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Maker Shed: Arduino | Raspberry Pi | 3D Printers | Microcontroller Kits. DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers. MaKey MaKey: An Invention Kit for Everyone - Buy Direct (Official Site) Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting (Craft: Projects): Syuzi Pakhchyan: 9780596514372: Amazon.com. Arduino - HomePage. Cubelets. Matthew Hamilton, It director at Anythink libraries | SlideShare.

A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources. "There were more than 135 million adult makers, more than half of the total adult population in America, in 2015. " What is a makerspace? You’ve no doubt been hearing that word more than a few times over the past several years. Makerspaces, also called hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs, are collaborative spaces where people gather to get creative with DIY projects, invent new ones, and share ideas. Since the first official makerspace convened six years ago in a library in upstate New York, libraries have remained an ideal setting for makerspace events across the country. Many offer community resources like 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies, and more.

The idea of a communal creative space has only gained momentum and become increasingly popular over the years, and the makers’ movement shows no signs of slowing down. There were more than 135 million adult makers, more than half of the total adult population in America, in 2015. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) Denhac | The Denver Hackerspace. Makerspace | Creating a space for young makers and educators.