Makerspace Equipment

An easy-to-use 3D printer that builds objects from plastic filament. It uses 1.75 PLA filament, a beginner-friendly material that’s great for making models, prototypes, and everyday items

Prusa MK4 Handbook

The Prusa XL is a large, advanced 3D printer designed for creating bigger and more complex projects. It can print with multiple materials or colors in a single job. With its large build area and reliable performance, it’s ideal for making large models, functional parts, and detailed designs that wouldn’t fit on smaller printers.

Prusa XL 3D Printing Handbook (PDF)

The Bantam Tools PCB milling machine is a precision cutting and carving machine used to shape and engrave materials like metal, plastic, and circuit boards. It uses specialized cutting bits to carve designs with high accuracy, making it ideal for detailed and technical projects. Designs are created digitally and then milled into the material.

With the Bantam Tools milling machine, you can create: 

• Custom circuit boards (PCBs) 
• Electronic prototypes 
• Engraved metal or plastic parts 
• Small, detailed items like jewelry or game pieces
•  Custom engravings and labels 
• Precision components for projects

Bantam Tools PCB Milling Machine Support

The Carvey is a desktop CNC machine that uses rotating cutting bits to precisely cut and engrave materials like wood, plastic, and soft metals. It can handle materials up to 0.9″ thick, making it ideal for creating detailed and durable projects. Designs are created digitally and then carved by the machine with high accuracy.

With the Carvey, you can create: 

• Coasters and small home goods
• Jewelry and accessories 
• Signs and engraved plaques 
• Picture frames 
• Puzzles and toys 
• Organizers and custom parts
•  Decorative and functional items

Carvey Instructions

The Cricut Maker 4 is an easy-to-use cutting machine that lets you create a wide range of custom projects. It precisely cuts materials like paper, vinyl, and fabric, making it ideal for everything from simple crafts to more detailed designs. You can design your project digitally and the machine will cut and score the materials for you, allowing you to assemble professional-looking results.

With the Cricut Maker 4, you can create: 

• Custom stickers 
• Vinyl decals for bottles, laptops, and signage 
• Iron-on (heat transfer) designs for clothing and fabric 
• Cards and paper crafts
•  Layered artwork and decorative designs 
• 3D projects like boxes, pop-up cards, and decorations

Cricut Maker 4 User Guide

The USCutter is a cutting machine used to create designs from adhesive vinyl and heat transfer vinyl. It precisely cuts your digital designs, allowing you to apply them to surfaces or fabrics. This makes it a great tool for customizing items, creating signage, and producing clean, professional-looking graphics.

• With the USCutter, you can create: 
• Stickers and bumper stickers
•  Vinyl decals for water bottles, laptops, and notebooks 
• Signs and lettering
•  Iron-on (heat transfer) designs for clothing 
• Labels and custom graphics
•  Wall decals and decorative designs

Model SC Plotter manual

A tool for creating custom pin-back buttons by pressing together printed designs and metal parts—perfect for events, clubs, and creative projects.

With a button maker, you can create: 

• Custom pins for clubs and organizations
•  Event giveaways and promotional items 
• Artwork and illustrated buttons 
• Name badges and ID buttons 
• Campaign or awareness buttons 
• Personalized gifts

A grommet puncher is a tool used to add metal rings (grommets) to materials like fabric, paper, vinyl, or leather. It punches a hole and secures the grommet in place, reinforcing the material and preventing tearing. This makes it especially useful for projects that need to be hung, tied, or handled frequently.

With a grommet puncher, you can create and reinforce projects such as:

• Banners and hanging signs
•  Tote bags and fabric projects
• Posters and display materials 
• Tarps and outdoor covers 
• Drawstring bags and pouches
•  Curtains or fabric panels 
• Keychains or tag-style items 
• Any project that needs strong, durable holes

A heat press uses heat and pressure to transfer designs onto materials like fabric and vinyl. In our Makerspace, different sizes of heat presses allow you to work on everything from small items and detailed projects to larger designs on t-shirts, tote bags, and more.

• USCutter Swing-Away Heat Press Manual
• Cricut EasyPress Mini Instructions Manual
• Cricut EasyPress Mini User Guide (Full Manual)
• Cricut EasyPress 3 User Guide Manual
• Cricut Heat Guide: time and Temperature for Every Material

A soldering tool used to join wires and electronic components by melting metal (solder) with a heated tip. The adjustable temperature makes it suitable for everything from delicate electronics to small DIY repairs.

You can create and repair a variety of electronic and small DIY projects, including:

• Simple LED circuits
• Arduino and microcontroller projects
• Repairing broken wires or headphones
• Building small electronic kits
• Custom button batteries or light-up wearables
• Prototyping circuits on breadboards and transferring them to soldered boards

Manuals for:

• Weller WLC100 User Manual
• Hakko FX-600 User Manual

This workbench is equipped with a variety of hand tools to support building, repairing, and prototyping projects. You can use saws to cut wood or other materials to size, sandpaper to smooth rough edges and prepare surfaces, and screwdrivers to assemble or take apart components. Pliers are useful for gripping, bending, and cutting wire or small materials, while the drill allows you to create holes or drive screws quickly and efficiently. Together, these tools provide everything you need to measure, cut, shape, and assemble your project safely and accurately.