Makerspace Student Worker Guide

Giving tours to patrons (with tour guide approval):

"Would you like a tour of the space?"

• Walk the patron through the Makerspace
• Explain each sector of the space, and talk briefly about the equipment and it's uses
• Ask them if they have any questions

3D Printing:

• Topics to mention:
  • 2x Bambu X1 Carbon
    • Faster
    • Able to print multiple colors
  • 2x Ultimaker 3's, capable of printing in plastic.
  • 3D Printing is free for course projects, and every student gets one free small 3D print / year.
    • Personal projects are charged on the basis of printing duration.
  • We usually print using a eco-friendly thermoplastic called PLA.
    • (Thermoplastic = A plastic that can be melts when heated and hardens almost immediately when cooled)
  • To 3D Print something:
    • Go through training at the Makerspace for 3D Printing.
    • Submit the print file through our Makerspace Form (located on the Makerspace's page inside the Library website)
    • The Makerspace will contact you when your print is ready or with more information on it.

Tools Wall & Cabinet:

• Topics to mention:
  • All power tools and regular tools are available for checkout (1 day period)
  • Nails, screws, etc. can be given away with no cost (if one or two are needed for any reason).
  • Painting tools are available for 3 day checkout period.

Laser Cutting:

• Topics to mention:
  • FLUX Laser Cutter, capable of cutting wood and other thin materials.
  • Laser Cutting is free for course projects, and every student gets one free small laser engrave or cut / year.
    • Personal projects are charged on the basis of machine operation duration.
  • We usually do projects on wood, but other materials can be cut too (reference to materials sheet near the Laser Cutter.
  • To Laser Cut something:
    • Go through training at the Makerspace for Laser Cutting.
    • Submit your files through our Makerspace Form (located on the Makerspace's page inside the Library website)
    • The Makerspace will contact you when your project is ready or with more information on it.

Equipment Closet (located at Information Desk)

• Topics to mention:
  • The A/V Closet contains multimedia equipment for a variety of needs:
    • Photography, videography, audiography (podcasting), etc.
  • We also have lighting kits and interviewing kits.
  • Any patron wanting to check out multimedia equipment needs to
    • Undergo quick training on how to use them;
    • Sign the multimedia equipment checkout form (at the Front Desk);

LEGOs:

• Topics to mention:
  • LEGOs are free to use at any time for fidgeting, prototyping or just for fun;
  • Anything that isn't displayed on a shelf can be dismantled for parts;
  • If the patron wants to display their creation on a shelf, they just have to inform the Makerspace student staff;

Poster Printer:

• Topics to mention:
  • Poster Printer capable of printing 3 feet in width (fixed) by any length.
  • Poster printing is not free and is for academic use only:
    • Academic projects are charged to the department by the running foot. *
      • * Running foot: The poster printer paper roll is 3 foot wide by 100 foot length. The printer will always print the 3 foot width, but it's length is determined by the file that is being printed. The running foot is the length that is being printed out, rounded up.
        • e.g.: The file to be printed is 24" wide by 40" long. 40" = 3.3 foot --> rounding up --> Running foot = 4 foot;

Sewing Machine:

• Topics to mention:
  • Sewing Machine is free to use at any time for fidgeting, prototyping or just for fun;
  • Any thread or cloth that is available at the space is free to use;
  • Patrons are welcome to bring their own materials, as long as they are compatible with our machine;
    • Check machine guide for more instructions on that;

Button Maker:

• Topics to mention:
  • Button Maker is free to use, up to 6 buttons per student.
  • Patron organizations, clubs and others that need to make a lot of buttons must request it to the Makerspace staff
    • Buttons are priced at $0.25 / button.
  • Buttons can be designed by using the Makerspace Button Maker template, located at the Makerspace page on the Library's website.

V.R. Room:

• Topics to mention:
  • V.R. Room is available for use during anytime the Makerspace is open;
    • Priority is given to patrons who reserve the room, and class activities.
  • V.R. Equipment available:
    • HTC Vive
    • Quest 2 (One available for checkout, 3 day period)
    • Quest 3
  • V.R. Game Library available on the Makerspace page on the Library's website.