Sometimes you need a little more time to work on a project. You can now borrow some of the same equipment you can find in the MakerSpace!
To Borrow Maker Equipment:
- You must have a SPL library card in good standing to borrow equipment. Visitor and unconfirmed address cards are not eligible.
- You may borrow 1 piece of equipment per card at a time
- MakerKits can be borrowed for 1 week, with no renewals, and may be placed on hold
- Overdue MakerKits will be charged $1 per day late. A replacement fee will apply to lost or damaged items.
- All MakerKits must be returned in person to one of the Library's information desks or to the MakerSpace
CODING
Learn the basics of coding through hands-on kits that make programming fun and approachable.
A comprehensive, beginner-friendly package for learning electronics and coding, featuring an Arduino UNO Rev3 board, a 170-page project book, and over 100 electronic components.
In the Solar themed kit, create a solar panel and code it to move with the sun. With the Wind themed kit, create a wind turbine and code a revolutions counter.
Ideal for surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching videos, and learning to program using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop environment.
DESIGN
Explore digital design tools that help you sketch, model, and create with precision.
3Dconnexion space mouse compact was developed to deliver an intuitive, effortless and precise 3D navigation in CAD applications that cannot be experienced by using a standard mouse and keyboard.
Wacom Cintiq is a creative pen display that helps you bring your ideas to life on a screen. Perfect for those who love to draw in their spare time or art/design students seeking a premium on-screen experience.
DIGITAL MEDIA
Preserve, convert, and present your media with easy-to-use digital tools you can borrow.
The Artlii Digital Projector is a robust, feature-packed projector. This projector carries almost every input you will ever encounter with user-friendly clearly mapped menu system. Connect to your computer, smart device, or stream with bluetooth.
The Doxi Go is a portable battery-powered document scanner capable of 600dpi. It is the perfect tool for quickly and easily scanning invoices and business documents at the end of the month or at tax time. With the quality needed for photo scanning and preserving memories.
Experience near HD picture quality and solid sound in a compact design.
This mobile handheld scanner is the perfect tool for scanning flat objects such as books, walls, invoices, maps, posters, and sewing patterns. It scans items up to 9”x 14” to PDF or JPG without the need for a computer during scanning. After scanning, plug it into your USB port for uploading images.
This external drive connects to your computer through a USB port, allowing you to read from and write to CDs and DVDs. Watch movies from your DVD collection on a computer or laptop with a USB port.
Experience near HD picture quality and solid sound in a compact design.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
Capture, record, and produce polished content with hands-on audio and video equipment.
Portable and palm-sized with a built-in extension rod, DJI OM 5 is a versatile companion that unlocks the full potential of your smartphone. Enjoy flawless selfies, super-smooth video, automatic tracking, and much more.
Effortlessly convert your 35mm, 126KPK,110, Super 8, and negatives into premium high resolution 22MP digital photo JPEG files. Still images only, not video.
Whether you’re podcasting, making YouTube videos, live streaming, or recording your next hit, easily do it all and sound like a pro with the AKG Lyra Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone. You will also look great doing so using a ring light!
A compact, easy-to-use USB microphone, designed to deliver crystal-clear, professional-quality audio directly to a computer or tablet. Perfect microphone for gamers, podcasters, musicians, streamers, and content creators.
An excellent toolset for producing videos for school projects. The colour-adjusting light ensures optimal lighting in dimly lit rooms and at night, matching the lighting in most situations. Includes a very sturdy tripod and a phone holder.
TOOLS
Tackle projects with reliable tools for building, measuring, cutting, and creating.
Desktop Cutter
The Silhouette Cameo 4 is the perfect personal DIY cutting machine. Make custom vinyl stickers, personalized home decor, unique greeting cards, custom-designed apparel, window signage, and more.
Reserve this Kit by Contacting:
519-271-0220 x163 or makerspace@splibrary.ca
If you're new to using a desktop cutter, we suggest joining us during Open Labs at the MakerSpace. Our staff will guide you through operating the cutter to bring your project to life.
A high-performance, durable power tool, primarily featuring 20V MAX brushless motors for extended runtime and compact designs for tight spaces.
Cricut Heat Press provides professional iron-on results in 60 seconds or less. Ideal for t-shirts, tote bags, pillows, aprons, face masks etc.
The Precision Measurement kit offers the professional tools needed to measure important details for replacement parts, 3D printing, model making, and precise machine work. Included is a digital micrometer, vernier calipers, and a proportion scale.
This kit provides tools to quickly and efficiently measure a room or large area. Whether you need to calculate paint requirements, flooring needs, or create a quick floor plan, these tools will make it a breeze. The kit contains a laser tape measure, a manual tape measure, and a proportion scale.
About Our Partner
Borrow the MakerSpace Has been jumpstarted by the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund through Perth Community Futures, Supported by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
