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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.... | ||
| − | + | =Welcome / Discovery= | |
| − | + | * Introduce yourself and that you 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) |
| − | + | * Explain TMEF: 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, K-12 educational support, fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams, and other outreach efforts in the community. | |
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| − | + | =Explain MakerFX= | |
| − | + | * Program of the foundation | |
| − | + | * Opened in Jan 2017 | |
| − | + | * Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access | |
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| + | =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 | ||
| + | =Tools & Resources= | ||
*MakerFX members have access to an amazing and growing list of resources and tools | *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 (multiple) | |
| − | + | * Sewing machines | |
| − | + | * Vinyl cutter | |
| − | + | * Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage | |
| − | + | ** SawStop table saw, router table, Dewalt thickness planer, Dewalt compound miter saw | |
| − | + | ** X-Carve CNC Machine | |
| − | + | * Screen Printing | |
| − | + | =Wrap Up= | |
| − | + | * When back in lobby, ask if they have any questions | |
| − | + | * Explain that we are member run & member funded, as if 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. | |
| − | + | ** Familab located in Longwood | |
| − | + | ** Tampa Hackerspace | |
| − | + | ** Melbourne Makerspace | |
| − | + | ** Gainesville Hackerspace | |
Revision as of 17:10, 2 March 2019
Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....
Contents
Welcome / Discovery
- Introduce yourself and that you 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)
- Explain TMEF: 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, K-12 educational support, fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams, and other outreach efforts in the community.
Explain MakerFX
- Program of the foundation
- Opened in Jan 2017
- Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access
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
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 (multiple)
- Sewing machines
- Vinyl cutter
- Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage
- SawStop table saw, router table, Dewalt thickness planer, Dewalt compound miter saw
- X-Carve CNC Machine
- Screen Printing
Wrap Up
- When back in lobby, ask if they have any questions
- Explain that we are member run & member funded, as if 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.
- Familab located in Longwood
- Tampa Hackerspace
- Melbourne Makerspace
- Gainesville Hackerspace
