Makerspace FAQ, English - Versionshistorik

Voxel den 3 juli 2025 kl. 16.33

2025-07-03T16:33:09Z

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	If you have participated in a member introduction, it should activate within a few seconds.		If you have participated in a member introduction, it should activate within a few seconds.

	'''- When is the next ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction~~</bdi>~~ ("medlemsintroduktion")?'''		'''- When is the next new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion")?'''

	[https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium See the calendar]. That is how we communicate all ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction~~</bdi>~~ ("medlemsintroduktion") dates.		[https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium See the calendar]. That is how we communicate all new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion") dates.

	'''- I don't see any new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion") on the calendar?'''		'''- I don't see any new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion") on the calendar?'''

Voxel den 3 juli 2025 kl. 16.32

2025-07-03T16:32:53Z

Voxel: /* Storage */

2025-01-31T23:16:43Z

Storage

← Äldre version		Versionen från 31 januari 2025 kl. 23.16
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	* Place the project on a shelf marked "Medlemsförvaring" in the storage room.		* Place the project on a shelf marked "Medlemsförvaring" in the storage room.

	Exceptions can be made during a shorter period of time (occasional days), providing that the project does not block anyone else's use of the workshops. Please note that the project still needs to be labeled as described above.		Exceptions can be made during a shorter period of time (occasional days), if a board member or other member in charge approves, providing that the project does not block anyone else's use of the workshops. Please note that the project still needs to be labeled as described above.

	* Do not store the project longer than 3 months. But preferably shorter.		* Do not store the project longer than 3 months. But preferably shorter.

Daniel den 16 maj 2024 kl. 22.54

2024-05-16T22:54:34Z

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	'''- Can I come and look at the premises and what is there before I become a member?'''		'''- Can I come and look at the premises and what is there before I become a member?'''

	Are you interested in the machinery and equipment available? [[Maskiner och inventarier]] has many machines, equipment and some tools documented. There is no guarantee that a specific machine is in operation or even is at the space anymore. See also [[Makerspace FAQ, English#Open house\|Open house]]~~, or come by on a round tour at a <bdi>[[Information om Medlemsintroduktioner\|new member introduction]]</bdi>~~.		Are you interested in the machinery and equipment available? [[Maskiner och inventarier]] has many machines, equipment and some tools documented. There is no guarantee that a specific machine is in operation or even is at the space anymore. See also [[Makerspace FAQ, English#Open house\|Open house]].

	===Open house===		===Open house===

Daniel den 16 mars 2024 kl. 12.42

2024-03-16T12:42:09Z

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	'''- We are a company / organization who would like to visit the Stockholm Makerspace.'''		'''- We are a company / organization who would like to visit the Stockholm Makerspace.'''

	A study visit for ~~1-25~~ people includes an introduction of Stockholm Makerspace and the maker movement (around 30-40 minutes), a tour of the space and time for questions, in all about 1.5-2 hours and costs 5,000 SEK. If that sounds interesting to you, please contact the Board at [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. Of course, we can customize the theme of your visit to suit your interests. Stockholm Makerspace has no employees, we run the entire association on a volunteer basis and get many requests. It is therefore not certain that we are able to receive your study visits at the time you wish, but we are happy to discuss your times.		A study visit for a group of people includes an introduction of Stockholm Makerspace and the maker movement (around 30-40 minutes), a tour of the space and time for questions, in all about 1.5-2 hours and costs 5,000 SEK. If that sounds interesting to you, please contact the Board at [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. Of course, we can customize the theme of your visit to suit your interests. Stockholm Makerspace has no employees, we run the entire association on a volunteer basis and get many requests. It is therefore not certain that we are able to receive your study visits at the time you wish, but we are happy to discuss your times.

	'''- We want to start a Makerspace in our town. We would like to come by to talk and share our experiences?'''		'''- We want to start a Makerspace in our town. We would like to come by to talk and share our experiences?'''

Voxel: /* The space and its equipment */

2023-11-16T20:50:34Z

The space and its equipment

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	'''- When is the space open?'''		'''- When is the space open?'''

	For ~~lab~~ members the venue is always open. You get your own key and can come and go as you like while you have ~~an active lab membership~~.		For members who have makerspace access the venue is always open. You get your own key and can come and go as you like while you have a makerspace access.

	For others, see the Open house section above.		For others, see the Open house section above.
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	'''- How does it work with storage of projects and the like between visits to the space?'''		'''- How does it work with storage of projects and the like between visits to the space?'''

