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3D Printing and Modeling

2025-03-02T14:46:33Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Hazards form a hot nozzle */

{{About|3D printing and modeling|at the Maker Nexus makerspace in Sunnyvale, CA|[[MN 3D Printers]]}}

= What is 3D printing? =

The two popular versions of 3D printing are:

* '''Building with plastic filament.''' Filament Deposition Modeling (FDM) uses spools of thick plastic thread. This filament passes into a printing head which heats it to a liquid state, then carefully drops it onto the build surface or onto parts of the model. Models are built from the bottom up as the head moves up (or the bed moves down). This method isn't too messy but there can be dangerous fumes with some filament materials.
* '''Curing plastic with a laser.''' A platen is submerged in a vat of resin and a laser shines onto the platen to harden the plastic. Models are built upside down as the platen is pulled up out of the vat. You have to be careful with the liquid resin, and you have to wash the model in alcohol after printing.

In both cases, a hard plastic part is created. You can use a flexible filament or add flex joints into your model to give it movement.

Because the models are constructed with thin layers, they take hours (or days!) to create your part. It's best to plan your project with smaller parts so if the printing doesn't succeed then you don't have to reprint the whole part.

= Safety =

3D printing is one of the few cases where you can start a job and then walk away as it is running. The likelihood of a part (or machine) catching on fire is not as high, provided the machine is in good shape. It is more likely that your print fails and you end up with a spaghetti-like blob on the build plate.

* '''Safety is our most important priority.''' Always look at the machines and the work area. If something doesn't feel right, stop. If you need help, ask someone or a staff member.
* '''Monitor your print in the beginning.''' It is a good idea to make sure that your print starts as expected. Once you are confident the part is building as expected, you can turn your attention elsewhere.

== Hazards from a hot build plate ==

* '''FDM printer beds can get quite hot.''' If you touch it briefly, you won't like it but you probably won't be burnt.

== Hazards from a hot nozzle ==

* '''FDM nozzles are ''very'' hot!''' The print head literally needs to liquify a solid filament quickly, so these parts should never be touched. They will definitely burn you, or drop hot liquid filament on you.

== Hazards from fumes ==

* '''Plastics like ABS have toxic fumes.''' Be aware that our 3D printers are in an open shared office, so you cannot print ABS. (Except for really small prints, and only in the enclosed printer.) PLA and PTEG are less toxic, but you still shouldn't breathe in their fumes.

== Hazards from a print falling over ==

* If the print falls sideways then the print head is printing in mid air. This usually creates a huge mess. Most messes won't damage the printer, but it may cause a blob to form on the print head.
* '''Use supports where needed.''' Support material is recommended, and almost required for tall or thin parts.

== Hazards from print head blobs ==

* A blob can clog the print nozzle or the printing mechanism. A super bad blob can destroy the print head.

= Materials =

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or1FP43zx3I Review of different filaments]

Prusa has a nice [https://help.prusa3d.com/en/materials materials guide] with interesting information.

== PLA ==

eSun PLA+ is recommended by several people.

Buying PLA online is typically moderate price and reliable.

== Recycling ==
We are often asked about recycling scrap filament. The short story is that we don't. There are companies that recycle plastic but they have concerns about taking in 3D printed scraps:

# They don't know what additives are in the filament
# They worry that the consumer (or Maker Nexus) will mix types of plastic

This kind of contamination would hurt the purity of their end product, so they are unwilling to accept consumer scraps.

There are places that make filament from recycled prints, but they use scrap that they generate so they know its composition. Prusa has [https://blog.prusa3d.com/10-tips-for-saving-filament-money-and-environment_71415/ two interesting] [https://blog.prusa3d.com/prusa-recycling-world-map_83216/ blog posts] about this, and a [https://world.prusa3d.com world map] that shows recycling centers. None are currently in California.

There is a place that [https://recyclingfabrik.com/versandlabel/ accepts used filament]

= Find a Model =

== User Contributed Models ==
* [http://www.thingiverse.com Thingiverse] has a wide variety of .STL files to download and use. A great source of ideas.

* [https://www.printables.com/ Printables] is hosted by Prusa.

* [http://thangs.com Thangs] has a lot of models. You can keep yours private. It has some collaboration tools and an interesting version control system for your models.

* [https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD] is another interesting group of more professional looking models. Includes models of common parts that you can include in your designs. For example, all the Arduino boards are available.

== Museums and Government Models ==

* [https://www.myminifactory.com/users/nationalmuseumswe National Museum of Sweden] has scanned their collection of sculpture.

* [https://3d.si.edu/browser The Smithsonian Museum] has many interesting models. Natural history and man-made - anyone want to 3D print a copy of the Apollo Command Module escape hatch?

* [https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models NASA] has files for their space craft and more.

* [http://jthatch.com/Terrain2STL/ Terrain To STL] will generate a surface mesh of anywhere in the world. There is simple [https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-Topographic-Maps-and-Terrains/ Instructable on how to use it].

* [https://cadmapper.com/ CADMAPPER] will give you terrain AND the buildings that are on it.

== Other Interesting Sites ==

* [https://deckinabox.sgenoud.com/token-tray-fdm Board Game] accessory holders, easy tool to design your own.

== Models for Purchase ==
* [https://www.cgtrader.com/ CGTrader] Lots of models for purchase, including a number of celebrity heads.

TIP: If you have a virtual reality headset, you can import your model to AltspaceVR and interact with it in VR! [[Virtual_Reality#Your_model_in_VR | We have some instructions on how to do this]].

= Get Your Model Printed =

== Own Your Own 3d Printer ==

Having your own printer gives you unlimited time. But you also must be willing to care for the machine. At Maker Nexus we use the Prusa MK3s printers. During our [https://www.makernexus.org/covid-shield-nexus COVID response] they ran continuously for months without a problem. [[3D_Printers|Or join Maker Nexus and use our printers!]]

== Your local Makerspace ==
You're on this wiki, why not join your [[Maker Spaces|local community makerspace]]?

== The UPS Store ==
Some UPS Stores are now offering 3D printing. I used the UPS Store in Menlo Park. I exchanged email with them, sent them an STL, got a price, and picked up my part the next day. The part was extrusion printed, but in a very good quality. Their price was a bit more than Shapeways for the same part.

== Shapeways - excellent, moderate price, two weeks ==
A great service that went bankrupt in 2024.

= Modeling Software =

== Parametric Modeling ==
Parametric modeling allows you to specify constraints on your designs. One constraint is the length (dimensions) of your design and that makes it easy to adjust the dimensions later. You can also specify angles, tangents, co-linearity, and much more. Some solutions actually require that you dimension everything. One issue for the newby is that when you have only a few constraints and change one the software might "solve" your geometry in a way that you did not anticipate - you use the Undo button a lot until you get used to it. Once you understand constraint use it is very powerful.

* [https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists Fusion 360 parametric modeling] for hobbyist and very small businesses. This is a very powerful professional, yet easy to learn, modeling tool. All your designs can be dimensioned which makes it easy to go back and say, "I want this wall to be 23mm instead of 22" and see the whole model regenerate. You can export an .STL file for import into a Slicer. We have a page of [[Fusion 360|Fusion 360 tips]].

* [https://www.freecadweb.org/ FreeCAD] is an open source alternative to Fusion360. It is very powerful but a bit quirkier than Fusion360. If you enjoy open source software, this will do a very good job for you.

* [https://cad.onshape.com/signin OnShape] is a browser based solution. It works a lot like Fusion 360. The free version makes your models open-source. That might be a problem if you're doing a work thing, but if you're just a hobbyist then why not share your designs with the world?

* [https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a text based parametric modeling solution. They offer a GUI to help you make a well formed modeling file, but the basic file is all text based. You specify objects and locations in space, and boolean operations on them, and more. It's like the MarkUp language of 3D modeling. Some people swear by it because they can know exactly what's going on - no fancy GUI to hide operations from you. You can make extremely sophisticated models with this.

* [https://github.com/SolidCode/SolidPython Solid Python] is a Python library that generates valid OpenSCAD files. If you want to write your own program to generate models in OpenSCAD, try this.

== Organic Modeling ==
This is when you are making some lifelike part. A little figure, a model of a hand, a free form art work. These don't have constraints, you just grab parts of the mesh and pull it into a new position.

* MeshMixer for creating and editing STL files is now part of the Autodesk suite and is included in Fusion360.

* Blender - Used by artists and modelers the world over. A very, very powerful open source application. I tried to use it but felt like a guy who's driven an old car now sitting in a jet fighter trying to fly the thing. Wow. I've seen spectacular things come out of Blender, but not from my hand.

== Simple Modeling ==

These solutions are the easiest to use and are a good place to start if you just want to make something quickly.

* [https://www.sketchup.com/ SketchUp] offers a free version that is very popular with hobbyists. The easy user interface allows one to quickly construct objects. They can be constrained, but that is a bit more work.

* [https://www.tinkercad.com/ TinkerCAD] is so easy that kids can use it right away.

== 3D Scanning ==

If you want to duplicate some thing, there are several ways to create an STL file of that thing.

* High Quality Laser Scanners - Can cost a couple of thousand dollars, but do a great job at capturing fine detail. I've used the Next Engine 3D Scanner to duplicate an old drawer pull with many features.

* Low Cost Laser Scanners - Can cost a couple of hundred dollars and can do a good job on items that have moderate detail. Some of them are do-it-yourself kits. I'm told they can be finicky to get aligned. Search the internet for "3D scanner".

* True Depth Camera - If your smart phone has a camera that reports depth, apps are available to create a model. I've used [http://standardcyborg.com Create 3D by Standard Cyborg] (free) on my iPhone 12 to get superb results. The iPhone 12 only has true depth on the front facing camera, which is awkward for capturing a object other than your face. However, I took several scans and stitched them together with [https://www.meshlab.net/ MeshLab] (free) and the result was exceptional.

* Photogrammetry - This software constructs a 3D model from a bunch of photos. If you want a model of a teapot, you circle the object taking a hundred overlapping photos. You can use this software to construct a much bigger item like a whole house, a room, or even an archaeological site. The more high quality photos, the better the detail. Two I've used are [http://regard3d.org Regard 3D ](free) and [https://www.agisoft.com/ Agisoft Metashape] (free demo mode).

== Cellphone True Depth Camera ==

* Capture 3D: Scan Anything
[http://standardcyborg.com Capture 3D] runs on smart phones with true depth cameras. (The front facing camera on iPhones, for example.) Scanning your face is dead easy and you see the model right on your phone. As you move the phone you need to keep the object mostly in view - makes sense. If you don't, the process stops and you get a model of what you've scanned so far. Since this is just the front facing camera it is a bit tricky to get an object all in one scan.

To use the model requires some post processing. You go to Standard Cyborg's web site and download the models you have created as "point clouds." Then use software like the free MeshLab to stitch your point clouds together and create an STL file. Once you know how to use MeshLab the whole process is very easy.

== Photogrammetry ==

In 2024 a new open source scanner was introduced that shows great promise for smaller models. [https://en.openscan.eu/ OpenScan] is both software, 3D printed parts, and some hardware. [https://hackaday.com/2024/02/19/watch-the-openscan-diy-3d-scanner-in-action/ A review of the scanner.]

I've tried two software apps on my Mac and both did the job. I walked around a person in a chair and took about 140 overlapping photos. After an hour of processing I got a model of the person and also much of the room behind them. The resolution of the model's face was far below that of the true depth camera work, so I did not follow up on these packages.

* [http://regard3d.org Regard 3D ](free) is an open source solution with a gajillion options. I eventually read their documentation and followed what it recommended. It didn't work for my project until I selected L1 for both options on camera triangulation. Then I got nice results. It is a few years old and the database did not have my iPhone model in it. At first I blamed my guessing at the missing "sensor size" parameter for my bad results, but in the end my guess of 5mm seemed to work as well as the commercial software did on the same photo set.

* [https://www.agisoft.com/ Agisoft Metashape] (free demo mode) I'm not sure how long the demo mode lasts, but this did pretty much what Regard 3D did but without all the worries. I could click each step in the processing pipeline and the software just did it. In the end the result was not that different from Regard 3D, but I did not closely compare the output.

== Generative Design ==

Software that takes an idea of what you want and creates a model for you is called Generative Design. It is a new and quickly evolving field.

* [https://www.luban3d.com/ Luban] software is like a Swiss Army knife of 3D meshes. Create a mesh from a photograph. Slice a mesh into layers. Use two images to make a two shadow cube. Some amazing stuff.

* Fusion 360 also does generative design in the paid version. For instance you might have one sketch of the mounting points on the top of a drone, and another sketch floating above that with the mounting points of a small web camera. You select the two and tell Fusion to connect the two with some structure. It generates wild organic shapes that you would never think to do.

== Point Cloud and Mesh Software ==

Sometimes your scanning software will only give you a point cloud and not a mesh. Or you'll want to manipulate the mesh a bit to remove artifacts. In my case I had three point clouds from a scan of a head. I needed to align them, create the mesh, and export it.

* [http://meshlab.net MeshLab download] This is some fabulous open source software. I tried fooling around with it and got frustrated until I found a fabulous step-by-step tutorial that told me exactly what was needed. I could now do the process again in just a few minutes. The tutorial is [http://www.heritagedoc.pt/doc/Meshlab_Tutorial_iitd.pdf on the web]. We also have a copy in the [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1vhhkMohQiRlBn_dQExRohMpAh29jXi2e MN Members Drive]

I found a mesh was difficult to deal with in Fusion360. Fusion360 has a mesh to BREP feature, but that left me with a ton of triangles and I still had trouble manipulating it. Their community recommended a paid feature to convert a mesh to quads, but then another recommended a free tool:

* [https://github.com/wjakob/instant-meshes Instant Meshes] converts an .OBJ file to a quad mesh.

Fusion360 can be difficult to understand when using a mesh or a surface or a tspline object. Here are some things to remember:

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHtu3CDcZkU convert a mesh to a BREP]

Meshmixer can be used to [https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-749E6C72-D82B-4FA9-A157-1AE612B779AE make a surface stl file into a water tight model]

= Printer Control Software =

== Slicers ==

Slicers take your .STL model and do the work to generate GCode that can be sent to a 3D printer.

* [https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer/ Prusa Slicer] is a great tool for your needs. It provides a lot of control over the slicing, grouped into simple, advanced, expert. There are a large number of settings - visit our [[Prusa Slicer | Prusa Slicer Tips]] page.

* [https://slic3r.org/ Slic3r] is the software that Prusa built their slicer on top of. Open source, you may find that leading edge features are here before they appear in the Prusa Slicer.

* [[Prusa Slicer and XL MMU]] has tips and tricks as we learn to use the 5 extruder MMU.

== Remote Control and Monitoring ==

* [https://octoprint.org/ Octoprint] Runs on a Raspberry Pi and, depending on your printer, will let you monitor and remotely control the print. With a camera attached to the RPi you can watch your print from anywhere and intervene if there's a problem.

= Maintenance and Troubleshooting =

== Troubleshooting software ==

* [https://www.pronterface.com/ Pronterface] runs on your laptop and sends commands to your 3D printer from a graphical user interface. It can be very helpful in diagnosing issues with your printer.

== Calibrate the Extruder ==
[https://all3dp.com/2/extruder-calibration-6-easy-steps-2/ An interesting article] on calibrating the extruder on a 3D printer. The basic steps are to ask the printer to extrude a specific amount of filament, measure the actual amount of filament used, then adjust the extruder constant (steps per mm of filament used) to reflect the actual value. Then remeasure. On one printer, I found the default was extruding 102.5mm when it was supposed to be extruding 100. I think this was making rough top layers on my prints. It can also affect what you think is the correct height adjustment for the first layer if you rely on a printed patch that you feel for smoothness. The linked article walks through the process, including a couple of g-codes you need to be able to send to do run the test and set the adjustment.

= Techniques =

== Other sites ==

[https://www.3dhubs.com/talk/thread/best-printing-practices-makerbot-replicator-2-and-2x Best Practices at 3D Hub].

[https://www.prusaprinters.org/how-to-print-maps-terrains-and-landscapes-on-a-3d-printer/ How to get and print a 3D landscape of anywhere]

[https://all3dp.com/2/annealing-pla-prints-for-strength-easy-ways/ Annealing your printed PLA model] can dramatically increase its strength.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kbjZobJtbM 3D print your own filament] to give you new colors or variegation. Then print with your own custom filament.

[http://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/S62.12/people/vernelle.noel/Plastic_Snap_fit_design.pdf Design of snap joints in plastic.] A great reference.

== Ceilings in your model ==

The MakerBot software defaults do NOT do a good job at putting roofs over some parts. To correct this you need to modify your device settings. Look for the "create a profile" button. First select the correct device, material, etc. Now click Create A Profile. Give it a name. It will now open in Notepad. Look for the setting of "roofThickness". Set it to 3.

You could try changing "roofLayerCount_disabled" to "roofLayerCount_enabled". I have not tried that.

== Design Tips ==

[https://m.all3dp.com/2/engineering-tolerance-definition-drawing/ Designing for tolerance in your printing process] A good discussion of part tolerances with FDM printing and how to include these tolerances in your design.

[https://hackaday.com/2022/05/01/bend-your-prints-to-eliminate-supports/ Avoid supports] by designing your model to be folded.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8OgRRF5d8 Dovetail joints] in 3D printing. A nice overview of the technique.

== Surface Finishing ==

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4e9JJkinvk Card scrapers] can make your surfaces smooth faster than sanding.

[https://youtu.be/KVf0mbBCygQ?si=N7xPGp12x__m-td- UV Resin and cornstarch] for a mirror smooth finish

Maker Nexus Makerspace

2024-06-30T18:55:47Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Student Membership */

= Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale, California =

(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)

New members go to the [[MN New Member]] page to get started.

==The Takeaway==
For those who need the quick summary:
* Non-profit organization
* Makerspace: 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 / 408.685.2500
* Open 10 AM - 10 PM, seven days a week
* A few paid staff members for support & maintenance, but a very lean organization
* Rely heavily on volunteers
* $150/month membership
* Everyone has to pitch in to make this work

We hope that you, the reader, will [http://makernexus.org/membership join us] in growing a healthy makerspace for everyone.

==Our Mission==
We believe that everyone sees opportunities to improve their world but most people lack the tools and skills to make those improvements. For some people it's a better Halloween costume; for others it's a way to provide clean water to remote villages. Maker Nexus helps everyone to gain the skills and use the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We do this by providing a community makerspace and training that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.

We also work to help other non-profit makerspaces. Our classes, project sheets, governance documents, tool research, etc are all available to others under a Creative Commons license [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights]].

It's our hope that through Maker Nexus a plethora of good things will happen to our world.

Sometimes government officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]].

==The Organization==
Become a [http://makernexus.org/membership member], pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: [http://makernexus.com MakerNexus.org]

We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. We are classified by the IRS as a public charity. You can view our tax returns by asking one of our general managers.

Read [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team our officers'] biographies.

Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our team history]].

[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.

Become [[MN New Member|part of the team ]]

==The Makerspace==
===Address===

1330 Orleans Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500

===Current Status===

Regular hours of 10 am - 10 pm

We welcome everyone to stop by and tour the makerspace. See the machines, look at the media room, feel the carpet under your feet. To book a tour on our website: [http://makernexus.org MakerNexus.org]

=== Equipment ===
[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|Lists of all our equipment by area]]

Need a place to hold your maker oriented meetup? Come see our facility and [[Maker_Nexus_Makerspace#Event_space_&_meet_ups| consider holding it here.]]

* [[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette ]]

* [[MN wood shop|Woodshop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* [[MN dirty shop |Dirty Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* Other resources
** large tables where you can work on your project
** computers with design software (Adobe suite, Fusion 360, Inkscape, GIMP) - our internet speed is 50Mbps
** 50 person event room
** 15 person computer lab

Members may [http://makernexus.org/member-dashboard reserve equipment].

In the clean area, projects are limited to things you can do over carpet. No sanding, no wet work, etc. Other work must be done in the cement floor areas. If you have a question about a project, ask any of our staff or volunteers.

===Getting certified to use equipment ===

If you know how to use a piece of equipment, we offer a short checkoff test with a proctor. You may arrange for a test by talking with any staff members or by posting on the appropriate Slack channel (e.g. #lasercutters, #textiles, #3dprinters)

If you need to learn to use a piece of equipment, no problem - we'll teach you! We offer Equipment Certification (EQ Training) classes for all our equipment. These short seminars will take you from a no-nothing to a user of the machine in just an hour or two. EQ Training classes are posted on [https://app.amilia.com/store/en/makernexus/shop/programs Amilia]. You can also arrange an ad hoc EQ Training class by posting on the #class-requests Slack channel. Just post "I'd like to arrange for a EQ Training class on <<put the machine name here>>"

Read more about [[Maker Nexus Classes]]

=== Classes ===
We offer a wide range of classes. Many of our workshop classes have no prerequisites and are designed to give you a great hands-on introduction to a particular tool or area. Read more about [[Maker Nexus Classes]].

===Next Steps===
We are continuing to work on getting more metalworking tools online (such as our old Milwaukee mills) to complement the tools already up and running in our Metalshop.

We are also working on better dust collection in the woodshop, and running more HVAC ducts throughout the space.

=== Pets ===

We do not allow pets of any kind in the makerspace. The makerspace is filled with equipment that is potentially dangerous if used without full attention. The equipment can also make sudden loud and screeching sounds. Pets can be a danger to our members who are using the equipment. Pets can be a distraction to anyone using a potentially dangerous piece of equipment. The equipment itself can also be a danger to a pet. Some pets are also close to the ground where they could be subject to inadvertent exposure to chemicals, dust, etc.

Bottom line: no pets allowed.

===Important Information===

*[[Ethics and Conduct]]

*[[Maker Nexus Equipment]]

*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]]

*[[MN Wish List]]

*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]]

*[[MN Retail]] Sales of Consumables

==Maker Memberships==
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships are not tax-deductible. [https://www.makernexus.org/join-maker-nexus Become a member here.]

=== Equipment Use ===
Some equipment is available to use immediately - the electronics lab or cordless hand tools. More dangerous or complex equipment (woodshop, 3D printers, laser cutters, as a few examples) require that you complete our associated equipment certification class. There is a cost for each class; members get a discounted price. You can take certification classes before becoming a member.

Some equipment is shared in real time. For example, the table saw is not reservable. When using the table saw for an extended period of time, please allow other members to work in their needs.

Some equipment is reservable. For example, the laser cutters. On most of these pieces of equipment we allow members to reserve three sessions per week for a total of 6 hours per machine. If you do not have a reservation and the equipment is available, you may use it. However, you must be prepared to leave the equipment if a member arrives with a reservation. We may change the number of reservations allowed per week at any time.

Our overall objective is to equitably and fairly share our equipment and space among all our members. If you have a need for extensive, extended use of some equipment, then you might need to find a facility other than Maker Nexus to accomplish your work.

[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|See a list of our equipment]]

=== What if I already know how to use the equipment? ===

For some equipment we allow a member to take a test with a volunteer proctor. For example, on the laser cutter the proctor might say, "cut a one inch square out of this material," and then step back to observe. If the member can demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use that laser cutter without ANY further input from the proctor, then they are given permission to use the machine. Arranging a test-out like this can require some patience as we don't have a lot of proctors on each piece of equipment. These sessions are arranged through Slack.

Woodshop is one exception to the rule. All members have to take at least Equipment Training Woodshop 1. In that class we cover more than just the major tools, we also spend significant time on woodshop etiquette, the peculiarities of our set up, and our general woodshop policies.

=== Age Limitations ===
* Anyone aged 16 or older can hold a membership and use the tools and areas of the space allowed by their membership level.
* Under 16 a child must be in direct supervision of a parent. The parent must have a valid membership and the child must have a Family Add-On membership. The parent must successfully complete the BOSS class for any equipment they will use with their child.
* Minors under the age of 10 may not be in the makerspace except on a tour or as part of a scheduled class.

=====[[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop]] Age Limits=====
* Ages 10-15 may be in the clean shop if they are in the care of a parent. They may not operate machines alone.
* Ages 16 and over may use the clean shop and tools.

=====[[MN-S Wood Shop|Woodshop]] and Metal Shop Age Limits=====
* Under the age of 12 may be in the woodshop and metal shop ONLY if they are accompanied by a Maker Nexus instructor.
* Under the age of 12 may NOT accompany a parent in the woodshop or metal shop.
* Ages 12-15 may only be in the woodshop or metal shop if they are under the constant supervision of a parent.
* Age 16 and over may use the woodshop or metal shop.

