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One of our newest tech kits is Sparki, an Arduino based STEM robot to get you started in programming and basic robotics.  It’s intended users range from middle school through college. It has over forty programmable parts including an LCD display, gripper, servo motors, and ultrasonic rangefinder.  There are also a variety of sensors including an accelerometer, light sensor, infrared...

Did you know that Do Space membership is free? All you have to do is come in to pick up your membership card, but in exchange, you will get access to so many free programs and services, including the 3D Lab, computer lab, and...

Part of the post-processing of resin printing involves curing the parts under UV light.  There are a few expensive commercial options but being a maker I wanted to try and come up with something myself instead of the UV lamp we were using.  So, I went online to see if anyone had come up with their own UV curing chamber.  Formlabs, one of the resin printer companies had a tutorial video of...

For many entrepreneurs, finding the resources to take their big ideas to the next level can be a real challenge. Accessing things like business software, adequate workspace, office equipment and marketing materials can be pricey—especially for those just starting out. But with a free Do Space membership, entrepreneurs have access to all those things and more. That’s why more and more...

Do Space is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Girls Who Code club at Do Space! Would you like to create apps, design video games, and take the world by storm with your coding skills? Girls Who Code might just be for you! What kinds of skills will the Girls Who Code curriculum help you develop? Mobile app development and game design are definitely on the list, but did you know that...

How many Code stamps have you earned? Make stamps? This week in Littles Lab we started to count them up! To enter for prizes, you need to have collected a minimum of 20 stamps. The Do Space Summer programs ends on Monday, July 31st. Inside the back cover of the Summer Passport is the contest entry form. Fill out all the information and take your passport to the Information Desk. A staff member...

Do Space is a technology library open to everyone in Omaha. We provide free access to the latest software, devices and ultra-fast internet. Plus, the classes and support you need to help make you future-ready. All of our programs and services are included as part of our free membership program. So what are you waiting for? Come on in and join Do Space today!  There are so many things that you...

Do Space is always looking for new Tech Kits to add to our shelves. In July we’re introducing Cubetto, the friendly robot from Primo Toys that teaches coding without using screens. We’ve been playing with Cubetto in Littles Lab programs since December and we think everyone should try it out! Cubetto moves like Bee Bot, a Littles Lab regular, but instead of programming with buttons on the...

Do Space is excited to open an internship position! Our vision for our internship program is to give a student the opportunity to think big and make a difference. The internship position that we will be adding to our team this fall will be a Marketing Intern. The Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to create a social media posts for Do Space, creating promotional materials and video, and...

We have a new Tech Kit at Do Space: the da Vinci mini Maker 3D printer. It's small enough for you to take to a corner or table at Do Space and learn how to use a 3D printer.  The build size is 6" x 6" x 6" so it's great for smaller objects.  There are fewer settings to get hung up on for your first time.  It has three that correspond to layer height and speed which covers the basics for...