	All members with an active ~~lab membership~~ may store a ~~so-called "lab bin"~~ ("labblåda") on the shelves in the corridor. ~~'''It's only allowed to keep one box on the top shelf in the corridor. You may not store anything on top of boxes on the top shelf.'''~~ Use a plastic bin of [http://www.orthexgroup.se/produkter/forvaring/forvaringsboxar/smartstore-classic/smartstore-classic-31 SmartStore Classic 31] or [http://www.orthexgroup.se/produkter/forvaring/forvaringsboxar/smartstore-home/smartstore-home-31 SmartStore Home 31]. You buy it yourself ~~and they~~ are sold on, among other places, at [https://www.clasohlson.com/se/F%C3%B6rvaringsl%C3%A5da-SmartStore-Home/34-1552-31 Clas Ohlson] and [https://jysk.se/forvaring/korgar-mm/plast/forvaringsbox-smartstore-classic-31-lock-0 Jysk]. Please note that only ~~these models are applicable~~. It's much easier to pack efficiently if everyone's boxes are the same size. '''Mark your ~~lab bin~~ with your name and membership number'''. You can print labels for your ~~lab bin~~ using [[Memberbooth]].		All members with an active makerspace access may store a single storage box ("labblåda") on the shelves in the corridor. Use a plastic bin of [http://www.orthexgroup.se/produkter/forvaring/forvaringsboxar/smartstore-classic/smartstore-classic-31 SmartStore Classic 31] or [http://www.orthexgroup.se/produkter/forvaring/forvaringsboxar/smartstore-home/smartstore-home-31 SmartStore Home 31]. You will need to buy it yourself as we don't sell them directly at the space. They are sold at, among other places, [https://www.clasohlson.com/se/F%C3%B6rvaringsl%C3%A5da-SmartStore-Home/34-1552-31 Clas Ohlson] and [https://jysk.se/forvaring/korgar-mm/plast/forvaringsbox-smartstore-classic-31-lock-0 Jysk]. Please note that you should only use a box of this model. It's much easier to pack efficiently if everyone's boxes are the same size. '''Mark your box with your name and membership number'''. You can print labels for your box using [[Memberbooth]].

	If you intend to take a break and not ~~be an active lab member~~ for more than a month, you should take home ~~your lab bin~~. If you leave it at the space for more than 45 days after your ~~lab membership~~ has expired, the box and its contents will become property of the Makerspace.		If you intend to take a break and not have makerspace access for more than a month, you should take your storage box home. If you leave it at the space for more than 45 days after your makerspace access has expired, the box and its contents will become property of the Makerspace.

	'''- My project is much bigger than a ~~lab bin~~, can I keep it at the space anyway?'''		'''- My project is much bigger than a storage box, can I keep it at the space anyway?'''

	~~All~~ our larger ~~rooms are used~~, ~~but the storage opportunities are quite compact despite our space's size of 300 m<sup>2</sup>~~. If you want to store projects that do not fit in your box, make sure that;		There is limited storage for larger projects in our storage room. There are a few shelves there which are available for members to use for larger projects for a shorter duration. You should only keep projects there which you actively work on, since they otherwise quickly fill up. If you want to store projects that do not fit in your box, make sure that you;

	* Put the items in a bag, tape them together or in some way make sure that there are no loose items.		* Put the items in a bag, tape them together or in some way make sure that there are no loose items.
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	Exceptions can be made during a shorter period of time (occasional days), providing that the project does not block anyone else's use of the workshops. Please note that the project still needs to be labeled as described above.		Exceptions can be made during a shorter period of time (occasional days), providing that the project does not block anyone else's use of the workshops. Please note that the project still needs to be labeled as described above.

	* Do not store the project longer than 3 months.		* Do not store the project longer than 3 months. But preferably shorter.

	Projects that are not labeled properly, block the workshop or left for more than 3 months will be thrown away.		Projects that are not labeled properly, block the workshop or left for more than 3 months will be thrown away.
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	'''- Can I get help with X for my project?'''		'''- Can I get help with X for my project?'''

	~~There is~~ no ~~one at~~ the ~~space just~~ to help ~~you, but if you talk~~ to other ~~lab~~ members at the space or ask ~~a question~~ in our [[Slack]] ~~there may well be another member who can~~ help you ~~get started so~~ you ~~can do it yourself~~.		The makerspace has no staff, it's completely member driven. This means that the best way to get help is to just ask other members. If you are unsure about how to use a machine, ask someone at the space if they might be able to show you. You can also ask questions on any topic in our [[Slack]] or in our facebook group. More often than not, lots of different members will chime in with ideas and help.