=== Membership Types ===

==== Hobbyist Membership ====
* $150 / month
* Access to all machines with some time limits per week
** Woodshop, metal shop, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Electronics, heatpress/vinyl cutters, build tables
** Textiles: sewing, CNC embroidery, Direct to Fabric Printer, Long-arm Quilter
* May rent storage as available
* This is the most popular level, 95% of our members are at the Hobbyist level
How to do it:
# Buy a membership at our [https://app.amilia.com/store/en/makernexus/shop/memberships online store]
# This will require you to create an account as part of the process
# We will send you a welcome package with a lot of details within 2 days.

==== Family Add-on Membership ====
* Requires one person with a Hobbyist membership
* Additional children between the ages of 10 and 21: $50 / month each
* Second adult: $50 / month (second adult should be living in the same household)

How to do it:
# Have the family member who will have the Family Add-On create an account at [https://app.amilia.com/en/Signup Amilia] our self service portal.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us the person's name
# We will set up a family add-on membership and send them a welcome package
# Add a credit card payment method to the account and pay the invoice under Purchases.

On a side note... When we talk about needing a number of members to become self sustaining, that assumes members paying $150 a month each. The family membership is a deal. If it is within your means, families might like to consider making a regular monthly tax deductible donation to Maker Nexus.

==== Entry Level Membership ====
* $75 / month.
* Access to workspace work tables, textiles, computers, 3D printers. The specific equipment is listed below. This is a restrictive membership; if the equipment is not on the list, then it is not available for Entry Level members.
* Entry Level members may only use (with the appropriate certifications)
** Work tables
** Sewing machines (not including long arm quilter), serger, walking foot
** Prusa 3MKS 3D printers
** The electronics lab
** Simple hand tools, but only on the cement floor area immediately outside of the woodshop
* Entry Level members may NOT be in the woodshop, metal shop, or hotshop.
* '''No''' machine reservation
* No storage rental

How to do it:

# Create an account at [https://app.amilia.com/en/Signup Amilia] our self service portal.
# Add a credit card payment method to the account.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us your name
# We will set up an Entry Level membership and send you a welcome package

==== Student Membership ====
* $100 / month
* Requires proof of current full time enrollment
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Largely the same as Hobbyist
* Age restrictions on some equipment
How to do it:
# Create an account at [https://app.amilia.com/en/Signup Amilia] our self service portal.
# "Buy" a free one hour equipment reservation on the Vacuum Former (this connects your Amilia account to Maker Nexus)
# Add a credit card payment method to the account.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us your name
# We will set up a Student membership and send you a welcome package

===Day Passes===
At this time we do not offer day passes to the makerspace. We discourage joining for just one month. We have considered short term memberships but we have several concerns. Many of our members only use the shop one or two days a month so our financial model would require a day pass to be so expensive that we feel no one would actually buy them. Secondly, if a person were to "save up" a number of projects and then buy a day pass we think they would expect a lot of machine access in that one day, which could block regular members from using the equipment. Imagine a person who buys an expensive day pass to use the laser cutters - how much time should we give them on our busy lasers? Would a day pass user expect six hours of laser time that one day? Or a day pass user comes into the woodshop - would they monopolize the space making it uncomfortable for regular members?

Much of this is also true for one-month memberships. Memberships renew every month. Members can stop their membership at any time. We charge a restart fee for members who do this more than once a year (see above).

For these reasons we do not offer short term memberships.

===Other Levels===
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.

=== Trade Work or Donate Equipment for a Membership? ===
Thank you for thinking of this and asking, but we are unable to do so at this time.

We have a large cadre of dedicated volunteers who put in a tremendous amount of their time into the makerspace, and all of those volunteers also pay their monthly membership dues.

It is fair to say that if a person spent 10 hours painting a wall we should give them a free month's membership. Unfortunately if we do that we will go out of business. Instead we will leave the wall unpainted until we find a volunteer willing to do it.

Similar thinking applies to donated equipment - there is a lot of expense in siting, maintaining, and creating education for members in order for an expensive piece of equipment to be useful. And that equipment is valued to the point that it brings in additional memberships to the organization. We certainly consider all donations, and we are happy to provide a 501(c)(3) tax receipt to you, but free membership months can put us into a financial down spiral that ends with closing the doors.

If we were cash flow positive or had a huge endowment to fund operations, then we might consider barter for a membership. But to be transparent and honest (which is our policy) our revenue has to fund operations and we don't have enough revenue yet.

We hope you understand our thinking. We must keep the doors open.

=== How to Cancel or Pause ===
If you need to cancel or "freeze" your membership for a few months, send an email to info@makernexus.org and we will process it asap. Don't worry if it takes a few days, we will not delay just to charge you for another month. We'll do the right thing.

If a member stops or freezes their membership and restarts, we charge a $150 start-up fee. However, we will waive that fee once in a 12 month period. If you stop/restart a second time within 12 months then we will charge you the start-up fee.

Please note that the makerspace depends on recurring membership fees to pay for operations. Without that dependable revenue we would not be able to keep the doors open. As a non-profit our financials are open - no one is making a fortune off your membership fees.

==New Members==
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page.

== Member Dashboard ==
We have a number of systems that members need to access. It can be hard to keep all the URLs sorted out. Use the [[MN Member Dashboard]] page.

==Clubs and Groups==
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page.

==Event space & meet ups==

Our event space is available for use free of charge for MeetUp groups who fall within our mission and for all non-profit organizations to be used for conferences, presentations, and meetings. You can request to book the room at https://www.makernexus.org/reserve-a-room

==How to Help==

* [https://www.makernexus.com/membership sign up to become a member]
* spread the word to help us attract more members ([[MN Sample Ads|Some Sample Text You Can Use]])
* help us find corporate donors
* [[MN Wish List |make a donation]]
* join a stewards team looking after one part of the makerspace
* [[Donations|donations of equipment and such]]

We have [https://goo.gl/hoLpJD a flier] you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.

==Thank You==
A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have some [[MN Thanks You]] to read.

==More Details==
===Finances===
If you are into finance details, our member reports have info on the last month's income and expenses. If you want a peek at the more full financial model for the year, ask and we'll supply it to you. It changes periodically and we will want to get you the latest version.

===Organization's History===
[[Maker Nexus History]]

[[Category: Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Acceptable Use and Security Policy

2024-02-15T04:58:53Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Blogging and Social Media */

== Overview ==
The intention for publishing an Acceptable Use Policy are not to impose restrictions that
are contrary to Maker Nexus’s established culture of openness, trust and integrity.
We are committed to protecting the employees, volunteers and members and the organization from
illegal or damaging actions by individuals or groups, either knowingly or unknowingly.
Internet/Intranet/Extranet-related systems, including but not limited to computer equipment,
software, operating systems, storage media, network accounts providing electronic mail, WWW
browsing, and other file exchange protocols, are the property of Maker Nexus. These systems are to be used for
purpose in serving the mission in the course of normal operations.

Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every user
who deals with information and/or information systems. It is the responsibility of every
computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct their activities
accordingly.

== Purpose ==
The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at Maker Nexus.
These rules are in place to protect the employee, volunteers, members and Maker Nexus. Inappropriate
use exposes Maker Nexus to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems
and services, and legal issues.
== Scope ==
This policy applies to the use of information in electronic devices including but not restricted to
general computing, storage and embedded control computing devices, IOT, and network resources (hereafter called 'DEVICES')
in accordance to the mission of Maker Nexus. <br>
This policy applies to DEVICES intended for member and event/class participants (hereafter called 'OPEN DEVICES')
as well as CLOSED DEVICES, those used strictly for Maker Nexus internal use.

All employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants, temporary workers, members and event/class participants (hereafter called 'USER')
at Maker Nexus are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding appropriate use of
information, electronic devices, and network resources in accordance with Maker Nexus
policies and standards, and local laws and regulation.

Exceptions to this policy are documented in section [[Acceptable_Use_and_Security_Policy#Exceptions]].<br>
This policy applies to USERS at Maker Nexus, including all personnel affiliated with third parties. <br>
This policy applies to all DEVICES that are owned or leased by Maker Nexus.<br>
This policy applies to all personal DEVICES of USERS that connects to and transits Maker Nexus networks.<br>
Connection to Maker Nexus networks implies acceptance of this policy.<br>

== Policy ==

=== Ownership ===

Maker Nexus proprietary information stored on electronic and computing devices
whether owned or leased by Maker Nexus, the employee or a third party, remains
the sole property of Maker Nexus. You must ensure through legal or technical
means that proprietary information is protected in accordance best practices in
data protection standards.

Employees, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility to promptly report the theft,
loss or unauthorized disclosure of Maker Nexus proprietary information.

Employees, volunteers and contractors may access, use or share Maker Nexus proprietary information only to the
extent it is authorized and necessary to fulfill your assigned job duties.

Employees, volunteers and contractors are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding
the reasonableness of personal use and if there is any uncertainty, they should consult their supervisor or manager.

For security and network maintenance purposes, authorized individuals within
Maker Nexus may monitor equipment, systems and network traffic at any time.

Maker Nexus reserves the right to audit networks and systems on a periodic basis to
ensure compliance with this policy.

=== General Use ===

=== Security and Proprietary Information ===

All mobile and computing devices that connect to the internal network must comply with the following requirements.

System level and user level passwords must comply with the Password Policy. Providing
access to another individual, either deliberately or through failure to secure its access, is
prohibited.

All non-computing devices must be secured with a password-protected screensaver with the
automatic activation feature set to 10 minutes or less. You must lock the screen or log off
when the device is unattended.

USERS must use extreme caution when opening e-mail attachments received from
unknown senders, which may contain malware while using Maker Nexus DEVICES.

=== Unacceptable Use ===

The following activities are, in general, prohibited. Employees may be exempted from these
restrictions during the course of their legitimate job responsibilities (e.g., systems administration
staff may have a need to disable the network access of a host if that host is disrupting production
services).

Under no circumstances are USERS of Maker Nexus authorized to engage in any
activity that is illegal under local, state, federal or international law while utilizing Maker Nexus-owned resources.

The lists below are by no means exhaustive, but attempt to provide a framework for activities
which fall into the category of unacceptable use.

The following activities are strictly prohibited, with no exceptions:
# Violations of the rights of any person or company protected by copyright, trade secret,patent or other intellectual property, or similar laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, the installation or distribution of "pirated" or other software products that are not appropriately licensed for use by Maker Nexus.
# Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books or other copyrighted sources, copyrighted music, and the installation of any copyrighted software for which Maker Nexus or the USER does not have an active license is strictly prohibited.
# Accessing data, a server or an account for any purpose other than serving the Maker Nexus mission, even if you have authorized access, is prohibited.
# Exporting software, technical information, encryption software or technology, in violation of international or regional export control laws, is illegal. The appropriate management should be consulted prior to export of any material that is in question.
# Introduction of malicious programs into the network or server (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.).
# Revealing any account password to others or allowing use of your account by others. This includes family and other household members when work is being done at home by employees, volunteers, contractors and consultants.
# Using a Maker Nexus computing asset to actively engage in procuring or transmitting material that is in violation of sexual harassment or hostile workplace laws in the user's local jurisdiction.
# Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services originating from any Maker Nexus account or network.
# Making statements about warranty, expressly or implied, unless it is a part of normal job duties.
# Effecting security breaches or disruptions of network communication. Security breaches include, but are not limited to, accessing data of which the employee is not an intended recipient or logging into a server or account that the employee is not expressly authorized to access, unless these duties are within the scope of regular duties. For purposes of this section, "disruption" includes, but is not limited to, network sniffing, pinged floods, packet spoofing, denial of service, and forged routing information for malicious purposes.
# Port scanning or security scanning is expressly prohibited unless prior authorization by appropriate Maker Nexus staff.
# Executing any form of network monitoring which will intercept data not intended for the employee's host, unless this activity is a part of the employee's normal job/duty.
# Circumventing user authentication or security of any host, network or account.
# Introducing honeypots, honeynets, or similar technology on the Maker Nexus network.
# Interfering with or denying service to any user other than the employee's host (for example, denial of service attack).
# Using any program/script/command, or sending messages of any kind, with the intent to interfere with, or disable, a user's session, via any means, locally or via the Internet/Intranet/Extranet.
# Providing information about, or lists of, Maker Nexus employees, volunteers, consultants, contractors, members or other visitors to parties outside Maker Nexus without authorization from appropriate Maker Nexus staff.

=== Email Communications ===

When using Maker Nexus resources to access and use the Internet, employees, volunteers, consultants and contractors must realize they represent
the organization. Whenever employees state an affiliation, they must also clearly
indicate that "the opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily those of Maker Nexus".

Do not
# Send unsolicited email messages, including the sending of "junk mail" or other advertising material to individuals who did not specifically request such material (email spam).
# Send any form of harassment via email, telephone or paging, whether through language, frequency, or size of messages.
# Engage with unauthorized use, or forging, of email header information.
# Solicit email for any other email address, other than that of the poster's account, with the intent to harass or to collect replies.
# Create or forward "chain letters", "Ponzi" or other "pyramid" schemes of any type.
# Use unsolicited email originating from within Maker Nexus's networks of other Internet/Intranet/Extranet service providers on behalf of, or to advertise, any service hosted by Maker Nexus or connected via Maker Nexus' network.
# Post the same or similar non-business-related messages to large numbers of Usenet newsgroups (newsgroup spam).

=== Blogging and Social Media ===
Blogging by employees, whether using Maker Nexus property, systems and networks or personal computer systems, is also subject to the terms and restrictions set forth in this Policy. Blogging is acceptable, provided that it is done in a professional and responsible manner, does not otherwise is not detrimental to Maker Nexus' best interests and mission, and does not interfere with an employee's regular work duties.

Maker Nexus Confidential Information policy also applies to blogging. As such, employees, volunteers, consultants, and contractors are prohibited from revealing any Maker Nexus confidential or proprietary information, trade secrets or any other material.

Employees shall not engage in any blogging that may harm or tarnish the image, reputation and/or goodwill of Maker Nexus and/or any of its employees. Employees are also prohibited from making any discriminatory, disparaging, defamatory or harassing comments when blogging or otherwise engaging in any conduct prohibited by Maker Nexus' Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies.

Employees may also not attribute personal statements, opinions or beliefs to Maker Nexus when engaged in blogging. If an employee is expressing his or her beliefs and/or opinions in blogs, the employee may not, expressly or implicitly, represent themselves as an employee or representative of Maker Nexus. Employees assume any and all risk associated with blogging.

Apart from following all laws pertaining to the handling and disclosure of copyrighted or export controlled materials, Maker Nexus trademarks, logos and any other intellectual property may also not be used in connection with any blogging activity without appropriate Maker Nexus staff authorization.

== Policy Compliance ==

=== Compliance Measurement ===

Designated Maker Nexus staff will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but
not limited to, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy
owner.

=== Exceptions ===

Any exception to the policy must be approved by the appropriate Maker Nexus staff in advance.
Documentation should include: Date approve and any time limits and a statement of policy exemption and who it applies to along with a justification statement.

''Template''
* Title
** Date Approved/Time Limit:
** Exemption Statement:
** Justification Statement:

=== Non-Compliance ===

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of employment.

A contractor or consultant found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of contract.

A volunteer, member or any other person found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action,
up to and including permanent termination of membership and restriction to enter the facility for any function.

== Related Standards, Policies and Processes ==

* Membership Handbook
* Employee and Volunteers Handbook
* [[Ethics and Conduct]]
• Data Classification Policy
• Data Protection Standard
• Social Media Policy
• Minimum Access Policy
• Password Policy

== Definitions and Terms ==

The following definition and terms can be found in the SANS Glossary located at:
https://www.sans.org/security-resources/glossary-of-terms/
* Blogging
* Honeypot
* Honeynet
* Proprietary Information
* Malware
* Spam

Acceptable Use and Security Policy

2024-02-15T04:57:12Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Security and Proprietary Information */

== Overview ==
The intention for publishing an Acceptable Use Policy are not to impose restrictions that
are contrary to Maker Nexus’s established culture of openness, trust and integrity.
We are committed to protecting the employees, volunteers and members and the organization from
illegal or damaging actions by individuals or groups, either knowingly or unknowingly.
Internet/Intranet/Extranet-related systems, including but not limited to computer equipment,
software, operating systems, storage media, network accounts providing electronic mail, WWW
browsing, and other file exchange protocols, are the property of Maker Nexus. These systems are to be used for
purpose in serving the mission in the course of normal operations.

Effective security is a team effort involving the participation and support of every user
who deals with information and/or information systems. It is the responsibility of every
computer user to know these guidelines, and to conduct their activities
accordingly.

== Purpose ==
The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at Maker Nexus.
These rules are in place to protect the employee, volunteers, members and Maker Nexus. Inappropriate
use exposes Maker Nexus to risks including virus attacks, compromise of network systems
and services, and legal issues.
== Scope ==
This policy applies to the use of information in electronic devices including but not restricted to
general computing, storage and embedded control computing devices, IOT, and network resources (hereafter called 'DEVICES')
in accordance to the mission of Maker Nexus. <br>
This policy applies to DEVICES intended for member and event/class participants (hereafter called 'OPEN DEVICES')
as well as CLOSED DEVICES, those used strictly for Maker Nexus internal use.

All employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants, temporary workers, members and event/class participants (hereafter called 'USER')
at Maker Nexus are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding appropriate use of
information, electronic devices, and network resources in accordance with Maker Nexus
policies and standards, and local laws and regulation.

Exceptions to this policy are documented in section [[Acceptable_Use_and_Security_Policy#Exceptions]].<br>
This policy applies to USERS at Maker Nexus, including all personnel affiliated with third parties. <br>
This policy applies to all DEVICES that are owned or leased by Maker Nexus.<br>
This policy applies to all personal DEVICES of USERS that connects to and transits Maker Nexus networks.<br>
Connection to Maker Nexus networks implies acceptance of this policy.<br>

== Policy ==

=== Ownership ===

Maker Nexus proprietary information stored on electronic and computing devices
whether owned or leased by Maker Nexus, the employee or a third party, remains
the sole property of Maker Nexus. You must ensure through legal or technical
means that proprietary information is protected in accordance best practices in
data protection standards.

Employees, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility to promptly report the theft,
loss or unauthorized disclosure of Maker Nexus proprietary information.

Employees, volunteers and contractors may access, use or share Maker Nexus proprietary information only to the
extent it is authorized and necessary to fulfill your assigned job duties.

Employees, volunteers and contractors are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding
the reasonableness of personal use and if there is any uncertainty, they should consult their supervisor or manager.

For security and network maintenance purposes, authorized individuals within
Maker Nexus may monitor equipment, systems and network traffic at any time.

Maker Nexus reserves the right to audit networks and systems on a periodic basis to
ensure compliance with this policy.

=== General Use ===

=== Security and Proprietary Information ===

All mobile and computing devices that connect to the internal network must comply with the following requirements.

System level and user level passwords must comply with the Password Policy. Providing
access to another individual, either deliberately or through failure to secure its access, is
prohibited.

All non-computing devices must be secured with a password-protected screensaver with the
automatic activation feature set to 10 minutes or less. You must lock the screen or log off
when the device is unattended.

USERS must use extreme caution when opening e-mail attachments received from
unknown senders, which may contain malware while using Maker Nexus DEVICES.

=== Unacceptable Use ===

The following activities are, in general, prohibited. Employees may be exempted from these
restrictions during the course of their legitimate job responsibilities (e.g., systems administration
staff may have a need to disable the network access of a host if that host is disrupting production
services).

Under no circumstances are USERS of Maker Nexus authorized to engage in any
activity that is illegal under local, state, federal or international law while utilizing Maker Nexus-owned resources.

The lists below are by no means exhaustive, but attempt to provide a framework for activities
which fall into the category of unacceptable use.

The following activities are strictly prohibited, with no exceptions:
# Violations of the rights of any person or company protected by copyright, trade secret,patent or other intellectual property, or similar laws or regulations, including, but not limited to, the installation or distribution of "pirated" or other software products that are not appropriately licensed for use by Maker Nexus.
# Unauthorized copying of copyrighted material including, but not limited to, digitization and distribution of photographs from magazines, books or other copyrighted sources, copyrighted music, and the installation of any copyrighted software for which Maker Nexus or the USER does not have an active license is strictly prohibited.
# Accessing data, a server or an account for any purpose other than serving the Maker Nexus mission, even if you have authorized access, is prohibited.
# Exporting software, technical information, encryption software or technology, in violation of international or regional export control laws, is illegal. The appropriate management should be consulted prior to export of any material that is in question.
# Introduction of malicious programs into the network or server (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan horses, e-mail bombs, etc.).
# Revealing any account password to others or allowing use of your account by others. This includes family and other household members when work is being done at home by employees, volunteers, contractors and consultants.
# Using a Maker Nexus computing asset to actively engage in procuring or transmitting material that is in violation of sexual harassment or hostile workplace laws in the user's local jurisdiction.
# Making fraudulent offers of products, items, or services originating from any Maker Nexus account or network.
# Making statements about warranty, expressly or implied, unless it is a part of normal job duties.
# Effecting security breaches or disruptions of network communication. Security breaches include, but are not limited to, accessing data of which the employee is not an intended recipient or logging into a server or account that the employee is not expressly authorized to access, unless these duties are within the scope of regular duties. For purposes of this section, "disruption" includes, but is not limited to, network sniffing, pinged floods, packet spoofing, denial of service, and forged routing information for malicious purposes.
# Port scanning or security scanning is expressly prohibited unless prior authorization by appropriate Maker Nexus staff.
# Executing any form of network monitoring which will intercept data not intended for the employee's host, unless this activity is a part of the employee's normal job/duty.
# Circumventing user authentication or security of any host, network or account.
# Introducing honeypots, honeynets, or similar technology on the Maker Nexus network.
# Interfering with or denying service to any user other than the employee's host (for example, denial of service attack).
# Using any program/script/command, or sending messages of any kind, with the intent to interfere with, or disable, a user's session, via any means, locally or via the Internet/Intranet/Extranet.
# Providing information about, or lists of, Maker Nexus employees, volunteers, consultants, contractors, members or other visitors to parties outside Maker Nexus without authorization from appropriate Maker Nexus staff.

=== Email Communications ===

When using Maker Nexus resources to access and use the Internet, employees, volunteers, consultants and contractors must realize they represent
the organization. Whenever employees state an affiliation, they must also clearly
indicate that "the opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily those of Maker Nexus".

Do not
# Send unsolicited email messages, including the sending of "junk mail" or other advertising material to individuals who did not specifically request such material (email spam).
# Send any form of harassment via email, telephone or paging, whether through language, frequency, or size of messages.
# Engage with unauthorized use, or forging, of email header information.
# Solicit email for any other email address, other than that of the poster's account, with the intent to harass or to collect replies.
# Create or forward "chain letters", "Ponzi" or other "pyramid" schemes of any type.
# Use unsolicited email originating from within Maker Nexus's networks of other Internet/Intranet/Extranet service providers on behalf of, or to advertise, any service hosted by Maker Nexus or connected via Maker Nexus' network.
# Post the same or similar non-business-related messages to large numbers of Usenet newsgroups (newsgroup spam).

=== Blogging and Social Media ===
Blogging by employees, whether using Maker Nexus property, systems and networks or personal computer systems, is also subject to the terms and restrictions set forth in this Policy. Blogging is acceptable, provided that it is done in a professional and responsible manner, does not otherwise is not detrimental to Maker Nexus' best interests and mission, and does not interfere with an employee's regular work duties.

Maker Nexus Confidential Information policy also applies to blogging. As such, employees, volunteers, consultants, and contractors are prohibited from revealing any Maker Nexus confidential or proprietary information, trade secrets or any other material.

Employees shall not engage in any blogging that may harm or tarnish the image, reputation and/or goodwill of Maker Nexus and/or any of its employees. Employees are also prohibited from making any discriminatory, disparaging, defamatory or harassing comments when blogging or otherwise engaging in any conduct prohibited by Maker Nexus' Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies.

Employees may also not attribute personal statements, opinions or beliefs to Maker Nexus when engaged in blogging. If an employee is expressing his or her beliefs and/or opinions in blogs, the employee may not, expressly or implicitly, represent themselves as an employee or representative of Maker Nexus. Employees assume any and all risk associated with blogging.

Apart from following all laws pertaining to the handling and disclosure of copyrighted or export controlled materials, Maker Nexus trademarks, logos and any other intellectual property may also not be used in connection with any blogging activity with appropriate Maker Nexus staff authorization.

