Several vendors have extended educational and distributor discounts to us. When possible, pool together a group buy via the discuss mailing list / slack Electronics Adafruit – max volume discount at any volume; requests purchases be bundled so they’re greater than $250, but will accept less Sparkfun – flat 20% discount applied at checkout; $50 …
Category: Member Information
Updating and fixing wiki pages
The wiki needs love to be meaningful to people. Access If you want a unique wiki account ping @officers on slack and we will set it up for you. It takes between 1 and 24 hours to set up after request. If you want to use the AMT shared credentials you can find them on …
Managing Honor Bar
The two Honor bars in Suite 206 Coworking and Suite 214 Clean Fabrication are managed by volunteers and members. Here is the short list of what the tasks include: Stock the snacks and drinks Stock paper goods Collect the money (monthly) Stocking the Bars Stock the honor bars in Clean Fabrication and Coworking. DO …
Donations
Sometimes, people are awesome and donate things to ACE. Thank you! Donations can get tricky though. Even though the item might be useful, ACE might not be the right home for it. We also have very limited space and value the clear space we do have. With that in mind, we are very careful about …
Ace Certification Instructors
THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER OFFERED. IT WAS UNSUSTAINABLE. Learn more about tool certification here. The amazing list of volunteers listed below can certify experienced tool users. Please be mindful that they are volunteers and not staff when planning to meet for certification. Specialists Name: Crafty Rachel General availability: Afternoons, Monday and Wednesday Preferred communication …
Vision
Mission Bringing people together to create, learn and solve life’s challenges with an amazing array of tools, technology, and project-based education. All in inclusive spaces, serving everybody in Oakland and beyond. Vision Ace Makerspace (Formerly Ace Monster Toys, “AMT”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization founded in 2010. We support traditional makers and craftspeople as …
Tool Certifications
What is certification Certification means that Ace has a reasonable certainty you have the knowledge to use the tool without hurting yourself or breaking the tool. We provide education where class attendees leaving with the information they need in order to safely operate the tool within the Ace framework and social contract. How to get …
Consumables at Ace
While you may find many consumable supplies at Ace that are okay to use don’t expect them to always be there. The supplies were most likely provided by other members not the org with a few program based exceptions. Expect to provide your own consumables. General rules for consumables vary by space. Coworking Coworking has …
Getting into the Building
How To Get In: There are two ways to get into the building: Become a member to get the exterior door code and a key fob. Members should never give out the door code or share their fob. Follow the instruction above the main building door keypad to get buzzed in by your host. Please …
Guest Policy
One of the cooler features of Ace Makerspace membership is unlimited guest privileges! With great power comes great responsibility. Requirements for Guests All adult guests must have their own guest accounts set up on the Ace website. Members cannot create guest accounts for their guests. Guests can set up their free guest accounts right here. …