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What is LU’s Makerspace?

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Our Makerspace is a place where students and staff have access to equipment (currently 3D printers and a vinyl cutter) and other technologies to explore materials and ideas. You can invent, create, repair, craft, discover, prototype, fabricate, innovate and tinker! We encourage student and staff collaboration in any field of study, designing and creating prototypes, and also to explore sustainability though repair (making replacements or parts).

Where is the Makerspace?

Currently located on the ground floor of Ivey Hall (the Library) in L002c. 

The MakerSpace is kept locked when not in use, or when unattended 3D printing is in progress. Ask at the Library Enquiries desk for a quick tour!

Who can use the Makerspace?

After booking a compulsory induction for the specific MakerSpace equipment of interest, all current staff and students of Lincoln University are welcome to book and make use of the equipment. Varying levels of induction are required and will depend on the technology or tools selected.

After the induction, you may separately book the equipment for the time required for your creation (instructions for booking equipment will be given after induction).  

Makerspace staff are not always available. To ensure support on specific equipment, you will need to book an induction.

Hours of operation and pickup times

The MakerSpace can be accessed, using a key issued from the Library Enquiries desk, during the hours listed below  (closed Public Holidays):

Day Hours
Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 10:30am - 5:00pm

Completed projects can be collected and paid for Sunday to Thursdays from the Library Enquiries desk.

Drop-in and Appointments 

Drop-in 1 - 3 pm each Monday to check the space out and begin your creative journey.  

Book an appointment for a more detailed introduction.

Will there be a cost?

You will be charged at the end of your project, based on the weight of the completed 3D print or the length of vinyl used. 

Material Cost
3D printing filament (total weight) 10 cents per gram (small projects under 20 grams will be free of charge)
600mm wide vinyl (total length) $1 per 100mm (small projects under 100mm will be free of charge)

Students will not be charged for course related projects if the lecturer has obtained prior approval from LTL, by emailing askltl@lincoln.ac.nz, to ensure the availability of staff, equipment and materials.

Failed jobs

LTL is not responsible for job failures due to user error, poor file quality, reliance on AI-generated designs or other technical issues and will be charged at the appropriate rate.

MakerSpace Policy

Users must abide by the MakerSpace Policy and LTL reserves the right to refuse any job request or cancel/terminate any projects that breach this policy and charge the appropriate rate.

MakerSpace equipment and instructions