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Think Tank

  • Printers
    • Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer
    • Ultimaker S3 3D Printer
    • Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer with AMS (x2)
      • Our two Bambu Lab P1S printers feature Automatic Material Systems (AMS) for multi-color printing and convenient filament management.
  • Software
    • Solidworks software (3D Modeling/CAD)
      • Request free access to Solidworks for being a Maker Playground member here.
      • Find tutorials here.)
    • Cura software (Ultimaker slicing software)
      • Learn more and download the software here.
    • Bambu Studio (Bambu printer slicing software)
Laser

Project Alley

  • AEON Supernova 14 CO2 Laser: Our Aeon Supernova 14 Laser Cutter features both a 150W glass CO2 tube and a 60W metal RF CO2 tube and has a cutting area of approximately 30×55”, but can accommodate material of almost any size using removable pass-thru walls. Generally, the maximum material thickness for cutting is about 1/4”.
  • BOSS 3655 CO2 Laser: Our Boss HP-3655 Laser Cutter features a 150W glass CO2 tube and has a cutting area of approximately 36×55”, but can accommodate material of almost any size using removable pass-thru walls. Generally, the maximum material thickness for cutting is about 1/4”.
  • EMP ST50J Fiber Laser: Our Aeon EMP ST50J Fiber Laser features a 50W laser with a wavelength of 1064nm and has a marking area of approximately 7.87″ x 7.87.”
  • Lightburn software: All three of the laser cutters/engravers at Maker Playground use Lightburn.
Router

Woodshop

  • Sawstop Table Saw
  • Grizzly G1033Z 20″ Planer
  • Jet JJ-6CS 6″ Jointer
  • Grizzly G0640X 17” Bandsaw
  • Festool KS 120 REB Sliding Compound Miter Saw
  • Router Table with Incra Router Lift
  • SuperMax 16-32” Drum Sander
  • Grizzly G0844 14×20″ Wood Lathe
  • Grizzly G7943 Benchtop Drill Press
  • Grizzly G1014ZX Combination Sander
  • Grizzly T27417 Edge Belt & Spindle Sander
  • Grizzly H2636 28×39” Downdraft Table
  • Dewalt DW 788 20” Scroll Saw
  • Rikon 10-305 10” Bandsaw
  • 4′ x 8′ PRS Shopbot CNC Router: Our ShopBot PRS Alpha 4’x8’ features a 5HP spindle with a maximum speed of 18,000 RPM. The maximum job size is 96x48x8”.
    • VCarve Software
      • Learn more about VCarve and the Shopbot at Maker Playground at our training page here.
      • Find additional VCarve tutorials on Vectric’s website here.
Tools

Tool Library

In addition to items listed below, Maker Playground is stocked with a variety of general-purpose shop and electronics hand tools to support prototyping, assembly, repair, and fabrication projects. Available tools include soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tools, clamps, and other commonly used hand tools throughout the space.

  • Drill
  • Driver
  • Hammer Drill
  • Impact Wrench
  • Oscillating Multi-Tool
  • Cordless Grinder
  • Hand Planer
  • Palm Sander
  • Orbital Sander
  • Finish Nailer
  • Framing Nailer
  • Pin Nailer
  • Plunge Router Kit
  • Trim Router
  • Cutout Tool
  • Biscuit Joiner
  • Jig Saw
  • Track Saw
  • Circular Saw
  • Reciprocating Saw
  • Heat Gun
  • Glue Gun
  • Festool Domino with dust extractor (members must provide their own dominos)
  • Windows Laptop (Solidworks, Cura, Lightburn, VCarve, and Adobe Illustrator software available)