I am beginning my expeditions of worldly travels as a journalist with a place that is familiar to me, London. Even though I have been here before, I was not looking at it through the eyes of a maker. It is my goal to go to various locations within the next year so I can collect stamps on my hackerspace passport. Being able to go around the world and see how other communities operate is a blessing, so I will talk about the first makerspace I have seen in London and the fun of being in a makerspace in general.
So how is it to be in a makerspace/hackerspace? It is quite fun actually. Having the tools to do whatever your brain imagines is a lethal ability. It stretches your mind and your abilities if you are ready. The typical environment is filled with fun, chaos, enterprising work, DIY culture, and slight…