New-Members-Start-Here

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.
• 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
• 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

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

• Install VCarve for CNC design