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7608 N Interstate Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97217, US (map)

Our Story

A few years ago, a geek bought a building at 7600 N. Interstate Ave. in Portland with the intent of turning it into a hackerspace. However, this didn’t work out, and the building sat unused for a few years.

Well, fast forward to June 2014 when the building owner contacted an existing local hackerspace for help and here we are. We are currently in the process of renovating the building to support a hackerspace, and setting up infrastructure.

We look forward to doing some really cool things in Portland, so come by and see us if you want to be a part of it. ctrlh.org -- meetup.com/CTRL-H

Access Notes

If you arrive and have a hard time finding someone, head over to ctrlh.org/irc and ask. Someone there should be able to help.

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Past events that happened here

  • Saturday
    Oct 5 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Sep 28 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Sep 21 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Sep 14 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Sep 7 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Aug 31 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Aug 24 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Aug 17 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Aug 10 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Saturday
    Aug 3 2024
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRL-H

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Monday
    Feb 12 2024
    Dorkbot
    free

    CTRL-H

    Part hackathon, part geek social, Dorkbot is a relaxed, informal gathering of makers, creatives, electronic artists, circuit designers, programmers, video game designers, digital archaeologists, hackers, cyberpunks, and mod synth gear-heads in Portland, Oregon.

    Bring your electronic wonders (or horrors) for others to see, or come see what others have been painstakingly chipping away at in their spare time. Whether it's code or circuits, electronic creativity of all sorts is welcome here.

    Table space with power will be available for project show-and-tell; we'll have a table for drinks and snacks, feel free to contribute to the communal cache/BYOB. The Free cart is back, take or leave some components (don’t leave TOO much, if you have big stuff, maybe check the Discord/mailing list to see if anyone is interested in taking it first!)

    Info and links to our Discord and other social channels are at https://dorkbotpdx.org

    Website
  • Monday
    Jan 8 2024
    Dorkbot

    CTRL-H

    Part hackathon, part geek social, Dorkbot is a relaxed, informal gathering of makers, creatives, electronic artists, circuit designers, programmers, video game designers, digital archeologists, hackers, cyberpunks, and mod synth gearheads in Portland, Oregon.

    Bring your electronic wonders (or monsters) for others to see, or come see what others have been painstakingly chipping away at in their spare time. Whether it's code or circuits, electronic creativity of all sorts is welcome here.

    Table space with power will be available for project show-and-tell; we'll have ice and a table for drinks and snacks, feel free to contribute to the communal cache/BYOB. The Free Bin is back, take or leave some components (don’t leave TOO much, if you have big stuff, maybe check the Discord/mailing list to see if anyone is interested in taking it first!)

    Info and links to our Discord and other social channels are at https://dorkbotpdx.org

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Mar 3 2020
    Exploring OWASP Juice Shop (with Burp Suite)

    CTRL-H

    In this class, we’ll be exploring how to find the vulnerabilities in OWASP Juice Shop with Burp Suite (and maybe some other security tools if we get some time). You’ll learn to set up the environment to play with in your own time. As well as learning to practically apply the different features of Burp Suite and when it is and isn’t the most optimal tool. This will help you to reproduce security vulnerabilities or help find them for bug bounty programs.

    Bio: Jordan is an Application Security Engineer at New Relic and a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in computer science. She’s Champion ranked in Rocket League and does yoga in her free time.

    Seating is limited

    RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/OWASP-Portland-Chapter/events/269026936/

    OWASP Juice Shop: https://owasp.org/www-project-juice-shop/

    Burp Suite CE: https://portswigger.net/burp/releases/professional-community-2020-1?requestededition=community

  • Tuesday
    Feb 18 2020
    Portland OWASP Study Night: Intro to Threat Modeling with Ray and Zak

    CTRL-H

    Threat modeling is a vital skill for security hats of all colors, as well as for product designers, managers and developers. Ray is a Life Coach and Conspiracy Theorist. He does AppSec in his non-spare time for money. Zak is an Application Security Engineer with many years of development experience.

    Bring your own dinner/snacks. No provided pizza.

    Study Nights are smaller, bitesize, digestible, skill building mini lectures or workshops for those interested in learning new skills, tools, tricks, or new CTF challenges. It’s also meant for members to practice communication skills and teamwork in a supportive environment.

