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Fast Facts
• We are Hong Kong’s first Hackerspace• Up and running for several years• Over 600 facebook members• Regular events every week• Located in Sheung Wan• Active & Dynamic• OPEN & FUN
www.dimsumlabs.com
INITIAL WORDS
• DSL is mostly about MEETING PEOPLE, having a bunch of FUN, MAKING FRIENDS and also LEARNING and EXPLORING the wonderful world of PERSONAL EXPRESSION and CREATIVITY.
• We welcome ANYONE who wants to spend their time MAKING, HACKING, CODING or LEARNING.
PLEASE DROP BY AND CHECK US OUTwww.dimsumlabs.com
WEBSITE
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DSL Facebook
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Events
MONDAY
• MakerMonday• For people who want to make non-electric
things, make Instructables or do crafts.– Wood– Metal– Plastic– Leather– …Or any other media
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TUESDAY
• HackJam• Our signature event and most popular night• For people who want to make electric things:– Electronics– Robots– Microcontroller (Arduino) based projects
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HackJam Facebook
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EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY
• The LOOP• Free and Open Source Software Group• For those who are interested in learning
about or working with Open Source Software• For those interested in Cyber Security
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FACILITIES
LOCATION
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EQUIPMENT
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PEOPLE
OUR GREATEST ASSET
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PARTICIPATION
FREE ACCESS (AFTER 8PM)
• DSL EVENTS are OPEN, FREE and intended to:– Give people a chance to see the space– Give people a chance to meet us– Understand the group dynamic– Discover their own passions– Select and begin a project– Learn new skills– Make friends
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MEMBERSHIP
• We only have ONE membership type – FULL• Every member has the same voting rights• Every member has the same access rights
• We offer an inexpensive MONTHLY package• We offer a cost-effective YEARLY package
• To join, a new member needs TWO sponsorswww.dimsumlabs.com
COST
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
• HKD1000 Processing fee• HKD500 per month (x 11)• ONE month notice
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
• NO processing fee• HKD5000 per year• ONE month notice
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FINAL WORDS
• DSL is mostly about MEETING PEOPLE, having a bunch of FUN, MAKING FRIENDS and also LEARNING and EXPLORING the wonderful world of PERSONAL EXPRESSION and CREATIVITY.
• We welcome ANYONE who spends their time MAKING or HACKING or CODING or LEARNING.
PLEASE DROP BY – WE LIKE NEW PEOPLEwww.dimsumlabs.com
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS