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This page contains links to all the shop sectors. Those pages have information about equipment in each.
This page contains links to all the shop sectors. Those pages have information about equipment in each.


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Our equipment can be both dangerous and delicate. Before we can let you run a machine by yourself, we need to make sure you can operate it safely and correctly.
Our equipment can be both dangerous and delicate. Before we can let you run a machine by yourself, we need to make sure you can operate it safely and correctly.


==Check-off==
==Classes==
 
If you have never used a piece of equipment, or feel that you need a brush up on it, we offer single session Equipment Training classes to take you from "I know nothing" to "let me at it!". You can view all of our classes and sign up on our [http://makernexus.org/classes Classes Page].
If you already know how to use a certain machine, then you only need to pass a short check-off test to be certified. For instance, if you say you know how to use the Epilog laser cutter, then we'll ask you to create and cut a small item while we observe you. We'll ask you about basic laser cutter safety. If you pass this check-off then you will be approved to reserve the machine. Pretty simple, pretty quick.


You can get tested anytime we are open, subject to a proctor being available. You can also arrange for a proctor to give you the check-off test by using Slack. (If you don't know this easy online tool, we will help you get going.)
Classes are offered periodically depending on the tool, from once a month to multiple times a week. If you can't find a class time that works with your schedule, please drop a message in the #class-requests channel in Slack, or email training @ makernexus.org. We'll work to find a time when an instructor is available.


==Class==
=Shop Areas=
If you have never used a piece of equipment, or feel that you need a brush up on it, we offer regular short classes to take you from "I know nothing" to "let me at it!". We will advertise these to our members. Members can also arrange for a class at a specific time through Slack. Once enough people express interest on Slack, an instructor will arrange to teach it. We are ready to offer them frequently at first as we know lots of people need these to get going. So if you want to learn to use the Prusa 3D printer, go to the #3dprinters channel in Slack and post "I'd like to arrange for a 3D printer class."
In each area we give some information about the specific machines we have. Some pages have more information than others. If you know about these machines, we invite you to edit this wiki to add more information. Click on the area below to go to that page.


=Sectors=
* [[MN Woodshop|Woodshop]]
In each sector we give some information about the specific machines we have. Some pages have more information than others. If you know about these machines, we invite you to edit this wiki to add more information.
* [[MN Metal Shop|Metal Shop]]
* [[MN Electronics|Electronics]]
* [[MN 3D Printers|3D Printers]]
* [[MN Textiles|Textiles]]
* [[MN Laser Cutters|Laser Cutters]]
* [[MN Paper and Foam|Paper and Foam]]
* [[MN Software|Software]]
* [[MN Office Equipment|Office Equipment]]


* [[MN-S Wood Shop|Wood Shop]]
* [[MN Equipment Offline|Equipment we have that isn't ready yet]]
* [[MN-S Metalshop|Metalshop]]
* [[MN-S Electronics|Electronics]]
* [[MN-S 3D Printers|3D Printers]]
* [[MN-S Textiles|Textiles]]
* [[MN-S Laser Cutters|Laser Cutters]]
* [[MN-S Software|Software]]
* [[MN-S Office Equipment|Office Equipment]]


=Template=
=Template=
If you are interested in adding documentation for equipment in the Maker Nexus Sunnyvale Makerspace, please use the following format to do so as much as is feasible.
If you are interested in adding documentation for equipment in the Maker Nexus Sunnyvale Makerspace, please use the following format to do so as much as is feasible.
*[[MN-S Equipment Template]]
* [[MN Equipment Template]]


=Other=
=Other=
Paint Booth - We do not, and will not, have one. The rules, permits, and regulations necessary for setting one up are very onerous. If using VOC based paints the EPA requires recording and reporting of every ounce of material used and can fine up to $10k/day for failure to track. This tracking is easy in a production environment but extremely difficult in a shared use space like MN.
A note on [[Power cord tags]]
A note on [[Power cord tags]]


[[MN Decommissioned Equipment]]
Some equipment formerly, but no longer, at Maker Nexus is listed in [[:Category:MN Decommissioned Equipment]]

Latest revision as of 18:04, 6 March 2025


This page contains links to all the shop sectors. Those pages have information about equipment in each.

Be approved to use the equipment

Our equipment can be both dangerous and delicate. Before we can let you run a machine by yourself, we need to make sure you can operate it safely and correctly.

Classes

If you have never used a piece of equipment, or feel that you need a brush up on it, we offer single session Equipment Training classes to take you from "I know nothing" to "let me at it!". You can view all of our classes and sign up on our Classes Page.

Classes are offered periodically depending on the tool, from once a month to multiple times a week. If you can't find a class time that works with your schedule, please drop a message in the #class-requests channel in Slack, or email training @ makernexus.org. We'll work to find a time when an instructor is available.

Shop Areas

In each area we give some information about the specific machines we have. Some pages have more information than others. If you know about these machines, we invite you to edit this wiki to add more information. Click on the area below to go to that page.

Template

If you are interested in adding documentation for equipment in the Maker Nexus Sunnyvale Makerspace, please use the following format to do so as much as is feasible.

Other

Paint Booth - We do not, and will not, have one. The rules, permits, and regulations necessary for setting one up are very onerous. If using VOC based paints the EPA requires recording and reporting of every ounce of material used and can fine up to $10k/day for failure to track. This tracking is easy in a production environment but extremely difficult in a shared use space like MN.

A note on Power cord tags

Some equipment formerly, but no longer, at Maker Nexus is listed in Category:MN Decommissioned Equipment