Lansing Makers Network Wiki

artemis_working_group

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:22:44+00:00

This is an archived page. Artemis Working Group Mission: The Artemis Working Group is tasked with restoring, maintaining and improving the bridge simulator. ---------- Working Group Members: * Michael P. Flaga * Jody ---------- How YOU can help: Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org

blue_sky_projects

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T17:44:06+00:00

Blue Sky Projects The term Blue Sky refers to the sky is the limit, as to the suggested ideas and projects, that members can dream up. Please add any ideas to the list and perhaps there is enough interest it may turn into a reality. Project Ideas

board_minutes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:24:03+00:00

Board minutes can be found at the talksite. Page moved to 2012 Minutes

board_of_directors

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:26:46+00:00

Board of Directors Contact: board@lansingmakersnetwork.org Name Talk Profile Term Expires Charlie Finkle cafwood Jan 2028 benny Vasquez bennyvasquez Jan 2028 Lysne Tait

business_plan

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:16+00:00

Business Plan The work in progress can be found on Google Docs. The general outline is taken from: Another resource that School Factory pointed us at: Further material was taken from the MakeIt Labs business plan at with the author's permission. I…

businesses

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:19:52+00:00

This page is out of date :NOTE: If you'd like your group or business logo displayed on this page, please contact us about making a donation or becoming an organizational member. Distributors Sparkfun Continual source of new video blogs about new products and activities Radio Shack They have returned to selling Electronic kits, generally having several Arduinos, Propellor, Velleman and Parallax kits on the shelves for immediate purchase

bylaws

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-08-12T22:24:07+00:00

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certificate_of_solicitation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:22+00:00

Michigan Solicitation License * Required if organization raises more than $ 25,000 in a 12 month period (Link) * Form: * AG's Info Page Notes * Brian has a draft of this form. ~80% complete. * Now that we have the 501(c)3 application complete we have text to include in terms of solicitation types.

delta3dprinter

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:15+00:00

Page moved to here

dotnetrobotknifefight

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:27+00:00

I bought two FEZ cerbot from GHI These are .NET micro-controllers with wheels and a couple sensors with 6 gadgeteer ports for expansion. First thing I'm going to try is to get one to stay inside a box or circle of a different color. The robots have a pair of reflectivity sensors on the front. Should be pretty easy to have the bot turn around and avoid the edges.

easy_ways_to_help

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-07-23T17:56:05+00:00

Welcome Here are some easy things to do. The basic flow is: * Find something fun you want to do. * Do it. * And send us an email mentioning what you've done.

electrical_upgrades_working_group

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:29:26+00:00

This page is out of date. Electrical Upgrades Working Group Mission: To add more electrical outlets and ensure machinery has adequate AC electrical hookups. ---------- Working Group Members: * Joe Zimmerman * Carl Raymond * Eric Woerner How YOU can help: Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org

equipment

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-07-23T18:37:10+00:00

Equipment The most up-to-date list of equipment can be found on the website. Equipment List All Areas have an Area Manager, who facilitates and organizes the space and tools. If you have issues with any tools, please let them know by posting on the talksite. Have an idea for an improvement that you'd like to see? Reach out!

event_planning

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:27+00:00

Point of Presence Events This is a list of known events in the area that we should investigate joining. There is a template entry at the end of the list. Copy-n-paste for easy additions. Event Name Date Location Application Date Lead Type Status/Notes

fiscal_sponsorship

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:14+00:00

Fiscal Sponsorship Information about fiscal-sponsorship from school factory: Why we need to consider this/Pros: * Amazon Payments (Kickstarter) requires us to have 501(c)(3) status. * School factory could act as our liason for this. * Businesses and larger donors may be more comfortable than waiting for our exempt status

forms

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:17:27+00:00

This page is out of date Membership Forms & Waivers * Membership Form * Liability Waiver * Minor Participation Agreement Accounting & Donations Forms * Gift-In-Kind Form * Reimbursement Request Board of Directors Forms * Annual Conflict of Interest Statement

infrastructure_working_group

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:19+00:00

Infrastructure Working Group Mission: To create a robust, reliable, wireless and wired network at LMN for members, guests and space owned equipment. ---------- Working Group Members: * Joe Zimmerman * Tim Schmidt ---------- How YOU can help: Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org

irs_1023

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:16+00:00

501(c)(3) Application Online resources * IRS Lifecyle of a Public Charity Chart * 1023 Form * 1023 Instructions * Narrative Examples * * Notes * Brian has a draft of this form. It's really just the shell though. * Current filing fees * Expected Gross Receipts > $10,000: $850 <- This is more likely us.

