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= Base hackpack =
= Base hackpack =
Target price == $50


== Price assessment ==
== Price assessment ==
 
* Target price == $50
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akog0JI0-bB9dHphWFdtX1RpUUcxRUlpeHNuUE5uRFE Initial attempt at price assessment spreadsheet]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Akog0JI0-bB9dHphWFdtX1RpUUcxRUlpeHNuUE5uRFE Initial attempt at price assessment spreadsheet]


== Ideas for stuff ==
== Ideas for stuff ==
This is only an initial possible version. It's probably too electronics-focused. Comments/changes welcome.
This is only an initial possible version. It's probably too electronics-focused. Comments/changes welcome.
*A backpack (get from thrift store and wash at high temp)
*A backpack (get from thrift store and wash at high temp)
*Soldering iron (should be 30 watts)
*Soldering iron (should be 30 watts)
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*USB to 3.3v serial adapter
*USB to 3.3v serial adapter
*Multimeter
*Multimeter
*Assortment of resistors
*Assortment of resistors
*Small assortment of diodes, caps, mosfets, buttons, switches, LEDs
*Small assortment of diodes, caps, mosfets, buttons, switches, LEDs
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*Band aids
*Band aids


== Consumables ==
=== Consumables ===
 
*Solder
*Solder
*Wire of different colors and thicknesses
*Wire of different colors and thicknesses
*Duct tape
*Duct tape
*Yerba mate tea
*Yerba mate tea
== Data ==
I do not think we have to worry about using CC material with the non-commercial clause, as we are not trying to make a profit ([[User:Juul|Juul]] ([[User talk:Juul|talk]])). We are collecting libre data on our [http://datasink.sudomesh.org:8000 datasink].


=== Bootable GNU/Linux ===
=== Bootable GNU/Linux ===
Which distro? What should we include?
Which distro? What should we include?
*UBCD and Trinity Rescue Kit should definitely be included. Maybe an older, smaller copy of Backtrack? -chrisbee
*UBCD and Trinity Rescue Kit should definitely be included. Maybe an older, smaller copy of Backtrack? -chrisbee
*Tails?
*Tails?


=== Books ===
=== Data ===
I do not think we have to worry about using CC material with the non-commercial clause, as we are not trying to make a profit ([[User:Juul|Juul]] ([[User talk:Juul|talk]])). We are collecting libre data on our [http://datasink.sudomesh.org:8000 datasink].


==== Books ====
*[http://craphound.com/ Cory Doctorow]'s works
*[http://craphound.com/ Cory Doctorow]'s works
*Most of [http://www.wetmachine.com/ John Sundman]'s works are CC, but not downloadable from his website anymore (now downloadable from [http://datasink.sudomesh.org:8000 datasink]).
*Most of [http://www.wetmachine.com/ John Sundman]'s works are CC, but not downloadable from his website anymore (now downloadable from [http://datasink.sudomesh.org:8000 datasink]).
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*Others?
*Others?


=== Comics ===
==== Comics ====
 
*[https://xkcd.com XKCD] is cc-by-nc
*[https://xkcd.com XKCD] is cc-by-nc
*[https://archive.org/details/CoryDoctorowsFuturisticTalesOfTheHereAndNow Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now] based on stories by Cory Doctorow is cc-by-nc-sa
*[https://archive.org/details/CoryDoctorowsFuturisticTalesOfTheHereAndNow Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now] based on stories by Cory Doctorow is cc-by-nc-sa
*There are [http://www.seosmarty.com/15-cartoonists-that-allow-using-their-web-comics-for-free/ others]
*There are [http://www.seosmarty.com/15-cartoonists-that-allow-using-their-web-comics-for-free/ others]


=== Music ===
==== Music ====
 
There is definitely lots of CC music out there. Here are some resources:
There is definitely lots of CC music out there. Here are some resources:
*[http://phlow-magazine.com/ phlow magazine]
*[http://phlow-magazine.com/ phlow magazine]
*[http://www.jamendo.com Jamendo]
*[http://www.jamendo.com Jamendo]
*please add more
*please add more


=== Audiobooks ===
==== Audiobooks ====
 
*Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
*Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
*Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
*Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
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== Fictionpack ==
== Fictionpack ==
Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 essential hacker works. These are sold individually.
Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 essential hacker works. These are sold individually.
*The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
*The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
*Cryptonomicon, Snow Crash or The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
*Cryptonomicon, Snow Crash or The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
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== Factpack ==
== Factpack ==
Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 important non-fiction hacker literature. These are sold individually.
Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 important non-fiction hacker literature. These are sold individually.


