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- * Some projects may need external [[Service Suppliers]] for things we can't do in-house.3 KB (446 words) - 14:26, 6 May 2023
- ...ubset of the overall Makespace. We also want a community space which doesn't fall within the FabLab model; hence the overall Makespace brand. This means ...tity, tie in to it. The following is a record of the discussion, and doesn't indicate final positions:6 KB (977 words) - 21:15, 7 November 2010
- ...ble; Grant-giving bodies don't really respond better to CICs - i.e. we don't want to be a CIC * A CLG by nature has some asset locking behaviour as it doesn't have or pay shareholders9 KB (1,553 words) - 21:36, 19 February 2013
- ... allowed to do'''. All activity that involves exchange of money that doesn't work towards one of the charitable objects counts as 'Trading' and there ar12 KB (1,874 words) - 20:55, 25 November 2010
- ...Cambridge+CB3+9,+United+Kingdom&ll=52.20161,0.127888&spn=0.037139,0.077333&t=h&z=14 Google Maps] ...F8&hq=&hnear=The+Paddocks,+347+Cherry+Hinton+Rd,+Cambridge,+United+Kingdom&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Google Maps]2 KB (353 words) - 15:52, 23 November 2010
- ...account and accepting the allocated sponsorship (40k, for those that haven't been keeping up) we've created Makespace as a Company Limited by Guarantee.3 KB (459 words) - 00:22, 17 December 2010
- ...y, space and initial funding) we don't want to shout too loudly, as we won't be in a position to accept and benefit from help and support until then. W ...5th March; of course this day is also open to those with projects who aren't taking them to the Faire!4 KB (703 words) - 10:19, 23 February 2011
- ...plication for a Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious outreach grant didn't get through, but we did reach the second round and it was a very competitiv ...ely, too, in which case volunteering through STEM TEAM is fine and you don't need to contact Makespace as well)5 KB (876 words) - 00:33, 24 February 2012
- ...ely, too, in which case volunteering through STEM TEAM is fine and you don't need to contact Makespace as well)3 KB (494 words) - 22:40, 15 March 2011
- ...ely, too, in which case volunteering through STEM TEAM is fine and you don't need to contact Makespace as well) I think we didn't reach a conclusion on how this might work:10 KB (1,660 words) - 14:43, 27 July 2011
- ...ou and always wear eye protection - the glass won't travel far but you don't want it in your eyes. ...te marver. Also a pot of vermiculite to slowly cool your beads so they won't break.15 KB (2,620 words) - 14:50, 14 July 2021
- We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something yo * Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)14 KB (2,150 words) - 14:37, 20 February 2020
- |Haven't done any serious work since school, but I really enjoyed it, and would love I know we can't weld in the space yet, but happy to take things home and weld them for peop7 KB (1,090 words) - 12:23, 3 July 2013
- For founders who couldn't make it: you didn't miss a whole lot in terms of new news or champagne corks popping. The meeti2 KB (280 words) - 13:12, 3 October 2012
- ...ion of space-related news, a member list and project list etc. but shouldn't be used for active discussion as it's way too clunky for concurrent editing ...orage", etc) and things that may be of relevance to the community but aren't strictly makespace business (requests for project collaborators, "does anyo1 KB (202 words) - 21:20, 21 June 2018
- ...o start fetching your stuff while you're still arriving (even when you don't want it to). ...low removing the whole train out into the main G24 room. The main room won't have rails, so the trolleys will have to be able to run on a smooth floor.3 KB (559 words) - 23:22, 7 October 2012
- ** What uses can be made of Makespace that aren't represented by current founder community We don't have a timesacle for this stuff yet but we know it's the critical path11 KB (1,955 words) - 13:13, 17 October 2012
