McBay Science Library Makerspace

makerspace

We are a campus-wide resource supporting all UGA students, faculty, and staff in creative making for educational, non-commercial purposes. We provide project-based instruction that inspires curiosity, exploration, and innovative uses of technology. Come learn, prototype, and iterate! To integrate Makerspace technologies into coursework or research, please email Andrew Johnson - Emerging Technologies Librarian.

Location McBay Science Library Room 381

Hours Monday through Friday, 9-5pm (closed 12-1pm) 

Email makerspace@uga.edu

Phone 706.542.2403

Technology 

  • MakerBot Replicator+ FDM 3D Printers training required
  • Form 3+ SLA resin 3D Printers training required
  • 3D Scanner (Revopoint POP)
  • Arduino; MakeyMakey; multimeters; Raspberry Pi
  • Laser Cutter training required (Dremel LC40) 
  • Cricut Maker3 & Button Makers (1" & 2.25")
  • Singer 4452 Heavy Duty Sewing Machines (x4)
  • Sewing/Embroidery machine (Baby Lock Ellisimo Gold) 
  • Hand embroidery kits
  • Soldering equipment training required (Hakko FX-888D)
  • Oculus Quest 2 & Oculus Quest 3 virtual reality headsets available at Circulation desk 

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If you can't make a training session due to a scheduled class, please email makerspace@uga.edu

Workshops

Upcoming Makerspace Events

Mar 20

From Pixels to Point Clouds: Harnessing Drones for Imaging, 3D Reconstruction and Visualization

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Science Library
Apr 03

Create a topographic model to 3D Print from a two-dimensional digitized map

01:00 pm to 02:30 pm Science Library
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