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=New Member Orientation=
 
=New Member Orientation=
 
*Go to the [http://www.makerfx.org/membership MakerFX Membership Page], choose your membership level (Individual, Family or Booster) and subscribe.
 
*Go to the [http://www.makerfx.org/membership 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)
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*Download, Sign & Return the [http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/6/63/Tmef_member_waiver_v2.pdf member waiver]  - either bring the paper version when you get your key, or email to [mailto:treasurer@themakereffect.org treasurer@themakereffect.org]. You will also need to bring a state or federal photo ID showing age and address of residence.
*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.
 
*Review the Bylaws and Standing Rules.
 
*[[Downloading_and_installing_instructions_for_V-Carve_Makerspace_Edition|Install VCarve for CNC design]]
 
 
*Click [http://www.makerfx.org/wp-login.php?action=slack-invitation Slack Invitation] to request a login for Slack.
 
*Click [http://www.makerfx.org/wp-login.php?action=slack-invitation Slack Invitation] to request a login for Slack.
*After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
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**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 :)
 
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**Join the mfx-member-intros channel. You can use this channel to quickly introduce yourself and to tell us a bit about you including what you make or what you would like to learn in the near term.
Tmef_guest_waiver_v2.pdf
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*Click [http://www.makerfx.org/wp-login.php?action=register Register for a Makerfx.org Wordpress account] - this account will be used to reserve time on tools (Note, this is different than a wiki account)
 
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**You can't use the reservation system until your makerfx.org account is upgraded to Member status, currently done by messaging @jstutz, @andy, @jeff, @joe.gravelle or @ian on Slack.
 
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**After finishing your registration for makerfx.org wordpress, learn [[How to Reserve Time on Tools at MakerFX]]
 
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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. (Note, this is different than a makerfx.org wordpress account)
[[http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/6/63/Tmef_member_waiver_v2.pdf Member Waiver Member Waiver]]
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**After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
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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.
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*MakerFX t-shirts are available in the display case near the front door.  Please make a $10 donation for each t-shirt.
  
 
=Facility Tour=
 
=Facility Tour=
*Issuance of a key and member storage box
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*Issuance of RFID key
*[http://www.makerfx.org/calendar MakerFX Calendar]
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** Show how to use key
*The wifi network is "MakerFX" and the password is "makestuff" as is posted on the wall under the stairs. (there is a member wifi password for the network that connects to the laser, 3d printers, etc. Ask a member for it...)
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*Show lights and how to turn off or reset for additional time
*ADA compliant bathroom location
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*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.
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*Show the dumpsters and explain trash management
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*Show the refrigerator and explain the honor system for drinks
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*Show the shop tools that require training
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** SawStop, CNC Router, Planer, Lathe, etc.  
 
*Show location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
 
*Show location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
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*Show the location of the member wifi password
 
*Explain contributing to MakerFX by buying supplies through [[Amazon_Smile|Amazon Smile]]
 
*Explain contributing to MakerFX by buying supplies through [[Amazon_Smile|Amazon Smile]]
*The offices on the second floor are off limits
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*The offices on the second floor are not part of the makerspace - please refrain from going upstairs.
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*Reiterate how to get connected and get started
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**Slack + Channels
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**MakerFX Calendar
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**Wordpress account for tool reservations
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**Wiki & Wiki account for editing
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=Optional Stuff to Get Started=
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*[[Downloading_and_installing_instructions_for_V-Carve_Makerspace_Edition|Install VCarve for CNC design]]

Revision as of 12:36, 19 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. You will also need to bring a state or federal photo ID showing age and address of residence.
  • 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 :)
    • Join the mfx-member-intros channel. You can use this channel to quickly introduce yourself and to tell us a bit about you including what you make or what you would like to learn in the near term.
  • Click Register for a Makerfx.org Wordpress account - this account will be used to reserve time on tools (Note, this is different than a wiki account)
    • You can't use the reservation system until your makerfx.org account is upgraded to Member status, currently done by messaging @jstutz, @andy, @jeff, @joe.gravelle or @ian on Slack.
    • After finishing your registration for makerfx.org wordpress, learn How to Reserve Time on Tools at MakerFX
  • 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. (Note, this is different than a makerfx.org wordpress account)
    • 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.
  • MakerFX t-shirts are available in the display case near the front door. Please make a $10 donation for each t-shirt.

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