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

Welcome / Discovery

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

Program of the foundation
Opened in Jan 2017
Member run and funded with members having 7x24 access - think gym membership with access to tools and resources

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

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, Dewalt thickness planer, Dewalt compound miter saw, Delta drill press, and more
- X-Carve by Inventables CNC Machine - multi axis milling machine, use cutting bits to carve / cut wood, plastics, thin aluminum, and more
Metalshop
Vacuum former
Screen Printing

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

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