Getting Started for Makerspace Users
Visit your makerspace
This one's easy. Head to the makerspace you're planning on using.
Locate the Pinpoint device
The Pinpoint device is usually a screen at the front of the makerspace. Sometimes it's a touchscreen, sometimes a normal computer screen with an accompanying keyboard & mouse. Once you find the device, the screen will display the welcome page to the current lab that you're in.
First time swiping into Pinpoint/account creation
If this is your first time utilizing Pinpoint, you will need to create a Pinpoint account. To do this, swipe your UID. This will lead you to the account creation page. Here, all of your basic information (name, email, UID, etc.) will be autofilled. Click on the Create Account button to complete your account creation. You will then be redirected to the machine selection page.
If you've already made an account, you will be sent directly to the machine selection page.
Selecting machines
This is where you can select and reserve machines in the lab you are swiped into. If you are looking for a specific machine, you can utilize the search bar in the middle to find it. All machines are placed in separate categories to group them together. You can select as many or as few machines you’d like.
If you are directed to a page that gives you a "This lab requires Canvas Badges" warning, then you need to authenticate Pinpoint with your Canvas Badges account. Head to this page for more information.
For labs with Canvas Badges Integration, you will see grayed out machines for ones that you haven't gained permission to use yet. Once you gain permission, you will then be able to select them for use.
Selecting a reason and submitting your request
Once you are done selecting tools, you now need to reserve them. In order to complete this, you must select a reason for your reservation (shown in the dropdown menu). Once you have selected your reason, click on the Reserve Tool(s) button to complete your reservation. If you decided not to reserve any tools, click on the Proceed Without Selecting Tool(s) button. You will then receive a confirmation of your submission.
Swiping out/reserving more machines
Please do not forget to swipe out of the lab when you're done using it. This helps us more effectively track usage.
Users who forget to swipe out will recieve a warning the next time they sign into a lab, as well as an email reminder.
If you find yourself swiping back into the lab and you already have an active session, you will be given two options: Sign Out or Reserve New Tool(s). If you intend on signing out of the lab, click on the Sign Out button and you will be redirected to the sign out page. If you’d like to reserve more tools, click on the Reserve New Tool(s) and you will be redirected to the machine selection page, where you can begin the reservation process all over again.
If you are done using the lab, click on the Sign Out button and you will be directed to the sign out page. You have now successfully signed out of Pinpoint!