== Policy Compliance ==

=== Compliance Measurement ===

Designated Maker Nexus staff will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but
not limited to, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy
owner.

=== Exceptions ===

Any exception to the policy must be approved by the appropriate Maker Nexus staff in advance.
Documentation should include: Date approve and any time limits and a statement of policy exemption and who it applies to along with a justification statement.

''Template''
* Title
** Date Approved/Time Limit:
** Exemption Statement:
** Justification Statement:

=== Non-Compliance ===

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of employment.

A contractor or consultant found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination of contract.

A volunteer, member or any other person found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action,
up to and including permanent termination of membership and restriction to enter the facility for any function.

== Related Standards, Policies and Processes ==

* Membership Handbook
* Employee and Volunteers Handbook
* [[Ethics and Conduct]]
• Data Classification Policy
• Data Protection Standard
• Social Media Policy
• Minimum Access Policy
• Password Policy

== Definitions and Terms ==

The following definition and terms can be found in the SANS Glossary located at:
https://www.sans.org/security-resources/glossary-of-terms/
* Blogging
* Honeypot
* Honeynet
* Proprietary Information
* Malware
* Spam

Ethics and Conduct

2024-02-15T04:50:41Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Preparing for Safety */

'''DRAFT''' (add comments on discussion tab)

Everyone must sign a liability waver.<br>
Members will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of membership signup. <br>
Adult Guests will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of accompanying a member.<br>
We want you to know what 'safe' means at MakerNexus

MakerNexus strives to provide access for useful and well maintained equipment and project space. <br>
A community of like minded persons come together to learn, use and develop within the space.<br>
MakerNexus expects all who come (member or guest) to conduct themselves with highest regard to safety for themselves and others.

== Guest and Minors ==
* Members are responsible for guests and/or minors and their actions.
* Guests are encouraged to become members.
* Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop.
* Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous equipment.
* MakerNexus is fully committed promoting and protecting children's rights, please review [[Child Protection Policies and Procedures]] for more details.

== Creating a Safe Space for All ==
Please maintain situational awareness at all times to insure there is no potential to injure yourself or others.

Safety takes many forms.

The following constitute grounds for explusion without refund.
* Violating any federal, state, or local laws, facility rules.
* Failure to comply with the instructions of Staff
* Using anything in a threatening or destructive manner against person or property
* Endangering the safety of oneself or others
* Threatening, stealing, cheating, hazing, stalking, harassing or otherwise treating others other than excellently.
* Failure to conduct oneself in a mature manner.
If you experience or witness any of the above, speak up and politely explain to those violating what behavior was unacceptable. Address issues immediately. Alert Staff to the situation.

===No Harrassment Policy===
MakerNexus is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. It is a most basic form of safety, and we will not tolerate harassment or racism in any form. It is grounds for expulsion without refund.
This includes:
* Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
* Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
* Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
* Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
* Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
* Stalking
* Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
* Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
* Deliberate "outing" of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity, health, history, etc without their consent
* Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person's gender identity

===Non Discrimination Policy===
MakerNexus does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable United States law. These include, but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, physical appearance, language, education background, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

===Preparing for Safety===
Do not engage in behaviors or actions that infringe on the rights of other or/and a safety issue to self or others.

Preparing for Safety includes but is no limited to
* No animals on premises (except service animals), including the parking lot and outdoor areas. Owners of a service animal must note that normal makerspace activities can include sudden loud noises and flashes of light and ground shaking that can upset even a well trained Service Animal. Owners should consider other options before bringing their service animal into the makerspace.
* Mimimize distractions, turn off cell phones, etc.
* No being under the influence of intoxicating substances on premise.
* No being under the influence of any substance the impairs the members ability to safely use the equipment. This includes over the counter medications that may cause drowsiness or other affects that are inappropriate to a safe working environment.
* No smoking, cigars or vaporizers on premise.
* No excessive scents, perfume or body odor.
* Wear appropriate clothes. Additional requirements may be depend on the area of work. This may include safety glasses, hair containment, shirt sleeves, removal of jewelry, rings and others.
* Don't use gloves near power tools. They can be used to move materials to work areas.
* No open toe shoes.
* Respond to alarms and exit the facilities as soon as possible in a safe manner.
* Follow posted notices.
* Follow Staff direction.
* Excessive or distracting and disturbing noise other than necessary for facilities use and safety. No shouting or loud music.
* Don't leave items unattended.
* Obstruct the use of the resources by obstruction, by theft or deliberate misplacement of resources. No borrowing.

Inability to follow the guidelines outlined is grounds for review for expulsion. <br>
You will be held responsible for repeated or willful stupidity.

And, if you see anyone being particularly smart, careful and safe, please take a moment to provide a Thumbs Up! positive reinforcement if you aren't interrupting, or even mention it to the staff.

===Makerspace Facilities, Equipment and Shop Safety===

* If you aren't authorized to use a piece of equipment or material, don't use it.
* If you aren't trained on the proper use of a piece of equipment or material, don't use it. Get trained or ask for help by someone who is.
* If you are unsure how to do or use something safely, don't do it. Ask for assistance.
* No manufacturing of firearms or any item covered by the National Firearm Act.
* No manufacturing of fireworks or other items requiring specialized license without specific written authorization of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Do not expect this authorization to be given.
* Report any injuries immediately. We're required to keep such records for the insurance company coverage and to review for safety improvements.

==== Use the Right Tool ====
... and use the tool right
* Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
* Don't talk to or distract persons working equipment or materials. Their safety depends on their focus to the task.
* Don't abuse, deface, or deliberately damage the facilities, equipment, materials and resources, both tangible and intangible.
* Report all broken or malfunctioning equipment, tools, etc. We can't fix it if we don't know about it. If you broke it, immediately report so it can be fixed quickly. It's Ok, breakage happens. If perhaps you need more training to avoid issues in future, no problem. The more immediate the training, the more likely you are to retain it for future use. Learning is part of a maker space.
* Don't use the equipment beyond recommended usage and tolerances without expert knowledge and appropriate mitigations. When in doubt, ask.
* Don't use dangerous equipment alone. Use the buddy system. Ask around if someone is free to keep an eye on you if you forgot to bring one with you.
==== Materials Management ====
* Be aware of your project as it moves through equipment and keep clearance in relation to yourself, others and other areas. For example: long poles and boards as they are pulled thru equipment may be thrown.
* Ensure materials move around the facility and are stored in a safe and approved manner.
** Don't walk thru the maker space with something dangerous (acid, etc) that's easy to spill. Put a lid on it.
** Don't store an acid in something it can eat thru sometime late at night when nobody is around. Keep it in an approved container.
** Don't store a flammable in an open container. Keep it in an approved container.
* Don't catch fire, don't set fire to others or to items that were not designed or designated to be set alight.
* Some materials are not appropriate to certain machines, and sometimes inappropriate to the makerspace entirely. Consult the [[MaterialsManagement |materials management]] or [[CaribbeanEquipment | equipment pages]] in the wiki for expanded information.

==== Clean Up ====
* Keep equipment and areas clean (this is part of safety too) every time you leave the equipment.
* Learn what clean means and leave an area that clean or cleaner than you found it.
* If you don't know how to clean something, ask for assistance. Leaving it because you don't know is not an excuse.
* Give yourself enough time to clean up before you need to leave.
* Don't use a rag around moving equipment.
* Put things back where they belong, if you don't know, ask for assistance.
* Can't get it clean? Need cleaning supplies? Ask for assistance.
* Use a brush or other tool to clear chips and shavings, never your hand.

=Incident Review and Remediation=
As with any group, disagreements happen. Mistakes happen. Members and Guests are expected to learn, discuss concerns and differences, and resolve issues in a calm and polite manner. Strive to see all sides of a situation, and use reasonable effort to resolve issues immediately.

If someone points out something wrong with your conduct, stop, take steps to insure immediate safety, clarify the issue and adjust.
If you can't come to a conclusion on the situation, reach out to staff for assistance.

The MakerNexus community will strive to
* make it as easy as possible to do the right thing to stay safe.
* make mistakes a normal part of learning processes.
* make resolution clear and as quick and fair as possible.

Staff will review the details of the situation and make the call on request for adjustment to behavior of any involved. If asked, they will write up the basic circumstances and the ruling on outcome at the time for later review. Copies are given to parties in the incident within 2 business days.
Immediate actions may include but are not restricted to:
* Discuss current policy and requirements with all the parties.
* Immediate training on safety or usage.
* Require actions of the person(s) such as cleaning up space, change specific behavior, remove items from the premises.
* temporary removal of person or persons from a piece of equipment or activity. Perhaps additional training or safety review is required before return to the equipment, or barred from the equipment reservation for a day. Repeat offenses may include a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal.
* temporary removal of person or persons from premises (facility or grounds) for the day. Perhaps review of the Ethics and Conduct with the Executive Director is required for return. Repeat offenses may invoke a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal from the premise for cause.
Those who don't abide by the ruling can appeal, and are expected to conform to the ruling until appeal is complete.
Any appeals are required to be made in writing (email accepted) to the General Manager received within 2 business days.

Incidents will be reviewed by the Executive Director within 3 business days.
The Executive Director will review any associated appeals made within that time and may make adjustments to the requirements.
Changes will be notified to all involved, including staff members.
The Executive Director will determine if any temporary removal from premises should be forwarded to the Board of Directors
for consideration of making a removal permanent.

The Board of Directors will review considerations for removal. They may discuss with the staff, Executive Director and persons in question and then make a ruling within 2 weeks. There is no membership refund for permanent removal from the premises, there is no re-application accepted for reconsideration in less than 1 year.

Incident tracking will be maintained for reference for at least 3 years.

Decisions should be reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors for larger issues, trends and improvements in the Ethics and Conduct as well as other policies.

Finally, a continued dispute or disagreement arising between the Member and Maker Nexus shall be resolved by arbitration in California before one arbitrator and arbitrated in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the "Arbitration Rules") of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in effect on the date that such notice is given.

=Change to Ethics and Conduct=
The Board of Maker Nexus reserves the right to alter or amend the rules as it determines appropriate for the safety of Maker Nexus members.

=Glossary=
;deadnaming
:A deadname is the birth name of a person who has since changed their name (especially a transgender person). Deadnaming is refusing to call a person by their name, only by their deadname.

;facility or premises
: Any part of the building and grounds, inside, out and the parking lot. Some activities may by necessity and safety are outdoors.

; harrassment
:The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.

; equipment
: Something used to create or manipulate objects, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: lathe, hammer, screwdrivers, sewing machines, scissors, pencils, tables, saws, and sandpaper. Some equipment may also be materials such as computers based on usage and intent.

; materials
: Something objects are made of, or used to manipulate characteristics of an object, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: wood, metal, plastic, electric components, grit, sand, glue, paint, screws, and nails. Some materials may also be equipment such as sand or tables based on usage and intent.

; minors
: Persons under the age of 16.

== Signature ==

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS AND CONDUCT RULES OF MAKER NEXUS.

Print Name:_____________________________________Age: _______ Signature:__________________________________________Date:____________

Print Guardian Name: _____________________________Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

Ethics and Conduct

2024-02-15T04:48:39Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Incident Review and Remediation */

'''DRAFT''' (add comments on discussion tab)

Everyone must sign a liability waver.<br>
Members will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of membership signup. <br>
Adult Guests will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of accompanying a member.<br>
We want you to know what 'safe' means at MakerNexus

MakerNexus strives to provide access for useful and well maintained equipment and project space. <br>
A community of like minded persons come together to learn, use and develop within the space.<br>
MakerNexus expects all who come (member or guest) to conduct themselves with highest regard to safety for themselves and others.

== Guest and Minors ==
* Members are responsible for guests and/or minors and their actions.
* Guests are encouraged to become members.
* Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop.
* Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous equipment.
* MakerNexus is fully committed promoting and protecting children's rights, please review [[Child Protection Policies and Procedures]] for more details.

== Creating a Safe Space for All ==
Please maintain situational awareness at all times to insure there is no potential to injure yourself or others.

Safety takes many forms.

The following constitute grounds for explusion without refund.
* Violating any federal, state, or local laws, facility rules.
* Failure to comply with the instructions of Staff
* Using anything in a threatening or destructive manner against person or property
* Endangering the safety of oneself or others
* Threatening, stealing, cheating, hazing, stalking, harassing or otherwise treating others other than excellently.
* Failure to conduct oneself in a mature manner.
If you experience or witness any of the above, speak up and politely explain to those violating what behavior was unacceptable. Address issues immediately. Alert Staff to the situation.

===No Harrassment Policy===
MakerNexus is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. It is a most basic form of safety, and we will not tolerate harassment or racism in any form. It is grounds for expulsion without refund.
This includes:
* Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
* Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
* Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
* Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
* Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
* Stalking
* Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
* Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
* Deliberate "outing" of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity, health, history, etc without their consent
* Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person's gender identity

===Non Discrimination Policy===
MakerNexus does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable United States law. These include, but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, physical appearance, language, education background, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

===Preparing for Safety===
Do not engage in behaviors or actions that infringe on the rights of other or/and a safety issue to self or others.

Preparing for Safety includes but is no limited to
* No animals on premise. Please don't leave animals in cars, it's often not safe for them there either. Service animals as defined by the ADA may be allowed as long as the animal and owner are in a safe part of the makerspace. Owners of a service animal must note that normal makerspace activities can include sudden loud noises and flashes of light and ground shaking that can upset even a well trained Service Animal. Owners should consider other options before bringing their service animal into the makerspace.
* Mimimize distractions, turn off cell phones, etc.
* No being under the influence of intoxicating substances on premise.
* No being under the influence of any substance the impairs the members ability to safely use the equipment. This includes over the counter medications that may cause drowsiness or other affects that are inappropriate to a safe working environment.
* No smoking, cigars or vaporizers on premise.
* No excessive scents, perfume or body odor.
* Wear appropriate clothes. Additional requirements may be depend on the area of work. This may include safety glasses, hair containment, shirt sleeves, removal of jewelry, rings and others.
* Don't use gloves near power tools. They can be used to move materials to work areas.
* No open toe shoes.
* Respond to alarms and exit the facilities as soon as possible in a safe manner.
* Follow posted notices.
* Follow Staff direction.
* Excessive or distracting and disturbing noise other than necessary for facilities use and safety. No shouting or loud music.
* Don't leave items unattended.
* Obstruct the use of the resources by obstruction, by theft or deliberate misplacement of resources. No borrowing.

Inability to follow the guidelines outlined is grounds for review for expulsion. <br>
You will be held responsible for repeated or willful stupidity.

And, if you see anyone being particularly smart, careful and safe, please take a moment to provide a Thumbs Up! positive reinforcement if you aren't interrupting, or even mention it to the staff.

===Makerspace Facilities, Equipment and Shop Safety===

* If you aren't authorized to use a piece of equipment or material, don't use it.
* If you aren't trained on the proper use of a piece of equipment or material, don't use it. Get trained or ask for help by someone who is.
* If you are unsure how to do or use something safely, don't do it. Ask for assistance.
* No manufacturing of firearms or any item covered by the National Firearm Act.
* No manufacturing of fireworks or other items requiring specialized license without specific written authorization of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Do not expect this authorization to be given.
* Report any injuries immediately. We're required to keep such records for the insurance company coverage and to review for safety improvements.

==== Use the Right Tool ====
... and use the tool right
* Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
* Don't talk to or distract persons working equipment or materials. Their safety depends on their focus to the task.
* Don't abuse, deface, or deliberately damage the facilities, equipment, materials and resources, both tangible and intangible.
* Report all broken or malfunctioning equipment, tools, etc. We can't fix it if we don't know about it. If you broke it, immediately report so it can be fixed quickly. It's Ok, breakage happens. If perhaps you need more training to avoid issues in future, no problem. The more immediate the training, the more likely you are to retain it for future use. Learning is part of a maker space.
* Don't use the equipment beyond recommended usage and tolerances without expert knowledge and appropriate mitigations. When in doubt, ask.
* Don't use dangerous equipment alone. Use the buddy system. Ask around if someone is free to keep an eye on you if you forgot to bring one with you.
==== Materials Management ====
* Be aware of your project as it moves through equipment and keep clearance in relation to yourself, others and other areas. For example: long poles and boards as they are pulled thru equipment may be thrown.
* Ensure materials move around the facility and are stored in a safe and approved manner.
** Don't walk thru the maker space with something dangerous (acid, etc) that's easy to spill. Put a lid on it.
** Don't store an acid in something it can eat thru sometime late at night when nobody is around. Keep it in an approved container.
** Don't store a flammable in an open container. Keep it in an approved container.
* Don't catch fire, don't set fire to others or to items that were not designed or designated to be set alight.
* Some materials are not appropriate to certain machines, and sometimes inappropriate to the makerspace entirely. Consult the [[MaterialsManagement |materials management]] or [[CaribbeanEquipment | equipment pages]] in the wiki for expanded information.

==== Clean Up ====
* Keep equipment and areas clean (this is part of safety too) every time you leave the equipment.
* Learn what clean means and leave an area that clean or cleaner than you found it.
* If you don't know how to clean something, ask for assistance. Leaving it because you don't know is not an excuse.
* Give yourself enough time to clean up before you need to leave.
* Don't use a rag around moving equipment.
* Put things back where they belong, if you don't know, ask for assistance.
* Can't get it clean? Need cleaning supplies? Ask for assistance.
* Use a brush or other tool to clear chips and shavings, never your hand.

=Incident Review and Remediation=
As with any group, disagreements happen. Mistakes happen. Members and Guests are expected to learn, discuss concerns and differences, and resolve issues in a calm and polite manner. Strive to see all sides of a situation, and use reasonable effort to resolve issues immediately.

If someone points out something wrong with your conduct, stop, take steps to insure immediate safety, clarify the issue and adjust.
If you can't come to a conclusion on the situation, reach out to staff for assistance.

The MakerNexus community will strive to
* make it as easy as possible to do the right thing to stay safe.
* make mistakes a normal part of learning processes.
* make resolution clear and as quick and fair as possible.

Staff will review the details of the situation and make the call on request for adjustment to behavior of any involved. If asked, they will write up the basic circumstances and the ruling on outcome at the time for later review. Copies are given to parties in the incident within 2 business days.
Immediate actions may include but are not restricted to:
* Discuss current policy and requirements with all the parties.
* Immediate training on safety or usage.
* Require actions of the person(s) such as cleaning up space, change specific behavior, remove items from the premises.
* temporary removal of person or persons from a piece of equipment or activity. Perhaps additional training or safety review is required before return to the equipment, or barred from the equipment reservation for a day. Repeat offenses may include a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal.
* temporary removal of person or persons from premises (facility or grounds) for the day. Perhaps review of the Ethics and Conduct with the Executive Director is required for return. Repeat offenses may invoke a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal from the premise for cause.
Those who don't abide by the ruling can appeal, and are expected to conform to the ruling until appeal is complete.
Any appeals are required to be made in writing (email accepted) to the General Manager received within 2 business days.

Incidents will be reviewed by the Executive Director within 3 business days.
The Executive Director will review any associated appeals made within that time and may make adjustments to the requirements.
Changes will be notified to all involved, including staff members.
The Executive Director will determine if any temporary removal from premises should be forwarded to the Board of Directors
for consideration of making a removal permanent.

The Board of Directors will review considerations for removal. They may discuss with the staff, Executive Director and persons in question and then make a ruling within 2 weeks. There is no membership refund for permanent removal from the premises, there is no re-application accepted for reconsideration in less than 1 year.

Incident tracking will be maintained for reference for at least 3 years.

Decisions should be reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors for larger issues, trends and improvements in the Ethics and Conduct as well as other policies.

Finally, a continued dispute or disagreement arising between the Member and Maker Nexus shall be resolved by arbitration in California before one arbitrator and arbitrated in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the "Arbitration Rules") of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in effect on the date that such notice is given.

=Change to Ethics and Conduct=
The Board of Maker Nexus reserves the right to alter or amend the rules as it determines appropriate for the safety of Maker Nexus members.

=Glossary=
;deadnaming
:A deadname is the birth name of a person who has since changed their name (especially a transgender person). Deadnaming is refusing to call a person by their name, only by their deadname.

;facility or premises
: Any part of the building and grounds, inside, out and the parking lot. Some activities may by necessity and safety are outdoors.

; harrassment
:The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.

; equipment
: Something used to create or manipulate objects, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: lathe, hammer, screwdrivers, sewing machines, scissors, pencils, tables, saws, and sandpaper. Some equipment may also be materials such as computers based on usage and intent.

; materials
: Something objects are made of, or used to manipulate characteristics of an object, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: wood, metal, plastic, electric components, grit, sand, glue, paint, screws, and nails. Some materials may also be equipment such as sand or tables based on usage and intent.

; minors
: Persons under the age of 16.

== Signature ==

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS AND CONDUCT RULES OF MAKER NEXUS.

Print Name:_____________________________________Age: _______ Signature:__________________________________________Date:____________

Print Guardian Name: _____________________________Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

Ethics and Conduct

2024-02-15T04:46:23Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Makerspace Facilities, Equipment and Shop Safety */

'''DRAFT''' (add comments on discussion tab)

Everyone must sign a liability waver.<br>
Members will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of membership signup. <br>
Adult Guests will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of accompanying a member.<br>
We want you to know what 'safe' means at MakerNexus

MakerNexus strives to provide access for useful and well maintained equipment and project space. <br>
A community of like minded persons come together to learn, use and develop within the space.<br>
MakerNexus expects all who come (member or guest) to conduct themselves with highest regard to safety for themselves and others.

== Guest and Minors ==
* Members are responsible for guests and/or minors and their actions.
* Guests are encouraged to become members.
* Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop.
* Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous equipment.
* MakerNexus is fully committed promoting and protecting children's rights, please review [[Child Protection Policies and Procedures]] for more details.

== Creating a Safe Space for All ==
Please maintain situational awareness at all times to insure there is no potential to injure yourself or others.

Safety takes many forms.

The following constitute grounds for explusion without refund.
* Violating any federal, state, or local laws, facility rules.
* Failure to comply with the instructions of Staff
* Using anything in a threatening or destructive manner against person or property
* Endangering the safety of oneself or others
* Threatening, stealing, cheating, hazing, stalking, harassing or otherwise treating others other than excellently.
* Failure to conduct oneself in a mature manner.
If you experience or witness any of the above, speak up and politely explain to those violating what behavior was unacceptable. Address issues immediately. Alert Staff to the situation.

===No Harrassment Policy===
MakerNexus is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. It is a most basic form of safety, and we will not tolerate harassment or racism in any form. It is grounds for expulsion without refund.
This includes:
* Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
* Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
* Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
* Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
* Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
* Stalking
* Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
* Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
* Deliberate "outing" of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity, health, history, etc without their consent
* Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person's gender identity

===Non Discrimination Policy===
MakerNexus does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable United States law. These include, but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, physical appearance, language, education background, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

===Preparing for Safety===
Do not engage in behaviors or actions that infringe on the rights of other or/and a safety issue to self or others.

Preparing for Safety includes but is no limited to
* No animals on premise. Please don't leave animals in cars, it's often not safe for them there either. Service animals as defined by the ADA may be allowed as long as the animal and owner are in a safe part of the makerspace. Owners of a service animal must note that normal makerspace activities can include sudden loud noises and flashes of light and ground shaking that can upset even a well trained Service Animal. Owners should consider other options before bringing their service animal into the makerspace.
* Mimimize distractions, turn off cell phones, etc.
* No being under the influence of intoxicating substances on premise.
* No being under the influence of any substance the impairs the members ability to safely use the equipment. This includes over the counter medications that may cause drowsiness or other affects that are inappropriate to a safe working environment.
* No smoking, cigars or vaporizers on premise.
* No excessive scents, perfume or body odor.
* Wear appropriate clothes. Additional requirements may be depend on the area of work. This may include safety glasses, hair containment, shirt sleeves, removal of jewelry, rings and others.
* Don't use gloves near power tools. They can be used to move materials to work areas.
* No open toe shoes.
* Respond to alarms and exit the facilities as soon as possible in a safe manner.
* Follow posted notices.
* Follow Staff direction.
* Excessive or distracting and disturbing noise other than necessary for facilities use and safety. No shouting or loud music.
* Don't leave items unattended.
* Obstruct the use of the resources by obstruction, by theft or deliberate misplacement of resources. No borrowing.

Inability to follow the guidelines outlined is grounds for review for expulsion. <br>
You will be held responsible for repeated or willful stupidity.

