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Makerspace
About
The Makerspace is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to exploration supported by both emerging technology and traditional equipment.
You can also learn more about our
Multimedia Production Studios
Access
Current UNLV students, faculty and staff who have completed the
Makerspace Orientation
are welcome to use the Makerspace during open hours:
Check the
Library hours
for Makerspace semester hours, holidays and other exceptions.
Email:
makerspace@unlv.edu
Orientation
Completing the Makerspace Orientation is required. The Orientation is an introduction to the space, equipment, and the safety procedures of the Makerspace. In order to successfully complete the orientation and be eligible to use the Makerspace, a user agreement must signed to have access to the space in the future.
Schedule Makerspace Orientation
Makerspace Machine Guides and Templates
Users can now access any of the machine guides we offer in the Makerspace. Follow the below link to see what machines and work you may be able to accomplish before ever setting foot in our space.
Makerspace Machine Guides and Templates
Request a consultation with a Makerspace Innovation Assistant
Users of this interactive space can connect with staff skilled in 3D scanning, Cricut/Silhouette, Sewing, Embroidery, Stickermachine, Sublimation, and Vinyl Cutting. Staff are available to help as needed, you can book a consultation in advance
Request a Consultation
Make an appointment for our machines
CNC router appointment
You will need an appointment to use the CNC Router. During your first CNC Router appointment a
Makerspace Innovation Assistant
will help you prepare your file with tool paths and a second appointment will be made to do the actual file creation.
Book a CNC Router appointment
Resin 3D printer appointment
Use of the Resin 3D printer requires an appointment. A
Makerspace Innovation Assistant
will be available to help you with your project during your appointment time.
Book a Resin 3D Printer appointment
Laser Cutter appointment
se of the Laser Cutter requires an appointment. A
Makerspace Innovation Assistant
will be available to help you with your project during your appointment time.
Book a Laser Cutter appointment
Sticker Machine appointment
se of the Sticker Machine requires an appointment. You will need to come in with your file ready to print. Refer to the
Sticker Machine Guide
above. A Makerspace Innovation Assistant will be available to help.
Book a Sticker Machine appointment
3D Printing & 3D Scanning
Service details
3D printers are available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the 3D printers.
Overnight printing is not permitted.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. removing rafts/supports, sanding, removing paper backing, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.
Device details
Bambu Labs X1-Carbon
File type Supported: .STL, and .3MF
Number of Printers: 3
Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
Print supports: same material as the model, Support materials from Bambu Labs
Build size: 10" x 10" x 10" inches (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
Layer resolution: up to 50 μm
Bambu Labs P1S
File type supported: .STL, and .3MF
Number of Printers: 3
Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
Print supports: same material as the model, Support materials from Bambu Labs
Build size: 10" x 10" x 10" inches (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
Layer resolution: up to 50 μm
Bambu Labs A1
File type supported: .STL, and .3MF
Number of Printers: 6
Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
Print supports: same material as the model, Support materials from Bambu Labs
Build size: 10" x 10" x 10" inches (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
Layer resolution: up to 50 μm
Prusa MK4
File type supported: .STL, .OBJ, .3MF, .AMF, and .STEP
Number of printers: 2
Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
Print supports: same material as the model
Build size: 9.84" x 8.3" x 8.6" inches (250 x 210 x 220 mm)
Layer resolution: From 0.05 mm to .30 mm
Lulzbot Taz 6
File type supported: .STL or .OBJ
Number of Printers: 1
Print material: TPU
Print supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
Build size: 11 in x 11 in x 9.8 in (280mm x 280mm x 250mm)
Layer resolution: Up to 0.2 mm (.008 in)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology
Formlabs 3B
File type supported: STL, OBJ
Number of Printers: 1
Print material: SLA Formlabs branded Resin
Print supports: same material as the model
Build size: 5.7" x 5.7" x 7.6" (144.78 mm x 144.78 mm x 193.04 mm)
Layer resolution: 25-300 μm
Einscan Pro 2X
Consultation Request
File type exported to: STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, 3MF and P3
Number of scanners: 1
Scanning material: Any Object - works best for non-reflective, non-symmetrical surfaces, larger than a golf ball and does not detect texture or color of object
10-30 frames per second scan speed
3,000,000 max points per second using Handheld HD scan mode
Laser Cutting, Etching & CNC Router
Service details
The laser cutter is staff mediated and
requires an appointment
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the laser cutter.
You may not use the laser cutter unsupervised. To use the laser cutter, you must make an appointment with a Makerspace employee who will assist you with your project.
Never leave a laser cutting project unattended. You must be present for the entirety of your project.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. sanding, assembly, painting, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.
Device details
Universal VersaLASER VLS6.60
File types dupported: .AI or .SVG (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape), .DWG (AutoCad, Solidworks)
File preparation: Vector lines
red lines (0.001pt, no fill) will cut through
blue lines (0.001pt, no fill) will score
solid black shapes will engrave the material
Number of laser cutters: 1
Materials: Plywood, Plexiglas, Cardboard, Bristol Board and paper sold by the Makerspace
Laser Material Processing Area: 30 x 18 in (813 x 457 mm)
Focus Lens: 2.0 in (50 mm) HPDFO™ (High Power Density Focusing Optics)
Shapeoko Pro CNC Router - XL with Carbide Compact Router
File types supported: .AI or .SVG (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape), .DWG (AutoCad, Solidworks), .STL
File preparation: Requires Consultation
Number of routers: 1
Materials: Birch Plywood and MDF
CNC Router Material Processing Area: 30" x 17.75" x 4" (762mm x 457.2 x 101.6)
Ask about what Endmills we provide.
