Tour Checklist

Page for MakerFX members of topic to cover when conducting a tour of MFX....

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
• Group Projects
  • Boombike
  • Interactive Phone Booth
  • Magic Wheelchair Projects (picture of Alex & Bumblebee on the slatwall)
• Harry's interactive projects for events
  • Can Crusher
  • Skull Useless Machine

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
• Boss Laser - used to engrave and cut wood, plastics, fabrics, glass - and rotary tool for round objects
• Fiber Laser - used to mark on metal - and rotary tool for round objects
• Audrey Laser - like the Boss, but even bigger
• Embroidery machine
• Electronics bench
• 3D Printers - DeltaMaker, Bambu, et
• Sewing machines
• Vinyl cutter
• Woodshop - tools that many people would love to have in their garage
  • SawStop table saw
  • Router table
  • Laguna 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
  • Horizontal Bandsaw
  • Lathe
• 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
  • Orlando Science Center Hive - for kids
  • Tampa Hackerspace located near the Tampa airport
  • Melbourne Makerspace
  • Gainesville Hackerspace
  • Spacecoast Fablab - Palm Bay and Titusville