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UiA

MakerspacE

University of Agder, Grimstad

What is makerspace?

Learning by Doing

Signature Makerspace is where the University of Agder encourages students to engage in the practical aspects of their education within an open-source environment, where students learn from each other.

The university provides students with the necessary equipment and foundational knowledge to help them start creating and realizing their ideas.

Makerspace pilots are available for guidance every Wednesday between 16:00 and 19:00 in the Mekatronikk Lab. You can get help and training in operating lab equipment, support with CAD or programming, and access to the parts you need for your project. For more information, go here.

Pictures from our lab and recent projects!

Latest news and info

Wednesday = UiA MAKERSPACE!

Another Wednesday is here, which means it's Makerspace day again! We'll be open from 16:00 to 19:00 in the Mechatronics Lab, ready to help you with your latest project. You may have noticed we've extended our opening hours by an extra hour, so you can now enjoy even longer sessions.

We're also receiving more of the long-awaited components, so if you've been waiting for parts, your chances of getting them are better than ever. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via Messenger or email. See you there!

Available lab equipment

Listed below are the available lab equipment the students got free access to. If needed, the pilots of Makerspace will be available for guidance every Wednesday, between 16:00 and 19:00.

3D-Printers

Four Ultimaker of different kinds and three Creality CR-10S Pro v2 are at disposal for the students. Information about the available 3D printers can be found here.

3D-printers are not very difficult to use, however, there are some experiences required for printing good working parts. Do you want an introduction and/or some support the first time (or second, or third), just come by a Wednesday and we will be more than happy to help you out!

Laser Cutter

The Laser Cutter can be used by the students to engrave or cut both wood and plexi-glass.

The laser cutter is an intuitive machine to use once you get the hang of it. It can cut through a wide range of materials, but the settings are not built into the system and must be known by the operator. For recommended settings for different materials, visit this site.

CNC-Machine

The CNC machine is available for students to use freely, allowing them to mill acrylic or metal components for their projects.

The CNC machine is a bit more challenging to use, and there is little margin for error if something goes wrong. It is therefore strongly recommended to learn the basics before working on your own. Verified settings will be posted on this page as more experience is gained.

Point Welder

The Point Welder can be used to assemble custom made battery packs.

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