
What we’re about
We are a non-profit makerspace. We offer classes and events on all sorts of making. Most are open to everyone. You can join as a member and have 24/7 access to our workshop and tools.
Tell us what you make and hack!
Web: http://tampahackerspace.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackTampa
Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/TampaHack/
Some of the projects our members work on: aquaponics, FIRST robotics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Internet of Things (IoT), electronics, ham / amateur radio, wearable electronics, home automation, microcontrollers, quadcopters, drones, 3D printing, art, etc. We are working on offering a wide range of classes from Minecraft to sewing to LED lighting to Linux to lockpicking to movie making and photography to ceramics / pottery. Whether your interest is technology like hardware or electronic devices, software, or artistic like art, design, film, or music, we're here to help you with your projects.
Our workshop currently has 3D printers, a laser cutter / engraver, CNC wood routers, welding, sewing machines, embroidery machine, vinyl cutters, a heat press, kilns, electronics tools like soldering stations, oscilloscopes, metal / machine tools including a CNC mill, vertical mill and lathes, and a full woodshop with table saw, bandsaw, crosscut / miter saw, planer, jointer, router table, lathes, sanders, hand tools, etc.
We are located just south of Tampa Airport and are reasonably close to all of Tampa Bay - Pinellas County / Clearwater / Largo / St. Petersburg, Pasco, or Hillsborough / Tampa.
Upcoming events
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Intro to Vacuum Forming
Tampa Hackerspace, 4931 W Nassau St, Tampa, FL, USClass Fee: $15 non-members, $5 members of Tampa Hackerspace
Please pay after placing your RSVP: https://square.link/u/QPCBPGuqIn this course you will learn the principles of vacuum forming, familiarize yourself with the THS vacuum former and it's components, and learn the operating procedure. When completed, you will be signed off on the vacuum former and allowed to use it for your own projects. You may bring with you a small (4"x4"x3" LWH or smaller), smooth (non-pointy), heat resistant object to add to the final forming *Note: Objects will be evaluated before forming and may not be allowed if they may cause an issue, think simple*
Instructor: James Atwell
James is a field service engineer for a medical equipment company, he's an Army veteran and has a BS in Natural Sciences. He enjoys woodworking, tinkering, weightlifting, and cycling in his free time.10 attendees
Past events
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