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	Remember, your member contribution is more than just paying the rent (member dues). It’s helping to maintain a clean, working, fun place to make stuff!		Remember, your member contribution is more than just paying the rent (member dues). It’s helping to maintain a clean, working, fun place to make stuff!

			=== Other Ways to Support the Space ===
			Not ready to sign up to be a full member, but still want to support the LVL1 Louisville Hackerspace? Send us a donation of any value! Donations of $5 help support our Makership program to supply 1 person a month with access to the space for 3 months and a $100 stipend to bring their project to life. (See [[Manual#Donations]] for more information)

	== Finalizing your LVL1 membership with Pike13 ==		== Finalizing your LVL1 membership with Pike13 ==

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	==== Donations ====		=== Donations ===

	LVL1 is a [[501c3]] non-profit, and will accept your donations of equipment or money. ~~We accept all electronic and electromechanical equipment, except CRT monitors, or items containing CRT monitors.~~ Donations should be made to LVL1 Inc. For more details on the rules of donations, see the [[501c3]] page. If you have any questions, contact directors@lvl1.org.		LVL1 is a [[501c3]] non-profit, and will accept your donations of equipment or money.
			*Donations should be made to LVL1 Inc.
			*For more details on the rules of donations, see the [[501c3]] page. If you have any questions, contact directors@lvl1.org.

			We accept all electronic and electromechanical equipment, except CRT monitors, or items containing CRT monitors.
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2025-08-17T01:02:42Z

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	[[File:LVL1_Guide_1.png]]		[[File:LVL1_Guide_1.png]]
	[[File:LVL1_Guide_2.png\|thumb\|sign-up start page]]		[[File:LVL1_Guide_2.png\|thumb\|sign-up start page]]
	~~==== Personal Information ====~~
	*If you are signing up dependents, please select "Yourself and your children or other family members".		*If you are signing up dependents, please select "Yourself and your children or other family members".
	*Complete the personal information requested & accept the terms and conditions		*Complete the personal information requested & accept the terms and conditions

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	= LVL1 Manual =		= LVL1 Manual =

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	[[File:lvl1logo.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]]		Welcome to LVL1 Hackerspace![[File:lvl1logo.png\|300px\|thumb\|right]]

	~~Welcome to LVL1 Hackerspace!~~

	Our space might be a little overwhelming at first, so we've created this manual as a rough guide to help you get the most out of the community we've created.		Our space might be a little overwhelming at first, so we've created this manual as a rough guide to help you get the most out of the community we've created.
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			__TOC__

	== About LVL1 ==		== About LVL1 ==

	[[File:Butterscotch.jpeg\|left\|400px]]		[[File:Butterscotch.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|400px\|Butterscotch]]

	LVL1 is an open community workshop democratically operated by our membership. We are a friendly community of tinkerers, makers, engineers, educators, scientists, artists, hackers and overall geeks. Anyone who is, aspires to be, or just wants to hang around smart, creative, friendly mad scientist maker/hacker Louisvillians is welcome at LVL1! We've got lots of cool tools and equipment. We've got a lot of really bright and creative people. We like to work on (and show off) fun and challenging technical projects.		LVL1 is an open community workshop democratically operated by our membership. We are a friendly community of tinkerers, makers, engineers, educators, scientists, artists, hackers and overall geeks. Anyone who is, aspires to be, or just wants to hang around smart, creative, friendly mad scientist maker/hacker Louisvillians is welcome at LVL1!

			We've got lots of cool tools and equipment. We've got a lot of really bright and creative people. We like to work on (and show off) fun and challenging technical projects.

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	== LVL1 Culture ==		== LVL1 Culture ==

	[[File:Mario_and_doctor.jpeg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Mario_and_doctor.jpeg\|right\|300px\|thumb]]

	LVL1 strives to promote an open and welcoming culture. We like the fact that we're a public resource for the community. To keep this kind of openness in our community, it takes a little more effort in a social sense to keep things running smoothly. Being part of an open community can be a challenge sometimes~~. Try to display a little extra politeness, a little extra patience, a little extra cleanliness and a little extra friendliness~~.		LVL1 strives to promote an open and welcoming culture. We like the fact that we're a public resource for the community. To keep this kind of openness in our community, it takes a little more effort in a social sense to keep things running smoothly. Being part of an open community can be a challenge sometimes.

	Our primary policy is to "Be Excellent to Each Other." If you're not being excellent to your other members, expect to get called out for it. If you don't know whether or not something you're doing is excellent, odds are, it isn't.		Our primary policy is to "Be Excellent to Each Other." Try to display a little extra politeness, a little extra patience, a little extra cleanliness and a little extra friendliness. If you're not being excellent to your other members, expect to get called out for it. If you don't know whether or not something you're doing is excellent, odds are it isn't.

