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2026-01-30T04:00:55Z

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Equipment

2026-01-30T04:00:14Z

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Freeside has lots of equipment, spare parts, material, furniture, and almost anything you can think of.

We're always looking to expand, so we also have a [[Wishlist]] of equipment that we'd like to have. For things that are on loan to the space, we have a [[Loanation Agreement]].

== [[Welcome]] ==

* [[WelcomeKiosk| Welcome Kiosk]]
* Van de Graaf generator
* Pterodactyl
* [[WelcomeTablet| Asus TF-101 Tablet]]
* [[iPad Square Kiosk]]

== [[Auditorium]] ==
* The [[WALL-O-WHITEBOARD]]
* Plenty of couches and chairs
* 80" TV
* Occulus VR headset
* PS4
* 16ft x 9ft projection screen
* [[1080p 2500 lumen projector]]
* 5.2 Surround sound system
* Platform for presentation area
* Weird videos from the internet
* [[HDMI Extender]]
* [[Moog Werkstatt-01]]
* [[920DW Scanner]]
* [[Starcaster by Fender guitar]]
* [[Ben's custom guitar]]
* [[Peavey Rage 158 Guitar Amplifier]]

== [[3D_Printing| 3D Printing]] ==

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FDM Printing

*Audrey 1 - Bambu Labs A1
*Audrey 2 - Bambu Labs A1
*Bambu Labs A1 Mini
*Chungus - Bambu Labs P1S
*[[3D Pen | 3D Pen]]

Resin Printing

*[[Transform Phrozen]]
*[[Anycubic Cure Station | Anycubic Cure Station]]

Infrastructure

* [[3D Printing PC | 3D Printing PC]]

Not 3D Printing But Lives Here
* [[In House Laser Cutter]]
* [[K40 laser Cutter]]

== [[Kitchenette]] ==
* [[Rapid Ramen Cooker]]
* Sink
* Hotplate
* Fridge
* Brita Filter
* Microwave
* Electric Kettle

== [[ Arts and Crafts ]] ==
* Table top easels
* Various knitting needles and crochet hooks
* Painting equipment including canvas, brushes, and paints
* Beading paraphernalia, including a beading loom, findings, and beads of various sizes.
* Lanyard-making materials
* [[Fabric and Notions]]

== [[ Textiles ]] ==
* [[ Sewing Machines ]]
** [[Quilty As Charged: Kenmore Model 158]]
** [[That Stitch: Kenmore Model 385]]
** [[Hemsworth: Brother Model LS-590]]
** [[Sewphia: Singer Model 9124]]
** [[Sewjourner: Singer Model 4423]]
*[[Other Tools]]
**Irons
**Snap Setter
*[[ Silhouette Cameo Pro ]]
**Various Blades and materials

== [[Media_Lab| Media Lab]] ==
* [[ Workstations ]]
** [[Junkworks | Junkworks]]
** [[The Other One | The Other One]]
* [[ Server Rack ]]
** [[In House NAS | In House NAS]]

== [[Electronics_Lab| Electronics Lab]] ==
* Solder
* Flux pens
* Flux paste
* Soldering Irons
* Toaster Solder [[Reflow Oven]]
* Helping Hands with Magnifiers
* Copper wool in cups
* Arduino Uno (a jillion of them)
* TI MSP430
* Raspberry Pi
* Oscilloscopes
* Bench power supplies
* Multimeters
* Breadboards and test benches
* Desoldering tools
* Many, many spare parts and components
* [[Rigol DS1054Z]] DSO scope

== [[Printers| Printers]] ==
*[[HP Designjet Z3100 Photo]]
* [[Dye Sublimation Printer]]
*Brother desktop printer in 3D print room

== [[Facility Tech Infrastructure]] ==
* Comcast Modem
* Visionis access controller
* Switches
* [[Juniper_J2320| Juniper J2320]]
* Orbii Mesh Access Points

== [[Woodshop]] ==

[[File:Workshop - from Loft.jpg|thumb|250px|The old [[Woodshop]] as seen from the old facility's loft]]

* [[Grizzly Table Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable 1HP Dust Collector]]
* [[Steel City Drill Press]]
* [[Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903]]
* [[Laguna LT18 Band Saw]]
* [[Black and Decker Compound Miter Saw]]
* [[Porter Cable Scroll Saw]]
* [[Delta Bench Grinder]]
* [[Central Machinery Jointer]]
* [[Techno_LC_4896 | Techno LC 4896]]
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Belt Sanders
* Power Drills and Hammer Drills
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Squirrel Cage shop fan
* Propane Blowtorches
* Tons of Extension Cords
* Jigsaws
* Circular Saws
* Grinders and Cut-off Wheels
* Power Drills and Hammer Drill
* Craftsman Router 315-17300
* Extension Cords
* Dremel Hand Tools
* Planers
* LOTS of almost-complete kits of drill bits
* So many clamps
* Screwdrivers, pliers, and such

== [[Metal Shop]] ==

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* [[Cutting]]
** [[Horizontal Band Saw]]
** [[PortaBand Stand]]
** [[Evolution Cold Cut Saw]]
** [[Rigid Abrasive Chop Saw]]
** [[Langmuir_Crossfire| Plasma Table]]
** [[Lotus Plasma Cutter]]