    Study Nights meet the first Tuesday of each month at the ^H hackerspace in North Portland. Doors will be at 7pm, event will start at 7:30pm and wrap up by 8:30. Please bring your computer with Burp Suite installed and preferred note taking mechanisms.

    Seating is limited

    RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/OWASP-Portland-Chapter/events/268231564/

  • Thursday
    Jan 30 2020
    PDXNode – Hack Night! 💻
    javascript

    CTRL-H

    Welcome to the PDXNode Hack Night!

    What is a PDXNode Hack Night?

    PDXNode Hack Nights are your opportunity to enjoy a low-pressure JavaScript-centric environment where you shouldn't feel like you're supposed to do anything. First and foremost–just come and enjoy yourself. The night is yours: hang, hack, learn, or do whatever you’re interested in doing. 🙌

    Depending on the size and interests of our attending group, we have various paths the night could go, and may or may not attempt some of the following:

    Map Ctrl-H into Hackerspace Regions

    The hackerspace will be mapped into 'regions', and you can feel free to gravitate towards whichever one suits your interest!

    • A place for beginners who want to get going with node for the first time. • A place for people who want to work on their own projects (eg. projects you want to do outside of work, but need to find the time). • A place for people to just hang out and connect. • A place for people to work on projects in groups!

    'Unconference'-style Team Hacks

    For team-hackers, we'll have a board up and sticky-notes available available at the beginning of the night. Anyone can feel free to write the name and/or description of something they'd like to hack on with other people–and others who're interested can feel free to go to that region and join in!

    End of Night Show and Tell

    There will be a list available to write your name, or team's name down on to give a quick show and tell of your projects at the end of the night. We're pumped to see what you've been working on!

    Some general stuff to remember:

    Help is available!

    There will be seasoned Nodesters ready and available to help anyone with questions or advice in any of the hack-zones: beginners, solo, and group projects. Feel free to reach out and ask at any time throughout the evening.

    Do what you want to do

    Above all, we hope for this to be an easy-going event for people to do what they want to do with the time we have. Make the time awesome, it's yours. 😎

    Code of Conduct

    PDXNode continues to abide by its Code of Conduct, and we ask everyone to commit to keeping to it in order for all of us to have a safe, fun, and amazing time.

    Wahoo! See you then! 🎉🎉 💻 🎉🎉

    Website
  • Sunday
    Jul 10 2016
    DORKBOTPDX JULY 2016 WORKSHOP: FAUST!

    CTRL-H
    Instructor: Mykle Hansen
    Sunday, July 10th, 1-5pm at
    Ctrl-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217
    All ages! Free! (Donate a bit to Ctrl-H if you can)
    Bring a laptop, headphones, and ideally a pre-installed copy of FaustLive: http://faust.grame.fr/download/
    http://dorkbotpdx.org/faust_2016
    

    Faust is a functional language for describing signal-processing networks. It has obvious applications in audio, but also has great potential for software-defined radio, subatomic physics, or any other situation where one might want to efficiently analyze streams of information.

    Website
  • Saturday
    Jun 25 2016
    Eat, drink, hack!

    CTRL-H

    Bring an appetite and a laptop. Introductions at 6pm, and wrap-up at 9pm where you'll have a chance to share what you worked on and what challenges and accomplishments you had.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Jun 16 2016
    Lock Picking Workshops

    CTRL-H

    The local chapter of TOOOL (The Open Organization Of Lockpickers) hosts monthly gatherings for lock picking on third-Thursdays, 7-9p at Ctrl-H. Quarterly beginner introduction meetings like this one include a presentation to help people get started.

    We supply beginners lessons, advice, picks, locks and calming words to the totally new. No experience needed. We also have challenge locks and security pinned progressives for the more experienced. You don't have to bring anything (but if you do, be sure to paint, etch or otherwise mark your stuff so it doesn't get mixed up). You don't even have to be sure that learning how to pick locks is a good idea. We will talk about that too! This meeting will include an introduction presentation covering the basics of why people pick locks, what the rules are and how to pick a standard pin-tumbler lock. There will be lots of hands-on time to practice what you learn. Even if you have never done this before, you will be amazed how quickly you can advance through the progressively pinned practice locks.

