Welcome to Geek Central
Your community hub for tech enthusiasts, home lab nerds, and geeks of all kinds across the Inland Northwest.
Join us on Discord to connect with like-minded people, share projects, get help, and geek out together.
What We're Into
Hardware Hacking
Got a soldering iron and a bad idea? Perfect. We dig into custom hardware builds, white-hat security, Linux/BSD tinkering, and anything drone or FPV related.
3D Printing
From first layer fails to production-quality prints, we talk FDM, resin, slicers, and 3D scanning. Share your prints, ask for help, or just admire the benchy.
Home Automation
Home Assistant, ESP32, NRF custom projects — we're building the smart home on our own terms. No cloud required, no subscription fees, just pure local control.
Self-Hosted & Decentralized
Take back your data. We talk self-hosted services, de-Googling your life, and decentralized alternatives to big tech. Your server, your rules.
Ham, GMRS & Radio
Licensed hams, GMRS users, and antenna enthusiasts welcome. Whether you're chasing DX or just want to talk to your neighbors off-grid, there's a channel for you.
Off-Grid & Prepping
Solar, batteries, power monitoring, and tech-based preparedness. We're not doomers — just people who like knowing the lights stay on when things get weird.
Gaming
PC master race, console peasants, and everyone in between. Talk games, share clips, debate builds, and find people to play with across the Inland Northwest.
Friends of Geek Central
Inland NW Mesh Network
Building a decentralized, off-grid LoRa radio network across the Inland Northwest. When cell towers and internet go down, the mesh keeps running — solar-powered, volunteer-built, and free. Learn more →
Hacker Breakfast
Spokane's weekly nerd meetup, every Sunday at 10am at Revel 77 Coffee on the South Hill. Bring a laptop, work on projects, share ideas, and geek out over coffee and baked goods. Learn more →