https://wiki.thelab.ms/ 2026-04-24T13:49:26+00:00 https://wiki.thelab.ms/ https://wiki.thelab.ms/_media/logo.png text/html 2026-02-16T19:40:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/3dp?rev=1771270800&do=diff 3D Printing Discord Channel: #filament-general ---------- Bambu 3D Printing Instructions Availability The current status of the printers is published to <https://members.thelab.ms/machines>. Access is first come first serve - we don't (currently) have a reservation system. Cost If you use filament provided by TheLab, we ask for a donation of $0.03/gram to cover the costs of the materials. text/html 2026-03-25T22:19:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/advert?rev=1774477140&do=diff Page to hold our outward facing advertising style videos text/html 2025-02-21T14:06:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/basics?rev=1740146770&do=diff Conduct TheLab is a diverse group of individuals. Members are expected to respect and include each other regardless of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, politics, religion, disability, level of education, appearance, etc. Cleaning / Trash text/html 2025-06-16T02:11:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_01_2024?rev=1750039879&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary Date: January 12, 2024 Key Discussion Points: * Health and Safety: * Rising sickness trends in neighboring counties. * Emphasized staying home if sick and masking up. * Request for N95 mask donations (two dollars for a five-pack online). text/html 2025-06-16T02:26:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_01_2025?rev=1750040771&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: January 25th Storage Room (The Dungeon) Organization * Donated Shelves: Jason, a member, generously donated steel shelves which are now in the atrium. * Next Steps for Storage Room: * Get rid of unwanted items currently in the storage room. text/html 2025-06-16T02:26:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_02_2025?rev=1750040815&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: February 25th Relocation and Facility Needs * Lease Overlap: The organization prefers not to pay two leases for extended periods, ideally for no more than two months of overlap, with one month needed for moving. * Location Preference: text/html 2025-06-16T02:12:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_03_2024?rev=1750039953&do=diff Summary of Board Meeting (March 2024): * Health & Safety: Reminder to isolate when sick and report unsafe behavior. Local COVID-19 situation was reviewed. * Facilities: Updates include new 3D printers (Bambu Carbon with AMS), ongoing setup for the Giga printer riser, and relocation plans in the laser vent room. text/html 2025-06-16T02:27:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_03_2025?rev=1750040863&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: March 25th New Membership Portal * Launch: A new membership portal site, members.thelab.ms, has launched this month. The old profile.profile URL now redirects to the new site. * Technology: This is a small Go web application with SQLite on the backend. It runs on a one-core Azure VM and consists of a few hundred lines of Go code. text/html 2025-06-16T02:28:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_04_2025?rev=1750040918&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: April 25th Financial Updates and Issues * Bank Account Access: The board president attempted to log into the bank account to retrieve the balance for the meeting but was unable due to a multi-factor authentication issue with their phone number. The account is functional, but access for balance retrieval was hindered. The issue will be resolved later. text/html 2026-04-11T05:47:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_04_2026?rev=1775886423&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary Building Signage Current Sign Issues - Current sign location on external part of building would be too high for senior members to see comfortably - Pillar blocks visibility of glass frontage at door - Members generally don't look up that high text/html 2025-06-16T02:14:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_05_2024?rev=1750040062&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: May 14th Health and Safety * COVID-19 Reporting: The CDC's website changes made it difficult to find original COVID-19 data. Regional weekly volume changes and low bulk deaths (1-9 for the last reporting period) suggest a very low level of concern. text/html 2025-06-16T02:29:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_05_2025?rev=1750040995&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: May 25th Membership and Growth * Member Count: The organization is up 36 members this year but down 11, indicating a positive but slow growth rate. * Growth Target: The current growth rate is not fast enough to reach the break-even target without external funding. text/html 2025-06-16T02:31:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_06_2025?rev=1750041096&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: June 25th Relocation and Facility * Enclosure for CNC/Lasers: The board needs to build an enclosure for the CNC and laser machines (fiber laser and Calcifer) before relocating to prevent damage and ensure they have a proper enclosure in the new space. text/html 2025-06-16T01:42:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_07_2023?rev=1750038146&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes – June 23 * Opening Remarks - Meeting was called to order to introduce new board members and discuss ongoing needs. - Emphasis on the need for Area Hosts. 