Makerspace Urbana
@makerspace-urbana.bsky.social
We are the Makerspace in Urban, IL. Let's talk about cool projects and events ❤️
https://makerspaceurbana.org
open hours:
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
https://makerspaceurbana.org
open hours:
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
Happy Holidays everybody,
I hope you have fun things planned for this week.
The makerspace will be close Thursday Christmas day, and on the next Thursday, New Years day. We plan to be open both Saturdays, 23rd and 3rd, 11am-2pm like normal.
I hope you have fun things planned for this week.
The makerspace will be close Thursday Christmas day, and on the next Thursday, New Years day. We plan to be open both Saturdays, 23rd and 3rd, 11am-2pm like normal.
December 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Happy Holidays everybody,
I hope you have fun things planned for this week.
The makerspace will be close Thursday Christmas day, and on the next Thursday, New Years day. We plan to be open both Saturdays, 23rd and 3rd, 11am-2pm like normal.
I hope you have fun things planned for this week.
The makerspace will be close Thursday Christmas day, and on the next Thursday, New Years day. We plan to be open both Saturdays, 23rd and 3rd, 11am-2pm like normal.
Reminder. We have open hours and Repair Cafe tonight in the Makerspace. Come by at 7pm and get your stuff fixed.
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reminder. We have open hours and Repair Cafe tonight in the Makerspace. Come by at 7pm and get your stuff fixed.
We had a minor milestone the other day. Three 3D prints were going at the same time and all of them completed successfully.
December 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We had a minor milestone the other day. Three 3D prints were going at the same time and all of them completed successfully.
Stained glass class photos continued
December 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Stained glass class photos continued
We had a busy few days. But highlight was Kari's stained glass class.
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We had a busy few days. But highlight was Kari's stained glass class.
We got a donation of a bunch of scrap paper. If you want to make something with a bunch of paper stop in.
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We got a donation of a bunch of scrap paper. If you want to make something with a bunch of paper stop in.
Giant prints like this funnel are why we have the Ender 5+
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Giant prints like this funnel are why we have the Ender 5+
I just want to announce that the Makerspace will not have open hours Thursday because it's Thanks Giving. Saturday is still being discussed, but if you are on our Discord you will find out if it open as soon a we make the decision. discord.gg/QUpakwSx7k
Enjoy your Holiday
Enjoy your Holiday
Join the Makerspace Urbana Discord Server!
Check out the Makerspace Urbana community on Discord - hang out with 55 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I just want to announce that the Makerspace will not have open hours Thursday because it's Thanks Giving. Saturday is still being discussed, but if you are on our Discord you will find out if it open as soon a we make the decision. discord.gg/QUpakwSx7k
Enjoy your Holiday
Enjoy your Holiday
In anticipation of the upcoming laser workshop I got a laser tentfor extra protection. Go to MakerspaceUrbana.org if you're interested.
November 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In anticipation of the upcoming laser workshop I got a laser tentfor extra protection. Go to MakerspaceUrbana.org if you're interested.
Open Hours are now! Stop in and make a thing! Or just say hi.
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Open Hours are now! Stop in and make a thing! Or just say hi.
Our Repair Cafe is one of our busiest nights. Stop in early to get help with repairs!
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November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our Repair Cafe is one of our busiest nights. Stop in early to get help with repairs!
Original post: 4d2.social/@CryogenicNi...
Original post: 4d2.social/@CryogenicNi...
Stained Glass Snowmen with Kari: Kari is back with another stained glass class. Learn to Cut, Shape, and Join glass together to make winter themed snowmen. Take home your snowman by the end! Sunday December 7th. Seating is limited so sign up here:
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Stained Glass Snowmen with Kari: Kari is back with another stained glass class. Learn to Cut, Shape, and Join glass together to make winter themed snowmen. Take home your snowman by the end! Sunday December 7th. Seating is limited so sign up here:
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
Learn The Laser: The Makerspace has a laser, but not many people use it . It's a powerful tool with lots to offer creatively. Learn how to use the laser and we can create and customize some simple designs. Wednesday December 3rd. Seating limited so sign up here:
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
November 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Learn The Laser: The Makerspace has a laser, but not many people use it . It's a powerful tool with lots to offer creatively. Learn how to use the laser and we can create and customize some simple designs. Wednesday December 3rd. Seating limited so sign up here:
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
makerspaceurbana.org/all-events/?...
