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Ian: /* Talk about cool stuff in lobby */

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‎Talk about cool stuff in lobby

Ian: /* Talk about cool stuff in lobby */

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‎Talk about cool stuff in lobby

Ian: /* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) */

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‎Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ian: /* Explain Tools & Resources */

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‎Explain Tools & Resources

Jeff at 15:59, 5 December 2020

2020-12-05T15:59:28Z

Jeff at 15:57, 5 December 2020

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Jeff at 15:54, 5 December 2020

2020-12-05T15:54:45Z

Jeff: /* Welcome / Discovery */

2019-03-03T00:34:35Z

‎Welcome / Discovery

Jeff: /* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) */

2019-03-03T00:33:28Z

‎Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jeff: /* Wrap Up */

2019-03-03T00:29:08Z

‎Wrap Up

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 =Talk about cool stuff in lobby=
-* point to posters & pictures
+* Point to posters & pictures
 * Group Projects
 ** Boombike

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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
+* Group Projects
-** 501st Legion local chapter (Star Wars Cosplay)
+** Boombike
-** Mandalorian Mercs aka Mando Mercs (Star Wars Cosplay)
+** Interactive Phone Booth
-** Southern R2 Builders
+** Magic Wheelchair Projects (picture of Alex & Bumblebee on the slatwall)
 =Explain Tools & Resources=

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 * A4: Yes there are other makerspaces in the area...
 ** Familab located in Longwood
-** Factur Makerspace located in North downtown Orlando
+** Orlando Science Center Hive - for kids
 ** Tampa Hackerspace located near the Tampa airport
 ** Melbourne Makerspace
 ** Gainesville Hackerspace
 ** Spacecoast Fablab - Palm Bay and Titusville

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 * 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
+* Boss Laser - used to engrave and cut wood, plastics, fabrics, glass - and rotary tool for round objects
 * Embroidery machine
 * Electronics bench
-* 3D Printers - DeltaMaker, Creality, Monoprice
+* 3D Printers - DeltaMaker, Bambu, et
 * Sewing machines
 * Vinyl cutter
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 ** SawStop table saw
 ** Router table
-** Grizzly G0555 Bandsaw
+** Laguna Bandsaw
 ** Dewalt thickness planer
 ** Dewalt compound miter saw
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 * Metalshop
 ** Grizzly G0755 Manual Mill
 * Vacuum former
 * Screen Printing

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 ** Dewalt compound miter saw
 ** Delta drill press
 ** and more
 * Metalshop
 ** Grizzly G0755 Manual Mill

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 * Program of the foundation
 * Opened in Jan 2017
 * Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access - think gym membership with access to tools and resources
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 * 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, Delta drill press, and more
+** SawStop table saw
 ** X-Carve by Inventables CNC Machine - multi axis milling machine, use cutting bits to carve / cut wood, plastics, thin aluminum, and more
 * Metalshop
 * Vacuum former
 * Screen Printing

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 ** Fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams
 ** Various outreach efforts in the community
 =Explain MakerFX=

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 =Welcome / Discovery=
-* Introduce yourself and that you a MFX member
+* Introduce yourself and that you are a MFX member
 * Is this your first visit?
 * How did you hear about us?

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 =Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)=
-* Q1. How much does it cost to join?
+* 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.
+* 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?
+* 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.
+* 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?
+* 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.
+* 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?
+* Q4: I live far away from MFX.  Are there other makerspaces in the area?
-* A4. Yes.
+* A4: Yes there are other makerspaces in the area...
 ** Familab located in Longwood
-** Tampa Hackerspace
+** Factur Makerspace located in North downtown Orlando
 ** Melbourne Makerspace
 ** Gainesville Hackerspace

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 =Wrap Up=
 * Ask if they have any questions
-* Explain that we are member run & member funded, as if they would like information on membership
+* 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