MAKERSPACE

What is the Makerspace?

The AU Makerspace is a hub for students and faculty to experiment, build, and learn through machines, technology, and good old fashioned ingenuity.

Whether your project is professional or personal, simple or complex, the Makerspace has something to help make it a reality.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

8:30am -6:00pm

Available Tech

How do I get started?

Download the AU Makerspace app!

Visit Our Website

Get the App!

Ultimaker 3 Extended

3D Printer

> Primary material: PLA

> Material size: 2.85mm

> Nozzle: .4mm

> Build size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 11.8 (L x W x H)

> Interface: USB Drive

> File formats: .gcode, .gz

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Ultimaker 2 Extended +

3D Printer

> Primary material: PLA

> Material size: 2.85mm

> Nozzle: .6mm

> Build size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 11.8 (L x W x H)

> Interface: SD Card

> File formats: .gcode

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Glowforge

Laser Cutter

> Primary material: varies

> Max material size: 11 x 20

> Max material thickness: 1/2 inch

> Interface: Web-based

> File formats: .svg, .jpg. .png

> Access the Interface

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Media Studio

Space

> Built-in cyclorama

> Podcast booth

> Equipment checkout

> Lightboard

> Easy interfacing with iPad

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Form 2

3D Printer

> Primary material: Liquid resin

> Build size: 5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9 (L x W x H)

> Interface: Serial USB

> File formats: .gcode

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Zing Orbit

Die Cutter/CNC Drag-Knife

> Primary material: varies

> Max material size: 24 x infinite

> Max material thickness: 1/8 inch

> Interface: Serial USB

> File formats: .svg, .png, .eps, .pdf

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Modix Big 60

3D Printer

> Primary material: PLA

> Material size: 1.75mm

> Nozzle: .8mm

> Build size: 23.8 x 23.8 x 23.8 (L x W x H)

> Interface: SD Card

> File formats: .gcode

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Oculus Rift

VR Headset

> 2 Available

> Tethered to laptops

> Explore other worlds

> Study in VR

> Self-sign in

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Structure Sensor

iPad 3D Scanner

> Use with Makerspace iPads

> Email scans to yourself

> Scan rooms, objects, people, etc.

> Rechargeable

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Brother VX-1120

Sewing Machine

> Help available in Makerspace

> Variable speed

> Reverse sewing

> Offset needle positions

> Free-arm style sewing optional

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Lightboard

Presentation Tool

> Reserved with the Media Studio

> Live "Khan Academy" style videos

> For faculty and students

> Film with your iPad

> Clip on mic

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Makerspace

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What is the Makerspace?

Hours of Operation

Available Tech

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How do I get started?

Ultimaker 3 Extended

Ultimaker 2 Extended +

Glowforge

Media Studio

Form 2

Zing Orbit

Modix Big 60

Oculus Rift

Structure Sensor

Brother VX-1120

Lightboard