* [[Machining]]
** [[Bridgeport]]
** [[Busy Bee Lathe]]
** [[Surface Grinder]]
** [[In House CNC Mill]]

* [[Welding]]
** [[Lincoln Electric Flux Core]]
** [[Titanium Flux Core]]
** [[Lincoln Tombstone Buzzbox]]
** [[Miller MIG Machine]]
** [[AHP AlphaTIG]]
** [[PrimeWeld TIG 225X]]

* [[Forming]]
** [[Sheet Metal Brake]]
** [[Harbor Freight Roller/Shear/Finger Brake]]
** [[Grizzly Finger Brake]]

== [[Garage]] ==

* [[Engine Hoist]]
* Automotive-Related Tools
* Floor Jack
* [[Shop Air Compressor]]

== [[Ceramics]] ==

== [[Hot Shop]] ==

== [[Safety]] ==

* Fire extinguishers
* Safety glasses
* Ear plugs
* Heavy-duty hearing protection
* Dust masks and air filters
* A hard hat
* First Aid kits

Freeside Lore

2026-01-30T03:50:46Z

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In its more than 12 years of existence, Freeside Atlanta has had many colorful and storied events, people, and projects pass through it's hallowed halls. This list is meant to document some of the lore for the sake of future Freesiders.

= Facility Lore =
* [[THE MOVE]] Hey, lets schlep 400 tons of stuff a few miles in the middle of a plague!
* [[Obtainium and "good stuff"]] One man's treasure is another man's trash.
* [[Scary Bathroom]] Deep in the heart of Old Freeside, a demonic restroom waits....
* [[The Art Loft/attic]] AKA don't step there, you'll fall through the floor.
* [[The Sprinklers]] AKA Don't try to make a forge from blowtorches under a sprinkler head.

= Project Lore =
* [[Kali's Flamethrower]] AKA I want some Smores
* [[The Ballad of the Belt Grinder]] It takes a village to raise a tool.

= People Lore =
* [[Rule Zero]] AKA Don't be on fire!

Activities and Culture

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=== The Big Idea ===
Freeside is a non-profit Organization with a mission of developing innovation and creativity in Atlanta. All of the work in the space is done by volunteers.

We have a lot of people that want to help out at the space, and we also get a lot of requests for changes/enhancements to the space as well as for Classes, Events, Projects, and collaboration with other organizations. In order to organize these efforts, we decided to create teams to divide up the work into specialized areas.

We created 3 main teams to tackle important projects in the space and assigned two Directors to be responsible for each and serve as the major points of contact.

=== The Activities and Culture (AC) team ===

This team is dedicated to organizing events in the space, especially classes and projects. This team also organizes the Teacher's Lounge, where teachers and project managers at Freeside can gather to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help to increase the quantity and quality of classes at Freeside.

=== Points of Contact ===

If you're interested in getting involved or just picking our brains, email us at [mailto:ac@freesideatlanta.org ac@freesideatlanta.org].

=== Major projects ===

*Organizing classes, projects, and build-outs
*Communicating events and classes to the membership at large

=== Lore ===

Learn a little about some of the history and lore of Freeside:
https://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/Freeside_Lore

Officers

2026-01-30T03:46:22Z

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=== President ===

Regina (Gigi) Mathias

[mailto:president@freesideatlanta.org president@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Vice President ===

Mary Peabody

[mailto:vicepresident@freesideatlanta.org vicepresident@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Secretary ===

Laurie Beth Beyerle

[mailto:secretary@freesideatlanta.org secretary@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Treasurer ===

Kevin Fink

[mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org treasurer@freesideatlanta.org]

Board of Directors

2026-01-30T03:45:08Z

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=== Chairman of the Board ===

* Regina Mathias

=== Directors ===

* Josh Clark
* Ra'Neith Hall
* Michael Houck
* Ash Rivas
* Flaviu Tamas
* Miles Neretin

Board of Directors

2025-05-09T21:20:58Z

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=== Chairman of the Board ===

* Regina Mathias

=== Directors ===

* Safa Hammer
* Ra'Neith Hall
* Ruth Allen
* Guled Abdilahi
* Zain Zafrani
* Miles Neretin

Officers

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=== President ===

Regina (Gigi) Mathias

[mailto:president@freesideatlanta.org president@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Vice President ===

Mary Peabody

[mailto:vicepresident@freesideatlanta.org vicepresident@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Secretary ===

Mary Peabody

[mailto:secretary@freesideatlanta.org secretary@freesideatlanta.org]

=== Treasurer ===

Kevin Fink

[mailto:treasurer@freesideatlanta.org treasurer@freesideatlanta.org]