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While active members are tracked by badge access, there's no metric for text/html 2025-06-16T01:43:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_08_2023?rev=1750038193&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes – August 8, 2023 * Health and Safety - Dallas County remains in the green (low risk). - Members encouraged to report any unsafe or uncomfortable situations to leadership privately. - The board is investigating several concerns and reminds members the space is meant to be welcoming and secure. text/html 2025-06-16T02:17:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_08_2024?rev=1750040241&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: August 2024 Financial and Operational Updates * New Banking Account: A new banking account is being set up, which will involve a rigorous process to transfer existing arrangements and ensure external donations are properly updated. text/html 2025-08-13T02:44:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_08_2025?rev=1755053076&do=diff Board Meeting Summary - August 2025 Wiki and Event Updates * The speaker has not had time to update the wiki and events channel and is looking for a partner to help with documentation. * This is due to personal health issues and the effort required to get his boys to be productive students. text/html 2025-06-16T02:18:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_10_2024?rev=1750040309&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: October 2024 City Engagements and Partnerships * City of Richardson Grant: No progress on the grant from the City of Richardson. The organization is hoping for it to happen in October. * City Council Outreach: The president and Chris met with four of seven city council members at a P.M. Pines event to introduce themselves and express interest in doing more with the city. Follow-up is planned for later in the fall. text/html 2025-06-16T01:44:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_11_2023?rev=1750038252&do=diff Cleaned-Up Meeting Minutes Board Meeting Minutes – November 2023 * Health and Safety - COVID rates remain low in Dallas County. Members encouraged to stay home if sick and get recommended vaccines. - Doorbell system reviewed with reminders on how it functions and when to use it. text/html 2025-06-16T02:19:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_11_2024?rev=1750040380&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: November 2024 External Engagement and Events * Fin Con: The board decided not to run a room at Fin Con, deeming it “too much.” This decision was influenced by the poor quality of the room provided in the previous year. The overall sentiment is that multi-day conventions are text/html 2025-11-23T02:12:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_11_2025?rev=1763863941&do=diff The board had two primary topics of discussion: appointing a new officer and a vote about moving to a larger space for future growth. * Officer Appointment (Chief Branding Officer): The first action was to appoint Allison Sutter as the new Chief Branding Officer (CBO). She is a design student by trade, has a wealth of good ideas, and has worked very hard to help the Makerspace succeed. The move is intended to empower members and help achieve organizational goals. text/html 2025-06-16T02:20:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes_12_2024?rev=1750040444&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: December 3rd Health and Safety * Post-Holiday Season: Members are advised to continue observing isolation if feeling ill after the winter holiday season. * Unsafe Behaviors: If unsafe behaviors are observed or a member feels uncomfortable, they should contact leadership. Safety is paramount to ensure a safe space for everyone. text/html 2025-06-16T02:22:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board_minutes?rev=1750040576&do=diff Board Meeting Minutes Summary: January 25th Storage Room (The Dungeon) Organization * Donated Shelves: Jason, a member, generously donated steel shelves which are now in the atrium. * Next Steps for Storage Room: * Get rid of unwanted items currently in the storage room. text/html 2026-03-23T22:27:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/board?rev=1774304838&do=diff Board of Directors * President: Doug Emes * Vice President: Jordan Olshevski * Secretary: Robert Kehrerg * Floating Board Member: Solara Simpson * Floating Board Member: Ray Zieve Links * Meeting Minutes * Elections Runbook * Leadership Google Drive Runbooks * Sign Up Members * Facilitate Elections text/html 2025-01-06T00:11:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/bylaws?rev=1736122311&do=diff BYLAWS OF THELAB.MS - Effective June 4, 2022 A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ARTICLE 1 1.01 NAME: The legal name of this corporation is “TheLab.ms” (the “Corporation”). 