And, if you see anyone being particularly smart, careful and safe, please take a moment to provide a Thumbs Up! positive reinforcement if you aren't interrupting, or even mention it to the staff.

===Makerspace Facilities, Equipment and Shop Safety===

* If you aren't authorized to use a piece of equipment or material, don't use it.
* If you aren't trained on the proper use of a piece of equipment or material, don't use it. Get trained or ask for help by someone who is.
* If you are unsure how to do or use something safely, don't do it. Ask for assistance.
* No manufacturing of firearms or any item covered by the National Firearm Act.
* No manufacturing of fireworks or other items requiring specialized license without specific written authorization of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Do not expect this authorization to be given.
* Report any injuries immediately. We're required to keep such records for the insurance company coverage and to review for safety improvements.

==== Use the Right Tool ====
... and use the tool right
* Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
* Don't talk to or distract persons working equipment or materials. Their safety depends on their focus to the task.
* Don't abuse, deface, or deliberately damage the facilities, equipment, materials and resources, both tangible and intangible.
* Report all broken or malfunctioning equipment, tools, etc. We can't fix it if we don't know about it. If you broke it, immediately report so it can be fixed quickly. It's Ok, breakage happens. If perhaps you need more training to avoid issues in future, no problem. The more immediate the training, the more likely you are to retain it for future use. Learning is part of a maker space.
* Don't use the equipment beyond recommended usage and tolerances without expert knowledge and appropriate mitigations. When in doubt, ask.
* Don't use dangerous equipment alone. Use the buddy system. Ask around if someone is free to keep an eye on you if you forgot to bring one with you.
==== Materials Management ====
* Be aware of your project as it moves through equipment and keep clearance in relation to yourself, others and other areas. For example: long poles and boards as they are pulled thru equipment may be thrown.
* Ensure materials move around the facility and are stored in a safe and approved manner.
** Don't walk thru the maker space with something dangerous (acid, etc) that's easy to spill. Put a lid on it.
** Don't store an acid in something it can eat thru sometime late at night when nobody is around. Keep it in an approved container.
** Don't store a flammable in an open container. Keep it in an approved container.
* Don't catch fire, don't set fire to others or to items that were not designed or designated to be set alight.
* Some materials are not appropriate to certain machines, and sometimes inappropriate to the makerspace entirely. Consult the [[MaterialsManagement |materials management]] or [[CaribbeanEquipment | equipment pages]] in the wiki for expanded information.

==== Clean Up ====
* Keep equipment and areas clean (this is part of safety too) every time you leave the equipment.
* Learn what clean means and leave an area that clean or cleaner than you found it.
* If you don't know how to clean something, ask for assistance. Leaving it because you don't know is not an excuse.
* Give yourself enough time to clean up before you need to leave.
* Don't use a rag around moving equipment.
* Put things back where they belong, if you don't know, ask for assistance.
* Can't get it clean? Need cleaning supplies? Ask for assistance.
* Use a brush or other tool to clear chips and shavings, never your hand.

=Incident Review and Remediation=
As with any group, disagreements happen. Mistakes happen. Members and Guests are expected to learn, discuss concerns and differences, and resolve issues in a calm and polite manner. Strive to see all sides of a situation, and use reasonable effort to resolve issues immediately.

If someone points out something wrong with your conduct, stop, take steps to insure immediate safety, clarify the issue and adjust.
If you can't come to a conclusion on the situation, reach out to staff for assistance.

The MakerNexus community will strive to
* make it as easy as possible to do the right thing to stay safe.
* make mistakes a normal part of learning processes.
* make resolution clear and as quick and fair as possible.

Staff will review the details of the situation and make the call on request for adjustment to behavior of any involved. If asked, they will write up the basic circumstances and the ruling on outcome at the time for later review. Copies are given to parties in the incident within 2 business days.
Immediate actions may include but are not restricted to:
* Discuss current policy and requirements with all the parties.
* Immediate training on safety or usage.
* Require actions of the person(s) such as cleaning up space, change specific behavior, remove items from the premises.
* temporary removal of person or persons from a piece of equipment or activity. Perhaps additional training or safety review is required before return to the equipment, or barred from the equipment reservation for a day. Repeat offenses may include a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal.
* temporary removal of person or persons from premises (facility or grounds) for the day. Perhaps review of the Ethics and Conduct with the General Manager is required for return. Repeat offenses may invoke a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal from the premise for cause.
Those who don't abide by the ruling can appeal, and are expected to conform to the ruling until appeal is complete.
Any appeals are required to be made in writing (email accepted) to the General Manager received within 2 business days.

Incidents will be reviewed by the General Manager within 3 business days.
The General Manager will review any associated appeals made within that time and may make adjustments to the requirements.
Changes will be notified to all involved, including staff members.
The General Manager will determine if any temporary removal from premises should be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors
for consideration of making a removal permanent.

The Board of Supervisors will review considerations for removal. They may discuss with the staff, General manager and persons in question and then make a ruling within 2 weeks. There is no membership refund for permanent removal from the premises, there is no re-application accepted for reconsideration in less than 1 year.

Incident tracking will be maintained for reference for at least 3 years.

Decisions should be reviewed periodically by the Board of Supervisors for larger issues, trends and improvements in the Ethics and Conduct as well as other policies.

Finally, a continued dispute or disagreement arising between the Member and Maker Nexus shall be resolved by arbitration in California before one arbitrator and arbitrated in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the "Arbitration Rules") of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in effect on the date that such notice is given.

=Change to Ethics and Conduct=
The Board of Maker Nexus reserves the right to alter or amend the rules as it determines appropriate for the safety of Maker Nexus members.

=Glossary=
;deadnaming
:A deadname is the birth name of a person who has since changed their name (especially a transgender person). Deadnaming is refusing to call a person by their name, only by their deadname.

;facility or premises
: Any part of the building and grounds, inside, out and the parking lot. Some activities may by necessity and safety are outdoors.

; harrassment
:The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.

; equipment
: Something used to create or manipulate objects, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: lathe, hammer, screwdrivers, sewing machines, scissors, pencils, tables, saws, and sandpaper. Some equipment may also be materials such as computers based on usage and intent.

; materials
: Something objects are made of, or used to manipulate characteristics of an object, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: wood, metal, plastic, electric components, grit, sand, glue, paint, screws, and nails. Some materials may also be equipment such as sand or tables based on usage and intent.

; minors
: Persons under the age of 16.

== Signature ==

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS AND CONDUCT RULES OF MAKER NEXUS.

Print Name:_____________________________________Age: _______ Signature:__________________________________________Date:____________

Print Guardian Name: _____________________________Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer

2024-01-19T04:16:00Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

== Overview ==

Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. The sublimation ink is not opaque so this process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.

There is an excellent book called the [https://jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook Sublimation Cookbook] that has a one page reference for all kinds of sublimation work. You can buy it for $19 or borrow the copy we have at Maker Nexus.

=== Polyester is key ===

The application of heat vaporizes the printed ink. If the ink is in contact with something, the ink will then be applied to that something. They key is that the ink really bonds to polyester. Things that you want to receive the image ("blanks") must either be polyester or have a coating of polyester.

There are many sublimation-ready blanks on the market: plaques, water bottles, coffee mugs, cups, plates, t-shirts, aprons, coasters, pot holders, ink pens, the list is long.

==== Heat Transfer Paper ====

Dye sublimation printing is done onto heat transfer paper. You print your image mirrored and put the ink face onto the blank. This process allows the background of the blank to show through. For instance, when printing a colored t-shirt, the color of the shirt will affect the look of the final product.

==== Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) ====

There is a specific type of Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) that can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The paper has a slick, shiny backing. The ink is printed on the non shiny side of the sheet. The printed HTV is pulled from the backing plastic and placed on the blank. With heat the ink will be bonded to the HTV and the HTV to the blank. This has two advantages:

# The color of the blank has much less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated;
# The HTV will apply well to some non-polyester materials - in particular cotton.

There are two down sides:

# The vinyl sheet adheres to the blank. This gives the finished fabric a definite "feel". And since the vinyl sheet is waterproof, this isn't suitable for some uses (ex, napkins).
# You need to cut out your artwork. You can do this with scissors or a blade. If you do not do this, then you will see that extra vinyl on your finished product.

The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.

==== Polyester Spray ====

Another option is to pre-treat your non-polyester blank. We have a sample spray bottle of a product that can be sprayed on wood, non-polyester cloth, glass, and other blanks. You would then use normal heat transfer paper. In our testing the results on 100% cotton cloth were not bad. We will experiment more to see if the result can be improved.

=== Fabrics ===

When printing with normal heat transfer paper the most vivid image will appear when the fabric is at least 90% polyester. A fabric of 65/35 Poly/Cotton will print well; not as vivid as 90% but still suitable for most cases. A fabric of 50/50 Poly/Cotton will print but the image will have a faded or "vintage" look; this might be suitable for your particular use.

For 100% cotton fabrics, an HTV base is recommended. In this case the ink will heat bond to the thin vinyl sheet and the vinyl sheet will heat bond to the fabric. This gives vivid results. You can also use HTV for transfer to other materials such as 50/50 Poly/Cotton.

You will need to experiment to find a recipe that works for your artistic intent.

=== Heat ===

Applying heat vaporizes the ink and in the case of HTV will cause the vinyl backing to bond with the blank. It is important that the image be attached to the blank so that it does not move during the bonding process. If your blank has a second surface close to the application surface (such as a t-shirt or cloth bag will), then you need to place a piece of paper between the surfaces to prevent bleed through.

A heat press is used for fabrics and blanks with a flat surface. The image can be attached using special Heat Safe Tape. There is a spray adhesive called tackispray (e.g. Eco-mist) that can be sprayed on the image before positioning it on the blank. Be sure to put paper under your blank and on top of your work to protect the two heat press platens from bleed through.

An oven is used for blanks without a flat surface, such as a coffee mug. In this case the image is positioned and attached using a disposable compression sleeve.

The temperatures and times used depend on the material of the blank, and whether you are using paper or HTV.

== Equipment Specifications ==

* Maximum media size of 11" x 17" (13" x 51" with the bypass tray installed)
* Maximum print image of 10" x 16" (due to print margins)
* Fast Print Speed
** High Speed (600 x 600 dpi) - 15 seconds
** High Quality (600 x 600 dpi) - 29 seconds
** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds
** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds
* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass ink

== Software ==

Once you install the driver on your laptop, then you can print from any program.

However there is software called PrintMate from Sawgrass ([https://www.sawgrassink.com/applications/printmate/ download]) that has options to specify the ink type (we use Sublijet), the blank material, and more. We assume these control options will give you a superior result. If you use this software, let us know your experience.

== Overall Process ==

# Prepare your artwork
# Select appropriate heat sublimation paper
#:* Normal heat transfer paper
#:* Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) (e.g. Sisser Easy Subli)
# Print the artwork on the non-shiny side
# Turn on the heat source to the appropriate temperature for your work
#:* Heatpress
#:** Normal transfer paper
#:*** 100% Polyester cloth: 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure
#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure
#:** HTV
#:*** 385 degrees, 15 seconds, light pressure
#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing
#:*** ??
#:* Oven
#:** ??
# Prepare the blank's surface
#:* Cloth - press flat in the heat press
#:* Cotton cloth without HTV - spray with polyester precoat
#:* Oven - be sure the blank has a polyester coating
# Position artwork on blank
#:* Cloth - hold in place with special heat-safe tape, or use Eco-mist "tacky spray"
#:* Odd shape - hold in place with special heat shrink sleeve (use heat gun to shrink the sleeve in place)
# Transfer the image
#: Be sure to use butcher or parchment paper above and below to protect the heat press platens!
#:* Heatpress
#:** Cloth
#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure
#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds of light pressure
#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds
#:* Oven
#:** ??
# Carefully remove the item - IT IS HOT!
# Allow to cool and peel off the transfer backing

== Material Sources and Notes ==

Maker Nexus will stock some supplies for sale, but members who will do significant printing will benefit from buying supplies directly from a supplier.

A good source of supplies: [https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/ Heat Transfer Warehouse]. They are not crazy expensive, but not cheap.

[https://academy.sawgrassink.com/collections/sawgrass Sawgrass University how-to videos]

=== Maker Nexus will sell ===

We plan to offer

* Transfer paper in sets of 5 or 10 sheets
* High Temp Tape in rolls
* A small collection of shrink sleeves
* A few types of blanks

Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer

2023-12-31T22:27:27Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

== Overview ==

Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. This process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.

=== Polyester is key ===

The application of heat vaporizes the printed ink. If the ink is in contact with something, the ink will then be applied to that something. They key is that the ink really bonds to polyester. Things that you want to receive the image ("blanks") must either be polyester or have a coating of polyester.

There are many sublimation-ready blanks on the market: plaques, water bottles, coffee mugs, cups, plates, t-shirts, aprons, coasters, pot holders, ink pens, the list is long.

Dye sublimation printing is done onto heat transfer paper. You print your image mirrored and put the ink face onto the blank. This process allows the background of the blank to show through. For instance, when printing a colored t-shirt, the color of the shirt will affect the look of the final product.

Certain types of HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The HTV will be bonded lightly to the blank and then the transfer paper is pressed onto the HTV. This has two advantages: 1/ the color of the blank has less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated; 2/ the HTV will apply well to some non-polyester materials - in particular cotton. The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.

Another option is to pre-treat your non-polyester blank. We have a sample bottle of a product that can be sprayed on wood, non-polyester cloth, glass, and other blanks. You would then use normal heat transfer paper.

=== Fabrics ===

When printing with normal heat transfer paper the most vivid image will appear when the fabric is at least 90% polyester. A fabric of 65/35 Poly/Cotton will print well; not as vivid as 90% but still suitable for most cases. A fabric of 50/50 Poly/Cotton will print but the image will have a faded or "vintage" look; this might be suitable for your particular use.

For 100% cotton fabrics, an HTV base is recommended. In this case the ink will bond to the thin vinyl sheet and the vinyl sheet will be heat bonded to the fabric. This gives vivid results. You can also use HTV for transfer to other materials such as 50/50 Poly/Cotton.

You will need to experiment to find a recipe that works for your artistic intent.

=== Heat ===

Applying heat vaporizes the ink and in the case of HTV will cause the vinyl backing to bond with the blank. It is important that the image be attached to the blank so that it does not move during the bonding process. If your blank has a second surface close to the application surface (such as a t-shirt or cloth bag), then you need to place a piece of paper between the surfaces to prevent bleed through.

A heat press is used for fabrics and blanks with a flat surface. The image can be attached using special Heat Safe Tape. There is a spray adhesive called tackispray (e.g. Eco-mist) that can be sprayed on the image before positioning it on the blank. Be sure to put paper under your blank and on top of your blank to protect the heat press platens from bleed through.

An oven is used for blanks without a flat surface, such as a coffee mug. In this case the image is positioned and attached using a disposable compression sleeve.

The temperatures and times used depend on the material of the blank, and whether you are using paper or HTV.

== Equipment Specifications ==

* Maximum media size of 11" x 17" (13" x 51" with the bypass tray installed)
* Maximum print image of 10" x 16" (due to print margins)
* Fast Print Speed
** High Speed (600 x 600 dpi) - 15 seconds
** High Quality (600 x 600 dpi) - 29 seconds
** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds
** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds
* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass ink

== Overall Process ==

# Prepare your artwork
# Select appropriate heat sublimation paper
#:* Normal heat transfer paper
#:* Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) (e.g. Sisser Easy Subli)
# Print the artwork
# Turn on the heat source to the appropriate temperature for your work
#:* Heatpress
#:** Normal transfer paper
#:*** 100% Polyester cloth: 385 degrees
#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 340 degrees
#:** HTV
#:*** 311 degrees
#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing
#:*** ??
#:* Oven
#:** ??
# Prepare the blank's surface
#:* Cloth - press flat in the heat press
#:* Oven - be sure the blank has a polyester coating
# Position artwork on blank
#:* Cloth - hold in place with special heat-safe tape, or use Eco-mist "tacky spray"
#:* Odd shape - hold in place with special heat shrink sleeve (use heat gun to shrink the sleeve in place)
# Transfer the image
#: Be sure to use butcher or parchment paper above and below to protect the heat press platens!
#:* Heatpress
#:** Cloth
#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure
#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds
#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds
#:* Oven
#:** ??
# Carefully remove the item - IT IS HOT!
# Allow to cool and peel off the transfer backing

== Material Sources and Notes ==

Maker Nexus will stock some supplies for sale, but members who will do significant printing will benefit from buying supplies directly from a supplier.

A good source of supplies: [https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/ Heat Transfer Warehouse]. They are not crazy expensive, but not cheap.

=== Maker Nexus will sell ===

We plan to offer

* Transfer paper in sets of 5 or 10 sheets
* High Temp Tape in rolls
* A small collection of shrink sleeves
* A few types of blanks

Maker Nexus Makerspace

2023-07-03T00:24:10Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Membership Types */

= Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale, California =

(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)

New members go to the [[MN New Member]] page to get started.

==The Takeaway==
For those who need the quick summary:
* Non-profit organization
* Makerspace: 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 / 408.685.2500
* Open 10 AM - 10 PM, seven days a week
* A few paid staff members for support & maintenance, but a very lean organization
* Rely heavily on volunteers
* $150/month membership
* Everyone has to pitch in to make this work

We hope that you, the reader, will [http://makernexus.org/membership join us] in growing a healthy makerspace for everyone.

==Our Mission==
We believe that everyone sees opportunities to improve their world but most people lack the tools and skills to make those improvements. For some people it's a better Halloween costume; for others it's a way to provide clean water to remote villages. Maker Nexus helps everyone to gain the skills and use the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We do this by providing a community makerspace and training that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.

We also work to help other non-profit makerspaces. Our classes, project sheets, governance documents, tool research, etc are all available to others under a Creative Commons license [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights]].

It's our hope that through Maker Nexus a plethora of good things will happen to our world.

Sometimes government officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]].

==The Organization==
Become a [http://makernexus.org/membership member], pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: [http://makernexus.com MakerNexus.org]

We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. We are classified by the IRS as a public charity. You can view our tax returns by asking one of our general managers.

Read [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team our officers'] biographies.

Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our team history]].

[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.

Become [[MN New Member|part of the team ]]

==The Makerspace==
===Address===

1330 Orleans Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500

===Current Status===

Woodshop is open and running fully!
Metal shop tools are being brought online as we're able. Manual lathe and mill are available now. Sheet metal equipment is available.

Regular hours of 10 am - 10 pm

We welcome everyone to stop by and tour the makerspace. See the machines, look at the media room, feel the carpet under your feet. To book a tour on our website: [http://makernexus.org MakerNexus.org]

Need a place to hold your maker oriented meetup? Come see our facility and consider holding it here.

* [[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette ]]

* [[MN wood shop|Woodshop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* [[MN dirty shop |Dirty Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* Other resources
** large tables where you can work on your project
** computers with design software (Adobe suite, Corel Draw end more) - our internet speed is very, very limited at this time
** 10 person conference room
** 12 person computer lab
** 30 person event room

Members may [http://makernexus.org/member-dashboard reserve equipment].

In the clean area, projects are limited to things you can do over carpet. No sanding, no wet work, etc. Other work must be done in the cement floor areas. If you have a question about a project, ask any of our staff or volunteers.

===Getting certified to use equipment===

If you know how to use a piece of equipment, we offer a short checkoff test with a proctor. You may arrange for a test by talking with any staff members or by posting on the appropriate Slack channel (e.g. #lasercutters, #textiles, #3dprinters)

If you need to learn to use a piece of equipment, no problem - we'll teach you! We offer Basic Operation and Safety Standard (BOSS) classes for all our equipment. These short seminars will take you from a no-nothing to a user of the machine in just an hour or two. BOSS classes are posted on [https://www.activityhero.com/biz/maker-nexus Activity Hero]. You can also arrange an ad hoc BOSS class by posting on the #class-requests Slack channel. Just post "I'd like to arrange for a BOSS class on <<put the machine name here>>"

===Next Steps===
We are continuing to work on getting more metalworking tools online (such as our old Milwaukee mills) to complement the tools already up and running in our Metalshop.

We are also working on better dust collection in the woodshop, and running more HVAC ducts throughout the space.

===Important Information===

*[[Ethics and Conduct]]

*[[Maker Nexus Equipment]]

*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]]

*[[MN Wish List]]

*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]]

*[[MN Retail]] Sales of Consumables

==Maker Memberships==
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships are not tax-deductible.

=== Equipment Use ===
Some equipment is available to use immediately - the electronics lab or cordless hand tools. More dangerous or complex equipment (woodshop, 3D printers, laser cutters, as a few examples) require that you complete our associated BOSS class (Basic Operation and Safety Standard). There is a cost for each BOSS class; members get a discounted price. You can take BOSS classes before becoming a member.

Some equipment is shared in real time. For example, the table saw is not reservable. When using the table saw for an extended period of time, please allow other members to work in their needs.

Some equipment is reservable. For example, the laser cutters. On most of these pieces of equipment we allow members to reserve three sessions per week. If you do not have a reservation and the equipment is available, you may use it. However, you must be prepared to leave the equipment if a member arrives with a reservation. We may change the number of reservations allowed per week at any time.

Our overall objective is to equitably and fairly share our equipment and space among all our members. If you have a need for extensive, extended use of some equipment, then you might need to find a facility other than Maker Nexus to accomplish your work.

[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|See a list of our equipment]]

=== What if I already know how to use the equipment? ===

For some equipment we allow a member to take a test with a volunteer proctor. For example, on the laser cutter the proctor might say, "cut a one inch square out of this material," and then step back to observe. If the member can demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use that laser cutter without ANY further input from the proctor, then they are given permission to use the machine. Arranging a test-out like this can require some patience as we don't have a lot of proctors on each piece of equipment. These sessions are arranged through Slack.

Woodshop is one exception to the rule. All members have to take at least BOSS Woodshop 1. In that class we cover more than just the major tools, we also spend significant time on woodshop etiquette, the peculiarities of our set up, and our general woodshop policies.

=== Age Limitations ===
* Anyone aged 16 or older can hold a membership and use the shop.
* Under 16 a child must be in direct supervision of a parent. The parent must have a valid membership and the child must have a Family Add-On membership. The parent must successfully complete the BOSS class for any equipment they will use with their child.
* Clean shop
** Under the age of 10 may not be in the makerspace except on a tour or as part of a scheduled class.
** Ages 10-15 may be in the clean shop if they are in the care of a parent. They may not operate machines alone.
** Ages 16 and over may use the clean shop.
* Woodshop
** Under the age of 12 may be in the woodshop ONLY if they are accompanied by a Maker Nexus instructor.
** Under the age of 12 may NOT accompany a parent in the woodshop.
** Ages 12-15 may only be in the woodshop if they are under the constant supervision of a parent.
** Age 16 and over may use the woodshop.

=== Membership Types ===

====Hobbyist====
* $150 / month
* Access to all machines with some time limits per week
** Woodshop, metal shop, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Electronics, heatpress/vinyl cutters, build tables
** Textiles: sewing, CNC embroidery, Direct to Fabric Printer, Long-arm Quilter
* May rent storage as available
* This is the most popular level, 95% of our members are at the Hobbyist level
How to do it:
# Create an account at our [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com self service portal].
# Use the left hand menu to navigate to Buy / Membership
# Buy a membership. We will send you a welcome package with a lot of details within 2 days.

====Family Add-on====
* Requires one person with a Hobbyist membership
* Additional children between the ages of 10 and 21: $50 / month each
* Second adult: $50 / month (second adult should be living in the same household)

The process to set up a family add-on membership:
# Have the family member who will have the Family Add-On register at [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com our self service portal]. We need each person to register.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us the person's name
# We will set up a family add-on membership and send them a welcome package
# Log back in to the self service portal and use the left menu to go to Invoices / Open Invoices. Supply a credit card to pay the invoice. (Unfortunately our current CRM system requires each account to have a credit card associated - it can be the same credit card as another account. We are unable to have one member's account automatically pay for another.)

On a side note... When we talk about needing a number of members to become self sustaining, that assumes members paying $150 a month each. The family membership is a deal. If it is within your means, families might like to consider making a regular monthly tax deductible donation to Maker Nexus.

