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====== About #hack66 ======

We have different ways of describing what this is and who we are. \\
In plainspeak, #hack66 is an innovation centre/hackerspace hybrid that is only just beginning to take form, with real-space premises at the [[http://www.artosfoundation.org/index.htm|Artos Cultural and Research Foundation]], in Nicosia Cyprus.\\
It is open and welcoming to all, providing infrastructure and collaboration opportunities for anyone interested in programming, hardware, crafts, science, robotics, halloumi, art, and technology.  We teach, we learn, and we share openly, with no leaders. Following the hackerspace spirit, we have one rule: **Be excellent to each other**.\\

**As a physical platform it combines three elements** \\
**A hacker space** (a place where artists, programmers, inventors gather, exchange ideas, use free open platforms and bring new innovative projects, ideas, policies and actions that can be considered as new products and addressed to the society), \\
**A center of innovation** (a place to attract creative and innovative thinkers, support, mentor and network them and secure the implementation), \\
**A fablab** that brings new experience and training on new technologies through practical workshops, i.e. 3D design & printing, to the local creative industry by utilizing experts, local or international. \\

**Structure and capacity**
#hack66 has so far been able to function on three levels: the “core”, consisting of specific project coordinators, mentors and the interaction between them; the “suburbs” where there is interaction with other similar projects and organizations that have an interest/benefit in this (i.e. local authorities, investors, local industry and individuals), and the “periphery” which is the general audience and the media, that can have a fortnightly presentation/dialogue and training.\\


**Opening hours**\\
Come along on one of our [[wiki:event:openweds|Open Wednesdays]] for starters!\\

**What can I do here?**\\ 
Meet techie, arty, and crafty people, take a class, teach a class, use the tools, build something out of stuff that's lying around, use the [[wiki:project:bookcrossing_zone|library]], surf the web and so on. Please refrain from nuclear testing in the garden.\\

**Getting Here** \\
See [[wiki:location|Location]] \\

**Do I need to be a member?**\\
You don't have to be a member to be here. All like-minded people are welcome! Although we aren't open all the time, #hack66 [[wiki:event:openweds|Open Wednesdays]] are a great place to hang out and work on projects. You wont be asked to pay a membership fee, although donations are highly appreciated.\\

**How do I become a member?**\\
2b1ask1: To be one ask one. Come and introduce yourself get to know us, see the place and if you feel the vibe, you're welcome to our space. Also create an account in this [[http://hack66.info/start?do=register|wiki]]. \\

**Meetings**\\
Meetings are every Wednesday at 7:30pm, we [[wiki:event:beerasm:start|assembly]] co agree on what needs be doing.\\
Minutes from previous assemblies are logged in this wiki.\\

**Where can I find out more?**\\
The wiki duh... And the [[wiki:mailing_list|[#hack66] Mailing List]]!

**Events, workshops, classes!**\\
Every week we'll try and have activities at #hack66, planned and otherwise.  Check the wiki for upcoming [[wiki:event:start|events, workshops, and classes]].  And feel free to add your own.\\
#hack66 is a fairly open and permissive space, and the equipment (unless otherwise marked) is open for public use. Safety first!  Feel free to come to #hack66 to work and play on your project, or help others with theirs.\\
Space at #hack66 is available as a community resource, please use it!\\

**Can I leave my stuff here?** \\
Use your judgement when leaving valuables here. #hack66 is not responsible for lost or stolen items. There is a lost and found box in the main room. Members can leave items on a labeled 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.

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