Explain each sector of the space, and talk briefly about the equipment and it's uses.
Ask them if they have any questions.
Explanations for each section is below the map
3D Printing:
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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 STL 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:
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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:
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Dremel 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.
A/V Closet:
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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:
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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:
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Poster Printer capable of printing 3 feet in width (fixed) by any length.
Laser Cutting is not free:
Academic projects are charged to the department by the running foot. *
Personal projects are charged to the patron 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 footis 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;
To check out the Sewing Machine, patrons must undergo training first.
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:
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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:
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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)
V.R. Game Library available on the Makerspace page on the Library's website.
