Ubuntu 18 and ROS Melodic for Fall 2021.
Fall Linux Ubuntu build finalized, 18.04 Bionic and ROS Melodic installation complete. You can use these systems to program robots with ROS, run…
Our Response
The Plymouth State University Draper & Maynard Makerspace has been working with local and regional authorities, healthcare administrators, and business partners, to assist…
Makerspace Live Stream
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Torchmate Plasma Table First Light
Extraordinary first cuts made with the new Torchmate 4800 plasma table in the Draper & Maynard Makerspace. The plasma torch is used to…
507 Mechanical Movements
This incredible work by Henry T. Brown, hand illustrated and printed in 1908, has been reproduced in entirety.
“First light” on ShopBot celebrated.
The first CnC files were run for an external project partner on December 20th, 2019. This was the first job run on the…
Linux Workstations Updated
Our Ubuntu Linux workstations, featuring ROS (Robotics Operating System) and Gazebo simulator are up and running. You can use these systems to program…
Experimental Design for Biologists
David J. Glass writes about the four elements of experiment design: the framework, the system, the experiment, and the model. Based on his…
Safety Orientation
Required Safety Orientations are starting up again. If you would like to do work in the space, please take a look at the…
The Best Looking Failed Print, Possibly Ever.
There was a spectacular failure on the Ultimaker last week, with rather gorgeous results.
MAKE: Getting Started with CnC
Available as a part of our on-site library, this short book helps orient the individual to the hows and whys of crafting with…
Additional Ventilation run to D&M Rooftop.
To facilitate 3D Printing in metal, a new venting system has been run to the roof of the Draper & Maynard building.
Robotics for Everyone
Interested in robots? Our Turtlebot3 is here to try out, and does not require enrollment in any particular class! As one of the…
MAKE: Zero to Maker
Have an idea and not sure where to start? Want to go from spectator to participant? David Lang’s book outlines resources and materials…