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Other tools:
- 3D Printers: These devices have a tremendous amount of PR value, so having them can create a "buzz" around the maker-space. Although 3D printers have the issues of being slow, using material that's a bit expensive, and needling to be closely monitored, they have created a groundswell of interest. (If you've heard the term MakerBot, it's just one brand name -- there are many 3D printers with different product names.)
- Laser Cutters: Using Inkscape and some new lower-end laser cutters can get expensive, particularly if you need to provide the extra ventilation required for a laser cutter. However, these tools are popular in maker-spaces to make acrylic enclosures for robotics, nice signs, and permanent words etched in whiteboard material.
- Arduino Boards: Arduino sells motherboards that can be programmed in so many ways. While they may require a bit more making than some of the pre-assembled kits, students who know how to program and more advanced makers are using these boards to create anything.
- Raspberry Pi: The Raspberry Pi is a mini-computer, and the hard drive is an SD card.
- Minecraft: Minecraft is a makerspace because there are apps that let you build in this world and then pull the 3D object out and print it. Minecraft EDU is a fantastic way to teach 3D space because it is so engaging. It also teaches computational thinking as students use "recipes" to create things.
- Many More: Making is not limited to such technology based or engineering projects only. Making can be cooking, sewing, knitting, crafting, sculpting, painting, music etc.