Embroidery machine

Learning Space Equipment

How It Works

Several pieces of equipment require additional supplies such as PLA filament, vinyl, and metal backings. Some supplies are available for purchase in our learning spaces. Customers ages 13 and up who have signed the Experiential Learning Agreement and Equipment Use Policy, which is available to sign in-person at any of the four learning spaces, and live in Fayette County or a reciprocal county receive an $8 credit each month for material purchases. If you exceed this credit, you can still purchase additional supplies using credit, Mobile App Pay or Mobile Pay, or tapping to pay.

Learning Equipment Main List

3D printers

3D print items with a maximum size of 9.8x8.2x8.6 inches. PLA filament must be purchased from staff in the space.

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3D printer

Audio booths

Audio booths are outfitted with a microphone, computer, headphones, musical instruments, and other recording equipment and software.

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Audio booth

Button makers

The Eastside Makerspace offers 1.25” and 2.25” button makers for buttons and magnets.

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Button maker

CNC router

Use this router for small scale wood milling with a maximum size of 8x8x3 inches. Please supply your own personal items for milling.

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CNC Router

Comb binding machine

Use this machine to bind paper booklets in a variety of sizes. Binding combs are available for purchase, or you can use your own free of charge. Speak with a staff member before use if you are using your own combs.  

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Comb binding machine

Cricut machines

Cricut machines can cut 12x24-inch vinyl, fabric, and paper products. 12x12-inch transfer tape, permanent vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl are available for purchase, or you can use your own materials free of charge.

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Cricut machine

Embroidery machine

Use this machine to personalize your fabric items. Please supply your own personal items for embroidery. Thread is available free of charge, but please supply your own if you need a specific thread for your project. 

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Embroidery machine

Heat presses

Transfer heat transfer vinyl or sublimation paper designs on t-shirts, mugs, bags, and other heat-resistant and sublimation ready materials.

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Heat presses

Laminator

Laminate items up to 24" wide. Lamination is priced per linear foot.

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Laminator

Large-format printers/cutter

Print large designs on paper and vinyl. The Eastside Makerspace’s 24” printer is compatible with paper, photo paper, and banner vinyl.

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Large-format printer/cutter

Laser engraver/cutter

Cut wood or engrave on wood, metal, stone, leather, glass and more. The Eastside Makerspace machine can hold items up to 19.6x12.5x5 inches.

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Laser engraver/cutter

Mac Computer Lab

Create, edit, and design a variety of projects with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple apps, and other photo, audio, video, and document editing software.

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Mac Computer Lab

Media digitization equipment

Digitize cassettes, Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, records, VHS, slides, and negatives. 16 and 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

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Media digitization equipment

Podcast studio

This space is equipped with professional microphones, video equipment, and lighting to record and video for your podcast. 16 and 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depend

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Podcast Studio

Production studio

This studio is outfitted with a green screen, lighting, computer, and camera for professional photography and videography. 16 and 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depen

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Production studio

Scanners

Scan and digitize documents, family photographs, and other print items. 16 and 32 GB flash drives are available for purchase, but you may need to bring additional storage depending on the size of the project.

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Scanner

Serger

This item is available for use in advanced sewing projects. Needles, notions, and thread are provided in the Eastside Makerspace. Please bring your own material, as well as thread if you require something specific.

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Serger

Sewing machines

These provide 60 stitch patterns and are available for use in basic sewing projects. Needles, notions, and threads are provided in the Makerspace.

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Sewing machine

Sublimation printer

Print designs for t-shirts, mugs, and more. Sublimation paper (3.5x9”, 8.5x11”, and 8.5x14”) and butcher paper (4x9” and 12x12”) are available for purchase.

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Sublimation printer

Tabletop kiln

Fire small pieces made of precious metal clay. Machine can hold items up to 2.5x1.5”. Please supply your own personal materials for firing.

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Tabletop kiln

Other Available Software