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Makerspace



About

The Makerspace is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to exploration supported by both emerging technology and traditional equipment.

You can also learn more about our Multimedia Production Studios.

Access

Current UNLV students, faculty and staff who have completed the Makerspace Orientation are welcome to use the Makerspace during open hours:

Check the Library hours for Makerspace semester hours, holidays and other exceptions.

Contact us

Phone: 702-895-2567
Email: makerspace@unlv.edu

Orientation

Completing the Makerspace Orientation is required. The Orientation is an introduction to the space, equipment, and the safety procedures of the Makerspace. In order to successfully complete the orientation and be eligible to use the Makerspace, a user agreement must signed to have access to the space in the future.

Schedule Makerspace Orientation

Request a consultation

Users of this interactive space can connect with staff skilled in 3D modeling and printing, laser cutting and etching, vinyl cutting, sewing, and other tools. Staff are available to help as needed, you can book a consultation in advance via the Lied Technology Consultations page.

Request a Consultation

Make an appointment for our machines

CNC router appointment

You will need an appointment to use the CNC Router. During your first CNC Router appointment a staff member will help you prepare your file with tool paths and a second appointment will be made to do the actual file creation.

Book your CNC router appointment

Resin 3D printer

Use of the Resin 3D printer requires an appointment. A Makerspace employee will be available to help you with your project during your appointment time.

Book your 3D resin appointment

Laser appointment

Use of the Laser Cutter requires an appointment. A Makerspace employee will be available to help you with your project during your appointment time.

Book your laser appointment
3D Printing & 3D Scanning

Service details

  • 3D printers are available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Project design and support from staff
    • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
  • Policy
    • Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the 3D printers.
    • Overnight printing is not permitted.
    • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. removing rafts/supports, sanding, removing paper backing, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.

Device details

  • Lulzbot
    • File type supported: .STL or .OBJ
    • Number of Printers: 8 (6- Taz 6, 2-Workhorse)
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Build size: 11 in x 11 in x 9.8 in (280mm x 280mm x 250mm)
    • Layer resolution: Up to 0.2 mm (.008 in)
    • Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology
  • Ultimaker 3
    • File type Supported: .STL
    • Number of printers: 1
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Build size: 7.8 x 8.5 x 11.8 inches (197 x 215 x 300 mm)
    • Layer resolution: Up to 20 micron (0.001 inch)
  • Ultimaker S5
    • File type supported: .STL
    • Number of printers: 1
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Build size: 7.8 x 8.5 x 11.8 inches (197 x 215 x 300 mm)
    • Layer resolution: Up to 20 micron (0.001 inch)
  • Prusa MK4
    • File type supported: .STL, .OBJ, .3MF, .AMF, and .STEP
    • Number of printers: 2
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model
    • Build size: 9.84" x 8.3" x 8.6" inches (250 x 210 x 220 mm)
    • Layer resolution: From 0.05 mm to .30 mm
  • Bambu Labs X1-Carbon
    • File type Supported: .STL, and .3MF
    • Number of Printers: 3
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model, Support materials from Bambu Labs
    • Build size: 10" x 10" x 10" inches (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
    • Layer resolution: up to 50 μm
  • Bambu Labs P1S
    • File type supported: .STL, and .3MF
    • Number of Printers: 3
    • Print material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
    • Print supports: same material as the model, Support materials from Bambu Labs
    • Build size: 10" x 10" x 10" inches (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
    • Layer resolution: up to 50 μm
  • Formlabs 3B
    • File type supported: STL, OBJ
    • Number of Printers: 1
    • Print material: SLA Formlabs branded Resin
    • Print supports: same material as the model
    • Build size: 5.7" x 5.7" x 7.6" (144.78 mm x 144.78 mm x 193.04 mm)
    • Layer resolution: 25-300 μm
  • Einscan Pro 2X
    • File type exported to: STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, 3MF and P3
    • Number of scanners: 1
    • Scanning material: Any Object - works best for non-reflective, non-symmetrical surfaces, larger than a golf ball and does not detect texture or color of object
    • 10-30 frames per second scan speed
    • 3,000,000 max points per second using Handheld HD scan mode

Laser Cutting, Etching & CNC Router

Service details

  • The laser cutter is staff mediated and requires an appointment.
  • Project design and support from staff
    • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
  • Policy
    • Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the laser cutter.
    • You may not use the laser cutter unsupervised. To use the laser cutter, you must make an appointment with a Makerspace employee who will assist you with your project.
    • Never leave a laser cutting project unattended. You must be present for the entirety of your project.
    • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. sanding, assembly, painting, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.

