Basecamp

Basecamp is the members forum and project coordination platform we use to communicate with our community, collaborate and discuss a number of ongoing projects at Lowell Makes. It serves as an alternative to lengthy email chains and incorporates direct messages (pings), chat rooms (campfires), message boards, to-do lists and calendars to help keep things on track.

Managing Basecamp Notifications

Once you've been added to a few basecamps, you will start getting notifications whenever there is activity. Most members will want to change their notification settings to avoid being flooded with multiple emails each day. You can do so in your Basecamp Account Settings.

Available Basecamps

Below, you will find Basecamps for specifics shops and projects within Lowell Makes. You can add yourself to these by following the respective links.

Some Basecamps are available by invitation only. You can find the entire list here.

Important Links

Lowell Makes Website Notion [Knowledge Repository]

Contact

978-905-8123 info@lowellmakes.com Send us feedback Report a page

General Purpose Basecamps

Everyone should join these Basecamp pages

Lowell Makes Town Square All members (including former members) can use this space to ask questions, propose projects, or discuss general Lowell Makes stuff.
Members Market and Swap A place to post things for sale, free, or swap, or to ask if anyone has the item you need
Commissions and Job Requests When people email Lowell Makes asking for help with a job, we post the request here for our members to respond
Acquisition Requests Let's keep track of things we'd like to get for Lowell Makes

Shop Specific Basecamps

3D Printing
Arcade and Video Games
Bike Shop A forum for the bike shop. Post your project proposals, discussions, and requests here!
Brew Crew Do you even ferment?
Caffeine Crew
Ceramics Studio
Cosplay Crew
Electronics Crew
Fiber and Mixed Media Shop
Laser Crew
Machine Shop A general place for Machine Shop information, meetings and discussions
Media Production Studio Audio, Video, Photography, and Digital Media
Paint Booth Crew
Rapid Prototyping X-Carve, MillRight CNC, and Resin Casting
Wood Shop Discussion for overall wood shop organization and improvement

Project and Events Specific Basecamps

The Basecamps listed here are rapidly evolving. Check the full list of Basecamp pages for the most up to date information

Arcade Place to plan work on the Lowell Makes arcade. This includes, but is not limited to, creating our own cabinets and control panels, or refurbishing existing ones.
Art Market Crew Help us plan and enter Art Markets in and around Lowell. Come help table at the event and sell your goods
Game Night! Do you like interacting with people AND having fun? Come join our game nights!
Kinetic Sculpture Race Join our team and help design and build our entry to the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race
Locksports Do you like interacting with people AND having fun? Come join our game nights!
RC Cars and Trucks Team For help with repairs, finding parts, and planning events. Cars, trucks, boats, and planes all welcome.
RPG Group Adventure Awaits!
Skill Share 2024 Planning Committee Help organize Mill City Skill Share, an annual community-led day of workshops for learning new skills that is open to both members and the public free of charge.

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