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ANU MakerSpace

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: Bld. 38, Science Rd. The Australian National University 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://makerspace.anu.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Can you guess what's printing in our Form2 Resin Printer? Someone had better ask @DigitialHumANU...

25.01.2022 The ANU MakerSpace @ Engineering houses a great 4x/10x Microscope for inspecting PCBs in E112 We're happy to report it works just fine for lots of other things. Here's a selection of stuff picked on our walk between Physics and Engineering. #Microscope #definitelynotanelectronmicroscope #makersgonnazoom #ANU #CECS

22.01.2022 Here's the almost-finished product from the previously mentioned Manufacturing Technologies course. Good luck to all our makers as they head into the business end of semester. ... ... ... #Makersgonnamake #MakerSpace #Makersgonnapump @anucecs

20.01.2022 Do you dream of sliding around on a hovercraft? We sure do! Every year students undertaking a Master of Science Communication Outreach show up at the MakerSpace as a critical component of their program. In addition to becoming skilled hovercrafters, graduates learn how to communicate science to diverse audiences. We see these students return throughout their program as they build their own novel projects to take on tour with the Science Circus. Applications for the program cl...ose October 30th, check the link in our bio for more details. #Makersgonnahover #Hovercraft #comingthrough #Makergonnacommunicate #Scicom #Communications #Science #ANU #ourANU #Make

20.01.2022 We're back! While some parts of the campus remain closed, the MakerSpace @ Phys is open again. MakerSpace @ SoAD (Digifab) is closed until further notice. . Please exercise caution while moving around campus as some areas may still have debris from the storm. Happy making!

19.01.2022 Digifab access for the 25th of October (tomorrow) has been cancelled. Our next session and induction is Tuesday 29th of October for the Digifab Space. #makersgonnamake

19.01.2022 New prototype versions of the ANU Data Design Lab’s #climatecoasters by Geoff @gravitron using upcycled corrugated cardboard . #makersgonnarecycle #upcycling #canberra #hottestannualaverage #maxdailytemp

18.01.2022 We’ve been struggling with getting our 3D scanner to work so we called in some help from the big guns on campus. Thank you Renee from @anudigitalhumanitiesresearch for the masterclass in 3D scanning! ... ... #makersgonnascan #3Dscanning #3Dprinting #MakerSpace #Masterclass

17.01.2022 Another tool we’ve subtly added to the MakerSpace @ Engineering is a large format paper cutter given to us by the RSB. This tool is great for trimming down sheets of card or paper and is oh-so-satisfying to use. #Makersgonnacut #Papercutter #Likealasercuterbutwithoutlasers

17.01.2022 So proud of Ground Control member Sas on her graduating work - and her write up in Imprint! #makersgonnagraduate . Posted @withrepost @anuprintmediaworkshop Fantastic to open up Imprint this morning and see anuprintmedia and drawing graduate @saskiamorrisart and her emerging artist column #ALargerFramework There’s still time to come and see her and others’ work at the #anugradshow2019 @soadgalleryanu @anucass #contemporaryprint #screenprint #lasermachine

17.01.2022 Kelsie, Simon and Tuukka from @cabahcoe are having far too much fun making pollen educational material for the @worldsciencefestivalbrisbane in March . #makersgonnamake #worldscienceforum #WSFB #WSFB2020 #laseretch #lasercut #3Dprinting #pollen

16.01.2022 Fire Fight Exhibition - WIRES Fundraiser opened last night at Nishi Gallery with works from many familiar artists for sale (and a sign etched here at the MakerSpace). Running for a month, the proceeds from the silent auction go directly to WIRES and help this grass roots wildlife rescue organisation - head on down and give generously! . #firefightexhibition #wiresfundraiser #lasercutsign #charityfundraiser #laseretch #makersgonnagive https://www.facebook.com/events/2454971948164644/

16.01.2022 We're so excited by the work produced by DESN2001/6001 students this semester. One of our faves is this pendant lamp created using both the 3D printers and the laser cutter. Credit to Nathan McGaw, Destiny Harding and Zoe Groeneveld ... #ourANU #Designersgonnamake #makersgonnadesign #design ANU School of Art & Design

14.01.2022 Just one more week of quiet printers before O-Week 2020! That's heaps of time to print your very own Baby Yoda and run your fan theories by Jordan. #makersgonnabonebroth #3dprinting #BABYYODA

