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=Welcome to the Maker Nexus Wiki= | |||
[http://makernexus.org '''Maker Nexus'''] is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace makerspace] in Sunnyvale, California. This Wiki provides information about our Maker Nexus facility, the programs we offer, tips and tricks for making things, and other maker spaces. | [http://makernexus.org '''Maker Nexus'''] is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace makerspace] in Sunnyvale, California. This Wiki provides information about our [[Maker Nexus Makerspace|Maker Nexus facility]], our [https://www.makernexus.com/the-team team], the programs we offer, tips and tricks for making things, and other maker spaces. | ||
== | =About Maker Nexus= | ||
| | * [[Maker Nexus Equipment]] | ||
| | * [https://www.makernexus.com/calendarmonthview Upcoming classes and events calendar] | ||
| | * Our [[Maker Store]] where you can buy some of the things our members make | ||
* Our well-known [[MN COVID Response|COVID shield making effort]] | |||
* [[MN Member Dashboard|Member Dashboard]] | |||
* [[Projects/Members|Member Projects]] | |||
==Main areas== | |||
* [[MN Woodshop]] | |||
* Guidelines | |||
** [[Aisles|Keeping aisles clear]] | |||
=Maker Tools and Tips= | |||
* [[Laser Cutters]] | * [[Laser Cutters]] | ||
* [[3D Printing and Modeling]] | * [[3D Printing and Modeling]] | ||
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* [[Textiles]] | * [[Textiles]] | ||
==Maker Supplies== | |||
* [[Supply Sources]] | * [[Supply Sources]] | ||
=Maker Spaces and Resources= | |||
* [[Why do we need makerspaces]] | * [[Why do we need makerspaces]] | ||
* [[Maker Spaces|Locate a maker space in your area]] | * [[Maker Spaces|Locate a maker space in your area]] | ||
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* [https://particle.hackster.io/PracticalProjects/particle-based-rfid-access-control-system-9373c4 A secure RFID system] | * [https://particle.hackster.io/PracticalProjects/particle-based-rfid-access-control-system-9373c4 A secure RFID system] | ||
=About This Wiki= | |||
This is an open wiki for makers. It is also the repository of public information about '''[[Maker Nexus Makerspace|Maker Nexus' makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. We document a lot of our organization in this wiki. Read about us here.]]''' | This is an open wiki for makers. It is also the repository of public information about '''[[Maker Nexus Makerspace|Maker Nexus' makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. We document a lot of our organization in this wiki. Read about us here.]]''' | ||
This wiki is about fabrication and making and a bit of hacking. It covers tools, techniques, materials, settings, and sources. Frankly, we set it up so that we wouldn't forget all the good things we have learned through hard work and getting help from our friends. Everyone is welcome to use our information. | This wiki is about fabrication and making and a bit of hacking. It covers tools, techniques, materials, settings, and sources. Frankly, [[Shrimpware_Wiki|we set it up]] so that we wouldn't forget all the good things we have learned through hard work and getting help from our friends. Everyone is welcome to use our information. | ||
==How to Contribute to This Wiki== | |||
The main contributors to this wiki are members of Maker Nexus, however anyone in the world wide community is welcome to help. If you'd like to contribute, please [[Special:RequestAccount|sign up for a FREE account]]. Once you've created an account we will give you access to edit and add to this wiki. (Note that right now only admins can change this home page. If you want to change the home page, just [[User_talk:Jschrempp| message us]] and we will get it set up.) If you need to practice your wiki editing skill - it's easy once you get used to it - try this [[sandbox page]]. | The main contributors to this wiki are members of Maker Nexus, however anyone in the world wide community is welcome to help. If you'd like to contribute, please [[Special:RequestAccount|sign up for a FREE account]]. Once you've created an account we will give you access to edit and add to this wiki. (Note that right now only admins can change this home page. If you want to change the home page, just [[User_talk:Jschrempp| message us]] and we will get it set up.) If you need to practice your wiki editing skill - it's easy once you get used to it - try this [[sandbox page]]. | ||
If you want to contribute but don't know how to edit a mediawiki, then you might consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]. Or contact [[User talk:Jschrempp|Jim Schrempp]] and he will help you get started. | If you want to contribute but don't know how to edit a mediawiki, then you might consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide]. Or contact [[User talk:Jschrempp|Jim Schrempp]] and he will help you get started. | ||
* [[Terms of Service]] | |||
Revision as of 00:17, 1 March 2025
Welcome to the Maker Nexus Wiki
Maker Nexus is a makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. This Wiki provides information about our Maker Nexus facility, our team, the programs we offer, tips and tricks for making things, and other maker spaces.
About Maker Nexus
- Maker Nexus Equipment
- Upcoming classes and events calendar
- Our Maker Store where you can buy some of the things our members make
- Our well-known COVID shield making effort
- Member Dashboard
- Member Projects
Main areas
- MN Woodshop
- Guidelines
Maker Tools and Tips
- Laser Cutters
- 3D Printing and Modeling
- Mold Making
- Vacuum Forming
- Heatpress
- Shopbot and Tormak
- Woodshops
- Supply Sources
- Arduino
- Particle.io (formerly Spark.io)
- Raspberry Pi
- Chromebox
- Sumobots
- Interesting Projects
- Virtual Reality
- Science Topics: General
- Software
- Food stuff
- Textiles
Maker Supplies
Maker Spaces and Resources
- Why do we need makerspaces
- Locate a maker space in your area
- How to start your own community maker space
- Businesses offering discounts to non-profits building their own shop
- Ideas for Classes
- A secure RFID system
About This Wiki
This is an open wiki for makers. It is also the repository of public information about Maker Nexus' makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. We document a lot of our organization in this wiki. Read about us here.
This wiki is about fabrication and making and a bit of hacking. It covers tools, techniques, materials, settings, and sources. Frankly, we set it up so that we wouldn't forget all the good things we have learned through hard work and getting help from our friends. Everyone is welcome to use our information.
How to Contribute to This Wiki
The main contributors to this wiki are members of Maker Nexus, however anyone in the world wide community is welcome to help. If you'd like to contribute, please sign up for a FREE account. Once you've created an account we will give you access to edit and add to this wiki. (Note that right now only admins can change this home page. If you want to change the home page, just message us and we will get it set up.) If you need to practice your wiki editing skill - it's easy once you get used to it - try this sandbox page.
If you want to contribute but don't know how to edit a mediawiki, then you might consult the User's Guide. Or contact Jim Schrempp and he will help you get started.
