Steamspace

Equipment

This is the equipment at Steamspace. It is available to Acadia University students, faculty, and staff. Browse the list below by category, or look up a specific item on the equipment search, which is a separate site.

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Equipment categories

Original Prusa MINI+ 3D printers on a wooden workbench

3D printers

Print 3D objects from digital models.

  • Original Prusa MINI+

  • Original Prusa i3 MK3

  • FlashForge Creator Pro

Matter and Form 3D scanner with a small white statue on its turntable

3D scanners

Scan physical objects to create digital 3D models.

  • Shining 3D Einstar handheld 3D scanner

  • Matter and Form V2 3D Scanner

  • Structure Sensor Mark II

  • Peel 2

Laser cutter with an engraved map of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, under its glass lid

Laser cutters

Cut, score, and engrave materials such as wood, acrylic, and cardboard.

  • Dremel DigiLab LC40

Hands guiding fabric through a Singer sewing machine

Textiles

Cut, sew, and embroider fabric and other materials.

  • Singer Heavy Duty 4423

  • Brother SE600

  • Cricut Maker

  • Brother ScanNCut SDX125

  • Rowenta steam iron

Sorting box of sensors, a remote, and other parts from an Arduino starter kit

Electronics

Build and test circuits, program microcontrollers, and solder components.

  • Aoyue soldering station

  • Hantek 6022BE USB oscilloscope

  • Digital multimeters

  • Helping hands

  • Arduino Uno and Mega 2560 starter kits

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+

  • Raspberry Pi Zero W

  • Sensor and motor kits

  • Robot car kits

Canon camera, zoom lens, and camera bag on a table

A/V studio

Record video and audio with cameras, microphones, and studio lights.

  • Canon EOS Rebel T6 with 75–300mm zoom lens

  • Insta360 X3

  • DJI Mavic Mini drone

  • Microphones (Blue Yeti, RØDE VideoMic GO)

  • LED video lights and ring light

  • Green screen

  • Tripods

  • Wacom Bamboo drawing tablet

Tool cabinet holding a DeWalt bag, tool cases, a heat gun, and glue

Tools

Hand and power tools for drilling, shaping, fastening, measuring, and assembly.

  • DeWalt 20V MAX cordless drill

  • Dremel 4300 rotary tool

  • Vaquform DT2

  • Heat guns

  • Glue guns

  • Hammers

  • Screwdrivers

  • Wrenches

  • Pliers

  • Clamps

  • Measuring tapes

  • Digital calipers

Shelves of craft supplies, including markers, paints, brushes, and a button maker

Crafts

Tools and supplies for button making, airbrushing, printmaking, jewellery, and other crafts.

  • Button makers (1 to 3 inch)

  • Airbrush and air compressor

  • Glass bottle cutter

  • 3Doodler 3D pens

  • Lino block printing kit

  • Leather craft kit

  • Jewellery-making supplies

Materials

Some equipment needs specific materials, supplied by Steamspace, to run safely.

Small starter projects are a good place to begin. If your project needs a lot of materials, talk with a SteamTeam member about your plans first. Larger projects may come with a contribution of your time to the space and materials costs.

Training

For many machines, including the 3D printers and laser cutter, a SteamTeam member needs to train you before you use them on your own. Tutorials on this site are for general reference and do not replace this training. Training happens in person at Steamspace whenever the space is open.