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| ! colspan="3" |<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">'''<big>Kzoo Makers ''- Your Community Makerspace''</big>'''</div>
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| | colspan="3" |Get ready to unlock your creativity as we provide you tools that bring your ideas to life.
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| Our state-of-the-art electronics lab is packed to the brim with scopes, meters, and soldering equipment that will make the most tech-savvy geeks drool. Don't even get us started on our 3D printers and laser cutters ranging from 40w to a whopping 120w!
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| But that's not all - our cabinet level woodshop is a dream for any woodworking enthusiast with saws, jointers, planers, and sanding equipment. And if metalwork is your thing, we've got you with our CNC machines, welding capabilities, and more!
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| 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.
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| So what are you waiting for? Join us on a thrilling adventure of discovery, innovation, and geeky excitement. Request a tour and let's make something!
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| <div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">What We Are</div> '''''"Makerspace? What's a makerspace!?"'''''
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| ''Kzoo Makers makerspace:''
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| * Collaborative workspaces, equipment, and programs
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| * Hands-on environment for creativity, exploration, and skill-building
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| * A place for community to create ideas and turn into creation, to contribute to a culture of local innovation, and to have fun!
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| Kzoo Makers is a volunteer operated 501(c)(3) public charity: charitable contributions include community development, economic development, and education-supporting resources for Kalamazoo and surrounding communities.
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| More info, please see our [https://kzoomakers.net/KzooMakers:about '''What we are'''] page.
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| <div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Space, Equipment, Programs</div>'''''"Ok sounds kind of neat. What does Kzoo Makers offer?"'''''
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| We offer '''space''', '''equipment,''' and '''programs'''.
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| '''Space:'''
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| Kzoo Makers facility is subdivided into areas of interest, called zones.
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| Please see our [[Zones|'''Zone Map''']]
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| * Crafting and Fabric
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| * Electronics
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| * Lasers
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| * Computer Lab
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| * Metalshop
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| * Welding
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| * Workspace
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| * Meeting space
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| * Woodshop
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| * 3D Printing
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| * Workspace
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| * Everything else
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| '''Equipment:'''
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| Each zone maintains equipment supporting the interest of the zone.
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| Please see our '''[[Inventory|Equipment List]],''' or click on a zone above.
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| * Cabinet level woodshop PACKED: large jointer, planer, drum sander, wide belt sander, bandsaws, lathes, several CNC machines, etc.
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| * Electronics room PACKED, test equipment, tools, and supplies.
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| * Multiple laser cutters and engravers - CO2 up to 120 watts 49in wide
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| * Manual and cnc mills, metal lathe, welding, sandblasting and more
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| * 3D printers, FDM 80+ rolls of filament in various colors and materials
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| * Sewing room with 5 identical sewing machines, serger, etc.
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| * A lot..... LOT more
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| '''Programs:'''
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| Each zone has programs, usually relating to the interest of the zone.
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| Kzoo Makers, members, and select guests operate various programs such as meetups, workshops, events..
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| Please see our '''[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=kzoomakers.org_fkmebp59ti7pvl271vp65p1k8s%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_YorkCalendar Event Calendar]''' for scheduled events.
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| * Meetups: Southwest Michigan Makers Network, Kalamazoo Linux User Group, Kalamazoo Woodworkers Guild, Electronics Forum
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| * Workshops: Kevins Laser workshops, Chris Runs Lathe workshops, Wayne does metal working workshops
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| * Events: Some events we have hosted at our space example Art Hop.......
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| Most people access our makerspace by being members of the space. Being a member gives you access to the space and equipment. Membership fees for most member range from $25/month to $75/month. For a complete list of membership options, click here for a membership chart:
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| There are other ways to access the without being a member: Workshops, Events, and Meetups: Please see our calendar below.
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| <div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Finding Out More, Touring, Joining</div>'''''"Too good to be true, I need to see this place with my own eyes!"'''''
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| *[[How to Join]]
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| *[[Guides/New_Member_Orientation |New Member Orientation]]
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| *[[Guides/FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]]
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| <div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Member Resources and The Curious</div>'''''"Can you direct me to the rabbit hole, please?"'''''
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| Yep!
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| '''Rules, Policies, and Procedures'''
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| *[[General Rules]]
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| *[[Member Privileges & Responsibilities]]
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| *[[Handbook]]
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| *[[Types of Property]]
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| '''Information On:'''
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| * [[Zones]]
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| * [[Equipment]]
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| * [[Interest Groups]]
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| * Storage
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| '''People'''
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| *[[Zone Leaders]] & Mentors
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| *[[Executive Council]]
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| *Board
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| <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>'''"Where the heck are you?"'''
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| Address : 1102 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
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| Telephone : (269) 270-3141
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| Email : contact@kzoomakers.org
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| [[Hours]]
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| * Website: [http://kzoomakers.org/ Kzoomakers.org]
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| * Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/KzooMakers/ KzooMakers]
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| * Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kzoomakers/ kzoomakers]
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| * Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/KzooMakers/ Kzoo Makers]
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| * YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxgobUUknjQlTQwELi1lNQ YouTube]
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| * Discord: https://discord.gg/mT86YZXm33<div style="margin:0;background-color:#7FB3D5;font-size:130%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #154360;padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Dontate</div>Donate
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