Device details

  • Universal VersaLASER VLS6.60
    • File types dupported: .AI or .SVG (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape), .DWG (AutoCad, Solidworks)
    • File preparation: Vector lines
      • red lines (0.001pt, no fill) will cut through
      • blue lines (0.001pt, no fill) will score
      • solid black shapes will engrave the material
    • Number of laser cutters: 1
    • Materials: Plywood, Plexiglas, Cardboard, Bristol Board and paper sold by the Makerspace
    • Laser Material Processing Area: 32 x 18 in (813 x 457 mm)
    • Focus Lens: 2.0 in (50 mm) HPDFO™ (High Power Density Focusing Optics)
  • Shapeoko Pro CNC Router - XL with Carbide Compact Router
    • File types supported: .AI or .SVG (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape), .DWG (AutoCad, Solidworks), .STL
    • File preparation: Requires Consultation
    • Number of routers: 1
    • Materials: Birch Plywood and MDF
    • CNC Router Material Processing Area: 30" x 17.75" x 4" (762mm x 457.2 x 101.6)
    • Ask about what Endmills we provide.

Vinyl Cutting & Stickermaking

Service details

  • The vinyl cutter is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Project design and support from staff
    • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
  • Policy
    • Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the vinyl cutter.
    • Always keep all body parts and objects away from machine while cutting is occurring.
    • Vinyl cutter jobs may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
    • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. weeding, application, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.

Device details

  • Roland CAMM-1 GR-640
    • File type supported: Vector (.AI or .SVG)
    • Number of vinyl cutters: 1
    • Materials: Removable indoor/outdoor adhesive vinyl sold by the Makerspace
    • Cuttable Area: Up to 65 in wide (1,651 mm) by 984 in long (24,998 mm)
    • Mechanism/driving method: Media-movement method/ Digital Control servo motor
  • Roland BN-20A
    • File type supported: Vector or Raster (.PDF)
    • Number of sticker machines: 1
    • Materials: 3mm glossy white vinyl and 3mm matte clear vinyl
    • Printable/cuttable area: Up to 18 inches wide by however long you need. We recommend no longer than 24 inches at a time.
Sewing & Embroidery

Service details

  • The sewing machine is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Project design and support from staff
    • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
  • Policy
    • Only Makerspace approved material may be used with the sewing machine.
    • Turn off the machine when setting up your sewing project.
    • Never place hand under the “foot” of the machine or the needle.
    • Sewing projects may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
    • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps are the responsibility of the user.

Device details

  • BERNINA 740
    • Number of sewing machines: 1
    • Materials:
      • Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by the Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
    • Maximum stitch width: 9 mm
    • Maximum stitch length: 6 mm
    • Sewing space to the right of the needle: 10 in (254 mm)
    • Number of Spool Holders: 2
  • Brother LX2500
    • Number of sewing machines: 1
    • Materials:
      • Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
    • Maximum Stitch width: 7mm
    • Maximum Stitch length: 5mm
  • Bernette Academy 05
    • Number of sewing machines: 2
    • Materials:
      • Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
    • Maximum stitch width: 6mm
    • Maximum stitch length: 4mm
  • Singer Simple
    • Number of Sewing Machines: 1
    • Materials:
      • Thread and Bobbins Supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
  • Brother PE 800
    • Number of embroidery machines: 1
    • Materials:
      • Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
    • Maximum embroidery speed: 650 SPM
    • 3 hoop sizes
      • Small circle hoop: 1" x 2.5"
      • Medium square hoop: 4" x 4"
      • Large rectangle hoop: 5" x 7"
  • Brother Serger 1034D
    • Number of serger machines: 1
    • Materials:
      • Thread and bobbins supplied by the Makerspace
      • Fabrics supplied by users and approved by Makerspace
        • Nothing that sheds or has fur etc.
    • Overlock seam width: 5.0 - 7.0mm
    • Stitch length: 2.0 - 4.0mm
    • Stitch width: 5.0 - 7.0mm
Prototyping

Service details

  • Table space for prototyping is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Project design and support from staff
    • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
  • Policy
    • A variety of hand tools are available for use in the Makerspace. Users may bring their own hand tools into the Makerspace, but employees may choose not to allow certain tools on a case-by-case basis. Users must present tools to Makerspace staff upon arrival.
    • Users are prohibited from using tools for unintended purposes.
    • Return Makerspace tools to their original location and notify staff if a tool is broken or missing.
    • Power tools other than those provided by the Makerspace are prohibited.
    • Spray painting is not permitted in the Makerspace.
    • Prototypes may not be left unattended unless arrangements are made with staff in writing.
    • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps are the responsibility of the user.