			This, of course, goes both ways. So if you see someone at the space who looks a bit lost, they would probably appreciate a helping hand from you.

	'''- Can I bring my pet to the Makerspace?'''		'''- Can I bring my pet to the Makerspace?'''

Voxel: /* Makerspace access */

2023-11-16T20:41:10Z

Makerspace access

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	Kids and youth under 16 don't need their own membership. They shall always be supervised by a responsible adult when they are at the Makerspace. As the responsible adult, you are responsible for all their actions and for making sure they don't injure themselves, others, or any equipment.		Kids and youth under 16 don't need their own membership. They shall always be supervised by a responsible adult when they are at the Makerspace. As the responsible adult, you are responsible for all their actions and for making sure they don't injure themselves, others, or any equipment.

	Kids 16 and over should have their own ~~lab~~ membership to be at the Makerspace and work on their projects.		Kids 16 and over should have their own membership to be at the Makerspace and work on their projects.

	'''- As a ~~lab~~ member, can I bring a friend to the space?'''		'''- As a member, can I bring a friend to the space?'''

	You can bring a friend as a guest a few times to show them the venue, but if your friend is there with you to work on a project then they will also need to have ~~an active lab membership~~. You are 100% responsible for the guests you bring in to the space.		You can bring a friend as a guest a few times to show them the venue, but if your friend is there with you to work on a project then they will also need to have makerspace access. You are 100% responsible for the guests you bring in to the space.

	'''- Is there room for more ~~lab~~ members? Is there a waiting list for membership?'''		'''- Is there room for more members? Is there a waiting list for membership?'''

	There is definitely room for more ~~lab~~ members! We think that too many active ~~lab~~ members is a luxury issue that should be solved by the association expanding its premises and resources.		There is definitely room for more members! We think that too many active members is a luxury issue that should be solved by the association expanding its premises and resources.

	On a visit, it may look a bit crowded in the labyrinth of shelves, but there are plans to expand it considerably to bring in hundreds of boxes.		On a visit, it may look a bit crowded in the labyrinth of shelves, but there are plans to expand it considerably to bring in hundreds of boxes.

	'''- ~~If I pay for more months of lab membership, do they~~ start counting down ~~immediately~~?'''		'''- When does my makerspace access start counting down?'''

	~~Your lab access~~ starts counting down ~~from~~ the ~~day they are~~ activated ~~in the key system~~. ~~You~~ will ~~receive an email when your lab access has been updated~~.		If you are a new member, it starts counting down when you attend the member introduction and get your key activated.
			If you are already a member, it will activate instantly.
	<br />		<br />

Voxel: /* Makerspace access */

2023-11-16T20:36:29Z

Makerspace access

← Äldre version		Versionen från 16 november 2023 kl. 20.36
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	The key system in the building uses [[Accessy]] which requires that you have a smartphone. For mer details on how Accessy works and which operating systems are supported, take a look at our wiki page on [[Accessy]].		The key system in the building uses [[Accessy]] which requires that you have a smartphone. For mer details on how Accessy works and which operating systems are supported, take a look at our wiki page on [[Accessy]].

	'''- Can I access the premises if my key is not activated~~/extended~~?'''		'''- Can I access the premises if my key is not activated?'''

	If you want to work on your own projects you have to ~~wait for~~ your ~~key to be activated~~.		If you want to work on your own projects, you'll have to purchase additional makerspace access via your [https://medlem.makerspace.se member page]. It should activate within seconds.

	'''- I want to ~~be a lab member~~. Is there any opportunity to get my key before the next <bdi>new member introduction (</bdi>"medlemsintroduktion")?'''		'''- I want to get makerspace access. Is there any opportunity to get my key before the next <bdi>new member introduction (</bdi>"medlemsintroduktion")?'''

	No, we ~~only have access~~ to ~~the key system at specific times~~. ~~Therefore, please refer to the~~ scheduled ~~<bdi>new~~ member introductions~~</bdi>~~.		No, but we try hard to schedule member introductions regularly. Check our [https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar] for scheduled member introductions.

	'''- I ~~have paid~~ for ~~multiple lab months. When does the~~ access ~~time of my keys get re-~~activated ~~or extended~~?'''		'''- If I pay for more makerspace access right now, how long until it is activated?'''

