!''' We began building Noisebridge in February 2007. Since December 2007 we've had regular Tuesday meetings, and rented our first physical space as of October 1st 2008. We quickly outgrew our first space and have been at our much larger 5,200 square-foot second location since October 1st 2009. We are a [[Incorporation|tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization]] as of July 2009, retroactive to October 2008.

About

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'''Noisebridge''' is a physical space open and welcoming to all, providing infrastructure and collaboration opportunities for anyone interested in programming, hardware, crafts, science, food, robotics, art, and technology. We teach, we learn, we share. With no leaders, we have one rule: "Be excellent to each other". 

Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions, or navigate to find out more about us.

'''Governance and Goals:''' [[Vision]], [[Do-ocracy]], [[Consensus_Process]], [[Meeting]], [[Community_Standards]], [[Board_and_Officers]]

'''Nuts and Bolts:''' [[Hours]], [[Visitor_advice]], [[Getting_In]], [[Getting_Here]], [[Resources]]

'''Conflict and Concerns:''' [[Safety]], [[Conflict_Resolution]], [[Mediation]], [[Rats]]

 
'''Our Name:''' A "noise bridge" is a piece of electronic test equipment that injects noise into a system to see how it responds, so you can fix or improve it. Such a device is often used in RF electronics. 
 
'''What can I do here?''' Meet techie, arty, and crafty folks, take a class, teach a class, use the power tools and electronic labs, build something out of stuff on the hack shelves, use our library, surf the web, cook up something in the kitchen, and so on. 
 
'''Getting Here:''' Noisebridge is close to the 16th & Mission BART station, and the 14 Mission, 33 Stanyan, and 49 Van Ness-Mission Muni buses. The 22 Fillmore and 12 Folsom Muni buses are within a couple blocks. 
 
'''Do I need to be a member?''' You don't need to be a member to take or give a class or workshop at Noisebridge. All are welcome!
Noisebridge is also a great place to hang out and work on projects. However, if you spend a lot of time at Noisebridge and you're not paying for membership, you'll be expected to contribute in some other material way to the space and the geek culture surrounding it. 
 
'''How do I become a member?''' A good first step is to introduce yourself at a Tuesday meeting.
Membership is $80 a month (or a $40 “starving hacker” rate) and allows you to vote at meetings. If you aren’t a member but use the space, please drop off a few dollars in the donation bin, or set up a regular monthly donation for a smaller amount. Noisebridge runs off of membership dues and donations. 
 
'''Meetings''' are every Tuesday at 8pm at the 2169 Mission space. Meetings are mostly for organizational purposes. 
Any time is a good time to '''introduce yourself'''. Come on up and have a refreshment, tell others about your interests, or ask people what projects they are working on. 
 
'''Where can I find out more?''' The wiki is at https://www.noisebridge.net. The “Noisebridge-discuss” email list (and other lists) at https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo 
 
'''Events, workshops, classes!''' Every week there are lots of activities at Noisebridge, planned and otherwise. Check the wiki for upcoming events, workshops, and classes. And feel free to add your own! 
 
Noisebridge is a fairly '''open and permissive space''', and the equipment (unless otherwise marked, or on a member shelf) is open for public use. Safety first! Feel free to come to Noisebridge to work and play on your project, or help others with theirs. 
 
Noisebridge has '''lots of space''' available as a community resource for individuals and organizations to use -- please use it! 
 
'''Can I leave my stuff here?''' Noisebridge is open to the public, so use your judgment when leaving valuables here. Noisebridge is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Avoid leaving your bicycle here overnight. The daily storage shelves provide a space to leave your things for the day. The lost and found box is located on top of the shelves. Members can leave items on their labeled member shelf for an extended period. Please label any projects left here with your name, email, and the date. Putting your project into a box labeled with your name is best.

Noisebridge

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Noisebridge is an infrastructure provider for technical-creative projects, collaboratively run by our members. We are [[Incorporation|a non-profit educational institution]] intended for public benefit. We operate primarily in a 5,200 square-foot space located in the heart of San Francisco. We teach, we learn, we share. [[Noisebridge_Vision|Read more about Noisebridge]] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wamwklXWK4M watch a short video]...

We are committed to providing a safe space to work, learn, and play. Please read and understand our [[anti-harassment policy]] and [[community standards]]. This is how we expect people to behave when they are at Noisebridge, and you should also expect this standard of behavior from others in the space.

Noisebridge relies on your donations to continue operating. If you have found Noisebridge useful, please consider [[donate|donating]] to help us keep operating.