====Entry Level====
* $75 / month.
* Access to workspace, textiles, computers, 3D printers
* '''No''' machine reservation
* '''No''' access to
** CNC machines
** lasers
** woodshop
** metal shop
** heatpress/vinyl cutter
** Direct to Fabric printer
* No storage
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with an Entry Level Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

====Student====
* $100 / month
* Requires proof of current full time enrollment
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Largely the same as Hobbyist
* Age restrictions on some equipment
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with a Student Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

===Day Passes===
At this time we do not offer day passes to the makerspace. We discourage joining for just one month. We have considered short term memberships but we have several concerns. Many of our members only use the shop one or two days a month so our financial model would require a day pass to be so expensive that we feel no one would actually buy them. Secondly, if a person were to "save up" a number of projects and then buy a day pass we think they would expect a lot of machine access in that one day, which could block regular members from using the equipment. Imagine a person who buys an expensive day pass to use the laser cutters - how much time should we give them on our busy lasers? Would a day pass user expect six hours of laser time that one day? Or a day pass user comes into the woodshop - would they monopolize the space making it uncomfortable for regular members?

Much of this is also true for one-month memberships. Memberships renew every month. Members can stop their membership at any time. We charge a restart fee for members who do this more than once a year (see above).

For these reasons we do not offer short term memberships.

===Other Levels===
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.

=== Trade Work or Donate Equipment for a Membership? ===
Thank you for thinking of this and asking, but we are unable to do so at this time.

We have a large cadre of dedicated volunteers who put in a tremendous amount of their time into the makerspace, and all of those volunteers also pay their monthly membership dues.

It is fair to say that if a person spent 10 hours painting a wall we should give them a free month's membership. Unfortunately if we do that we will go out of business. Instead we will leave the wall unpainted until we find a volunteer willing to do it.

Similar thinking applies to donated equipment - there is a lot of expense in siting, maintaining, and creating education for members in order for an expensive piece of equipment to be useful. And that equipment is valued to the point that it brings in additional memberships to the organization. We certainly consider all donations, and we are happy to provide a 501(c)(3) tax receipt to you, but free membership months can put us into a financial down spiral that ends with closing the doors.

If we were cash flow positive or had a huge endowment to fund operations, then we might consider barter for a membership. But to be transparent and honest (which is our policy) our revenue has to fund operations and we don't have enough revenue yet.

We hope you understand our thinking. We must keep the doors open.

=== How to Cancel or Pause ===
If you need to cancel or "freeze" your membership for a few months, send an email to info@makernexus.org and we will process it asap. Don't worry if it takes a few days, we will not delay just to charge you for another month. We'll do the right thing.

If a member stops or freezes their membership and restarts, we charge a $150 start-up fee. However, we will waive that fee once in a 12 month period. If you stop/restart a second time within 12 months then we will charge you the start-up fee.

Please note that the makerspace depends on recurring membership fees to pay for operations. Without that dependable revenue we would not be able to keep the doors open. As a non-profit our financials are open - no one is making a fortune off your membership fees.

==New Members==
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page.

== Member Dashboard ==
We have a number of systems that members need to access. It can be hard to keep all the URLs sorted out. Use the [[MN Member Dashboard]] page.

==Clubs and Groups==
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page.

==Event space & meet ups==
We are making our Event room available for use to non-profit organisation - if you want to have a meet-up, conference, presentation -
you can book it for free: https://www.makernexus.com/reservearoom

==How to Help==

* [https://www.makernexus.com/membership sign up to become a member]
* spread the word to help us attract more members ([[MN Sample Ads|Some Sample Text You Can Use]])
* make a donation
* help us find corporate donors
* [[MN Wish List |read our wish list]] and see if you can donate something we need
* sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]]

We have [https://goo.gl/hoLpJD a flier] you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.

==Thank You==
A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have some [[MN Thanks You]] to read.

==More Details==
===Finances===
If you are into finance details, our member reports have info on the last month's income and expenses. If you want a peek at the more full financial model for the year, ask and we'll supply it to you. It changes periodically and we will want to get you the latest version.

===Organization's History===
[[Maker Nexus History]]

[[Category: Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Maker Nexus Makerspace

2023-07-03T00:20:26Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Membership Types */

= Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale, California =

(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)

New members go to the [[MN New Member]] page to get started.

==The Takeaway==
For those who need the quick summary:
* Non-profit organization
* Makerspace: 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 / 408.685.2500
* Open 10 AM - 10 PM, seven days a week
* A few paid staff members for support & maintenance, but a very lean organization
* Rely heavily on volunteers
* $150/month membership
* Everyone has to pitch in to make this work

We hope that you, the reader, will [http://makernexus.org/membership join us] in growing a healthy makerspace for everyone.

==Our Mission==
We believe that everyone sees opportunities to improve their world but most people lack the tools and skills to make those improvements. For some people it's a better Halloween costume; for others it's a way to provide clean water to remote villages. Maker Nexus helps everyone to gain the skills and use the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We do this by providing a community makerspace and training that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.

We also work to help other non-profit makerspaces. Our classes, project sheets, governance documents, tool research, etc are all available to others under a Creative Commons license [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights]].

It's our hope that through Maker Nexus a plethora of good things will happen to our world.

Sometimes government officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]].

==The Organization==
Become a [http://makernexus.org/membership member], pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: [http://makernexus.com MakerNexus.org]

We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. We are classified by the IRS as a public charity. You can view our tax returns by asking one of our general managers.

Read [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team our officers'] biographies.

Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our team history]].

[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.

Become [[MN New Member|part of the team ]]

==The Makerspace==
===Address===

1330 Orleans Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500

===Current Status===

Woodshop is open and running fully!
Metal shop tools are being brought online as we're able. Manual lathe and mill are available now. Sheet metal equipment is available.

Regular hours of 10 am - 10 pm

We welcome everyone to stop by and tour the makerspace. See the machines, look at the media room, feel the carpet under your feet. To book a tour on our website: [http://makernexus.org MakerNexus.org]

Need a place to hold your maker oriented meetup? Come see our facility and consider holding it here.

* [[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette ]]

* [[MN wood shop|Woodshop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* [[MN dirty shop |Dirty Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* Other resources
** large tables where you can work on your project
** computers with design software (Adobe suite, Corel Draw end more) - our internet speed is very, very limited at this time
** 10 person conference room
** 12 person computer lab
** 30 person event room

Members may [http://makernexus.org/member-dashboard reserve equipment].

In the clean area, projects are limited to things you can do over carpet. No sanding, no wet work, etc. Other work must be done in the cement floor areas. If you have a question about a project, ask any of our staff or volunteers.

===Getting certified to use equipment===

If you know how to use a piece of equipment, we offer a short checkoff test with a proctor. You may arrange for a test by talking with any staff members or by posting on the appropriate Slack channel (e.g. #lasercutters, #textiles, #3dprinters)

If you need to learn to use a piece of equipment, no problem - we'll teach you! We offer Basic Operation and Safety Standard (BOSS) classes for all our equipment. These short seminars will take you from a no-nothing to a user of the machine in just an hour or two. BOSS classes are posted on [https://www.activityhero.com/biz/maker-nexus Activity Hero]. You can also arrange an ad hoc BOSS class by posting on the #class-requests Slack channel. Just post "I'd like to arrange for a BOSS class on <<put the machine name here>>"

===Next Steps===
We are continuing to work on getting more metalworking tools online (such as our old Milwaukee mills) to complement the tools already up and running in our Metalshop.

We are also working on better dust collection in the woodshop, and running more HVAC ducts throughout the space.

===Important Information===

*[[Ethics and Conduct]]

*[[Maker Nexus Equipment]]

*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]]

*[[MN Wish List]]

*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]]

*[[MN Retail]] Sales of Consumables

==Maker Memberships==
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships are not tax-deductible.

=== Equipment Use ===
Some equipment is available to use immediately - the electronics lab or cordless hand tools. More dangerous or complex equipment (woodshop, 3D printers, laser cutters, as a few examples) require that you complete our associated BOSS class (Basic Operation and Safety Standard). There is a cost for each BOSS class; members get a discounted price. You can take BOSS classes before becoming a member.

Some equipment is shared in real time. For example, the table saw is not reservable. When using the table saw for an extended period of time, please allow other members to work in their needs.

Some equipment is reservable. For example, the laser cutters. On most of these pieces of equipment we allow members to reserve three sessions per week. If you do not have a reservation and the equipment is available, you may use it. However, you must be prepared to leave the equipment if a member arrives with a reservation. We may change the number of reservations allowed per week at any time.

Our overall objective is to equitably and fairly share our equipment and space among all our members. If you have a need for extensive, extended use of some equipment, then you might need to find a facility other than Maker Nexus to accomplish your work.

[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|See a list of our equipment]]

=== What if I already know how to use the equipment? ===

For some equipment we allow a member to take a test with a volunteer proctor. For example, on the laser cutter the proctor might say, "cut a one inch square out of this material," and then step back to observe. If the member can demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use that laser cutter without ANY further input from the proctor, then they are given permission to use the machine. Arranging a test-out like this can require some patience as we don't have a lot of proctors on each piece of equipment. These sessions are arranged through Slack.

Woodshop is one exception to the rule. All members have to take at least BOSS Woodshop 1. In that class we cover more than just the major tools, we also spend significant time on woodshop etiquette, the peculiarities of our set up, and our general woodshop policies.

=== Age Limitations ===
* Anyone aged 16 or older can hold a membership and use the shop.
* Under 16 a child must be in direct supervision of a parent. The parent must have a valid membership and the child must have a Family Add-On membership. The parent must successfully complete the BOSS class for any equipment they will use with their child.
* Clean shop
** Under the age of 10 may not be in the makerspace except on a tour or as part of a scheduled class.
** Ages 10-15 may be in the clean shop if they are in the care of a parent. They may not operate machines alone.
** Ages 16 and over may use the clean shop.
* Woodshop
** Under the age of 12 may be in the woodshop ONLY if they are accompanied by a Maker Nexus instructor.
** Under the age of 12 may NOT accompany a parent in the woodshop.
** Ages 12-15 may only be in the woodshop if they are under the constant supervision of a parent.
** Age 16 and over may use the woodshop.

=== Membership Types ===

====Hobbyist====
* $150 / month
* Access to all machines with some time limits per week
** Woodshop, Metalshop, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Electronics, Vinyl Cutters, build tables
** Textiles: sewing, CNC embroidery, Direct to Fabric Printer, Long-arm Quilter
* May rent storage as available
* This is the most popular level, 95% of our members are at the Hobbyist level
How to do it:
# Create an account at our [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com self service portal].
# Use the left hand menu to navigate to Buy / Membership
# Buy a membership. We will send you a welcome package with a lot of details within 2 days.

====Family Add-on====
* Requires one person with a Hobbyist membership
* Additional children between the ages of 10 and 21: $50 / month each
* Second adult: $50 / month (second adult should be living in the same household)

The process to set up a family add-on membership:
# Have the family member who will have the Family Add-On register at [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com our self service portal]. We need each person to register.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us the person's name
# We will set up a family add-on membership and send them a welcome package
# Log back in to the self service portal and use the left menu to go to Invoices / Open Invoices. Supply a credit card to pay the invoice. (Unfortunately our current CRM system requires each account to have a credit card associated - it can be the same credit card as another account. We are unable to have one member's account automatically pay for another.)

On a side note... When we talk about needing a number of members to become self sustaining, that assumes members paying $150 a month each. The family membership is a deal. If it is within your means, families might like to consider making a regular monthly tax deductible donation to Maker Nexus.

====Entry Level====
* $75 / month.
* Access to workspace, textiles, computers, 3D printers
* '''No''' machine reservation
* '''No''' access to
** CNC machines
** lasers
** woodshop
** metal shop
** heatpress/vinyl cutter
** Direct to Fabric printer
* No storage
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with an Entry Level Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

====Student====
* $100 / month
* Requires proof of current full time enrollment
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Largely the same as Hobbyist
* Age restrictions on some equipment
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with a Student Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

===Day Passes===
At this time we do not offer day passes to the makerspace. We discourage joining for just one month. We have considered short term memberships but we have several concerns. Many of our members only use the shop one or two days a month so our financial model would require a day pass to be so expensive that we feel no one would actually buy them. Secondly, if a person were to "save up" a number of projects and then buy a day pass we think they would expect a lot of machine access in that one day, which could block regular members from using the equipment. Imagine a person who buys an expensive day pass to use the laser cutters - how much time should we give them on our busy lasers? Would a day pass user expect six hours of laser time that one day? Or a day pass user comes into the woodshop - would they monopolize the space making it uncomfortable for regular members?

Much of this is also true for one-month memberships. Memberships renew every month. Members can stop their membership at any time. We charge a restart fee for members who do this more than once a year (see above).

For these reasons we do not offer short term memberships.

===Other Levels===
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.

=== Trade Work or Donate Equipment for a Membership? ===
Thank you for thinking of this and asking, but we are unable to do so at this time.

We have a large cadre of dedicated volunteers who put in a tremendous amount of their time into the makerspace, and all of those volunteers also pay their monthly membership dues.

It is fair to say that if a person spent 10 hours painting a wall we should give them a free month's membership. Unfortunately if we do that we will go out of business. Instead we will leave the wall unpainted until we find a volunteer willing to do it.

Similar thinking applies to donated equipment - there is a lot of expense in siting, maintaining, and creating education for members in order for an expensive piece of equipment to be useful. And that equipment is valued to the point that it brings in additional memberships to the organization. We certainly consider all donations, and we are happy to provide a 501(c)(3) tax receipt to you, but free membership months can put us into a financial down spiral that ends with closing the doors.

If we were cash flow positive or had a huge endowment to fund operations, then we might consider barter for a membership. But to be transparent and honest (which is our policy) our revenue has to fund operations and we don't have enough revenue yet.

We hope you understand our thinking. We must keep the doors open.

=== How to Cancel or Pause ===
If you need to cancel or "freeze" your membership for a few months, send an email to info@makernexus.org and we will process it asap. Don't worry if it takes a few days, we will not delay just to charge you for another month. We'll do the right thing.

If a member stops or freezes their membership and restarts, we charge a $150 start-up fee. However, we will waive that fee once in a 12 month period. If you stop/restart a second time within 12 months then we will charge you the start-up fee.

Please note that the makerspace depends on recurring membership fees to pay for operations. Without that dependable revenue we would not be able to keep the doors open. As a non-profit our financials are open - no one is making a fortune off your membership fees.

==New Members==
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page.

== Member Dashboard ==
We have a number of systems that members need to access. It can be hard to keep all the URLs sorted out. Use the [[MN Member Dashboard]] page.

==Clubs and Groups==
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page.

==Event space & meet ups==
We are making our Event room available for use to non-profit organisation - if you want to have a meet-up, conference, presentation -
you can book it for free: https://www.makernexus.com/reservearoom

==How to Help==

* [https://www.makernexus.com/membership sign up to become a member]
* spread the word to help us attract more members ([[MN Sample Ads|Some Sample Text You Can Use]])
* make a donation
* help us find corporate donors
* [[MN Wish List |read our wish list]] and see if you can donate something we need
* sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]]

We have [https://goo.gl/hoLpJD a flier] you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.

==Thank You==
A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have some [[MN Thanks You]] to read.

==More Details==
===Finances===
If you are into finance details, our member reports have info on the last month's income and expenses. If you want a peek at the more full financial model for the year, ask and we'll supply it to you. It changes periodically and we will want to get you the latest version.

===Organization's History===
[[Maker Nexus History]]

[[Category: Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Maker Nexus Makerspace

2023-07-03T00:18:37Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Hobbyist */

= Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale, California =

(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)

New members go to the [[MN New Member]] page to get started.

==The Takeaway==
For those who need the quick summary:
* Non-profit organization
* Makerspace: 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 / 408.685.2500
* Open 10 AM - 10 PM, seven days a week
* A few paid staff members for support & maintenance, but a very lean organization
* Rely heavily on volunteers
* $150/month membership
* Everyone has to pitch in to make this work

We hope that you, the reader, will [http://makernexus.org/membership join us] in growing a healthy makerspace for everyone.

==Our Mission==
We believe that everyone sees opportunities to improve their world but most people lack the tools and skills to make those improvements. For some people it's a better Halloween costume; for others it's a way to provide clean water to remote villages. Maker Nexus helps everyone to gain the skills and use the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We do this by providing a community makerspace and training that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.

We also work to help other non-profit makerspaces. Our classes, project sheets, governance documents, tool research, etc are all available to others under a Creative Commons license [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights]].

It's our hope that through Maker Nexus a plethora of good things will happen to our world.

Sometimes government officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]].

==The Organization==
Become a [http://makernexus.org/membership member], pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: [http://makernexus.com MakerNexus.org]

We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. We are classified by the IRS as a public charity. You can view our tax returns by asking one of our general managers.

Read [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team our officers'] biographies.

Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our team history]].

[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.

Become [[MN New Member|part of the team ]]

==The Makerspace==
===Address===

1330 Orleans Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500

===Current Status===

Woodshop is open and running fully!
Metal shop tools are being brought online as we're able. Manual lathe and mill are available now. Sheet metal equipment is available.

Regular hours of 10 am - 10 pm

We welcome everyone to stop by and tour the makerspace. See the machines, look at the media room, feel the carpet under your feet. To book a tour on our website: [http://makernexus.org MakerNexus.org]

Need a place to hold your maker oriented meetup? Come see our facility and consider holding it here.

* [[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette ]]

* [[MN wood shop|Woodshop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* [[MN dirty shop |Dirty Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* Other resources
** large tables where you can work on your project
** computers with design software (Adobe suite, Corel Draw end more) - our internet speed is very, very limited at this time
** 10 person conference room
** 12 person computer lab
** 30 person event room

Members may [http://makernexus.org/member-dashboard reserve equipment].

In the clean area, projects are limited to things you can do over carpet. No sanding, no wet work, etc. Other work must be done in the cement floor areas. If you have a question about a project, ask any of our staff or volunteers.

===Getting certified to use equipment===

If you know how to use a piece of equipment, we offer a short checkoff test with a proctor. You may arrange for a test by talking with any staff members or by posting on the appropriate Slack channel (e.g. #lasercutters, #textiles, #3dprinters)

If you need to learn to use a piece of equipment, no problem - we'll teach you! We offer Basic Operation and Safety Standard (BOSS) classes for all our equipment. These short seminars will take you from a no-nothing to a user of the machine in just an hour or two. BOSS classes are posted on [https://www.activityhero.com/biz/maker-nexus Activity Hero]. You can also arrange an ad hoc BOSS class by posting on the #class-requests Slack channel. Just post "I'd like to arrange for a BOSS class on <<put the machine name here>>"

===Next Steps===
We are continuing to work on getting more metalworking tools online (such as our old Milwaukee mills) to complement the tools already up and running in our Metalshop.

We are also working on better dust collection in the woodshop, and running more HVAC ducts throughout the space.

===Important Information===

*[[Ethics and Conduct]]

*[[Maker Nexus Equipment]]

*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]]

*[[MN Wish List]]

*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]]

*[[MN Retail]] Sales of Consumables

==Maker Memberships==
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships are not tax-deductible.

=== Equipment Use ===
Some equipment is available to use immediately - the electronics lab or cordless hand tools. More dangerous or complex equipment (woodshop, 3D printers, laser cutters, as a few examples) require that you complete our associated BOSS class (Basic Operation and Safety Standard). There is a cost for each BOSS class; members get a discounted price. You can take BOSS classes before becoming a member.

Some equipment is shared in real time. For example, the table saw is not reservable. When using the table saw for an extended period of time, please allow other members to work in their needs.

Some equipment is reservable. For example, the laser cutters. On most of these pieces of equipment we allow members to reserve three sessions per week. If you do not have a reservation and the equipment is available, you may use it. However, you must be prepared to leave the equipment if a member arrives with a reservation. We may change the number of reservations allowed per week at any time.

Our overall objective is to equitably and fairly share our equipment and space among all our members. If you have a need for extensive, extended use of some equipment, then you might need to find a facility other than Maker Nexus to accomplish your work.

[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|See a list of our equipment]]

=== What if I already know how to use the equipment? ===

For some equipment we allow a member to take a test with a volunteer proctor. For example, on the laser cutter the proctor might say, "cut a one inch square out of this material," and then step back to observe. If the member can demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use that laser cutter without ANY further input from the proctor, then they are given permission to use the machine. Arranging a test-out like this can require some patience as we don't have a lot of proctors on each piece of equipment. These sessions are arranged through Slack.

Woodshop is one exception to the rule. All members have to take at least BOSS Woodshop 1. In that class we cover more than just the major tools, we also spend significant time on woodshop etiquette, the peculiarities of our set up, and our general woodshop policies.

=== Age Limitations ===
* Anyone aged 16 or older can hold a membership and use the shop.
* Under 16 a child must be in direct supervision of a parent. The parent must have a valid membership and the child must have a Family Add-On membership. The parent must successfully complete the BOSS class for any equipment they will use with their child.
* Clean shop
** Under the age of 10 may not be in the makerspace except on a tour or as part of a scheduled class.
** Ages 10-15 may be in the clean shop if they are in the care of a parent. They may not operate machines alone.
** Ages 16 and over may use the clean shop.
* Woodshop
** Under the age of 12 may be in the woodshop ONLY if they are accompanied by a Maker Nexus instructor.
** Under the age of 12 may NOT accompany a parent in the woodshop.
** Ages 12-15 may only be in the woodshop if they are under the constant supervision of a parent.
** Age 16 and over may use the woodshop.

=== Membership Types ===

====Hobbyist====
* $150 / month
* Access to all machines with some time limits per week
** Woodshop, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Electronics, vinyl cutters, build tables
** Textiles: sewing, CNC embroidery, direct to fabric printer, long-arm quilter
* May rent storage as available
* This is the most popular level, 95% of our members are at the Hobbyist level
How to do it:
# Create an account at our [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com self service portal].
# Use the left hand menu to navigate to Buy / Membership
# Buy a membership. We will send you a welcome package with a lot of details within 2 days.

====Family Add-on====
* Requires one person with a Hobbyist membership
* Additional children between the ages of 10 and 21: $50 / month each
* Second adult: $50 / month (second adult should be living in the same household)

The process to set up a family add-on membership:
# Have the family member who will have the Family Add-On register at [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com our self service portal]. We need each person to register.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us the person's name
# We will set up a family add-on membership and send them a welcome package
# Log back in to the self service portal and use the left menu to go to Invoices / Open Invoices. Supply a credit card to pay the invoice. (Unfortunately our current CRM system requires each account to have a credit card associated - it can be the same credit card as another account. We are unable to have one member's account automatically pay for another.)

On a side note... When we talk about needing a number of members to become self sustaining, that assumes members paying $150 a month each. The family membership is a deal. If it is within your means, families might like to consider making a regular monthly tax deductible donation to Maker Nexus.

====Entry Level====
* $75 / month.
* Access to workspace, textiles, computers, 3D printers
* '''No''' machine reservation
* '''No''' access to
** CNC machines
** lasers
** woodshop
** metal shop
** heatpress/vinyl cutter
** Direct to Fabric printer
* No storage
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with an Entry Level Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

====Student====
* $100 / month
* Requires proof of current full time enrollment
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Largely the same as Hobbyist
* Age restrictions on some equipment
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with a Student Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

===Day Passes===
At this time we do not offer day passes to the makerspace. We discourage joining for just one month. We have considered short term memberships but we have several concerns. Many of our members only use the shop one or two days a month so our financial model would require a day pass to be so expensive that we feel no one would actually buy them. Secondly, if a person were to "save up" a number of projects and then buy a day pass we think they would expect a lot of machine access in that one day, which could block regular members from using the equipment. Imagine a person who buys an expensive day pass to use the laser cutters - how much time should we give them on our busy lasers? Would a day pass user expect six hours of laser time that one day? Or a day pass user comes into the woodshop - would they monopolize the space making it uncomfortable for regular members?

Much of this is also true for one-month memberships. Memberships renew every month. Members can stop their membership at any time. We charge a restart fee for members who do this more than once a year (see above).

For these reasons we do not offer short term memberships.

===Other Levels===
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.

=== Trade Work or Donate Equipment for a Membership? ===
Thank you for thinking of this and asking, but we are unable to do so at this time.

We have a large cadre of dedicated volunteers who put in a tremendous amount of their time into the makerspace, and all of those volunteers also pay their monthly membership dues.

It is fair to say that if a person spent 10 hours painting a wall we should give them a free month's membership. Unfortunately if we do that we will go out of business. Instead we will leave the wall unpainted until we find a volunteer willing to do it.