1.02 OFFICE: The principal office of the Corporation is 999 East Arapaho Road, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, or such other place in or outside the State of Texas as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate. text/html 2026-04-10T22:45:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/calendar?rev=1775861107&do=diff Upcoming Workshops Want to host a workshop? Start a thread in a relevant Discord channel to gauge interest, then edit this page to make it official! ---------- Recurring Events 🏠 Weekly Open House Time: Every Tuesday at 7pm - 8pm Come meet up with other makers! Share ongoing projects, teach each other about the space's tools, etc. Prospective members are welcome to come tour the space. Please sign the waiver ahead of time at text/html 2026-02-16T14:16:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/cnc?rev=1771251403&do=diff CNC Discord Channel: #filament-general ---------- Links * Shapeoko Pro XXL * Assembly Guide * 3D Printed Workholding * Project Design/Machining * Shapeoko Machine Power Up Sequence * Shapeoko - Carbide Motion Initialization Printable Notes text/html 2026-02-26T21:05:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/cosplay?rev=1772139917&do=diff Cosplay The Lab is happy to support cosplayers with tools, space, and community! Tools Stitch Lab The stich lab contains Read more about the stich lab here. 3D Printers Read more about the 3D printers here. Resin Printing Read more about the resin printers here. text/html 2025-03-22T15:37:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/design_machining_software?rev=1742657827&do=diff Design/Machine Your Project The Design There are 2 software interactions required in order to create a CNC project, design software and machining software. First, of course you must either design your own custom project or find an existing design you would like created. For this you can use one of several available design software packages, Vetric Vcarve, Carbide 3D Create, and many others. Most any design package that can generate appropriate CNC G-Code will most likely work. Whatever you ch… text/html 2025-03-25T18:25:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/design_software?rev=1742927142&do=diff Designing Your Project Most CNC design software that will produce the G-Code required by the machine driving software used in TheLab can be used to design your CNC project. Whatever you chose, design your project, generate the G-Code and load that into the machine software. text/html 2025-01-26T17:56:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/donate?rev=1737914167&do=diff Donate to TheLab <form target="_top" method="post" action="https://www.paypal.com/donate"><input value="8ZVUR5UGQDDZ2" name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden"> <input alt="Donate with PayPal button" title="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donate_LG.gif" type="image"> <img height="1" width="1" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" border="0" alt=""></form> text/html 2026-02-16T14:16:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/dyesub?rev=1771251413&do=diff Dye Sublimation Discord Channel: #filament-general ---------- Consumables We ask for a donation of $1 per letter page printed to cover the cost of paper and ink. Paypal Donation Link text/html 2025-01-26T18:18:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/elections?rev=1737915507&do=diff Runbook Item Date Notes ---- ---- ----- Close nominations. One week before election date. ID checks Before or on election date. Confirm in WHMCS that persons have shown their ID to at least two members of the Board of Directors. Form prep for Electronic Ballot text/html 2025-02-21T13:17:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/epics?rev=1740143865&do=diff UTD EPICS <https://epics.utdallas.edu/> The EPICS acronym stands for Engineering Projects in Community Service. Over the past couple years, we have had several student teams work on projects for our makerspace, including: Project Name Status started finished Access Control System text/html 2025-07-15T16:26:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/glowforge_basic_instructions?rev=1752596795&do=diff Glowforge Basic This page has been created as a place holder for information about using the Glowforge laser machine. The hope is it will be filled out as experience is gained. For now what follows are a few links to get on started. If you are a Glowforge user please feel free to add to this page. text/html 2026-02-16T14:10:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/history?rev=1771251008&do=diff 2013 Back in 2013, three friends gathered to discuss the local hacker and maker scene—specifically, what they loved about existing meetups and what was missing. These initial conversations between Shawn, Roxy, and Richard led to the formation of TheLab.ms, a new non-profit organization with a mission to foster collaboration between science, art, culture, and technology. text/html 2025-02-21T13:17:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/iqhq?rev=1740143877&do=diff Richardson IQHQ <https://richardsoniq.com/> The Richardson Innovation Quarter, also known simply as the “Richardson IQ®” or “The IQ®,” is a living laboratory for big ideas and ground-breaking technology. It’s an amenity-rich environment where entrepreneurs take risks and are supported by the Richardson community; where start-ups and scale-ups can collaborate and thrive; and where nearby college graduates come to live, work and invent. It’s a place where special things happen. text/html 2026-04-11T05:44:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/join?rev=1775886276&do=diff How to Join tldr: <https://members.thelab.ms> ---------- 1. Sign the Waiver Please sign our liability waiver before visiting the space: <https://waiver.thelab.ms> 2. Purchase a Membership Membership dues are $50/month which is billed monthly, or you have the option of preparing for an entire year through Stripe. Please note the rate was increased in 2026 due