3D Printing fest, metal work, freebies and other goodness

3D Printing fest, metal work, freebies and other goodness

It’s been a while since we’ve posted an update, so this is going to be a long one!   Membership Membership levels are climbing steadily, now at 25 – just short of the our sustainable target.  Wednesday’s have also been getting busier, to the extent we’ve had to extend the table area and buy a bunch Read more about 3D Printing fest, metal work, freebies and other goodness[…]

Making a Makerspace Temperature Logger

Making a Makerspace Temperature Logger

The making of a Makerspace temperature logger, mainly in pictures. To see the chart of what has been recorded see http://www.swindon-makerspace.org/temperature First, use the Makerspace PCB milling machine to cut a circuit board. This was the first attempt to cut a board that uses surface mount components. Really the surface mount components are on the Read more about Making a Makerspace Temperature Logger[…]

Outdoor Signage and Logo

Outdoor Signage and Logo

With press and articles in mind, we are starting to make, assemble and put up our outdoor signage and logo. It won’t be long until we open officially in May, although we have in reality been open for fit-out volunteers for a while. We are now starting to make contact with other clubs or societies with a mutual interest in our facilities and generally get the press campaign moving  along, so having a finished signage will make a great backdrop for any photo opportunities.

If you haven’t caught our previous article about it then you can read more here. […]

Electrics Done, Bench Construction Underway

Electrics Done, Bench Construction Underway

In less than 3 weeks since getting keys on Unit 34, we’ve completed the new electrics (and got them certified!), built & installed new lighting and started work on bench construction.  Today will see the last of the side benches completed, and then it’s onto the desks. Lighting & Sockets The lighting brackets have been a success – they’re a Read more about Electrics Done, Bench Construction Underway[…]

A Giant Logo for the Wall

A Giant Logo for the Wall

Makers are invited to be involved in the production of our new giant logo signage where the new logo has been broken up into bite sized tiles with digital templates available to download, print and make.

The tiles will be collated together and displayed proudly on our wall. It should make an interesting focal and discussion point for visitors and new members.

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