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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wGMjRJpLCA Watch this video tour of the space.]
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Our [[2169_Mission|5,200 square-foot space (483m2)]] contains an [[Electronics_Lab|electronics lab]], [[Shop|machine shop]], [[Sewing|sewing/crafting supplies]], [[Classrooms|two classrooms]], [[Conference_Area|conference area]], [[library|library]], [[Darkroom|darkroom]], and [[Kitchen|kitchen]]. [[Diversity|Everyone]] is welcome to use [[Resources|our many resources]]. Find others to create with. Find help with your projects. Help others with their projects. Learn, teach, share. Come to Noisebridge and create! Noisebridge's public [[Hours|hours]] are now 24/7. New visitors are welcome any time (all ages, all skill levels), but it's best to visit when members are present or during an event to make sure we have a volunteer to show you around and make introductions.
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[[Image:2169mission.jpg|thumb|right|Front door to our space at 2169 Mission]]
[[Image:Arduinos For Total Newbies workshop.jpg|thumb|right|Arduino for Total Newbies Workshop at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Noisebridge tools.jpg|thumb|right|A space to learn and create neat things]]
[[Image:Noisebridge_Soldering_Workshop.jpg|thumb|right|[[Circuit_Hacking_Mondays|Soldering Workshop]] at Noisebridge]]
[[Image:Skittlevodka.jpg|thumb|right|Hacking, it's more than just electronics]]
[[Image:Starfive - q's noisebridge project.jpg|thumb|right|Craft hacking]]
[[Image:Noiz_spacemap2012.jpg|thumb|right|digital blueprint of the space as of Nov. 2012]]

== Events and Classes ==
'''[[:Category:Events|Full Event Listing]]''' | '''[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=1uesj915rces4cbmcr8j3sg8t0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles Unofficial Google Calendar]'''

Want to attend a class or event? Before you arrive or once you're at the space, just ask the teacher or event organizer if you can be their guest. [[Getting_In#Staying_In | Read more about our access policy]]. Please see our [[Hosting an Event|events hosting page]] for suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.
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''You'' '''don't''' ''need to be a member to participate in a class or workshop at Noisebridge!'''''

'''Want to host your event at Noisebridge?''' We like seeing classes and talks on interesting things pertaining to various subjects of hacking. Most of all, we like seeing familiar faces. Please participate in the space and our [[Meetings|weekly Tuesday meetings]] to see if we're the right audience for what you want to share before announcing a new event. Additionally, here are some [[Hosting an Event]] tips.

== Info ==

[[Intro Poster]]: How we explain ourselves to new visitors.

[[Resources]]: Stuff in the space -- computer network & servers, project areas, tools, bulk orders from Digikey/McMaster/Mouser.

[[Safety|Safety in the Space]]: What to do in case of an emergency.

[[Press Coverage]]: mentions of Noisebridge in the media (both blog and dead tree).

[[Identity]]: A collection of resources revolving around our identity and logo.

[[The Neighborhood]]: What's in the neighborhood around 2169 Mission

[[Hosting an Event|Hosting an Event at Noisebridge]]: Suggestions on how to use Noisebridge for your event/class/workshop.

[[Hackerspace Infos]]: Howtos, Background, and friendly Hackerspaces elsewhere.

== Get in Touch ==
* '''Press: Please see our [[Press Kit]] - Includes press contacts, pictures, background info, etc.'''
* [[Contacts]] - General contact details for the space
* [[Mailinglist]] - Best way to keep informed of upcoming events
* [[People]]
* [[Twitter]]
* [[IRC|IRC channel]] - irc://chat.freenode.net/#noisebridge
* [[Payphone|Call the red payphone]] - This option is temporarily unavailable
* [[MemoryHole|Legal Requests (information removal, etc)]]
* Here is our '''mailing address''' (different from our physical address): 
          '''Noisebridge''' 
          '''2261 Market Street #235-A''' 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94114'''

[[Image:Passport-badge2.png‎|right|link=Passport|Hackerspace Passports accepted here]]
* Or just [[Getting Here|drop by the space]]. We're open 24/7. New visitors should read up on [[getting in]]. ''all ages, all skill levels'': 
          [[Getting Here|'''2169 Mission St, 3rd floor''']] 
          '''San Francisco, CA 94110'''

== Status ==
'''Noisebridge is up!''' We began building Noisebridge in February 2007. Since December 2007 we've had regular Tuesday meetings, and rented our first physical space as of October 1st 2008. We quickly outgrew our first space and have been at our much larger 5,200 square-foot second location since October 1st 2009. We are a [[Incorporation|tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization]] as of July 2009, retroactive to October 2008.

Noisebridge Vision

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__NOEDITSECTION__[[Image:Noisebridge_soldering.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Learning by doing!]]
[[Image:Evocell_ecoli15.png|thumb|right|180px|Do cool stuff!]]
[[Image:Noisebridge_at_night.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Interact with interesting people!]]
Noisebridge is a space for sharing, creation, collaboration, research, development, mentoring, and of course, learning. Noisebridge is also more than a physical space, it's a community with roots extending around the world.