to increased costs for insurance, rent, utilities etc. The new rate of $50 was approved by the Board of Directors in their March 202… text/html 2025-01-26T17:31:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/kb?rev=1737912674&do=diff TheLab's old knowledge base (or kb) was hosted on Atlassian Confluence. Unfortunately, our instance had a critical vulnerability so Atlassian remotely disabled it. With a few exceptions, everything that was on the KB has been migrated here although links will not map 1:1. text/html 2025-06-21T22:28:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/laser_material_library?rev=1750544894&do=diff Laser Material Library A place to document known-good powers/speeds for various materials. Lightburn Materials Library The project design/driving software used in TheLab for driving some but not all laser machines is Lightburn. The Lightburn installs within TheLab have recently been loaded with a Materials Library provided by a member. The settings found within the libraries should be considered starting values rather than values that will give the best results. text/html 2025-07-15T16:20:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/laser_prestart_instructions?rev=1752596414&do=diff Trogdor prestart details. This is a work in progress use the following as a guideline, specifics are subject to change. Trogdor Preflight Checks Before applying power to the Trogdor laser machine try to make it a habit to check the following: Inspect the machine interior text/html 2026-02-16T14:14:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/laser?rev=1771251284&do=diff Laser Cutting TheLab has a few different laser machines which can cut and engrave wood, acrylic, foam, steel, aluminum, etc. Each machine is better suited for different tasks. See the machine list below. Discord Channels: All things lasers Trogdor: (100 Watt Thunder clone CO2) Shockwave: (OmTech 30 diode Watt Galvo) Calcifer ( XTool D1 Pro 10 watt Diode) Glowforge (40 Watt CO2) ---------- text/html 2025-06-30T22:47:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/lightburn_basic_instructions?rev=1751323623&do=diff THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, USE FOR REFERENCE ONLY Lightburn Basics in TheLab This page is intended to give the user just enough info to be able to start down the road of using one of TheLabs laser machines. It is not intended to be all encompassing. Use it as a starting point in your journey. text/html 2025-02-26T04:23:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/links?rev=1740543799&do=diff Links Discord <https://discord.thelab.ms> Member Profile (billing, etc.) <https://members.thelab.ms> Donations Paypal text/html 2025-05-10T15:11:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/machining_software?rev=1746889895&do=diff NOTE THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TALK WITH THE AREA COORDINATOR BEFORE UTILIZING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. PLEASE USE IT FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. WE DO NOT WANT TO ACCIDENTALLY DESTROY MAN/WOMAN OR MACHINE IF ANY OF THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO TheLab MAKERSPACE text/html 2026-02-16T14:17:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/mechatronics?rev=1771251452&do=diff Mechatronics Discord Channel: #mechatronics-general ---------- text/html 2025-06-16T01:29:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_01_2023?rev=1750037356&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes – June 23 * Opening Remarks - Meeting was called to order to introduce new board members and discuss ongoing needs. - Emphasis on the need for Area Hosts. Members can self-nominate. Confirmations expected at July meeting. text/html 2025-06-16T02:12:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_01_2024?rev=1750039924&do=diff Summary of Member Meeting (1/24): The meeting began with informal sharing of recent activities, such as backstage tours and projects in various maker areas (e.g., stitch lab, laser cutting, 3D printing). Doug (President) and Robert (Secretary) led introductions where members shared what they currently work on and what they want to learn next—ranging from soldering and sublimation to leatherworking and CAD. text/html 2025-06-16T02:27:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_02_2025?rev=1750040835&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: February 25th Facility Organization and New Systems * Workshop Organization: The workshop received a large donation, and help is needed to sort through items, test tools, and perform maintenance. Community contribution for this effort is highly appreciated. text/html 2025-06-16T02:12:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_03_2024?rev=1750039972&do=diff Summary of Member Meeting (March 2024): * Members shared recent projects including 3D printing speaker horns, hydroponics systems, board game tables, tumblers, and Renaissance Faire costumes. * Lucas reported improvements to the knitting machines with sponge bar maintenance and needle cleaning. text/html 2025-06-16T02:28:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_03_2025?rev=1750040895&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: March 25th Events and Workshops * Increased Event Activity: The makerspace has seen a significant increase in events and workshops this month, with five events held compared to the planned one. * Workshop Highlights: text/html 2025-06-16T02:29:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_04_2025?rev=1750040940&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: April 25th Events and Classes * Texas Beyblade League: The first event with the Texas Beyblade League was held, though no one signed up. The atrium was prepared, and future events are planned. The league typically sees either full attendance or none, and they hope for a full room next time, suggesting they didn't promote this specific event much. text/html 2025-06-16T02:13:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_05_2024?rev=1750040039&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: May 14th Meeting Introduction and Facility Updates * Two new members, Jason and Cole, were introduced. * The president expressed excitement about improvements in the vent room. * All 3D printers are up and running well. text/html 2025-06-16T02:30:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_05_2025?rev=1750041020&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: May 25th Financial Overview * Runway: The organization reliably maintains a runway of about six months' worth of membership dues, typically holding slightly over $20,000 in the bank. * Deficit: There's a slight monthly deficit (around $1,200) between average spending and active member dues. text/html 2025-06-16T01:41:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_06_2023?rev=1750038105&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes – June 23 * Opening Remarks - Meeting was called to order to introduce new board members and discuss ongoing needs. - Emphasis on the need for Area Hosts. Members can self-nominate. Confirmations expected at July meeting. text/html 2025-06-16T02:15:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_06_2024?rev=1750040140&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: June 4th Meeting Introduction and Elections * The meeting started by informing attendees about the ongoing election. * The election form is officially open and has been published by the secretary. * There were some audio issues at the beginning of the meeting, which were resolved. text/html 2025-06-16T02:30:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_06_2025?rev=1750041059&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: June 10th Elections and New Officers * Uncontested Election: The election ran uncontested. * New President: Doug Ames was unanimously elected as the new President. * New Vice President: Jordan was unanimously elected as the new Vice President. text/html 2025-06-16T01:42:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_07_2023?rev=1750038171&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes – July 23 * Opening and Platform Transition - Leadership welcomed attendees and shared a video showcasing a new membership and billing platform. - Over 50 volunteer hours have gone into replacing Confluence (being sunset) and the current billing system. text/html 2025-06-16T02:16:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_07_2024?rev=1750040209&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: July 12th Upcoming Events * Fiber Frolic: The first monthly Fiber Frolic in the Stitch Lab is scheduled for July 13th. 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This event will be like “office hours text/html 2025-07-09T01:51:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_07_2025?rev=1752025909&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary - July 2025 The meeting covered several key topics, including: * Meeting Time Adjustment: Discussions are ongoing about potentially moving the meeting time back by 30 minutes to give volunteers more time, as the full hour isn't usually needed. text/html 2025-06-16T01:43:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_08_2023?rev=1750038212&do=diff Membership Meeting Minutes – August 23, 2023 * Welcome and Introductions - Members introduced themselves, sharing their backgrounds, interests, and current projects. - New and returning members were welcomed. - Community engagement and collaboration were emphasized as core strengths of the makerspace. text/html 2025-06-16T02:17:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_08_2024?rev=1750040272&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: August 2024 General Updates * New Bank Account: A new bank account is being set up. Funds will be transferred, and external donation processes will be updated. This is considered the biggest news of the last month from a leadership perspective. text/html 2025-08-13T02:41:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_08_2025?rev=1755052866&do=diff Membership Meeting Summary - August 2025 General Updates and Member Activities * The membership meeting is for members to catch up on projects. * Members have been working on projects such as sewing, woodworking, laser crafts, and metalwork. Brady made cards for his church's kids. text/html 2025-06-16T01:43:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_09_2023?rev=1750038235&do=diff Cleaned-Up Meeting Minutes Membership Meeting Minutes – September 23, 2023 * Community Updates - Members gathered to share project ideas, upcoming events, and general updates. - Halloween decoration builds are being planned; materials like foam are being collected. text/html 2025-06-16T02:19:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_10_2024?rev=1750040343&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: October 2024 Financial Updates * Banking Transition: The organization is continuing with the banking transition, and rent has been successfully paid from the new account. Doug will soon be a signatory