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Some things that may go in the pack:
Some things that may go in the pack:
*Scissors - $1 at dollar store
*Scissors - $1 at dollar store
*Sewing needles
*Sewing needles
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chrisbee would add-
chrisbee would add-
*Dental floss  
*Dental floss  
*Safety pins
*Safety pins
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== RXpack ==
== RXpack ==
Target price: $16
Target price: $16
*A rtl-sdr compatible usb adapter (like [http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-RTL-SDR-DVB-T-HDTV-SDR-Dongle-Elonics-RTL2832U-E4000-Antenna-50MHz-2200-MHz-/181254905941?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a33a26055 this one])
*A rtl-sdr compatible usb adapter (like [http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-RTL-SDR-DVB-T-HDTV-SDR-Dongle-Elonics-RTL2832U-E4000-Antenna-50MHz-2200-MHz-/181254905941?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a33a26055 this one])


== Wifipack ==
== Wifipack ==
Target price: $30
Target price: $30
*A dual-radio OpenWRT compatible router
*A dual-radio OpenWRT compatible router
*Instructions on how to flash with sudowrt firmware and do interesting things like spectrum analysis.
*Instructions on how to flash with sudowrt firmware and do interesting things like spectrum analysis.


== Mate anywhere kit ==
== Mate anywhere kit ==
Make tea and stay awake anywhere!
Make tea and stay awake anywhere!


Target price: $10
Target price: $10
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/4Cups-Outdoor-Collapsible-Folding-Silicone-Travel-Camping-Cups-Mug-with-Handle-/221295331074?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33863ac702 Silicone travel cup] - $5 (cheaper at Koreana Plaza?)
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/4Cups-Outdoor-Collapsible-Folding-Silicone-Travel-Camping-Cups-Mug-with-Handle-/221295331074?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33863ac702 Silicone travel cup] - $5 (cheaper at Koreana Plaza?)
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Travel-Heater-Element-Boiler-Hot-Water-Coffee-Immersion-800W-Adapter-In-Stock-/201007156348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eccf5cc7c Travel water boiler] - $3.38 (but meant for 220v :/)
*[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Travel-Heater-Element-Boiler-Hot-Water-Coffee-Immersion-800W-Adapter-In-Stock-/201007156348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eccf5cc7c Travel water boiler] - $3.38 (but meant for 220v :/)
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== Hygiene pack ==
== Hygiene pack ==
Target price: $5
Target price: $5
*Toothbrush (25 cents at university/san pablo dollar store in four-packs)
*Toothbrush (25 cents at university/san pablo dollar store in four-packs)
*Small toothpaste (50 cents)
*Small toothpaste (50 cents)
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== Sewing pack ==
== Sewing pack ==
[[File:Sewing hack pack.jpg|thumb|right|a hack pack for sewing with a sewing machine]]
[[File:Sewing hack pack.jpg|thumb|right|a hack pack for sewing with a sewing machine]]


Preferably on a belt, especially that can be easily slung across the chest, over one's shoulder. If sharing, should be adjustable to many sizes, for many-sized people.
Preferably on a belt, especially that can be easily slung across the chest, over one's shoulder. If sharing, should be adjustable to many sizes, for many-sized people.
 
* Adjustable belt
* Adjustable bealt
* Scissors in easily accessible holster (could also use electrical cable or wires to approximate holster)
* Scissors in easily accessible holster (could also use electrical cable or wires to approximate holster)
* Pin cushion in close-able container (used goofy rotating bait box here)
* Pin cushion in close-able container (used goofy rotating bait box here)
* Hand needle, thread, thimble or cork for hand-stitching, in small pouch
* Hand needle, thread, thimble or cork for hand-stitching, in small pouch
* Scraps of fabrics in large pouch—or patterns, manuals, or documents if necessary.
* Scraps of fabrics in large pouch&or patterns, manuals, or documents if necessary.
* (Optional) could attach machine oil lubricant container to belt as well.
* (Optional) could attach machine oil lubricant container to belt as well.


== Camera pack ==
== Camera pack ==
* Bag
* Bag
* Foam (styrofoams from packaging materials are easy to find free)
* Foam (styrofoams from packaging materials are easy to find free)
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* Other accessories
* Other accessories


===Gallery===
=Gallery=
Note: numbered by step completed & uploaded here, but re-ordered to show the process.
Note: numbered by step completed & uploaded here, but re-ordered to show the process.