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	Safety is the responsibility of each and every person at LVL1. You are especially responsible for your own safety, but if you see others being unsafe, tell them!		Safety is the responsibility of each and every person at LVL1. You are especially responsible for your own safety, but if you see others being unsafe, tell them!

	Everyone walking through the door must sign a [[Waiver]] of Liability. This waiver absolves LVL1 of responsibility should anyone damage themselves at the hackerspace. All guests you bring in MUST sign this waiver, regardless of how long they intend to stay, or whether or not they intend to use any tools. Anyone refusing to sign a waiver will be asked to leave.		=== General Guidelines ===

	It should go without saying, but if you don't know how to use a tool, don't use it! If you want to learn how to use a tool, ask around, and wait for someone to teach you! If you're alone in the Hackerspace, it is advisable to refrain from using dangerous tools.		It should go without saying, but if you don't know how to use a tool, don't use it! If you want to learn how to use a tool, ask around, and wait for someone to teach you! If you're alone in the Hackerspace, it is advisable to refrain from using dangerous tools.

	*~~The~~ First aid kit is located next to the doors that lead to the 'back' of the space. ~~it's~~ a white box with green lettering on it.		Make a note of safety equipment as you navigate the space. Some important locations are:
	** An ~~auxiliary~~ first aid kit is next to the light switch (on the shelf with all the safety goggles) in the woodshop.		*'''First aid kit''': located next to the doors that lead to the 'back' of the space. Look for a white box with green lettering on it.
	*Fire extinguishers are littered throughout the space. Make yourself aware of the location of fire extinguishers, they should all be in plain sight.		**An '''Auxiliary first aid kit''' is next to the light switch (on the shelf with all the safety goggles) in the woodshop.
			*'''Fire extinguishers''' are littered throughout the space. Make yourself aware of the location of fire extinguishers, they should all be in plain sight.
			*There are two '''breaker boxes''' in the hackerspace.
			**The main 200 amp service is in the 'back' of the space, located inside the cabinet painted to look like a tardis.
			**The 100 amp subpanel is located in the corner of the wood shop, next to the CNC operator's station.

	~~There are two breaker boxes in~~ the ~~hackerspace~~. ~~The main 200 amp service is in the 'back'~~ of the ~~space, located inside the cabinet painted to look like a tardis~~. ~~the 100 amp subpanel is located~~ in ~~the corner~~ of ~~the wood shop~~, ~~next~~ to ~~the CNC operator's station~~.		=== Waiver of Liability ===
			Everyone walking through the door must sign a [[Waiver]] of Liability. This waiver absolves LVL1 of responsibility should anyone damage themselves at the hackerspace. All guests you bring in MUST sign this waiver, regardless of how long they intend to stay, or whether or not they intend to use any tools.

			Anyone refusing to sign a waiver will be asked to leave.

			==== Waiver Instructions ====
			''Note: this appears to be outdated. Check entrance desk for printed copies of the waiver for guests to sign.''
			*Click on Signature Request for Waiver after you login
			*The screen will refresh and ask you to Complete the waiver, click on this link for the DocuSign.
			*At the top left click to agree to the DocuSign terms of service
			*Scroll to the bottom and click on ‘Sign'
			*You’ll have the option to have the auto signature or style or even ‘Draw’ one
			*Click Adopt And Sign
			*Click Finish at the bottom of the screen
			*You will be redirected to the LVL1 FrontDesk site

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	*Click '''Finish'''		*Click '''Finish'''
	A screen will load detailing your payment information. Now you can work with an LVL1 officer to verify your information and issue you an RFID badge for the door. Once your badge is tested and your payment information is verified, you're in!		A screen will load detailing your payment information. Now you can work with an LVL1 officer to verify your information and issue you an RFID badge for the door. Once your badge is tested and your payment information is verified, you're in!

	~~== Completing the electronic waiver ==~~

	*Click on Signature Request for Waiver after you login
	*The screen will refresh and ask you to Complete the waiver, click on this link for the DocuSign.
	*At the top left click to agree to the DocuSign terms of service
	*Scroll to the bottom and click on ‘Sign'
	*You’ll have the option to have the auto signature or style or even ‘Draw’ one
	*Click Adopt And Sign
	*Click Finish at the bottom of the screen
	*You will be redirected to the LVL1 FrontDesk site

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	== Membership ==		== Membership ==
	* You don't need to be a LVL1 member to hang out with us at meetings and events! All are welcome to come and geek out with us. There's a common ~~misperception~~ that you should be a member before coming to ~~these~~ meetings. This is not true! At least 50% of these meeting attendees are not dues paying members and all of them are welcome. Most of those non-members have no intention of becoming dues paying members. That's fine! There's no pressure to become an official member! Official membership has some awesome benefits and we'd love to have you, but it's cool if you just want to hang out and geek out.		There's a common misconception that you should be a member before coming to weekly meetings or events. This is not true! At least 50% of these meeting attendees are not dues paying members and all of them are welcome.

