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"makespace" is looking to bring the FabLab concept to Cambridge. A FabLab consists of: | "makespace" is looking to bring the FabLab concept to Cambridge. A FabLab consists of: | ||
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It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub. | It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub. | ||
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| − | * We have a | + | |
| − | * There's a mailing list | + | Here are the different ways to get involved! |
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| − | + | * We have a "Meetup" group at http://www.meetup.com/makespace/ | |
| + | ** This is for anyone interested in makespace to join up, show their support, and find out about events | ||
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| + | * There's a mailing list you can subscribe to at http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace | ||
| + | ** This is for general maker chat, including setting up the makespace itself | ||
| + | ** You can also view the [http://makespace.org/pipermail/makespace/list archive] | ||
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| + | * For IRC use #makespace on Freenode | ||
| + | ** You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace | ||
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| + | == Donations == | ||
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| + | If you're feeling generous, head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need. | ||
Revision as of 11:59, 27 October 2010
Makespace
"makespace" is looking to bring the FabLab concept to Cambridge. A FabLab consists of:
- A community prototyping lab, equipped with soldering stations, 2d laser cutter, 3d printer, etc
- An associated network to bring together enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way
It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.
Communication
Here are the different ways to get involved!
- We have a "Meetup" group at http://www.meetup.com/makespace/
- This is for anyone interested in makespace to join up, show their support, and find out about events
- There's a mailing list you can subscribe to at http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace
- This is for general maker chat, including setting up the makespace itself
- You can also view the archive
- For IRC use #makespace on Freenode
- You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace
Donations
If you're feeling generous, head over to DonationsWelcome, where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.