	~~Lab key access times are extended or activated every week~~, ~~during nights between Thursdays and Fridays~~.		If you have participated in a member introduction, it should activate within a few seconds.

	'''- When is the next <bdi>new member introduction</bdi> ("medlemsintroduktion")?'''		'''- When is the next <bdi>new member introduction</bdi> ("medlemsintroduktion")?'''
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	Then there aren't any on the schedule just now, and we won't be able to tell you when the next one is. Check back in a few days, we'll try to get them organized again soon.		Then there aren't any on the schedule just now, and we won't be able to tell you when the next one is. Check back in a few days, we'll try to get them organized again soon.

	'''- Is there an age restriction to be a ~~lab~~ member?'''		'''- Is there an age restriction to be a member?'''

	You can be a ~~lab~~ member as soon as you are 16 years old.		You can be a member as soon as you are 16 years old.

	'''- Can I take kids/youth to the Makerspace, do they need their own ~~lab~~ membership?'''		'''- Can I take kids/youth to the Makerspace, do they need their own membership?'''

	Kids and youth under 16 don't need their own ~~lab~~ membership. They shall always be supervised by a responsible adult when they are at the Makerspace. As the responsible adult you are responsible for all their actions and making sure they don't injure themselves, others, or any equipment.		Kids and youth under 16 don't need their own membership. They shall always be supervised by a responsible adult when they are at the Makerspace. As the responsible adult, you are responsible for all their actions and for making sure they don't injure themselves, others, or any equipment.

	Kids 16 and over should have their own lab membership to be at the Makerspace and work on their projects.		Kids 16 and over should have their own lab membership to be at the Makerspace and work on their projects.

Voxel: /* Become a member */

2023-11-16T20:31:40Z

Become a member

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	*The quick guide:		*The quick guide:
	*#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/register "starter pack"] which gives you a nice ~~rebated year~~ membership and 2 months of ~~lab membership~~.		*#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/register "starter pack"] which gives you a nice discounted yearly base membership and 2 months of makerspace access.
	*#Install [[Accessy]] and register an account if you don't already have one.		*#Install [[Accessy]] and register an account if you don't already have one.
	*#Come by the space to get your access at a <bdi>new member introduction ("</bdi>medlemsintroduktion", see the [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar]) which gives you 24/7 access to the space.		*#Come by the space to get your access at a <bdi>new member introduction ("</bdi>medlemsintroduktion", see the [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar]) which gives you 24/7 access to the space.
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	===How much does it cost?===		===How much does it cost?===

	====~~Membership fee~~====		====Base membership====
	Everyone pays a membership fee each year. As a member of the association, you receive email newsletters and have voting rights at annual meetings. You also get the opportunity to participate in the workshops and courses we arrange as well as the opportunity to ~~become a lab member~~.		Everyone pays a base membership fee each year. As a member of the association, you receive email newsletters and have voting rights at annual meetings. You also get the opportunity to participate in the workshops and courses we arrange, as well as the opportunity to purchase makerspace access.

	As a member without ~~lab~~ access, you have no access to use the venue in except during arranged workshops and courses.		As a member without makerspace access, you have no access to use the venue in except during arranged workshops and courses.

	====~~Lab~~ access====		====Makerspace access====
	If you are a member and want access to the venue, you have the opportunity to ~~become a lab member by paying a lab fee per~~ 30 ~~days of lab access~~.		If you are a member and want access to the venue, you have the opportunity to purchase makerspace access. You can purchase this in 30 day chunks.

	~~As a lab member~~ you ~~have~~ your own key, the ability to use all machines, and ~~to possibility~~ to store your projects at the Makerspace (note- space is limited, see the "Storage" section below).		With makerspace access, you'll get your own key, the ability to use all machines (that do not require additional courses to use), and you'll be able to store your projects at the Makerspace (note that space is limited, see the "Storage" section below).

	===~~Lab membership~~===		===Makerspace access===
	'''- I'm a new member and paid online, what do I do to get access to the premises?'''		'''- I'm a new member and paid online, what do I do to get access to the premises?'''

	~~The details are available in the description of the Lab membership fee in the~~ [https://medlem.makerspace.se~~/shop webshop~~].		Take a look at your [https://medlem.makerspace.se member page] to view the additional steps you need to take to gain access.

