Ace Makerspace
What we're about
Ace Makerspace (https://www.acemakerspace.org/)
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
Upcoming events (4+)
This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! (there are stairs involved).
This tour starts at 7pm sharp! One tour only this evening. Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts. Thank You.
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Masks and vaccinations are required. Please bring vaccination verification with you for the tour. You can bring your record on your phone with a photo or the record from https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
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Your tour guide will take you through all the basics and provide any help needed for you to sign up.
We start at 7 pm sharp. Please show up on time so that the whole group doesn't have to rush through the tour. Thank you!
If you get here really early there is a beergarden on the corner that serves a great pint or lemonade.
- Team A.
- 1 attendee
All about electronics and repairing electronics. Join Ace Members in our well-appointed electronics lab to work on projects, repair things or learn new skills.
Feature: FixIt Clinic joins us for a repair and learning night. They even connect to the international Discord with tons of repair coaches from around the world.
Masks are optional for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. See below for how to get a FREE account set up.
Electronics Night at Ace Makerspace is an open lab where folks can:
- Access tools and supplies to repair electronics in small appliances and electronic devices
- Get help with your electronics projects including program microcontrollers
- Learn a new skill like how to solder or how to use tools like Oscilloscopes
- Get help getting started with electronics for repair, special projects, art, or cosplay
- Your hosts have a variety of skills and access to tons of resources all in a well-appointed electronics lab set up for social distancing.
Support the Electronic Program at ACE and events like these. $8 suggested donation payable onsite with Square or Cash. Sliding Scale. NOBODY TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!
- Team A.
- 1 attendee
Demystify Ace Shop etiquette and the use of common small tools all in one go! This Workshop covers the basics of how to use the shop successfully in the first half. The second half of the workshop is a series of demonstrations on smaller hand-held tools common to woodworking and more.
Masks are required for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. See below for how to get a FREE account set up.
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Ace Workshop, Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: None. Learn more about tool certification requirements and opportunities.
Age: 14+
Agenda
Shop Etiquette:
- “Better than you found it” culture and practice
- Looking up Wiki info by using the QR Codes on all machines
- Consumables
- Storage
- Dibs
- /asset Reporting when things go wrong
- How to get help
Big Tool Demonstrations:
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Bandsaw
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Jointer
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Planer
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Tablesaw
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Miter Saw
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Drill Press
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Lathe
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Router Table
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Oscillating Sander
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1” belt sander
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What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
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What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
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Safety Gear: Eye protection, and ear protection, and all the hand sanitizer will be provided. If you are fussy, bring your own.
Class Scholarship Available
Scholarships are only available after 6 spots have been filled. The scholarship for this class is funded primarily by a small amount added to other student fees. If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form . You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event, depending on event sales.
This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, do not.
Refunds, Transfers, or Credits are only offered if the class is canceled. We do not offer credits, transfers, or refunds for student cancelations. You can offer your seat for sale to others (use the comments). You are solely responsible for those transactions & letting us know who is taking your spot.
- Howard C.
- Dan S.
- 2 attendees
Sharing space in these challenging times is hard. Learn how Ace works and explore the social contract.
Masks are optional for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. See below for how to get a FREE account set up.
There will be Pizza and Pop. And enough room to stay distanced and still enjoy tasty treats.
Learn the basics of how Ace works:
- Welcome and Introduction
- The Culture and the Social Contract
- Sign Up
- Classes and Certifications
- Dues and Contributions
- Ace Systems and Platforms
- Beyond Dues - Trash, storage, billing, and more
- How to find information and help
- Q & A
- Extras!
If there is time, after the presentation we will do a lighting tour.
Feel free to preview the presentation deck. It contains a lot of extra information and we can really focus on what ya'll care about most.
Link: https://tinyurl.com/3u2pkyvy
- Rachel M.
- Sarah C.
- Maulik D.
- 5 attendees
Past events (2,727)
- Ted H.
- Greg H.
- Hans K.
- 4 attendees