Access Assessment FabLab Machine

Prior to reserving time on FabLab machines, users are required to successfully complete an orientation and a brief thirty minute assessment.

Please choose the machine you wish to be tested on when registering for this session.

3D PRINTER: The assessment will cover 3D Printer skills and workflows, including: configuring slicer software (infill, rafts, supports, extruder), exporting G-code, loading/unloading printer filament and starting/stopping a print.

Class Duration: .5 hours.  You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted.
Age Requirements: Adult, Teens 16+
Assessment Registration Requirement: To register for this assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center, the 3D Printer Orientation, and must be at least 16 years of age.  Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+ years of age).
Recommended Prerequisite: 3D Design and Printing with Moments of Inspiration Level 1 and Level 2
Required Skills: Basic Computer Skills, 3D Design Software skills
Materials Fee: None
Out of District Fee: None

ORION LASER CUTTER: The assessment will cover Laser Cutter skills and workflows, including: importing files, safety guidelines, venting equipment, cutting/engraving parameters and cutting/engraving operations.

Class Duration: 1 hours.  You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted.
Age Requirements: Adult
Assessment Registration Requirement: To register for this assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center, the Laser Cutter Orientation, and must be at least 18 years of age.  
Recommended Prerequisite: 2D Design for CNC Milling Level 1 and Level 2
Required Skills: Basic Computer Skills, 2D Design Software skills
Materials Fee: None
Out of District Fee: None

SILHOUETTE CAMEO 4: The assessment will cover Silhouette Cameo 4 skills and workflows, including: importing files, safety guidelines, cutting/engraving parameters and cutting/engraving operations.

Class Duration: .5 hours.  You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted.
Age Requirements: Adult. Teen 16+
Assessment Registration Requirement: To register for this assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center, the Laser Cutter Orientation, and must be at least 16 years of age.  Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+ years of age).
Recommended Prerequisite: none
Required Skills: basic computer skills, experience with windows operations system, experience with silhouette studio
Materials Fee: None
Out of District Fee: None

CNC MACHINE: The assessment will cover CNC Machine skills and workflows, including: Cut2D files, G-code formatting, safety guidelines, Carbide software, cutting parameters and cutting operations.

• Class Duration: .5 hours.  You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted.
• Age Requirements: Adult
• Assessment Registration Requirement: To register for this assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center, the CNC Machine Orientation, and must be at least 18 years of age.  
• Recommended Prerequisite: 2D Design for CNC Milling Level 1 and Level 2
• Required Skills: Basic Computer Skills, 2D Design Software skills
• Materials Fee: None
• Out of District Fee: None

GLOWFORGE 3D LASER PRINTER: The assessment will cover Glowforge skills and workflows, including: importing files, safety guidelines, venting equipment, and laser operations.

• Class Duration: .5 hours.  You must be present at the scheduled start time to be admitted.
• Age Requirements: Adult
• Assessment Registration Requirement: To register for this assessment, cardholders must attend the General Orientation for the Melrose Center, the Glowforge Orientation, and must be at least 18 years of age.  
• Recommended Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator Level 1 and Level 2
• Required Skills: Basic Computer Skills, 2D Design Software skills
• Materials Fee: None
• Out of District Fee: None

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