We have a booth at the IMC 25th anniversary celebration. Stop in at the old Urbana post office and say hi!
October 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We have a booth at the IMC 25th anniversary celebration. Stop in at the old Urbana post office and say hi!
We have a booth at the IMC 25th anniversary celebration. Stop in at the old Urbana post office and say hi!
October 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We have a booth at the IMC 25th anniversary celebration. Stop in at the old Urbana post office and say hi!
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October 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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We still have open spots in our Day of the Dead candle-making workshop. Sign up! it's free and you get a candle at the end!
makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
Day of the Dead Candle Decorating Workshop – Makerspace Urbana
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October 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We still have open spots in our Day of the Dead candle-making workshop. Sign up! it's free and you get a candle at the end!
makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
🌼✨ Day of the Dead Altar Candle Decorating and Sticker-Making Workshop ✨🌼Join us Thursday, Oct. 23 (6–8 PM) at the Makerspace Urbana Memory Lab to decorate altar candles for Día de los Muertos.🎨 Materials provided: up to 2 candles, and plenty of art supplies! makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
Day of the Dead Candle Decorating Workshop – Makerspace Urbana
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October 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
🌼✨ Day of the Dead Altar Candle Decorating and Sticker-Making Workshop ✨🌼Join us Thursday, Oct. 23 (6–8 PM) at the Makerspace Urbana Memory Lab to decorate altar candles for Día de los Muertos.🎨 Materials provided: up to 2 candles, and plenty of art supplies! makerspaceurbana.org/event/day-of...
Probably should buy some more of the old ones just to be safe
In one of the first @makerspace-urbana.bsky.social workshops, we soldered Arduinos together from components. We used those boards and the open source Arduino IDE in a robotics workshop for local young folks.
Will #Qualcomm be a good steward of #Arduino openness?
Will #Qualcomm be a good steward of #Arduino openness?
Qualcomm solders Arduino to its edge AI ambitions
October 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Probably should buy some more of the old ones just to be safe
Collage a Memory This Saturday at Makerspace Urbana. The event is free but you should reserve a space.
makerspaceurbana.org/event/collag...
makerspaceurbana.org/event/collag...
Collage a Memory with Marisa – Makerspace Urbana
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October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Collage a Memory This Saturday at Makerspace Urbana. The event is free but you should reserve a space.
makerspaceurbana.org/event/collag...
makerspaceurbana.org/event/collag...
Sara spent the afternoon painting the skeleton and extra design onto this face.
September 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sara spent the afternoon painting the skeleton and extra design onto this face.
This is the little bin of laserable bits. Wood, plastic, & leather ready for little projects.
September 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This is the little bin of laserable bits. Wood, plastic, & leather ready for little projects.
Reposted by Makerspace Urbana
Meshtastic now supports the Heltec LoRa 32 V4! Unlock more output power (28 ± 1 dBm) ⚡, plus solar ☀️ and GNSS 📡 connectors. Still compact and pin compatible with V3—an easy upgrade for your setup! Available now in the flasher!
#meshtastic #LoRa #heltec
#meshtastic #LoRa #heltec
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Meshtastic now supports the Heltec LoRa 32 V4! Unlock more output power (28 ± 1 dBm) ⚡, plus solar ☀️ and GNSS 📡 connectors. Still compact and pin compatible with V3—an easy upgrade for your setup! Available now in the flasher!
#meshtastic #LoRa #heltec
#meshtastic #LoRa #heltec
This coming Saturday the 27th I'll be on the air with Teklii talking about the Makerspace. Listen Live around 10:15 am CST 09/27/2025 on 104.5fm WRFU-LP or Live streaming on wrfu.net
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
WRFU-LP, 104.5 FM is an IMC-affliated and fiscally sponsored working group that operates a low-power public access community radio station located at the IMC.
wrfu.net
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This coming Saturday the 27th I'll be on the air with Teklii talking about the Makerspace. Listen Live around 10:15 am CST 09/27/2025 on 104.5fm WRFU-LP or Live streaming on wrfu.net
Adam will be at the Philo Road event this Sunday. Stop by and check it out.
September 5, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Adam will be at the Philo Road event this Sunday. Stop by and check it out.