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* downtown Kitchener | * downtown Kitchener | ||
| − | * close to both the Train Station and the | + | * close to both the Train Station and the Charles Street Bus Terminal. (Grayhound and Grand River Transit) |
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
| − | * ~1600 | + | * ~1600 squ. ft facility with members lounge, workshop and kitchen |
* en suite bathroom | * en suite bathroom | ||
* lots of natural light | * lots of natural light | ||
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* wheel chair accessible from Breithaupt Street | * wheel chair accessible from Breithaupt Street | ||
* smoking fast wifi | * smoking fast wifi | ||
| + | * 24x7 access for members | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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== (Map to come of) Useful Nearby Things == | == (Map to come of) Useful Nearby Things == | ||
| + | http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=117597064456512498885.00047272c633192f7c213&ll=43.455929,-80.500281&spn=0.006503,0.009345&z=17 | ||
=== Food & Drink === | === Food & Drink === | ||
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* King Wok - 100 Victoria St N, Kitchener | * King Wok - 100 Victoria St N, Kitchener | ||
* Pepi's Pizza - 87 Water Street North, Kitchener | * Pepi's Pizza - 87 Water Street North, Kitchener | ||
| + | * The Still - 125 King St W Kitchener, ON N2G (519) 743-5657 | ||
=== Hardware Stores === | === Hardware Stores === | ||
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=== Electronics Stores === | === Electronics Stores === | ||
| − | + | ; Sayal Electronics - 1040 Fountain N, Preston | |
| − | + | :This store is very well stocked with all electronics parts, stepper motors, multicoloured LEDs and kits. Many companies in the region buy their parts there and they will kit out a parts list for you if it is large enough. While they do not sell Arduino kits they do sell many kinds of science fair kits. They are far from the lab and will require taking the bus, or driving. | |
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| + | ; PrimeSpec - 219 Hartwood Avenue, Waterloo | ||
| + | :no review yet. | ||
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| + | ; Orion Electronics - 40 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener | ||
| + | :They are very close to the lab and sell the standard selection of electronic parts. They are a bit on the expensive side but they are within walking distance. They do not care any Arduino parts or kits. They do sell a lot of Free to Air satellite systems, dishes and associated parts. | ||
=== Misc. === | === Misc. === | ||
| − | + | ; KW Surplus - 666 Victoria Street North, Kitchener | |
| + | :Sells everything including electronic parts, motors, raw materials of various kinds, housewares, camping equipment, computers, and paintball supplies. It is worth checking out first if you are looking for parts or inspiration. There is a surplus russian tank in the parking lot and a replica spitfire on the roof. they accept cash, Interac, and credit cards | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 31 August 2009
How much awesome can you cram in to 1600 sqft? Here's a start:
Contents |
Location
- downtown Kitchener
- close to both the Train Station and the Charles Street Bus Terminal. (Grayhound and Grand River Transit)
Facilities
- ~1600 squ. ft facility with members lounge, workshop and kitchen
- en suite bathroom
- lots of natural light
- double doors
- wheel chair accessible from Breithaupt Street
- smoking fast wifi
- 24x7 access for members
Resources
- soldering stations
- light table
- laundry sink
(Map to come of) Useful Nearby Things
Food & Drink
- Zeke's - 1-607 King Street West, Kitchener
- Tim Hortons - 730 King Street West, & 607 King Street West, Kitchener
- Subway - 607 King Street West, Kitchener
- King Wok - 100 Victoria St N, Kitchener
- Pepi's Pizza - 87 Water Street North, Kitchener
- The Still - 125 King St W Kitchener, ON N2G (519) 743-5657
Hardware Stores
- Knell Door & Hardware - 2090 Shirley Drive
- Fastenal - 1215 Victoria St., Unit 1, Kitchener
- Spaenaur - 815 Victoria Street North, Kitchener
- Swanson’s HomeHardware - 166 Park Street, Kitchener
- Metal Supermarket - 4-5 Forwell Road, Kitchener
Electronics Stores
- Sayal Electronics - 1040 Fountain N, Preston
- This store is very well stocked with all electronics parts, stepper motors, multicoloured LEDs and kits. Many companies in the region buy their parts there and they will kit out a parts list for you if it is large enough. While they do not sell Arduino kits they do sell many kinds of science fair kits. They are far from the lab and will require taking the bus, or driving.
- PrimeSpec - 219 Hartwood Avenue, Waterloo
- no review yet.
- Orion Electronics - 40 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener
- They are very close to the lab and sell the standard selection of electronic parts. They are a bit on the expensive side but they are within walking distance. They do not care any Arduino parts or kits. They do sell a lot of Free to Air satellite systems, dishes and associated parts.
Misc.
- KW Surplus - 666 Victoria Street North, Kitchener
- Sells everything including electronic parts, motors, raw materials of various kinds, housewares, camping equipment, computers, and paintball supplies. It is worth checking out first if you are looking for parts or inspiration. There is a surplus russian tank in the parking lot and a replica spitfire on the roof. they accept cash, Interac, and credit cards
