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	~~'''~~Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a green apron (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.		Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a green apron (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.
	~~'''~~

	~~For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:~~
	*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.
	*Models for 3D printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3D Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.

	==Where are we?==		==Where are we?==

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	'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a ~~black smock~~ (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.		'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a green apron (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.
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Just Getting Started?

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	~~Welcome~~ to the ~~space! Look out~~ for a ~~fabrication technician in~~ a ~~green apron to~~ help ~~introduce~~ you to ~~our different tools~~ and ~~safety procedures~~.		'''Stop by the Scot Ackerman MakerSpace during operating hours (look at the "MakerSpace Access tab, at left) and ask the student worker in a black smock (we call them Fabrication Technicians or Fab Techs) to walk you through our registration and safety briefing process. You'll need your Splash Card to register. Look at what other users have made, and ask the Fab Tech for advice on your first project.
			'''

			For most users wanting to begin using the MakerSpace, which software to use can be needlessly difficult decision. Here are a few recommendations from our staff:
			*For people who want to use the laser cutters, we recommend [[Inkscape]] as a vector drawing program. Inkscape is free and open-source, can do nearly everything the other programs can, and has lots of [[Inkscape Extensions\|extensions]] that make working with a laser cutter much easier. See the project guide "[[Using the Laser Cutter]]" for help once you have a design ready.
			*Models for 3D printers can be created many ways. If you would like to edit or add to a model that you already have (either from a scan or download), we recommend using [[AutoDesk MeshMixer\|MeshMixer]], which is a free and very powerful piece of software for editing or combining models. If instead you want to design your own model from scratch, we recommend [[AutoDesk Fusion 360]] for most projects, however if you wish you can also start with [[Tinkercad]]. Both are free programs (for a free copy of Fusion 360 you will need a valid Tulane email address). Once you have a model that you'd like to print, see the project guide "[[Using the 3D Printers]]" for help in preparing your model.

	==Where are we?==		==Where are we?==

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			Welcome to the space! Look out for a fabrication technician in a green apron to help introduce you to our different tools and safety procedures.

	==Where are we?==		==Where are we?==

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2025-09-02T14:47:50Z

News and Updates

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	* 30 Tulane students enrolled in Dr. Katherine Raymond's team design class for biomedical engineers partnered with the nonprofit MakeGood for their service learning project [https://tulanian.tulane.edu/fall-2023/biomedical-engineering-students-team-design-and-make-child-size-wheelchairs]~~. They designed and produced training wheelchairs for toddlers~~, using resources in the Makerspace to 3D-print, laser-cut, drill, sew, and assemble the wheelchairs.		* 30 Tulane students enrolled in Dr. Katherine Raymond's team design class for biomedical engineers partnered with the nonprofit MakeGood for their service learning project. They designed and produced training wheelchairs for toddlers, called [https://tulanian.tulane.edu/fall-2023/biomedical-engineering-students-team-design-and-make-child-size-wheelchairs mobility trainers], using resources in the Makerspace to 3D-print, laser-cut, drill, sew, and assemble the wheelchairs.

	* Prof. Nicole Gasparini's students are helping special needs children experience different forms of topography and soil. The project involves using 3-D printers and laser cutters at the Scot Ackerman Makerspace to create [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-service-learning-class-brings-hands-science-visually-impaired synthetic landscapes] that can be used to simulate volcanoes, tsunamis and earthquakes.		* Prof. Nicole Gasparini's students are helping special needs children experience different forms of topography and soil. The project involves using 3-D printers and laser cutters at the Scot Ackerman Makerspace to create [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-service-learning-class-brings-hands-science-visually-impaired synthetic landscapes] that can be used to simulate volcanoes, tsunamis and earthquakes.

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			* 30 Tulane students enrolled in Dr. Katherine Raymond's team design class for biomedical engineers partnered with the nonprofit MakeGood for their service learning project [https://tulanian.tulane.edu/fall-2023/biomedical-engineering-students-team-design-and-make-child-size-wheelchairs]. They designed and produced training wheelchairs for toddlers, using resources in the Makerspace to 3D-print, laser-cut, drill, sew, and assemble the wheelchairs.

	* Prof. Nicole Gasparini's students are helping special needs children experience different forms of topography and soil. The project involves using 3-D printers and laser cutters at the Scot Ackerman Makerspace to create [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-service-learning-class-brings-hands-science-visually-impaired synthetic landscapes] that can be used to simulate volcanoes, tsunamis and earthquakes.		* Prof. Nicole Gasparini's students are helping special needs children experience different forms of topography and soil. The project involves using 3-D printers and laser cutters at the Scot Ackerman Makerspace to create [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-service-learning-class-brings-hands-science-visually-impaired synthetic landscapes] that can be used to simulate volcanoes, tsunamis and earthquakes.

David at 17:09, 11 July 2024

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Ksheparddavis: Capitalised 3D. Added oxford comma in News about OMAX water jet. Renamed "Safety and Manuals" and "Training Courses" to "Safety, Trainings, and Manuals" and "Workshops" to be consistent with new page names.

