https://www.youtube.com/@ALMA.GeoffreyAment
Chapter 2, a home theatre, 3D printed parts, motorized projector, home decoration, and DIY electronics -- I spent alot of time figuring out how to control different actuators and such via microcontroller to control the tilt, roll, pitch, and translation of a projector. If you know of anyone else that might be interested in this stuff, sharing to others would really help me out! Hope to see you around here or YouTube :)
Hey everyone,
I've been working on Box Studio, a free box generator for laser cutters. It runs in the browser, needs no signup, and exports a ready-to-cut SVG. I just released v2 and would love feedback from people who actually cut things.
What's new in v2:
It works with LightBurn, Inkscape, LaserGRBL, xTool Creative Space, and anything else that imports SVG.
Link: https://box-studio.cc/
I'd especially like to hear how the integrated hinge and the nesting work on your machine and material (I've mostly tested with 3 mm plywood). Bug reports and feature requests are very welcome.
Hi everyone! I’m working on a new scheduling and resource-management platform for makerspaces, library makerspaces, Fab Labs, schools, and other shared creative spaces, and I’d really value input from people who actually run them.
This started pretty organically. My family discovered makerspaces a couple of years ago while looking for a place where my son could learn and work on projects. We’ve seen firsthand how much of an impact these spaces can have.
After joining another makerspace following a move, I ran into a frustrating experience trying to reserve an electronics bench. That led to a conversation with the operations manager about the software they were using and the problems it created.
I have nearly 20 years of professional software engineering and architecture experience, and I’ve spent the last several months building this into a serious platform with a public launch planned for later this year.
It currently includes things like:
• Equipment, room, and workspace reservations
• Classes, events, and program registration
• Training, certifications, and permissions
• Volunteer/staff event management
• Payments where needed
• API integrations
• Future equipment and access-control integrations
What I need now is real feedback from library makerspace staff and operators.
I’m looking for a few people willing to explore the development environment and tell me what works, what doesn’t, what I’ve missed, and what would actually make your day-to-day work easier.
There’s no obligation to switch systems or buy anything. I’m much more interested in questions like:
What are you still managing manually?
What frustrates staff or patrons about your current system?
What feature do you wish someone would finally build?
If you’re interested in taking a look, feel free to DM me. Even if you don’t want to test it, I’d still love to hear what your library makerspace uses today and what you would change about it.
What are the key things you want your members to know?
For those running maker/hacker/fab labs: do you have a short list of things you expect or would like every member to know above everything else? It could be rules, guidance, culture, or a mix.
Here are mine. I stick to five because I've found that's about as many as people get with out it being an issue.
Maker 5:
What are yours?
Our make space will be participating in a craft fair in just over a month. We have three 10x10 spaces and we're trying to figure out what we should offer as demos or activities during the weekend.
Our space offers... Woodshop... Metal shop... Lasers... 3d printers... Sewing... Electronics... Vinyl cutter.
We have some ideas, but we're open to new ideas that are engaging, inexpensive, and easy to transport and set up.
Hi Austin Makers! If you're looking for a great place to create, come take a look at Asmbly Makerspace on Dessau Road. We have areas for wood, metal, ceramics, electronics, lasers, and 3DP. With 600 members and a huge array of tools, machines, and work benches, you'll find a welcoming, clean environment for your creativity. We are safety-minded and we have experienced shop leads who can help if you're new to a tool or technique. We'd love to see you!