TOOLS & MATERIALS
Digital Fabrication
3D Printers
We have five Prusa MK3S 3D printers stocked with PLA filament.
PLA is a great all around filament that's best for most purposes.
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Laser Cutter
We have a Boss LS-1420 laser cutter. It has a 65W laser and 14” x 20” cutting area.
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It can cut, score, and engrave a variety of materials such as plywood, acrylic (plexiglass), leather, and cardboard.
Vinyl Cutter
Our Cricut Maker vinyl cutter can be used to cut a variety of thin materials such as vinyl sheets and cardstock.
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One popular use of the vinyl cutter is to make your own vinyl decal "stickers".
Coding/Prototyping
Electronics & Coding
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BBC Micro:bits v2 (100)
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Bit: Booster (1)
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Bit: Buddy (1)
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Many other micro:bit components (motors, sensors, servos, etc.)
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Sphero SPRK+ (1)
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Sphero 2.0 (1)
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LEDs and resistors
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Utopia 360 VR headset
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Soldering irons
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Precision screwdriver set
Prototyping Materials
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Styrofoam
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PVC Pipes
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Popsicle Sticks
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LEGOs
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K’NEX
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Cardboard Sheets
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Cardboard Tubes
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Cardstock
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Construction Paper
Cardboard Construction
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MakeDo construction kit (safe saws, scrus, scrudrivers, and mini-tools)
Cutting gloves (should be signed out when using Canary cardboard cutters)
Wood Working
Small Power Tools
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DeWalt and Ryobi Cordless Drills (with batteries)
Fasteners & Adhesives
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Velcro
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Zip ties
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Various hinges and brackets
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Screws
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Nails
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White + Wood glue
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Super glue
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Gorilla glue
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Masking tape
Large Power Tools
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** = adult use only
Building Materials
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Scrap lumber
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Scrap Plywood
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Scrap MDF
Hand Tools
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Screwdrivers
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Hammers
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Wrenches
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Pliers
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Small clamps
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T-Squares
Miscellaneous
Measuring Tools
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Rulers
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Measuring tape
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Digital calipers (6)
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Large spring scale (110 lbs)
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Erlenmeyers flasks
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Electronic balance (4,100 g +/- 0.1g)
STEM Tools
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SolSource parabolic solar cooker
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Solar panels
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Plasma ball
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Nature camera (for watching birds and other wildlife)
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PocketLab Voyager sensors (2)
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Turbidity sensor
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Conductivity probe (measures TDS)
Other Stuff
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Plastic containers
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Bubble wrap
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Glass bottles and jars
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Various metal objects
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Egg cartons
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Large tarp
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Sports equipment and balls
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Wine corks
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Pool noodles