    This Google calendar lists all of our local events: http://goo.gl/En8Qq

    And we post reminders to this Google Group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/toool-pdx

    Website
  • Sunday
    Apr 24 2016
    DORKBOTPDX April 2016 Workshop: Advanced Microcontroller Audio

    CTRL-H

    In case you missed it last year (like me!) it's happening again! This hands-on microcontroller audio workshop will show you how to use a Teensy 3.2 and codec chip to generate and playback CD quality sound, and process and analyze audio in real time.

    $45 for kit Space is limited to 15 people! RSVP Required, email to [email protected]. Limited to 15 people.

    Instructor: Paul Stoffregen

    Sunday, April 24st, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 $45 (Donate to Ctrl-H if possible!) All ages! http://dorkbotpdx.org/micro_audio_2016/

    Website
  • Sunday
    Apr 3 2016
    DORKBOTPDX April 3rd WORKSHOP: Analog Guitar Distortion Workshop

    CTRL-H

    Build your own Fuzzface distortion guitar pedal clone while learning about the history and theory of analog electric guitar distortion. General principles of building analog guitar effects will also be discussed. All parts will be provided for a working Fuzzface clone minus an enclosure. Please bring your own soldering tool, solder, wire cutters, and strippers. $30 fee covers cost of parts and PCB.

    Instructor: Jim Titus Limited to 15 people RSVP required! RSVP to [email protected]

    Sunday, April 3rd 1pm - 5pm @ Ctrl-H 7608 N. Interstate $30 + donation to Ctrl-H

    Website
  • Thursday
    Mar 17 2016
    Lock Picking Workshops

    CTRL-H

    The local chapter of TOOOL (The Open Organization Of Lockpickers) hosts monthly gatherings for lock picking on third-Thursdays, 7-9p at Ctrl-H.

    We supply beginners lessons, advice, picks, locks and calming words to the totally new. No experience needed. We also have challenge locks and security pinned progressives for the more experienced. You don't have to bring anything (but if you do, be sure to paint, etch or otherwise mark your stuff so it doesn't get mixed up). You don't even have to be sure that learning how to pick locks is a good idea. We will talk about that too! This meeting will include an introduction presentation covering the basics of why people pick locks, what the rules are and how to pick a standard pin-tumbler lock. There will be lots of hands-on time to practice what you learn. Even if you have never done this before, you will be amazed how quickly you can advance through the progressively pinned practice locks.

    This Google calendar lists all of our local events: http://goo.gl/En8Qq

    And we post reminders to this Google Group: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/toool-pdx

    Website
  • Sunday
    Feb 28 2016
    DORKBOTPDX February 2016 Workshop: HANDS ON JTAG FOR FUN AND ROOT SHELLS

    CTRL-H

    JTAG may be almost 30 years old with little change, but that doesn't mean most people really understand what it does and how. This workshop will start with a brief introduction to what JTAG really is, then quickly dive into some hands-on practice with finding, wiring, and finally exploiting a system via JTAG.

    For this workshop, we'll target a Raspberry Pi with an ARM microprocessor. In order to interact with the system, we'll use a JTAG interface cable from FTDI. We won't do any hardware modifications, but we will hook up wires in weird and wonderful ways to make the Raspberry Pi do things it otherwise shouldn't.

    Sunday, February 28th, 2016 1pm at Control-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217

    Instructor: Joe FitzPatrick Free, (donate to Ctrl-H if you can!)

    Limited to 20 people (or groups of people) RSVP to [email protected]

    No equipment needed, everything is provided.

    Upcoming workshops! Sunday, 27MAR2016 at Control-H, Build your own FuzzFace Guitar Pedal with Jim Titus Sunday, 24APRIL2016 at Control-H, Advanced Microcontroller Audio with Paul Stoffregen Sunday, 29MAY2016 at Control-H, GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZED AUTONOMY with Rich and Friends

    Website
  • Sunday
    Jan 31 2016
    DORKBOTPDX January 2016 Workshop: OPEN LAB

    CTRL-H

    Make things with or next to other people! Bring a project or collaborate on someone else's project. We provide space and power. You bring tools and projects. Ask fellow dorks for help and offer help to others.

    RSVP by commenting at http://dorkbotpdx.org/openlab_01_2016 telling folks what you'll be working on!

    Upcoming workshops: February 2016: Hands-on JTAG for fun and root shells with Joe FitzPatrick March 2016: Build your FuzzFace Guitar Pedal with Jim Titus

    Thanks to everyone leading workshops!

