Seattle Makers

Maketeers, members, and robots are hard at work at Seattle Makers.  Check out a specific project below, or read the entire update here.

Contents:
Putting the “space” in makerspace: new space-themed laser-cut projects
Printing power: A prototype turbine to harness wind energy
Leaf it to the lasers: laser-etched glass and floral designs

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Exciting projects are underway at the makerspace.  Check out what our members are making and learn how you can get involved!  Pick a subject below or read the entire update.

Contents:
Lend a hand: how you can support the makerspace
Seeing double: new laser stations with video feeds
Mini me? More like “life-size me”: making a life-size dress form
Making mountains into molehills: cutting topographical maps on the CNC
Not your grandma’s Mandalorian: making a helmet out of EVA foam

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We know it’s a little weird to hear from us on a Thursday, but we ARE a little weird, so it’s very on brand for us.  So much has been going on, we couldn’t wait until next week to share!  Take a look below or read the entire update here.

Contents:
C-N-C is easy as 1-2-3: the latest members to be certified
This one goes to 11 111 (PSI): our first commercially successful product
Good vibes: a variable frequency drive joins the space
Re-filament holders: 3D printer filament gets an upgrade

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Today is the last day to take advantage of our re-opening/anniversary sale!

To welcome you back to the makerspace, we’ve created radically new membership plans, from $0 to $1000 that give you more value, and many more options!

But wait, there’s more!

We are offering an anniversary sale until midnight on August 31, so buy a membership now and lock in the special pricing!!

Read all the details in our latest update here.

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A happy Tuesday from your friendly neighborhood makerspace!  We’re counting down to the end of August and the end of our first-ever membership sale.  Don’t miss out – learn more (and get some inspiration from current members) in our latest newsletter!

CONTENTS:
Marvelous making from our members: check out our members’ latest projects
Sale-abrate good times, come on!: 6 days left on our membership SALE

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Hello makers and happy Tuesday!

Being open again feels like finally coming up for (HEPA-filtrated) air and we are overjoyed to see (the top half of) some of your faces back in the makerspace.  Check out the latest from the recently re-opened space below, or read the entire update here.

Contents:
Eyes on the Prize: watch 3D prints on our machines from home
Can’t Touch This: contact-free pick-ups of prints and cuts
Members Making Memories (and Things): the latest projects
Something Worth…

Hello makers!  Another week is coming to a close which means… that’s right: another opportunity to check out what’s going on at your favorite re-opened makerspace!

Check out the following on our latest newsletter or read the whole thing here.

Contents:

The Teacher Becomes the Student: our new online laser certifications
A Song to Remember: members collaborate on a music box
New Membership Plans on Sale Now: our first ever SALE on new memberships

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Maker community!  We have two HUGE announcements for you!  Check them out in our latest update!

Contents:

Our Grand (re)Opening: starting on August 3!
Brand-spanking-new Memberships: our first ever SALE on new memberships!

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Live, from your friendly neighborhood makerspace, we have all sorts of fun updates for you.  From fitted face masks to remote team building to blood donations to handwashing station updates, there’s something for everyone.  Check out the details below or read the entire update!

Contents:

Blood donations: sign up to donate blood across the street from the makerspace
Making the (laser) cut: new laser-cut fitted face masks are available on our website
Social distanced learning:  sign up for one of…

Moving forward, all g-code files for printing at Seattle Makers will be created using PrusaSlicer.

PrusaSlicer is a free, powerful slicer that can also be extremely easy to use for all skill levels. This means you can experiment slicing at home before sending in your STL file, and get an idea of materials/time usage. Anyone can download it and with basic training, get a reasonable estimate on time to print.

Quick Print

1. Import into PrusaSlicer
2. Select settings
3. Export G-Code
   • If using a Seattle…