Getting Started

The Makerspace is only available to all College of Engineering students, faculty, and staff. The general operating hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm (excluding University holidays). For the most up-to-date hours, check the Makerspace Database.

To get started using the Makerspace, each user must complete training for the specific area wishing to be used. The Makerspace is divided into different rooms (see image below). Users must complete the Basic Safety Training to gain access to the main Work Shop. Once the user has successfully passed that training, they can further their training by taking other trainings.

All users will have the opportunity to purchase materials using makerbucks. Every undergraduate user will receive $25 in makerbucks each semester. Users may also bring in their own materials but must receive prior approval to do so from the staff.

Any College of Engineering student, faculty, or staff, can access our Makerspace Database to sign up for this training and much more!
New User Sign In

Training

Proper training is essential to enable safe use of the makerspace. Gaining access to the rooms requires successful completion of the training for that room. Everyone must start by completing the Basic Safety Training to gain access to the main Work Shop. Once completed, the opportunity to advanced to one of the smaller room based trainings opens up. Some machines in each room require even more advanced training above the room based training. Please see the flowchart below to see the available trainings and path to completion.

Equipment

The Makerspace will feature most of the tools needed to build any project you have in mind. It will feature a prototyping shop (3D printers and laser cutters), machine shop, wood shop, metalworking shop, and wet labs.

Below is a brief overview of the tools and machines available:

• Work Shop
  • Basic hand tools: hammers, screw drivers, sockets, wrenches, etc.
  • Basic power tools: cordless drill, rotary tool, etc.
• Prototype Shop
  • Prusa 3D printers
  • Formlabs Form2
  • Markforged Mark II
  • Trotec Laser Cutters
• Machine shop
  • CNC Mill
  • Manual Mill
  • Manual Lathe
  • Drill Press
  • Saws
  • Water Jet
• Metal Shop
  • Miller Welder (MIG/TIG)
  • Grinders
  • Brake/Shear
  • Hydraulic Press
• Wood Shop
  • CNC Router
  • Table Saw
  • Band Saw
  • Scroll Saw
  • Miter Saw
  • Drill Press
• Electronics Shop
  • NI Elvis III
  • Soldering Stations
  • Oscilloscope
  • Power Supplies
  • Multimeters
  • Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc
  • Misc electronic components
• Wet Labs
  • Vent Hood
  • Chemical Storage