    Website
  • Sunday
    Dec 6 2015
    Coding for Shift Calendar

    CTRL-H

    We will be working again to improve the software behind the Shift Calendar (http://shift2bikes.org/cal/). Our code repo is here: https://github.com/ShiftGithub/shiftcal

    Possibilities:

    -refactoring the code base to separate the client-side and server-side

    -testing of the responsive beta version

    Website
  • Sunday
    Nov 15 2015
    An Introduction to Pure Data (free DorkbotPDX workshop)

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    DorkbotPDX is happy to offer a free workshop as an introduction to Pure Data (Pd).

    When: Sunday, November 15th, 2015. 1-5pm Where: Ctrl-H Hackerspace, 7608 N. Interstate, PDX, OR

    Bring: A laptop and headphones

    Instructors: Jesse Mejia, Alex Norman, Jason Plumb

    Details:

    In this 4-hour course, students will learn the basics of Pd and will have fun developing foundational Pd patching skills.

    Pure Data (Pd) is a free, open-source, community supported data flow language and coding environment with an emphasis on sound, music, and multimedia. It was originally written by Miller Puckette (also the original author of Max/Max MSP) and runs on Linux, Mac OSX, Android, and Windows.

    Pd has been used widely in the creation of art -- such as music, sound art, visual art, generative, new-media, and interactive art. Pd interfaces readily with MIDI equipment and many popular microcontrollers.

    We have curriculum posted here: http://dorkbotpdx.org/wiki/intro_to_pd_workshop_2015

    Beginners are welcome. No prior computer programming or sound programming experience is required!

    Notes: Students should attempt to install Pd prior to the workshop...but if not, no biggie. We can help with that!

    Seating is limited to 20 participants. Please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve a spot.

    Attendees will respect The DorkbotPDX code of conduct and will be asked to donate.

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  • Sunday
    Nov 1 2015
    DORKBOTPDX Novemeber 2015 Workshop: Advanced Microcontroller Audio

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    This hands-on microcontroller audio workshop will show you how to use a Teensy 3.2 and codec chip to generate and playback CD quality sound, and process and analyze audio in real time.

    RSVP Required, email to [email protected]. Limited to 15 people.

    Instructor: Paul Stoffregen

    Sunday, November 1st, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 Free (Donate to Ctrl-H if possible!) All ages! http://dorkbotpdx.org/micro_audio_2015/

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  • Sunday
    Sep 27 2015
    DORKBOTPDX September 2015 Workshop: Oregon Lawnmower Massacre

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    In this workshop we will build a "kicking legs" Halloween prop. These props are normally put under lawnmowers to simulate a lawn care accident. This project is based on a project by "Scary Terry", you can see the original here: (http://www.scary-terry.com/kicklegs/kicklegs.htm). We'll play with linkages, servos, and microcontrollers.

    Here's a quick video of the mechanism (not final): https://vimeo.com/139862333

    See website for tool details!

    RSVP required! RSVP by emailing [email protected]

    Sunday, September 27, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 All ages! $35 for kit Donate to Ctrl-H if you can! http://dorkbotpdx.org/lawnmower_2015/

    Flyer by Jason Plumb

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  • Sunday
    Aug 30 2015
    DORKBOTPDX August 2015 Workshop: Intro to Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC)

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    A hands-on introduction to the Cypress PSoC device family and the (free) PSoC Creator Integrated Development Environment(IDE).

    The workshop will include a brief architecture and software/IDE overview, followed by hand's-on project labs. Requirements: Windows “compatible” Laptop Computer and USB port (Apple MacBook Pro with Bootcamp or Parallels works fine) Prerequisites: Basic electronics (the ability to read a schematic drawing). Basic "C" programming.

    Participates will walk home with a free Cypress development board! Thanks Cypress!

    Audience: Programmers who would like to learn more about hardware and debugging. Hackers who would like to learn new skills for quickly solving hardware problems. Students who want explore and learn about new hardware-based solutions. Professionals seeking new skills for the workplace.

    Instructor: Tom Moxon Sunday, August 30th, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 All ages! Free! (Donate a bit to Ctrl-H if you can) http://dorkbotpdx.org/psoc_2015/

    Space is limited RSVP Required! RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/CTRL-H/events/224261020/

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  • Friday
    Aug 21 2015
    Camp Smalltalk Portland 2015
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    Camp Smalltalk is a gathering of Smalltalk enthusiasts.