on the new account. text/html 2025-06-16T01:44:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_11_2023?rev=1750038266&do=diff Cleaned-Up Meeting Minutes Membership Meeting Minutes – November 2023 * General Discussion - Open forum for members to share updates and ideas. - Recent upgrade to the Shapeoko CNC: new spindle and variable frequency drive installed for better speed control. text/html 2025-06-16T02:20:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_11_2024?rev=1750040408&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: November 2024 Student Project and Mentorship * Kiosk and Calendar Development: Students working on the kiosk and calendar projects are putting in significant effort. They gained real-world experience, as the previous state of the calendar was in disarray, requiring them to figure out its workings from scratch. text/html 2025-06-16T02:21:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/member_minutes_12_2024?rev=1750040480&do=diff Member Meeting Minutes Summary: December 3rd General Discussion and Initiatives * Twitch Charity Month: The makerspace is participating in a Twitch charity month. By clicking a button on the Twitch channel and selecting the lab, a donation will be made. text/html 2026-04-11T04:46:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/minutes?rev=1775882801&do=diff Leadership Meeting Minutes How To To save a new page of meeting minutes, navigate to a URL like https://wiki.thelab.ms/minutes:01_02_1234 (month=01, day=02, year=1234). Edit the page to add your contents, save, and it will appear in the list below. text/html 2026-02-18T03:23:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/ntag?rev=1771385011&do=diff 0. Introduction to NFC and NTAG chips, such as the NTAG215 and NTAG216 What is NFC? NFC (Near Field Communication) is a short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices to exchange data when they are brought within a few centimeters of each other. It is commonly used for contactless payments, access control, and data sharing between smartphones and NFC tags. text/html 2026-02-16T14:12:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/resin?rev=1771251131&do=diff Resin 3D Printing Discord Channels: #resin-general and #anycubic-photon ---------- Instructions for Resin Printers We have on loan three resin printers currently, and we will be upgrading later this year as activity warrants. Anycubic Photon - Black Anycubic Photon S - White Anycubic Photon Mono Paying for Resin: 3D Printing @ TheLab.ms PayPal text/html 2025-09-19T22:58:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/rules?rev=1758322691&do=diff TheLab.ms has both “Rules” and special “Membership-Voted Rules.” The basic rules can be amended by the Board as needed to further the organization's goals and to respond to its needs. The Membership-Voted Rules cannot be changed by the Board; amending those rules requires a vote of the general membership. text/html 2026-03-25T22:18:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/sidebar?rev=1774477105&do=diff Code of Conduct About * Join * History * Board of Directors * Official Rules and Bylaws Events * Calendar Areas * FDM (filament) 3D Printing * Resin 3D Printing * Laser Cutting * Shapeoko CNC * Dye Sublimation * Vinyl Cutting * Stitch Lab * Woodshop * Mechatronics * Cosplay Video Links * Our vidz * Adverts Community Partners * City of Richardson IQHQ * UTDallas EPICS Program text/html 2025-02-25T16:29:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/signups?rev=1740500993&do=diff Member Signup Process 1. Account Setup The member will need to make an account at <https://members.thelab.ms>. They can use any machine in the space if they don't have a phone. 2. Discounts Ask the member if they're eligible for one of the discounts listed on the join page . You'll need to set the discount type in their profile at text/html 2026-04-15T06:18:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/start?rev=1776233927&do=diff thelab.ms - Everyone's Makerspace TheLab is a non-profit, all-volunteer makerspace located in Richardson, Texas. Location 681 N Plano Rd, Suite 119, Richardson, TX 75081 Tours We provide tours on Tuesday evenings at 7pm central. Please do not arrive more than a few minutes early. text/html 2026-02-16T14:17:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/stitchlab?rev=1771251432&do=diff Stitch Lab Discord Channel: #stitchlab ---------- Equipment <figure class="table"> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Item</th> <th>Name</th> <th>Description</th> <th style="width:5%;">User Manual PDF</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <figure class="image"><img src="/_media/stitchlab:janome_magnolia_7330.jpg" alt="janome magnolia 7330" style="max-width: 200px;"></figure> </td> <td>Janome Magnola 7330… text/html 2026-03-25T22:18:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/vidz?rev=1774477120&do=diff Training videos below: text/html 2026-02-16T14:17:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/vinyl?rev=1771251425&do=diff Vinyl Cutting Discord Channel: #vinyl ---------- text/html 2026-04-19T13:26:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.thelab.ms/woodshop?rev=1776605177&do=diff Woodshop Discord Channel: #woodshop * This is a partial listing of available tools. Some of these are makerspace purchased, many more are member donated. Members are expected to cleanup after themselves and help ensure the machines used are properly maintained for everyone's safety and enjoyment as well as to ensure machine longevity.