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Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is a 1,984 square foot collaborative community work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing.
It is equipped with a variety of maker equipment including 3D printers/scanners, laser cutters, soldering irons and other additive and subtractive machines for manufacturing. It also includes hardware and software for cyber/gaming, CAD modeling, simulation, app development, robotics, and prototyping.
Together, we work–play–improve the community at the MAKERSPACE!
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How to Work in the Makerspace
CSM Students and Faculty/Staff Get Free Membership
To become members, current CSM credit and non-credit students should take the Equipment and Safety: Basic Makerspace Training for Current CSM Students. Current CSM faculty/staff can head over to the NEOED dashboard and take the CSM Makerspace Safety Course.
For Non-CSM Individuals
Start by enrolling in our Equipment and Safety: Introduction to Makerspaces class, which includes your first month of membership.
Need to pay for a current membership? Click the link below:Make a Payment
Want to try out some classes at the Makerspace? You don't need to be a member to take a class!
- Create a prototype for a product.
- Produce components for your artwork.
- Fabricate custom parts for machinery.
- Make a gift for a friend.
Want our Makerspace staff to bring your projects to life? Check out our job ticketing site to make a request!
We offer:
- Buttons
- Laser Etching/Cutting
- Vinyl Printing/Cutting
- ...and more!
Just log in with your my.CSMD credentials and select Print Rooms/FabLabs to get started.
Want to reserve equipment for a training session or general use? Fill out one of the equipment forms below to reserve a time block:
Roland BN-20A Vinyl Cutter / Printer Training and Reservation Form
Universal Laser Systems Laser Cutter Training and Reservation Form
NOTE: All equipment is on a first-come, first-served basis unless the equipment is reserved. To guarantee usage of the equipment, fill out a form. Additionally, equipment can be reserved for current members only, as the Equipment and Safety course must be taken before equipment can be used.
Want to Schedule an In-Person Tour?
The Makerspace at CSM’s Velocity Center offers tours. Tours take about 10 minutes and can be scheduled in advance or on demand based on staffing availability.
Get in the Know!
Our mailing list is a great way to stay connected.Hours and Contact Information
Contact Us
301-539-4830
Note: First time CSM users, contact us to get started.
New community patrons, who are not CSM students or employees, enroll in the Makerspace Initial Membership class to get started.
Hours
Monday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., by appointment only
Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 11:59 a.m., by appointment only
Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., open lab hours
*Hours subject to change. Please view our calendar for specific information.
Address
Physical Address:
4465 Indian Head Highway
Indian Head, MD 20640
Mailing Address:
8730 Mitchell Road
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
Available Equipment
- Formlabs 3D Printers –Highly accurate, high-resolution prints using high-performance materials.
- Stratasys F370 3D Printer –Pro grade 3D printer offers a higher level of consistency, reliability, and accuracy.
- MakerBot Replicator+
- MakerBot MethodX
- Universal Ultra R5000 Laser Cutter – Provides the highest level of accuracy and throughput. Features a large bed and dual laser configuration.
- GlowForge Plus – This powerful machine makes it simple to cut, score, and engrave hundreds of materials up to ½” thick like wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, etc.
- Denford Compact 1000 - This compact 3 axis CNC Router features a totally enclosed interlocking guard, is ideal for cutting a range of resistant materials such as hard and soft wood, plastic, modeling foam, acrylic and prototyping materials, as well as non-ferrous metals.
- Penta Pocket NC V2 - 5 Axis desktop milling machine
Suited for Posters, CAD Drawings, Banners, Large Photographs, Car Wraps, Wall / Door / Floor Signs, T-Shirts / Clothing via Transfer Paper and heat press, customized fundraising items
- Roland VersaStudio BN-20A – Create, print and cut high-quality graphics at highly affordable pricing.
- HandyScan 700 - Designed for research and commercial applications, this ultrafast handheld 3D scanner is easy to use and generates highly accurate and repeatable results.
- Soldering Stations
- A variety of electronics equipment such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, etc.
- Manual handtools are available for finishing projects.