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== Location ==
''<span style="font-size: 24px;">1102 E Michigan Ave,<br>Kalamazoo, MI<br>49048</span>'''


([https://goo.gl/maps/ppBnNoTSgWHGJk3L9/ Google Map Location])


=== A Makerspace for Kalamazoo  ===




KzooMakers is a Makerspace, also referred to as a Hackerspace, which is a workshop / laboratory and community of people who are interested in designing things, learning new stuff, and generally being creative! Makerspaces like ours have a set of community-owned tools to share involving elements of a machine shop, woodworking tools, lasercutting, 3d printing, electronics bench equipment, and other fabrication devices. We host classes and events to help encourage people to enjoy learning and creating. Many members typically join to work on individual projects while being able to ask others about their insight on a subject and use tools that otherwise would be out of reach to a typical hobbyist. It’s a great chance to meet other people who share these interests, and expand your own skills.


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=== What Kzoomakers is  ===
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* A place for people to work on projects they're interested in - We provide a space for members to work on almost any project that interests them and provide the tools to help them do so.
<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Who We Are</div>
* A place to socialize with like-minded people - We have open evenings which also provide a social venue for members to meet up and discuss what they're working on.
*[https://kzoomakers.net/KzooMakers:about Who we are]
* A place to repair, improve or re-purpose things - We keep an extensive collection of tools that can be used to repair and hack equipment to make it last longer or be more useful and our members often help each other with repairs.
*[[Executive Council]]
* A group to share knowledge and experience - We can find an expert on almost anything technical (and a lot of other things) within our membership, and most of them are very willing to share and teach
*[[Zone Leaders]]
* A way to learn and teach new skills - Our members provide inductions and other training on most of our equipment, as well as workshops to demonstrate and teach new skills we don't have technicians etc
*[[Mentors]]
* A place to work collaboratively on projects with friends - We provide a venue for groups of members to meet up and work on projects that would otherwise be hard to arrange.
*[[Members]]
* You need to be a current paid up member to use makerspace resources this includes tools, internet and materials.


=== Kzoomakers is not ===


<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Projects and Activities</div>
* A pay-as-you-go workshop - Although we're very flexible on membership contributions and require no long-term commitments, we do expect that being a Kzoomakers member is an ongoing process of contributing to the makerspace. Contributing only when you want to make use of the makerspace facilities is discouraged.
*[[Projects]]
* A co-working space – whilst you may be able to sit down and do some work on a small scale you will very quickly find it is not suited to having meetings, conference calls etc the network may drop out, there will be noise and interruptions
*[[To-Do Projects]]
* A laser cutting/CNC machining/etc service - We do not provide commercial services to the public, and we have a shared machine that many members will want to use
*[[Wish List]]
* A charity - Although we very much welcome donations and assistance, we are not a registered charity and are structured more like a social club.
* A storage area - We have a small amount of space to store ongoing member projects and we're happy to have tools that are being regularly used, however we are very space limited and do not provide long-term storage.
* A business incubator - We're happy to support local businesses where we can
* A tool hire centre - Our tools are kept at the makerspace and are not loaned out to members.
* The Repair Shop  wanting to repair stuff are very welcome to become members and get full access to our facilities. If you join up, we may help you fix it, if someone is around and they have time but we won't fix it for you.
* A source of free materials – You should bring your own materials if people have useable materials left over they can leave them for other member and other members should make a donation to the space to the value of the materials – it is one of the ways we support our selves
* A waste disposal service – Because it does not fit in your bin at home does not mean the space will find it valuable or useful


== Other things ==


<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Space and Equipment</div>
=== Guides and Rules ===
*[[Zones]]
* [[Rules]] - Know the rules!
*[[Equipment]]
* [[Guides]] - Find out how things work and how to safely get involved.
*[[Tool]]
* [[Faceplant]] - Common mistakes. Don't inadvertently destroy our equipment!
*[[Types of Property]]


 
=== Core Material ===
<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Rules, Policies, and Procedures</div>
* [[Library]] - Useful reading material. Update this when you borrow, return or contribute books.
*[[General Rules]]
* [[Maintenance]] - The space doesn't improve itself. Know how you should be helping.
*[[Member Privileges & Responsibilities]]
* [[Suppliers]] - In the local area and online
*[[Handbook]]
* [[Equipment]] - Incomplete list of the stuff we have and its status.
*[[Policies]]
* [[Pledges]] - Does the space lack something you want to use? See if others will combine efforts to get it.
*[[Procedures and Instructions]]
* [[Consumables]], [[Wishlist]] - We try stock cheap little things for convenience. Donate or restock to help maintain.
*[[Bylaws]]
 
 
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* [[Guides/How_To_Join | How to Join]]
*[[Guides/New_Member_Orientation | New Member Orientation]]
*[[Guides/FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]]
 
 
<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Media and Resources</div>
*[[Tutorials]]
*[[Interest Groups]]
 
 
<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Follow Us</div>
* Website: [http://kzoomakers.org/ Kzoomakers.org]
* Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/KzooMakers/ KzooMakers]
* Twitter: [https://twitter.com/KzooMakers @KzooMakers]
* Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kzoomakers/ kzoomakers]
* Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/KzooMakers/ Kzoo Makers]
* YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxgobUUknjQlTQwELi1lNQ YouTube]
 
 
<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Contact Us</div>
* Address : 1102 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Mi 49048
* Telephone : (269)270-3141
* Email : contact@kzoomakers.org
* [[Hours]]
 
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Get ready to unlock your creativity as we provide you tools that bring your ideas to life.
 
