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A MakerSpace has been [https://placesjournal.org/article/makerspace-towards-a-new-civic-infrastructure/ described]
 
A MakerSpace has been [https://placesjournal.org/article/makerspace-towards-a-new-civic-infrastructure/ described]
 
as new amalgam of art, craft, and technology.  Our goal is to serve all makers, and potential makers, in the Tulane Community.  We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas.   
 
as new amalgam of art, craft, and technology.  Our goal is to serve all makers, and potential makers, in the Tulane Community.  We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas.   
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==[[Software#Getting_Started|Just Getting Started?]]==
 
==[[Software#Getting_Started|Just Getting Started?]]==
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==[https://www.google.com/maps/place/29%C2%B056'13.4%22N+90%C2%B007'15.5%22W/@29.9376578,-90.1198116,127a,35y,237.33h,45t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8620a5052fc95d3b:0x6ad91be4e52e3038!7e2!8m2!3d29.9370641!4d-90.1209646?shorturl=1 Location]==
  
 
==News and Updates==
 
==News and Updates==
===[[News]]===
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===News===
  
On April 12, 2017 Tulane's PR Office sent out a press release featuring a photo of [http://news.tulane.edu/news/campus-workspace-helps-students-bring-their-ideas-life '''Cody O'Cain's 3-d cosine map''']  
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*We have started a [https://tulanemakerspace.slack.com/ Slack channel] for the Tulane MakerSpace to post micro-updates and discussions.  You can join by clicking [https://join.slack.com/tulanemakerspace/signup here] or the button at the bottom of the page.
  
The March '17 '''TULANIAN''' magazine features the MakerSpace on [http://www.pageturnpro.com/Progress-Printing/77574-Tulane-March-2017/index.html#1 pages 5, 7, and 11] of the print edition (pages 7, 9, and 13 in the electronic version).  
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*The Tulane MakerSpace was recently featured as part of a tour for the Board of Tulane.  The tour was well-received and many board members enjoyed discussing projects and tools with '''Chase Schober''' and '''Olivia Michael'''.
  
We have a '''LISTSERV mailing list''' for MakerSpace users.  Instructions to send mail or read archives are [http://makerspace.tulane.edu/index.php/File:LISTSERV_instructions.doc here]
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*We have upgraded our 3d printing equipment and filaments, and can now report that (almost) all of our 3d printers are reliably creating beautiful prints and we haven't had a failed print in well over a month of heavy use.
  
'''[[MakerSpace Digital Library]]''' is now available in the mezzanine area of the MakerSpace.
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*The 2017 '''Maker of the Year''' Awards were announced on April 18.  The winners of cash prizes are '''Chase Schober''' and '''Rae Mills'''.  Scroll down to see their winning submissions.
  
'''The Hullabaloo (2/9/2017) '''reports on the MakerSpace as a place for  [http://tulanehullabaloo.com/17405/news/makerspace-promotes-technology-design/ collaboration]
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*On April 12, 2017 Tulane's PR Office sent out a press release featuring a photo of [http://news.tulane.edu/news/campus-workspace-helps-students-bring-their-ideas-life '''Cody O'Cain's 3-d cosine map''']  
  
'''Please watch our new (1/24/2017) [https://youtu.be/oWzSFK_JPI8 video],''' featuring Maker Ninjas Afsheen, Ben, and Elise.
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*The March '17 '''TULANIAN''' magazine features the MakerSpace on [http://www.pageturnpro.com/Progress-Printing/77574-Tulane-March-2017/index.html#1 pages 5, 7, and 11] of the print edition (pages 7, 9, and 13 in the electronic version).  
  
And while you have a YouTube window open, check out the [https://youtu.be/joVTsoJ4z14 video] of Tulane University's '''2016/17 ''grand prize winning team submission'' to [http://bigidea.nianet.org/ NASA's BIG Idea Challenge]'''   MakerSpace users designed and built a scale prototype for a modular spacecraft intended to ferry cargo spacecraft from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) To Lunar-Distant Retrograde Orbit (LDRO).  MakerSpace Advisor Prof. Schuler was the team's mentor.
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*'''[[MakerSpace Digital Library]]''' is now available in the mezzanine area of the MakerSpace.
  
