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Line 1: − 1) read the documentation for the Maker Hub, the facility within the Maker Hub, and the item of equipment within the facility;+ − 2) pass the online quiz for the Hub/facility/item of equipment; and+ − 3) get trained by an Ace on using the Hub/facility/item of equipment.+ + − ## Read the documentation − The top level of online documentation for the Maker Hub can be found at: − https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Maker_Hub. − On this wiki page, you will find information about the Maker Hub as a whole, as well as links to wiki pages for individual facilities. The main Maker Hub wiki page also contains links to pages describing other important topics, such as the Maker Hub's reservation system, hours of operation, available equipment, user policies, aces, and much more. + + + + + − ## Pass the quiz+ + Line 22:
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Before you can use the Maker Hub itself or reserve an item of equipment, you must go through a three-step process:
Before you can use the Maker Hub itself or reserve an item of equipment, you must go through a three-step process:
# Read the documentation for the Maker Hub, the facility within the Maker Hub, and the item of equipment within the facility;
# Pass the online quiz for the Hub/facility/item of equipment; and
# Get trained by an ace on using the Hub/facility/item of equipment.
After you've read the documentation, passed the quiz, and been trained on the equipment, you can reserve the equipment and start using it.
After you've read the documentation, passed the quiz, and been trained on the equipment, you can reserve the equipment and start using it.
=== Prerequisites ===
==== Read the documentation ====
The top level of online documentation for the Maker Hub can be found at :
https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Maker_Hub, where you will find information about the Maker Hub as a whole, as well as links to wiki pages for individual facilities. The main Maker Hub wiki page also contains links to pages describing other important topics, such as the Maker Hub's reservation system, hours of operation, available equipment, user policies, aces, and much more.
Clicking on the [Facilities](https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Facilities) link on the main Maker Hub wiki page takes you to the Facilities page. Clicking on the link to any facility takes you to that facility's wiki page, which explains the purpose of the facility as well as any safety or other policies associated with the facility. It also contains a clickable list of equipment available for use in the facility.
Clicking on the [Facilities](https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Facilities) link on the main Maker Hub wiki page takes you to the Facilities page. Clicking on the link to any facility takes you to that facility's wiki page, which explains the purpose of the facility as well as any safety or other policies associated with the facility. It also contains a clickable list of equipment available for use in the facility.
==== Pass the quiz ====
After you've read the wiki pages for the Maker Hub and for the facility and equipment you're interested in using, you must pass a quiz in order to move on to the next step -- getting trained by an Ace.
After you've read the wiki pages for the Maker Hub and for the facility and equipment you're interested in using, you must pass a quiz in order to move on to the next step -- getting trained by an Ace.
4) Once you have passed the quiz for the facility you wish to use, you must take and pass the quiz for items you wish to use within that facility.
4) Once you have passed the quiz for the facility you wish to use, you must take and pass the quiz for items you wish to use within that facility.
The easiest way to navigate through these quizzes is to go back to the [Maker Hub course home page](https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/25773) once you have completed each quiz.
The easiest way to navigate through these quizzes is to go back to the [Maker Hub course home page](https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/25773) once you have completed each quiz.
==== Get trained ====
Once you've read the wiki page(s) and passed the quiz for each, your next step is to get trained on the equipment.
Once you've read the wiki page(s) and passed the quiz for each, your next step is to get trained on the equipment.
Training involves: (1) scheduling one or more meetings with a staff member, preferably an "ace", and (2) demonstrating the correct use of the equipment you're training on.
Training involves: (1) scheduling one or more meetings with a staff member, preferably an "ace", and (2) demonstrating the correct use of the equipment you're training on.
After training with a staff member and satisfactory completion of a demonstration, you are considered certified and can use that equipment in the Maker Hub. Congratulations!
After training with a staff member and satisfactory completion of a demonstration, you are considered certified and can use that equipment in the Maker Hub. Congratulations!
The complete training process is described in detail in [How the Training System Works](https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Getting_Started#How_The_Training_System_Works).
The complete training process is described in detail in [How the Training System Works](https://maker-hub.georgefox.edu/wiki/Getting_Started#How_The_Training_System_Works).
=== Reserving a machine ===
==== Reserving a single machine for a single user at a single time ====
Reserving a single machine for a particular time is easy.
Reserving a single machine for a particular time is easy.
The example below shows the steps you would take to reserve the Foam Cutter in the Hub.
The example below shows the steps you would take to reserve the Foam Cutter in the Hub.
'''Step 1.''' From your Maker Hub homepage, click the "Make a Reservation" button. This brings up a page that looks like Figure 1 below. Pull down the "Equipment" menu to bring up a list of the equipment you are qualified to reserve. After selecting the machine you want, click the "Search" button.
The example below shows the steps you would take to reserve the Bead Roller in the Hub.
The example below shows the steps you would take to reserve the Bead Roller in the Hub.
<img src="C:\Users\rparenteau\makerhub\images\reserving_the_bead_roller_1_pixelized.jpg" alt="Figure 1, Reserving the Bead Roller" style="border: 2px solid grey;">
<img src="C:\Users\rparenteau\makerhub\images\reserving_the_bead_roller_1_pixelized.jpg" alt="Figure 1, Reserving the Bead Roller" style="border: 2px solid grey;">
*Figure 1, Reserving the bead roller*
*Figure 1, Reserving the bead roller*
'''Step 2.''' A list of available time slots for the machine you have chosen appears. Depending on the machine, this list may include time slots in increments of 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
%%needs verifying%% Typically, the longest you can reserve a machine is for 60 minutes at one time. If you need more time than that, please consult a Maker Hub administrator at makerhub@georgefox.edu.
%%needs verifying%% Typically, the longest you can reserve a machine is for 60 minutes at one time. If you need more time than that, please consult a Maker Hub administrator at makerhub@georgefox.edu.