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== Contact Stockholm Makerspace == | ==Contact Stockholm Makerspace== | ||
'''''Before contacting us to ask a question, we would like you to look in the FAQ below, where we have listed the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers.''''' | '''''Before contacting us to ask a question, we would like you to look in the FAQ below, where we have listed the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers.''''' | ||
=== Questions to the board === | ===Questions to the board=== | ||
'''Stockholm Makerspace operates on a volunteer basis, meaning that the association has no employees and we do everything in our spare time. Therefore, it may sometimes take some time for us to respond to various requests.<br>'''<span style="color: red">'''''This also means that we DO NOT take questions by phone.'''''</span> | '''Stockholm Makerspace operates on a volunteer basis, meaning that the association has no employees and we do everything in our spare time. Therefore, it may sometimes take some time for us to respond to various requests.<br>'''<span style="color: red">'''''This also means that we DO NOT take questions by phone.'''''</span> | ||
You can reach the Board directly via email [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. We prefer email contact because the Board jointly manages our email. | You can reach the Board directly via email [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. We prefer email contact because the Board jointly manages our email. | ||
=== Other questions === | ===Other questions=== | ||
If you have questions that are not addressed specifically to the board, but that might just as well be answered by other members, then we recommend that you ask the question in our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerspace.se Facebook group]. | If you have questions that are not addressed specifically to the board, but that might just as well be answered by other members, then we recommend that you ask the question in our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerspace.se Facebook group]. | ||
We also have a [[Slack]]. | We also have a [[Slack]]. | ||
=== Social media === | ===Social media=== | ||
We are on [https://www.facebook.com/Stockholm.Makerspace Facebook], [https://www.instagram.com/stockholmmakerspace/ Instagram], [https://twitter.com/sthlmmakerspace Twitter] & [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4952212 LinkedIn]. | We are on [https://www.facebook.com/Stockholm.Makerspace Facebook], [https://www.instagram.com/stockholmmakerspace/ Instagram], [https://twitter.com/sthlmmakerspace Twitter] & [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4952212 LinkedIn]. | ||
== Visit Stockholm Makerspace == | ==Visit Stockholm Makerspace== | ||
=== Open house === | |||
=== I want to see the premises before I become a member === | |||
'''- Can I come and look at the premises and what is there before I become a member?''' | |||
On page [[Lokalen]] (premise) are links to 360 images for each room. Are you really 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=== | |||
'''- When is the next open house?''' | '''- When is the next open house?''' | ||
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See the above question about the open house. | See the above question about the open house. | ||
=== Study visits / field trips === | ===Study visits / field trips=== | ||
'''- 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.''' | ||
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''Initiatives with financial backing who want to learn from us may book study visits as above. This includes municipal and county-funded operations.'' | ''Initiatives with financial backing who want to learn from us may book study visits as above. This includes municipal and county-funded operations.'' | ||
== Become a member == | ==Become a member== | ||
'''- How do I get started making stuff at the Stockholm Makerspace?''' | '''- How do I get started making stuff at the Stockholm Makerspace?''' | ||
Does it feel like Stockholm Makerspace is the place you want to create your projects as well as meet other friendly makers? Are you at least 16 years old? In that case, we recommend the following: | Does it feel like Stockholm Makerspace is the place you want to create your projects as well as meet other friendly makers? Are you at least 16 years old? In that case, we recommend the following: | ||
*The quick guide: | *The quick guide: | ||
*#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/product/3 "starter pack"] which gives you a nice rebated year membership and 2 months of lab membership. | *#Buy a [https://medlem.makerspace.se/shop/product/3 "starter pack"] which gives you a nice rebated year membership and 2 months of lab membership. | ||
*#Come by the space to get your access key at a "nyckelutlämning" (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 key at a "nyckelutlämning" (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. | ||
*If you use Facebook, we also have an active [https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerspace.se/ meembers group] you can participate in. This group is usually the most up to date with news and events. | *If you use Facebook, we also have an active [https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerspace.se/ meembers group] you can participate in. This group is usually the most up to date with news and events. | ||
*Read the wiki page for Machines and Inventory ([[Maskiner och inventarier]]), to see what equipment we have and sometimes even how to use things in the space. | *Read the wiki page for Machines and Inventory ([[Maskiner och inventarier]]), to see what equipment we have and sometimes even how to use things in the space. | ||
=== How much does it cost? === | ===How much does it cost?=== | ||
