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*Click here [mailto:info@makerfx.org?subject=Wiki_Account_Request Wiki Account Request] (info@MakerEffect.org) for a user account.  Be sure to include a good e-mail address to send the temporary password to.
 
*Click here [mailto:info@makerfx.org?subject=Wiki_Account_Request Wiki Account Request] (info@MakerEffect.org) for a user account.  Be sure to include a good e-mail address to send the temporary password to.
 
**After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
 
**After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
* Check out the [http://www.makerfx.org/calendar MakerFX Calendar] and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly.
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*Check out the [http://www.makerfx.org/calendar MakerFX Calendar] and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly.
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*Individuals under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  
 
=Facility Tour=
 
=Facility Tour=

Revision as of 13:47, 11 August 2018

New Member Orientation

  • Go to the MakerFX Membership Page, choose your membership level (Individual, Family or Booster) and subscribe.
  • Download, Sign & Return the member waiver - either bring the paper version when you get your key, or email to treasurer@themakereffect.org
  • Click Slack Invitation to request a login for Slack.
    • Download Slack for your phone / computer / etc, and check out the list of channels. Note that the MFO prefix channels are for Maker Faire Orlando business - as a MakerFX member, you likely want to be in the MFX prefixed channels :)
  • Click Register for a Makerfx.org Wordpress account - this account will be used to reserve time on tools
  • Click here Wiki Account Request (info@MakerEffect.org) for a user account. Be sure to include a good e-mail address to send the temporary password to.
    • After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
  • Check out the MakerFX Calendar and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly.
  • Individuals under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Facility Tour

  • Issuance of RFID key
    • Show how to use key
  • Show lights and how to turn off or reset for additional time
  • Show back door and explain procedure to ALWAYS check the back door is closed and locked if you are the last one out - even if you didn't use the door.
  • Show the dumpsters and explain trash management
  • Show the refrigerator and explain the honor system for drinks
  • Show the shop tools that require training
    • SawStop, CNC Router, Planer, Lathe, etc.
  • Show location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
  • Show the location of the member wifi password
  • Explain contributing to MakerFX by buying supplies through Amazon Smile
  • The offices on the second floor are not part of the makerspace - please refrain from going upstairs.
  • Reiterate how to get connected and get started
    • Slack + Channels
    • MakerFX Calendar
    • Wordpress account for tool reservations
    • Wiki & Wiki account for editing

Optional Stuff to Get Started