Equipment

makerspace UBCO provides a range of equipment to help you bring your ideas to life!

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Model Purpose Prerequisites & Supplies Examples of Outputs
Prusa MK2S, MK3S, and MK3S+ Creates physical objects by using thermoplastics and depositing thin layers. Best used for making prototypes and singular items. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Filament is provided. Prototypes smaller than 21cm x 21cm x 21cm. This includes ornamental items, organizers, tool modifiers, cases, puzzles, and models.
Monoprice Select Mini Creates physical objects by using thermoplastics and depositing thin layers. Best used for making prototypes and singular items. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Filament is provided. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm. This includes ornamental items, organizers, tool modifiers, cases, puzzles, and models.
Flashforge Dreamer Uses two types of filament and deposits thin layers. Best used for making prototypes and small items. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Filament is provided. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm or multi-coloured objects. This includes ornamental items, organizers, tool modifiers, cases, puzzles, and models.
Peopoly Moai 200 Liquid resin 3D printer that creates hyper-detailed models. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Resin is provided. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm. This includes highly detailed objects, tabletop minis, artistic renderings, and models.
Elegoo Saturn S Liquid resin 3D printer that uses a UV screen to create hyper-detailed models. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Resin is provided. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm. This includes highly detailed objects, tabletop minis, artistic renderings, and models.
Elegoo Saturn 4K Liquid resin 3D printer that uses a UV screen to create hyper-detailed models. File type: STL (no GCode allowed). Resin is provided. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm. This includes highly detailed objects and tiny scale printing.
Anycubic Wash & Cure Plus Accessory for removing uncured liquid resin from the print. None. Prototypes smaller than 10cm x 10cm x 10cm. This includes highly detailed objects and tiny scale printing.
MYNTN 3D Pen Pro Handheld printer for creating 3D prints. Filament is provided. 3D drawings, custom designs, and text written in 3D.
HP Sprout Desktop scanner for capturing small objects to create a 3D model file. None. Digital 3D models of small objects for printing.
3D Systems Sense Wand Handheld scanner for capturing objects and people to create a 3D model file. None. Digital 3D models of larger objects and human figures for printing.

 

Model Purpose Prerequisites & Supplies Examples of Outputs
Inventables Carvey CNC Tabletop CNC milling machine with 3-axis spinning bit. Carves out flat substrate. Software uses PNG, SVG or GCODE. Materials must be provided by the user. Custom signs, intricate shapes carved/cut on flat substrate no larger than 8×10″. Capable of cutting and/or engraving wood, MDF, or acrylic.

 
Pocket NC V2-10 5 Axis Tabletop CNC milling machine with versatile 5-axis spinning bit. Carves substrate and is not limited to flat surfaces. Requires staff support to operate. Materials must be provided by the user. 3D models carved/cut from wax, wood, acrylic, or aluminum. Capable of intricate designs.
Craftsman 8″ 3-Speed Drill Press Fixed bench tool for drilling through various materials. None. N/A
Multi-Purpose Vice Fixed bench tool used for clamping items together during fabrication. None. N/A

 

Model Purpose Prerequisites & Supplies Examples of Outputs
Weller WES51, Weller 1010NA Heated iron wand for soldering metal alloy joints, commonly used on electrical boards. Basic solder is supplied. Circuit boards.
Volterra V One Tabletop equipment for milling and applying conductive ink on specialized substrate to create circuit boards. Substrate and ink is supplied. One-off circuit board prototypes for testing before large-scale production.
Dobot Magician Robotic servo arm with attachments including laser engraver and FDM printer. None. Demonstration use only.
Bio Radio Portable unit that reads and transmits body signals (e.g., ECG) via Bluetooth. None. Biometric data streamed in realtime.

 

Model Purpose Prerequisites & Supplies Examples of Outputs
Brother Ns2750 Provides a combination of sewing and embroidery in one machine. Embroidery floss is provided. Materials must be provided by the user. Garments, stuffed animals, various textile projects, and embroidery projects.
Heat Press Heated press applies HTV or sublimation to heat-resistant flat surfaces. Materials must be provided by the user. Custom designs onto t-shirts, tote bags, and blankets.
Mug Heat Press Heated press designed for applying HTV or sublimation to ceramic mugs. Item must be provided by the user.
Items no larger than 40cm x 40cm. This includes ceramic mugs with any design fused into the surface.
Cricut Maker 3 Computerized rotary cutting machine for designs cut from thin materials. Test materials are available (HTV, PSV, Sublimation paper etc); user may supply their own materials.
Items no larger than 30cm x 80cm. This includes stickers, cards/cardstock, custom t-shirt decals, and custom totes.