- * don't piss off others - do unto others as you would be done by - be respectful ...cceptable to ask (but don't feel bad if you can't answer right then). don't treat any question as stupid.1 KB (209 words) - 12:58, 13 November 2012
- ...alongside it we will have a set of Risk Assessments. A risk assessment isn't a big scary thing: it's just a way of setting out: (1) what's the worst tha * Although we aren't an employer directly right now, our insurance covers employees and voluntee16 KB (2,834 words) - 14:08, 20 February 2020
- ... don't have to be at once - it could be a series of 6 1 hour talks. We don't have to be supercareful about tracking the attendees but we will be trying ... your name if you're potentially interested in running each course - doesn't have to be the original suggester).6 KB (884 words) - 10:20, 20 December 2012
- '''What can and can't we store in our storage boxes?''' ...thing stored may be disposed of. Makespace is not a dump for stuff you don't want!2 KB (320 words) - 21:16, 21 June 2018
- ...alongside it we will have a set of Risk Assessments. A risk assessment isn't a big scary thing: it's just a way of setting out: (1) what's the worst tha * Although we aren't an employer directly right now, our insurance covers employees and voluntee6 KB (1,143 words) - 14:09, 20 February 2020
- * Electrician (Sorry, I don't know your name) - provide cost estimates for RCD installation. * The current desks aren't really suitable for the intended use cases.5 KB (749 words) - 14:00, 26 October 2012
- * DanR - RC plane (maybe, don't know what I'll do with it - can't very well fly it inside!)549 B (87 words) - 21:21, 14 January 2013
- These aren't super formal but they set out how things work.488 B (66 words) - 14:01, 6 May 2023
- To ensure that we don't have a shortage of materials and snacks, Makespace Cambridge Ltd. has repla5 KB (858 words) - 16:38, 7 April 2017
- ...ired time, and book your event there so others know it's happening and won't book the space at the same time * If you aren't a member and you want to organise an event in Makespace, you either need to17 KB (3,077 words) - 11:08, 19 December 2023
- At the moment we don't want too many things (eg computers) and we've been lucky with some things ... fees, that's not the same as membership fees because membership fees aren't for capital purchases. Donation or lending has to be totally different!9 KB (1,579 words) - 20:34, 31 October 2012
- You can't donate equipment to Makespace, but we might buy something from you for a po431 B (80 words) - 21:00, 21 June 2018
- In all cases we can't remove the vertical beam next to the stud wall. We also need to leave a cle1 KB (228 words) - 19:09, 14 January 2014
- ...or not the material can be safely handled on the premises, and if not, don't bring it in. '''What to do if you have a material you aren't sure about?'''2 KB (334 words) - 10:37, 26 November 2012
- This page is for companies providing services for things that we can't do in-house. ...aspx Acrow Galvanizing] are the nearest hot-dip galvanizers AFAIK. (I don't think we're planning to get a `kettle' of hot zinc in Makespace itself.)380 B (57 words) - 12:58, 15 March 2014
- ...ich aren't mentioned below, we either already have them, or felt we couldn't make a decision or that it should be left for later. * dymo labeller - on loan, don't buy7 KB (1,304 words) - 13:11, 30 November 2012
- ...you are thinking of things in that area or want to do some work which hasn't been planned or agreed, please talk to that person first and check that wha ... are here to support this with legal/financial help and will ensure we don't overspend and so on. We need to share the tasks we have between us so no on3 KB (465 words) - 18:50, 6 April 2013
- * '''ask''' if you aren't sure! There are no stupid questions in Makespace :)1 KB (230 words) - 02:54, 19 March 2014
- ...or possibly a need to pre-book the 3D printer to make sure other jobs aren't running on it and so on)2 KB (327 words) - 15:16, 7 January 2014
- We aren't wedded to any particular standard form for Makespace but we (the directors) ...ne versions). Expect feedback or approval. If the versions you supply aren't sufficient you may need to rework them or start again.17 KB (2,680 words) - 22:35, 24 July 2013