<blockquote>
For we're excellent to each other here 
We rarely ever block 
We value tools over pre-emptive rules 
And spurn the key and the lock. 
       — Danny O'Brien, 2010-11-09 general meeting notes
</blockquote>

''We make stuff. So can you.''

== The Idea ==

Noisebridge is an educational non-profit corporation, 501(c)3 public charity status.

We provide infrastructure and collaboration opportunities for people interested in programming, hardware hacking, physics, chemistry, mathematics, photography, security, robotics, all kinds of art, and, of course, technology. Through talks, workshops, and [[projects]] we encourage knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring.

As a space for artistic collaboration and experimentation, we are open to all types of art - with a special emphasis on the crossover of art and technology. From hardware labs to electronics, cooking, photography, and sound labs, anything that's creative is welcome.

Many interesting things are happening at all times. Sharing is essential to making this work. We believe in starting from a point of respect and trust. We believe it builds a safe community and that this will foster innovation and creation.
Our code of conduct is "Be excellent to each other".

Leadership is taken by individual members for specific projects. We call this "sudo leadership" after the *nix command sudo which allows a regular user to do one root-level, or superuser, task. In other words, if you want Noisebridge to do something, start doing it.

Here's some paraphrasing from our bylaws:
Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, we want to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. We provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. We provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. We create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. We develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. We promote collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes.

== Tripartite Pillars ==

===Excellence===
'''Be excellent to each other''' is the guiding principle of Noisebridge. Wikipedia uses [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Don't_be_a_dick a somewhat similar rule], which they call "''the fundamental rule of all social spaces. Every other policy for getting along is a special case of it.''" Unlike Wikipedia, Noisebridge takes a positive approach, and avoids the practice of officially enumerating the myriad potential special cases; "be excellent" is enough.

===Consensus===
We make official Noisebridge decisions by consensus, which means the willing consent of all of our members. Decisions are made at our [[:Category:Meeting_Notes|weekly meetings]], and items proposed for consensus are announced at least a week in advance to give everyone time to hear about them. Members may block by proxy if they are unable to attend or if they wish to block anonymously.

More information on the [[Consensus Process]].

===Do-ocracy===
Doing excellent stuff at Noisebridge does not require permission or an official consensus decision. If you're uncertain about the excellence of something you want to do, you should ask someone else what they think.

== Testimonials ==

[[Testimonials | Why people love Noisebridge]]

* Smart creative people, welcoming community, friendly to newbies
* Equipment, tools, books, materials, and the space itself
* Its culture of free, open, accessible, DIY awesomeness

== Financing it ==

We self-finance through membership fees ($80 per member/month with $40 "starving hacker" rate), beverage sales, and parties, the way European hacker spaces do it. We also welcome one-time or recurring [[Donate_or_Pay_Dues|donations]] from members and non-members alike. Donations and sponsorships will accompany renovation and equipment purchase. Within the first 24 hours of renting a space, we raised over $10,000 for a cool location and meaningful projects. Within our first month, we've nearly become cash flow positive from membership dues alone. Further discussion is happening on the [[Finances]] wiki page.

== Inspiration ==
Noisebridge is inspired by similar European clubs like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metalab Metalab] of Vienna, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-base CBase] of Berlin, [http://www.mi2.hr/ MAMA] of Zagreb, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASCII_%28squat%29 ASCII] of Amsterdam. Many other clubs of a similar stripe can be found at [http://hacklabs.org/index_en.php Hacklabs] and [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/List_of_Hacker_Spaces Hackerspaces dot Org]. It would not be out of the question to consider Noisebridge a possible [http://events.ccc.de/2007/09/27/say-hello-to-bitkanonecccde/ San Francisco Chaostreff]. Noisebridge is a hacker space and community that shares a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorkbot Dorkbot]-like ethic, and indeed, many of the members of Noisebridge are long-time Dorkbotters.

== The Name ==
A "noise bridge" performs useful services by injecting noise into a system. Such a device is often used in RF electronics.

== The Space ==
Read some [[oral histories]] from members, or add your own!

=See Also=
*[[Community Standards]]

[[Category:Pages with a Noisebridge Tiny URL]]

Talk:Noisebridge

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10/27 I left my laptop charger and cord on the main table. If you find it please give it to Rayce, Vaughn or the guy on the 3D printer. I will come by tomorrow. Thanks!! -Bud

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Li-Fi
http://qz.com/137221/a-plan-to-turn-every-lightbulb-into-an-ultra-fast-alternative-to-wi-fi/#!

== Watch the Pirate Bay documentary premiere! ==

Hi Noisebridge friends,

I just got the chance to check out your beautiful space and wanted to share my film about the Pirate Bay with your community.

We are releasing the film for free online from the premiere on Jan 8th.

