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== Getting Started at FamiLAB ==
 
== Getting Started at FamiLAB ==
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Now that you are a member, here are some things you should do to improve your FamiLAB experience:
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If you want to learn more about us, we recommend doing at least one of the things below
  
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* Show up on Tuesday nights - the 1st Tuesday is typically the [[Open House|FamiLAB's Open House]], the 3rd Tuesday is typically the Monthly Member Meeting (Decision time...) but check the [https://familab.org/calendar/ calendar] and the [http://familab.org/blog/public-classes-events/ Public Classes & Events Page]. New members are confirmed at the Monthly Meeting.
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* Show up on Tuesday nights - the 1st Tuesday is [[Open House|FamiLAB's Open House]] and the 3rd Tuesday is the Monthly Member Meeting.
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* Start coming to the lab, you can watch & learn, or make & learn, or teach & learn at your own pace.
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* Use the [https://familab.org/calendar/ FamiLAB Calendar] to know about the major dates
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* Check the [https://familab.org/calendar/ calendar] for public events. Any member or non-member is welcome at these!
 
* Join the [https://forums.familab.org/ Forums] and introduce yourself!
 
* Join the [https://forums.familab.org/ Forums] and introduce yourself!
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* Read the [http://www.familab.org/ Blog] often (and eventually provide content please!)  
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* Read the [http://www.familab.org/ Blog] to see some of the cool things we've done (and provide content please!)  
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* Follow [https://twitter.com/#!/FamiLAB @FamiLAB on twitter] - this tends to be "offical announcement" type stuff for the public. Please retweet :)
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* Follow [https://twitter.com/#!/FamiLAB FamiLAB on twitter] - this tends to be "offical announcement" type stuff for the public.
 
* Hang out on [https://familab.org/slack/ Slack]- This is where most of our day-to-day communication happens, with realtime thoughts and project updates.
 
* Hang out on [https://familab.org/slack/ Slack]- This is where most of our day-to-day communication happens, with realtime thoughts and project updates.
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* "Like" us on [https://www.facebook.com/FamiLAB Facebook]
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* Like us on [https://www.facebook.com/FamiLAB Facebook]
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* Start reading the wiki from the [[FamiLAB]] home page - there is a lot here. Email [[user:xomen| Lance (Xomen)]] with your desired username for a wiki account so that you can add more questions (and later...answers)
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* Start reading up on us using the wiki - there is a lot here.
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* Add your Home & Work (APPROXIMATE LOCATION ONLY) to the [[Map of Important FamiLAB Locations]]
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* Ask questions :)
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* Once confirmed, get a key (NFC Card from [[user:hybridsix| Mike (Hybridsix)]] or have [[user:xomen| Lance (Xomen)]] register your NFC-capable device with our access system.
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* Visit [https://familab.org/membership/ https://familab.org/membership/] to learn about our membership process
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*Get a bin from a board member and label/decorate it as much as you would like to. If none are available, let us know and we can get you one.
 
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* Please ask questions :)
 
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* Start coming to the lab, you can watch & learn, or make & learn, or teach & learn... at your own pace.
 
  
 
== How do I... ==
 
== How do I... ==
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* '''...Get a key/access to the lab?''' The new space uses NFC tags for access.  Once you're confirmed as a member, contact (NFC Card from [[user:hybridsix| Mike (Hybridsix)]] to get an ID card or have [[user:xomen| Lance (Xomen)]] register your NFC-capable device with our access system.
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* '''...Get a wiki account?''' Contact @ops_team on slack with your desired username and email address for a wiki account
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* '''...Get a wiki account?''' Contact [[user:npolanosky| Nick (Npolanosky)]] or another member with your desired username for a wiki account
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* '''...Get a wordpress account?''' Contact @ops_team on slack with your desired username and email address
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* '''...Get a wordpress account?''' Contact [[user:Xomen| Lance (Xomen)]]
 
 
* '''...Know what is going on, or when people will be at the lab?''' It's best to join our [https://familab.org/slack/ Slack] channels. Many great projects at the lab have been kicked off simply by someone asking who will be there on a given night.  
 
