Mittelab is a <mark>social promotion association</mark> ("Associazione di Promozione Sociale", A.P.S.),
independent, apolitical, non-religious, does not seek <mark>gain</mark>, neither directly nor indirectly.
Mittelab is a non-profit organization ("Association of Social Promotion" or A.P.S. in the Italian Law),
independent, apolitical, non-religious.
Mittelab manages a hackerspace of Northern European matrix, that is, a place where people
who share interests in the field of technology, in general, and especially electronics
and information technology, may cooperate and share knowledge and tools. Mittelab
encourages and supports the development of such culture. The <mark>social promotion</mark> purpose
is achieved in Mittelab, among others, by means of spreading the Hacker Ethic and by
developing a debate on the following topics:
and Information Technology, may cooperate and share knowledge and tools. Mittelab
encourages and supports the development of such culture. The social promotion purpose
is achieved in Mittelab, among others, by means of advocating the Hacker Ethic and by
fostering a debate on the following topics:
* defense of freedom and human rights in the digital society;
* access to a free and open Internet;
* sharing technical and scientific culture and knowledge.
Moreover, the association gave itself the purpose of encouraging the usage of IT tools <mark>in-depth</mark>,
Moreover, the association gave itself the purpose of encouraging a conscious usage of IT tools,
and to contribute actively to the improvement and advancement of culture and knowledge on these
topics. To achieve this, the association promotes production and diffusion of Free Software,
Open Hardware and open contents to increase the accessibility of knowledge and <mark>instruction/formation</mark>.
topics. To accomplish this, the association promotes production and diffusion of Free Software,
Open Hardware and open contents to increase the accessibility of knowledge and training.
Read more (in Italian) from our <mark>[Founding paper](https://git.mittelab.org/sudo/statuto/blob/master/statuto.md)<mark/>,
and our [Internal Rules](https://git.mittelab.org/sudo/regolamento/blob/master/regolamento.md) on Git.
Read more (in Italian) from our [Article of Association (Statute)](https://git.mittelab.org/sudo/statuto/blob/master/statuto.md),
and our [Rule Book](https://git.mittelab.org/sudo/regolamento/blob/master/regolamento.md) on Git.
## Would like to join??
**Great idea!** Pass by our space, or fill in the form [online](https://m-ship.mittelab.org) to become
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* 5% discount at the Bricofer shop in Valmaura, TS
## Member fee
The member fee is 42€ per year, starting in January of the <mark>running<mark/> year. You can deposit this in
The member fee is 42€ per year, starting in January of the currently running year. You can deposit this in
cash at Mittelab, or you can wire it to the following IBAN **IT71T0892802201010000041295**
(you must specify **Mittelab** as beneficiary). If you do so, please send an email to [tesoriere@mittelab.org](mailto:tesoriere@mittelab.org?subject=Bonifico quota associativa). Thank you!
Every member is free to use the common tools to develop their own projects, or to cooperate in other member's projects.
## Courses
We <mark>seldom</mark> arrange courses on IT/electronics related topics. The announcement will be published periodically [on Talk](https://talk.mittelab.org/t/adesione-ai-corsi/1295)(our forum). If you are interested in some new course,
We seldom arrange courses on IT/electronics related topics. The announcement will be published periodically [on Talk](https://talk.mittelab.org/t/adesione-ai-corsi/1295) (our forum). If you are interested in some new course,
you may post [here](https://talk.mittelab.org/t/proporre-corsi/1294/4). Signing up to Talk is open to everyone,
including non-members!
## Projects
Together we work on *hackerspace projects* too, to improve the space for everyone. Here's some:
* Shelf with LED lighting for our desks
* Shelves with LED lighting for our desks
* [KeycardAccess](https://wiki.mittelab.org/progetti/keycardaccess) - access to the space with NFC member card
* [invman](https://git.mittelab.org/proj/invman) - Inventory system
* Unique account and centralized login on all Mittelab services.
Our main building is in Piazza della Libertà 5/B, in the ZKB Starter's rooms, an initiative organized by ZKB Bank for startups. In the building we have two offices, one for 3D printing and electronics, and another one with computers and books, where chat is welcome.
Our base is in Piazza della Libertà 5/B, in the ZKB Starter's rooms, an initiative organized by ZKB Bank for startups. In the building we have two offices, one for 3D printing and electronics, and another one with computers and books, where chat is welcome.
### <mark>Tech Ops</mark>
### Tech Ops
In this office we have three 3D printers (two Anet A8 and a Prusa I3 Mk3), two desks for electronics and soldering, and another table for fixing and repairs. Our <mark>warehouse</mark> is plentiful in tools to disassemble things and pieces to mod them properly!
In this office we have three 3D printers (two Anet A8 and a Prusa I3 Mk3), two desks for electronics and soldering, and another table for fixing and repairs. Our warehouse is plentiful in tools to disassemble things and pieces to mod them properly!
### Chat room ("Sala Chiacchiere")
In this room we have few computers available for our members (thanks to our Single Sign On system). There's not only room for chats, but also for leisure! We have two PlayStations with a bunch of *vintage* games, sure fun for players (and people watching). For the most nostalgic, we have a Commodore 64 too.
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In this room we have few computers available for our members (thanks to our Single Sign On system). There's not only room for chats, but also for leisure! We have two PlayStations with a bunch of *vintage* games, sure fun for players (and people watching). For the most nostalgic, we have a Commodore 64 too.
