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== What is Protospace? == | ==What is Protospace?== | ||
Protospace is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Makerspace], which is a physical place like a library or a gym where members can go to collaborate, learn, and use tools and equipment not normally available to individual artists or hobbyists, especially in urban centers. | Protospace is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Makerspace], which is a physical place like a library or a gym where members can go to collaborate, learn, and use tools and equipment not normally available to individual artists or hobbyists, especially in urban centers. | ||
== Equipment and materials == | ==Equipment and materials== | ||
Protospace is always acquiring new tools, but we currently maintain: | Protospace is always acquiring new tools, but we currently maintain: | ||
*3D printers | *3D printers | ||
*Laser cutters | *Laser cutters | ||
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*Full wood shop with dust collection | *Full wood shop with dust collection | ||
*Electronics repair tools | *Electronics repair tools | ||
And more! | And more! | ||
== When can I visit/What are the open hours == | ==When can I visit/What are the open hours== | ||
Open to the public. | Open to the public. | ||
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24/7. If you are a Probationary Member, you can come to the space any time there's a vetted "full" member present who is willing to host guests. | 24/7. If you are a Probationary Member, you can come to the space any time there's a vetted "full" member present who is willing to host guests. | ||
== What is the sign up process? == | ==What is the sign up process?== | ||
# Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening) | #Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening) | ||
# Get a tour and ask to sign up | #Get a tour and ask to sign up | ||
# Fill out our Membership form | #Fill out our Membership form | ||
# Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space) | #Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space) | ||
# Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules) | #Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules) | ||
# Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form | #Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form | ||
# Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions) | #Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions) | ||
# Get a keycard | #Get a keycard | ||
At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can. | At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can. | ||
*Make stuff! | *Make stuff! | ||
==How much does it cost?== | |||
== How much does it cost? == | |||
Our membership rate is $55 per month. | Our membership rate is $55 per month. | ||
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Up-front annual payments can also be made for the cost of 11 months, the 12th free. | Up-front annual payments can also be made for the cost of 11 months, the 12th free. | ||
== How can I pay? == | ==How can I pay?== | ||
[[Set up a payment]] | [[Set up a payment]] | ||
== Is there a minimum membership term or signup fee? == | ==Is there a minimum membership term or signup fee?== | ||
No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed - you can suspend your membership temporarily once a year, but if you terminate your membership and wish to rejoin, you will have to re-take training and vetting as procedures change | No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed - you can suspend your membership temporarily once a year, but if you terminate your membership and wish to rejoin, you will have to re-take training and vetting as procedures change | ||
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Yes | Yes | ||
== Where can I see the class and event schedule? == | ==Where can I see the class and event schedule?== | ||
https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses. | https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses. | ||
For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace Google groups to hear what's going on. | For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace Google groups to hear what's going on. | ||
== How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) == | ==How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider)== | ||
Lots of people often fish on the mailing list for help on projects. Often at times you can come to a Tuesday Meet & Geek and people will be spitballing ideas and they turn into projects. Be a spitballer. | Lots of people often fish on the mailing list for help on projects. Often at times you can come to a Tuesday Meet & Geek and people will be spitballing ideas and they turn into projects. Be a spitballer. | ||
== Can I use all of the equipment? == | ==Can I use all of the equipment?== | ||
Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[tools we have]] page. | Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[tools we have]] page. | ||
== Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? == | ==Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time?== | ||
Full members each get a small shelf for project store. | Full members each get a small shelf for project store. | ||
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We tend to be a helpful community that is willing to share, teach, and learn. It's reasonable to ask. | We tend to be a helpful community that is willing to share, teach, and learn. It's reasonable to ask. | ||
== Are there people interested in (niche interest or pursuit)? == | ==Are there people interested in (niche interest or pursuit)?== | ||
Oh, almost definitely. We have two of every animal. | Oh, almost definitely. We have two of every animal. | ||
== Can I make things that I sell? == | ==Can I make things that I sell?== | ||
Yes. However, you cannot abuse the machines to make a deadline, or monopolize them for hours or days while other members need to use them. | Yes. However, you cannot abuse the machines to make a deadline, or monopolize them for hours or days while other members need to use them. | ||
Protospace is a non-profit, community organization powered entirely by volunteers - nobody is making any money to run the place. So, if you use it to make money, you will need to contribute back in some way, either through volunteer effort or donation. | Protospace is a non-profit, community organization powered entirely by volunteers - nobody is making any money to run the place. So, if you use it to make money, you will need to contribute back in some way, either through volunteer effort or donation. | ||
== How can I get more information? == | ==How can I get more information?== | ||
Most of our internal discussion happens on our Google Groups - | Most of our internal discussion happens on our Google Groups - | ||