==== Membership fee ==== | ====Membership fee==== | ||
Everyone pays a membership fee of 200 SEK per 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 membership fee of 200 SEK per 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. | ||
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 lab access, you have no access to use the venue in except during arranged workshops and courses. | ||
==== Lab access ==== | ====Lab 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 of 300 SEK per 30 days of lab 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 of 300 SEK per 30 days of lab access. | ||
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). | 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). | ||
=== Lab membership === | ===Lab membership=== | ||
'''- Is there an age restriction to be a lab member?''' | '''- Is there an age restriction to be a lab member?''' | ||
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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. | ||
=== Companies & services === | ===Companies & services=== | ||
'''- Can my company / organization become a member and manufacture our prototypes at Stockholm Makerspace?''' | '''- Can my company / organization become a member and manufacture our prototypes at Stockholm Makerspace?''' | ||
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If you want someone else to do something for you, then it's probably not a service that Stockholm Makerspace offers. Our organization is based on becoming a member and doing things for yourself. We do not have any employees and are not here to be paid for any expertise. | If you want someone else to do something for you, then it's probably not a service that Stockholm Makerspace offers. Our organization is based on becoming a member and doing things for yourself. We do not have any employees and are not here to be paid for any expertise. | ||
== | ==The space and its equipment== | ||
=== Open hours === | ===Open hours=== | ||
'''- When is the space open?''' | '''- When is the space open?''' | ||
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For others, see the Open house section above. | For others, see the Open house section above. | ||
=== Machines & tools === | ===Machines & tools=== | ||
'''- Are there staff in place who will teach how to use the machines?''' | '''- Are there staff in place who will teach how to use the machines?''' | ||
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We do not lend tools, but you can become a member and use the tools here at the space. | We do not lend tools, but you can become a member and use the tools here at the space. | ||
=== Storage === | ===Storage=== | ||
'''- 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?''' | ||
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Projects that are not marked, are in the way, or are stored for a long time will definitely be thrown away. | Projects that are not marked, are in the way, or are stored for a long time will definitely be thrown away. | ||
=== Other === | ===Other=== | ||
'''- Can I get help with X for my project?''' | '''- Can I get help with X for my project?''' | ||
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No, it is forbidden to bring dogs or other animals to Stockholm Makerspace's premises. The exception to this is a certified assistant dog in service. | No, it is forbidden to bring dogs or other animals to Stockholm Makerspace's premises. The exception to this is a certified assistant dog in service. | ||
== Workshops & Activities == | ==Workshops & Activities== | ||
=== Workshops and courses === | ===Workshops and courses=== | ||
'''- Can you hold a course in X?''' | '''- Can you hold a course in X?''' | ||
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See the above answer. | See the above answer. | ||
=== I want to lead a workshop === | ===I want to lead a workshop=== | ||
'''- I want to arrange a workshop / course about X''' | '''- I want to arrange a workshop / course about X''' | ||
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Awesome! Read more about that on the [[Workshops]] page. | Awesome! Read more about that on the [[Workshops]] page. | ||
=== Kid-friendly activities === | ===Kid-friendly activities=== | ||
'''- Do you have any activities for children?''' | '''- Do you have any activities for children?''' | ||
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Stockholm Makerspace has no activities for children at this time. | Stockholm Makerspace has no activities for children at this time. | ||
== Sponsoring == | ==Sponsoring== | ||
'''- My company is interested in sponsoring the Stockholm Makerspace, how do we get started?''' | '''- My company is interested in sponsoring the Stockholm Makerspace, how do we get started?''' | ||
Great! Send an email to [mailto:sponsring@makerspace.se sponsring@makerspace.se] and we'll continue the discussion from there. | Great! Send an email to [mailto:sponsring@makerspace.se sponsring@makerspace.se] and we'll continue the discussion from there. | ||
== Advertising == | ==Advertising== | ||
'''- Hello, I want to promote our product / course / competition / event. Can you spread this on your network?''' | '''- Hello, I want to promote our product / course / competition / event. Can you spread this on your network?''' | ||
We want to avoid spreading too many things in our networks and so it will cost something to reach our members in this way. If you are interested, you can buy an advertising space in any of our channels. Contact us at [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. | We want to avoid spreading too many things in our networks and so it will cost something to reach our members in this way. If you are interested, you can buy an advertising space in any of our channels. Contact us at [mailto:info@makerspace.se info@makerspace.se]. | ||