¶ Space Overview
At xHain we have marked different workareas with different colour-codes. Bigger objects will be marked with a sticker (colour logos), smaller objects with coloured paint. The reason for the markings is simple: using expensive tools for the wrong purpose damages the tools and makes them unusable for their intended purpose.
Our tools are colour coded and may only be used in that specific colour coded work area and for their intended purpose!
| colour | sticker | room authorisation required? | tools that require authorisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| white, glitter or none |  |
no | none |
| orange |  |
yes | all equipment |
| green |  |
no | microscope, reflow oven |
| blue |  |
no | embroidery machine |
| red |  |
no | lasercutter, plotter, laser microscope |
| purple |  |
no | all 3d printers, oven |
| pink |  |
yes | all equipment requires separate instructions |
If you use a tool for the wrong purpose or in the wrong area, you might damage the tool and you're violating our space rules. Examples:
- Using a ("blue") fabric scissors for cutting paper ("white area") makes the scissors useless for fabrics. (FYI: good textile scissors cost around 30-60EUR each!).
- Using expensive "green" pliers for working on your bicylce ("white or pink area") makes the pliers useless for delicate electronics.
If you can't find the right tool in a specific workspace, please contact the person responsible for that area. They will take care of replacing or purchasing it.
¶ stickers, labels, storage
We have machines and tools that may NOT be used, unless you have received personal instructions from an authorised instructor. They are marked with an "authorization required" sticker.
| sticker | meaning |
|---|---|
 |
Do not use this device without permission. Get a personal introduction from an authorized trainer first. |
 |
Use this sticker to label your member box or private properties. Write your rocketchat name or contact details on it. |
xHain cannot be held liable for any damages or losses of private property. Please label your private property with the above sticker, and write your rocketchat name or contact details on it, and store it in your member box. If it doesn't fit, take it home! We provide a large memberbox for temporary storage of larger materials or tools for up to one month. They must be labelled with your rocketchat name or contact details and the date(!) of the storage.
Any clutter, old or unlabeled stuff will be removed without warning.
Please be aware of this space rule: nametags on materials outside of member boxes do not count!
If you find materials with name tags in general supply areas (e.g. acrylic plates by the lasercutter), you may remove the label and use the material (please feed the piggybank anyway).
¶ White or glitter: lobby
General inquiries contact: Nobody
This is the main area where meetups happen and people hang out. The tools at the lobby workbench are for general purposes and require no special knowledge or authorisation.
Tools that can be found here include:
- screwdrives
- pliers
- tape
- different glues
- hot glue gun
- pens
- staplers
- hole punchers
- ...
The screen for the projector and the projector itself are both remotely controlled. The remote controls can be found on the wall by the stage.
See this for more https://wiki.x-hain.de/en/Maschinen/AVX/projector
¶ Orange: AVX
General inquiries contact: @danimo, @leszek
AVX means audio/video equipment at xHain and is intended to be used for video live streams and recordings. This equipment is not intended for general purposes, so do not touch anything. You can find more details about our equipment on the separate AVX page.
If you want to listen to music, connect your phone via bluetooth to the bluetooth receiver (BT4863B). Do not(!!) touch the volume sliders on the mixer!
Contact us if you want to use our equipment to record a video.
¶ Green: electronics workbench
General inquiries contact: Nobody
| tool | |
supervision required | instructors | location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| microscope | yes | - | @kfir | - |
| crimp pliers | yes | - | @trial.error | - |
| solder irons | - | yes | - | - |
| power supplies | - | - | - | - |
| 2 oszilloscopes (Rigol DS1054) | - | - | - | - |
| function generator (Rigol DG1032) | - | - | - | - |
| reflow oven (puhui T-937M) | yes | yes | ? | machine room |
¶ Blue: textiles corner
General inquiries contact: Nobody
| tool | |
supervision required | instructors | location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| embroidery machine | yes | yes | @felix, @trial.error | machine room |
| overlock machine (Bernina L460) | - | - | @felix, @trial.error | - |
| sewing machine (Toyota Jeans JB02) | - | - | @trial.error | - |
| sewing machine (Janome DC7100) | - | - | @trial.error | - |
| heat transfer press | - | yes | - | machine room |
Other tools:
- scissors and knives for textiles
- iron & ironing pad (Bügeldecke)
- bobbins
- pins & pin cushions
- various fabrics
- various threads
¶ Red: machine room
General inquiries contact: Nobody
For various reasons there are some tools in this room that technically belong to other colour-coded workspaces.
| tool | |
supervision required | instructors |
|---|---|---|---|
| laser cutter | yes | yes | @trial.error, @felix, @lorxor |
| cutter plotter | - | yes | @trial.error |
| laser microscope | yes | yes | @lorxor |
| vaquform | - | yes | - |
| laminating machine (Fellowes Venus2 A3) | - | - | - |
| embroidery machine | yes | yes | see textiles |
| heat transfer press | yes | yes | see textiles |
| reflow oven | yes | yes | see electronics |
¶ Purple: 3d lab
General inquiries contact: Nobody
| tool | |
supervision required | instructors | location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| regular 3D printers | yes | - | @felix | - |
| resin printers | yes | yes | @felix | - |
| clay printer | yes | yes | @felix, @trial.error, @kfir | - |
| 3d scanner | yes | - | @felix | - |
| graphics PC and tablet | yes | - | @felix | - |
| oven for clay | yes | yes | ? | Hobelhöhle |
¶ Pink: Hobelhöhle
General inquiries contact: Nobody
The room itself may only be entered with a member that has received personal safety instructions for this room.
All tools and equipment may only be used after having received personal safety instructions for this room. The following machines require separate instructions:
| tool/machine | |
supervision required | authorised instructors |
|---|---|---|---|
| welding | yes | yes | @kfir |
| band saw | yes | yes | @kfir |
| circuar/bench saw | yes | yes | @kfir |
| drill press | yes | yes | @kfir |
| CNCs | yes | yes | @kfir |
¶ Other areas
Some areas have no special colour codes.
¶ kitchen and bathroom
There is a large ladder stored under the ceiling in the hall of the kitchen. Do not remove or mount it without having been shown how to do so safely.
Currently there are some chemicals, spray paint and more stored in the bathroom corner.
| tool | |
instructors | location |
|---|---|---|---|
| large ladder | yes | @felix,@trial.error, @kfir | kitchen ceiling |
| chemicals | - | use at your own risk | bathroom |
¶ Treehouse (chillout area)
Our "treehouse" is located above the door leading to the kitchen and can be accessed via the stairs next to the textiles corner. Upstairs the matrasses and pillows will invite you to hang out or play some games.
Please be aware of our space rules: Sleeping at xHain is strictly prohibited!
¶ Scubar
This is our party room 