The Makerspace has an abundance of tools, digital and analog, to help you create and invent. You can also reserve time in the space to ensure everything you’ll need is available when you are!
Multimedia
Our video and photography lab is open for recordings, audio and still photography.
This lab (studio) is equipped with a 9 x 12-foot backdrop, studio lights, and professional cameras and lenses. Complete our Video and Photography Lab orientation on ExperienceBU to make your booking.
Our Virtual Tour can give a glimpse into the labs and give more information on what they normally provide.
Prototyping
The Prototyping Lab is able to run any printing jobs for students and staff. You can also find support with making your designs come to life! We’ll guide you through the appropriate steps ensuring your designs are print or carve ready. Individual appointments are available to anyone.
For more information and submitting a job request, please see our Help page.
Stations
Located throughout the main area of the Makerspace, stations are equipped with technology across various disciplines. We welcome visitors to the makerspace to come in, experiment and explore or reserve a station ahead of time!
Alienware Desktop
SPECS:
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7800X @3.50GHz
Ram: 16.0 GB
iMac Desktop
SPECS:
Video Card: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640.
Processor: 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz)
Ram: 16.0 GB
The Virtual Reality station is unavailable for booking or general access to patrons for the time being due to COVID-19.
Oculus Rift S
SPECS:
Field of View: approx. 110°
Tracking Area: 9 x 9 ft
Resolution: 1280 x 1440
HTC Vive Pro
SPECS:
Field of View: 110°
Tracking Area: 15 x 15 ft
Resolution: 1440 x 1600
- 3D Pens
- Allen Keys
- Arduino
- Dremel Tool Kits
- Exacto Knife Kits
- Glue Gun
- Hammers
- Headphones
- LED Connectors
- Makey Makey
- Pliers
- Sandpaper and Filers
- Scissors
- Scrappers
- Screwdrivers
- SD Cards (For Sale at Service Desk)
- Soldering Kits
- Tape (Duct/Electrical/Masking)
- Tweezers
- Whiteboards and Markers
- And Much More!