1601 Venables St, Vancouver https://vanhack.ca/ 2026-07-26T10:55:31+00:00 https://vanhack.ca/ https://vanhack.ca/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2015-12-12T14:31:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/about_hackspaces?rev=1449930676&do=diff About Hackspaces Here are some helpful links about starting and running a hackspace. Sorry, we don't have any links yet about stopping a hackspace. Perpetual motion achieved? <http://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-start-a-hackerspace-the-list/> Hacking The Spaces Running a Hackerspace - insight into hackerspace culture text/html 2026-05-27T06:14:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/admin?rev=1779862495&do=diff Administration and Governance VHS has a board of directors that tries to remain largely uninvolved and democratic. We strive to have a flat hierarchy where every member, keyholder and director is given equal say in our society. However, Directors are there to take over in issues of legality, finance, building maintenance and interpersonal conflict in order to keep our space afloat. text/html 2026-06-25T04:40:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/area?rev=1782362403&do=diff A guide to VHS' physical space groups Our Building This is our building! It's short in the front, long in the back. A great mullet for happy hackers! Currently this is the sixth iteration of Vancouver Hack Space, and one of the largest we've been able to inhabit so far. We're truly excited for all the great projects we can get started on now that we have this building. text/html 2026-04-30T17:07:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/dokuwiki?rev=1777568857&do=diff DokuWiki wiki:dokuwiki DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source wiki software that doesn't require a database. It is loved by users for its clean and readable syntax. The ease of maintenance, backup and integration makes it an administrator's favorite. Built in text/html 2022-12-20T17:08:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/food?rev=1671556126&do=diff Hangry Hackspace Helper Local places to eat, and a few notes about them. Please list your favorites! Helpful notes like if they deliver, etc. are welcome. Venables Location On the Drive Our new location is right near Commercial Drive, a great hub of food places to choose from! text/html 2026-05-25T03:27:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/hacks?rev=1779679627&do=diff VHS Member Projects Individual * Tim's Landing Page * Rapid PCB Prototyping * Drawing robot: http://marginallyclever.com/drawbot * Line following robot: http://marginallyclever.com/cando * Indoor DIY skycam: http://marginallyclever.com/skycam Group * Zephyr Project * isvhsopen.com * Stats engine for various hackspace datapoints * Nomos (previously Member Management System) * LED wall * RFID System * Quadcopters and Multi-copters * Amateur Radio Club * MAME cabine… text/html 2026-05-27T05:52:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/history?rev=1779861146&do=diff History of VHS [A photo of the interior of VHS taken some time in 2009. A large poster on the wall shows an older VHS logo, and you can see a few people working and talking in the space] VHS has existed in 6 different spaces now. We date back to August 20th, 2008, when the initial meeting happened at the Hackery. There is probably a list somewhere of the people who were at that meeting. It's thought we rented our first space in the summer of 2009. text/html 2026-05-27T05:51:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/learning_resources?rev=1779861119&do=diff Physical Spaces Vancouver Resources Walking Distance * Vancouver Public Library: Britannia Branch: Public library and community centre * Kickstand: Volunteer-run bike repair shop * Vancouver Community Laboratory: Makerspace for machining, workshops * Our Social Fabric: Non-profit textile recycling, also does workshops Driving Distance text/html 2026-07-20T18:27:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/pastgroups?rev=1784572027&do=diff Past working groups or projects at VHS This does not include former committees, which are documented on the Committees page. * S.I.L.E.N.C.E. - a project to reduce the noise produced by VHS text/html 2026-07-20T18:26:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/sidebar?rev=1784572008&do=diff Wiki Home Edit this wiki ---------- VHS New Members Guide Frequently Asked Questions Code of Conduct The Space Member Storage History of VHS Ratified Policies Committees Safety Tools ---------- Groups 3D Printing Crafting Electronics IT Committee Laser Cutter Machine Shop Paint and Mess Room Public Relations Super Happy Hacker House! Welding Woodworking Wood & Metal CNC Past groups ---------- Resources Local Eats Suppliers List (local and online) Learning Resources Member-Written Guide… text/html 2026-06-23T22:34:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/space?rev=1782254065&do=diff A guide to VHS' physical space Our Building This is our building! It's short in the front, long in the back. A great mullet for happy hackers! Currently this is the sixth iteration of Vancouver Hack Space, and one of the largest we've been able to inhabit so far. We're truly excited for all the great projects we can get started on now that we have this building. text/html 2026-06-23T21:26:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/start?rev=1782250016&do=diff Vancouver Hack Space [A photo of the exterior of VHS, taken in 2024 during East Side Culture Crawl] The Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a non-profit collective society that provides a physical space where people can gather to share ideas, equipment, opinions, and cheer. Members work on personal projects, collaborate with others, and learn new skills. More than just a studio space, we focus on sharing all sorts of knowledge within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. VHS is the community wor… text/html 2026-05-27T05:49:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/suppliers?rev=1779860943&do=diff Suppliers Food and Beverages Collected here. Electronics * Lee's Electronics: Fraser and King Edward - 4131 Fraser St * RP Electronics: 8061 North Fraser Way, Burnaby * MRO Electronics: Boundary and 1st - 1745 Boundary Road * Interior Electronics: 3208 Beta Ave, Burnaby (Near Willingdon & Canada Way) * SMI Electronics: Near Willowbrook Mall - #109 20120 64 Ave, Langley text/html 2026-04-30T17:07:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/syntax?rev=1777568857&do=diff Formatting Syntax DokuWiki supports some simple markup language, which tries to make the datafiles to be as readable as possible. This page contains all possible syntax you may use when editing the pages. Simply have a look at the source of this page by pressing text/html 2026-02-15T22:00:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/tutorials?rev=1771192842&do=diff Member-written guides * How to Move a Hackspace * Making custom springs * Arduino Sketches * Asterisk * encrypted_voip * Ethernet and Internet theory and fun * lithium_ion_batteries * Harvesting Lithium Ion Cells from Tool Battery Packs * OpenBTS 2010-07-04 on Ubuntu 10.04 * PCB Design Tips * propeller * DetailsDetails * About Tor * wgr615v * VHS's OpenVPN * OpenWRT on the WRTU54G-TM * 3D printing * 3D printer training * making a filament pulley or hobbed b… text/html 2026-06-23T21:28:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://vanhack.ca/wiki/vhs_member_initiation?rev=1782250082&do=diff How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed.