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Safety first includes not only your safety and the safety of others, but the safety of the equipment and tools as well. It is a huge privilege to have access to this set of equipment and we need to ensure that the equipment is being properly used and maintained. There is no reason in this space to use a screwdriver as a hammer. We have hammers. Use tools for their intended purposes, not just for your safety, but for the safety of the tool.  

Safety first includes not only your safety and the safety of others, but the safety of the equipment and tools as well. It is a huge privilege to have access to this set of equipment and we need to ensure that the equipment is being properly used and maintained. There is no reason in this space to use a screwdriver as a hammer. We have hammers. Use tools for their intended purposes, not just for your safety, but for the safety of the tool.  

To aid in making sure that you are aware of proper safety usage, you will need to be trained on how to use the equipment. Equipment is marked with unique, representative icons, such as the one below.

Safety is our number one concern as you use the equipment and tools available in the Maker Hub. In the Maker Hub, there is a very clear distinction between things that are considered [[Equipment|equipment]] and things that are considered [[Tools|tools]]. Equipment is a special category of machines that, by definition, ''requires'' certified training before an individual is allowed to use it. Tools have no certification process; they can be used by anyone who has completed this Maker Hub Introduction course and passed the quiz. That does not mean that tools are necessarily less dangerous; equipment just requires more training. Do not use any equipment that you have not been certified on. There are several equipment stations in [[The Hub]] such as the [[Sewing Machine|sewing machines]], the [[Electronics Workstation|electronics workstation]], and the [[Heat Press|heat press]] to name a few. All [[Equipment|equipment]] is marked in the Maker Hub with special icons that are displayed either on, around, or above the equipment. Here's an example icon for the [[Sublimation Printer|sublimation printer]].

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Equipment that has an icon posted over it, by definition, requires specialized certification training. Without completing this training, you are not authorized to utilize the equipment! Have we beat this dead horse enough yet? Think of these certifications as a “license to learn.” They allow you to utilize the equipment, but you should still feel free to ask for help, at any point, from a shop mentor or technician.  

 

Equipment that has an icon posted over it, by definition, requires specialized training. Without completing this training, you are not authorized to utilize the equipment! The training will be offered via a Canvas course for each piece of equipment. If the system is relatively simple, the course might just be basic reading with a simple quiz (like this one). More complex tools might involve demonstration videos along with a live demonstration of your ability to properly use the machines. Think of these certifications as a “license to learn.” They allow you to utilize the equipment, but you should still feel free to ask for help, at any point, from a shop mentor or technician.  

Never forget … SAFETY FIRST!

Never forget … SAFETY FIRST!

There is A/V equipment in the corner of the hub. Best to just leave it alone.

There is A/V equipment in the corner of the hub. Best to just leave it alone.

The [[Supplies|Low-Fidelity Prototyping Station]] is provided so that students can make quick project mock-ups. Please BE PROFESSIONAL when using this station. While it might be tempting to make pipe-cleaner men as you did in elementary school, these supplies are provided for free to be utilized for projects, not entertainment. We will simply not be able to provide these supplies if they are continually wasted. This station is notorious for being left a mess, so please RESET THE SPACE and clean up when you are finished. Also, there is a small laminating machine located at the low-fidelity prototyping station. The low-fidelity prototyping station and the laminating machine are not considered "equipment," which means that there is no certification process necessary to use these items.

The [[Supplies|Low-Fidelity Prototyping Station]] is provided so that students can make quick project mock-ups. Please BE PROFESSIONAL when using this station. While it might be tempting to make pipe-cleaner men as you did in elementary school, these supplies are provided for free to be utilized for projects, not entertainment. We will simply not be able to provide these supplies if they are continually wasted. This station is notorious for being left a mess, so please RESET THE SPACE and clean up when you are finished. Also, there is a small laminating machine located at the low-fidelity prototyping station. The low-fidelity prototyping station and the laminating machine are not considered "equipment," which means that there is no certification process necessary to use these items. See [[The Hub]] wiki page to see what equipment is located in the hub.

