This is an archive of the old wiki A list of all the pages on the wiki can be found on the list of pages below. See the new wiki on https://wiki.somakeit.org.uk

So Make It is a non-profit Makerspace in Southampton, UK. This wiki is intended to be a repository of knowledge about the space and its members - if you are a member of So Make It or one of its Subgroups then please jump in and contribute!

Check out our main website.

List of pages

The Space

We are based at unit F, Liners Industrial Estate just off Pitt Road in Southampton a short walk from major bus routes, the central station and not too far from the city centre. As you would expect, there are plenty of facilities nearby.

See the History page for a brief overview of how we got where we are and our past activities.

We are filling the space with more Tools all the time, if you need something, please do suggest it. If you have something servicable you can loan or donate to the space, that would be excellent!

Opening Hours

These are our regular opening times. More details can be found here.

Some subgroups organise regular meetings at the space in addition to the regular opening times. See the calendar above for details.

We can open at other times on request if a keyholder is available, and we'll let everyone know if we do this. Our Slack channels and our Google group are good places to keep up to date with or request ad hoc opening times.

How to talk to us

The best (And official) way to talk to us is via the Mailing list, it's good for talking about projects, asking for help. Or organising an ad-hoc opening of the space. Important announcements go out to this list, so we recommend you subscribe.

A significant portion of us hang out on Slack a lot, it's good for much the same sort of banter. You might also want to check out smib the chat bot.

Joining the space

How to Join - Details of how to become a member.

Member Induction - Induction for new members.

Rules - All users of the space should read and abide by these rules.

Portal

Info icon Interest Hubs 3D Printing Laser Cutting Workshop Electronics Crafting

Info icon How to Find Us {{#display_map: 50.913035, -1.426369~So Make It~So Make It Makerspace}} So Make It, Unit F, Liners Industrial Estate SO15 3FQ Also see our Opening Hours

Info icon Important Pages Information for new members: Membership FAQ - Frequently asked questions about membership Member Induction - Induction for new members Rules - All users of the space should read and abide by these rules Large Change Process - How to excellently change things at the space. Member Storage Policy - How and what members can keep at the space. Information about the facilities: Tuck Shop - Info on our tuck shop snacks and drinks Equipment Donations - If you have some equipment you can spare to help us get off to a running start, please list it here Thank-you's - We didn't get here on our own, find out some of the people that helped us on our way! Infrastructure - Information on space infrastructure both physical and not Tools - A list of tools available at SMI Members - More information for members Other: Help The Space - Things you can do that help So Make It - mostly for free! HackTheSpaceDay - Once a month we get together to improve the space. Processes - Example processes for making stuff. Video Making - Information on making videos for the space or your projects Marketing - Guide to So Make It branding and marketing Nearby Makerspaces - Makerspaces, hackerspaces and similar organisations near Southampton. Insurance - Details of our insurance policies Meetings - Details of previous and upcoming meetings Links - Links to other useful sites

Info icon Subgroups [Edit ] Fill me in: please help by filling this section in! These are some of the groups who are planning to use the makerspace. We welcome any artists, engineers, programmers, hackers, makers, tinkerers or anyone creative. If you run a group, or are planning to start one, why not get in touch? SoutHACKton If you run or are part of a group that you feel might benefit from working with us or at our space please contact us Micro South Coast Sew Bake Knit Solent 3D Printing User Group Southampton Costume and Props Meetup South Coast Amiga Rendezvous Southampton Council / Sustrans Bike Kitchen

Info icon Current Active Projects [Edit ] Project name Participants 433MHz X Bicycle Computer / Camera X BrewSwitch X DSLR Camera Slider X Furby Protection And Rehabilitation Program (FPARP) X Generic CNC Tool Platform X GoPro 360 pano X LED LightBox X Members Area X Mindful Music X Motion Control Protocol X MultiCopter X Nature Box X Pedal car bodywork X Quadricycle X Repair Winkku units X RiverMonitor X Rover X TLC5940 Driver for Rpi X Wireless Temperature Bugs X See all projects