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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]
 
*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]
 
*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.
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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 :)
 
*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
 
*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
 
**After finishing your registration for makerfx.org wordpress, learn [[How to Reserve Time on Tools at MakerFX]]
 
**After finishing your registration for makerfx.org wordpress, learn [[How to Reserve Time on Tools at MakerFX]]

Revision as of 08:33, 5 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


Facility Tour

  • Issuance of a key and member storage box
  • MakerFX Calendar
  • 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...)
  • ADA compliant bathroom location
  • Show location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
  • Explain contributing to MakerFX by buying supplies through Amazon Smile
  • The offices on the second floor are off limits

Optional Stuff to Get Started