Hello!  Thanks for checking out Hacker Dojo.

We welcome visitors every day!  

We're usually open M-F 8am to 10pm, though you may want to check the Home Page to see if anyone has signed in as staff to give you a tour.  A donation of $10 is appreciated.  Once you are a member for 30 days you'll get your own key, and you can use the Dojo 24/7.

What the dojo's like

The space is about half desks and workbenches, and half social space with couches and beanbags for hanging out.  We have a kitchen-in-progress with some fairly intense coffee enthusiasts who like to roast their own coffee, and an electronics lab stocked with goodies, scopes, power supplies, and a random CNC mill. 

Every day is a little different at Hacker Dojo!  We're still a VERY new organization, so your visit may or may not reflect a typical visit.  Come a few times, join as a member, and help us shape our organization!

Virtual Tour 

When to visit

Evenings, around 7PM, is usually our peak time, in terms of numbers of people.  We have many events listed at http://events.hackerdojo.com/. If you'd prefer a quieter environment, come earlier in the day. Weekends vary greatly.  If the weather is nice in Mountain View (...often!) the place might be empty on a Saturday.  Or, there could be a mega-event with 150+ people.  Check the events schedule!

What to do

A lot of people hack on their laptops. Some people are focused in their work, and a lot of people welcome discussion!  A good technique is to walk around, introduce yourself by name, and ask "What are you working on?"  Feel free to make yourself at home.  Use the kitchen, use the electronics lab, talk to people and enjoy.

Hacker Dojo has lots of classes and events that are good ice-breakers.  On Friday after work you're quite likely to find us mixing drinks and socializing.