	==Why Should I Become a Member?==		There's no pressure to make it official. Many non-members have no intention of becoming dues paying members, and that's fine! Official membership has awesome benefits and we'd love to have you, but it's cool if you just want to hang out and geek out. All are welcome!

			=== Why Should I Become a Member? ===
	To be part of the community, that’s why!		To be part of the community, that’s why!

	Keep in mind that LVL1 has no paid staff or charged admission. We are not a gym. We are just a shared workspace. If you want to support it and maintain it, we need you to join the team!		Keep in mind that LVL1 has no paid staff or charged admission. We are not a gym. We are just a shared workspace. If you want to support it and maintain it, we need you to join the team!

	== ~~Becoming a LVL1 member~~ ==		=== Membership Information ===
	*Membership is $65 a month auto-payment through lvl1.Pike13.com		Membership fees are $65 a month, with auto-payment through lvl1.Pike13.com.
	*Membership gives you the following rights:
	**Voting Rights (direction and conflict resolution)		Membership gives you the following rights:
	**24x7 access to space, you get a key		*Voting Rights (direction and conflict resolution)
	**Access to all equipment owned, donated or loaned to LVL1		*24x7 access to space, you get a key
	**Ability to sponsor new members		*Access to all equipment owned, donated or loaned to LVL1
	* Membership currently has the following requirements:		*Ability to sponsor new members
	** Convince 3 existing members to sponsor you.
	** Have two officers verify a photo ID.		Membership currently has the following requirements:
			* Convince 3 existing members to sponsor you.
			* Have two officers verify a photo ID.

	Please read the [[Bylaws]] before becoming a member, so you have an understanding of how we operate procedurally.		Please read the [[Bylaws]] before becoming a member, so you have an understanding of how we operate procedurally.

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Finalizing your LVL1 membership with Front Desk

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	Remember, your member contribution is more than just paying the rent (member dues). It’s helping to maintain a clean, working, fun place to make stuff!		Remember, your member contribution is more than just paying the rent (member dues). It’s helping to maintain a clean, working, fun place to make stuff!

	== Finalizing your LVL1 membership with ~~Front Desk~~ ==		== Finalizing your LVL1 membership with Pike13 ==
	'''~~Front Desk was purchased by Pike13 and so~~ this ~~documentation may not be up to date anymore~~. contact the current BoD ~~to get~~ up-to-date membership sign-up information.'''		'''Note: sign up procedures may look different depending on how recently this section is updated. For questions, contact the current BoD for up-to-date membership sign-up information.'''
	Once you have completed your membership form, ~~you can~~ finish your account using ~~Front Desk,~~ our membership management software.
	~~Follow the steps below:~~		Once you have completed your membership form, we'll finish your account using our membership management software Pike13.
	*Go to LVL1's ~~Front Desk~~ page at ~~http~~://lvl1.~~frontdeskhq~~.com		=== Sign-up Steps ===
	*Select "Sign Up" at the top right hand corner of the screen [[File:LVL1_Guide_1.png]]		*Go to LVL1's Pike13 page at https://lvl1.pike13.com/
	*Enter the email address you would like to use for your LVL1 account [[File:LVL1_Guide_2.png]]		*Select "Sign Up" at the top right hand corner of the screen
	*~~For adults~~, ~~do not~~ select ~~dependent~~		[[File:LVL1_Guide_1.png]]
	**For dependents and children~~, select dependent~~		[[File:LVL1_Guide_2.png\|thumb\|sign-up start page]]
	*~~Enter your~~ personal information		==== Personal Information ====
	*~~Create a password for your LVL1 account~~		*If you are signing up dependents, please select "Yourself and your children or other family members".
	*Once you click sign up your account ~~has been created~~ and you ~~will be brought~~ to your personal dashboard		*Complete the personal information requested & accept the terms and conditions
	*From here a LVL1 officer or ~~LVL1 Front Desk~~ administrator ~~must~~ send you a request for a membership plan		* Click '''Sign Up''' to complete your account creation and bring you to your personal dashboard.
	**When you receive the invitation, a banner will appear at the top of your dashboard		=== Membership Request (Invoice) ===
	**Click on the banner to accept the new plan		An LVL1 officer or Pike13 administrator can now send you a request for a membership plan.
	**Enter your credit card or other payment information		*When you receive the invitation, a banner will appear at the top of your dashboard. [[File:''\|thumb\|Pike13 Membership Request Banner]]
	**Click "Finish"		*Click on the banner to accept the new plan
	**You will ~~now see a screen~~ detailing your payment information		*Enter your credit card or other payment information
	*Now~~, have a~~ LVL1 officer ~~get~~ your information to issue you an RFID badge for the door		*Click '''Finish'''
	*Once your badge ~~has been~~ tested and your information ~~has been~~ verified, you're in!		A screen will load detailing your payment information. Now you can work with an LVL1 officer to verify your information and issue you an RFID badge for the door. Once your badge is tested and your payment information is verified, you're in!