    There is no set schedule, but of course we all have strong interests. Some of the areas that will surely be covered include:

    • Smalltalk on small devices, such as Scratch on Raspberry PI
    • Web frameworks such as Seaside
    • Virtual machine implementations
    • Data processing applications
    • Language design, Smalltalk and beyond

    If you are curious about Smalltalk, feel free to drop by and give Smalltalk a try.

    Registration

    https://www.picatic.com/event14352674835773927

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  • Sunday
    Jul 26 2015
    DORKBOTPDX July 2015 Workshop: Open Source Drone Workshop

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    Rich Burton of HooperFly gives an overview of open source drone/uav projects and flight demonstrations. We'll take a group dronie!

    Sunday, July 26th, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 Everyone welcome! All ages! Free! (Donate a bit to Ctrl-H if you can) http://dorkbotpdx.org/drones_2015/

    Flyer by: Zach Archer

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  • Wednesday
    Jul 22 2015
    IPFS Portland OSCON Meetup: The Permanent, Distributed Web

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    Join us at CtrlH for food, drinks, discussion and a talk by Juan Benet on IPFS during OSCON week!

    What is IPFS?

    IPFS is a distributed file system that seeks to connect all computing devices with the same system of files. In some ways, this is similar to the original aims of the Web, but brings in the latest ideas from P2P and cryptography to form a distributed, permanent web.

    IPFS could become a new major subsystem of the internet. If built right, it could complement or replace HTTP. It could complement or replace even more. It sounds crazy. It is crazy! We also think it's the future of the web. Come see it in action, and meet the team of developers working on it.

    Afterwards hang out, talk tech, hack, recharge your batteries, use our fast WiFi and get a tour of CtrlH, Portland’s newest and largest hackerspace.

    See you there!

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  • Sunday
    Jun 28 2015
    DORKBOTPDX June 2015 Workshop: Solar Power Charger Workshop

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    Solar Power Charger Workshop

    Experiment with solar panels and the other bits needed to charge Lithium Ion batteries via USB!

    Sunday, June 28th, 1-5pm at Ctrl-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 Free! (Donate a bit to Ctrl-H if you can) http://dorkbotpdx.org/solar_power_2015/

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  • Saturday
    May 23 2015
    NodeSchool International Day and Hebocon (crappy robot contest) extravaganza!

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    There will be an afternoon of learning how to code AND/OR building a Hebocon bot.

    No need to RSVP but you can ask questions here: https://github.com/nodeschool/pdx/issues/1 or on the meetup page linked above.

    Heard of Hebocon? It is a sumo style battle competition for crappy robots! Rules are here http://portal.nifty.com/hebocon/files/HEBOCON_simple_rule_book_v1.pdf Come hang out, build a crappy robot that battles against other crappy robots. Bring an old RC car or other electronics to assemble a robot for the competition.

    May 23rd is NodeSchool International Day, so in addition to the Hebocon you can also show up with a laptop and learn some JavaScript. There will be JavaScript mentors available. If there is enough interest we can do the NodeSchool NodeBots workshop: https://github.com/tableflip/nodebot-workshop

    Family friendly! Kids encouraged. There will be a separate kids sumo bracket for kid-made bots.

    Schedule

    • 12pm - Show up!
    • 12pm - 4pm build bots and/or do nodeschooling
    • 4pm - 5pm - Hebocon battle!
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  • Monday
    May 18 2015
    Dorkbot

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    PEOPLE DOING STRANGE THINGS WITH ELECTRICITY

    All meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to drop by to say hello, ask questions, or show off something interesting! We currently have casual, bi-weekly meetings every other Monday. We also have less-frequent "formal" meetings featuring presentations, performances and other interesting activities like OpenDork (where anyone can have a few minutes to discuss their latest project, ideas or whatever). Watch this space for announcements.

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  • Thursday
    May 7 2015
    DorkbotPDX May 2015 Workshop: OPEN LAB!

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    DorkbotPDX May 2015 Workshop: OPEN LAB! at Control-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 Sunday, May 31, 2014 1-5pm

    While having a single teacher and many students helps get ideas and skills out to the community, sometimes it is more fun to have some chaos. So instead of one to many, we'll have many to many. Bring a project or collaborate on someone else's project.