kickstarter

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:25+00:00

Kickstarter Preview Link: Todo * Video * Fiscal sponsorship *

lansing_maker_groups

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-08-09T21:49:00+00:00

[[This page needs additional research to add other current groups (7/23/25)]] Local Groups As a community organization, we work best when we are well connected with others in town that are doing amazing things. We would like to have a Liaison for each of the groups listed below. Simply join those groups, go to a meeting, and tell us on the

liability_release

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:16+00:00

This is a work in progress: Based on a form from the Michigan State University John & Marnie Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center with additions from the i3detroit form. Sent email to demmer@msu.edu requesting permission to copy their form. Permission granted:

local_entities_to_contact

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:15+00:00

List of local entities to contact Local Coffee Shops * Gone-Wired * Coffee and Friends Café * Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Co. * Biggby Coffee Local Retailers * Fulton’s Radio Supply, on Pennsylvania * Just 4 Fun, Frandor Shopping Center

logos

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:25+00:00

Lansing Makers Network Logos Large Small SVG The Red in the “Makers” of the color logo is: * CMYK: C: 0%, M: 92%, Y: 96%, K: 0% * RGB: R: 239, G: 59, B: 40 * HEX: #EF3B28

maker_faire

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:26+00:00

Things to bring, things to do: * LMN Banner * Extension cords * Cooler with water * If rain is expected, consider bringing pallets to get things off the ground * Banner * Pamphlets * Business Cards * Designated Photographer * Designated Social Media Person

marketing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:07:20+00:00

Marketing Marketing Materials are mostly stored in shared Google Drive or in Canva. (contact president@lansingmakersnetwork.org to get access). * Marketing materials Recurring LMN Events * How To Holiday * Recurring Community Events *

meeting_minutes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:15+00:00

Meeting Minutes * 5/8/2012 -- BOARD MEETING

member_handbook

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-08-24T01:55:49+00:00

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mission_statement

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:16+00:00

Mission Statement The Lansing Makers Network exists to bring diverse people, experiences, and ideas together in a safe environment; to meld technology, art, and culture in new and exciting ways; to share skills, tools, and inspiration; and to marvel at what we make together.

nonprofit_resources

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:14+00:00

Resources for Michigan Nonprofits * Michigan Nonprofit Association * Capitol Region Community Foundation * Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act (PA 162) * MSU Small and Nonprofit Business Clinic * LARA Nonprofit Seminars

open_hours

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:38:39+00:00

Open Hours Thursday and Friday: 4-9pm Saturday and Sunday: 12-8pm Holidays We are closed on the following Holidays: * New Years Eve and New Years Day * Memorial Day * 4th of July * Labor Day * Halloween * Thanksgiving and Day after.

press

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:28+00:00

Press and Articles about Lansing Makers Network, our projects or our people * 2012-07-28 MAKE | Mega-Operation Man * 2012-07-28 MAKE | 3D Printer Census, Detroit Edition * 2012-08-04 Large version of Operation isn’t much easier than the original - Hack a Day

principal_permitted_uses_policy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:25+00:00

Facilities Principal permitted uses policy :NOTE: This is a preliminary work in progress. The intent of LMN is to facilitate community effort in making non-commodity items. And as such common activities will include occasional use of small to light industrial equipment. Ranging from hand tools, to table mounted tools and floor mounted tools.

sidebar

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-09-08T18:19:05+00:00

* Wiki Home * Easy Ways to Help * Equipment * Planning * Working Groups * Todo List * Needed Materials * Blue Sky Projects * Marketing * Documents * Mission Statement * Bylaws * Policies * Forms * Resources * Maker Groups * Businesses * External * LMN Website * LMN Talksite

space_materials_list

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-07-23T19:04:25+00:00

Donation Wish-List Lansing Makers Network has a gift acceptance policy which governs what items we will/will not accept as donations. This list includes items that are being specifically sought for the makerspace, most donations of equipment or tools are considered. Please feel free to contact us at info@lansingmakersnetwork.org (PLEASE include pictures of your items if at all possible) to inquire about the possibility of a donation. Some items don't add enough value to the makerspace for us …

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-07-23T18:25:18+00:00

The Lansing Makers Network exists to bring diverse people, experiences, and ideas together in a safe environment; to meld technology, art, and culture in new and exciting ways; to share skills, tools, and inspiration; and to marvel at what we make together.

woodshop_working_group

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2017-04-05T00:38:27+00:00

Wood Shop Working Group Mission Plan and build out the wood shop furnishings. Group Members * Carl Raymond * Carl Lance * Cliff Bohm * Joe Zimmerman * Dan Zimmerman How YOU can help: Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org.

working_groups

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2025-07-23T18:45:53+00:00

Working Groups Working groups are sets of people that have self-organized for the purpose of accomplishing a task or taken on longer-term responsibilities. Working Groups should coordinate their activities using the talksite and this wiki for maximum transparency and to minimize potential conflicts with other working groups and stakeholders.