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3D Printer Kit

Alumni

DIY Build

Art, culture and entertainment

Community empowerment

Consumer goods

Education

Hardware Engineering & Robotics

Software Engineering

Advanced

Digital Fabrication

Electronics
The Project 3D Printer Kit aims to provide Makerspace users with an instruction manual for constructing a 3D printer using materials available at SPH Makerspace. The manual will detail the specific SPH machines and tools required for the assembly. Additionally, it will guide users on how to acquire components not stocked in the Makerspace shop, such as extruders and electronic boards. This project aims to offer ETH students a platform for learning about and delving into 3D printer design....
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Acrylic LED Sign

DIY Build

Intermediate

Gift Ideas

Electronics
Combine laser cutting and soldering into a custom LED sign. Make an interesting sign that can be fully customized to say whatever you want it to. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 40Time to build: 90min What you do This project guides you through engraving your custom sign unto an acrylic sheet. After you will laser cut and assemble the base where the LED's for lighting up the sign will be housed. How to start Press the get started button below.Read through the instructions.Ensure all prerequisites are met.Start making in the Makerspace and ask for help during Support Hours....
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Laser Cut Egg Lamp

DIY Build

Intermediate

Easter

Electronics
Make your own egg shaped lamp for Easter. This project teaches you how to combine laser cutting and soldering to create home decor. General Information Costs for the materials: CHF 7Time to build: 90min What you do This project guides you through the laser cutting and assembling of the outer shell of the lamp, as well as soldering the electronics for your own piece of home decor. How to start Press the get started button below.Read through the instructions.Ensure all prerequisites are met.Start making in the Makerspace and ask for help during Support Hours....
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Macropad with Raspberry Pi

DIY Build

Intermediate

Gadgets

Electronics

IOT - Internet of Things
Make a custom macropad with all the shortcuts you need. This project will teach you how to combine 3D printing and your electronics knowledge to create a useful tool for your computer. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 9Time to build: 60min What you do This project guides you through building a custom macropad with a Raspberry Pi Pico—a small, programmable keyboard that can run shortcuts and commands for tasks like editing, coding, or gaming. The Pico acts as the microcontroller, with mechanical switches wired to it and programmed using Thonny. How to start Press the get started button below.Read through the instructions.Ensure all prerequisites are met.Start making in the Makerspace and ask for help during Support Hours....
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Plant IoT Sensor

DIY Build

Beginner

Household

Electronics

IOT - Internet of Things
Learn to make your own plant moisture sensor and connect it to a simple overview. This project will teach you how to use your electronics knowledge to create a useful tool for your household. General Information Costs for the materials: CHF 6.60Time to build: 30min What you do This project aims to monitor the moisture level of a plant to prevent both dehydration and overhydration. Through the use of a capacitive soil sensor we can measure the humidity/moisture level in the plant’s soil and present it in a real-time custom dashboard. That way, we can also set up automatic notifications to water the plants when needed. How to start Press the get started button below.Read through the instructions.Ensure all prerequisites are met.Start making in the Makerspace and ask for help during Support Hours....
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