Colabratory, Downtown Utica Makerspace-Hackerspace Question Title * 1. How familiar are you with Hackerspaces & Makerspaces? Extremely familiar Very familiar Moderately familiar Slightly familiar Not at all familiar Do you know of other such spaces in the area, and have you been a member of a hacker/makerspace before? Question Title * 2. What age group(s) would you like to see take part in the Colabratory? Youth 5+ Teens (13-18) Post-Secondary Students Adults Seniors (65+) Question Title * 3. If you were to become a Colabratory Member, rate your expertise/level of use of our equipment and facilities... Absolute beginner (never touched tools before) Moderate knowledge (some experience, but still needs lots of direction) Intermediate (working knowledge, looking to refresh skills) Professional (uses tools for a living and would use the space for access to more equipment) Spectator or Volunteer (sounds like a cool place/idea, but I'm not a candidate for membership) Please let us know of anyone that could help our efforts, or that you think might like what we're doing... Question Title * 4. What's the best way for the Colabratory to communicate with you? E-mail Phone, Text Msg (SMS) Facebook / Blog (explain below) Instagram Twitter Website interactions (other, or expand on your favorite communication tools) Question Title * 5. What type of environment would you most like to enjoy at the Colabratory? Owned, run by, and used by only members in a spirit of equality. As a nonprofit organization, open to the outside world on a (semi)regular basis. Shares tools, equipment, and ideas without discrimination, or overly ridge controls on usage. Having s strong emphasis on technology, invention, leading to serious business startups. A shared, relaxed, space that's a center for the creative community to hangout. Focused on technology and science-based projects. Focused on the arts; music, craft-skill like sewing, fabrics, etc. Question Title * 6. Somebody needs to pay, but who and how much? On an annual basis, what amount would fit your situation/expectations? Free $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Do you see yourself as a future teacher for class(es) at the Colabratory? Yes No Maybe If "Yes" or "Maybe", please specify your skill area(s) Question Title * 8. In your opinion, and to fit "your" vision, what tools and equipment would you see at the Colabratory? Woodworking tools, manual Metal working tools, manual (Grinder, Sander, Saws, etc.) Wood working tools, CNC (Routers, etc.) Metal working tools, CNC (Lathe, Mill, etc) Welding Equipment Hand Tools Power Hand Tools Computers Software (please add type(s) in the Comment field below) Electronics; Microprocessors, Power Supplies, Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, etc. Electronic Components; Breadboards, Resistors, Fuses, etc. Materials; Metals, Plastics, Wood, Fasteners, etc. 3D Printing Equipment Laser Marking Laser Cutting Textiles; Cloth, Vinyl, Leather, Rope, etc. Robotic and other Electro-mechanical Components Sewing Machine and Sewing-related Tools Other or add details (i.e. please specify software, hardware types, etc.) Question Title * 9. Would you like to be on a "Colabratory Startup Team" if one was to be formed? Yes No Maybe (Please expand on your answer) Question Title * 10. Know people who would enjoy the Colabratory? Please rate your expected popularity of the Colabratory's future... Just me, maybe a couple others, I think it might be tough to attract a solid membership. I know a handful of people and believe there's are many like-minded people in and around Utica. I feel the Colabratory will be popular. There are many people that would take an active part, I feel the Colabratory will be a HUGE success! (Please add any final thoughts about this survey, the Colabratory, and or how to reach you. Thanks!) Done