Similar thinking applies to donated equipment - there is a lot of expense in siting, maintaining, and creating education for members in order for an expensive piece of equipment to be useful. And that equipment is valued to the point that it brings in additional memberships to the organization. We certainly consider all donations, and we are happy to provide a 501(c)(3) tax receipt to you, but free membership months can put us into a financial down spiral that ends with closing the doors.

If we were cash flow positive or had a huge endowment to fund operations, then we might consider barter for a membership. But to be transparent and honest (which is our policy) our revenue has to fund operations and we don't have enough revenue yet.

We hope you understand our thinking. We must keep the doors open.

=== How to Cancel or Pause ===
If you need to cancel or "freeze" your membership for a few months, send an email to info@makernexus.org and we will process it asap. Don't worry if it takes a few days, we will not delay just to charge you for another month. We'll do the right thing.

If a member stops or freezes their membership and restarts, we charge a $150 start-up fee. However, we will waive that fee once in a 12 month period. If you stop/restart a second time within 12 months then we will charge you the start-up fee.

Please note that the makerspace depends on recurring membership fees to pay for operations. Without that dependable revenue we would not be able to keep the doors open. As a non-profit our financials are open - no one is making a fortune off your membership fees.

==New Members==
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page.

== Member Dashboard ==
We have a number of systems that members need to access. It can be hard to keep all the URLs sorted out. Use the [[MN Member Dashboard]] page.

==Clubs and Groups==
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page.

==Event space & meet ups==
We are making our Event room available for use to non-profit organisation - if you want to have a meet-up, conference, presentation -
you can book it for free: https://www.makernexus.com/reservearoom

==How to Help==

* [https://www.makernexus.com/membership sign up to become a member]
* spread the word to help us attract more members ([[MN Sample Ads|Some Sample Text You Can Use]])
* make a donation
* help us find corporate donors
* [[MN Wish List |read our wish list]] and see if you can donate something we need
* sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]]

We have [https://goo.gl/hoLpJD a flier] you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.

==Thank You==
A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have some [[MN Thanks You]] to read.

==More Details==
===Finances===
If you are into finance details, our member reports have info on the last month's income and expenses. If you want a peek at the more full financial model for the year, ask and we'll supply it to you. It changes periodically and we will want to get you the latest version.

===Organization's History===
[[Maker Nexus History]]

[[Category: Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Maker Nexus Makerspace

2023-07-03T00:15:18Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Hobbyist */

= Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale, California =

(Information about the Maker Nexus organization's makerspace will be provided here. If you register with this wiki you can click the star at the top right to "watch" this page. If you do this then you will get an email whenever this page is updated.)

New members go to the [[MN New Member]] page to get started.

==The Takeaway==
For those who need the quick summary:
* Non-profit organization
* Makerspace: 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 / 408.685.2500
* Open 10 AM - 10 PM, seven days a week
* A few paid staff members for support & maintenance, but a very lean organization
* Rely heavily on volunteers
* $150/month membership
* Everyone has to pitch in to make this work

We hope that you, the reader, will [http://makernexus.org/membership join us] in growing a healthy makerspace for everyone.

==Our Mission==
We believe that everyone sees opportunities to improve their world but most people lack the tools and skills to make those improvements. For some people it's a better Halloween costume; for others it's a way to provide clean water to remote villages. Maker Nexus helps everyone to gain the skills and use the tools they need to realize their dreams.

Maker Nexus is a non-profit with a mission to provide education in woodworking, textiles, metalworking, and other vocational skills and hobby crafts, and promote the same in the community. We do this by providing a community makerspace and training that serves all experience levels from hobbyists to professionals. Our goal is to help each person improve their skills whether as STEAM/STEM teen, life enrichment, job skill acquisition, or new entrepreneur.

We also work to help other non-profit makerspaces. Our classes, project sheets, governance documents, tool research, etc are all available to others under a Creative Commons license [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights]].

It's our hope that through Maker Nexus a plethora of good things will happen to our world.

Sometimes government officials ask how a makerspace can help their community at large. In response, we have a list of [[Why do we need makerspaces?|businesses that have been developed in a makerspace]].

==The Organization==
Become a [http://makernexus.org/membership member], pledge your support, and track our progress on our website: [http://makernexus.com MakerNexus.org]

We are a California non-profit and classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Read [https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/968edc_c77794d1347e4d47ab6b18c2da6b64a4.pdf our by laws]. We are classified by the IRS as a public charity. You can view our tax returns by asking one of our general managers.

Read [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team our officers'] biographies.

Read [[Maker Nexus Steering Committee|our team history]].

[[MN Position Plans|Position Plans]] for board members, volunteers, contractors, and employees.

Become [[MN New Member|part of the team ]]

==The Makerspace==
===Address===

1330 Orleans Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
408.685.2500

===Current Status===

Woodshop is open and running fully!
Metal shop tools are being brought online as we're able. Manual lathe and mill are available now. Sheet metal equipment is available.

Regular hours of 10 am - 10 pm

We welcome everyone to stop by and tour the makerspace. See the machines, look at the media room, feel the carpet under your feet. To book a tour on our website: [http://makernexus.org MakerNexus.org]

Need a place to hold your maker oriented meetup? Come see our facility and consider holding it here.

* [[MN Clean shop|Clean Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette ]]

* [[MN wood shop|Woodshop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* [[MN dirty shop |Dirty Shop Tools, Rules, Etiquette]]

* Other resources
** large tables where you can work on your project
** computers with design software (Adobe suite, Corel Draw end more) - our internet speed is very, very limited at this time
** 10 person conference room
** 12 person computer lab
** 30 person event room

Members may [http://makernexus.org/member-dashboard reserve equipment].

In the clean area, projects are limited to things you can do over carpet. No sanding, no wet work, etc. Other work must be done in the cement floor areas. If you have a question about a project, ask any of our staff or volunteers.

===Getting certified to use equipment===

If you know how to use a piece of equipment, we offer a short checkoff test with a proctor. You may arrange for a test by talking with any staff members or by posting on the appropriate Slack channel (e.g. #lasercutters, #textiles, #3dprinters)

If you need to learn to use a piece of equipment, no problem - we'll teach you! We offer Basic Operation and Safety Standard (BOSS) classes for all our equipment. These short seminars will take you from a no-nothing to a user of the machine in just an hour or two. BOSS classes are posted on [https://www.activityhero.com/biz/maker-nexus Activity Hero]. You can also arrange an ad hoc BOSS class by posting on the #class-requests Slack channel. Just post "I'd like to arrange for a BOSS class on <<put the machine name here>>"

===Next Steps===
We are continuing to work on getting more metalworking tools online (such as our old Milwaukee mills) to complement the tools already up and running in our Metalshop.

We are also working on better dust collection in the woodshop, and running more HVAC ducts throughout the space.

===Important Information===

*[[Ethics and Conduct]]

*[[Maker Nexus Equipment]]

*[[Makerspace IT/Computers]]

*[[MN Wish List]]

*[[MN Design Style Guidelines]]

*[[MN Retail]] Sales of Consumables

==Maker Memberships==
We offer Maker Memberships that give access to the shop. (Different than a non-profit "membership" where you are really just donating to support the mission.) Maker Memberships are not tax-deductible.

=== Equipment Use ===
Some equipment is available to use immediately - the electronics lab or cordless hand tools. More dangerous or complex equipment (woodshop, 3D printers, laser cutters, as a few examples) require that you complete our associated BOSS class (Basic Operation and Safety Standard). There is a cost for each BOSS class; members get a discounted price. You can take BOSS classes before becoming a member.

Some equipment is shared in real time. For example, the table saw is not reservable. When using the table saw for an extended period of time, please allow other members to work in their needs.

Some equipment is reservable. For example, the laser cutters. On most of these pieces of equipment we allow members to reserve three sessions per week. If you do not have a reservation and the equipment is available, you may use it. However, you must be prepared to leave the equipment if a member arrives with a reservation. We may change the number of reservations allowed per week at any time.

Our overall objective is to equitably and fairly share our equipment and space among all our members. If you have a need for extensive, extended use of some equipment, then you might need to find a facility other than Maker Nexus to accomplish your work.

[[Maker_Nexus_Equipment|See a list of our equipment]]

=== What if I already know how to use the equipment? ===

For some equipment we allow a member to take a test with a volunteer proctor. For example, on the laser cutter the proctor might say, "cut a one inch square out of this material," and then step back to observe. If the member can demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively use that laser cutter without ANY further input from the proctor, then they are given permission to use the machine. Arranging a test-out like this can require some patience as we don't have a lot of proctors on each piece of equipment. These sessions are arranged through Slack.

Woodshop is one exception to the rule. All members have to take at least BOSS Woodshop 1. In that class we cover more than just the major tools, we also spend significant time on woodshop etiquette, the peculiarities of our set up, and our general woodshop policies.

=== Age Limitations ===
* Anyone aged 16 or older can hold a membership and use the shop.
* Under 16 a child must be in direct supervision of a parent. The parent must have a valid membership and the child must have a Family Add-On membership. The parent must successfully complete the BOSS class for any equipment they will use with their child.
* Clean shop
** Under the age of 10 may not be in the makerspace except on a tour or as part of a scheduled class.
** Ages 10-15 may be in the clean shop if they are in the care of a parent. They may not operate machines alone.
** Ages 16 and over may use the clean shop.
* Woodshop
** Under the age of 12 may be in the woodshop ONLY if they are accompanied by a Maker Nexus instructor.
** Under the age of 12 may NOT accompany a parent in the woodshop.
** Ages 12-15 may only be in the woodshop if they are under the constant supervision of a parent.
** Age 16 and over may use the woodshop.

=== Membership Types ===

====Hobbyist====
* $150 / month
* Access to all machines with some time limits per week
** Woodshop, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Electronics, vinyl cutter, Build Tables
** Textiles: sewing, CNC embroidery, direct to fabric printer, long-arm quilter
* May rent storage as available
* This is the most popular level, 95% of our members are at the Hobbyist level
How to do it:
# Create an account at our [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com self service portal].
# Use the left hand menu to navigate to Buy / Membership
# Buy a membership. We will send you a welcome package with a lot of details within 2 days.

====Family Add-on====
* Requires one person with a Hobbyist membership
* Additional children between the ages of 10 and 21: $50 / month each
* Second adult: $50 / month (second adult should be living in the same household)

The process to set up a family add-on membership:
# Have the family member who will have the Family Add-On register at [https://makernexus.ezfacility.com our self service portal]. We need each person to register.
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org giving us the person's name
# We will set up a family add-on membership and send them a welcome package
# Log back in to the self service portal and use the left menu to go to Invoices / Open Invoices. Supply a credit card to pay the invoice. (Unfortunately our current CRM system requires each account to have a credit card associated - it can be the same credit card as another account. We are unable to have one member's account automatically pay for another.)

On a side note... When we talk about needing a number of members to become self sustaining, that assumes members paying $150 a month each. The family membership is a deal. If it is within your means, families might like to consider making a regular monthly tax deductible donation to Maker Nexus.

====Entry Level====
* $75 / month.
* Access to workspace, textiles, computers, 3D printers
* '''No''' machine reservation
* '''No''' access to
** CNC machines
** lasers
** woodshop
** metal shop
** heatpress/vinyl cutter
** Direct to Fabric printer
* No storage
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with an Entry Level Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

====Student====
* $100 / month
* Requires proof of current full time enrollment
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Largely the same as Hobbyist
* Age restrictions on some equipment
How to do it:
# Create a user at the self service portal (https://makernexus.ezfacility.com)
# Send an email to info@makernexus.org with your name and ask to be set up with a Student Membership
# Log back in to the portal, find the open invoice, arrange to pay the invoice with your credit card

===Day Passes===
At this time we do not offer day passes to the makerspace. We discourage joining for just one month. We have considered short term memberships but we have several concerns. Many of our members only use the shop one or two days a month so our financial model would require a day pass to be so expensive that we feel no one would actually buy them. Secondly, if a person were to "save up" a number of projects and then buy a day pass we think they would expect a lot of machine access in that one day, which could block regular members from using the equipment. Imagine a person who buys an expensive day pass to use the laser cutters - how much time should we give them on our busy lasers? Would a day pass user expect six hours of laser time that one day? Or a day pass user comes into the woodshop - would they monopolize the space making it uncomfortable for regular members?

Much of this is also true for one-month memberships. Memberships renew every month. Members can stop their membership at any time. We charge a restart fee for members who do this more than once a year (see above).

For these reasons we do not offer short term memberships.

===Other Levels===
We have considered other Maker Membership levels that would cost more and give access to more equipment hours per week, or access to specialized equipment. We have called these levels "Pro" and "Start Up" but we have not come to any hard decisions. Your feedback will help us design these to suit the community best.

=== Trade Work or Donate Equipment for a Membership? ===
Thank you for thinking of this and asking, but we are unable to do so at this time.

We have a large cadre of dedicated volunteers who put in a tremendous amount of their time into the makerspace, and all of those volunteers also pay their monthly membership dues.

It is fair to say that if a person spent 10 hours painting a wall we should give them a free month's membership. Unfortunately if we do that we will go out of business. Instead we will leave the wall unpainted until we find a volunteer willing to do it.

Similar thinking applies to donated equipment - there is a lot of expense in siting, maintaining, and creating education for members in order for an expensive piece of equipment to be useful. And that equipment is valued to the point that it brings in additional memberships to the organization. We certainly consider all donations, and we are happy to provide a 501(c)(3) tax receipt to you, but free membership months can put us into a financial down spiral that ends with closing the doors.

If we were cash flow positive or had a huge endowment to fund operations, then we might consider barter for a membership. But to be transparent and honest (which is our policy) our revenue has to fund operations and we don't have enough revenue yet.

We hope you understand our thinking. We must keep the doors open.

=== How to Cancel or Pause ===
If you need to cancel or "freeze" your membership for a few months, send an email to info@makernexus.org and we will process it asap. Don't worry if it takes a few days, we will not delay just to charge you for another month. We'll do the right thing.

If a member stops or freezes their membership and restarts, we charge a $150 start-up fee. However, we will waive that fee once in a 12 month period. If you stop/restart a second time within 12 months then we will charge you the start-up fee.

Please note that the makerspace depends on recurring membership fees to pay for operations. Without that dependable revenue we would not be able to keep the doors open. As a non-profit our financials are open - no one is making a fortune off your membership fees.

==New Members==
If you are new to Maker Nexus, welcome. All the communication tools can seem a bit overwhelming at first. Please visit our [[MN New Member|new member]] page.

== Member Dashboard ==
We have a number of systems that members need to access. It can be hard to keep all the URLs sorted out. Use the [[MN Member Dashboard]] page.

==Clubs and Groups==
We have a number of groups running within our organization. Read about them on the [[MN Clubs and Groups]] page.

==Event space & meet ups==
We are making our Event room available for use to non-profit organisation - if you want to have a meet-up, conference, presentation -
you can book it for free: https://www.makernexus.com/reservearoom

==How to Help==

* [https://www.makernexus.com/membership sign up to become a member]
* spread the word to help us attract more members ([[MN Sample Ads|Some Sample Text You Can Use]])
* make a donation
* help us find corporate donors
* [[MN Wish List |read our wish list]] and see if you can donate something we need
* sign up to join one of the [[Maker Nexus operating committees|operating teams]]

We have [https://goo.gl/hoLpJD a flier] you can put up anywhere you think potential members will see it.

==Thank You==
A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have some [[MN Thanks You]] to read.

==More Details==
===Finances===
If you are into finance details, our member reports have info on the last month's income and expenses. If you want a peek at the more full financial model for the year, ask and we'll supply it to you. It changes periodically and we will want to get you the latest version.

===Organization's History===
[[Maker Nexus History]]

[[Category: Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Ethics and Conduct

2023-06-05T22:50:52Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Non Descrimination Policy */

'''DRAFT''' (add comments on discussion tab)

Everyone must sign a liability waver.<br>
Members will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of membership signup. <br>
Adult Guests will be asked to read and agree to this ethics and conduct as part of accompanying a member.<br>
We want you to know what 'safe' means at MakerNexus

MakerNexus strives to provide access for useful and well maintained equipment and project space. <br>
A community of like minded persons come together to learn, use and develop within the space.<br>
MakerNexus expects all who come (member or guest) to conduct themselves with highest regard to safety for themselves and others.

== Guest and Minors ==
* Members are responsible for guests and/or minors and their actions.
* Guests are encouraged to become members.
* Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop.
* Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous equipment.
* MakerNexus is fully committed promoting and protecting children's rights, please review [[Child Protection Policies and Procedures]] for more details.

== Creating a Safe Space for All ==
Please maintain situational awareness at all times to insure there is no potential to injure yourself or others.

Safety takes many forms.

The following constitute grounds for explusion without refund.
* Violating any federal, state, or local laws, facility rules.
* Failure to comply with the instructions of Staff
* Using anything in a threatening or destructive manner against person or property
* Endangering the safety of oneself or others
* Threatening, stealing, cheating, hazing, stalking, harassing or otherwise treating others other than excellently.
* Failure to conduct oneself in a mature manner.
If you experience or witness any of the above, speak up and politely explain to those violating what behavior was unacceptable. Address issues immediately. Alert Staff to the situation.

===No Harrassment Policy===
MakerNexus is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. It is a most basic form of safety, and we will not tolerate harassment or racism in any form. It is grounds for expulsion without refund.
This includes:
* Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
* Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
* Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
* Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
* Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
* Stalking
* Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
* Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
* Deliberate "outing" of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity, health, history, etc without their consent
* Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person's gender identity

===Non Discrimination Policy===
MakerNexus does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable United States law. These include, but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, physical appearance, language, education background, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

===Preparing for Safety===
Do not engage in behaviors or actions that infringe on the rights of other or/and a safety issue to self or others.

Preparing for Safety includes but is no limited to
* No animals on premise. Please don't leave animals in cars, it's often not safe for them there either. Service animals as defined by the ADA may be allowed as long as the animal and owner are in a safe part of the makerspace. Owners of a service animal must note that normal makerspace activities can include sudden loud noises and flashes of light and ground shaking that can upset even a well trained Service Animal. Owners should consider other options before bringing their service animal into the makerspace.
* Mimimize distractions, turn off cell phones, etc.
* No being under the influence of intoxicating substances on premise.
* No being under the influence of any substance the impairs the members ability to safely use the equipment. This includes over the counter medications that may cause drowsiness or other affects that are inappropriate to a safe working environment.
* No smoking, cigars or vaporizers on premise.
* No excessive scents, perfume or body odor.
* Wear appropriate clothes. Additional requirements may be depend on the area of work. This may include safety glasses, hair containment, shirt sleeves, removal of jewelry, rings and others.
* Don't use gloves near power tools. They can be used to move materials to work areas.
* No open toe shoes.
* Respond to alarms and exit the facilities as soon as possible in a safe manner.
* Follow posted notices.
* Follow Staff direction.
* Excessive or distracting and disturbing noise other than necessary for facilities use and safety. No shouting or loud music.
* Don't leave items unattended.
* Obstruct the use of the resources by obstruction, by theft or deliberate misplacement of resources. No borrowing.

Inability to follow the guidelines outlined is grounds for review for expulsion. <br>
You will be held responsible for repeated or willful stupidity.

And, if you see anyone being particularly smart, careful and safe, please take a moment to provide a Thumbs Up! positive reinforcement if you aren't interrupting, or even mention it to the staff.

===Makerspace Facilities, Equipment and Shop Safety===

* If you aren't authorized to use a piece of equipment or material, don't use it.
* If you aren't trained on the proper use of a piece of equipment or material, don't use it. Get trained or ask for help by someone who is.
* If you are unsure how to do or use something safely, don't do it. Ask for assistance.
* No manufacturing of firearms or any item covered by the National Firearm Act.
* No manufacturing of fireworks or other items requiring specialized license without specific written authorization of the General Manager and the Board of Directors. Do not expect this authorization to be given.
* Report any injuries immediately. We're required to keep such records for the insurance company coverage and to review for safety improvements.

==== Use the Right Tool ====
... and use the tool right
* Keep equipment and tools in good working order.
* Don't talk to or distract persons working equipment or materials. Their safety depends on their focus to the task.
* Don't abuse, deface, or deliberately damage the facilities, equipment, materials and resources, both tangible and intangible.
* Report all broken or malfunctioning equipment, tools, etc. We can't fix it if we don't know about it. If you broke it, immediately report so it can be fixed quickly. It's Ok, breakage happens. If perhaps you need more training to avoid issues in future, no problem. The more immediate the training, the more likely you are to retain it for future use. Learning is part of a maker space.
* Don't use the equipment beyond recommended usage and tolerances without expert knowledge and appropriate mitigations. When in doubt, ask.
* Don't use dangerous equipment alone. Use the buddy system. Ask around if someone is free to keep an eye on you if you forgot to bring one with you.
==== Materials Management ====
* Be aware of your project as it moves through equipment and keep clearance in relation to yourself, others and other areas. For example: long poles and boards as they are pulled thru equipment may be thrown.
* Ensure materials move around the facility and are stored in a safe and approved manner.
** Don't walk thru the maker space with something dangerous (acid, etc) that's easy to spill. Put a lid on it.
** Don't store an acid in something it can eat thru sometime late at night when nobody is around. Keep it in an approved container.
** Don't store a flammable in an open container. Keep it in an approved container.
* Don't catch fire, don't set fire to others or to items that were not designed or designated to be set alight.
* Some materials are not appropriate to certain machines, and sometimes inappropriate to the makerspace entirely. Consult the [[MaterialsManagement |materials management]] or [[CaribbeanEquipment | equipment pages]] in the wiki for expanded information.

==== Clean Up ====
* Keep equipment and areas clean (this is part of safety too) every time you leave the equipment.
* Learn what clean means and leave an area that clean or cleaner than you found it.
* If you don't know how to clean something, ask for assistance. Leaving it because you don't know is not an excuse.
* Give yourself enough time to clean up before you need to leave.
* Don't use a rag around moving equipment.
* Put things back where they belong, if you don't know, ask for assistance.
* Can't get it clean? Need cleaning supplies? Ask for assistance.
* Use a brush or other tool to clear chips and shavings, never your hand.

=Incident Review and Remediation=
As with any group, disagreements happen. Mistakes happen. Members and Guests are expected to learn, discuss concerns and differences, and resolve issues in a calm and polite manner. Strive to see all sides of a situation, and use reasonable effort to resolve issues immediately.

If someone points out something wrong with your conduct, stop, take steps to insure immediate safety, clarify the issue and adjust.
If you can't come to a conclusion on the situation, reach out to staff for assistance.

The MakerNexus community will strive to
* make it as easy as possible to do the right thing to stay safe.
* make mistakes a normal part of learning processes.
* make resolution clear and as quick and fair as possible.

Staff will review the details of the situation and make the call on request for adjustment to behavior of any involved. If asked, they will write up the basic circumstances and the ruling on outcome at the time for later review. Copies are given to parties in the incident within 2 business days.
Immediate actions may include but are not restricted to:
* Discuss current policy and requirements with all the parties.
* Immediate training on safety or usage.
* Require actions of the person(s) such as cleaning up space, change specific behavior, remove items from the premises.
* temporary removal of person or persons from a piece of equipment or activity. Perhaps additional training or safety review is required before return to the equipment, or barred from the equipment reservation for a day. Repeat offenses may include a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal.
* temporary removal of person or persons from premises (facility or grounds) for the day. Perhaps review of the Ethics and Conduct with the General Manager is required for return. Repeat offenses may invoke a week, a month or more. There are no refunds for removal from the premise for cause.
Those who don't abide by the ruling can appeal, and are expected to conform to the ruling until appeal is complete.
Any appeals are required to be made in writing (email accepted) to the General Manager received within 2 business days.

Incidents will be reviewed by the General Manager within 3 business days.
The General Manager will review any associated appeals made within that time and may make adjustments to the requirements.
Changes will be notified to all involved, including staff members.
The General Manager will determine if any temporary removal from premises should be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors
for consideration of making a removal permanent.

The Board of Supervisors will review considerations for removal. They may discuss with the staff, General manager and persons in question and then make a ruling within 2 weeks. There is no membership refund for permanent removal from the premises, there is no re-application accepted for reconsideration in less than 1 year.

Incident tracking will be maintained for reference for at least 3 years.

Decisions should be reviewed periodically by the Board of Supervisors for larger issues, trends and improvements in the Ethics and Conduct as well as other policies.

Finally, a continued dispute or disagreement arising between the Member and Maker Nexus shall be resolved by arbitration in California before one arbitrator and arbitrated in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the "Arbitration Rules") of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), in effect on the date that such notice is given.

