The Lab Rat Recruit Membership

Unlimited access to our Huaqiangbei prototyping labs when you are in Shenzhen.

  • You can now leave your oscilloscope at home.
  • You never have to solder at your hotel room again.
  • And you can enjoy free craft coffee while working at your luxury sit/stand desk with high-speed internet. 

The TroubleMaker Lab Rat membership comes with access to labs, tools, desks, peer developers, coffee, internet, events and much more.

Also read: How we work together at TroubleMaker. It gives insight in our values and standards.

Do you need help while you are not in Shenzhen? Then you are looking for our Remote Membership!

The Lab Rat Recruit membership is for people with two right hands. 🖐🏻🖐🏻

Recruits only need access to the shared TroubleMaker R&D labs in Huaqiangbei, our templates for legal security, and to the TroubleMaker community.

Recruits source with help from peer developers at TroubleMaker and by asking in the community. 

Included in your Lab Rat Recruit membership

365 days per year, 24 hours per day access to TroubleMaker, including

The office area

  • Electrically adjustable sit/stand desk 153x75cm
  • Comfortable, reclining office chair with leg rest
  • Extension cord with six 220V power outlets at your desk
  • High-speed internet

The labs

  • The electronics lab
  • The 3D printing lab
  • The mini assembling line
  • The machining lab

The phone booth

  • Ultra-quiet and spacious work area
  • With electrically adjustable sit/stand desk
  • With a comfortable, adjustable office chair
  • With light, electricity, and internet

The coffee & tea corner

  • Freshly roasted, responsibly sourced, single-origin Hani coffee beans from Yunnan (Hani store)
  • Professional coffee brewing equipment
  • A variety of Chinese teas
  • Nongfu Spring mineral water

The kitchen

  • Energy efficient fridge and freezer
  • Microwave
  • Plates, cutlery, and other utensils 
  • Breakfast serials and various supplements

Training & Community

  • Private community group with active members
  • Bilingual legal contract templates
  • Workshops, presentations, and interviews
  • TroubleMaker newsletter & blog

Included services

  • Receive packages
  • Storage space
  • Small locker
  • Restaurant and hotel directory
  • Corporate rates in our 5-star level hotel

Pricing

The pricing below is valid until April 30, 2026.

Our most affordable offer

You are able to thrive by yourself, with the help of other members and the community. And you help save cost by clearing out your desk at the end of the day and choose any available desk the next day. These things help us to keep your stay at TroubleMaker ridiculously affordable.

Free bonuses!

Get personalized supply chain introductions AND a private desk at no extra cost with your 1-year Lab Rat Recruit membership!

month Lab Rat Recruit

Get all the above benefits and a cost-saving shared desk for a full month for just

元3,900

months Lab Rat Recruit

Save 20% on your membership price, just by staying 3 months!

元9.400

months Lab Rat Recruit

Commit to completing your project in Shenzhen for the crazy low price of just 

元17,000

year Lab Rat Recruit

This is a "first time ever"! Save 31% compared to the monthly membership PLUS enjoy the luxury of a private desk AND personalized supply chain introductions!

元32,300

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