MAKERSPACE

A student-run space with tools and machines for all your self-started projects and prototyping needs. All ETH students – bachelor, master and doctorate – are welcome.

Getting Started is Easy

GENERAL INTRODUCTIONS

A short General Introduction is mandatory to use the Makerspace. Just come by during the Open Hour at 4:30PM or 6:30PM and ask one of our Makerspace Managers. Remember, Open Hours could change on a weekly basis, so make sure to check timings before heading over.

MACHINE INTRODUCTIONS

To use complex machines (3D-Printers, Laser cutters, etc.) you will need a short machine-specific introduction, usually scheduled right before the Makerspace opens. Book a slot below.

WORKSHOPS (OPTIONAL)

Our fantastic Makerspace team conducts workshops specially for makers, or to teach you specific skills. Please check in on the bookings section below from time to time so you don’t miss a valuable session.

Choose your Introduction

Introductions - Zentrum

FDM 3D Printing Introduction Zentrum

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Laser Cutter Introduction Zentrum

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DLP 3D Printing Introduction Zentrum

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Wood Bandsaw Introduction Zentrum

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Introductions - Hönggerberg

FDM 3D Printing Introduction Hönggerberg

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Laser Cutter Introduction Hönggerberg

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DLP 3D Printing Introduction Hönggerberg

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Industrial Sewing Machine Introduction Hönggerberg

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PCB Mill Introduction Hönggerberg

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Wood Bandsaw Introduction Hönggerberg

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Workshops Makerspace

Embroidery Machine Introduction Zentrum

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Handheld CNC Router Introduction Hönggerberg

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Make... your own IoT Plant Sensor

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Water Jet Cutter Introduction Hönnggerberg

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Makerspace Open Hours

Open Hours Zentrum FHK

Mon - Fri: 16:30 - 19:30

Sat: 12:00 - 15:30

Open Hours Hönggerberg HPZ

Mon - Fri: 16:30 - 19:30

Tools & Machines

Ready to get your hands dirty? Here’s a list of the tools, machines and materials available in the Makerspace. All ETH students are free to use the machines and only pay for the material.

Not sure about which tool to use or how to use it? Contact us and we can advise you on your project or put you in contact with an expert. And if you visit us during the Open Hours, our Makerspace Managers will be around to help you with your questions.

NOTE:

To use an advanced machine, you’ll need a special introduction course before getting started. Check out their individual pages for more information.

3D Printer FDM

Prusa I3 Mk3/Mk3S Filament Printer

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Volume 250 x 210 x 200 mm
Nozzle 0.4 mm
Minimum Layer Height 0.05 mm
Material PLA and PET. Special filaments on request.
Material costs are roughly CHF 0.04 per gram printed.

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Prusa FDM 3D Printer

3D Printer DLP

Prusa SL1

Direct Light Printing (DLP)
Volume 120 x 68 x 150 mm
Layer Height: 0.025 - 0.1 mm
Material 405nm Resin in different colors.
2 CHF Base fee and 0.15 CHF/g Print cost

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Prusa DLP 3D Printer

Lasercutter

Trotec Speedy 400

100 W CO2 Lasercutter
Table Size 1016 x 610 mm
Engraving and cutting up to 7 mm
Material MDF, Plywood, Acrylic (bought at the SPH)

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Lasercutter

Handheld CNC Router

Shaper Origin

Cut and engrave wood, foam or plastics with basically free workpiece size.

1.5 h Introductory workshop required!

Manual: Shaper Origin

Water Jet Cutter (HPZ)

HPZ: Protomax

Work area 300 x 300 mm
Max thickness 25 mm
Materials Metal, Carbon Fiber, Plastic, etc.

Introductory workshop required!

Drillpress (HPZ)

HPZ: Optimill Bf 20 Conventional

Drillpress with cross table
digital read out capable of precisely drilling metals like aluminum etc.

1.5 h Introductory workshop required!

Manual: Drillpress

Drillpress (FHK)

FHK: Alduro BM-14

up to Ø 16 mm drilling in steel
490 - 2510 rpm

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Metal Band Saw (HPZ)

HPZ: Promac Metal band saw

For cutting all kinds of metal
Max piece size 125 x 125 mm
Including a stop for repeated cuts

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Metal Bandsaw

Bandsaw for Wood

Holzkraft Bandsaw

For cutting wood, plastics and foam
Max height of parts 20cm

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Bandsaw

Miter Saw for Wood

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Miter Saw

Belt Sander for Wood

Big belt sander for sanding down wood

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Belt Sander

PCB Mill (HPZ)

HPZ: Bantam PCB Mill

Work Area 139.7 x 114.3 x 40.64 mm
Single or couble sided PCBs (bought at SPH)

Design and test your protoype PCB right here at the Makerspace

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: PCB Mill

Reflow Oven (HPZ)

HPZ: ZB2520HL

For SMD soldering

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Reflow Oven

Soldering equipment

Ersa soldering station with the necessary consumables is available for building electronic circuits. The consumables include cables, desoldering wick, heat-shrink tubing and more. All of those are for free. In addition the Makerspace is equipped with an oscilloscope, a signal generator and lab power supplies.

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour if you have questions how to use it.

Cutting Plotter

Fenta SL1300 Cutting Plotter

Cuts Vinyl and Textile Foils (bought at SPH)
Max cutting width 132 cm
Max cutting length unlimited

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Cutting Plotter

Textile Printing Press

Textile Printing Press to transfer textile foil onto your fabric.

Working Area 38x38 cm

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 5 min introduction.

Manual: Printing Press

Embroidery Machine

Elna Expressive 830

Computer controlled
Max embroiding area 200 x 280 mm
Mono or Multichromatic designs

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Embroidery Machine

Industrial Sewing Machine (HPZ)

HPZ: Pfaff 1183

Straight sticht only but through thick materials and very fast.

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Sewing Station

Vacuum Thermo Former

FormBox

For prototyping, molds, packaging, ...
Bed size 200 x 200 mm
Material PETG and HIPS (bought at SPH)

Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 15 min introduction.

Manual: FormBox

Small power tools

Cordless screwdriver
Power sander
Jigsaw
Dremel tool
Drilling machine
Small circular saw
Multi Cutter

Hand tools

Screwdrivers Wrenches
Pliers
Hammer
Saws
Sanding tools
Measuring tools
Cutting instruments

Other Equipment

Did not find what you are looking for? We collaborate with other machine shops at ETH to give students access to more advanced equipment. If you are interested to use a lathe or a CNC-Drill for metal, please let us know a bit more about your needs and we can see how we can help you. Come by the Makerspace during our open hours to discuss it further.

Other

Makerspace Material

We are working on putting a complete and ordered overview of all our material online.

For now, you can find a list of our material here: Material Makerspace Shop

Otherwise just come by the Makerspace to get more information about what materials we have in stock for you to use.

Makerspace Rules

User Declaration

The general rules and procedures of the Makerspace.

Safety Rules

The safety rules and procedures that must be observed.

General Introduction

A general introduction into the Makerspace.