=Change to Ethics and Conduct=
The Board of Maker Nexus reserves the right to alter or amend the rules as it determines appropriate for the safety of Maker Nexus members.

=Glossary=
;deadnaming
:A deadname is the birth name of a person who has since changed their name (especially a transgender person). Deadnaming is refusing to call a person by their name, only by their deadname.

;facility or premises
: Any part of the building and grounds, inside, out and the parking lot. Some activities may by necessity and safety are outdoors.

; harrassment
:The act of systematic and/or continued unwanted and annoying actions of one party or a group, including threats and demands.

; equipment
: Something used to create or manipulate objects, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: lathe, hammer, screwdrivers, sewing machines, scissors, pencils, tables, saws, and sandpaper. Some equipment may also be materials such as computers based on usage and intent.

; materials
: Something objects are made of, or used to manipulate characteristics of an object, be they software or hardware. This may include but not limited to: wood, metal, plastic, electric components, grit, sand, glue, paint, screws, and nails. Some materials may also be equipment such as sand or tables based on usage and intent.

; minors
: Persons under the age of 16.

== Signature ==

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE ETHICS AND CONDUCT RULES OF MAKER NEXUS.

Print Name:_____________________________________Age: _______ Signature:__________________________________________Date:____________

Print Guardian Name: _____________________________Guardian Signature: _____________________________________ Date:__________________

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:49:53Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
**Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*Video for threading: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:49:31Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
**Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*Threading: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:48:35Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
**Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:47:48Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:18:02Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1 ]
Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:16:37Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Materials, Tooling, Accessories */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034 (Class M)
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:15:59Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for bobbin winding: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU Wind and Install Bobbin Consew 206rb1]
Length 3:40. Includes instructions on adjusting the bobbin winder. Last minute or so is about re-installing the bobbin.
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine

2023-01-26T20:12:27Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:ConsewSewingMachine.jpg|400px|thumb|Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Description ==

For sewing light to heavy-weight materials such as leather, vinyl, upholstery, synthetics, canvas and various coated and laminated products.

Can use for auto, boat and furniture upholstery, tarpaulins, covers, sails, tents, camping trailer covers, awnings, umbrellas, tops, bags, luggage, handbags, travelware accessories, sports and camping equipment, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, canvas shoes, slippers, etc.

Triple Feed, Heavy Duty, Single Needle, Drop Feed, Needle Feed, Compound Feed, Alternating (Walking) Presser Feet, Lockstich Machine

With: Centralized Arm Lubrication, Reservoir-Oiled Hook with Micrometic Control Valve, Large Horizontal Axis Rotary Hook and Bobbin, Adjustable Reverse Feed, Locking Stitch Regulator, Safety Clutch

This particular machine has been retrofitted with a servo motor, so the machine is now much easier to use than with the original clutch motor.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine}}

=== Specifications ===
[[File: ConsewDataSheet.png|thumb|Consew Spec Sheet for 206RB-5 (Very Similar to the 206RB-4]]
* Extra long stitch - 2-1/2 S.P.I. (10mm)
* Large Bobbin. Bobbin can be changed without removing object being sewn
* Thread release finger (for heavy thread)
* High presser foot lift - 9/16" (14mm)
* Centralized arm lubrication. Reservoir-oiled hook with micrometric control valve
* Safety clutch with push-button re-engagement
* Adjustable reverse stitching can be same length as forward stitch
* Simple adjustment permits raising and lowering of the center foot which allows for sewing different thicknesses of material and thus assures positive stitching
* Walking feet, needles and other attachments interchangeable with Consew models 226R-2, 255RB-2
* Needle plate, foot and feed dog can be changed for special operations
* Compound feed, walking foot mechanism insures even feeding of material
* Locking stitch regulator prevents changes in stitch length from vibration
* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT: 110V'''
::'''AMP: 5A'''
::'''HERTZ: 60Hz'''
::'''550W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed>

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_SN_IMG1_20190314_193743_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew Consew 206RB-4 Serial Number Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_193730_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Name Plate]]
[[File:MN-215_Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_Motor_IMG_20190314_193718_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Serial Number]]
[[File:Consew_206RB-4_Sewing_Machine_MotorElectricalPlate_croppedAndBrightened.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Consew 206RB-4 Motor Electrical Plate]]

* ''Model Number: '' '''Consew 206RB-4'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''TH 1008682'''
* ''Motor Model Number: '' '''CSM550-1'''
* ''Motor Serial Number: '' '''8010585426'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-736'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

Industrial sewing machines differ from domestic sewing machines in that it offers limited stitches.
They also have a much higher speed and more technically precise.
* Make sure to control the speed so you can guide the fabric without push or pull. When in doubt, slow down.

==Documentation==
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3N7yP8E2qMOeWl2VFV4dm9ZY3M/view Operating Instructions]

[http://www.szwalnicze.com/cat_consew/consew_206RB-4.pdf Parts Book]

See also:
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=206RB-4&sp=EgIQAQ%253D%253D Youtube videos of Consew 206RB series machines]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
* Bobbins - Insure you use Consew 206RB bobbins.
** Bobbin #18034
** Bobbin measurement : 1" diameter, 3/8" thick

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
*Video for winding and installing the bobbin: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeF3Ttw2UsU]
*General Videos: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIKml4yGLSc Threading a Consew 206RB-2 - similiar to the 206RB-4 ]

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[[Category: Industrial Sewing Machines]]

Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2021-11-28T19:32:09Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Documentation */

[[File:Barudan_cropped.jpeg|400px|thumb|BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Description ==
[https://www.barudanamerica.com/ Barudan] single head machine, relatively simple for a professional system. Able to sew flats, caps and tubular goods.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Barudan - CNC embroidery}}

=== Specifications ===
* LCD screen
* Radius Cylinder Arm
* Large Field Size
* 10 million stitch capacity in 30 patterns
* CF Card slot
* USB 1.1 Compatible
* Ethernet Interface (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Serial COM port (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Standby function
* Automatic detection of top and bobbin thread breaks
* Maximum Embroidery Area: 330X500MM
* Cap Frame: 79x360mm
* Frames Max: 330x438mm
* Needles: 15
* Stitch Length: .1~12.7mm
* Speed: 1300
* Bobbin size L

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT AC 100-240 V'''
::'''WATT 0.5 KW'''
::'''PHASE 1P &emsp; 50/60 HZ'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''where'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''BEVT-Z1501 CBII'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3117897G13'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

'''Industrial Embroidery Safety'''
* The big red button is a 'STOP' button for emergency use.
* Operate only from the front. Do not load work to the machine from the back side.
* Keep your hands and face away from needles, take-up lever, trimmer, shafts, pulley, belts, gears, moving frames or any moving parts during operation. Avoid rotating hook and belt.
* Do not operate without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley belt and gear in place.
* No long necklaces, bracelets near the working machine. This includes your Maker Nexus badge. Pin back hair and avoid loose clothes and long sleeves which can get caught in gears, etc.
* One person at a time should work the machine.

==Documentation==
[https://www.barudan.co.uk/documentation-en/ Manuals]
(select BEVT on this page)

[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BEVT-Z1501+CBII YouTube search results for Videos of the Z1501]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
Maker Nexus has the following frames (hoops).

Standard frames:
* 120 mm round (4.72") (quantity: 2)
* 150 mm round (5.9") (quantity: 2)
* 180 mm round (7.1") (quantity: 2)
* 158x232 mm (6.2x9.1") (quantity: 1)
* 240x240 mm (9.4x9.4") (quantity: 1)
* 300x290 mm (11.8x11.4") (quantity: 1)
* 330x438 mm (13x17.2") (quantity: 2)
Clamp frames:
* 127x305mm (5x12") (quantity: 1)
* 140x165mm (5.5x6.5") (quantity: 1)
Cap frame:
* 79x360mm (3.1x14.2") (quantity: 2)

Note that the available embroidery area is smaller than the frame size because the embroidery foot must not strike the frame. Recommended margin is 10 mm (3/8") all around.

==Settings==
The default threads we have chosen for the Barudan are listed in the following table. The display colors for the LCD are configured to match these threads. If you change out threads for a project, you must restore to the standard threads when you are done. You should not change the display colors settings at all.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Needle || Thread
|-
|1 || Madeira Rayon 1002 Snow White
|-
|2|| Madeira Rayon 1007 Amber Black
|-
|3|| Madeira Polyneon 1811 Chrome
|-
|4|| Madeira Rayon 1041 Polished Pewter
|-
|5|| Madeira Rayon 1281 Radish
|-
|6|| Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia
|-
|7 || Madeira Polyneon 1910 Florescent Strawberry
|-
|8|| Madeira Rayon 1278 Orange Icing
|-
|9|| Madeira Rayon 1171 Lemon Drop
|-
|10|| Madeira Polyneon 1850 Florescent Green2
|-
|11|| Madeira Rayon 1279 Tropical Teal
|-
|12|| Madeira Rayon 1076 True Blue
|-
|13||Madeira Rayon 1330 Bahamas Blue
|-
|14||Superior Metallics #009 Military Gold
|-
|15||Madeira Rayon 1082 Antique Ecru
|}

==Software==
Machine stitch files in the Barudan format can be loaded into the embroidery machine's memory from a USB key.
[https://www.wilcom.com/Products/TrueSizerProducts.aspx/ Wilcom TruSizer software] can be used to convert from most embroidery machine stitch file formats to the Barudan format. This software will also convert Wilcom embroidery design file formats (.emb and .art) to the Barudan machine stitch file format.
There are three versions of TruSizer:
* Web: browser-based, free
* Desktop: Windows only, free
* Pro: Windows only, $49
The Pro version is available at Maker Nexus.

To create your own embroidery files, embroidery digitizing software is required. Maker Nexus has one copy of [https://www.wilcom.com/Hatch/Products/EmbroideryDigitizer.aspx/ Wilcom Hatch Digitizer]. The Hatch software creates design files in .emb format which can be converted to Barudan stitch format using TruSizer.

===Software Documentation===
Wilcom has introductory tutorials for Hatch [https://videos.hatchembroidery.com/ here] (also on their [https://www.youtube.com/c/HatchEmbroidery/videos HatchEmbroidery YouTube channel]).

The Deer's Embroidery Legacy, a Hatch reseller, has also has [https://www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/my-e-classes/ Hatch tutorials] and administers the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HatchFacts HatchFacts facebook group].

Hatch does have an "autodigitize" function that attempts to convert a jpg into an embroidery file. It works best with simple pictures. For complex pictures, the results may not be very good.

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

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Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2021-11-28T19:31:38Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

[[File:Barudan_cropped.jpeg|400px|thumb|BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Description ==
[https://www.barudanamerica.com/ Barudan] single head machine, relatively simple for a professional system. Able to sew flats, caps and tubular goods.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Barudan - CNC embroidery}}

=== Specifications ===
* LCD screen
* Radius Cylinder Arm
* Large Field Size
* 10 million stitch capacity in 30 patterns
* CF Card slot
* USB 1.1 Compatible
* Ethernet Interface (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Serial COM port (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Standby function
* Automatic detection of top and bobbin thread breaks
* Maximum Embroidery Area: 330X500MM
* Cap Frame: 79x360mm
* Frames Max: 330x438mm
* Needles: 15
* Stitch Length: .1~12.7mm
* Speed: 1300
* Bobbin size L

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT AC 100-240 V'''
::'''WATT 0.5 KW'''
::'''PHASE 1P &emsp; 50/60 HZ'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''where'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''BEVT-Z1501 CBII'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3117897G13'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

'''Industrial Embroidery Safety'''
* The big red button is a 'STOP' button for emergency use.
* Operate only from the front. Do not load work to the machine from the back side.
* Keep your hands and face away from needles, take-up lever, trimmer, shafts, pulley, belts, gears, moving frames or any moving parts during operation. Avoid rotating hook and belt.
* Do not operate without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley belt and gear in place.
* No long necklaces, bracelets near the working machine. This includes your Maker Nexus badge. Pin back hair and avoid loose clothes and long sleeves which can get caught in gears, etc.
* One person at a time should work the machine.

==Documentation==
[https://www.barudan.co.uk/documentation-en/ Documentation]
(select BEVT on this page)

[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BEVT-Z1501+CBII YouTube search results for Videos of the Z1501]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
Maker Nexus has the following frames (hoops).

Standard frames:
* 120 mm round (4.72") (quantity: 2)
* 150 mm round (5.9") (quantity: 2)
* 180 mm round (7.1") (quantity: 2)
* 158x232 mm (6.2x9.1") (quantity: 1)
* 240x240 mm (9.4x9.4") (quantity: 1)
* 300x290 mm (11.8x11.4") (quantity: 1)
* 330x438 mm (13x17.2") (quantity: 2)
Clamp frames:
* 127x305mm (5x12") (quantity: 1)
* 140x165mm (5.5x6.5") (quantity: 1)
Cap frame:
* 79x360mm (3.1x14.2") (quantity: 2)

Note that the available embroidery area is smaller than the frame size because the embroidery foot must not strike the frame. Recommended margin is 10 mm (3/8") all around.

==Settings==
The default threads we have chosen for the Barudan are listed in the following table. The display colors for the LCD are configured to match these threads. If you change out threads for a project, you must restore to the standard threads when you are done. You should not change the display colors settings at all.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Needle || Thread
|-
|1 || Madeira Rayon 1002 Snow White
|-
|2|| Madeira Rayon 1007 Amber Black
|-
|3|| Madeira Polyneon 1811 Chrome
|-
|4|| Madeira Rayon 1041 Polished Pewter
|-
|5|| Madeira Rayon 1281 Radish
|-
|6|| Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia
|-
|7 || Madeira Polyneon 1910 Florescent Strawberry
|-
|8|| Madeira Rayon 1278 Orange Icing
|-
|9|| Madeira Rayon 1171 Lemon Drop
|-
|10|| Madeira Polyneon 1850 Florescent Green2
|-
|11|| Madeira Rayon 1279 Tropical Teal
|-
|12|| Madeira Rayon 1076 True Blue
|-
|13||Madeira Rayon 1330 Bahamas Blue
|-
|14||Superior Metallics #009 Military Gold
|-
|15||Madeira Rayon 1082 Antique Ecru
|}

==Software==
Machine stitch files in the Barudan format can be loaded into the embroidery machine's memory from a USB key.
[https://www.wilcom.com/Products/TrueSizerProducts.aspx/ Wilcom TruSizer software] can be used to convert from most embroidery machine stitch file formats to the Barudan format. This software will also convert Wilcom embroidery design file formats (.emb and .art) to the Barudan machine stitch file format.
There are three versions of TruSizer:
* Web: browser-based, free
* Desktop: Windows only, free
* Pro: Windows only, $49
The Pro version is available at Maker Nexus.

To create your own embroidery files, embroidery digitizing software is required. Maker Nexus has one copy of [https://www.wilcom.com/Hatch/Products/EmbroideryDigitizer.aspx/ Wilcom Hatch Digitizer]. The Hatch software creates design files in .emb format which can be converted to Barudan stitch format using TruSizer.

===Software Documentation===
Wilcom has introductory tutorials for Hatch [https://videos.hatchembroidery.com/ here] (also on their [https://www.youtube.com/c/HatchEmbroidery/videos HatchEmbroidery YouTube channel]).

The Deer's Embroidery Legacy, a Hatch reseller, has also has [https://www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/my-e-classes/ Hatch tutorials] and administers the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HatchFacts HatchFacts facebook group].

Hatch does have an "autodigitize" function that attempts to convert a jpg into an embroidery file. It works best with simple pictures. For complex pictures, the results may not be very good.

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S Textiles]] Equipment List

Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2021-08-28T21:06:20Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

[[File:Barudan_cropped.jpeg|400px|thumb|BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Description ==
[https://www.barudanamerica.com/ Barudan] single head machine, relatively simple for a professional system. Able to sew flats, caps and tubular goods.

=== Classes ===
{{RequiresBOSS|class=Barudan - CNC embroidery}}

=== Specifications ===
* LCD screen
* Radius Cylinder Arm
* Large Field Size
* 10 million stitch capacity in 30 patterns
* CF Card slot
* USB 1.1 Compatible
* Ethernet Interface (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Serial COM port (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Standby function
* Automatic detection of top and bobbin thread breaks
* Maximum Embroidery Area: 330X500MM
* Cap Frame: 79x360mm
* Frames Max: 330x438mm
* Needles: 15
* Stitch Length: .1~12.7mm
* Speed: 1300
* Bobbin size L

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT AC 100-240 V'''
::'''WATT 0.5 KW'''
::'''PHASE 1P &emsp; 50/60 HZ'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''where'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''BEVT-Z1501 CBII'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3117897G13'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

'''Industrial Embroidery Safety'''
* The big red button is a 'STOP' button for emergency use.
* Operate only from the front. Do not load work to the machine from the back side.
* Keep your hands and face away from needles, take-up lever, trimmer, shafts, pulley, belts, gears, moving frames or any moving parts during operation. Avoid rotating hook and belt.
* Do not operate without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley belt and gear in place.
* No long necklaces, bracelets near the working machine. This includes your Maker Nexus badge. Pin back hair and avoid loose clothes and long sleeves which can get caught in gears, etc.
* One person at a time should work the machine.

==Documentation==
[http://barudan.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BEVT_Instruction_Manual_EN.pdf Instruction Manual]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EliteProIILubrication.pdf Lubrication Instructions]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FZ0MR31-BEVT-Z1501CBII.pdf Parts List]

[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BEVT-Z1501+CBII YouTube search results for Videos of the Z1501]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
Maker Nexus has the following frames (hoops).

Standard frames:
* 120 mm round (4.72") (quantity: 2)
* 150 mm round (5.9") (quantity: 2)
* 180 mm round (7.1") (quantity: 2)
* 158x232 mm (6.2x9.1") (quantity: 1)
* 240x240 mm (9.4x9.4") (quantity: 1)
* 300x290 mm (11.8x11.4") (quantity: 1)
* 330x438 mm (13x17.2") (quantity: 2)
Clamp frames:
* 127x305mm (5x12") (quantity: 1)
* 140x165mm (5.5x6.5") (quantity: 1)
Cap frame:
* 79x360mm (3.1x14.2") (quantity: 2)

Note that the available embroidery area is smaller than the frame size because the embroidery foot must not strike the frame. Recommended margin is 10 mm (3/8") all around.

==Settings==
The default threads we have chosen for the Barudan are listed in the following table. The display colors for the LCD are configured to match these threads. If you change out threads for a project, you must restore to the standard threads when you are done. You should not change the display colors settings at all.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Needle || Thread
|-
|1 || Madeira Rayon 1002 Snow White
|-
|2|| Madeira Rayon 1007 Amber Black
|-
|3|| Madeira Polyneon 1811 Chrome
|-
|4|| Madeira Rayon 1041 Polished Pewter
|-
|5|| Madeira Rayon 1281 Radish
|-
|6|| Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia
|-
|7 || Madeira Polyneon 1910 Florescent Strawberry
|-
|8|| Madeira Rayon 1278 Orange Icing
|-
|9|| Madeira Rayon 1171 Lemon Drop
|-
|10|| Madeira Polyneon 1850 Florescent Green2
|-
|11|| Madeira Rayon 1279 Tropical Teal
|-
|12|| Madeira Rayon 1076 True Blue
|-
|13||Madeira Rayon 1330 Bahamas Blue
|-
|14||Superior Metallics #009 Military Gold
|-
|15||Madeira Rayon 1082 Antique Ecru
|}

==Software==
Machine stitch files in the Barudan format can be loaded into the embroidery machine's memory from a USB key.
[https://www.wilcom.com/Products/TrueSizerProducts.aspx/ Wilcom TruSizer software] can be used to convert from most embroidery machine stitch file formats to the Barudan format. This software will also convert Wilcom embroidery design file formats (.emb and .art) to the Barudan machine stitch file format.
There are three versions of TruSizer:
* Web: browser-based, free
* Desktop: Windows only, free
* Pro: Windows only, $49
The Pro version is available at Maker Nexus.

To create your own embroidery files, embroidery digitizing software is required. Maker Nexus has one copy of [https://www.wilcom.com/Hatch/Products/EmbroideryDigitizer.aspx/ Wilcom Hatch Digitizer]. The Hatch software creates design files in .emb format which can be converted to Barudan stitch format using TruSizer.

===Software Documentation===
Wilcom has introductory tutorials for Hatch [https://videos.hatchembroidery.com/ here] (also on their [https://www.youtube.com/c/HatchEmbroidery/videos HatchEmbroidery YouTube channel]).

The Deer's Embroidery Legacy, a Hatch reseller, has also has [https://www.digitizingmadeeasy.com/my-e-classes/ Hatch tutorials] and administers the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/HatchFacts HatchFacts facebook group].

Hatch does have an "autodigitize" function that attempts to convert a jpg into an embroidery file. It works best with simple pictures. For complex pictures, the results may not be very good.

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S Textiles]] Equipment List

Philip Earl Ettel

2021-02-15T01:56:25Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

When Phil died his daughter sold the contents of his machine shop to Maker Nexus for a very good price. Phil wanted his machines to go to schools or educational institutions. Thank you Phil. Your machines have a good home and will help to train many people.

==Philip Earl Ettel==

5/24/1930 - 12/13/2014

Phil desired the possessions of his life to live on through education so that others could also find their niche in life.

At the tail end of WW2, Phil, as he said, “I was always grateful to have served in the U.S. Navy and learned my niche in life aboard the USS Prairie, destroyer tender.” In the belly of this ship he had a machine shop, to this he added two other passions of life, a dark room and his violin.

Returning stateside, he flew his plane from Napa to Livermore Rad Lab employed as a mechanical engineer making nuclear bombs during the Cold War. The importance of family caused his desire to work closer to home after flying his plane blindly through fog. Working in the Bay Area for many years enabled him to play the violin in the Napa, Vallejo, Oakland and San Francisco symphonies. In his semi-retirement years he built a machine shop and worked from home.

It may be of surprise to know the greatest gift of a man with so many talents was his insight of knowing what others needed by helping and counseling, through his gift of giving of himself to others, especially youth.

MN Thanks You

2021-02-15T01:55:49Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

A number of people have made significant contributions to Maker Nexus. We have started this page to document some of those stories. Not everyone wants their story to be listed on our public wiki, but some do. If you have made a difference in our organization in some way you are welcome to write your story here - or contact one of our staff and we'll talk to you about it and write it up ourselves.

We, and the entire community, are very thankful for our wonderful donors, volunteers, board members, and staff.

* [[Philip Earl Ettel]]

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2020-03-22T21:22:29Z

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User talk:Barbaraclemmensen

2020-03-22T21:04:07Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

does this actually work? [[User:Barbaraclemmensen|Barbaraclemmensen]] ([[User talk:Barbaraclemmensen|talk]]) 17:03, 22 March 2020 (EDT)
:what happens with 3 tildes?[[User:Barbaraclemmensen|Barbaraclemmensen]] ([[User talk:Barbaraclemmensen|talk]])

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2020-03-22T21:03:08Z

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does this actually work? [[User:Barbaraclemmensen|Barbaraclemmensen]] ([[User talk:Barbaraclemmensen|talk]]) 17:03, 22 March 2020 (EDT)

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Hi! I'm Barbara Clemmensen

US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter

2020-01-04T01:39:32Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Software */

[[File:full_image.jpg|400px|thumb|left|US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter]]
<br clear="all">

== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Specifications ===
''TBW''

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''Voltage: 85-264V'''
::'''Current: 1A'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-210_US_Cutter_MH871-MK2_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_194035_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|US Cutter MH871-MK2 Name Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''MH871-MK2'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''MH18032023D'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-719'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

''TBW''

==Documentation==
[https://www.uscuttersupport.com/downloads/Support_PDF/CutterSetup/MH/MH_Manual.pdf Manufacturer's manual]

Some videos from USCutter:

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztL6__5y7o Setup and Installation of the MH Series Vinyl Cutter]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQjgksP6HM USCutter Presents: How Do I Cut a Sign Using a Vinyl Cutter?]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Software==
VinylMaster Cut v4.0 USCutter Edition by Future Corporation

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter

2020-01-04T01:39:11Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Settings */

[[File:full_image.jpg|400px|thumb|left|US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter]]
<br clear="all">

== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Specifications ===
''TBW''

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''Voltage: 85-264V'''
::'''Current: 1A'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-210_US_Cutter_MH871-MK2_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_194035_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|US Cutter MH871-MK2 Name Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''MH871-MK2'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''MH18032023D'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-719'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

''TBW''

==Documentation==
[https://www.uscuttersupport.com/downloads/Support_PDF/CutterSetup/MH/MH_Manual.pdf Manufacturer's manual]

Some videos from USCutter:

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztL6__5y7o Setup and Installation of the MH Series Vinyl Cutter]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQjgksP6HM USCutter Presents: How Do I Cut a Sign Using a Vinyl Cutter?]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Software==
''TBE''

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter

2020-01-04T01:38:39Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Settings */

[[File:full_image.jpg|400px|thumb|left|US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter]]
<br clear="all">

== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Specifications ===
''TBW''

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''Voltage: 85-264V'''
::'''Current: 1A'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:MN-210_US_Cutter_MH871-MK2_NamePlate_IMG_20190314_194035_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|US Cutter MH871-MK2 Name Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''MH871-MK2'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''MH18032023D'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-719'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

''TBW''

==Documentation==
[https://www.uscuttersupport.com/downloads/Support_PDF/CutterSetup/MH/MH_Manual.pdf Manufacturer's manual]

Some videos from USCutter:

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztL6__5y7o Setup and Installation of the MH Series Vinyl Cutter]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSQjgksP6HM USCutter Presents: How Do I Cut a Sign Using a Vinyl Cutter?]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
VinylMaster Cut v4.0 USCutter Edition by Future Corporation

==Software==
''TBE''

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2019-10-06T19:17:08Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Materials, Tooling, Accessories */

[[File:Barudan_cropped.jpeg|400px|thumb|BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Description ==
[https://www.barudanamerica.com/ Barudan] single head machine, relatively simple for a professional system. Able to sew flats, caps and tubular goods.

