Maker SpaceTwo Models

MIT FAB LAB Model

A Fab Lab is comprised of off-the-shelf, industrial-grade fabrication and electronics tools, wrapped in open source software and programs written by researchers at MIT’s Center for Bits & Atoms . Originally designed for communities as prototyping platforms for local entrepreneurship, Fab Labs are increasingly being adopted by schools as platforms for project-based, hands-on STEM education.

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

Currently Fab Labs include a •laser cutter •sign cutter •a high-resolution NC milling machine, a large wood router a suite of electronic components •programming tools for low-cost, high-speed microcontrollers

FAYATTEVILE FAB LABWhat is the FFL Fab Lab?

Fayetteville Free Library’s Fabulous Laboratory, where resources are available for making things.

Equipment:• Hardware and software for making things! This includes:• 5 Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers• 2 Stratasys Mojo 3D printers (now available by reservation)• Shapeoko CNC Mill (coming Spring 2015)• Makerbot Digitizer -3D scanner• Hobby Cutter Laser cutter & vinyl cutter• 7 sewing machines• Hand tools & paper craft tools• Jewelry making tools• Knitting & crochet kits• Professional 3D design software

FAYETTEVILE FAB LAB

Fayetteville also has• Hobby Cutter Laser cutter & vinyl cutter• 7 sewing machines• Hand tools & paper craft tools• Jewelry making tools• Knitting & crochet kits

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation•Computers and Software

Chesterfield Maker Space

More of the MIT Model• technology heavy• A lot of industrial quality electronics• “staff” who have engineering experience• No real Art or Craft programming

If one considers the staff lacks much of the detail knowledge of Doc, the “volunteer” who runs the space.

Richmond Area Media Lab

Richmond Has 4 sources for this:• CenterStage – works with RPL for Video Production

– schools Students only• The Mixx – also focused on video production and

High School Students• Henrico – Open to all, but few resources and under

utilized, no programs or consistent patronage• VCU – gaming stations, video and audio

production, planning on offering

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

AREAS of OVERLAP

FFL operates as a ‘third place’ in the community and these programs foster a participatory culture that is essential in healthy, vibrant, innovative communities.

FFL is also a prototype for the library as incubator model. ( or could be considered a Group Work Space like 804RVA.)

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Characteristics of a Third Space• Reasonably priced food and drink• Open, welcoming and accessible to the

neighborhood.• An ambiance that can promote both conversation

and quiet relaxation.and Co-working Space• Encourages dialogue • Variation of skill sets• Knowledge available both formal and informal

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

Beyond OVERLAP for Third Space Co-Working

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

Beyond OVERLAP for Third Space Co-Working

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

WORKSPACES

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

Beyond OVERLAP for Third Space Co-Working

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

WORKSPACES

KNOSHING SPACE

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

Beyond OVERLAP for Third Space Co-Working

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

WORKSPACES

KNOSHING SPACE

COMFORTABLE SEATING

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

Beyond OVERLAP for Third Space Co-Working

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers• Software•Connectivity

WORKSPACES

KNOSHING SPACE

COMFORTABLE SEATING

PRESENTATION AREAS

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

BEYOND OVERLAP

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

BEYOND OVERLAP

CAMERA MIXERSCANNERSOUND BOOTHUSB MICROPHONE

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

BEYOND OVERLAP

CAMERA MIXERSCANNERSOUND BOOTHUSB MICROPHONE

SEWING MACHINESART SUPPLIESGARDENING

Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

Maker Space

FAB LAB

MEDIA LAB

BEYOND OVERLAP

CAMERA MIXERSCANNERSOUND BOOTHUSB MICROPHONE

SEWING MACHINESART SUPPLIESGARDENING

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Needs :• Increased Outlets• Heavier Breakers• Ventilation• Workspace•Computers and Software

MEDIA LAB

BEYOND OVERLAP

SOUND BOOTHUSB MICROPHONECAMERA MIXER

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Independent Film Makers

FRILL and Girls Rock

RVA Game Jams

WRIR

Environmental Film

Festival

Brothers on the Ave, LLC

ROUGH IDEA FOR SPACE

Two Last Coniderstaions

• I have been approached by two separate organizations about involvement in

• Film Collective Loaning Library

• Open Device lab

This non-profit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania began as a filmmaking-equipment access cooperative in 1971. That co-op is still a pillar of the organization, the group found a space including darkrooms and filmmaking facilities. Workshops in the use of equipment, as well as screenings, were offered.

Open Device Labs

Open Device Labs (ODLs, #ODL) are a grass roots community movement. They establish shared community pools of internet connected devices for testing purposes of web and app developers. In result, ODLs lead to an ultimate improvement of the web & app experience both for developers and for consumers

NO CLOSE OPEN DEVICE LABS!!!!