- * The university security office will automatically be called, and if we don't cancel the alarm pronto they will call the fire brigade. If this happens a ...member to reset the router in the back office/store room, or if this doesn't work, email management@ makespace.org and ask them to login to the router,1 KB (235 words) - 15:36, 14 June 2019
- ...the person who proposed obtaining the kit will be the owner, so if you don't think this should be the please discuss the situation on the mailing list. ... machine tools definitely do need to be listed, and individual hammers don't. More specifically:8 KB (1,385 words) - 01:16, 19 November 2015
- ...ears old; since the office space is not going to be used for making, I don't see the need for the sockets to be RCD protected as long as the equipment u4 KB (553 words) - 21:40, 10 March 2013
- * Clean guide rails (Don't oil them, it makes dust stick) * Check motor cables aren't wearing/cracking29 KB (4,867 words) - 09:11, 10 February 2020
- In all cases we can't remove the vertical beam next to the stud wall. We also need to leave a cle3 KB (516 words) - 15:47, 22 June 2019
- ...represented as the work area in the LaserCut software. If the import doesn't do what you want size-wise, you can select the whole image and then use the ...longer, you'll get gaps, it won't do inner-before-outer, etching areas won't work, etc).24 KB (4,163 words) - 17:36, 20 February 2022
- ...ly well as a thicknesser, so consider using the bandsaw (although it doesn't like lime very much) or the CNC router. Clean the machine once you can see The Model Mill should not be used to machine metal. It isn't strong enough, and the HSS cutter provided by Makespace will be damaged by20 KB (3,266 words) - 13:38, 14 July 2021
- ...ated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces) * Turning on filter (Tick = ok, Warning = tell the owners, Cross = don't use it and tell the owners)4 KB (661 words) - 20:33, 18 May 2018
- ... of both CNC and manual vertical mills - N.B. the guy in the video shouldn't be wearing gloves, as they can cause very nasty accidents if your hand come2 KB (246 words) - 13:26, 5 March 2013
- * ESD - whilst some people don't care, other seem to care a lot, so assume antistatic worksurface4 KB (609 words) - 16:09, 1 January 2020
- *Parents are required to attend, it won't be possible to drop of kids and collect them later4 KB (627 words) - 15:43, 22 June 2019
- *Parents are required to attend, it won't be possible to drop of kids and collect them later '''What projects have worked well and what haven't?'''20 KB (3,362 words) - 19:08, 21 June 2018
- is fragile - don't use scraper! don't leave the machine unattended8 KB (1,182 words) - 13:17, 16 May 2015
- *What projects worked well and what didn't?4 KB (600 words) - 19:08, 17 February 2013
- * T-shirts/hoodies for the kids?2 KB (371 words) - 05:18, 3 April 2013
- The jigsaw uses 'T' type standard bayonet fitting blades.4 KB (602 words) - 08:37, 19 May 2018
- ...e so keep you hands off it. Unplug the drill before changing bits. And don't forget to remove the chuck key before switching on the drill.5 KB (768 words) - 16:07, 3 May 2013
- Don't tip the sander on its side, as the edge of the sander can cut into the wood Don't put any unnecessary extra pressure on the wood. The belt sander is a heavy4 KB (597 words) - 16:09, 3 May 2013
- ...ch too fast. Some woodworker's prefer to sand with the grain, but this isn't necessary with a random orbital sander. Don't tip the sander on its side, as the edge of the sander can cut into the wood3 KB (562 words) - 07:01, 30 March 2013
- ... with the connector inside the handpiece and push together (this shouldn't need too much force: check the alignment if it does).3 KB (505 words) - 17:36, 18 May 2018
- It is *not* eye protection - the lenses are just glass, so don't use this the cut, and so that you can hold it down firmly (so it doesn't24 KB (3,941 words) - 16:07, 8 May 2022
