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=Tour Checklist=
 
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Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....
 
Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....
  
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=Welcome / Discovery=
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* Introduce yourself and that you are a MFX member
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* Is this your first visit?
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* How did you hear about us?
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* What do you like to make?
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* What would you want to learn?
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* Would you like a tour?
  
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*Welcome
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=Explain Foundation & Programs=
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*Discovery
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* Point to foundation logo banner (above you toward the mezzanine)
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** First time?
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* The Maker Effect Foundation exists to activate and amplify the efforts of makers as they learn, build and work together in their communities
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** How Did you hear about us?
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* The foundation is a 501c3 public charity and a supporting member of Nation of Makers
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** What do you like to make?
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* Our programs include...
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** Would you like a tour?
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** Maker Faire Orlando - held annually in the Nov timeframe
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** K-12 educational support
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*Explain Foundation & Programs
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** Fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams
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** Point to foundation logo banner, explain TMEF
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** Various outreach efforts in the community
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** Maker Faire
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** MakerFX Makerspace
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** FIRST Robotics
 
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** Outreach
 
  
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*Talk about cool stuff in lobby
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=Explain MakerFX=
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** point to posters & pictures
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* Program of the foundation
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** groups that meet at MFX
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* Opened in Jan 2017
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* Been in this space since March 2017
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* Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access - think gym membership with access to tools and resources
  
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*Walk the zones and talk about the tools and things people do with the tools
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=Talk about cool stuff in lobby=
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* point to posters & pictures
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* We have many groups that meet at MFX on a regular basis
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** 501st Legion local chapter (Star Wars Cosplay)
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** Mandalorian Mercs aka Mando Mercs (Star Wars Cosplay)
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** Southern R2 Builders
  
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*When back in lobby, ask if they have any questions
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=Explain Tools & Resources=
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* MakerFX members have access to an amazing and growing list of resources and tools
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* Walk the zones and talk about the tools and things people do with the tools
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* Epilog Laser - used to engrave and cut a variety of materials
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* Embroidery machine
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* Electronics bench
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* 3D Printers - DeltaMaker, Creality, Monoprice
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* Sewing machines
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* Vinyl cutter
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* Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage
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** SawStop table saw
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** Router table
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** Grizzly G0555 Bandsaw
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** Dewalt thickness planer
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** Dewalt compound miter saw
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** Delta drill press
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** Forest CNC 5x10 Machine - multi axis milling machine, use cutting bits to carve / cut wood, plastics, thin aluminum, and more
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** and more
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* Metalshop
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** Grizzly G0755 Manual Mill
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* Vacuum former
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* Screen Printing
  
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*Explain that we are member run & member funded, as if they would like information on membership
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=Wrap Up=
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* Ask if they have any questions
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* Explain that we are member run & member funded - assume they would like information on membership
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* If its a Friday night, explain they are welcome to hang out, watch, talk, etc - and if we haven't eaten yet, mention we usually go get food as a group
  
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*If its a Friday night, explain they are welcome to hang out, watch, talk, etc - and if we haven't eaten yet, mention we usually go get food as a group
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=Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)=
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* Q1: How much does it cost to join?
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* A1: Individual membership is $50/month and Family membership is $75/month. Discounts are available for annual memberships.
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* Q2: How do I learn about the various tools?
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* A2: You can learn by attending workshops or reaching out to other members and asking for help and learning more 1-on-1.
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* Q3: Do you have classes / workshops that are open to non-members?
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* A3: Yes.  Most workshops are open to non-members and a good way to learn more about MFX and the community if you are not ready to join at this time.
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* Q4: I live far away from MFX.  Are there other makerspaces in the area?
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* A4: Yes there are other makerspaces in the area...
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** Familab located in Longwood
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** Factur Makerspace located in North downtown Orlando
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** Tampa Hackerspace located near the Tampa airport
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** Melbourne Makerspace
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** Gainesville Hackerspace
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** Spacecoast Fablab - Palm Bay and Titusville

Latest revision as of 08:59, 5 December 2020

Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....

Welcome / Discovery

  • Introduce yourself and that you are a MFX member
  • Is this your first visit?
  • How did you hear about us?
  • What do you like to make?
  • What would you want to learn?
  • Would you like a tour?

Explain Foundation & Programs

  • Point to foundation logo banner (above you toward the mezzanine)
  • The Maker Effect Foundation exists to activate and amplify the efforts of makers as they learn, build and work together in their communities
  • The foundation is a 501c3 public charity and a supporting member of Nation of Makers
  • Our programs include...
    • Maker Faire Orlando - held annually in the Nov timeframe
    • K-12 educational support
    • Fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams
    • Various outreach efforts in the community
    • MakerFX Makerspace

Explain MakerFX

  • Program of the foundation
  • Opened in Jan 2017
  • Been in this space since March 2017
  • Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access - think gym membership with access to tools and resources

Talk about cool stuff in lobby

  • point to posters & pictures
  • We have many groups that meet at MFX on a regular basis
    • 501st Legion local chapter (Star Wars Cosplay)
    • Mandalorian Mercs aka Mando Mercs (Star Wars Cosplay)
    • Southern R2 Builders

Explain Tools & Resources

  • MakerFX members have access to an amazing and growing list of resources and tools
  • Walk the zones and talk about the tools and things people do with the tools
  • Epilog Laser - used to engrave and cut a variety of materials
  • Embroidery machine
  • Electronics bench
  • 3D Printers - DeltaMaker, Creality, Monoprice
  • Sewing machines
  • Vinyl cutter
  • Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage
    • SawStop table saw
    • Router table
    • Grizzly G0555 Bandsaw
    • Dewalt thickness planer
    • Dewalt compound miter saw
    • Delta drill press
    • Forest CNC 5x10 Machine - multi axis milling machine, use cutting bits to carve / cut wood, plastics, thin aluminum, and more
    • and more
  • Metalshop
    • Grizzly G0755 Manual Mill
  • Vacuum former
  • Screen Printing

Wrap Up

  • Ask if they have any questions
  • Explain that we are member run & member funded - assume they would like information on membership
  • If its a Friday night, explain they are welcome to hang out, watch, talk, etc - and if we haven't eaten yet, mention we usually go get food as a group

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q1: How much does it cost to join?
  • A1: Individual membership is $50/month and Family membership is $75/month. Discounts are available for annual memberships.
  • Q2: How do I learn about the various tools?
  • A2: You can learn by attending workshops or reaching out to other members and asking for help and learning more 1-on-1.
  • Q3: Do you have classes / workshops that are open to non-members?
  • A3: Yes. Most workshops are open to non-members and a good way to learn more about MFX and the community if you are not ready to join at this time.
  • Q4: I live far away from MFX. Are there other makerspaces in the area?
  • A4: Yes there are other makerspaces in the area...
    • Familab located in Longwood
    • Factur Makerspace located in North downtown Orlando
    • Tampa Hackerspace located near the Tampa airport
    • Melbourne Makerspace
    • Gainesville Hackerspace
    • Spacecoast Fablab - Palm Bay and Titusville
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