    We provide space and power. You bring tools and projects. Ask fellow dorks for help and offer help to others.

    RSVP by replying at http://dorkbotpdx.org/openlab_05_2015/ with what you'll be hacking on!

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  • Sunday
    Apr 26 2015
    DorkbotPDX April Workshop: Federated Wiki

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    FEDERATED WIKI WORKSHOP LEARN ABOUT FEDERATED WIKI: A decentralized approach to collaboration and publication. It differs from a standard wiki in that you can run your own server and share your changes with others running their own servers.

    With Ward Cunningham At Ctrl-H, 7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217 FREE!/Donation Bring a laptop with NodeJS pre-installed RSVP to [email protected]

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  • Tuesday
    Apr 7 2015
    Portland Bitcoin Group
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    This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency.

    Come along to: * Learn why Bitcoin is different from other currencies and precious metals * Learn how to use Bitcoin to increase your online privacy and security * Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin and the $. Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy. * Buy and sell products and services for Bitcoin. If you have a business, how you can be one of the first to start transacting with Bitcoin.

    These are exciting times for Bitcoin. Come be a part of the new way to think about money!

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Mar 3 2015
    Portland Bitcoin Group
    bitcoin

    CTRL-H

    This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency.

    Come along to: * Learn why Bitcoin is different from other currencies and precious metals * Learn how to use Bitcoin to increase your online privacy and security * Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin and the $. Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy. * Buy and sell products and services for Bitcoin. If you have a business, how you can be one of the first to start transacting with Bitcoin.

    These are exciting times for Bitcoin. Come be a part of the new way to think about money!

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Feb 3 2015
    Portland Bitcoin Group
    bitcoin

    CTRL-H

    This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency.

    Come along to: * Learn why Bitcoin is different from other currencies and precious metals * Learn how to use Bitcoin to increase your online privacy and security * Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin and the $. Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy. * Buy and sell products and services for Bitcoin. If you have a business, how you can be one of the first to start transacting with Bitcoin.

    These are exciting times for Bitcoin. Come be a part of the new way to think about money!

    Website
  • Thursday
    Jan 29 2015
    CTRL-H Open House

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    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Jan 22 2015
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Jan 15 2015
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Monday
    Jan 12 2015
    Dorkbot

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    All meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to drop by to say hello, ask questions, or show off something interesting! We currently have casual, bi-weekly meetings every other Monday. We also have less-frequent "formal" meetings featuring presentations, performances and other interesting activities like OpenDork (where anyone can have a few minutes to discuss their latest project, ideas or whatever). Watch this space for announcements.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Jan 8 2015
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Jan 6 2015
    Portland Bitcoin Group
    bitcoin

    CTRL-H

    This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency.

    Come along to: * Learn why Bitcoin is different from other currencies and precious metals * Learn how to use Bitcoin to increase your online privacy and security * Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin and the $. Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy. * Buy and sell products and services for Bitcoin. If you have a business, how you can be one of the first to start transacting with Bitcoin.

    These are exciting times for Bitcoin. Come be a part of the new way to think about money!

    Website
  • Wednesday
    Dec 31 2014
    CTRL-H New Years Eve Party
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    A New Years Eve Party, See link: http://www.meetup.com/CTRL-H/events/219203121/ for more details.

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  • Saturday
    Dec 20 2014
  • Thursday
    Dec 18 2014
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Dec 11 2014
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Dec 4 2014
    CTRL-H Open House

    CTRL-H

    Thursdays are open house night here at CTRL-H. This is when members gather and can open the door for you. We know we can be there by 7:00PM, but most of the time we are hours early. We don't have an opening ceremony or any formal meeting. This is a time for you to eavesdrop on other peoples projects and get support on a project that you may need help with. Bring your inventions, your technical toys and your broken microwave to CTRL-H and Hack with friends.

    Website
  • Wednesday
    Dec 3 2014
    PDX Exploit Workshop

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    Hey everybody. Got a bug you just can't land? Is there a recent CVE you've been eyeballing seductively? Just want to brush up on your appsec?

    PDX Exploit Workshop

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  • Wednesday
    Nov 19 2014
    PDX Exploit Workshop

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    Hey everybody. Got a bug you just can't land? Is there a recent CVE you've been eyeballing seductively? Just want to brush up on your appsec?

    PDX Exploit Workshop

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