- ...hese are preserved in dxf (choose mm as the units when saving) and you won't have to resize in the laser software. Use fill and don't use stroke (turn it off each time you create a shape). Stroke paths show t7 KB (1,166 words) - 14:04, 8 February 2018
- Don't tip the sander on its side, as the edge of the sander can cut into the wood Don't put any unnecessary extra pressure on the wood. The belt sander is a heavy4 KB (613 words) - 20:58, 27 January 2020
- - '''Prizes:''' We decided that in general, we wouldn't offer big prizes for 'best' projects (so as not to stifle creativity) but w 6) We can seek a status from a national organisation (we couldn't remember the name), that certifies we are a good science group for kids, ag4 KB (642 words) - 05:19, 9 April 2013
- ...ated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)5 KB (812 words) - 16:13, 18 May 2018
- 6) Don't use equipment if you haven't been shown how 3) Brian is looking into child-sized t-shirts3 KB (563 words) - 05:50, 9 April 2013
- ...to the space, including briefing on safety; for everyone's safety, you can't become a member until you've done this.756 B (119 words) - 10:58, 24 March 2017
- * Point out that many potentially dangerous activities take place; don't touch anything you might regret. (Example: glass rods remain hot enough to1 KB (239 words) - 13:07, 6 January 2014
- There will be a further session in the afternoon for those who can't make the morning and we will be advertising both sessions to the wider Make6 KB (744 words) - 05:46, 16 June 2014
- * Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)5 KB (834 words) - 12:06, 9 February 2020
- ...ers need slots to move around as some people can't do evenings, others can't do weekends etc. Also Owners are donating their time, so must be allowed so5 KB (745 words) - 19:26, 21 June 2018
- * T-shirt press6 KB (807 words) - 15:18, 22 June 2019
- If you have done everything right and the router still won't start when you press "Run", you may have a soft-X edge issue. One user had ...the mode it is in, which is selectable by pressing TAB. If they keys don’t do what you expect then this is probably why.5 KB (871 words) - 10:57, 25 February 2019
- ...ypically. However, identifying people is very difficult * they often don’t know DOB, the names are al the same, etc. ...re the sky was seen through a white square in the roof (my writeup doesn’t do this justice)6 KB (1,040 words) - 20:42, 21 June 2018
- ... is don’t talk about patents! ...ut it with anyone until you have the patent filed. Most particularly don’t talk about it on the internet. The risk is that if you accidentally publish15 KB (2,507 words) - 11:35, 28 October 2020
- ...the race intact and unsoggy. A sad lack of ability to steer meant we weren't the fastest though!1 KB (221 words) - 14:05, 31 May 2014
- '''Why can't I achieve good definition on the finished part?'''9 KB (1,416 words) - 08:49, 19 May 2018
- ** Don't leave the machine running unattended.2 KB (311 words) - 21:27, 26 July 2013
- ...e this as regularly as possible, varying the day around in case people can't make a particular day of the week. ... had some issues with the new Arduinos (it turned out later that they didn't have bootloaders, now fixed). The meetup event was [http://www.meetup.com/M18 KB (2,988 words) - 21:16, 14 March 2018
- Don't use it if: Don't use it if:2 KB (340 words) - 14:19, 13 August 2013
- ...... (to be confirmed, currently it lives in my kitchen, obviously that won't be its final location!) ...mber of them so if you really need something for a project right now, aren't going to be taking the last one of something and are prepared to provide a13 KB (2,217 words) - 21:18, 14 March 2018
- ... to buy a glass grinder (essential for adjusting pieces of glass that aren't quite perfect) - £120 + VAT'''2 KB (364 words) - 15:59, 20 August 2013
- ...ted to a slot (groups will be restricted to three at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces) ...not just because you want to be trained on and able to use everything (don't worry, you ''will'' get trained eventually!)7 KB (1,267 words) - 20:21, 18 May 2018
