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=Resources for Creating A New Space=
=Resources for Creating A New Space=
==Use Maker Nexus Documents==
Part of the Maker Nexus mission is to help other non-profit makerspaces. This wiki of information is one example. We also release all of our documents under the [[Makernexuswiki:Copyrights|Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license]]. You can see the material we have released at this [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OVtDCs4H-r3UAqqseN0YeRGuM22ZraeF public repository]. We usually keep our documents in our members-only share while we develop them and move them into the public space when they are pretty much complete. If you want some kind of document not in the public repository, please send an email to info@makernexus.org and we'll see if we can help.
==Great Examples==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xglii2ZkNAg Walkthrough] the Urban Workshop space. A very inspiring tour.
* [[Why do we need makerspaces?]]


==Organizing==
==Organizing==
* [https://nationofmakers.us/ Nation of Makers] US non-profit helping maker spaces
* [https://nationofmakers.us/ Nation of Makers] US non-profit helping maker spaces.
* [https://nationofmakers.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/make-a-space-kit.pdf How-to guide from Nation of Makers], an excellent document.
* [https://makezine.com/2016/03/21/made-baltimore-business-planning-makerspaces/ How to set your membership price]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/15aW0V3zFt6ynjkcC1YFIGuYDwOReyfJT A presentation on the process of organizing], help guiding the conversation with your initial group of friends.
* [http://prattcenter.net/sites/default/files/toolkitfinaljune4.pdf Non-profit real estate development]
* [http://prattcenter.net/sites/default/files/toolkitfinaljune4.pdf Non-profit real estate development]
* [https://nationofmakers.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/make-a-space-kit.pdf How-to guide from Nation of Makers]
* [http://aproe.com/machine-shop-setup/ APROE, a company the specializes in machine shop set-up]
* [http://aproe.com/machine-shop-setup/ APROE, a company the specializes in machine shop set-up]
* [http://www.openworksbmore.com/connect/blog/ Open Works Baltimore, blog on how they started]
* [http://www.openworksbmore.com/connect/blog/ Open Works Baltimore, blog on how they started]
* [https://formlabs.com/blog/how-to-build-a-makerspace/ A guide from FormLabs: Incentives and Ingredients for Building a Makerspace]
* [[Makerspace organizing experiences]]
* [[Tax Exempt Status]]
* [[Getting City Help in Opening a Makerspace]]


==Infrastucture==
==Infrastucture==
* [[Access Control Systems]]
* [[Access Control Systems]] - For doors and machines
* [[Machine Maintenance Tracking]]
* [[Machine Maintenance Tracking]]
* [[CRM Customer Relationship Management|Managing Your Membership List]]
* [[CRM Customer Relationship Management|Managing Your Membership List]]
* [[Scheduling Software]] - To make reservations
* [[Asset Tracking]]
* [http://www.makernet.work/ Maker Network] is creating free software for makerspaces
* [https://www.cerego.com Online class repository]
* [https://www.maker-works.com/member-handbooks Member Handbook] for Maker Works.
==Suites==
These solutions cover several functions you might need.
* [https://www.cobot.me/pricing Cobot]
* [http://clubexpress.com Club Express]
* [http://ezfacility.com EZFacility]


==Tools==
==Tools==
* An interesting concept: [https://www.maker-works.com/great-recipes Standard Operating Procedures]
* A great [http://www.ehs.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/lines-of-services/workplace-safety/machineguardingprogram.pdf safety guide from Berkeley]
* [http://www.powertoolinstitute.com/ Safety training from Power Tool Institute]
* [[Safety Training]]
==Fixtures==
* [https://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/projects/diy-table-ideas Make your own sturdy tables]
[[Category:Makerspace]]
==Education==
Links to several kinds of education:
* Basic Operation Safety Standard (BOSS) - Use a piece of equipment safely.
* Skill Improvement - Projects aimed at improving a particular maker skill. Dovetail joints, Laser Cutter use of color, 3D printer wall thickness, anything you can think of.
* Project Classes - Classes where the students build some specific thing. Personalized 3D printed key fob, book case, bird feeder, purse, etc.
* Merit Badges - Classes for scouts that help them earn a specific merit badge.
* Other
** [http://mjmarggraff.com/gravitygames/ Gravity Games] has a team of teens make a game for printing and playing in space.
** [https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/camps/host-a-camp Nuts Bolts and Things]. You can host one of their camps.

Revision as of 02:53, 27 November 2019

Resources for Creating A New Space

Use Maker Nexus Documents

Part of the Maker Nexus mission is to help other non-profit makerspaces. This wiki of information is one example. We also release all of our documents under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license. You can see the material we have released at this public repository. We usually keep our documents in our members-only share while we develop them and move them into the public space when they are pretty much complete. If you want some kind of document not in the public repository, please send an email to info@makernexus.org and we'll see if we can help.

Great Examples

Organizing

Infrastucture

Suites

These solutions cover several functions you might need.

Tools

Fixtures

Education

Links to several kinds of education:

  • Basic Operation Safety Standard (BOSS) - Use a piece of equipment safely.
  • Skill Improvement - Projects aimed at improving a particular maker skill. Dovetail joints, Laser Cutter use of color, 3D printer wall thickness, anything you can think of.
  • Project Classes - Classes where the students build some specific thing. Personalized 3D printed key fob, book case, bird feeder, purse, etc.
  • Merit Badges - Classes for scouts that help them earn a specific merit badge.
  • Other