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In April 2014, the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa collaborated to open Ottawa’s first public makerspace entitled Imagine Space – an American corner. Makerspaces are creation and collaboration hubs, offering technologies and tools that allow customers to experiment and to create in a social setting. They are built on the premise that knowledge and learning is often better transmitted via sharing, collective problem solving, and task performance.
The following cutting edge equipment is available in the Imagine Space:
- 3D printing and modelling
- Laser cutting
- Photo, video and audio editing
- Green screen and video gear
- Hand tools and electronics
- Wall-to-wall whiteboard
Equipment available
Canon EOS Rebel T6i Camera
The Canon EOS Rebel T6i Camera is an easy to use camera that lets you take high quality photographs. It comes with a 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and an external flash.
3D design PC
The 3D design PC comes with a variety of 3D design software for creating and modifying your projects before printing them on one of the 3D printers.
Arduino Kit
Arduino micro-controllers are small yet powerful micro-controllers can be programmed to run anything from robots to household automated devices. They’re fantastic for learning programming and electronics.
Brother Scan and Cut
The Scan N Cut 2 cuts materials not permitted in the laser cutters (such as vinyl sheets) and is great for felt and cardstock. Scan an image or add SVG files via the USB port. Tools are provided, just bring your own material. Available on a drop-in basis.
Button Maker
1 3/4" buttons
$0.25 per button
This will be equipment available for drop in use.
Camera Tripod
This tripod is compatible with the Imagine Space's DSLR and Sony Handycam.
David SLS-1 3D Scanner
David SLS-1 3D scanners are used to create digital versions of real life objects. The scanner works by rapidly firing patterns of structured light and capturing the images with a camera. Images from different angles can be stitched together to form a single 3D image fit for printing.
Home Studio Lighting Kit
Use the Home Studio Lighting Kit to light your video or photography project. This kit is compatible with the Imagine Space's DSLR and Sony Handycam.
Laser cutter - Epilog Helix
The Epilog Helix laser cutter utilises a high powered laser to make precision cuts and engravings in a variety of materials, such as paper, wood, acrylic and glass. It has a table size 24" x 18". It has the ability to engrave or cut cylindrical items, like bottles or glasses with the Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment.
Help Guide
Laser cutter - Epilog mini
The Epilog Mini 24 laser cutter utilises a high powered laser to make precision cuts and engravings in a variety of materials, such as paper, wood, acrylic and glass. It has a table size of 24" x 12". It has the ability to engrave or cut cylindrical items, like bottles or glasses with the Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment.
Help Guide
Makerbot 3D Printer
The MakerBot Replicator+ is a very user friendly device that customers can operate themselves. Makerbots work by melting a plastic filament, then extruding the liquid through a brass nozzle – just like a hot glue gun. The liquid quickly cools and hardens into shape.
Sense scanner
Archive and preserve artifacts, products and items as color 3D data and scan objects.
Studio Backdrop Support System
Green Screen is a tool for creating a special effect. By filming actors in front of a green screen, editors can superimpose the background image of their choice.