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3D Printer Kit
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....
Acrylic LED Sign
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....
Chocolate Bunny
Learn how to combine 3D printing and our vacuum thermoformer to make your own chocolate molds. Create your own chocolate bunny. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 7Time to build: 60min What you do This project will guide you through preparing a model for usage as a positive for a chocolate mold then printing it. You will then use the vacuum thermoformer to make your own chocolate molds. Afterwards you can make your own chocolates in whatever form you might want. 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....
Cookie Cutters
Learn to 3D Print your own cookie cutters. Make your first self made kitchen utensils and make unique cookies. Start to fill your house with your own creations. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 3Time to build: 60min What you do We provide a variety of Christmas themed cookie cutter 3D models from which you can choose to print what you like. This way you can get started printing your own kitchen supplies. 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....
DLP Printed Christmas Ornaments
Print Christmas ornaments with our DLP printers. They allow for detailed Prints in gorgeous colors. Learn to make your own Christmas decor in our Makerspace. General Information Costs for the materials: CHF 1Time to build: 120min What you do We provide you with different ornaments to choose from. After slicing them, you simply have to 3D print them and finish them up with some processing. 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....
Easter Eggs Sachet
This project will teach you how to sew a basic drawstring bag and add details with the cutting plotter. Learn simple sewing and combine it with cutting out stickers. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 3Time to build: 40min What you do This project guides you through sewing your own little bag for Easter eggs with creative graphics. Perfect for gifting or as Easter decor, these sachets add a special handmade touch to any occasion. 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....
Lasercut Christmas Coasters
Use the laser cutter to make cork coasters. Learn to make this simple Christmas gift in our Makerspace. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 2Time to build: 10min What you do We provide you with a template file for a Christmas themed coaster. You are free to adjust the design to fit your needs. Using the modified file you can then cut out any number of your own custom coasters. 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....
Lasercut Christmas Ornaments
Laser cut your own Christmas ornaments and give your Christmas tree a custom touch. Learn to use our laser cutter to make house decor. General Information Costs for the Materials: CHF 7Time to build: 20min What you do We provide you with a variety of ornament files from which you can choose to laser cut whichever one you like. Then you need to use the laser cutter to cut out the individual shapes. Lastly you can assemble them into beautiful Christmas ornaments. 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....
Lasercut Egg Lamp
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....
Macropad with Raspberry Pi
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....
Plant IoT Sensor
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....
Wooden Bunny Stand
Use the shaper origin to make your own decorative bunny stand perfect for Easter. Get accustomed to our wood working studio with this simple project. General Information Costs for the materials: CHF 10Time to build: 180min What you do This project will get you started using the Shaper Origin. Using it you will make a base and a bunny shape as well as engrave its details. After sanding everything smooth you have a perfect easter themed decor piece to take home with you. 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. ...