Introducing the MakerLabs Wiki
This is a resource for members to learn about our policies, tool information, safety and security as well as information to help new members get oriented. Find the MakerLabs Wiki at w.makerlabs.com
Booking Space & Tools
Tools for booking the Laser Cutter, CNC Router, Flex space and 2cnd Floor Boardroom are available on the our public web site go to http://www.makerlabs.com/bookings/ for more information
Trello Tool Maintenance System
Our tool maintenance ticketing system is now public so members can see the status of tools. Members are able to read the information on the tickets but not able to comment at this time. Please send any requests or comments regarding tools to hello@makerlabs.com.
If you are in the Woodshop and need to share information about a tool write it on the white board. Our Community Managers will make sure Trello is updated.
Find a link to Trello on the Wiki under Tool Information > Tool Maintenance
Who's Who at MakerLabs?
Did you make a new friend at MakerLabs and forget their name? Check out the Staff pics and Members gallery on our public web site. This section will be undergoing some changes in the future but for now this is what we've got! www.makerlabs.com/about/
Bike Parking
As you have all seen, we have a fancy new bike parking lot. This is for people commuting to and from MakerLabs and is not available for long-term storage. We will be monitoring this area so please remove your bike if you are storing it here long-term.
As members you are welcome to send packages and mail here, however MakerLabs takes no responsibility for the security of your mail and does not have the resources to notify you when a package has arrived. Members are welcome to put their business cards or names on a slot for their mail.
Cleaning Up
We understand what its like to be mid-project at the end of a long day, nevertheless we are making an effort to clean up MakerLabs so that our common spaces are available for everyone to use. Please clean up your projects before you leave the building so that other people can use the space. MakerLabs moving forward will be make big efforts to play their part in keeping the space clean and clutter free.
Co-Working Space
We will be setting up a co-working space upstairs. Details to be announced in the Fall.
Katie McDonald - Infusions - What grows together goes together! A very cool talk about how to turn not so great alcohol into a fancy flavoured infusion. Thank you for the demonstration Katie!
Dimitri - Robotics Makes Learning Cool Again - Seeing technology come to life with robotics changed Dimitri's view of school and learning. His passion for the "stuff of sci-fi" and the competitive cutting-edge culture inspired Dimitri to leave the smokers pit and excel in his studies. Today he is head of the Robotics
Justin - Incentivised Volunteering - People often question why big organizations need volunteers when they can afford to pay people. This organization pays volunteers with food and drink vouchers from local businesses to inspire people to lend a helping hand. Volunteering becomes mutually beneficial for the businesses and the volunteers. 19+
MakerLabs Film - Making signs - Jeremy
Robert - Measuring Things - Its easy to get caught up in tools and technology to get things done. Robert explores what it means to simply look at things and trust our own eye. He leaves us with three things: look at your work, believe what you see, and act on what you see