NYC Resistor, Hackerspace in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, US
NYC Resistor is a hackerspace in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, where members share a workspace for electronics and hands-on making. The space is equipped with laser cutters, soldering stations, and general shop tools available to members.
NYC Resistor was founded in 2008 as a nonprofit collective with the goal of giving people a shared place to learn and work with technology. It was one of the first hackerspaces in the United States, arriving just as the movement was beginning to take shape across the country.
NYC Resistor is known for its open evenings where non-members can drop in and work alongside regulars on whatever project they bring. These gatherings are often how first-time visitors get their hands on electronics for the first time.
The space is not open every day and welcomes the public mainly during specific evening events, so checking the schedule in advance is a good idea. It is located on the upper floor of a building in Brooklyn, so look out for signage at street level when you arrive.
NYC Resistor has a direct connection to MakerBot, the 3D printer company that was co-founded by members of the collective. Early prototypes of the device were built right inside this shared space before the company grew into a commercial operation.
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