Check out some of our favorite resources to help you make awesome things!
Every resource on this page is actively used, tested and loved by our staff. If you have a resource you think we should try let us know, and we will test it before adding it to the page.
Resources with * are partners or affiliates that help support the makerspace at no cost to you. If your represent a company that would like to help support our makerspace, please contact us.
Digital Fabrication
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Often reffered to as the "Apple of lasers" Glowforge makes great laser cutters/engravers for beginners and hobbyists. Although they aren't our top choice for advanced fabricators looking to make high quantities or a really wide range of projects, they have a clean and easy to use user interface that includes (with a membership) a huge library of assets and a catalogue of ready to print projects.
If you want to try one, we currently have a Glowforge Aura in the makerspace.
Using this link gives you a discount on your purchase and helps support the makerspace.
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Prusa is well known in the 3D printing community for being a reliable, high quality, machine. From the Mini to the XL they come in a variety of sizes to cover all of your printing needs. We use a Prusa Mini+ and a Prusa Mk3S+ to print a lot of the kits we have at the makerspace.
We recommend Prusa printers to makers who have some 3D printing experience and don't mind having to do a little bit of tinkering (including assembling it).
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We are big fans of the Youtube channel: I Like to Make Stuff (check out the "featured makers" section for more info). Bob's background in teaching and experience as an all-around Maker are super evident in the quality of his courses.
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The AnkerMake M5 is a fast and reliable 3D printer. The assembly was faster and easier than any other model we have used. The AnkerMake App and software make 3D printing easily accessible to almost any skill level while still being compatible with other slicing software.
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Electronics and Coding
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Originally designed as a simple 3D Modeling program for kids, Tinkercad has grown to become an extremely useful resource for coding and Electronics as well.
Through it's "Circuits" feature you can create and simulate Arduino Projects including lights, motors, servos and more. Start with it's intuitive "block coding" and work your way up to writing code in C++. Test and share your projects virtually before buying any materials.
Join Our "Classroom" to get free access to a wide assortment of projects we created for you to try.
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Twine is a great way to make your own interactive adventure video game without having to code it from scratch. Use Twine to write your own text based/choose your own adventure style video games with only basic coding skills. We recommend using the Sugarcube language for it's versatility and ease of use.
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WE LOVE BOTTANGO! This amazing FREE software allows anyone to become an animatronics animator. If you want to dip your two in the water, you can use Bottango with our Animatronics Kit, or jump in headfirst with their Maxwell kit (we have one at the makerspace if you want to try it out).
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We are big fans of the Youtube channel: I Like to Make Stuff (check out the "featured makers" section for more info). Bob's background in teaching and experience as an all-around Maker are super evident in the quality of his courses.
The Arduino for Makers class perfectly balances teaching you just enough technical skills to be able to create amazing projects without overloading you with unnecessary detail.
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This Robot Hand comes fully assembled with the servos in place. We love the one we have in the shop and program it with Bottango. You can bring it to the makerspace and we can help you set it up with a servo controller or program it in Bottango.
Everything Else
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Instructables is a great resource to learn how to make anything from robots to dinner. With a huge library of user-submitted instructions you are sure to find cool ideas of projects to make.
If you are already a skilled maker, enter your projects into their competitions for a chance to win prizes!
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D&D is fun, but Fate Core provides a new style of tabletop role playing games that is rooted in creativity. This collaborative storytelling game allows players to create characters in minutes and build an adventure together. Come play with us every Monday at Game Night.
Places and Events We Love
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BGE Tabletop: Game Shop
An awesome Tabletop Game Store just down the street from Social Medium. We recommend going to their gaming evens and buying your board games and RPGs from them.
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Nerd Nite LA: Monthly Event
Once a moth, Nerd Nite LA hosts a funny and interesting group of speakers who give presentations on the fandoms they are geeking out about. From math to wrestling, there i something interesting for everyone.
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Imagi-Ne’er-Do-Wells.
If you want to find us on the first Tuesday of every month, then you need to go to Imagi-Ne’er-Do-Wells.
“Each month features a new venerable celebrity guest judge for a surprise creative prompt to invent a new experience. Then laugh with other creators as they attempt to do the same.
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Scum and Vaillainy
Experience the Star Wars Cantina in real life at this exciting geeky bar in LA.
Makers We Follow
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I Like to Make Stuff
Bob Clagget of I Like to Make Stuff is one of our favorite makers on Youtube his videos range from fixing up old cars to programming Arduinos to making replica props. His videos always have the perfect balance of entertainment and education.
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Dungeons and Daddies
Dungeons and Daddies is a hilariously creative Dungeons and Dragons podcast Watch Dungeons and Daddiesabout a group of normal soccer dads themselves in a magical world.
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A Problem Squared: Podcast
A Problem Squared is a problem halved, (assuming you started with half a problem). If you understood that joke then this is the podcast for you! The clever combination of math and comedy are the perfect pair.
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Laura Kampf: Maker
From Tiny Homes to Robot Planters, as long as it incorporates an up-cycled aluminum box, she can build it!
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Rachel Maksy: Maker
Rachel is an extremely talented clothing designer and all-around maker. Her whimsical creations range from vintage clothing to fairy themed craft rooms.
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Social Medium
We have our own youtube channel! Follow us to get all of the makerspace content, even when we’re closed.
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