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| − | * Introduce yourself and that you a MFX member | + | * Introduce yourself and that you are a MFX member |
* Is this your first visit? | * Is this your first visit? | ||
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** Fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams | ** Fiscal sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams | ||
** Various outreach efforts in the community | ** Various outreach efforts in the community | ||
| + | ** MakerFX Makerspace | ||
=Explain MakerFX= | =Explain MakerFX= | ||
* Program of the foundation | * Program of the foundation | ||
* Opened in Jan 2017 | * 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 | * Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access - think gym membership with access to tools and resources | ||
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* Vinyl cutter | * Vinyl cutter | ||
* Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage | * Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage | ||
| − | ** SawStop table saw | + | ** 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 | * Metalshop | ||
| + | ** Grizzly G0755 Manual Mill | ||
* Vacuum former | * Vacuum former | ||
* Screen Printing | * Screen Printing | ||
Latest revision as of 07:59, 5 December 2020
Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....
Contents
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
