Wednesday 17 October 2018

Using the makerspace

Before the start of this academic year, I had decided to try challenge myself more through my work. At the top of my list was learning how to use the 3D printer.



The grey piano was my first attempt, I wanted to make a piece of furniture from the 'Moonrise Kingdom' set for my model. The first piano was actually very successful but I think it was a bit small so I decided to print another model that I altered myself in SketchUp. This time the 3D printers were having some trouble and kept getting clogged before it finished. Eventually, I ended up with the white piano (pictured bottom right).

It is a shame these machines don't have proper technicians because I think they can be a valuable resource for us. Maybe there is something we can do to save our makerspace.