Section: Allgemeines zum MakerSpacES! | MakerSpacES! | Founderbox
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Die Kreativ- und Prototypenwerkstatt von GründES!
The MakerSpacES! is a modern creativity workshop - a place to work on innovations, try new ideas and develop prototypes. From Projekt- and Abschlussarbeiten over prototyping through to participation in the Repair Café, anything is possible
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Who has access?
All students enrolled or formerly enrolled in the Hochschule Esslingen
When is the MakerSpacES! open?
See the opening times on the 🔗 MakerSpacES! Website
Where can I find the MakerSpacES!?
The MakerSpacES! is located in Building 2 (S 02.014) on campus Stadtmitte. The entrance is at the top of the steel staircase in the courtyard (Tiefhof) between Buildings 1 and 2
More info here: 🔗www.gruendes.de/makerspaces
Usage of the tools and machines
The usage of the tools and Machines is controlled through a stoplight-system, which clearly categorizes everything in the MakerSpacES!Stop light system
Green:This step follows the general safety rules set by the WstO. With this level of authorization students are allowed to enter the MakerSpacES! and work at the available workspaces. Usage of tools or machines of any kind is prohibited, however using simple items like scissors, glue or a hammer is allowed. This level is reached with a simple introduction to the workshop.
Yellow: After a completed safety briefing (e.g. the correct handling of the machines) students have reached the yellow level. This means they can use for example: powerdrills, saws, soldering irons, microcontrollers, etc. 
Red: Students who want to reach level red to work with machines like the 3D-printers, the plotter, the transferpress, or the lasercutter, must absolve an introductory course to the respective machines. To find these introductory courses you must be signed in to our 🔗Moodle-Kurs All safety briefings for the MakerSpacES! are held in person by the coordinators. Generally all briefings must be refreshed yearly. When a briefing has been completed it must be documented with the participant's signature. .