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How to edit the wiki
To edit the wiki, please sign in using Slack to authenticate. If you run into problems, ask for access on the #general channel of slack. This wiki runs Bookstack under the hood. They have documentation for how to use and edit the wiki on their website which ma...
Donations
Most of the tools and equipment we have was donated or bought with donated funds. We appreciate your support! To donate items, please Check our list of items Contact makerspace@rockvillesciencecenter.org We'll coordinate with you about pickup or dropoff Afte...
Miscellaneous
Want to add something to the wiki but can't find where to put it? Add it here!
Wishlist
For tools that can be added to the Tool Library, please add to the Tool Wishlist. General Makerspace Wishlist: Lightbulb replacement for tracklights Wireless keyboard and mouse combo 3-hole-punch ✔ Button maker
PiSignage
The makerspace has a window display TV which is controlled by a raspberry pi. Here are some notes for those working on it: HDMI 3 on the TV (was HDMI 2 before today) HDMI 0 on the raspberry pi 4 B HDMI Cable or port may be loose -- momentarily drops picture ...
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...
Membership
All about becoming and being a member! Membership Types We offer 3 types of membership for adults 18+: Annual Membership: Receive all of the benefits of membership for only $60 per year. That's only $5 per month! a. Flexible Pricing Annual Membership: We don...
Contact Us
Primary Methods of Contact Slack: responses typically within a few hours from Mods or staff Email: makerspace@rockvillesciencecenter.org responses typically within a day or two Joining Our Slack Channel TBA Slack Channels: TBA Editing the Wiki TBA
Training and Reference
3D-printing Reference and Training Information General Design for 3D Printing https://blog.rahix.de/design-for-3d-printing/ Filament Characteristics and Usage ABS PETG PLA TPU all3dp.com/2/best-tpu-print-temperature-bed-filament/ Sources of 3D Printing Files m...
Laser Safety
The laser creates a very narrow, very hot band of light that rapidly heats what it touches, and will quickly burn, melt, vaporize, crack, or otherwise damage a variety of materials, including you. Primary Dangers: Vision: The laser can cause blindness if misus...
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. ...
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 f...
Other Community-Based Organizations
This page is a stub. You can help by expanding it. Organizations we partner with or are friends with. Expand the community! Rockville Bike Hub HacDC Rhyzome DC Tool Library at Twin Oaks Rockville Rotary Rockville Lions Club So What Else Montgomery County Depar...
First Aid Supplies
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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 ...
Parking
This page is a stub. You can help by expanding it. General: * Parking is available for Free for 90 minutes at the Rockville Town Square parking garages. You can also pay for additional time. * Free neighborhood parking is available a few blocks to the north...