Frequently Asked Questions

Munich Maker Lab

Q: What is the Munich Makerlab?

Non-profit organization and community driven open workshop and maker community meetup place.

Check out: https://munichmakerlab.de/about

Q: How to learn more about the Makerlab and the community?

You can check out our website and our different social media channels.

The best way to get to know our space and the people is to visit us.

https://munichmakerlab.de/visit

Q: Who cares about all the stuff in the Makerlab?

Everything in the Munich Makerlab is done voluntarily by the member. From Cleanup to building and repairing machines to change stuff is done by member and non members. So it's important that, everyone takes over responsibility in our space or online in slack, on the wiki and so on.

Q: How is the makerlab organized?

We are organized as regular clubs. There is a really small board of elected directors who care for the legal stuff. All other stuff is handled by different working groups or just people who want to care about a specific part. The main institution is our regular Plenum, where we decide what happens in the space.

Q: How to get in contact

For visiting: https://munichmakerlab.de/visit

For general question check out: https://munichmakerlab.de/contact

For questions to the Vorstand: https://munichmakerlab.de/imprint

Q: Are there any pre-requesites for joining the Makerlab?

No, there are no pre-requesites. There is no need to have a technical background or any specific skills. Every open person is welcome to join. We are a quite diverse community with technical and non-technical people.

Q: Do you offer paid services or can I book machines at the space?

No, we don't offer any paid services. We are a community driven space. Machines can not be reserved.

Nevertheless, we are community, which helps each other. So if you come buy or ask around in slack, you should easily find someone who can share his experience or can support you with your project questions.

Check out: https://munichmakerlab.de/visit

Q: Can introduction courses be booked as external?

The courses are mainly for our member to get to know the machines, before they can be used alone.

It is also possible to join as external, but we recommend to joins our open Thursdays first: https://munichmakerlab.de/visit

Are there other organizations similar to the Makerlab or which have an slightly other scope?

Yes, there are other workshop communitys around in Munich and beyond.

In general check out: https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/List_of_Hacker_Spaces

In Munich:

• Mackerspace in Garching und München
• Haus der Eigenarbeit
• Fablab München
• Werkbox3
• Imal Reparatur Initiative
• Choas Computer Club München

Becoming a Member

Q: How to become a member

Check out Onboarding

Q: I have not get an feedback on my member request

Please contact https://munichmakerlab.de/imprint

Using the Space

Q: Who and how can I use the Makerlab

As soon the space status on the website is open, you can come by and ask the present member, if you can work on your stuff.

If you are an member you can use the space also alone.

For the bigger machines you will need an introduction course. You will get more details on the onboarding. Date for onboarding courses can be found here: https://munichmakerlab.de/calendar

Q: What machines are available

Check out our Wiki: Main Page

Space Details

Q: What happens with abandoned stuff? (aka where do I put it/where do I find it)

Stuff is being put into the "Herrenloses Zeug" box (below 3D printers) and remain there until the next cleanup. At the cleanup it is put into the "Last Chance" box. A picture is posted to slack every time the boxes are cycled. If you put stuff into the box, look if a owner is noted and try to contact them.

Q: What is cleanup and what am I supposed to do?

Clean the floor, put back all tools and machines to their designated place, bring out the trash and do whatever it takes to keep the space clean and tidy.
A full list of the tasks are on the Cleanup page.

Last chance box

• Put the useful stuff from the Letzte Chance Box into the Free to use shelves, and clean out the remaining garbage.
• Put everything from the Herrenloses Zeug box into the Letzte Chance Box
• Put everything on the tables into the Herrenloses Zeug box

Q: Free to use

You have stuff that's useful but you don't need? Put it in the Free to use shelves. Please don't put it just anywhere, but try to put similar stuff together. If you see something you want, grab it and tinker with it. You are free to use it. But don't just take it for yourself. Things in here are shared. So e.g. if you have an Raspberry Pi and don't have a use to it, you could put it there, others can play and build stuff with it.

Q: Can I lend stuff?

Lending tools and space owned equipment for a short period of time is acceptable if put on Stuff on a mission. For longer term lending, please ask on the next Plenum.