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 (4+)
See all- Let's Learn to Turn Pens!Tampa Hackerspace West, Tampa, FL
Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
Pay for the class at our Square Marketplace at https://tampahackerspace.square.site/product/pen-turning/25 .Learn how to take a piece of wood or epoxy (a blank), and go through the steps to turn it on the lathe to end with a finished pen. At the end of the class, you'll have a beautiful, custom pen you made yourself and you'll be signed off on the mini-lathe.
The instructor, Bruce Sharp is an experienced woodworker with many years of experience.
The class includes a break and will likely finish in less than four hours. You'll be hands on turning your pen and finishing it. All materials for one pen are included in the class registration.
The member price is for paid members of Tampa Hackerspace. Information on becoming a paid member can be found on our website (http://tampahackerspace.com/membership).
Payment is expected within 24 hours of your RSVP. If anyone hasn't paid by then, they may be shifted from the confirmed list without notice to make room for other students.
If you've been moved from the confirmed list, we couldn't match a payment through Square for the class to your meetup account. If this is in error, please message info@tampahackerspace.com with your meetup handle and email address. If you haven't yet paid, please do so at the link above and we'll move you back to the active list.
- Steel MIG Welding Safety and Basic Usage (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace, Tampa, FL
MIG Welding Safety and Basic Usage (Members Only)
PLEASE NOTE: When you first respond to this meetup, you will be wait-listed. As memberships are verified and payments are received, we will move you to the Yes list until the class is at capacity. Priority is given by payment time, not RSVP time. Note that after you pay, you will not be moved to the Yes list immediately -- this is a manual process requiring human verification from a volunteer.
This class covers basic safety and usage of our Everlast welder for MIG-welding steel. It is required for sign off to use our welder.
It is open to paid hackerspace members only. For details on becoming a member of Tampa Hackerspace, please visit http://tampahackerspace.com/membership/
This class has a $30 fee. Please pay it at https://tampahackerspace.square.site/product/mig-welding-sign-off/88?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2 .
Limit 4 students.
SAFETY: Everyone must wear closed toed shoes and long sleeve shirt & pants for protection. Sparks may damage. Cotton is best, nylon can melt and stick to skin.