Vinyl Cutting & Stickermaking
Service details
The vinyl cutter is available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the vinyl cutter.
Always keep all body parts and objects away from machine while cutting is occurring.
Vinyl cutter jobs may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. weeding, application, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.
Device details
Roland CAMM-1 GR-640
Consultation Request
File type supported: Vector (.AI or .SVG)
Number of vinyl cutters: 1
Materials: Removable indoor/outdoor adhesive vinyl sold by the Makerspace
Cuttable Area: Up to 65 in wide (1,651 mm) by 984 in long (24,998 mm)
Mechanism/driving method: Media-movement method/ Digital Control servo motor
Roland BN-20A
Consultation Request
File type supported: Vector or Raster (.PDF)
Number of sticker machines: 1
Materials: 3mm glossy white vinyl and 3mm matte clear vinyl
Printable/cuttable area: Up to 18 inches wide by however long you need. We recommend no longer than 24 inches at a time.
Sewing & Embroidery
Service details
The sewing machine is available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
Only Makerspace approved material may be used with the sewing machine.
Turn off the machine when setting up your sewing project.
Never place hand under the “foot” of the machine or the needle.
Sewing projects may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps are the responsibility of the user.
Device details
BERNINA 740
Number of sewing machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by the Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Maximum stitch width: 9 mm
Maximum stitch length: 6 mm
Sewing space to the right of the needle: 10 in (254 mm)
Number of Spool Holders: 2
Brother LX2500
Number of sewing machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Maximum Stitch width: 7mm
Maximum Stitch length: 5mm
Bernette Academy 05
Number of sewing machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Maximum stitch width: 6mm
Maximum stitch length: 4mm
Singer Simple
Number of Sewing Machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and Bobbins Supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Brother PE 800
Number of embroidery machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Maximum embroidery speed: 650 SPM
3 hoop sizes
Small circle hoop: 1" x 2.5"
Medium square hoop: 4" x 4"
Large rectangle hoop: 5" x 7"
Singer X5004-HD
Number of serger machines: 1
Materials:
Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
Overlock seam width: 5.0 - 7.0mm
Stitch length: 2.0 - 4.0mm
Stitch width: 5.0 - 7.0mm
Prototyping
Service details
Table space for prototyping is available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
A variety of hand tools are available for use in the Makerspace. Users may bring their own hand tools into the Makerspace, but employees may choose not to allow certain tools on a case-by-case basis. Users must present tools to Makerspace staff upon arrival.
Users are prohibited from using tools for unintended purposes.
Return Makerspace tools to their original location and notify staff if a tool is broken or missing.
Power tools other than those provided by the Makerspace are prohibited.
Spray painting is not permitted in the Makerspace.
Prototypes may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps are the responsibility of the user.
Heat Press & Sublimation
Service details
The heat press and sublimation are available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
Turn off the heat press and unplug for safety.
Never place hands directly inside the printer or heat presses.
Use heat safe gloves when handling object being taken out of the heat press.
Sublimation blanks may not be left unattended while being pressed or cooling.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps are the responsibility of the user.
Device details
Sawgrass SG500 Printer
Maximum Media Size: 8.5" x 14"
Resolutions and Full-Page Print Speeds
High Speed (600x600 dpi) - 15 seconds
Advanced Photo (1200x600 dpi) - 48 seconds
Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi ) - 120 seconds
HPN Signature Series 15" x 15" Slide Out Drawer
Clamshell structure
Open Method: Gas Shock
Max Temperature: 400 F
Electrical: 1500W / 14A / 110V
HPN Signature Series Automated Sublimation Heat Transfer Mug Press
Drinkware Structure
Open Method: Manual
Max Temperature: 415 F
Electrical: 300W / 2.5A / 120V
Offer up to 3 different sized and shaped Sleeves for an array of Drinkware
Cricut & Silhouette
Service details
These machines are available on a first come, first served basis.
Project design and support from Makerspace Innovation Assistants
Consultation request
. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
We do provide
machine guides
to help with set up and machine use.
Policy
A variety of materials are available for purchase for these machines. Users may bring their own materials into the Makerspace, but employees may choose not to allow certain materials on a case-by-case basis. Users must present materials to Makerspace staff upon arrival.
Always keep all body parts and objects away from machine while cutting is occurring.
These machines jobs may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. weeding, application, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.
Device Details
Cricut Maker 3
Cutting Capacity: Cuts over 300 materials.
Cut Length: Up to 12 feet (3.65 m) with.
Material Width: 12 inches (30.5 cm) for standard materials on a mat.
Silhouette Cameo
Cutting Area: 12 in. x 24 in. with a cutting mat.
Material Thickness: Maximum material thickness of 3 mm (118.11 mils).
Cutting Force: Tool Holder 1: 300gf and Tool Holder 2: 5kgf