Makerspace

Make use of materials, tools, and emerging technologies for hands-on exploration and participatory learning. Most makerspace resources are available when The Workshop is open. Some equipment, as described below, requires attending an orientation to become an authorized user who may then reserve makerspace resources online.

	Original Prusa i3 MK4 3D printer Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: Build volume: 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 inches (250 × 210 × 220 mm), Highest resolution: .05mm (50 microns) with the 0.4mm nozzle Compatible software: PrusaSlicer Resources: Manufacturer's manual
	MakerBot Carbon Fiber Method X 3D printer Machine is only available on a case-by-case basis after approval by Creative Technologies and Scholarship staff. Email theworkshop@vcu.edu with your project idea for the MakerBot Method X Specs: Build volume 6.0”W x 7.5”D x 7.75”H / PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, Carbon Fiber and other filaments / Highest resolution: 20 microns [0.0008 inches] Compatible software: uses MakerBot Print, MakerBot Mobile Resources: Manufacturer's manual
	Epilog Fusion Edge laser cutter/engraver Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: Bed area 24” x 24” / laser wattage 50 watts / vector cutting and raster engraving Compatible software: Primarily uses Adobe Illustrator Resources: Manufacturer's manual
	Juki TL-2010Q sewing machine Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: sewing speed control, 200 to 1500 stitches per minute / automatic tension control and adjustable stitch length / up to 6mm stitch length / work area of up to 23 inches (w/ auxiliary table attached) Resources: Manufacturer's manual
	Singer 9960 Quantum Stylist sewing machine Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: 600 stitches / automatic tension control and stitch length / up to 7mm stitch width Resources: Singer 9960 sewing machine start-up guide / Manufacturer's manual
	Singer 7285Q Sewing and Quilting Machine Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: One-step buttonhole, large extension table, up to 6mm stitch width Resources: Patchwork 7285Q video tutorials / Singer 7285Q manual
	Juki Pearl Line MO-654DE 2/3/4 Thread Serger Requires orientation Reserve equipment in advance Has built-in rolled hemming and performs all the popular overlock and flatlock variations Resources: Manufacturer's manual
	Cricut Explore Air 2 electronic vinyl/paper cutting machine Does not require orientation Reserve equipment in advance Specs: Max cutting width: 12” / Materials include vinyl, cardstock, photo paper Compatible software: Cricut Design Space Resources: Quick Start videos and more
	Axidraw drawing plotter Does not require orientation First come, first served Specs: Max drawing size 9”x12” Compatible software: Inkscape Resources: Manufacturer's manual