Research Guides: Makerspace: Makerspace

What is the makerspace?

The makerspaces are areas in the Cochran and Macon libraries for currently enrolled students to use equipment for academic, non-commercial projects and assignments. Academic projects are given precedence over personal projects.

The spaces contain large format printers, button makers, Cricuts, laminators, and 3D printers. Students must make appointments to use the equipment. More information about the equipment can be found below. Students are allowed up to five items from each piece of equipment per semester. These amounts reset each semester.

Faculty are also welcome to use the spaces for classroom assignments such as research posters and presentations. Faculty can also use the spaces to print posters for their own research projects and/or professional development.

Faculty and staff looking to create printed materials and swag for their department or clubs should contact the university’s Office of Marketing and Communications (https://www.mga.edu/marketing-communications/index.php).

Poster Printer

Our poster printer is a Canon ImagePROGRAF TA-30. It can print the following file types: PPT • PNG • JPG • PDF.

Three Column MGA Poster Template (24x36)
PowerPoint Slide Poster Template
Three Column MGA Poster Template (36x48)
PowerPoint Slide Poster Template
Four Column MGA Poster Template (24x36)
PowerPoint Slide Poster Template
Four Column MGA Poster Template (36x48)
PowerPoint Slide Poster template.

Button Makers

For the 1.5-inch button maker:

Your circles need to have a diameter of 1.837 in. We have punches that can cut out this size.
The photo/logo within your circle needs to have a diameter of 1.375 in.
Our makers use only Button Boy materials. Click here to find out more and to order supplies for 1.5-inch buttons and magnets.

For the 2.25-inch button maker:

Your circles need to have a diameter of 2.625 in. We have punches that can cut out this size.
The photo/logo within your circle needs to have a diameter of 2.063 in.
Our makers use only Button Boy materials. Click here to find out more and to order supplies for 2.25-inch buttons and magnets.

We have Canva templates for both button sizes included below.

1.5 Button Template
This is the Canva template for the 1.5 button template. Please click on file and "make a copy" when creating buttons. You will need to make a free account.
2.25 Button Template
This is the Canva template for the 2.25 inch button. Please click file and "make a copy" when creating your buttons. You will need to make a free account.

Cricut

Our Cricut machine is a Cricut Maker. The filetypes are JPG • GIF • PNG • BMP • SVG • DXF.

Software

Please explore these links to learn more about the software used in the Makerspace.

Canon Free Layout Plus
For the most accurate look at what you're printing on the poster printer, this program will layout your print exactly as it will come out of the printer.
Cricut Design Space
You have to have either the Design Space computer program or the Design Space app on a Bluetooth compatible smart device to 'print' to the Cricut. You will need to create a free account to use these applications.

Other Resources

Hot Fix Rhinestone Applicator

Machine: WorthofBest Hotfix Rhinestone Applicator

Tools, rhinestones, stencils, mats, hot gloves, ruler, tweezers, cleaning tools, and wax gem pickers

Comb Binder

Machine: Tianse Comb Binding Machine

Can punch up to 12 sheets of printer paper at a time. Can bind up to 450 pages at a time, using 2 in. combs.

Laminators

The laminators are for academic purposes only. They can laminate items that range from eleven inches to thirty-six inches.

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