===[[Upcoming Events]]===
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*'''The Hullabaloo (2/9/2017) '''reports on the MakerSpace as a place for  [http://tulanehullabaloo.com/17405/news/makerspace-promotes-technology-design/ collaboration]
  
[[image:IM_A_MAKER.png|120px]] The '''[http://neworleans.makerfaire.com/ New Orleans Mini Maker Faire]''' will be held on '''Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10am-5pm''' at Delgado Community College’s Student Life Center, 916 Navarre Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119.  Check out their [https://youtu.be/Wdou0q65Nz0 video].  Tulane students get free admission with their Tulane ID card.  The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire is one of dozens of worldwide events affiliated with Make: Magazine.
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*'''Please watch our new (1/24/2017) [https://youtu.be/oWzSFK_JPI8 video],''' featuring Maker Ninjas Afsheen, Ben, and Elise.   
  
===[[Spring 2017 Hours]]===
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*And while you have a YouTube window open, check out the [https://youtu.be/joVTsoJ4z14 video] of Tulane University's '''2016/17 ''grand prize winning team submission'' to [http://bigidea.nianet.org/ NASA's BIG Idea Challenge]'''   MakerSpace users designed and built a scale prototype for a modular spacecraft intended to ferry cargo spacecraft from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) To Lunar-Distant Retrograde Orbit (LDRO).  MakerSpace Advisor Prof. Schuler was the team's mentor.
'''Click on "[[MakerSpace Access]]" to see our hours for Spring semester.'''
 
  
===[[New Tools]]===
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===Upcoming Events===
We've upgraded our bending brake to a 48" model, replacing the old 24" Pexto. Over the Mardi Gras break, we installed a Tormach Slant-Pro CNC lathe to complement our Tormach CNC milling machine.  One of the Ultimaker 2 3D printers was upgraded to a 2+; the other two Ultimakers will get the upgrade as well.  The upgrade kits are on back-order, however.
 
  
Other recent additions include a Buehler 12" surface grinder, two Autodesk Ember SLA printers, a Jet horizontal band saw and a 36" Eastwood blast cabinet with glass bead media were installed.  The vertical mill was converted to a precision drill press.  In addition, we've added a Rockler horizontal clamping system to one of the benches near the CNC Mill.
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*We'll be training our new Maker Ninjas right after school starts in late August, and they'll be ready to help our clients when we re-open on September 5, 2017.
  
===[[Architecture Laser Cutter]]===
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===Maker of the Year===
The School of Architecture's large format laser cutters are available to MakerSpace users.  Currently they charge $10/hour ($3 minimum) for machine time; payable with Splash card or check.  They have extended operating hours.  Go to http://architecture.tulane.edu/dol/reserve-laser  to schedule time on one of their three 36"x18" laser cuttersFile formats are PDF or Illustrator. As with our Epilog laser cutters, use a line width of 0.001" to vector cut.  Be sure to set your document size to their bed size of 36"x18" which is different from the bed size of the Epilogs. Bring your material and files (on a USB drive) to room 104 of Richardson Memorial Hall; student workers are there to help you get set up.
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The 2017 Maker of the Year Award, funded by [http://tulane.edu/sse/news/alumnus-connects-tulane-to-microscopes-history.cfm a generous gift from Lary Walker (G ’76, ’79)] was announced on April 18This year's co-winners were Chase Schober (Engineering Physics) and Rae Mills (Computer Science and Studio Art).  
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Chase_MOTY.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Chase Schober: 3D scanned hand in a living hinge acrylic box]] </li>
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Rae_MOTY.JPG|400px|thumb|none|Rae Mills: Brass cast necktie, lost wax method casting from PLA printed segments]] </li>
  
=== [[Maker of the Year]] ===
 
The Maker of the Year Award, funded by [http://tulane.edu/sse/news/alumnus-connects-tulane-to-microscopes-history.cfm a generous gift from Lary Walker (G ’76, ’79)] will be announced by April 25, 2017.  Thanks to the Makers who submitted entries for this award.  It will be offered again in April 2018. 
 
 
The inaugural 2016 award was presented to '''Afsheen Sajjadi''' (SSE'19).  His independently designed truss, fabricated on the Maker Space laser cutter, impressed the Award judges, and also Prof. Raymond, his instructor in ENGP1410.  Afsheen is now a Maker Ninja in the Maker Space.
 