Please check out the trailer here

http://watch.tpbafk.tv/

Please share!

Simon / Director TPB AFK

== 71.135.35.112 Undos ==

Hi, My name is Marlon Boothe. I recently found out about your community. I'm excited about joining you guys. I'm currently looking for sponsors. I tried joining the irc chanel but something went wrong at the end of the set up. Please help. Thanks.

Sorry about the heavy undo action here https://noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Noisebridge&diff=next&oldid=35239. Here's a rationale for my edits:

Noisebridge ''has now been designated as'''...
 Isn't that just a long winded version of "is"?

new visitors are ''just as welcome as always''
 If they are new, then they wouldn't have any reason to wonder why this statement might exist.
 
 OTOH, [[User:Gadlen|gadlen]], the most recent language using the terms "always welcome" is clearly more inviting and less cold to New Visitors. Although you yourself might disagree with this emphasis on attracting New Visitors to the Space, you might still want to more carefully review some of the Regular Members' proposals of this "more welcoming" matter on recent Discussion-list postings as well as in the last Meeting's minutes.

''consider reading up on''
 No, it's important they read up on it.
 
 OTOH, [[User:Gadlen|gadlen]], the most recent language using the term "review"' succinctly hints at less in-depth "reading" of the required access methods; a definite +plus+ to many more of we excellent time-constrained folks.
 Why indeed is it so "important" that New Visitors undergo the ordeal of '''being required''' to slog through something that even remotely approaches an undergraduate essay to find out what they really need to know??!!

but it's best to visit when ''Full or Associate Members'' are present
 A new visitor doesn't care about the difference between full and associate members or that there is a difference. And saying it your way implies there is another, unstated type of member, which there isn't.

--[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 08:39, 9 November 2013 (UTC)

: Dearest 71.135.35.112, those are excellent edits, thanks! I'm glad we got to bounce them back and forth a bit.
: PS. A popular way to show discussion threading in Mediawiki is to add a ":" to the beginning of each line. That indents your text. Then the next response gets a "::", etc... It's not perfect, but that's what Wikipedia uses. Keep rocking. --[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 19:11, 18 November 2013 (UTC)
 
: [[User:Gadlen|gadlen]], It does seem from the [[Community_Standards | Community Standards ]] history tab, that [[User:Flamsmark]] just went ahead and unilaterally shut out 71.135.45.11x for her/his/their editing there. So while it is certainly [[Vision#Excellence | Excellent ]] to be able to actively participate in the Wiki editing process just like you and 71.135.45.11x here, there are doubts whether [[User:Flamsmark]] himself will likewise participate par excellence.

 ## Note from some of the recent [https://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/noisebridge-discuss/2013-November/date.html Discussion-list postings by date] that [[User:Flamsmark]] is likely taking the "Nuclear Option" in locking-out Wiki editing. Indeed, readers of this (including '''you''' [[User:Gadlen|gadlen]]) shouldn't ignore the recent Revision history tabs of both the Main [[Noisebridge]] Wiki '''and''' the [[Community_Standards]] wiki pages. And closely watch the [[Events]] Revision history tab to see '''when''' [[User:Flamsmark]] will "protect" that page too.
 As House TV series' Lisa Cuddy says to the Hospital Board when they vote to kick her out in the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0606013/ Babies & Bathwater episode], "this may be the last decision you may ever have as Board Members".
 Be forewarned, [[User:Gadlen|gadlen]], you and other Wiki editors are '''definitely''' next!
 

== Captcha fix request ==
All these moments will be lost in time... "like tears in rain" - w/o the direct article. tyvm :-) [[Special:Contributions/66.31.46.165|66.31.46.165]] 00:20, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

== Required Slogging ==

(71.135.45.119, I moved your comment to a new section so it's more easily viewable. My response follows)

71.135.45.119 writes: Why indeed is it so "important" that New Visitors undergo the ordeal of being required to slog through something that even remotely approaches an undergraduate essay to find out what they really need to know??!!

:That is an excellent question! The gist is that it's really good for visitors to know that they will have a better experience (not get kicked out etc..) if they have a sponsor when they are in the space. This is because of the new "members and their guests only policy". So I'm guessing that the instructions to new visitors should try to strike a balance between "Visitors Welcome!" and "Here's exactly how to be an approved guest!" and "Look how easy it is to be an approved guest!" or something like that. And that is what is being worked on now... and you are participating in that very process! --[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 19:28, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

== Arduino ==

H Noisebridge friends,

I am looking for some help with an arduino project.
My mail is doroskir@gmail.com

Doros

: Doros, you'd do well writing your full question to the Noisebridge-Discussion mailing list --[[User:Gadlen|gadlen]] ([[User talk:Gadlen|talk]]) 00:49, 21 November 2013 (UTC)