Makerspace pictures

[ibell7945]

Considering that Geekhack (from what I've gathered since I started here) is a very hands-on, DIY community; I thought it might be good to make a thread to post pictures of local maker spaces, things you've made at maker spaces etc. I'll start the ball rolling by posting a picture of the entrance to the Cleveland Public Library MakerSpace:

[Findecanor]

I had hoped to have a lot of stuff to post, but I don't have anything.
I was disappointed with Stockholm Makerspace, so I don't know if I will get back there.

[Wildcard]

I have a local makerspace that I've yet to visit. I might have to sign up sometime as I don't plan on buying welding equipment anytime soon

[damorgue]

I had hoped to have a lot of stuff to post, but I don't have anything.
I was disappointed with Stockholm Makerspace, so I don't know if I will get back there.

Don't you have a kickass 3D printer

Edit: Our Gothenburg one has almost nothing and is mostly hackers and game developers.

[Findecanor]

Don't you have a kickass 3D printer

There was a pretty upgraded Ultimaker the last time I was there. There was however, very bad ventilation so don't bother breathing while the printer is running.

[illy865]

I have a local makerspace that I've yet to visit. I might have to sign up sometime as I don't plan on buying welding equipment anytime soon

There's a makerspace in my local area as well that I want to visit.  I could see it being a great place to tinker, maybe even try to make some 3D printed keycaps, depending on the capabilities of the machine.

[ibell7945]

I have a local makerspace that I've yet to visit. I might have to sign up sometime as I don't plan on buying welding equipment anytime soon

There's a makerspace in my local area as well that I want to visit.  I could see it being a great place to tinker, maybe even try to make some 3D printed keycaps, depending on the capabilities of the machine.

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about printing keycaps, as many of these printers only work with PLA, which isn't nearly as tough long term as ABS or PBT. However, a quality ABS printer might work well.

[illy865]

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about printing keycaps, as many of these printers only work with PLA, which isn't nearly as tough long term as ABS or PBT. However, a quality ABS printer might work well.

Thanks for the heads-up!  Actually looking at the machines available at that site, I think they have a LulzBot A0-100 that says it can print with ABS filament, so it could just be a matter of getting the material.  No matter what though, the resulting parts will need finishing to be used.

[ibell7945]

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about printing keycaps, as many of these printers only work with PLA, which isn't nearly as tough long term as ABS or PBT. However, a quality ABS printer might work well.

Thanks for the heads-up!  Actually looking at the machines available at that site, I think they have a LulzBot A0-100 that says it can print with ABS filament, so it could just be a matter of getting the material.  No matter what though, the resulting parts will need finishing to be used.

Sounds great! When your done, please post some pics of the caps!

[Altis]

Learned that Ottawa is opening a Makerspace in one of our libraries this spring. Should be interesting, will post pics when it's up.

[nubbinator]

That Cleveland one is sexy.  Sadly, the only one near me is tiny and scary.  And by scary, I mean filled with people who think alcohol and heavy machinery mix.

I wouldn't get your hopes up too much about printing keycaps, as many of these printers only work with PLA, which isn't nearly as tough long term as ABS or PBT. However, a quality ABS printer might work well.

Thanks for the heads-up!  Actually looking at the machines available at that site, I think they have a LulzBot A0-100 that says it can print with ABS filament, so it could just be a matter of getting the material.  No matter what though, the resulting parts will need finishing to be used.

Be aware that extrusion printers usually yield less than satisfactory results for caps.  They can be improved if they're vapor treated, but still are pretty low fidelity.