Getting Started…

 
 

Follow the steps below to gain access to the space, learn how to use the tools and start making!

  1. GO THROUGH ORIENTATION AND GAIN ACCESS
    Stop by during our daily Orientations Monday through Friday at 12:15pm during semester or just come during staffed hours.

    During the orientation, we cover the basic rules of the space, safety procedures and ways you can get involved. You can get oriented whenever we are staffed. 

  2. SIGN OUR TERMS OF AGREEMENT
    This document covers the nitty gritty rules and safety procedures that we require you to follow. If you break those rules, we can revoke your access. All patrons must sign our new waiver (even if you have already gone through the process).

  3. GET 24/7 CARD ACCESS
    You'll also be added to our email list so that we can keep you posted on opportunities to get involved.

  4. COME HANG OUT
    Stop by the DIG when we are staffed and create cool stuff! Not sure where to start? Chat with our team of skilled makers who can help you brainstorm projects!

  5. GET TRAINED ON ALL THE TOOLS
    You can only get trained once you have been oriented. You can get trained whenever we are staffed. 

  6. COME TO WORKSHOPS AND OTHER FUN EVENTS

    Check here for new events, workshops and projects to join in on.

  7. GET CERTIFIED TO USE TOOLS ON YOUR OWN
    Once you have developed your confidence and competence with a tool, stop by during staffed hours to demonstrate to a member of our team that you know how to use a tool. The staff member will mark you as "certified" if you successfully demonstrate your competence with a tool. We have nifty badges for each tool you get certified in. Collect them all!
    *You cannot get certified on the same day you get trained.
    **If you fail certification, you must wait at least 24 hours before retesting.

  8. MAKE STUFF ANYTIME YOU WANT
    But, only use the tools that you have been certified on if you’re here during non-staffed hours. You can make personal projects, build your next invention, or a project for class.

Any questions? Contact JT Ringer (Manager) at jringer at smu dot edu.