Press

2025-05-09T20:11:09Z

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== Press Coverage ==

[http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/09/25/enthusiasts-fuel-new-industrial-revolution Enthusiasts fuel 'new industrial revolution']
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Members of the Atlanta non-profit Freeside have produced everything from three-dimensional art to breakthroughs in foot surgery.
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[http://hackaday.com/2014/06/21/cold-call-pop-in-to-the-freeside-atlanta-hackerspace/ Cold Call Pop-In to the Freeside Atlanta Hackerspace]
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This place has too much going on and I can not cover it all in detail. It’s worth mentioning there is also a 3D Printing area containing 3 working printers that are ready to print out your next project. There is a dedicated room for member project/part storage. I’m positive this helps keep the rest of the common areas free of junk. If you are into Ham Radio or making podcasts, there’s a small room set up for that. While I was there some members were setting up a Media Lab and Bio Lab. From my perspective the members I met were active and engaged in the ‘space. The group has their stuff together, for sure. If you are ever in the area I recommend stopping by.
}}

[http://hackaday.com/2013/10/14/adventures-in-hackerspacing-freeside-atlanta-part-i/ Adventures in Hackerspacing: Freeside Atlanta, Part I]
{{quote |
And everything is [possible], as long as you’re willing to do it yourself. Each new project is an experiment. The leadership’s goal is to empower members and to give them the tools to succeed while still allowing failure.
...
Even the substructure of the leadership is its own experiment. As Freeside’s membership grows, different responsibilities are delegated to officers and teams. It’s a strategy aimed at distributing power to prevent a handful of individuals from having too much control while retaining a sense of hierarchy and responsibility.

It’s an experiment that seems to be working.
}}

[http://www.reddit.com/r/tabled/comments/118vh4/table_iama_im_caleb_kraft_senior_editor_at Reddit IAMA, I'm Caleb Kraft, Senior Editor Hackaday.com]:
{{quote |
I tend to like the grungier ones more. Freeside Atlanta, Makers Local 256 ... If you need to shower after you worked there, it is my kind of place.
}}

[http://southernalpha.com/general/freeside-atlanta Freeside Atlanta Hacking an Economic Revolution]:
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A collective of inventors...Pioneers of open source and the Creative Commons...MakersSpace Wizards...These are all hats that the current 40 members hold at Freeside.
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[http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=blog/announcement-winners-lulzbot-hackerspace-printer-giveaway Announcement! Winners for LulzBot Hackerspace Printer Giveaway]:
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Among the hundreds of entries, the projects submitted by these eight hackers truly stood out. From holding classes to further educate the public on 3D design and printing, to making advances in practical and medical devices - and always keeping their work free and open – we are confident that our printers will be put to excellent use by these outstanding winners.
}}

[http://makerfaireatl.com/3d-printing-hackathon/ Maker Faire ATL 3D Printer Write-Up]:
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The response to the event by attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and it served to demonstrate the strong interest in 3D printing technology in Atlanta.
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[http://hackaday.com/2012/05/31/hackerspace-intros-freeside-hackerspace-in-atlanta-georgia| Hack A Day]:
{{quote |
Freeside Hackerspace is a 5,500 square foot facility that feels like it just goes on and on...If you have a project in mind, they’ve got the space and tools to make it happen.
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[http://vimeo.com/7544802 TechDrawl]:
{{quote |
...it’s a place where people passionate about science, technology, and digital projects can meet, collaborate and hang out. It can be an open community lab, a machine shop, a work shop, a studio or a combination of these where people can share resources and knowledge to build neat stuff.
}}

[http://clatl.com/atlanta/freeside-atlanta-makes-space-for-local-hackers/Content?oid=1285248| Creative Loafing]:
{{quote |
<p>'You don't just have to hack computers,' says interim President James Sheheane. 'You can hack metal, you can hack wood.' </p>
<p>'That speaks to what we're all about,' Storey says. 'Making cool stuff out of nothing.'</p>
}}

== Media Inquiries ==

If you would like to do a story about us, please let us know by contacting [mailto:hello@freesideatlanta.org hello@freesideatlanta.org].

Surface Grinder

2025-05-09T20:06:05Z

Operations: /* About */

[[File:SurfaceGrinder.jpg|thumb|300px]]

= Zone =
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Metal Shop]]

= About =
Built sometime in the mid to late 1930s, this Reid 2A surface grinder is almost as old as this wiki. Due to its age it requires its drive belt to be loosened for the motor to spin up. Despite its foibles, it is still the most accurate machine tool in the shop, grinding surfaces flat to within .0003 over 6 sqin.

= Owner(s) =
* Miles Neretin

= Hackability =
Do Not Hack. Alert BoD or president if the saw is damaged or in a dangerous state. Repairs and modification require permission.

== Permissions ==
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

== Restrictions ==
TODO

== Caution ==
TODO

= Basic Instructions =
TODO

== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
TODO

= Tips =
TODO

= Maintenance History =
TODO

= Warnings =
TODO

[[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts

[[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk

== Safety ==

[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required

[[File:Hearing.PNG|100px]] Hearing Protection Required

[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual

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Board of Directors

2025-05-09T19:45:41Z

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=== Chairman of the Board ===

* Regina Mathias

=== Directors ===

* Safa Hammer
* Ra'Neith Hall
* Ruth Allen
* [[User:Guled| Guled Abdilahi]]
* Zain Zafrani
* [[User:Miles| Miles Neretin]]