	== Completing the electronic waiver ==		== Completing the electronic waiver ==

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	== Becoming a LVL1 member ==		== Becoming a LVL1 member ==
	*Membership is $50 a month ~~through a PayPal~~ auto-payment		*Membership is $65 a month auto-payment through lvl1.Pike13.com
	*Membership gives you the following rights:		*Membership gives you the following rights:
	**Voting Rights (direction and conflict resolution)		**Voting Rights (direction and conflict resolution)

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	For most activities, you should plan to bring your own consumables. LVL1 has an ample supply of basic needs, but anything large or specialized will not likely be found at the space.		For most activities, you should plan to bring your own consumables. LVL1 has an ample supply of basic needs, but anything large or specialized will not likely be found at the space.

	There is a ~~shelf in the~~ boneyard containing free resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and some semiconductors. Items such as tape, glue, zip-ties, soldering equipment (i.e. flux, solder), hot-glue, and wiggle-eyes are also free, but are scattered throughout the space ~~due to them being moved~~. If any parts run out, let us know by emailing Broken@lvl1.org. Wire is located on the bottom right of the soldering workstation, and is also free.		There is a section of boneyard containing free resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and some semiconductors. Items such as tape, glue, zip-ties, soldering equipment (i.e. flux, solder), hot-glue, and wiggle-eyes are also free, but are scattered throughout the space (mostly) in the location in which they are used. If any parts run out, let us know by emailing Broken@lvl1.org. Wire is located on the bottom right of the soldering workstation, and is also free.

	As of 9/14/2008, Filament for the ~~Makerbot~~ costs $0.10 a gram. There is a scale next to the ~~MakerBots~~ to weigh your prints. You must pay for your ~~plastic~~, even if your part is a disastrous failure! This fee helps pay for maintenance and ~~plastic~~.		As of 9/14/2008, Filament for the 3D printers costs $0.10 a gram. There is a scale next to the 3D printers design computer, to weigh your prints. You must pay for your filament, even if your part is a disastrous failure! This fee helps pay for maintenance and filament.

	The laser cutter is free for non-commercial purposes, and $1 per minute for commercial purposes. More details can be found on the page for the [[Full Spectrum Laser]]. Scrap material for the laser is located ~~underneath~~ the ~~table~~.		The laser cutter is free for non-commercial purposes, and $1 per minute for commercial purposes. More details can be found on the page for the [[Full Spectrum Laser]]. Scrap material for the laser is located to the left of the laser.

	Scrap wood and metal are located in the bunker.		Scrap wood and metal are located in the boneyard. Please do not store scrap wood or large metal in the bunker; please move scraps to their respective boneyard.

	Items in the boneyard are also free.		Items in the boneyard - wood, metal, electronics, paint, and general - are also free.

	~~There is a parts store located~~ in the ~~Tom~~'s ~~vending~~ machine. Eventually ~~this~~ will be ~~a web-connected store.~~		Drinks are available in the vending machine. Purchasing beverages via the vending machine currently supports LVL1's effort to obtain a snack machine. Eventually, snacks and beverages will be sold at or near cost.

	~~Snacks and drinks are located in the fridge, and behind the counter~~ near ~~member storage. Prices are marked, and based on the honor system~~.

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Introduction

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	Welcome to LVL1!		Welcome to LVL1 Hackerspace!

	Our space might be a little overwhelming at first, so we've created this manual as a rough guide to help you get the most out of the community we've created.		Our space might be a little overwhelming at first, so we've created this manual as a rough guide to help you get the most out of the community we've created.
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	We hope that this guide will help you better understand how LVL1 is organized, answer common questions and provide direction on how to get the most out of the resources LVL1 has to offer.		We hope that this guide will help you better understand how LVL1 is organized, answer common questions and provide direction on how to get the most out of the resources LVL1 has to offer.

	This manual is a guide to all members of our community; from first-time visitors to founding members. Feel free to edit and contribute information to this guide. LVL1 is a dynamic space and we expect this guide to be as equally as dynamic.		This manual is a guide to all members of our community; from first-time visitors to founding members. Feel free to edit and contribute information to this guide. LVL1 is a dynamic space and we expect this guide to be equally dynamic.

	If you have questions not addressed in this Manual, please also check our [[FAQ]] or email directors@lvl1.org.		If you have questions not addressed in this Manual, please also check our [[FAQ]] or email directors@lvl1.org.