Post on 06-Aug-2015
1. Three hours on Sat or Sun
2. Recruiting Coaches is key
3. Promote with the venue
4. “Day of” Optimizations
5. Managing popularity/press
Five Successful Elements
Summary: - Indoors highly preferred - Electricity, Wi-fi, Water - Libraries, Community Centers,
Museums - Free to participants
Temescal Branch, Oakland Public Library
Neiko 32-Piece 6-Inch Extra Long Security Bit Set- Torx, Security Torx,
Star, Tamper and More
iFixit 54 Bit Driver Kit
Setting Participant Expectations
Fix your broken stuff - Or at least learn more about it disassembling it.Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether we fix it or not, you'll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked. This is a family-friendly event: children are heartily invited!
Have a greeter Announce arrivals and their itemsGroup like things togetherCelebrate repairs with a bell
“Education, entertainment, empowerment, elucidation, and, ultimately, enlightenment through guided
disassembly of your broken stuff.”
• 1,397 People
• 1,519 Fixed (70%)
• 10,725 lbs. returned to service
Hennepin County Environmental Servicesstatistics from the 25 Fixit Clinics held thus far
“Demystify science and technology so that, ultimately, we can make better choices as a society, as a civilization.”