Makerspace enthusiast! We are excited to share with you some of the changes in the works for the Makerspace! Our physical space is under construction with the Libraries at this time. So we will share updates on the physical changes over time as we begin to morph in to the new layout. However in the… Read more »
Hi! My name is Arthur Sliter and I’m a knowledge specialist here at the UNT Makerspace. I’m currently a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering and have a passion for all things technical. I especially love 3D printing since it enables me to create crazy and custom parts I need for my projects. I got my… Read more »
The Factory has a large array of robotics for all ages. Today, I’m going to touch on our Lego Mindstorms Kits. The recommendation age range is 10+ but it can be a good introduction to people who may not know as much in construction or coding. The construction part is straight forward since it is… Read more »
“My name is Cameron Driller. I am a biochemistry major in my third year at UNT with minors in biology and technical writing. I first discovered the Factory as part of a job search after I decided that I NEEDED to get out of previous call center job, and I’ve been working here as a… Read more »
Hi, I’m Steven. I’m a first-year media arts major and theatre minor. I’ve been working for the factory for almost four months now. I really love working at the factory. I love to work with the A/V equipment that the factory provides. I’m very well versed in Live Audio Equipment and studio recording equipment as… Read more »
Did you know? Overlock stitching was invented by the Merrow Machine Company in 1881. J. Makens Merrow and his son Joseph Merrow, who owned a knitting mill established in Connecticut in 1838 and designed the first overlock machine in 1889. In the United States the term “overlocker” has largely been replaced by “serger” but in other parts of… Read more »
Hello! My name is Hanna Flores and I’m the team development coordinator at UNT’s makerspace. I am majoring in computer science, so a lot of my projects here at the makerspace center around computers and software. Even so, I love working with almost every machine we have in space. My mom sews all the clothes… Read more »
Hello Makerspace friends! Although the makerspace physical locations are closed right now, we are working to be available online to help you if you need us! So if you need a consultation that we can do via zoom we will! If you have a question or need a virtual consultation please send us a… Read more »
The Factory has two CNC machines which have been really busy this semester, from stamp creation workshops to PCB boards these machines have been hard at work! Below is information about each machine: Shapeoko Machine: The CNC Shapeoko Machine is a milling tool available to mill common materials such as wood, plastics, soft/ non-ferrous metals,… Read more »
