{"id":1126,"date":"2026-03-31T13:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mpark\/?page_id=1126"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:29:02","slug":"whats-in-the-makerspace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mpark\/equipment\/whats-in-the-makerspace\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s in the Makerspace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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MakerBot 3D Printer<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Arduino Go Unit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Arduino Starter Kit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Vintage Sewing Machines<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cricut Maker 3<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cricut Venture\u2122<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cricut Autopress<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cricut Mug Press<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MakerBot 3D printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MakerBot Replicator+ is mpark\u2019s primary 3D printer for rapid prototyping and creative projects. It prints using polylactic acid (PLA) filament and supports cloud-based file submission. We welcome you to submit your models through our printing portal, which connects directly to the mpark 3D printer. Staff assistance is available if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see the user manual<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arduino Go unit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Arduino CTC GO! kit is an educational electronics and coding system designed for hands-on STEAM learning. It allows users to build interactive projects using sensors, LEDs, buttons, and programmable Arduino boards. At mpark, this kit supports experimentation with physical computing, simple circuits, and beginner-friendly programming through playful, project-based making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see the tutorial YouTube video.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arduino starter kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A beginner-friendly electronics and coding kit used for learning circuits, sensors, and basic programming. Users can build interactive projects such as lights, motors, and simple instruments while exploring hands-on physical computing at mpark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see the tutorial on YouTube <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vintage sewing machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

mpark houses two mid-20th-century sewing machines\u2014a 1940 Singer 221-1 and a 1950s Brother model with zigzag stitching capabilities. These machines support textile repair, soft prototyping, and craft-based experimentation, connecting traditional craftsmanship with contemporary making practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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