Proposal
Name:
Jupiter Campus Makerspace
FiscalYear:
2017
Audience:
Honors College
Submitter:
Ruest, Annina
Budget Manager:
Atkinson, Crystal A.
Project Manager:
Ruest, Annina J
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
O'Brien, William
Local IT:
Fernandez, Alberto
Dean:
Goldey, Ellen
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 0.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 0.00
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
What is a makerspace? A makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a facility (in this case on the FAU Jupiter campus library) for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools. These spaces help to prepare those who need the critical 21st century skills in a multitude of fields such as art, neuroscience, anthropology, molecular biology, women & gender studies, etc. By establishing a makerspace, students will have access to a wide range of equipment and tools that would otherwise not be available.
The FAU Jupiter Campus currently has no open-access rapid prototyping facilities for students to produce prototypes for research, class projects, or personal experiments. We envision these prototypes to be created digitally (including in VR) and then manifest as actual objects, whether they are printed on a 3d printer, cut out of paper or stitched into fabric.
In collaboration, Wilkes Honor College and the MacArthur Campus Library propose to install a makerspace for the purpose of giving FAU students access to rapid prototyping equipment such as 3D printers and VR equipment. Teaming up efforts between Wilkes Honors College faculty and the Library staff to develop and maintain the Jupiter makerspace has the potential of reaching a large audience within the Jupiter campus community as well as all other FAU students and faculty on other campuses (e.g. Harbor Branch, Boca, etc.).
There is precedent for makerspaces in university libraries. An example for this is The Foundry, a makerspace at the Fine Arts Library at the University of Texas at Austin: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/foundry. Another example for a library makerspace is makerspace in the Fayetteville Free Library in Fayetteville, NY which has been successfully operating since 2010.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The new space will address many curricular needs in Anthropology, Art, Chemistry, and Biology. Students in biology will print models of animal bones and other research prototypes. Anthropology students will 3D print scale models of artifacts from excavations underway on other continents (currently, free 3D model files are available). Students in Chemistry will print prototypes and use the electronics prototyping equipment to assemble low-cost testing equipment. Students in art will use all equipment to create new digital and analog art manifesting as electronic objects, artworks based in paper, as well as in wearable textile-based artworks.
The library is an ideal location for the proposed makerspace. Extended hours of the library will give students continual access to the Jupiter makerspace to work on projects, experimentation of prototypes, collaborations on assignments. Currently, the Jupiter library has a recording studio that students can reserve on an hourly basis; the proposed makerspace will be included in the current space reservation system that the library maintains. We propose to expand library resources available to students by developing a makerspace on the ground floor. We envision the makerspace as a place for students to complete class projects but also as a place to independently build skills. We would like the space to be used by as broad an audience as possible. Therefore, we are proposing both high-tech apparatuses and software that allow students to make professional quality work but also more introductory equipment such as a button maker. We believe that the button maker will provide a low threshold to entry into the makerspace for those who might not think of themselves as makers.
Facilities
The makerspace will be located in the southwest corner of the library on the first floor. To limit noise emissions from the makerspace, we propose the installation of two glass enclosures. In addition to noise mitigation, the glass enclosure will also enable library personnel to easily monitor activity in the makerspace. The proposed enclosure has been implemented by FAU before (please see quote in Supporting Documentation). Cost of enclosure: $11,928 (included is 10% increase to account for inflation from date of quote)
Hardware Requirements
Rationale
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The Makerspace is divided up into five areas : 3D printing, computer-based digital prototyping, digital paper & textile prototyping, and electronics prototyping. However, they are not separate entities: Students may for example print objects using a 3d printer and then solder a circuit in the electronics prototyping area to complete the object. Or, they may be using the sewing/embroidery machine to sew a circuit that they previously prototyped in the electronics prototyping area. As explained in the narrative, the button maker is designed as a low threshold or introductory activity to bring those to the makerspace that may not think of themselves as makers. All costs are rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
Budget
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3d printing
Price | Hardware item
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8099 | Makerbot Education Bundle with 3-year MakerCare Preferred Protection Plan. http://bit.ly/2A9GRFK
1150 | 50 spools of PLA filament http://amzn.to/2n6gP1c
Digital Prototyping
Price | Hardware item
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1050 | Dell Inspiron 5675 Desktop http://amzn.to/2n7GC8W
35 | Mouse, keyboard http://amzn.to/2hW0dnt
310 | 24” Dell Monitor P2418D. http://amzn.to/2AcKbO1
599 | HTC Vive (headset & controllers) http://amzn.to/2AfF5Rs
268 | 2 HTC Vive base stations http://amzn.to/2AzquDi
80 | Base Reality 76 Inch Adjustable VR Stand (to hold the base stations) http://amzn.to/2Ae8njq
250 | 2 Backup UPS and surge protector http://amzn.to/2AbrD3m
Digital Textile Prototyping
Price | Hardware item
