MakerLab

MAKERLAB HOURS

We are open 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday.

We will be closed November 25th – 29th and December 9th – January 3rd.

Let’s make!

Step 1

• Visit the MakerLab Monday – Friday 10 am – 6 pm in Library 201E.
• Tell a Makerspace Employee – they’re wearing the aprons – what you’d like to use, and they will train you.
• Read and agree to follow the safety plans.
• Most access to equipment is free for students, staff, and faculty to use.
• We offer some services for a small fee including 3D design, resin printing, and tours for non-Boise State University groups — a list of all of the MakerLab’s fee based services are available for you to review
• You can request help by emailing makerlab@boisestate.edu 

Step 2

• Estimate the time you need for your project.
• Reserve time using the resource management system.

If Your Print is Longer Than 8 Hours

Does your project or 3D print require additional time?

• • Email makerlab@boisestate.edu
  • Attach your STL file and your gcode for a Taz 6 with a regular extruder
  • Include the length of time it will take, and the amount of filament needed
  • Color preferences may be stated, but are not guaranteed

Request Instruction or Workshop

• Request instruction for your class, an instruction session for your group, or one on one instruction using the form at this instruction request information page. 
• The Maker Instruction Toolkit is best for courses requiring the makerspace

Safety

• Review safety policies and standard operating procedures in addition to taking a training session.
• Read the manual for the software Cura for LulzBot
• Fill out the waiver for adults or fill out the waiver for minors.
• Users must be trained by the Library employees designated to offer this training