- ...ics like Mars seem to be most popular. Supermarkets' own brand clones don't go very well. Buy in multipacks (typically 7s) for economy. ... both in bowls and in packets. I've also got some soup sachets, but haven't checked how fast they're selling (summer 2014). They might go faster in co3 KB (517 words) - 15:45, 20 March 2017
- *[https://dirtypcbs.com/store/pcbs, Dirty PCBs] - Don't just sell PCBs, also custom wire harnesses ... as we combine them to over 75 pounds for shipping. If you do this you don't get the discount, but the money we save goes to common stock needed for the7 KB (1,036 words) - 11:33, 4 September 2018
- ** Materials are extra - we don't make money on the honesty boxes * We don't book equipment - just come along. BUT - if something is heavily used we bu3 KB (464 words) - 15:48, 20 March 2017
- * Waste wood etc: Please don't leave it by the (now clear) back door. Use the bins.4 KB (479 words) - 21:42, 21 June 2018
- Hello! we hope you're enjoying the sunshine but don't forget to come and make things too. Here is the latest news from Makespace. ...about Makespace is the attitude people have, that there's nothing that isn't possible.' Ward's management expertise will help keep Makespace on a secure6 KB (954 words) - 08:08, 23 August 2016
- ...rom the honesty boxes for the kitchen and lasercutters). This probably won't need much discussion but we need a formal meeting decision to show to a ban ...ch out of hand-soldered transistors. If you missed it (or even if you didn't) you can see some pictures and more info at [http://www.megaprocessor.com w5 KB (855 words) - 08:22, 23 August 2016
- There used to be something called the 'Exec' (it hasn't been active recently), a group of members who'd volunteered to take on extr6 KB (1,021 words) - 09:38, 23 August 2016
- ... else take on doing some training? You should have used the router but don't need to be an expert. Robin or another owner can meet up and go over how to ...them) which, if removed, reveals a crankshaft. There's a crank handle (don't lose this either) in the drawer of the adjacent desk.3 KB (597 words) - 18:07, 16 September 2016
- Also, don't forget there is a community clean-up the previous weekend, on Sunday 23 Oct ... still there in a few weeks may be unceremoniously thrown away. If you don't have a box and need one, get in touch! There will be more racking going up4 KB (685 words) - 18:00, 3 November 2016
- ...t onto your sheet. The size is shown bottom middle of the screen, but don't worry about it overly.1 KB (240 words) - 03:14, 30 March 2014
- {{Warning|The hot end is '''HOT!''' Don't touch it}} ...ll motor which pre-feeds filament from the reel so that the extruder doesn't have to work so hard. The feeder requires power (see [[#Power-on|]]), and w14 KB (2,431 words) - 11:58, 26 July 2015
- ...Cutting and Centering tools are all irrelevant for this example. And I don't fully understand what they do. ... Put the PCB milling bed in its place, and screw this firmly in place. Don't over-tighten the screws!12 KB (2,209 words) - 16:06, 2 September 2014
- ...e (you'll need to make things 25% larger if using Illustrator. Please don't change SCAL import settings) **Delete any colours you're not cutting (undo with ctrl-Z later, but don't undo your mirroring!)10 KB (1,709 words) - 16:41, 19 February 2020
- ** Don't leave the machine running unattended.3 KB (384 words) - 20:32, 2 November 2014
- ...setting up at about 19:30 without anyone grumbling, infact most people don't turn up until 20:15 ish. Advantages to setting up from 19:30 is that parking is easier, and you don't have to leave work early in order to get involved.6 KB (946 words) - 20:14, 21 June 2018
- ...ise of a low-price membership option for people on low income. If you aren't on the list your views will not be heard! ...d would be prepared to volunteer as an owner, please get in touch. You don't need to be an expert (though if you are, please do volunteer!).6 KB (988 words) - 12:52, 12 May 2016
- Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in ...the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to pr18 KB (3,012 words) - 11:26, 31 January 2016
