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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...

We've got some amazing members who can work wonders with out laser cutter. The one thing that I have learned from each and every one of them is that it take time, patience, and a lot of experimenting to master that machine. However, there are a lot of basic tips floating around online that can help you improve your results in just a short amount of time. One of the best articles I've found in on...

We're currently in the process of upgrading all of our copies of SketchUp to the new 2017 Pro version. So, since SketchUp is fresh in the minds of our Community Technologists, I thought I'd share the YouTube account titled SketchUp Essentials. This channel is dedicated to bringing valuable SketchUp lessons and tutorials to help people have fun with 3D modeling! I started using SketchUp a few...

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 would not be possible without all the volunteers that contribute to our programs and assisting our members. They are the pulse of everything we do and give us the ability to offer members help in all different kinds of skills. The goal of this effort it to capture and share the people that are volunteering at Do Space and how it positively affects their lives. What led them to volunteer?...

Please meet "Sean-bot." The self balancing robot uses a similar, though much simpler setup, as our Double Robots.  The simplest explanation is that the robot is is programmed to see upright as the zero position and any tilt one way or the other (positive or negative tilt) makes the wheels move to catch up, similar to trying to balance a broom on your hand. The first version of the robot...