Makerspaces are collaborative learning spaces.
Shuswap Makerspace
At the Shuswap Makerspace, we strive to promote innovation and creativity by facilitating access to learning, skills training, tools for technology, and prototype development.
Our makerspace provides members with access to equipment that can be used for woodworking, electronics, laser cutting, sound recording, metalwork, 3D printing, 3D modeling, coding, and robotics.
What is a Makerspace?
Makerspaces are collaborative learning spaces
Based on the premise of the sharing economy
Serving a diverse market of everyone from youth to seniors and hobbyists to inventors
Makerspaces provide access to shared equipment, knowledge and expertise
Memberships
The Shuswap Makerspace is accessible to the public via memberships.
There are several flexible membership options to choose from. Members have access to events and workshops, tools and equipment, and shared spaces.
Please note that unsupervised access to the majority of tools in the Makerspace requires the prior completion of certification classes. See below for more info on the required certification.
If you're interested in becoming a member you can sign up right here!
Membership Inclusions
Spaces
- Industrial Room (after completing required courses)
- Digital Fab Lab (after completing required courses)
- Electronics Lab (after completing required courses)
- Sound Studio (after completing required courses)
Specialized Tools
- Access to 3D printers, Laser Cutter, Sound Studio, Electronics Equipment (Soldering and Circuitry Work), Woodworking Equipment, CNC Router, Metal Lathe
- Specified number of machine hours per month
- Note - unused machine hours do not carry forward and are non-transferable
Required Certification
As we are very focused on the safety of our members, the completion of mandatory certification courses are required prior to the unsupervised use of much of the equipment in the Makerspace. This one-time cost of the certification courses is over and above that of your membership. These introductory classes are available to both members and non-members. Click the button below to find out more and sign up!
Events & Workshops
The Makerspace will be offering diverse workshops on topics such as 3D printing, Electronics, Machining, Robotics, Wood projects and more!
Tools & Equipment
Industrial Area
CNC Router
Romaxx WD-1
Specifications: Travel 20.3” X-Axis – 30.3” Y-Axis – 6.2” Z-Axis Rapids 160 X-Axis – 160 Y-Axis – 160 Z-Axis Cutting Speeds (straight lines) 160 ipm X-AxisLaser Cutter
100-Watt HL 1060 Laser Cutting/Engraving machine
Drill Press
Delta 11-980c
Specifications: 115 V 5 Amp Single phase Horsepower: 3/4 Frequency: 60 HzJointer
Delta 6” 37-280
Specifications: Cutting Width: 6” Horsepower: 3/4 Max. RPM: 4300 Motor Power Type: Single PhaseScroll Saw
Ryobi 18” SC180VS
Specifications: Throat: 18” Blade Length: 5” Motor Rating: 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC Only No Load Speed: 500-1600 Strokes Per Minute Amperes: 1.2 Net Weight: 28 lbsTable Saw
SawStop 1.75HP
Specifications: Width: 44” Length: 29 3/4” Height: 34” 30” Fence System 1.75HP Net Weight: 425 lbsCompound Mitre Saw
RIDGID 12” MS-12502
Specifications: Voltage: 120 Hertz: 60 RPM: 4,000 Shaft Rotation: Clockwise Brake: Automatic Phase: SingleAir Compressor
Makita MAC 2400
Specifications: Motor: 2.5 HP, 1720 RPM Tank Size: 4.2 Gallons Cut-In Pressure: 100 PSIAir Compressor 2
MotoMaster Heavy-Duty
Specifications: 100 PSIMetal Lathe
Busy Bee DF-1224G
Specifications: Width: 12'' Horsepower: 1.5 AMP: 9 Voltage: 220 AWG: 14Dust Collection System
King Canada KC-6200C
Specifications: Motor: 2 HP, 12 Amp Voltage: 220V, 1 phase, 60 Hz Max. Air Suction Capacity: 1,450 CFM Assembled Dimensions: 41-1/2” x 26-1/2” x 70” Weight: 195 lbsBand Saw
General 15” 590
Specifications: TBDBand Saw 2
Ryobi 9” BS902
Specifications: Blade width: 1/8 – 3/8" Blade length: 59-1/4 – 59-1/2" Frame to blade capacity: 9" Cutting thickness capacity: 3-5/8" Table size: 11-13/16" x 11-13/16" Input: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 2.5 Amp No load speed: 3,000 FPM (1,524 cm/s) Dust Port: 2-1/4" Net weight: 37 lbsThickness Planer
Dewalt 12.5” DW733
Specifications: Input: 120V AC, 15 Amp No-load Speed: 10,000 RPM Feed Speed: 26 ft. per minute Planing Height: Maximum 6”, Minimum 1/8” Planing Width: Maximum 12-1/2” Planing Depth: Maximum 1/8” (for boards 5 1/2” wide or less)Wood Lathe
Delta 46-700c
Specifications: TBDWood Lathe 2
Nova Comet II
Specifications: Length: 29.3” Height: 14.5” Distance Between Centers: 12” Spindle Thread: 1” – 8TPI RH Through Bore: 3/8” Traverse Hole through Spindle: 3/8” Hole through Tailstock: 3/8” Tool Rest Length: 6” Tool Rest Shaft Diameter: 5/8” 3.15” Faceplate 3/4 HP (550W) Average Output DC (Permanent Magnet) Variable Speed Drive Low Speed Pulley: 250 RPM – 680 RPM Middle Speed Pulley: 530 RPM – 1420 RPM High Speed Pulley: 1380 RPM – 4000 RPMComputer Lab
3D Printer
Ender 3 3D Printer
Specifications: Software: Cura OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac File Type: STL, OBJ Build Volume: 8.4” x 6.3” x 8.7” Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm Nozzle Diameter: 0.35 mmElectronics Room
Mobile Webcam
Wowwee Rovio (x2)
Specifications: Resolution: 640x480 Video Frame Rate (Max): 30 fps Connections: USBOcilloscope
HP 54501A
Specifications: 4 Channels 100 MHz Voltage: 115-230 VAC, 48-66 Hz Power: 350 VA Weight: 22 lbsOcilloscope 2
HP 54601A
Specifications: 4 Channels 100 MHz Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 45-440 Hz Power: 220 VA, 200W Weight: 14 lbsSourcemeter
Keithley 2400
Specifications: Volts: 200V Amps: 1A Power: 20WLogic Analyzer
HP 1650A
Specifications: Power: 200W Voltage: 115-230V, 48-66 Hz Weight: 22 lbsPower Supply
HP 6236B
Specifications: Power: 112W, 104-127V, 47-63 Hz Weight: 9.5 lbsHours of Operation & Safety Guidelines
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday – 10am - 2pm
Sunday – 10am-2pm
Safety Guidelines
The Shuswap Makerspace is happy to be safely open for business! We invite you to contact us for full details however, below we have summarized some of the new safety measures that we have implemented as a result of COVID-19:
Questions? Contact info@saeds.cafor more information!