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= Classes =
= Classes =
 
These are ideas for classes that we could teach at Sudo Room with the hackpacks:
These are ideas for classes that we could  


== Make something useful out of commonly found trash electronics ==
== Make something useful out of commonly found trash electronics ==
Teaches:
Teaches:
*Soldering
*Soldering
*Basic analog electronics
*Basic analog electronics
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== Network class ==
== Network class ==
Teaches:
Teaches:
*Programming a router
*Programming a router
*Basic networking
*Basic networking
* Ethernet cable crimping
* Radio wave propagation basics
* Node mounting techniques
* Roof-climbing safety


== Web class ==
== Web class ==
Teaches:
* Basic HTML and CSS
* Setting up a server and domain names
* How to deploy a Wordpress instance in 5 minutes
* Website optimization and basic SEO


== Microcontroller class ==
== Microcontroller class ==
 
Teaches:
Teaches basic C programming and how to program an arduino.
* basic C programming
* how to program an arduino.


== Javascript class ==
== Javascript class ==
Teaches:
* The console
* Strings
*Values and variables
*Using functions
*Built in JS functions and writing new functions
*Loops
*Arrays
*Objects
*Callbacks


== Physical game class ==
== Physical game class ==
Have a bunch of sensors, blinkers, movers, etc. and let people figure out what kind of game they want to make, then actually make it. Use node.js to talk to the arduino and the arduino to interact with sensors.
Have a bunch of sensors, blinkers, movers, etc. and let people figure out what kind of game they want to make, then actually make it. Use node.js to talk to the arduino and the arduino to interact with sensors.


Teaches:
Teaches:
*Combining multiple skills
*Combining multiple skills
**Soldering
**Soldering

Latest revision as of 17:28, 23 March 2018

A hackpack is a backpack with a set of "always carry" tools for hacking the world around us.

We are starting a project at sudo room to create cheap base hackpacks with optional expansion packs.

The idea is that you get $1000 (pollination project, awesome foundation, donations). Once you have $1000 you buy 20 hackpacks at $50, have a series of workshops for 20 teenagers (e.g. in your hackerspace) where you teach hacking skills using the contents of the hackpack. After the end of the workshop series, everyone who made it to most of the sessions will take a hackpack home for free so they can continue hacking the world around them!

This page attempts to gather ideas for the contents of the hackpack, the curriculum for the workshops and complete source lists for hackpacks including where to buy everything to hit the $50 target.

We have a mailing list where we discuss everything related to hackpacks.

People currently working on project: Tunabananas, Matt, Juul.

Base hackpack

Price assessment

Ideas for stuff

This is only an initial possible version. It's probably too electronics-focused. Comments/changes welcome.

  • A backpack (get from thrift store and wash at high temp)
  • Soldering iron (should be 30 watts)
  • Set of small screwdrivers (at least philips and flat-head)
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Diagonal wire-cutters (these will probably suck, but maybe we can sharpen them?)
  • Tweezers
  • Larger screw-driver with assortment of bits
  • USB to 3.3v serial adapter
  • Multimeter
  • Assortment of resistors
  • Small assortment of diodes, caps, mosfets, buttons, switches, LEDs
  • Female to female pin header cables (like these)
  • Some male-male and female-male pin headers
  • USB stick (2 GB minimum) with bootable Linux and lots of libre books / learning materials.
  • Sharpie
  • White china marker/chalk...something that will write on dark surfaces
  • Zip ties
  • Binder clips
  • Hose clamps
  • A small LED flasher, and/or instructions to make one?
  • Shrink tubing
  • A lighter
  • A hot glue stick (melt it w/the lighter)
  • USB wall plug w/decent amperage
  • A spare USB cable for your smart (or dumb?) device
  • Pair of disposable gloves (rubber or vinyl)
  • Bandanna
  • Snap knife w/locking blade
  • Alcohol prep wipes or a small bottle of hand sanitizer with a screw top (no flip caps)
  • A 1/2 gallon ziploc bag
  • List of where to buy more of everything
  • List of other awesome things to add to hackpack, what they do and where to buy
  • A sudo room sticker
  • An invitation to sudo room
  • List of places / ways to get free food
  • Band aids

Consumables

  • Solder
  • Wire of different colors and thicknesses
  • Duct tape
  • Yerba mate tea

Bootable GNU/Linux

Which distro? What should we include?

  • UBCD and Trinity Rescue Kit should definitely be included. Maybe an older, smaller copy of Backtrack? -chrisbee
  • Tails?