 

There are several equipment stations in the hub such as the [[Sewing Machine|sewing machines]], the [[Electronics Workstation|electronics workstation]], and the [[Heat Press|heat press]] to name a few. In the Maker Hub, there is a very clear distinction between things that are considered [[Equipment|equipment]] and things that are considered [[Tools|tools]]. Equipment is a special category of machines because, by definition, ''every'' piece of equipment requires certified training before an individual is allowed to use it. Tools have no certification process; they can be used by anyone who has passed the Maker Hub Introduction quiz. That does not mean that tools are necessarily less dangerous. We just categorize tools differently than equipment. Do not use any equipment that you have not been certified on. All [[Equipment|equipment]] is marked in the Maker Hub with special icons that are displayed either on, around, or above the equipment. Here's an example icon for the [[Sublimation Printer|sublimation printer]].

<strong>Meeting Rooms</strong><br>

<strong>Meeting Rooms</strong><br>

==How The Training System Works==

==How The Training System Works==

Each of the shops/labs below has controlled access. To acquire access to these labs, there will be a training course for each room in addition to the specific machine training courses. Those courses will cover the more specific application of the three commandments as well as the specific capabilities in each room.  

Each of the shops/labs below has controlled access. To acquire access to these labs, there will be a training course for each room in addition to the specific machine training courses. Those courses will cover the more specific application of the three commandments as well as the specific capabilities in each room.

 

The training will be offered via a Canvas course for each piece of equipment. If the system is relatively simple, the course might just be basic reading with a simple quiz (like this one). More complex tools might involve demonstration videos along with a live demonstration of your ability to properly use the machines.

How does our training system work? Take a look at the fancy graph below. Every node on the graph has a corresponding Canvas quiz (unless it is labelled with (No Quiz)). The middle column contains all of the facilities within the Maker Hub; most facilities have a corresponding Canvas Quiz. The right column contains each piece of equipment within the Maker Hub... and you guessed it; each piece of equipment has its respective quiz. The graph follows a sequential process of completing quizzes from left to right. For example, if I wanted to get certified on the Milling Machine, I would need to take the [[Getting Started | Maker Hub Intro quiz]], then the [[Machine Shop]] quiz, then the [[Milling Machine]] quiz. All of the information I would need to pass these 3 quizzes can be found at the respective links given. After that, let's say that I also wanted to get certified on the Sewing Machine. Well, I've already passed the Maker Hub Intro quiz, and there's no quiz for The Hub... so I only need to pass the [[Sewing Machine]] quiz. So on and so forth. Keep in mind that all Canvas quizzes are reset at the beginning of the summer, so you will need to retake all your quizzes in the fall (but all demonstrations carry over). This is intentional to refresh your knowledge of how to operate each machine once a year.

How does our training system work? Take a look at the fancy graph below. Every node on the graph has a corresponding Canvas quiz (unless it is labelled with (No Quiz)). The middle column contains all of the facilities within the Maker Hub; most facilities have a corresponding Canvas Quiz. The right column contains each piece of equipment within the Maker Hub... and you guessed it; each piece of equipment has its respective quiz. The graph follows a sequential process of completing quizzes from left to right. For example, if I wanted to get certified on the Milling Machine, I would need to take the [[Getting Started | Maker Hub Intro quiz]], then the [[Machine Shop]] quiz, then the [[Milling Machine]] quiz. All of the information I would need to pass these 3 quizzes can be found at the respective links given. After that, let's say that I also wanted to get certified on the Sewing Machine. Well, I've already passed the Maker Hub Intro quiz, and there's no quiz for The Hub... so I only need to pass the [[Sewing Machine]] quiz. So on and so forth. Keep in mind that all Canvas quizzes are reset at the beginning of the summer, so you will need to retake all your quizzes in the fall (but all demonstrations carry over). This is intentional to refresh your knowledge of how to operate each machine once a year.