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No Color Code

Items in the makerspace that have no color coding can be used by Makerspace community members without additional training.

Use Requirements:

  • Safety Orientation must be Completed
  • No swipe access (unless approved for specific project)

Equipment without color coding:

  • Non-power tools
  • Items in bins in the middle of the makerspace
  • Paper slicer/ exacto knives
  • Computers
  • Ink Jet Printer
  • Glue guns
  • Laminating Machine
  • Button Maker

Green

Items in the makerspace marked “green” can be used under supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “green” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours.

Use Requirements:

  • Safety Orientation must be completed
  • Swipe Access Granted
  • Novice users must complete 4 hours of supervised training prior to unsupervised equipment access

Equipment coded “Green”:

  • Sewing Machine
  • Embroidery Machine
  • Vinyl Cutter
  • BN-20 Printer/Cutter
  • Heat Press
  • Sublimation Printer

Yellow

Items in the makerspace marked “yellow” can be used under supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “green” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours. 

Use Requirements:

  • Safety Orientation must be completed
  • Swipe Access Granted
  • Novice users must complete 20 hours of supervised training prior to unsupervised equipment access

Equipment coded “Yellow”:

  • 3D Printer
  • Laser Cutter
  • Power hand tools

Red

Items in the makerspace marked “Red” can be used under direct supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “red” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours. 

Use Requirements:

  • Safety Orientation must be completed
  • Swipe Access Granted
  • Novice users must complete 40 hours of supervised training prior to equipment access

Equipment coded “Red”:

  • CNC Machine