The Makerspace is an open and free workshop for all ETH students and ETH affiliated persons. In the Makerspace you are able to perform most types of standard prototyping and repairing work. The space is run by our talented Makerspace team.
The answer is almost EVERYTHING. From fixing your bike light to building a prototype for your project, we are capable of supporting almost any project. A list of available tools and machines can be found here.
We do have certain restrictions. For example we do not support projects that you do for your course if the institute already gives you access to a workshop for this very purpose (such as Architecture models or the Innovation project in D-MAVT). We also do not allow users to fabricate something with a commercial purpose (small-series production).
If you are not sure whether you can realize your project in the Makerspace, just talk to a Makerspace Manager or email us.
That is the way of putting it. We want to foster creativity and we want you to feel free to try something out that may not work the first time. That is the innovation process. Don’t be shy! Come by and start building something. If you are not sure what to build, you can join one of our community projects.
Getting started in the Makerspace is easy! You need:
A short general introduction is mandatory to use the Makerspace. Just come by during an open hour and ask a Makerspace Manager for it.
To use more complex machines (3D-Printers, Lasercutters, Drill Press, Bandsaw) you need a specific machine introduction.
Machine introductions are scheduled from Monday to Friday at 16:00 – 16:30 (just before the Makerspace open hours). You can also ask for it during the open hour, but we can't guarantee that the Makerspace Manager will have time to do it.
For further questions, just send us an email.
The hub gives you an overview you of your Makerspace profile. Find out which machines you are authorized to use, whether they are free, your Makerspace Cash balance, your transaction history, and more!
Useful Links:
How to use our Prusa i3 3D printers
How to use multiple materials in one print
How to use the Epilog Legend 36EXT lasercutters
How to use the Roland MDX 540 CNC mill
Table with the maximum stepover values
Toollibrary to use in Fusion 360
How to use the Curio Hobbyplotter
All components available in the Makerspace Electronics Shop.
All materials available for 3D-printing and lasercutting.
The general rules and procedures of the Makerspace.
The safety rules and procedures that must be observed.
A general introduction into the Makerspace.