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:truss1.jpg|200px|thumb|none|bridge ready for testing]] </li>
 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:truss2.jpg|175px|thumb|none|parts layout]] </li>
 
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:MOTY16.jpg|90px|thumb|none|Award]] </li>
 
 
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===Fall 2017 Hours===
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'''We are closed until the start of the Fall semester, when our new Maker Ninjas will be available to help with projects. We will re-open on September 5, 2017.  Click on "[[MakerSpace Access]]" shortly before Labor Day to see our hours for Fall semester.'''
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===New Tools===
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We've upgraded our bending brake to a 48" model, replacing the old 24" Pexto. Over the Mardi Gras break, we installed a Tormach Slant-Pro CNC lathe to complement our Tormach CNC milling machine.  One of the Ultimaker 2 3D printers was upgraded to a 2+; the other two Ultimakers will get the upgrade as well. (NOTE: All Ultimakers have now been upgraded to 2+ models.)
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Other recent additions include a Buehler 12" surface grinder, two Autodesk Ember SLA printers, a Jet horizontal band saw and a 36" Eastwood blast cabinet with glass bead media were installed.  The vertical mill was converted to a precision drill press.  In addition, we've added a Rockler horizontal clamping system to one of the benches near the CNC Mill.
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===Architecture Laser Cutter===
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The School of Architecture's large format laser cutters are available to MakerSpace users.  Currently they charge $10/hour ($3 minimum) for machine time; payable with Splash card or check.  They have extended operating hours.  Go to http://architecture.tulane.edu/dol/reserve-laser  to schedule time on one of their three 36"x18" laser cutters.  File formats are PDF or Illustrator.  As with our Epilog laser cutters, use a line width of 0.001" to vector cut.  Be sure to set your document size to their bed size of 36"x18" which is different from the bed size of the Epilogs.  Bring your material and files (on a USB drive) to room 104 of Richardson Memorial Hall; student workers are there to help you get set up.
  
 
==Links on this Wiki==
 
==Links on this Wiki==
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[[Support & Contribute]]
 
[[Support & Contribute]]
 
:Methods for supporting the Tulane MakerSpace
 
:Methods for supporting the Tulane MakerSpace
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:[https://www.facebook.com/MakerSpace.Tulane [[File:Facebook.png|50px]]] [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Tulane-MakerSpace-8483294/about [[File:LinkedIn.jpg|50px]]]
 
  
 
== The New Orleans Maker Community ==
 
== The New Orleans Maker Community ==
 
New Orleans has a long history of artistic creation, and that creativity is now expressed in a vibrant maker community.  The Tulane MakerSpace is proud to be a part of this community.  Other members include
 
New Orleans has a long history of artistic creation, and that creativity is now expressed in a vibrant maker community.  The Tulane MakerSpace is proud to be a part of this community.  Other members include
*[[image:idiya.bmp]][http://myidiya.com/  IDIYA, the community MakerSpace]
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*[[image:makersofno.png|50px]][https://www.facebook.com/groups/makersofno/ Makers of N.O., local Makers group]
 
*[[image:makersofno.png|50px]][https://www.facebook.com/groups/makersofno/ Makers of N.O., local Makers group]
 
*[[image:minimaker.bmp]][http://nolamakerfaire.com/ The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire]
 
*[[image:minimaker.bmp]][http://nolamakerfaire.com/ The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire]

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A MakerSpace has been described as new amalgam of art, craft, and technology. Our goal is to serve all makers, and potential makers, in the Tulane Community. We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas.