- Don't forget the monthly member's social night on the last Thursday of each month5 KB (770 words) - 12:58, 12 May 2016
- everything after a reboot), so as Tom O says, 'Do your worst'. Don't, ...uld like in terms of extra equipment or other infrastructure. If you haven't had your say yet, feel free to drop by the Google group / mailing list [htt130 KB (22,069 words) - 13:03, 12 May 2016
- ...ed, and follow the safety procedures you have been trained in. If you aren't sure you remember them, ask the equipment's trainers or owners. Thanks to a4 KB (639 words) - 22:40, 7 April 2017
- **We should document our current restrictions and why can't we do certain things? ***T Shirts4 KB (690 words) - 18:04, 18 May 2014
- * Mark T Public transport links don't look to be the best with Google Maps estimating it to be a 3 bus 3 hour jou4 KB (669 words) - 21:09, 5 September 2014
- ...d some of Makespace's set have had their fluted tip broken off. Please don't use a bit that is much smaller than the first 'full length' bit you're goin4 KB (647 words) - 00:54, 25 June 2015
- Deep Freeze means you're welcome to use the admin account - any changes won't survive a reboot but you can install things for your session. ...p here and use the USB switcher to connect the mouse etc to it. Please don't unplug anything!3 KB (503 words) - 16:14, 6 May 2016
- ...list to get some actually good hand tools, and storage such that these don't get lost and are marked as being good. The hope is that this will encourage This probably won't be a chest, it will be wall, perhaps?9 KB (1,236 words) - 02:53, 27 February 2015
- You can self certify, but you can't just tick it off and say "done" - it needs to be well documented and in man ... point. Lots covered, and you'll have a decent idea of what you do and don't need to do. Well worth the $32 imho.7 KB (1,269 words) - 23:30, 3 April 2016
- The grinder itself isn't particularly dangerous. It operates at low speed and tools are supported i The T7 doesn't require any major maintenance aside from keeping it clean and making sure t4 KB (616 words) - 21:29, 25 June 2015
- ...he built-in platen used. For smaller items such as shopping bags or small t-shirts, use the small portable platen or a piece of cardboard or board cut5 KB (916 words) - 16:02, 19 January 2016
- As well as sticky-backed and heat-applied t-shirt vinyl, the Silver Bullet can cut paper and card (with a sharp blade), ...e (you'll need to make things 25% larger if using Illustrator. Please don't change SCAL import settings)8 KB (1,318 words) - 19:50, 21 June 2018
- I don't know where the power switch for this projector is, nor wherethe remote cont406 B (69 words) - 13:54, 12 April 2015
- File:MarkT_cr.jpg|MarkT. The T stands for Transistor. File:20141220 213006.jpg|Don't say Breaking Bad...1 KB (191 words) - 19:08, 5 August 2016
- ...able for printing multiple identical items in one session such as a set of t-shirts or posters. ...lid and relatively heavy so take care when reversing the platen to or from t-shirt to flat-item-printing mode.11 KB (1,831 words) - 19:57, 19 January 2020
- ...lastic disc per badge, they can stick together and using more than one won't work. Don't forget to install the metal ring in die B.3 KB (577 words) - 15:34, 27 February 2020
- * Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed) * The trainer will add you to the Trained Users page on the Wiki but can't do that if they are unable to read your name.4 KB (564 words) - 21:11, 25 January 2019
- ... the work area is safe, there is nothing lying on the lathe that shouldn’t be, especially the chuck key, more on that later. Ensure that your work is Don't use it for fine feeds - the DRO does not follow it.16 KB (2,784 words) - 14:00, 14 July 2021
- ...our Ultimaker print remotely, this allows you to check that the print hasn't failed and to monitor when the printer is finished before returning to the * Internet Explorer doesn't appear to support the streaming video, Use Chrome or FireFox (untested with20 KB (3,403 words) - 18:48, 26 February 2020
