Makerspace Equipment
Much of the equipment in the Makerspace was purchased through funding provided by a National Science Foundation Grant.
Please read our Makerspace Policies before using the equipment in the Makerspace.
3D Printers and Scanners
3D printers work by using computer-aided designs to create three-dimensional objects by layering resin, grains, or plastic filaments, and fusing or melting them together. You can create your own designs or download designs from an open-source design repository. We also have a 3D scanner to scan three-dimensional objects and create a digital representation.
The Lulzbot Mini is a user-friendly 3D printer that can make smaller projects.
A user friendly 3D printer that can make larger prints than the LULZbot Mini. Uses 1.75 PLA filament.
A 3D printer used to print larger prints than the Lulzbot Mini.
Create 3D designs using PLA and PVA filament types. 3D print parts, game pieces, small toys, figurines, crochet hooks and more.
Scan items to be made into digital 3D objects, or as 3D models which can be 3D printed.
Cut and Carve Devices
Cut-and-carve devices allow you to carve objects out of many different kinds of materials. Choosing the right device for your project will depend on the size and type of project you're making. You can create all kinds of objects including jewelry, game pieces, circuit boards, puzzles, toys, plaques and signs, frames, and more.
A cut and carve device that specializes in metal and plastic cutting. Create small items such as jewelry, game pieces, engravings on metals, plastics and circuit boards.
Bantam Tools PCB Milling Machine Support
The Carvey uses bits to precisely cut and engrave material up to 0.9″ thick. Create coasters, jewelry, signs, plaque, frames, puzzles, toys, organizers and more.
A desktop laser engraver and cutter. Create jewelry, custom wood frames, ornaments and more.
Machine that cuts both heat press vinyl and regular sticker vinyl. Make stickers, bumper stickers, stickers for water bottles or notebooks.
Other Tools
The Makerspace includes a wide range of other kinds of tools for woodworking, textile crafts, button making, and more.
Make 5.6 cm(2 1/4in) or 2.5cm(1 in) button pins. Make button pins, badges and game pieces.
A workbench that supplies a variety of tools for use throughout the makerspace.
Soldering tool used to connect two (or more) points. Help connect circuits together on a circuit board.
Sewing Machines
The Makerspace includes a dedicated room for sewing and other textile crafts. We have six sewing machines and two embroidery machines, along with all the tools you need to get started. You will want to bring your own patterns and fabric, as usually only scrap fabrics are available. You may also want to bring your own thread to ensure that it will match your project.
A specialty embroidery machine, used to automatically embroider designs with a click of a button.
Standard sewing machine with the basic stitch types.
Sewing machine with a large sewing surface. LED display that will show settings needed for any stitch, including 160 stitch types.
Virtual Reality
Come explore virtual reality in the Makerspace.
VR headset that lets you experience virtual reality, and allows you to interact with most if not all objects in the virtual world.
A VR headset that lets you experience virtual reality, and allows you to interact with most if not all objects in the virtual world.