Data

I do not think we have to worry about using CC material with the non-commercial clause, as we are not trying to make a profit (Juul (talk)). We are collecting libre data on our datasink.

Books

Comics

Music

There is definitely lots of CC music out there. Here are some resources:

Audiobooks

  • Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
  • Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality
  • ?

Art

We could have a set of cloth pens and let sudoers or buyers of hackpacks customize them.

Expansion packs

Fictionpack

Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 essential hacker works. These are sold individually.

  • The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
  • Cryptonomicon, Snow Crash or The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
  • Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
  • please add more

Factpack

Dead-tree versions of $1 to $3 important non-fiction hacker literature. These are sold individually.

Unfree

  • Hacking the xbox by Andrew Bunnie Huang
  • The Cathedral and the bazaar by Eric S. Raymond

Libre / Public Domain

Manual for Civilization

A project from The Long Now:

Clothpack

Mackenzie is working on this. Current target is $5.

Some things that may go in the pack:

  • Scissors - $1 at dollar store
  • Sewing needles
  • Pins
  • Thread
  • Tailors chalk
  • Conductive thread
  • Instruction manual/booklet
  • List of nearby places to access sewing machines for free

chrisbee would add-

  • Dental floss
  • Safety pins
  • Ball o' wax
  • A snap knife or razor blade
  • Some gaffer's tape (makes good patches whether it's sticky or not)

RXpack

Target price: $16

  • A rtl-sdr compatible usb adapter (like this one)

Wifipack

Target price: $30

  • A dual-radio OpenWRT compatible router
  • Instructions on how to flash with sudowrt firmware and do interesting things like spectrum analysis.

Mate anywhere kit

Make tea and stay awake anywhere!

Target price: $10

Hygiene pack

Target price: $5

  • Toothbrush (25 cents at university/san pablo dollar store in four-packs)
  • Small toothpaste (50 cents)
  • Floss (50 cents)
  • Hand sanitizer (50 cents)
  • Small soap/bodywash (50 cents)
  • Small deodorant ($1)
  • T-shirt (can be used as emergency towel) (1.50)
  • Condoms (free?)
  • Small mirror ($1)
  • Comb or hairbrush ($1)

Sewing pack

a hack pack for sewing with a sewing machine

Preferably on a belt, especially that can be easily slung across the chest, over one's shoulder. If sharing, should be adjustable to many sizes, for many-sized people.

  • Adjustable belt
  • Scissors in easily accessible holster (could also use electrical cable or wires to approximate holster)
  • Pin cushion in close-able container (used goofy rotating bait box here)
  • Hand needle, thread, thimble or cork for hand-stitching, in small pouch
  • Scraps of fabrics in large pouch&or patterns, manuals, or documents if necessary.
  • (Optional) could attach machine oil lubricant container to belt as well.

Camera pack

  • Bag
  • Foam (styrofoams from packaging materials are easy to find free)
    • Use knife, scissors, and fabric+sewing to cut, arrange, and possibly cover foam padding.
  • Camera
  • Microphones
  • Charger
  • Other accessories

Gallery

Note: numbered by step completed & uploaded here, but re-ordered to show the process.

Classes

These are ideas for classes that we could teach at Sudo Room with the hackpacks:

Make something useful out of commonly found trash electronics

Teaches:

  • Soldering
  • Basic analog electronics
  • Basic digital electronics

Network class

Teaches:

  • Programming a router
  • Basic networking
  • Ethernet cable crimping
  • Radio wave propagation basics
  • Node mounting techniques
  • Roof-climbing safety

Web class

Teaches:

  • Basic HTML and CSS
  • Setting up a server and domain names
  • How to deploy a Wordpress instance in 5 minutes
  • Website optimization and basic SEO

Microcontroller class

Teaches:

  • basic C programming
  • how to program an arduino.

Javascript class

Teaches:

  • The console
  • Strings
  • Values and variables
  • Using functions
  • Built in JS functions and writing new functions
  • Loops
  • Arrays
  • Objects
  • Callbacks

Physical game class

Have a bunch of sensors, blinkers, movers, etc. and let people figure out what kind of game they want to make, then actually make it. Use node.js to talk to the arduino and the arduino to interact with sensors.

Teaches:

  • Combining multiple skills
    • Soldering
    • Arduino C programming
    • Javascript programming
    • HTML/CSS (for graphics)

Resources

Suppliers

Local

  • 99cent Store @ Shattuck
  • Goodwill @ San Pablo
  • Daiso in Berkeley

Online

Inspiration