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!!!
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
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.
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
Email: help@laverne.edu
Phone: (909) 448-4130
How we got started:
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