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Fox.Build


Hello!

Rick Carlino

Software developer and technologist.

Attended ASU, grew up in the NW burbs.

Helping build a tech startup from 9 to 5.


A Makerspace?

  • An offline social network for Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs
  • A Library of tools and manufacturing equipment
  • A community

Where?

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15 S. 2nd St. in St. Charles.


Daily Activity

  • Learning and making, similar to a library.
  • Co-working.
  • Socializing.

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Makerspaces Varieties

  • Community (Non-Profit)
  • Service (For-Profit)
  • Coworking-only

Makerspaces Varieties

  • Youth focused
  • Adult focused

Fox.Build History

  • Started February in 2016 after one week of planning
  • 100% of funding from memberships
  • ~60 members
  • Numerous monthly and weekly social gatherings

Early Fox.Build, circa February 2016

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Equipment We Offer

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X-Carve


Prusa


Events

Meetups / Classes / Networking



Members (I)

  • Software Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Biologists and "Bio Hackers"
  • Architects

Members (II)

  • Welders, Wood Workers and Craftsmen
  • FAA Licensed Drone Pilots
  • Geologists
  • People having fun creating new things

Projects (I)

  • Maslow CNC
  • Milk Dispenser
  • MQTT Class
  • Drafting Class

Projects (II)

  • Metal Milling Class
  • Wire Bender
  • Meat Smoker
  • Column Chromatography

How We Help Entrepreneurs


How We Help Engineers


How We Help the Fox Valley


Membership Rates

  • $25/month - "Starving Hacker" student rate
  • $60/month - 24 hour access to all equipment
  • $150/month - Reserved work bench / desk

Future Plans

  • Become a Tech Hub
  • More equipment
  • More classes
  • More Entrepreneurship Support

Help!

  • Become a member!
  • Teach a class
  • Donate equipment
  • Donate money

Visit Fox.Build!