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*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. | ||
**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 :) | **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 [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 13:53, 11 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 :)
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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