Tag:leisure=hackerspace

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Description
A place where people with common interests (science, technology, ...) meet. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: leisure
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
Status: de facto

A hackerspace, hackspace (from Hacker and Space) is a community run place where people interested in (digital) technology, software, open source, electronic art,... meet, socialise and collaborate. Hackerspaces normally have a fixed clubroom which is opened regularly (e.g. every week) and are typically filled with ledstrips, computer hardware in a relaxed atmosphere.

A makerspace or fablab is a subtype which is focused on creating real-world artefacts, often with 3D-printers, lasercutters and electronics - often offering these devices as service to the members or even as commercial service. Use hackerspace=makerspace for this.

In some cases, it is difficult to distinguish between a makerspace and a hackerspace as there might be overlap.

How to map

Add leisure=hackerspace to either a node at the center or to the outline of e.g. the room. You should name it with name=*.

You may also wish to consider noting its telephone number, website (with website=*), opening_hours=* or address (eg addr:full=*) if such information is available.

Related tags

If the hackerspace also offers repair services, consider the tag repair=*.

Maps showing hackerspaces

See also

  • club=linux for a Linux User Group. While most hackerspace members are usually open source and linux users, a hackerspace is broader. A Linux User Group is focused on using linux and programs on linux only.
  • amenity=internet_cafe for a place whose principal role is providing internet services.
  • office=coworking for an office where people can rent a desk and go to work
  • amenity=coworking_space for a place where people can go to work (not limited to offices)
  • repair=assisted_self_service — places where collaborative group of people propose to anyone to come and repair together