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Wilson Library's Makerspace

The Makerspace is located in the Wilson Library at the University of La Verne (Room 172). Here at the Makerspace, you are provided with the tools and help that you need in order to become part of the Maker Movement. The Maker Movement is a phenomenon of innovative minds that work to create, build, and discover projects.

Check out last year's maker fair event videos and photos!!!


 

Physics Fun     Maker Fun     

Our Equipment:

LulzBot Mini

Build Volume
6 x 6 x 6.2 in.

Print Material
PLA (polylactic acid) bioplastic


Full Spectrum Laser Cutter

20” x 12” cutting area

Air assist connection


 

Lulzbot Taz

Print Area
11.4in x 10.8in x 9.8in

Print Material
PLA (polylactic acid) bioplastic


 

MakeyMakey

Turn everyday objects into touchpads & combine them with code!


 

Raspberry Pi

 


 

Arduino Uno

 

 


 

Soldering Iron

 

 


 

Cricut

 


 

3D Doodler

 


 

Adafruit Kit

 

 

Software we use:

MeshLab is an open-source program that is used to edit and process 3D print files before printing. It is used to repair and clean the object.

Cura is an open source that is used to process and communicate with the 3D printer so that files can be printed. In the program you can scale, resize, or duplicate your object.

Adobe Photoshop CC- Software that allows you to manipulate photos using various tools.

Weekly Hours

(Academic Year):

Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 8 PM

Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM

Saturday: 12 - 5 PM

Sunday: By appointment only

Contact Us For More Information!

Email: makerspace@laverne.edu
Phone: (909) 448-1543
Text: (909) 638-1882
In person: Wilson Library

Need additional technology help? Contact our OIT services!

Email: help@laverne.edu
Phone: (909) 448-4130


Spring 2017 Mini Maker Faire

The Wilson Library's 2nd Annual Mini Maker Fair was hosted at Sneaky Park and proved to be a great success. Many students, staff, and faculty participated and presented their projects, with subjects varying from arts to sciences. Check out some of the highlights below!


Andrew Murillo - Homemade Arcade

Recent Computer Science graduate, Andrew Murillo presents a retro style arcade machine that he built himself! 


B.J. Haddad - Quantum Levitation

Physics lab manager, B.J. Haddad, shows us how to use simple physics to make objects levitate! Magic or science?! :o