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<span style="font-size:larger">Determine what location is best for the makerspace. If a space already exists for it , that is not optimal it . It is worth considering a movepass, as long as it is an upgrade. The library provided provides an ideal, central location on Boise’s campus. This allowed allows students to come in to an open work environment in a comfortable place. Theirs was initially a small room with low power supply built originally for a different purpose. They developed it to become the room with best internet connectivity Internet connection on campus.</span>

<span style="font-size:larger">Supplies are another important aspect to assess. Funding begins with comfortable furniture and a computer with useful programs and works up to advanced equipment like such as resin-based printers and CNC mill. At Boise , they began with Reprap printers but progressed to newer, easier-to-assemble Lulzbot printers next. They covered the walls with whiteboard paint and even green-screen paint---two of the strongest draws for students of differing different interests or from other organizations. In addition, they added a soldering station for electronics, a couch area, studying tables, library equipment, and course-specific equipment for their College of Innovation and Design.</span>

<span style="font-size:larger">Even without these expensive materials, a vibrant community with a strong maker culture will keep people coming and gathering there.Workshops are an important draw for people on campus. At Boise , they held special workshops focused on Arduinos, knitting, women’s night, plus general active outreach. This encourages people to find time to join the makerspace for special events and also learn practical skills.</span>

<span style="font-size:larger">Assessing obstacles is a key to avoiding hold-ups in the future. Inter-departmental politics, space concerns, and budget concerns are examples of some obstacles that they faced at Boise. To overcome them, they looked atthe at the Vertically Integrated Project program and various grants to bring in funding. It was is important to let administration and the greater public see the success of the makerspace, through videos, tours, and stories of students and their projects.</span>