* '''...Know what is going on, or when people will be at the lab?''' It's best to join our [https://familab.org/slack/ Slack] channels. Many great projects at the lab have been kicked off simply by someone asking who will be there on a given night.  
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* '''...Use the 3D Printers?''' See the [[3D Printing]] page
 
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* '''...Use the laser cutter/etcher?''' See the following page:
 
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** [[Epilog Laser Cutter]]
 
 
* '''...Borrow books or tools from the lab?''' See: [[Checking items out of the lab|Borrow books from the library]]
 
* '''...Borrow books or tools from the lab?''' See: [[Checking items out of the lab|Borrow books from the library]]
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* '''...Donate things to the lab?''' If you are a member simply post to the mailing list, bring up the donation at a meeting, or discuss it with a board member. If you are not yet a member please email one of our board members to let us know what you would like to donate.
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* '''...Donate things to the lab?''' contact the board via board@familab.org to see if it's something we're interested in.
 
* '''...Hold a class/workshop?''' See: [[How_to:_Classes,_Workshops_and_Events|How to: Classes, Workshops and Events]]
 
* '''...Hold a class/workshop?''' See: [[How_to:_Classes,_Workshops_and_Events|How to: Classes, Workshops and Events]]
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* '''...Attend a class?'''  Our calendar is updated regularly, but each event has different RSVP requirements. We often use [http://familab.eventbrite.com Eventbrite] for RSVPs and to collect class fees.  See also: [http://familab.org/blog/public-classes-events/ Public Classes & Events Page]
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* '''...Attend a class?'''  Our calendar is updated regularly, but each event has different RSVP requirements. Visit [https://familab.org/calendar/ calendar] to see what's coming up.
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* '''...Bring guests?''' Members can always bring a guest... After all, many of our members found out about FamiLAB from friends or coworkers!  As a member, you are responsible for your guests.  We have dangerous tools in the lab, and the last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt. If you are planning on bringing more than one or two guests we ask that you consider having them come to an Open House event or scheduling an event on the calendar, so we can ensure members get priority access to space and equipment.
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* '''...Bring guests?''' Members can always bring a guest... After all, many of our members found out about FamiLAB from friends or coworkers!  As a member, you are responsible for your guests.  We have dangerous tools in the lab, and the last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt.
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TODO:
 
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* Know which things in the lab are ok to use for my projects?
 
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* Volunteer to work an event
 

Latest revision as of 06:58, 17 July 2018

Getting Started at FamiLAB

If you want to learn more about us, we recommend doing at least one of the things below

  • Show up on Tuesday nights - the 1st Tuesday is FamiLAB's Open House and the 3rd Tuesday is the Monthly Member Meeting.
  • Start coming to the lab, you can watch & learn, or make & learn, or teach & learn at your own pace.
  • Check the calendar for public events. Any member or non-member is welcome at these!
  • Join the Forums and introduce yourself!
  • Read the Blog to see some of the cool things we've done (and provide content please!)
  • Follow FamiLAB on twitter - this tends to be "offical announcement" type stuff for the public.
  • Hang out on Slack- This is where most of our day-to-day communication happens, with realtime thoughts and project updates.
  • Like us on Facebook
  • Start reading up on us using the wiki - there is a lot here.
  • Ask questions :)
  • Visit https://familab.org/membership/ to learn about our membership process

How do I...

  • ...Get a wiki account? Contact @ops_team on slack with your desired username and email address for a wiki account
  • ...Get a wordpress account? Contact @ops_team on slack with your desired username and email address
  • ...Know what is going on, or when people will be at the lab? It's best to join our Slack channels. Many great projects at the lab have been kicked off simply by someone asking who will be there on a given night.
  • ...Borrow books or tools from the lab? See: Borrow books from the library
  • ...Donate things to the lab? contact the board via board@familab.org to see if it's something we're interested in.
  • ...Hold a class/workshop? See: How to: Classes, Workshops and Events
  • ...Attend a class? Our calendar is updated regularly, but each event has different RSVP requirements. Visit calendar to see what's coming up.
  • ...Bring guests? Members can always bring a guest... After all, many of our members found out about FamiLAB from friends or coworkers! As a member, you are responsible for your guests. We have dangerous tools in the lab, and the last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt.
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