# Operations

# Electronic Window Display

The Makerspace has a window display unit which can display images in Portrait format. If you teach a class or have some other PSA image you would like it to display, please add it to this page.

Due to size restrictions, you may need to upload the full-res file to the Slack, or elsewhere on the internet and post a link here.

Current Needs: investigate and correct the Overscan issue. Marisa assisting.

* Problem description: the displayed image is too large for the TV screen, and the outer borders get cut off.
* RCA settings menu: press settings on remote, then quickly press 1147 to display full settings
* Need to research raspberry pi documentation and adjust /boot/config.txt (or equivalent) to troubleshoot overscan.

Things we've discovered:

* Besides the selected playlist, the player group will also display items on the playlist named "default". 


Current Assets:



<details id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><summary>Open Source Logo</summary>

[![Opensource.gif](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/opensource.gif)](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/opensource.gif)


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<details><summary>Albert Einstein Quote</summary>

[![4-small.png](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/scaled-1680-/4-small.png)](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/4-small.png)

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<details><summary>Carl Sagan Quote</summary>

[![3-small.png](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/scaled-1680-/3-small.png)](https://wiki.rockvillemakerspace.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-07/3-small.png)
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# Gremlins

See also: the #gremlins channel in Slack

Currently Known Gremlins:

- Vacuum cleaners need maintenance, especially the "cyclone style" sawdust vacuum
- Laser extraction fan sometimes does not work -- faulty switch or dial? Avoid turning fan speed all the way down. Avoid touching dial in general.
- Creality Printers -- ??

Fixed Gremlins:

- Dual-nozzle Raise3D printer not working correctly - one nozzle jamming. Mostly fixed, thanks to Justin!
- One Creality Printer was fixed by ??? -- still needs a cutter (?) to work correctly.

# Events (Tabling, Fix-It, etc.)

This page is a stub -- you can help by expanding it.

Event SOP:

- What items are needed 
    - Table
    - Banner
    - etc.,
    - Need to make packing sheet
- How are they packed? 
    - Plastic totes

What do we do at events?

- Fix-It Volunteering 
    - Volunteers bring their own tools, or check out from tool library
    - Coordinator needed / triage. (Sending people to available volunteers with matching skills)
- Outreach / Tabling 
    - Demonstrate Makerspace and Tool Library features 
        - Indoors: 3D printing demonstration
        - Example tool library tools
    - Hand out free stickers and other promotions
    - Answer questions
    - Take down information to follow up with potential collaborators

Unpacking from events

# First Aid Supplies

\* Inventory

# Teaching Classes

This page is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

- Currently looking for volunteers to sit on a committee for choosing what classes get taught
- For now, If you are interested in teaching classes, you can send a resume and description of the classes you want to teach to Evan.
- Be advised that you may need to be patient for the Makerspace to evaluate and plan class offerings, and there is no guaranty .