East Essex Hackspace
@eehackspace.bsky.social
East Essex Hackspace is a charity hackerspace in Hawkwell, Essex, UK: a community-run workshop where people come to share tools and knowledge.
Less fun was 'peeling' the heatsink designed for a front to back cooled server chassis so a more conventional cooling fan could be attached. Once that was done a fan shroud was printed and Steve was able to install Bazzite Linux on the SSD he'd fitted. Next job will be to make a case at the 'space.
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Less fun was 'peeling' the heatsink designed for a front to back cooled server chassis so a more conventional cooling fan could be attached. Once that was done a fan shroud was printed and Steve was able to install Bazzite Linux on the SSD he'd fitted. Next job will be to make a case at the 'space.
There's been a bit of buzz recently about using cheap AMD BC250 boards from AliExpress to build a DIY "Steam Machine" for gaming. It's not going to be a patch on the real thing but Trustee Steve picked one up for a fun project. First job was to get the BIOS flashed and this was pretty easy!
January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
There's been a bit of buzz recently about using cheap AMD BC250 boards from AliExpress to build a DIY "Steam Machine" for gaming. It's not going to be a patch on the real thing but Trustee Steve picked one up for a fun project. First job was to get the BIOS flashed and this was pretty easy!
Tuesday night is Social Night from 19:30. Recently we've added a few more crafting things: a dedicated printer for dye sublimation inks to use with our heat press and a Cricut to complement our large roll fed drag cutter.
January 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Tuesday night is Social Night from 19:30. Recently we've added a few more crafting things: a dedicated printer for dye sublimation inks to use with our heat press and a Cricut to complement our large roll fed drag cutter.
We rescued a knackered 12v kids toy and turned it into a 2000W reinforced racer 🏁⚡
Styled as a Jurassic Park jeep. Driven by a dinosaur 🦖
Now building an advanced dual drive system for EMF 2026.
Because of course we are.
#HackyRaces #Hackspace #EMF2026 #BuiltForSpee #MakerCulture
Styled as a Jurassic Park jeep. Driven by a dinosaur 🦖
Now building an advanced dual drive system for EMF 2026.
Because of course we are.
#HackyRaces #Hackspace #EMF2026 #BuiltForSpee #MakerCulture
December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We rescued a knackered 12v kids toy and turned it into a 2000W reinforced racer 🏁⚡
Styled as a Jurassic Park jeep. Driven by a dinosaur 🦖
Now building an advanced dual drive system for EMF 2026.
Because of course we are.
#HackyRaces #Hackspace #EMF2026 #BuiltForSpee #MakerCulture
Styled as a Jurassic Park jeep. Driven by a dinosaur 🦖
Now building an advanced dual drive system for EMF 2026.
Because of course we are.
#HackyRaces #Hackspace #EMF2026 #BuiltForSpee #MakerCulture
Nick is testing the ODrive for our Hacky Racer. Hopefully third time's the charm as the donated one was kaput and then the first one we bought would crowbar the PSU on channel 1. This is the first time we've had both motors spinning for the new twin motor setup.
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Nick is testing the ODrive for our Hacky Racer. Hopefully third time's the charm as the donated one was kaput and then the first one we bought would crowbar the PSU on channel 1. This is the first time we've had both motors spinning for the new twin motor setup.
It's that weird time between Christmas and New Year but still Social Night tonight at the Hackspace from 19:30.
December 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's that weird time between Christmas and New Year but still Social Night tonight at the Hackspace from 19:30.
Today’s project at East Essex Hackspace is a Siren Soundwave IPA clone. Our members build, repair, create and learn together, from electronics to home brew. 🍺
Visitors are always welcome on Tuesday nights @ 7:30pm
Visitors are always welcome on Tuesday nights @ 7:30pm
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Today’s project at East Essex Hackspace is a Siren Soundwave IPA clone. Our members build, repair, create and learn together, from electronics to home brew. 🍺
Visitors are always welcome on Tuesday nights @ 7:30pm
Visitors are always welcome on Tuesday nights @ 7:30pm
This afternoon Nick replaced the sunroof of his car, which shattered unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. He sourced a whole unit from a breakers, removed the panel, vacuumed up most of the lurking glass shards and bolted it in place. Not complicated but the EEH car park is a decent place to work.
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This afternoon Nick replaced the sunroof of his car, which shattered unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. He sourced a whole unit from a breakers, removed the panel, vacuumed up most of the lurking glass shards and bolted it in place. Not complicated but the EEH car park is a decent place to work.
Brewing at the space today! This is a clone of the Siren "Sound Wave" IPA. We also enjoyed some of the beer from the last brewing session.
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Brewing at the space today! This is a clone of the Siren "Sound Wave" IPA. We also enjoyed some of the beer from the last brewing session.
Social night tonight at the Hackspace from 19:30, inductions at 20:00 sharp and we may be working on our Hacky Racer some more.
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Social night tonight at the Hackspace from 19:30, inductions at 20:00 sharp and we may be working on our Hacky Racer some more.
Repair Café today at the Hackspace until 13:00.
October 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Repair Café today at the Hackspace until 13:00.
Hmmm. Ooops. Laser lens and mirrors aren't well.
June 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hmmm. Ooops. Laser lens and mirrors aren't well.
Another popular item: table lamps.
June 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Another popular item: table lamps.
One of our members brought a project, this glass decoration they've made that needed the mount threading.
June 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
One of our members brought a project, this glass decoration they've made that needed the mount threading.
Soldering the watering can.
June 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Soldering the watering can.
This petrol strimmer wasn't starting due to an HT lead fault but now it's going.
June 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This petrol strimmer wasn't starting due to an HT lead fault but now it's going.
The spout stay on this watering can has detached making the spout fragile. Thin to weld and it's galvanised so we're going to try soldering it.
June 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The spout stay on this watering can has detached making the spout fragile. Thin to weld and it's galvanised so we're going to try soldering it.
Ah, fan heaters another repair you see a lot.
June 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ah, fan heaters another repair you see a lot.
This pressure washer failed with no obvious fault so might need a little investigation.
June 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This pressure washer failed with no obvious fault so might need a little investigation.
Broken portable vacuum cleaners always seem to be a Repair Café staple, here's today's first.
June 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Broken portable vacuum cleaners always seem to be a Repair Café staple, here's today's first.
This clock has a broken battery box that needs sorting.
June 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This clock has a broken battery box that needs sorting.
We're going to try and fill the damage in this boat propeller with weld and grind it back. It's taken quite a smack.
June 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We're going to try and fill the damage in this boat propeller with weld and grind it back. It's taken quite a smack.
Automatic cat flap where the mechanism has failed being checked over. One of the internal parts has broken and we're 3D printing a replacement.
June 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Automatic cat flap where the mechanism has failed being checked over. One of the internal parts has broken and we're 3D printing a replacement.
A record deck getting a fixing.
June 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A record deck getting a fixing.