Our state-of-the-art electronics lab is packed to the brim with scopes, meters, and soldering equipment that would make even the most tech-savvy geeks drool. And don't even get us started on our multiple 3D printers and laser cutters ranging from 40w to a whopping 120w!
 
But that's not all - our cabinet level woodshop is a dream come true for any woodworking enthusiast with saws, jointers, planers, and sanding equipment galore. And if metalwork is more your thing, we've got you covered with our CNC machines, welding capabilities, and more!
 
At Kzoo Makers, we're all about fostering a community of like-minded individuals who love to geek out over the latest technology and collaborate on awesome group projects. And the best part? We're a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about what we do.
 
So what are you waiting for? Join us on a thrilling adventure of discovery, innovation, and pure geeky excitement. Click that signup button now and let's make some magic together!
 
 
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Location

1102 E Michigan Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI
49048
'

(Google Map Location)

A Makerspace for Kalamazoo

KzooMakers is a Makerspace, also referred to as a Hackerspace, which is a workshop / laboratory and community of people who are interested in designing things, learning new stuff, and generally being creative! Makerspaces like ours have a set of community-owned tools to share involving elements of a machine shop, woodworking tools, lasercutting, 3d printing, electronics bench equipment, and other fabrication devices. We host classes and events to help encourage people to enjoy learning and creating. Many members typically join to work on individual projects while being able to ask others about their insight on a subject and use tools that otherwise would be out of reach to a typical hobbyist. It’s a great chance to meet other people who share these interests, and expand your own skills.

What Kzoomakers is

  • A place for people to work on projects they're interested in - We provide a space for members to work on almost any project that interests them and provide the tools to help them do so.
  • A place to socialize with like-minded people - We have open evenings which also provide a social venue for members to meet up and discuss what they're working on.
  • A place to repair, improve or re-purpose things - We keep an extensive collection of tools that can be used to repair and hack equipment to make it last longer or be more useful and our members often help each other with repairs.
  • A group to share knowledge and experience - We can find an expert on almost anything technical (and a lot of other things) within our membership, and most of them are very willing to share and teach
  • A way to learn and teach new skills - Our members provide inductions and other training on most of our equipment, as well as workshops to demonstrate and teach new skills we don't have technicians etc
  • A place to work collaboratively on projects with friends - We provide a venue for groups of members to meet up and work on projects that would otherwise be hard to arrange.
  • You need to be a current paid up member to use makerspace resources this includes tools, internet and materials.

Kzoomakers is not

  • A pay-as-you-go workshop - Although we're very flexible on membership contributions and require no long-term commitments, we do expect that being a Kzoomakers member is an ongoing process of contributing to the makerspace. Contributing only when you want to make use of the makerspace facilities is discouraged.
  • A co-working space – whilst you may be able to sit down and do some work on a small scale you will very quickly find it is not suited to having meetings, conference calls etc the network may drop out, there will be noise and interruptions
  • A laser cutting/CNC machining/etc service - We do not provide commercial services to the public, and we have a shared machine that many members will want to use
  • A charity - Although we very much welcome donations and assistance, we are not a registered charity and are structured more like a social club.
  • A storage area - We have a small amount of space to store ongoing member projects and we're happy to have tools that are being regularly used, however we are very space limited and do not provide long-term storage.
  • A business incubator - We're happy to support local businesses where we can
  • A tool hire centre - Our tools are kept at the makerspace and are not loaned out to members.
  • The Repair Shop wanting to repair stuff are very welcome to become members and get full access to our facilities. If you join up, we may help you fix it, if someone is around and they have time but we won't fix it for you.
  • A source of free materials – You should bring your own materials if people have useable materials left over they can leave them for other member and other members should make a donation to the space to the value of the materials – it is one of the ways we support our selves
  • A waste disposal service – Because it does not fit in your bin at home does not mean the space will find it valuable or useful

Other things

Guides and Rules

  • Rules - Know the rules!
  • Guides - Find out how things work and how to safely get involved.
  • Faceplant - Common mistakes. Don't inadvertently destroy our equipment!

Core Material

  • Library - Useful reading material. Update this when you borrow, return or contribute books.
  • Maintenance - The space doesn't improve itself. Know how you should be helping.
  • Suppliers - In the local area and online
  • Equipment - Incomplete list of the stuff we have and its status.
  • Pledges - Does the space lack something you want to use? See if others will combine efforts to get it.
  • Consumables, Wishlist - We try stock cheap little things for convenience. Donate or restock to help maintain.