UGA Science Library Makerspace

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UGA McBay Science Library and Makerspace The Science Library is there for your study and research needs. Work on a paper, talk to a librarian, peruse the stacks, or collaborate with your buddies.

Out of this world cool!

We can reduce the need to send replacement parts and tools from Earth by having a 3-D printer on the International Space Station. Originally delivered to the station and tested in 2014, the 3-D printer heats a relatively low-temperature plastic filament to build parts layer by layer using designs supplied to the machine. Find out more: http://go.nasa.gov/29ykQzx

Here are some good tips for finishing 3D print jobs!

How to finish 3D printed PLA objects Here are a some methods I use to put together 3D printed PLA parts and a couple of ways to finish 3D printed parts. The best way to put 3D printed par...

Every day is cat appreciation day. Come by the Makerspace to pick up a free keychain.

Just in time for summer. Create and print your very own surfboard with Disrupt.

Design your own 3D printed surfboard | GrindTV.com Shape your own surfboard withth the click of a button.

Things are getting crazy in the 3D world! You can now turn your phone into a 3D printer for only $99! YES please!
http://uncubed.com/2016/03/23/the-olo-will-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-3d-printer/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=NAT_OLO_FINAL

The Olo will turn your smartphone into a 3D printer - Uncubed With the potential to revolutionize 3D printing, the Olo launched on Kickstarter this week, harnessing your iPhone to create nearly anything.

Braces for $60... Now that is a steal!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/diy-orthodontics #.ibKpXba8E

Here's How A College Student Created His Own Braces For Less Than $60

Our superb student worker published this video of the design process and creation of a Proto-x quadcopter case. He used Autocad, a Makerbot Replicator, Inkscape, and a Full Spectrum Laser to complete his project! Awesome job Erick!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv_jIfpxJ28&feature=youtu.be

Porto-X Quad Case from start to finish A simple case for a little quad

The laser cutter can do more than just wood and acrylic. We recently engraved an Apple MacBook and would love to engrave some more!

Must watch! May the Force be with you on this rainy Monday!

http://makezine.com/2016/02/06/kid-builds-bb-8-robot-out-of-beach-ball-roll-on-deodorant-and-speaker-magnets/

Kid Builds BB-8 Robot Out of Beach Ball, Deodorant Rollers, Speaker Magnets | Make: A 17 year old builds a very impressive Star Wars BB-8 out of household and hardware store items