Services The purpose of Open Lab Idaho is to: Promote creative, technological, and educational collaboration by all types of computer enthusiasts so that they can gather and share ideas, knowledge, equipment, and opinions in a friendly atmosphere. Provide a community where members and community supporters can collaborate on projects, discuss and share ideas, and share resources. Provide education to the community through classes and outreach events. Open Lab Idaho is happy to sponsor FIRST Team 5461 Victorian Engineered Robotic Nation or V.E.R.N. FIRST is For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.