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News and Updates

News

  • We have started a Slack channel for the Tulane MakerSpace to post micro-updates and discussions. You can join by clicking here or the button at the bottom of the page.
  • The Tulane MakerSpace was recently featured as part of a tour for the Board of Tulane. The tour was well-received and many board members enjoyed discussing projects and tools with Chase Schober and Olivia Michael.
  • We have upgraded our 3d printing equipment and filaments, and can now report that (almost) all of our 3d printers are reliably creating beautiful prints and we haven't had a failed print in well over a month of heavy use.
  • The 2017 Maker of the Year Awards were announced on April 18. The winners of cash prizes are Chase Schober and Rae Mills. Scroll down to see their winning submissions.
  • The March '17 TULANIAN magazine features the MakerSpace on pages 5, 7, and 11 of the print edition (pages 7, 9, and 13 in the electronic version).
  • The Hullabaloo (2/9/2017) reports on the MakerSpace as a place for collaboration
  • Please watch our new (1/24/2017) video, featuring Maker Ninjas Afsheen, Ben, and Elise.
  • And while you have a YouTube window open, check out the video of Tulane University's 2016/17 grand prize winning team submission to NASA's BIG Idea Challenge MakerSpace users designed and built a scale prototype for a modular spacecraft intended to ferry cargo spacecraft from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) To Lunar-Distant Retrograde Orbit (LDRO). MakerSpace Advisor Prof. Schuler was the team's mentor.

Upcoming Events

  • We'll be training our new Maker Ninjas right after school starts in late August, and they'll be ready to help our clients when we re-open on September 5, 2017.

Maker of the Year

The 2017 Maker of the Year Award, funded by a generous gift from Lary Walker (G ’76, ’79) was announced on April 18. This year's co-winners were Chase Schober (Engineering Physics) and Rae Mills (Computer Science and Studio Art).

  • Chase Schober: 3D scanned hand in a living hinge acrylic box
  • Rae Mills: Brass cast necktie, lost wax method casting from PLA printed segments

Fall 2017 Hours

We are closed until the start of the Fall semester, when our new Maker Ninjas will be available to help with projects. We will re-open on September 5, 2017. Click on "MakerSpace Access" shortly before Labor Day to see our hours for Fall semester.

New Tools

We've upgraded our bending brake to a 48" model, replacing the old 24" Pexto. Over the Mardi Gras break, we installed a Tormach Slant-Pro CNC lathe to complement our Tormach CNC milling machine. One of the Ultimaker 2 3D printers was upgraded to a 2+; the other two Ultimakers will get the upgrade as well. (NOTE: All Ultimakers have now been upgraded to 2+ models.)

Other recent additions include a Buehler 12" surface grinder, two Autodesk Ember SLA printers, a Jet horizontal band saw and a 36" Eastwood blast cabinet with glass bead media were installed. The vertical mill was converted to a precision drill press. In addition, we've added a Rockler horizontal clamping system to one of the benches near the CNC Mill.

Architecture Laser Cutter

The School of Architecture's large format laser cutters are available to MakerSpace users. Currently they charge $10/hour ($3 minimum) for machine time; payable with Splash card or check. They have extended operating hours. Go to http://architecture.tulane.edu/dol/reserve-laser to schedule time on one of their three 36"x18" laser cutters. File formats are PDF or Illustrator. As with our Epilog laser cutters, use a line width of 0.001" to vector cut. Be sure to set your document size to their bed size of 36"x18" which is different from the bed size of the Epilogs. Bring your material and files (on a USB drive) to room 104 of Richardson Memorial Hall; student workers are there to help you get set up.

Links on this Wiki

MakerSpace Access

Hours, location, and contact information.

Software

A list of software programs that are available to students, with notes on their use.

Rapid Prototyping Tools

Links and information concerning the available rapid prototyping tools, including information on training and safety.

Machine Tools

Information and links to training documents concerning fixed (not handheld) power tools and processes.

Hand Tools

A list of handheld tools(including some handheld power tools) that Makers can expect to find in the workshops. The list is a general snapshot and will not be a detailed/comprehensive inventory.

Testing and Measurement

Tools and equipment for measurement of various properties.

Supplies

Supplies on hand at the MakerSpace, and where to find them.

Other Resources

Information about suppliers and other online resources.

Project Guides and Tutorials

Samples of projects and instructions for doing them yourself.

MakerSpace Digital Library

Access the digital library for MakerSpace books and resources

Gallery

Examples of projects built in the Tulane MakerSpace.

People

Information on those involved in building, managing, and improving the Tulane MakerSpace.

MARS (Makers And Robotics Society)

Connect with the Tulane Makers and Robotics Society.

Support & Contribute

Methods for supporting the Tulane MakerSpace


The New Orleans Maker Community

New Orleans has a long history of artistic creation, and that creativity is now expressed in a vibrant maker community. The Tulane MakerSpace is proud to be a part of this community. Other members include

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