Monmouth Maker Space
If Monmouth College would launch a "maker space" what would you want to do there?
Faculty and Staff in support of this initiative:
Brad Sturgeon (Chemistry),
Steve Distin (Chemistry),
Chris Fasano (Physics)
Janis Wunderlich (Art)
More?
General References
- - This is awesome --> Suggested Supplies/Materials
Metal Working
- - Physics Department manages a metal working shop (CSB 1XX)
- - Art Department manages a foundry (McMichael Academic)
Wood working
- The Physics Shop has a collection of woodworking tools. For full description and projects [see here]
1) Wood Lathe (2) - Shopfox W1704
2) Band saw - Porter Cable 9" band saw
3) Drill Press - Harbor Freight 10 Inch Drill Press
4) Chop/Mitre saw - Porter Cable, PCXB115MS 10in Folding Miter Saw
5) Belt sander - Harbor Freight Belt (4'x36")/6" Disc Sander
- The Art Department has wood working equipment
- The theater Department has wood working equipment
Ceramics
- - Art Department manages a ceramics lab
- - Chemistry Department owns a Paragon Caldera kiln with glass window
- 8" x 8" x 6" working space
- rated at 2350°F/1287°C, but with window 2100°F (1148°C)
3D printing
- Physics Department currently owns...model?
- Theater Department currently owns a Full Spectrum Pegasus 3D Resin printer (currently in CSB).
- Chemistry Department currently owns 3 Prusa 3D printers (2x - MK2S, and 1 multi-material MK2S)
- Art Department is current investigating a 3D clay printer.
Laser Etching/Cutting
- The Chemistry Department currently owns an H-Series Full Spectrum (CSB 373).
3D scanning
- Theater Department currently owns a...model?
- Chemistry Department currently owns a Structure Sensor 3D scanner.
CNC router
- Chemistry Department currently owns an X-Carve.
Plastics Recycling
Future Project
Virtual Reality/3D Visualization/Gaming
- Chemistry Department currently owns an Oculus Rift with Touch controllers.
- Chemistry is investigating Molecular Rift
- Instructional Technology Kyle Martin) currently maintains 2 Oculus Rift Systems (1 mobile, 1 stationary)
Microprocessor controllers
- Arduino
- Photon
- Raspberry Pi
Silicone casting
Glass blowing/Bead Making/Stained Glass
- - Chemistry Department manages a small scientific glassblowing setup
- 4x handheld or surface mount torches (natural gas/O2)
- Pyrex glass tubing
- Moretti glass/mandrels/bead release for bead making
- Sheet glass/foil tape/100 W soldering irons/cutters for stained glass work
Drone
Visualization Lab
Food Space
The Chemistry Department manages the nutrition lab