2024-02-07T17:26:25Z

Capitalised 3D. Added oxford comma in News about OMAX water jet. Renamed "Safety and Manuals" and "Training Courses" to "Safety, Trainings, and Manuals" and "Workshops" to be consistent with new page names.

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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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkjaNtxLUfk&feature=youtu.be]. We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas. '''Commercial use of the MakerSpace is not allowed.''' We provide 3d printer filament and laser plywood for ''academic'' and ''personal use projects''. If in doubt, questions about interpretation should be directed to the [[People\|Maker-In-Chief or a Director]] before a project is started.		as new amalgam of art, craft, and technology. Our goal is to serve all makers, and potential makers, in the Tulane Community[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkjaNtxLUfk&feature=youtu.be]. We do so by providing tools, assistance, and ideas. '''Commercial use of the MakerSpace is not allowed.''' We provide 3D printer filament and laser plywood for ''academic'' and ''personal use projects''. If in doubt, questions about interpretation should be directed to the [[People\|Maker-In-Chief or a Director]] before a project is started.

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	*In August 2018, four Tulane students [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-team-competes-%E2%80%98world%E2%80%99s-fastest-invention-competition%E2%80%99 represented the University] at the '''Make48 College Challenge'''. The TV show filmed at that event in Baltimore was edited into 10 episodes and broadcast on WYES and WLAE in Fall 2019. You can also stream it. Meet the team from 14:44 to 17:22 of the [https://www.pbs.org/video/301-dki9lk/ first episode]. The team's product pitch starts at 9:41 on [https://www.pbs.org/video/305-zng7td/ the fifth episode] and the winners are announced at 23:05 on the same episode. There's also a brief [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkFhJHyYx68 video clip] featuring the Tulane students, a [https://make48.com/2019/09/tulane-university-and-the-big-easy/ Q&A interview] and a promo for the entire [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGvG6tW1ZZw series.]		*In August 2018, four Tulane students [https://news.tulane.edu/pr/tulane-team-competes-%E2%80%98world%E2%80%99s-fastest-invention-competition%E2%80%99 represented the University] at the '''Make48 College Challenge'''. The TV show filmed at that event in Baltimore was edited into 10 episodes and broadcast on WYES and WLAE in Fall 2019. You can also stream it. Meet the team from 14:44 to 17:22 of the [https://www.pbs.org/video/301-dki9lk/ first episode]. The team's product pitch starts at 9:41 on [https://www.pbs.org/video/305-zng7td/ the fifth episode] and the winners are announced at 23:05 on the same episode. There's also a brief [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkFhJHyYx68 video clip] featuring the Tulane students, a [https://make48.com/2019/09/tulane-university-and-the-big-easy/ Q&A interview] and a promo for the entire [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGvG6tW1ZZw series.]

	*Our [https://www.omax.com/globalmax-waterjet/1508 water jet cutter] is in service. David, the factory rep, trained 16 users in two sessions. The machine cuts steel, glass, ceramics, aluminum and any hard non-porous material. Bring your material and a .dxf or .svg file and the Fab Techs can help you.		*Our [https://www.omax.com/globalmax-waterjet/1508 water jet cutter] is in service. David, the factory rep, trained 16 users in two sessions. The machine cuts steel, glass, ceramics, aluminum, and any hard non-porous material. Bring your material and a .dxf or .svg file and the Fab Techs can help you.

	*The 2019 Burton Morgan Foundation Novel Tech Challenge was won by [https://news.tulane.edu/news/tulane-grads-set-sights-new-orleans-their-startup two Biomedical Engineering students] who developed and prototyped their project in the MakerSpace and are now creating the initial clinical testing production run of their invention on our 3d printers.		*The 2019 Burton Morgan Foundation Novel Tech Challenge was won by [https://news.tulane.edu/news/tulane-grads-set-sights-new-orleans-their-startup two Biomedical Engineering students] who developed and prototyped their project in the MakerSpace and are now creating the initial clinical testing production run of their invention on our 3d printers.
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	<!--===Architecture Laser Cutter===		<!--===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 32"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 32"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.		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 32"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 32"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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	[[MakerSpace Access]]		[[MakerSpace Access]]
	:Hours, location, and contact information.		:Hours, location, and contact information.
	[[Safety and Manuals]]		[[Safety, Trainings, and Manuals]]
	:Information on safety procedures and training, plus links to instruction manuals for equipment.		:Information on safety procedures and training, plus links to instruction manuals for equipment.
	[[Available Tools]]		[[Available Tools]]
	:Links and information concerning the tools we have in the MakerSpace, grouped by category.		:Links and information concerning the tools we have in the MakerSpace, grouped by category.
	[[~~Training Courses~~]]		[[Workshops]]
	:Schedules and information on ~~training courses~~ offered in the MakerSpace		:Schedules and information on workshops offered in the MakerSpace
	[[Software]]		[[Software]]
	:A list of software programs that are available to students, with notes on their use.		:A list of software programs that are available to students, with notes on their use.