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==Welcome==
[http://makernexus.org '''Maker Nexus'''] is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace makerspace] in Sunnyvale, California.  This Wiki provides information about Maker Nexus, and also about making in the South Bay and making in general. 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]].


== Getting started ==
 
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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.]]'''
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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.
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==Major Areas==
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===Tools and Tips===
* [[Laser Cutter]]
* [[3D Printing and Modeling]]
* [[Mold Making]]
* [[Vacuum Forming]]
* [[Heatpress]]
* [[Shopbot and Tormak]]
* [[Woodshop]]
* [[Supply Sources]]
* [[Arduino]]
* [[Particle.io]] (formerly Spark.io)
* [[Raspberry Pi]]
* [[Chromebox]]
* [[Sumobots]]
* [[Interesting Projects]]
 
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===Maker Nexus===
* [[Maker Nexus Makerspace]] in Sunnyvale, California
* [[MN COVID Response]]
 
===Maker Spaces and Resources===
* [[Why do we need makerspaces?]]
* [[Maker Spaces|Locate a maker space in your area]]
* [[Starting a Maker Space|How to start your own community maker space]]
* [[Businesses offering discounts]] to ex TS members building their own shop
* [[Curriculum for Makers|Ideas for Classes]]
* [https://particle.hackster.io/PracticalProjects/particle-based-rfid-access-control-system-9373c4 A secure RFID system]
 
===TechShop===
* [[TechShop]] - The latest information about it
 
===More Stuff===
* [[Member Projects]] - tell us about what you've made
* [[Other Stuff]] - a place to start new areas of information. If you have some good info but don't know where to put it, then dump it here and someone will figure out where to put it in this wiki.
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==About This Wiki==
 
* [[Who we are]]
 
* [[Shrimpware Wiki|This wiki seems weird...]]
 
 
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Revision as of 11:59, 7 July 2020


Welcome

Maker Nexus is a makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. This Wiki provides information about Maker Nexus, and also about making in the South Bay and making in general. 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.


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.

Major Areas

Tools and Tips

Maker Nexus

Maker Spaces and Resources

TechShop

  • TechShop - The latest information about it

More Stuff

  • Member Projects - tell us about what you've made
  • Other Stuff - a place to start new areas of information. If you have some good info but don't know where to put it, then dump it here and someone will figure out where to put it in this wiki.

About This Wiki


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.


Terms of Service