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===
* LCD screen
* Radius Cylinder Arm
* Large Field Size
* 10 million stitch capacity in 30 patterns
* CF Card slot
* USB 1.1 Compatible
* Ethernet Interface (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Serial COM port (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Standby function
* Automatic detection of top and bobbin thread breaks
* Maximum Embroidery Area: 330X500MM
* Cap Frame: 79x360mm
* Frames Max: 330x438mm
* Needles: 15
* Stitch Length: .1~12.7mm
* Speed: 1300
* Bobbin size L

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT AC 100-240 V'''
::'''WATT 0.5 KW'''
::'''PHASE 1P &emsp; 50/60 HZ'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''where'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''BEVT-Z1501 CBII'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3117897G13'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

'''Industrial Embroidery Safety'''
* The big red button is a 'STOP' button for emergency use.
* Operate only from the front. Do not load work to the machine from the back side.
* Keep your hands and face away from needles, take-up lever, trimmer, shafts, pulley, belts, gears, moving frames or any moving parts during operation. Avoid rotating hook and belt.
* Do not operate without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley belt and gear in place.
* No long necklaces, bracelets near the working machine. Pin back hair and avoid loose clothes and long sleeves which can get caught in gears, etc.
* One person at a time should work the machine.

==Documentation==
[http://barudan.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BEVT_Instruction_Manual_EN.pdf Instruction Manual]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EliteProIILubrication.pdf Lubrication Instructions]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FZ0MR31-BEVT-Z1501CBII.pdf Parts List]

[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BEVT-Z1501+CBII YouTube search results for Videos of the Z1501]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
Maker Nexus has the following frames (hoops).

Standard frames:
* 120 mm round (4.72") (quantity: 2)
* 150 mm round (5.9") (quantity: 2)
* 180 mm round (7.1") (quantity: 2)
* 158x232 mm (6.2x9.1") (quantity: 1)
* 240x240 mm (9.4x9.4") (quantity: 1)
* 330x438 mm (13x17.2") (quantity: 2)
Clamp frames:
* 127x305mm (5x12") (quantity: 1)
* 140x165mm (5.5x6.5") (quantity: 1)
Cap frame:
* 79x360mm (3.1x14.2") (quantity: 2)

Note that the available embroidery area is smaller than the frame size because the embroidery foot must not strike the frame. Recommended margin is 10 mm (3/8") all around.

==Settings==
The default threads we have chosen for the Barudan are listed in the following table. The display colors for the LCD are configured to match these threads. If you change out threads for a project, you must restore to the standard threads when you are done. You should not change the display colors settings at all.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Needle || Thread
|-
|1 || Madeira Rayon 1002 Snow White
|-
|2|| Madeira Rayon 1007 Amber Black
|-
|3|| Madeira Polyneon 1811 Chrome
|-
|4|| Madeira Rayon 1041 Polished Pewter
|-
|5|| Madeira Rayon 1281 Radish
|-
|6|| Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia
|-
|7 || Madeira Polyneon 1910 Florescent Strawberry
|-
|8|| Madeira Rayon 1278 Orange Icing
|-
|9|| Madeira Rayon 1171 Lemon Drop
|-
|10|| Madeira Polyneon 1850 Florescent Green2
|-
|11|| Madeira Rayon 1279 Tropical Teal
|-
|12|| Madeira Rayon 1076 True Blue
|-
|13||Madeira Rayon 1330 Bahamas Blue
|-
|14||Superior Metallics #009 Military Gold
|-
|15||Madeira Rayon 1082 Antique Ecru
|}

==Software==
Machine stitch files in the Barudan format can be loaded into the embroidery machine's memory from a USB key.
[https://www.wilcom.com/Products/TrueSizerProducts.aspx/ Wilcom TruSizer software] can be used to convert from most embroidery machine stitch file formats to the Barudan format. This software will also convert Wilcom embroidery design file formats (.emb and .art) to the Barudan machine stitch file format.
There are three versions of TruSizer:
* Web: browser-based, free
* Desktop: Windows only, free
* Pro: Windows only, $49
The Pro version is available at Maker Nexus.

To create your own embroidery files, embroidery digitizing software is required. Maker Nexus has one copy of [https://www.wilcom.com/Hatch/Products/EmbroideryDigitizer.aspx/ Wilcom Hatch Digitizer]. The Hatch software creates design files in .emb format which can be converted to Barudan stitch format using TruSizer.

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S Textiles]] Equipment List

Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2019-10-03T21:03:36Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Settings */

[[File:Barudan_cropped.jpeg|400px|thumb|BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Description ==
[https://www.barudanamerica.com/ Barudan] single head machine, relatively simple for a professional system. Able to sew flats, caps and tubular goods.

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===
* LCD screen
* Radius Cylinder Arm
* Large Field Size
* 10 million stitch capacity in 30 patterns
* CF Card slot
* USB 1.1 Compatible
* Ethernet Interface (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Serial COM port (board required, MN does not have this option)
* Standby function
* Automatic detection of top and bobbin thread breaks
* Maximum Embroidery Area: 330X500MM
* Cap Frame: 79x360mm
* Frames Max: 330x438mm
* Needles: 15
* Stitch Length: .1~12.7mm
* Speed: 1300
* Bobbin size L

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''VOLT AC 100-240 V'''
::'''WATT 0.5 KW'''
::'''PHASE 1P &emsp; 50/60 HZ'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">

===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:serialnumberplate.jpg|300px|thumb|right|toolname Serial Number Plate]]
* ''Location: '' '''where'''
* ''Model Number: '' '''BEVT-Z1501 CBII'''
* ''Serial Number: '' '''3117897G13'''
* ''MN Asset Number: '' '''mnAN'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

'''Industrial Embroidery Safety'''
* The big red button is a 'STOP' button for emergency use.
* Operate only from the front. Do not load work to the machine from the back side.
* Keep your hands and face away from needles, take-up lever, trimmer, shafts, pulley, belts, gears, moving frames or any moving parts during operation. Avoid rotating hook and belt.
* Do not operate without the protective covers for the shaft, pulley belt and gear in place.
* No long necklaces, bracelets near the working machine. Pin back hair and avoid loose clothes and long sleeves which can get caught in gears, etc.
* One person at a time should work the machine.

==Documentation==
[http://barudan.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BEVT_Instruction_Manual_EN.pdf Instruction Manual]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EliteProIILubrication.pdf Lubrication Instructions]

[https://www.barudanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FZ0MR31-BEVT-Z1501CBII.pdf Parts List]

[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BEVT-Z1501+CBII YouTube search results for Videos of the Z1501]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
Maker Nexus has the following frames (hoops).

Standard frames:
* 12mm round (quantity: 2)
* 15mm round (quantity: 2)
* 18mm round (quantity: 2)
* 240x240 mm (quantity: 1)
* 330x438 mm (quantity: 2)
Clamp frames:
* 305x127mm (quantity: 1)
* 165x140mm (quantity: 1)
Cap frame:
* 79x360mm (quantity: 2)

Note that the available embroidery area is smaller than the frame size because the embroidery foot must not strike the frame.

==Settings==
The default threads we have chosen for the Barudan are listed in the following table. The display colors for the LCD are configured to match these threads. If you change out threads for a project, you must restore to the standard threads when you are done. You should not change the display colors settings at all.

{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Needle || Thread
|-
|1 || Madeira Rayon 1002 Snow White
|-
|2|| Madeira Rayon 1007 Amber Black
|-
|3|| Madeira Polyneon 1811 Chrome
|-
|4|| Madeira Rayon 1041 Polished Pewter
|-
|5|| Madeira Rayon 1281 Radish
|-
|6|| Madeira Rayon 1110 Fuchsia
|-
|7 || Madeira Polyneon 1910 Florescent Strawberry
|-
|8|| Madeira Rayon 1278 Orange Icing
|-
|9|| Madeira Rayon 1171 Lemon Drop
|-
|10|| Madeira Polyneon 1850 Florescent Green2
|-
|11|| Madeira Rayon 1279 Tropical Teal
|-
|12|| Madeira Rayon 1076 True Blue
|-
|13||Madeira Rayon 1330 Bahamas Blue
|-
|14||Superior Metallics #009 Military Gold
|-
|15||Madeira Rayon 1082 Antique Ecru
|}

==Software==
Machine stitch files in the Barudan format can be loaded into the embroidery machine's memory from a USB key.
[https://www.wilcom.com/Products/TrueSizerProducts.aspx/ Wilcom TruSizer software] can be used to convert from most embroidery machine stitch file formats to the Barudan format. This software will also convert Wilcom embroidery design file formats (.emb and .art) to the Barudan machine stitch file format.
There are three versions of TruSizer:
* Web: browser-based, free
* Desktop: Windows only, free
* Pro: Windows only, $49
The Pro version is available at Maker Nexus.

To create your own embroidery files, embroidery digitizing software is required. Maker Nexus has one copy of [https://www.wilcom.com/Hatch/Products/EmbroideryDigitizer.aspx/ Wilcom Hatch Digitizer]. The Hatch software creates design files in .emb format which can be converted to Barudan stitch format using TruSizer.

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

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Template:SewingMachineSafety

2019-09-29T19:21:38Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

For any sewing machine:

# Keep your eye on the needle while sewing.
# Keep your fingers away from all moving parts. Do not touch handwheel, thread takeup levers, needles etc.
# Do not let anything obstruct the moving parts: foot pedals, levers, needles, etc.
# Use care when pushing or pulling fabric when sewing so you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break. Broken needles fly unpredictably and may travel long distances.
# Remove pins before the machine sews over them. They blunt or dull the needle and can causing timing problems.
# Make sure the needle isn't moving, is at it's highest point, and the take-up lever is up before you remove fabric to avoid needle deflection.
# Avoid loose clothing or long sleeves that might get caught in the work.
# If a needle becomes bent or breaks, report it.
# Turn off the power switch when:
## Operation is complete
## Replacing or removing the needle or presser foot
## Leaving the machine unattended
# Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord for these situations:
## Power failure during use
## Servicing the machine

{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}

Template:SewingMachineSafety

2019-09-29T19:14:37Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine

2019-09-29T06:05:10Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

MN Design Style Guidelines

2019-09-27T04:52:12Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

== Fonts ==
* Futura and Futura Light
* Nearest Google Docs equivalent - Nunito

== Colors ==
;Logo Color: #52837d Wintergreen Dream <span style="background:#52837d">This is a test patch</span>
:Don't use as a background with black lettering, it's too dark. It's suitable behind white letters.

;Light Background Color: #8fe6db <span style="background:#8fe6db">This is a test patch</span>
:A lighter version of Logo Color can be used in documents against white or black. Don't use it behind the MN Logo.

==Additional colors for web site==
;Big Titles: #E5B216 Urobilin <span style="background:#E5B216">This is a test patch</span>

;Accent: #B5BD89 Sage <span style="background:#B5BD89">This is a test patch</span>

;Accent2: #AE8CA3 Lilac Luster <span style="background:#AE8CA3">This is a test patch</span>

;Accent3: #DFBE99 Pale Gold <span style="background:#DFBE99">This is a test patch</span>

==Color Design Site==
This color palette was designed at [https://coolors.co Coolors]

[[Category:Maker Nexus Makerspace]]

Projects/Members

2019-09-07T06:56:40Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Wiki Member Links */

= Wiki Member Links =

We don't want to host a ton of photos here. Instead this is a place to put a link or two out to places where you maintain some images...

== Jim Schrempp ==

*[http://www.shrimpware.com Shrimpware] is the high level entry to all my maker stuff.
*[http://www.jimschrempp.com/about_me/maker_jim.htm My personal site] has a page with photos and explanations of projects.
*I have several [http://www.instructables.com/member/jschrempp/ Instructables] - including one that won second place!

== Larry Gallagher ==

I have a [https://photos.app.goo.gl/N0JcrtXJuWWa9HnK2 Google Photo gallery] of my woodworking projects. Many were made in a home shop, others at various maker spaces in the Bay Area.

== Barbara Clemmensen ==

I have a [https://www.pinterest.com/bclemmen9/embroidery-sewing-projects/2019/ Pinterest Board] with pictures of my embroidery and sewing projects.

Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine

2019-09-07T05:12:12Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Tips & Tricks */

[[File:Espire.jpg|400px|thumb|Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine]]
== Description ==

Computerized Sewing machine with:
* 53 utility stitches
* 4 alphabets
* 112 decorative stitches
* Drop-in bobbin
* Free arm
* Lateral stitch (straight and zig-zag only)
* Needle up/down setting
* Automatic thread cutter
* One-step button hole
* Adjustable stitch length and width
* Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
* Adjustable needle position
* Semi-automatic threading
* Removable accessory storage

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===

* ''Sewing Spec: ''
::'''Bobbin Size L'''
::'''7 mm maximum stitch width'''

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''120V ~ 60Hz 1A'''
::'''LAMP MAX 12V 5W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:Baby_Lock_ESp_Sewing_Machine_Plates_IMG1_20190314_193659_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Baby Lock Éspire Name Plate and Serial Number]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
*''Model Number: '' '''ESp'''
*''Serial Number: '' '''E1B142303'''
*''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-742'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}
{{SewingMachineSafety}}

==Documentation==
We have the ESP model of the BabyLock Éspire, not the newer, fancier BLSR model.

Manuals for the ESP model are not readily available, but the Brother PC6000 is actually the same machine, so those manuals are linked here:

* [https://www.brother-usa.com/virdata/content/en-us/had/consumer/usersmanual/um_pc_6000_en_2572.pdf Operations Guide]
* [https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/brother/product-catalog-media/documents/2018/04/20/06/48/pm_pc_6000_en_4316.pdf Parts Catalog]

A hard-copy Service Manual is also available.

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
The foot pedal is optional. If it is not plugged in, the machine is controlled by the start stop button on the head above the needle.

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine

2019-09-07T05:08:34Z

Barbaraclemmensen:

Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine

2019-09-07T02:08:17Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Documentation */

[[File:Espire.jpg|400px|thumb|Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine]]
== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''120V ~ 60Hz 1A'''
::'''LAMP MAX 12V 5W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:Baby_Lock_ESp_Sewing_Machine_Plates_IMG1_20190314_193659_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Baby Lock Éspire Name Plate and Serial Number]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
*''Model Number: '' '''ESp'''
*''Serial Number: '' '''E1B142303'''
*''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-742'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}
{{SewingMachineSafety}}

==Documentation==
We have the ESP model of the BabyLock Espire, not the newer BLSR model.

Manuals for the ESP model are not readily available, but the Brother PC6000 is actually the same machine, so those manuals are linked here:

* [https://www.brother-usa.com/virdata/content/en-us/had/consumer/usersmanual/um_pc_6000_en_2572.pdf Operations Guide]
* [https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/brother/product-catalog-media/documents/2018/04/20/06/48/pm_pc_6000_en_4316.pdf Parts Catalog]

A hard-copy Service Manual is also available.

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine

2019-09-07T02:05:52Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Documentation */

[[File:Espire.jpg|400px|thumb|Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine]]
== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''120V ~ 60Hz 1A'''
::'''LAMP MAX 12V 5W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:Baby_Lock_ESp_Sewing_Machine_Plates_IMG1_20190314_193659_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Baby Lock Éspire Name Plate and Serial Number]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
*''Model Number: '' '''ESp'''
*''Serial Number: '' '''E1B142303'''
*''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-742'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}
{{SewingMachineSafety}}

==Documentation==
We have the ESP model of the BabyLock Espire, not the newer BLSR model.

Manuals for the ESP model are not readily available, but the Brother PC6000 is actually the same machine, so those manuals are linked here:

* [https://www.brother-usa.com/virdata/content/en-us/had/consumer/usersmanual/um_pc_6000_en_2572.pdf Operations Guide]
* [https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/brother/product-catalog-media/documents/2018/04/20/06/48/pm_pc_6000_en_4316.pdf Parts Catalog]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine

2019-09-07T02:04:53Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Documentation */

[[File:Espire.jpg|400px|thumb|Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine]]
== Description ==

''TBW''

=== Classes ===
''TBW''

=== Specifications ===

* ''Electrical spec: ''
::'''120V ~ 60Hz 1A'''
::'''LAMP MAX 12V 5W'''

<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
===MN Asset Details===
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
[[File:Baby_Lock_ESp_Sewing_Machine_Plates_IMG1_20190314_193659_reduced.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Baby Lock Éspire Name Plate and Serial Number]]
* ''Location: '' '''Textile Area'''
*''Model Number: '' '''ESp'''
*''Serial Number: '' '''E1B142303'''
*''MN Asset Number: '' '''MN-742'''
<br clear="all">
</div></div>

==Safety Specifics==
{{AllSafetyRulesApply}}
{{SewingMachineSafety}}

==Documentation==
We have the ESP model of the BabyLock Espire, not the newer BLSR model. Manuals for the ESP model are not readily available, but the Brother PC6000 is actually the same machine, so those manuals are linked here:

* [https://www.brother-usa.com/virdata/content/en-us/had/consumer/usersmanual/um_pc_6000_en_2572.pdf Operations Guide]
* [https://www.brother-usa.com/-/media/brother/product-catalog-media/documents/2018/04/20/06/48/pm_pc_6000_en_4316.pdf Parts Catalog]

==Materials, Tooling, Accessories==
''TBW''

==Settings==
''TBW''

==Tips & Tricks==
''TBW''

Back to [[MN-S_Textiles]] Equipment List

MN Textiles

2019-09-07T01:57:42Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Standard Sewing Machines */

== Overview ==

Welcome to the Textiles Area. We have a pretty good selection of machines.

Our [[Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine|Consew 206RB-4 walking foot industrial sewing machine]] is good for sewing heavy materials such as leather and canvas. We swapped out the clutch motor for a servo, so the machine is now much easier to use. Most home machines come with servo motors—just ''much'' smaller than the one on the Consew.

There is a [[Baby Lock BL450 Serger Sewing Machine|Bablylock Lauren]] 4-thread serger.

We have [[#Standard Sewing Machines|6 regular sewing machines]]. Each machine is a little different, from a good solid old workhorse to a newer Baby Lock with some computerized stitches.

We do have an older [[Singer Quantum Futura Embroidery Machine|Singer Futura embroidery machine]], but we need to find someone with the right touch to get the importing of designs working. We have also recently acquired a professional grade [[Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine|Barudan embroidery machine]] on long-term loan.

You can use our [[US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter|vinyl cutter]] to make signs or window decals or designs to press onto T-shirts and tote bags with our [[FancierStudio QX-A1 15" x 15" Heat Press|heat press]].

=== Material and Thread ===

We've provided tub of fabric from [https://www.fabmo.org/ Fabmo] (Look under the tables in the clean room) and there are variety of thread about in labeled drawers.

=== Tools ===

To support your project we have basic sewing notions - measuring/cutting mats, work tables, and a variety of scissors, rotary cutters, etc.

A steam iron and ironing board are available for pressing and finishing your pieces.

There are bobbins available for the sewing machines, please insure you use the right one for the right machine. All MN bobbins stay at MN. If you want to use your own thread, then you'll probably want to invest in a few bobbins. They can be found very inexpensively.

=== Leatherworking ===

There are some basic leather tools, anvils, rivets, snaps, and a great grommet setter.

There a couple of tubs of leather scraps, ask around if you can't find them.

=== Safety ===

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

== Industrial Sewing Machine ==
[[Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Standard Sewing Machines ==
[[Baby Lock Decorator's Choice Sewing Machine]]

[[Baby Lock Éspire Sewing Machine]]

[[Montgomery Ward UHT J1940 Sewing Machine]]

[[Singer 1027 Sewing Machine]]

[[White 1730 Quilt 'N Sew Sewing Machine]]

[[White 1735 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine]]

== Serger ==
[[Baby Lock BL450 Serger Sewing Machine]]

== Embroidery Machines ==
[[Singer Quantum Futura Embroidery Machine]]

[[Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Vinyl Cutter ==
[[US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter]]

== Heat Press ==
[[FancierStudio QX-A1 15" x 15" Heat Press]]

== Steam Iron ==
[[Sunbeam Steam Master Iron]]

MN Textiles

2019-09-07T01:57:08Z

Barbaraclemmensen: /* Standard Sewing Machines */

== Overview ==

Welcome to the Textiles Area. We have a pretty good selection of machines.

Our [[Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine|Consew 206RB-4 walking foot industrial sewing machine]] is good for sewing heavy materials such as leather and canvas. We swapped out the clutch motor for a servo, so the machine is now much easier to use. Most home machines come with servo motors—just ''much'' smaller than the one on the Consew.

There is a [[Baby Lock BL450 Serger Sewing Machine|Bablylock Lauren]] 4-thread serger.

We have [[#Standard Sewing Machines|6 regular sewing machines]]. Each machine is a little different, from a good solid old workhorse to a newer Baby Lock with some computerized stitches.

We do have an older [[Singer Quantum Futura Embroidery Machine|Singer Futura embroidery machine]], but we need to find someone with the right touch to get the importing of designs working. We have also recently acquired a professional grade [[Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine|Barudan embroidery machine]] on long-term loan.

You can use our [[US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter|vinyl cutter]] to make signs or window decals or designs to press onto T-shirts and tote bags with our [[FancierStudio QX-A1 15" x 15" Heat Press|heat press]].

=== Material and Thread ===

We've provided tub of fabric from [https://www.fabmo.org/ Fabmo] (Look under the tables in the clean room) and there are variety of thread about in labeled drawers.

=== Tools ===

To support your project we have basic sewing notions - measuring/cutting mats, work tables, and a variety of scissors, rotary cutters, etc.

A steam iron and ironing board are available for pressing and finishing your pieces.

There are bobbins available for the sewing machines, please insure you use the right one for the right machine. All MN bobbins stay at MN. If you want to use your own thread, then you'll probably want to invest in a few bobbins. They can be found very inexpensively.

=== Leatherworking ===

There are some basic leather tools, anvils, rivets, snaps, and a great grommet setter.

There a couple of tubs of leather scraps, ask around if you can't find them.

=== Safety ===

{{SewingMachineSafety}}

== Industrial Sewing Machine ==
[[Consew 206RB-4 Walking Foot Industrial Sewing Machine]]

== Standard Sewing Machines ==
[[Baby Lock Decorator's Choice Sewing Machine]]

[[Baby Lock Éspire ESP Sewing Machine]]

[[Montgomery Ward UHT J1940 Sewing Machine]]

[[Singer 1027 Sewing Machine]]

[[White 1730 Quilt 'N Sew Sewing Machine]]

[[White 1735 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine]]

== Serger ==
[[Baby Lock BL450 Serger Sewing Machine]]

== Embroidery Machines ==
[[Singer Quantum Futura Embroidery Machine]]

[[Barudan BEVT Elite Pro II 15-Thread Embroidery Machine]]

== Vinyl Cutter ==
[[US Cutter MH871-MK2 30" Vinyl Cutter]]

== Heat Press ==
[[FancierStudio QX-A1 15" x 15" Heat Press]]

== Steam Iron ==
[[Sunbeam Steam Master Iron]]