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4999 | Janome Memory Craft 11000se sewing & embroidery machine http://amzn.to/2Ad9QX8
140 | 2xThreads for Janome http://amzn.to/2AAp0bT
80 | 10 x needle assortment for Janome http://amzn.to/2i9y5Rx
63 | 10 spools of conductive thread https://www.adafruit.com/product/641
Electronics Prototyping
Price | Hardware item
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340 | 2 Weller Digital Soldering Stations WESD51 http://amzn.to/2jqHeBB
45. | 4 soldering pads (2 plus 2 replacements) http://amzn.to/2Aag8Jm
105 | 30 Replacement tips for WESD51 http://amzn.to/2zH0yFP
14 | 2 solder fume absorber http://amzn.to/2iTj97c
50. | Replacement filters for fume absorber http://amzn.to/2k2YwZm
100 | Lead-free solder wire http://amzn.to/2n4thyj
50. | Desoldering wick http://amzn.to/2hU7Kmu
80 | Wire cutters http://amzn.to/2Bn02Kl
Digital Paper & Textile Prototyping
Price | Hardware item
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499 | Janome Artistic Edge digital Cutter http://amzn.to/2iSqXpt
88. | 4x Replacement blade sets for Janome artistic edge http://amzn.to/2jqcQHp
Workbenches & Storage
Price | Hardware item
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3600 | 2 Extra Large Mobile Demo Centers http://bit.ly/2jpNQAb
3280 | Mobile Maker Wood Top Workbench http://bit.ly/2AdMMYn
1460 | 2 Stools on casters http://amzn.to/2hTgOIh
Button Maker
Price | Hardware item
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135 | Button Maker http://amzn.to/2A7YHsH
Shipping Costs
200 | Expected shipping costs (most of the above will be covered by free shipping from vendors).
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27297 | Total
Software Requirements
Rationale
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Students come to the Wilkes Honors College from a variety of backgrounds: Robotics clubs, STEM high schools, AP Art to name just a few. The Wilkes Honors College is an interdisciplinary college and we are therefore expecting students to use the makerspace for a variety of purposes. Consequently, we are proposing acquiring a broad range of professional engineering and design software such as solidworks and Rhino. Also we request funds to purchase VR Make, an experimental tool that allows designers to sculpt in VR (virtual reality). All software will run on one computer (Dell Inspiron 5675) which features AMD Ryzen processors and is designed to run 3D design applications and VR software as listed below. All costs are rounded to the nearest dollar amount.
Budget
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Price. | Software
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495 | Rhino/Flamingo/Penguin/Bongo Bundle https://www.rhino3d.com/sales/north-america/United_States
3995 | SolidWorks standard http://www.catistore.com/sost.html
695. | SketchUp https://www.sketchup.com/buy/sketchup-pro
686.82 | Adobe Suite (3 year subscription) http://www.journeyed.com/item/Adobe/Creative+Cloud+for+Education/1571772 19.99 | MakeVR https://www.viveport.com/apps/23d40515-641c-4adb-94f5-9ba0ed3deed5
3000. | 3-year subscription to Autodesk Netfabb 3d printing software http://autode.sk/2iUPSsG
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8892 Total
Personnel Costs
Technology Intern
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Oversight and management of the equipment will be accomplished by Prof. Annina Ruest, Assistant Professor of Art. Additionally, a technology intern (paid) will offer orientations and workshops for students on a weekly basis. The technology intern will perform routine functionality tests on the machines and alert Prof. Annina Ruest if a machine needs to be serviced. Documentation and protocols will be developed to train future interns as well as reference materials for workshops. The proposed intern will work 8 hours/week at $12/hr during the semester. The position will start August 2018, re-hiring will occur on a semester basis (if necessary).
Other Costs
No costs other than the ones listed under Facilities, Hardware Reqs, Software Reqs, and Personnel Costs.
Timeline
May 2018 - Purchase of equipment, hiring of intern.
Summer 2018 - Facilities upgrade (installation of the glass enclosure) in the library.
August 2018 - Setup of equipment and training of intern.
August 2018 - May 2019 - Workshops/orientations for students as needed. Training of new intern if needed.
August 2019 - April 2021 - Workshops/orientations for students as needed. Training of new intern if needed.
August 2019 - April 2021 - Applications for outside funding. Workshops/orientations for students as needed. Training of new intern if needed.
Sustainability
Upon receipt and implementation of this grant, we plan to apply for additional external funding from the Hearst Foundation. By pursuing external funding, we plan to further develop and expand the Makerspace as well as education activities surrounding it. One model to follow is the makerspace at UT Austin which was funded by a grant from the Hearst Foundation (https://finearts.utexas.edu/feature/news/grant-supports-creation-makerspace-fine-arts-library).
Implementing Organization
The faculty at Wilkes Honors College will implement technology, the facility upgrade, as well as the training and scheduling of the intern. The library staff will run the reservation system (based on the existing reservation system for the recording studio). Minimal assistance will be needed from FAU OIT (Jupiter) office to set up software and connect the Dell PC to the University's Active Directories System.
Proposal Budget
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Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
Hardware One-Time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Hardware Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Software One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Software Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Personnel One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Personnel Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Other One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Other Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Totals |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
Supporting Documentation