About You
Share your experiences, feedback, and ideas to help shape the future of HeatSync Labs. Your responses will remain confidential and help us improve our community.
Are you currently a HeatSync Labs member?
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Yes, dues-paying member
Occasional visitor
First-time / prospective visitor
Former member
Prefer not to say
How long have you been involved with HeatSync Labs?
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Less than 3 months
3–12 months
1–3 years
3–5 years
5–7 years
7–10 years
10–12 years
12–15 years
15+ years (since ~2009)
I’m not sure
Attendance & Engagement
How often do you currently visit the space?
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Multiple times per week
Once per week
A few times per month
Once a month
Rarely
Never
If you do NOT come as often as you’d like, what prevents you from visiting more? (Select all that apply)
Scheduling or time conflicts
Lack of transportation
Not sure what to work on
Don’t know anyone / social barriers
Intimidated by the tools
Knowledge gaps
Space feels unwelcoming at times
Concerns about safety or culture
Don’t feel informed about events
Membership cost
Other
What motivates you to come to HeatSync Labs? (Select all that apply)
Using tools and equipment
Community and social interaction
Learning new skills
Working on personal projects
Professional development
Teaching or mentoring
Attending events or classes
Other
Projects & Skills
What kinds of projects are you currently working on?
What tools or areas of the space do you use most? (Select all that apply)
Electronics bench
Woodshop
Metalworking tools
Laser cutters
3D printers
CNC machines
Soldering / rework
Computer lab / software
Arts & crafts
Sewing / textiles
Biochemistry/Biohacking Lab
Vinyl Cutters
Other
What tools, upgrades, or improvements would you like to see?
Workshops, Meetups & Programming
Which types of workshops or meetups would you attend? (Select all that apply)
Electronics (microcontrollers, sensors, PCBs)
3D printing & CAD
Laser cutting / design
Woodworking / furniture making
Metal shop basics
Robotics
Soldering workshops
AI / machine learning
Programming languages / software dev
Art, design & creative-tech
Wearables / textiles
Repair café / fix-it nights
Retro tech, audio, radio, ham
Community-oriented meetups
Biochemistry/Biohacking
Other
Are there specific topics, teachers, or formats you'd like to see?
What days/times work best for you to attend events?
Space Culture & Sentiment
How would you describe the overall atmosphere of HeatSync Labs?
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Very positive
Mostly positive
Mixed
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Not sure
What contributes most to a positive experience in the space?
What contributes most to negative or uncomfortable experiences in the space, if any?
Do you feel HeatSync Labs is inclusive and welcoming to people of all backgrounds?
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Yes
Mostly
Sometimes
No
Prefer not to say
Optional: Any comments on inclusivity or community culture?
How safe do you feel using the space and tools?
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Very safe
Mostly safe
Somewhat safe
Unsafe
Prefer not to say
Optional: Any comments on safety or tool access?
Communication & Participation
How do you currently hear about HeatSync events or updates? (Select all that apply)
Discord
Slack
Email
Wiki
Word of mouth
Social media
I don’t usually see updates
Other
How would you prefer to receive updates? (Select all that apply)
Discord
Email
Text message (SMS)
Website
Printed signs at the space
Other
What would make you more engaged or more active in the community?
Vision & Future of HeatSync Labs
What would you most like to see HeatSync Labs become in the next 1–3 years?
What improvements to governance, policies, or culture would you recommend?
If you could change one thing about HeatSync Labs, what would it be?
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Your name (optional)
Your email (optional)
example@example.com
Would you like to volunteer or help organize events or projects?
Yes
Maybe
Not at this time
Gender (optional)
Please Select
Non Binary
Cis-Man
Cis-Woman
Trans-man/masc
Trans-woman/femme
Gender Queer
Two Spirit
Other
Sexuality (optional)
Please Select
Straight
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Pansexual
Queer
Ace
Other
Ethnicity (optional)
We can't possibly list all ethnicities and those types of limited lists are exclusionary, so if you would like to share (so we have a better picture of the diverse cultures at the lab) please do so but it is not required!
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