What is a hackerspace?
Where are you located?
Why do you have a hackerspace?
Who runs the hackerspace?
When is the hackerspace open?
How can I become a member of the hackerspace?
How are you funded?
I’m not a member, can I see the space?
What kind of people are members?
What do you do in the hackerspace?
What is a probationary member?
What is a full member?
Why do I have to be a probationary member before I become a full member?
Can i attend a group night even though I’m not a paying member of TOG?
What is a hackerspace?
A hackerspace is a place where like minded individuals can meet and be creative in an environment that is both inspiring and supportive of both new and old technologies.
Where are you located?
TOG is located at 40 Arran Quay, Dublin 7 conveniently located over The Voodoo Lounge, so we’re hard to miss.
Why do you have a hackerspace?
Rather then have people spend their days talking to like minded people virtually over the internet through email and chat we decided to set up a space where people could meet, collaborate and socialize.
Who runs the hackerspace?
We all run the space. If any decisions need to be made the a request for opinion is sent out on the mailing list and people have 5-7 days to respond, this time can vary depending on the decision to be made. There is also an elected committee in place to look after the boring stuff such as making sure the bills and rent are paid.
When is the hackerspace open?
Full members of the hackerspace have keys to they can come and go as they please. Probationary members can attend the space when a full member is present. Visitors can visit the space under the supervision of another member. If you wish to visit the space, contact us through email or get talking to someone on IRC and we will be glad to show you around.
How can I become a member of the hackerspace?
What normally happens is you will get in touch with us either through email or talking to us in IRC. You’ll come to the space, have a look around and get talking to a few members. If you decide you want to be a member of TOG you will begin to pay membership and become a probationary member.
How are you funded?
We are completely funded by the membership we receive from each of our members.
I’m not a member, can I see the space?
Of course! Make contact and we’ll arrange a time.
What kind of people are members?
We have a good mix of people all with their own areas of interest. Their interests are a good spread across science, technology, digital and electronics.
What do you do in the hackerspace?
You can do anything you want in the hackerspace. People have programmed, soldered circuits, designed websites and played with micro-controllers. TOG is a place where you can sit down away from distractions and work on your projects. It gives members the ability to set time in their week to go to the space and make progress on projects without the distractions of home.
What is a probationary member?
A probationary member is a new member to TOG. Probationary status can typically last 3 months. This allows you access to the space when a full member is in the space. You are also allowed to bring a visitor into the space under your supervision. This gives full members a chance to get to know you before you become a full member.
What is a full member?
A full member is member of TOG that has been with us for at least 3 months, has keys to the space and has a say in the decision making process in the running of the space.
Why do I have to be a probationary member before I become a full member?
TOG is our home. You wouldn’t give a complete stranger the keys of your house or car without knowing you can trust someone. We have over 20 members in TOG and some of our members leave equipment in the space and we want them to feel that their posessions are safe. We are all paying the rent after all. Also we want to make sure that you are the right person for TOG before becoming a full member. We don’t want one person to make other members feel uncomfortable in their own house. This usually isn’t a problem, but we are a new hackerspace and we are learning from the years of experience of our fellow hackerspaces around the world.
Can I attend a group night even though I’m not a paying member of TOG?
Of course you can, we only ask that you contact us before hand so we can judge numbers that will be attending the group, and if for what ever reason the night is cancelled, we can get details from you to let you know so your not standing outside and nobody s home.