	The key system in the building uses [[Accessy]] which requires that you have a smartphone. For mer details on how Accessy works and which os are supported ~~see~~ our wiki page on [[Accessy]].		The key system in the building uses [[Accessy]] which requires that you have a smartphone. For mer details on how Accessy works and which operating systems are supported, take a look at our wiki page on [[Accessy]].

	'''- Can I access the premises if my key is not activated/extended?'''		'''- Can I access the premises if my key is not activated/extended?'''

Philon-: /* Storage */

2023-06-06T15:33:40Z

Storage

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	* Do not store the project longer than 3 months.		* Do not store the project longer than 3 months.

	Projects that are not ~~marked~~, block the workshop or left for more than 3 months will be thrown away.		Projects that are not labeled properly, block the workshop or left for more than 3 months will be thrown away.

	[[Fil:Medlemsförvaring.png\|alt=Good and bad example of temporary project storage\|ingen\|miniatyr\|900x900px\|Good and bad example of temporary project storage]]		[[Fil:Medlemsförvaring.png\|alt=Good and bad example of temporary project storage\|ingen\|miniatyr\|900x900px\|Good and bad example of temporary project storage]]

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	We organize a large open house about 2 times a year where we show the premises to the public, otherwise we have no regular open houses.		We organize a large open house about 2 times a year where we show the premises to the public, otherwise we have no regular open houses.

	If you are interested in becoming a member and want to look at the venue, you are welcome to come by on, for example, a work evening or ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction~~</bdi>~~ ("arbetskväll" or "medlemsintroduktion") (see [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium the calendar]), to take a look at the venue and talk to those whoever is there.		If you are interested in becoming a member and want to look at the venue, you are welcome to come by on, for example, a work evening or '''new member introduction''' ("arbetskväll" or "medlemsintroduktion") (see [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium the calendar]), to take a look at the venue and talk to those whoever is there.

	When you get here, our entrance is the door on the short side of the building. There's a doorbell with out logo that rings down in our space.		When you get here, our entrance is the door on the short side of the building. There's a doorbell with out logo that rings down in our space.
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	*#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/register "starter pack"] which gives you a nice discounted yearly base membership and 2 months of makerspace access.		*#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/register "starter pack"] which gives you a nice discounted yearly base membership and 2 months of makerspace access.
	*#Install [[Accessy]] and register an account if you don't already have one.		*#Install [[Accessy]] and register an account if you don't already have one.
	*#Come by the space to get your access at a ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction ("~~</bdi>~~medlemsintroduktion", see the [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar]) which gives you 24/7 access to the space.		*#Come by the space to get your access at a '''new member introduction''' ("medlemsintroduktion", see the [http://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar]) which gives you 24/7 access to the space.
	*#Visit a 'Just Make It' event, attend a workshop, or just come by to get to know other makers and/or to start working on your dream project!		*#Visit a 'Just Make It' event, attend a workshop, or just come by to get to know other makers and/or to start working on your dream project!
	*#Read through the [[Hello\|new member guide]] to learn about how we operate.		*#Read through the [[Hello\|new member guide]] to learn about how we operate.
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	If you want to work on your own projects, you'll have to purchase additional makerspace access via your [https://medlem.makerspace.se member page]. It should activate within seconds.		If you want to work on your own projects, you'll have to purchase additional makerspace access via your [https://medlem.makerspace.se member page]. It should activate within seconds.

	'''- I want to get makerspace access. Is there any opportunity to get my key before the next ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction (~~</bdi>~~"medlemsintroduktion")?'''		'''- I want to get makerspace access. Is there any opportunity to get my key before the next new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion")?'''

	No, but we try hard to schedule member introductions regularly. Check our [https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar] for scheduled member introductions.		No, but we try hard to schedule member introductions regularly. Check our [https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium calendar] for scheduled member introductions.
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	[https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium See the calendar]. That is how we communicate all <bdi>new member introduction</bdi> ("medlemsintroduktion") dates.		[https://www.makerspace.se/kalendarium See the calendar]. That is how we communicate all <bdi>new member introduction</bdi> ("medlemsintroduktion") dates.

	'''- I don't see any ~~<bdi>~~new member introduction~~</bdi>~~ ("medlemsintroduktion") on the calendar?'''		'''- I don't see any new member introduction ("medlemsintroduktion") on the calendar?'''

	Then there aren't any on the schedule just now, and we won't be able to tell you when the next one is. Check back in a few days, we'll try to get them organized again soon.		Then there aren't any on the schedule just now, and we won't be able to tell you when the next one is. Check back in a few days, we'll try to get them organized again soon.