14.01.2022 Who has time for scissors when you can use a laser cutter? Certainly not when you're making a card game about the dangers associated with not keeping house cats indoors. Very cool and we can't wait to play! ... ... ... #makersgonnacut #lasercutter @ANUCPAS #make #gamedesign #WildlifeAus

13.01.2022 MakerSpace @ Engineering was really pleased to help Lids4Kids Australia buy their first granulator! It's been a pleasure to train up Tim and the gang! As the MakerSpaces work more and more with plastics recycling, we'll have even more to share with awesome community initiatives like this one. This would not have been possible without lots of help from Engineering & Computing at ANU #anucecs #makersgonnamake #makersgonnagranulate #plasticrecycling #Lids4Kids

13.01.2022 This semester we had ceramics students venturing down to 3D print models for slip casting - here are Lea’s (@sproutmade’s) final objects and a progress shot of the OG house print. Really proud of how they all took on the challenge! . Posted @withrepost @sproutmade Assessment done for another year. @anuceramics #australianceramics #contemporaryceramics #cbrarts #handmadeceramic #slipcast #crazytimecomingtoanend @anumakerspace

13.01.2022 Access to the larger laser cutter at the School of Art & Design is now available! We will be running inductions and access sessions on demand throughout the summer break. . Come on in for all your wood and large sheet laser cutting needs - in time for holiday gifts! . Get the booking link on the laser cutter tool page on our website (http://makerspace.anu.edu.au/page/tools/trotec500.html or link in bio).... . #reopened #makersgonnalasercut #troteclaser #speedy500 #lasercutting #lasercutwood #laseretchedwood #anufurnitureworkshop #anuartdesign See more

13.01.2022 We had great fun running a Sewing Circuits day for the #2020cohort of 3A Institute. Fantastic to see everyone working together, thinking about the social history of technology and being open to new skills, whether they be electronics or needlework! #makersgonnailluminate #adafruit #3AInstitute #ourANU #3Aisecondcohort #3AiMasters2020 #softcircuits #makerspace #etextiles

12.01.2022 The laser cutter is back online at the MakerSpace! . #lasercutting #makersgonnabreak #lasercuttingwithdrawals #newlensarrived #pewpewpew

12.01.2022 Some sneaky makers might have noticed a new tool hanging around the MakerSpace @ Engineering. The Mayku formbox is the cutest vacuum former you'll find and is super easy to use. We rushed together these chocolates in about an hour and the only thing we would do differently is make more! Mayku also make some fantastic project videos which are great inspiration.... #Makersgonnaform #MaykuFormbox #VacuumForming

12.01.2022 Are you ready to take your 3D printing skills to the next level? We're running an induction for the Form2 Resin printer and we have 5 spare slots. The induction runs from 11am to 12pm on Wednesday the 13th of October for inducted users only. Drop the makerspace team an email to express your interest and save a spot! Credit to Digital Humanities at the Australian National University for the animal skull. #ourANU #Makersgonnaprint #ANU #MakerSpace

11.01.2022 ANU MakerSpace is coordinating the production of thousands of face shields and masks to protect our health workers. Scientists, artists, craftspeople and design...ers have all contributed their expertise to the project. "Our strength lies in the speed with which we can go from an idea to production, drawing on the strong networks and agile nature of our makerspace, says Rachael Hanrick, who is managing the PPE effort.

11.01.2022 Have your say in our online survey! Current and former users are invited to participate via the link they have been emailed. The survey takes under ten minutes to complete and is anonymous. Thank you to all the wonderful makers who already have given their feedback! #makersgonnaevaluate

09.01.2022 Anna methodically testing etch depth in both fibre and CO2 laser cutting on our #speedy360flexx. . #makersgonnaprep #laseretch #mirror #glass #experiment #fiberlasercuttingmachine

08.01.2022 We had a lot of fun tearing up material for our mask packs. Check our website for details on our favorite mask designs. Anyone at ANU can drop in to the MakerSpace @ Physics to pick up the required materials for $4... #facemask #ppe #gotyoucovered #gotuscovered #makersgonnamask #mask #stopthespread

08.01.2022 Fantastic to see some quilting being done in the MakerSpace @ Physics! A great mix of digital sketching/design and hands on making.

