Makerspace
Join a community of innovators creating their first prototype using world-class tools and methods.
Learn from the experts and earn digital badges to showcase your skills and access all that our Makerspace has to offer. From arduinos, 3D printing and CNC machines, our Makerspace is the place to build your ideas. Complete a Makerspace Safety Induction to get started today!
Our Makerspace unlocks your access to world-class tools to build the future
To gain access to the UNSW Makerspace Network users need to earn access Badges. Badging is how we ensure UNSW Making users have the skills to safely and efficiently use our network of materials, machines and spaces.
Some of our badges are highlighted below:
Makerspace Induction
This essential Makerspace Badge is a ground-up introduction to using and understanding equipment, tools, and methodologies. Learn how to safely and effectively use hand and power tools in everyday situations.
Digital Fabrication Badge
Learn practical Digital Fabrication skills in this 90 minute group badge training session designed for students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. For students within other faculties (e.g. Engineering) please head to the following page here for training and access to machines.
Arduino (basic) Badge
Arduino introduction and basics, using an online simulator and learning basic programming language. This session will run online using Zoom using Tinkercad, an Arduino emulator.
Computer-aided Design
CAD introduction and basics with Autodesk Fusion360. This badge is offered both as on-demand and live online on Zoom.
From Makerspace to Peter Farrell Cup and Startup
These skills lead to real world impact. Yellowbox, a smart locker system, was born out of the Makerspace. After pitching their idea at the Peter Farrell Cup and placing second Yellowbox went on to join our Accelerator program where they gained seed investment of $20,000! Hard work pays off. Yellowbox now has 40,000+ bookings with their app, 12,000+ users and has partnered with many institutions including the NSW Government.
What will you create? Get started today at our Makerspace Safety Induction!
