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Do Space has the droid that you’re looking for! BB-8 is now available for checkout as a technology kit. The kit includes BB-8, the adorable new droid featured in Star Wars Episode VII, and an android tablet with the BB-8 Sphero application ready to go. With all the personality of its movie character, BB-8 rolls, beeps, and swivels its magnetic head. You can chose to drive it around Do Space...

Do you have photos or slides you need to scan? Do Space now has an Epson V600 Scanner available for checkout at the Tech Help Desk. The Epson V600 is a flatbed color scanner capable of scanning: A4 or US letter size paper ( 8.5 x 11.7 inches) 35 mm film strip: 12 frames at a time 35 mm slides: up to 4 slides at a time 6 cm medium format: up to 22 cm Upon checkout, you will be...

Thanks to the support of the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, Do Space is pleased to announce the availability of two Tobii Dynavox Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) devices: the Tobii EyeMobile and the Tobii PCEye Go. These devices utilize advanced eye tracking software to enable users to control their computers and tablets with their eyes. Do Space is committed to providing...

Many folks have been asking for this and we can now announce that has come to pass. If you'd like to put your Do Space card on your phone, just download the Stocard app (Android or iOS), search for Do Space, then scan your barcode right onto your phone. Now when you come to do space for an event or to check out a Tech Kit, no card needed. Just open up the Stocard app and let us scan you in right...

We were super excited and honored when Do Space asked us to create a unique logo for each of the volunteer positions they have at their technology library. These volunteers are extremely passionate about serving the community and it shows if you’ve ever walked into the Do Space doors. That’s why we knew that these logos had to reflect that awesomeness. Brainstorming for this project was...

Do Space truly values the feedback and support from our users. In an effort to better serve the community’s technology needs, we are holding a series of focus groups with our users throughout February. We highly encourage any interested user to join us at one of the focus group sessions to provide opinions and thoughts about Do Space. The focus groups will last approximately 60 to 70...

One of the many resources offered at Do Space is the ability to check out technology related eBooks through Overdrive. Overdrive is a website and application available for iOS, Android, Chromebook, Mac OS, Windows, and Windows Phones. Through Overdrive, members can access a library’s eBook collection. With a Do Space membership card, you have access to technology eBooks in a variety of...

Have you ever wanted to play ping pong with a globe? With the EggBot you can! The EggBot is a family-friendly, fun, and safe machine that produces unique crafts. It introduces the basic concepts of advanced printing techniques, machinery, and robotics such as calibration, design, and programming movement without requiring advanced knowledge of hardware--the EggBot’s main tool is a Sharpie...

Dash and Dot, a pair of cute robots, makes a great tech kit option for families. The kit includes two robots and an iPad mini to run the Wonder Workshop apps. With five apps and a variety of accessories, Dash and Dot are great for beginners (even preschoolers) but also offer more challenging options for older kids (and their parents). Start with the Go app and use the iPad as a remote control...

Do you have any projects that need a vinyl cutter or are planning on buying one? Then you have to try the new Vinyl Cutter available at Do Space! I tried it myself this weekend and I loved it. The hardest part was setting up the blade, it took me 2 days to adjust the perfect size for the vinyl I had. But it is ready now, so it should work in most regular vinyl. If it is cutting more or less...