08.01.2022 One of our mentors Sam working on his most recent laser etched double-sided PCB. . #makersgonnamake #laseretch #soldering #PCB #pcbprototyping

08.01.2022 Having trouble making it to a laser induction? Yet to dip your toe into laser cutting? Pesky tutorial at 4pm on a wednesday? We've got you covered. We're moving this week's laser induction to 12:30PM (still Wednesday 9th of October), see you then! #makersgonnachange #makersgonnaattendtutorials #lasercutting #makersgonnamake #changeofplans

06.01.2022 The potterbot is still being housed in the ANU MakerSpace @ Engineering on loan from @anuartdesign and we're loving some of the prints being produced. Here are some action shots of the sometimes messy process of preparing and loading clay into the machine. Drop staff an email if you're keen to get involved. ... ... ... #Makersgonnamake #MakerSpace #3Dprinting #Potterbot #Clay #DigitalFabrication @anucecs @ouranu

06.01.2022 Tormach is here! The new machine we've all been waiting is almost ready. We're now seeking beta testers for our training program. If you're keen to help us refine our training process and learn how to use a CNC Mill at the same time, inducted users should drop the MakerSpace team an email to express interest. #Tormach #ANU #MakerSpace #Makersgonnamake #CNC #Mill

04.01.2022 No better use of the MakerSpace right now than prototyping a homemade air purifier - Ruvi combining a HEPA filter with a box and fan. . #makersgonnapurify #canberrasmoke #homemadeairpurifier #HEPA #prototyping

04.01.2022 You may have noticed signs of PLA recycling around our 3D printing stations - our Capstone engineering team have been busy extruding and testing recycled 3D printing filament from our PLA scrap. . Come and see what they’ve been up to (and what’s next!) at their talk tomorrow afternoon. . 4pm Wed 9 October in PSYC (Building 39) G6... . The benchies in the first photo were printed at the ANU MakerSpace from 3D filament recycled on campus. The last two show the team and extruder in action. . #makersgonnarecycle #ourANU #PLArecycling #plasticrecycling #benchies #plasticextruding #capstoneengineering #anucecs #3dprinting #3dprintingwaste See more

04.01.2022 Thank you to all the wonderful makers who took the time to do our first survey of MakerSpace inductees. We’ve had a tremendous response rate and are excited to put what we’ve learned into action. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to improve and expand the ANU MakerSpace. We’re dedicated to providing ANU with a space that welcomes all and connects disciplines across the campus. Thanks again! #makersgonnamake

03.01.2022 Another project completed at ANU MakerSpace @ SoAD (@ANUartdesign) - Saxon made topographical coasters of Mt Kosciuszko with stands as a keepsake. Swipe to see full assembly! . #kosciuskoVSkosciuszko #makersgonnahike #norestonlymake #coasters #lasercut #

02.01.2022 Thingiverse too pedestrian? Modelling up something too time consuming? Have a heady fascination with skulls like Digital Humanities at the Australian National University? The ANU MakerSpace @ Engineering houses a compact 3D scanner which is excellent for taking physical models and turning them into digital files which can then be 3D printed or modified.... #Makersgonnascan #Makersgonnaprint #Makersgonnaprintskulls #Make #3dscan #3dprint #Makerspace

02.01.2022 Dr Deirdre Feeney has been getting some time on our Tormach 770 CNC Mill to produce blanks for @anuphysics's nano-precision lathe. The blanks are then turned with diamond tipped tools to produce a perfect mirror finish. ... ... ... #Makersgonnamake #Tormach #CNC @ouranu #Makersgonnamill

02.01.2022 We’ve been making and testing face masks all week so that you don’t have to! We liked the Got You Covered! Mask by Apple & Fig. We’ve discussed things like material choice, making tips, design features and flaws, and other mask designs on our website (Link in bio). Anyone from ANU can drop by the physics space to buy the materials at cost for just $4 and get some tips from us. MakerSpace members can of course use our sewing facilities to make them here. If you’re not a member..., what a great time to join! #facemask #ppe Engineering & Computing at ANU Arts & Social Sciences at ANU Science at The Australian National University ANU Research School of Physics #gotyoucovered #gotuscovered #makersgonnamask #mask #stopthespread

01.01.2022 From thread to finished split ply braided bag straps - Salome has been winding thread into rope the smart way - with a drill! . #makersgonnamake #weaving #twistyties #notfriendshipbracelet #giantfriendshipbracelet #bagmaking #braiding

01.01.2022 Congratulations to all the graduating @ANUartdesign students! Was great to attend the Graduating Exhibition opening on Friday and see all the fantastic art. We especially loved finding so many works that had passed through the MakerSpace on their way to completion. . There’s still heaps of time to check it out - open daily 10:30am to 5pm until 1st Dec (details at gradshow.com.au). . #makersgonnagraduate #soadgradshow2019 #anuartdesign #canberraart #canberradesign #designcanberrafestival