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* '''CO2 Lasers'''
* '''CO2 Lasers'''
** 🟢 '''[[OMTech_80W_CO2_Laser|OMTech 80W CO2 Laser]]''' (Red/Black) — Fully operational. Primary workhorse machine. 📄 [[OMTech_80W_CO2_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
** 🔴 '''[[OMTech_80W_CO2_Laser|OMTech 80W CO2 Laser]]''' (Red/Black) — Currently offline while ventilation work is completed for the CO2 area. 📄 [[OMTech_80W_CO2_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
** 🟡 '''130W CO2 Laser''' — Larger 4ft x 3ft bed; currently awaiting electrical hookup. Not yet available for use.
** 🟡 '''130W CO2 Laser''' — Power connected; awaiting ventilation before use. Not yet available. Larger 4ft x 3ft bed.
* 🟢 '''[[Noua_60W_MOPA_Fiber_Laser|Noua 60W MOPA Fiber Laser]]''' — Fully operational. Metal marking, engraving, and color marking on stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, ceramics, and stone. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 [[Noua_60W_MOPA_Fiber_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[Noua_60W_MOPA_Fiber_Laser|Noua 60W MOPA Fiber Laser]]''' — Fully operational. Metal marking, engraving, and color marking on stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, ceramics, and stone. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 [[Noua_60W_MOPA_Fiber_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[ComMarker_5W_UV_Laser|ComMarker Omni X 5W UV Laser]]''' — Fully operational. Engraving plastics, glass, and coated metals without heat damage. R5 Rotary attachment available for tumblers. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 [[ComMarker_5W_UV_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[ComMarker_5W_UV_Laser|ComMarker Omni X 5W UV Laser]]''' — Fully operational. Engraving plastics, glass, and coated metals without heat damage. R5 Rotary attachment available for tumblers. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 [[ComMarker_5W_UV_Laser|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
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* 🟢 '''[[Bambu_P1S|Bambu Lab P1S]]''' — Fully operational. Enclosed for engineering filaments. AMS compatible. 📄 [[Bambu_P1S|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[Bambu_P1S|Bambu Lab P1S]]''' — Fully operational. Enclosed for engineering filaments. AMS compatible. 📄 [[Bambu_P1S|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[Bambu_A1_Mini|Bambu Lab A1 Mini]]''' — Fully operational. Compact open-frame printer for smaller parts. 📄 [[Bambu_A1_Mini|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[Bambu_A1_Mini|Bambu Lab A1 Mini]]''' — Fully operational. Compact open-frame printer for smaller parts. 📄 [[Bambu_A1_Mini|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''[[Elegoo_Saturn|Elegoo Saturn (Resin)]]''' — Fully operational. MSLA resin printer for high-detail prints. ⚠️ PPE required nitrile gloves and eye protection mandatory. 📄 [[Elegoo_Saturn|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟢 '''Elegoo Centauri Carbon #1''' — Fully operational.
* 🟢 '''Elegoo Centauri Carbon #2''' — Fully operational.
* 🟢 '''Elegoo Centauri Carbon #3''' Fully operational.
* 🟢 '''Elegoo Centauri Carbon #4''' — Fully operational.
* 🟢 '''Elegoo Centauri Carbon #5''' — Fully operational.


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== Woodworking ==
== Woodworking ==


* 🟢 '''Table Saw''' — Fully operational. ⚠️ Safety orientation required before first solo use.
⚠️ '''Safety orientation required for all woodshop equipment.''' [https://www.joingrm.org/events Register for a Woodshop Safety Course →]
 
* 🟢 '''Table Saw''' — Fully operational.
* 🟢 '''Band Saw''' — Fully operational. Various blade widths available for curved cuts and resawing.
* 🟢 '''Band Saw''' — Fully operational. Various blade widths available for curved cuts and resawing.
* 🟢 '''Miter Saw''' — Fully operational. 12-inch sliding compound miter saw.
* 🟢 '''Miter Saw''' — Fully operational. 12-inch sliding compound miter saw.
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== UV Printing ==
== UV Printing ==


* 🟢 '''[[EufyMake_E1|EufyMake E1 UV Flatbed Printer]]''' — Fully operational. Full-color UV printing directly onto rigid and semi-rigid surfaces. White ink capable. ⚠️ Orientation required before first solo use. 📄 [[EufyMake_E1|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]
* 🟡 '''[[EufyMake_E1|EufyMake E1 UV Flatbed Printer]]''' — Currently being serviced; undergoing manufacturer cleaning and purge procedure. Check back before use. 📄 [[EufyMake_E1|Full Machine Wiki Guide →]]


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'''Questions or corrections?''' Contact staff at [mailto:info@joingrm.org info@joingrm.org] or flag it in the [[Talk:Equipment_Status|talk page]].
'''Questions or corrections?''' Contact staff at [mailto:info@grandrivermakerspace.org info@grandrivermakerspace.org] or flag it in the [[Talk:Equipment_Status|talk page]].

Latest revision as of 14:37, 12 May 2026

Equipment Status

This page shows the current operational status of equipment at Grand River Makerspace. Check here before heading in if you're planning to use a specific machine. Last updated by staff — see page history for revision dates.

Status Key:

  • 🟢 Operational — Ready to use
  • 🟡 In Progress — Being serviced, limited use, or coming soon
  • 🔴 Down — Not currently available

Laser Cutting & Engraving

  • CO2 Lasers
    • 🔴 OMTech 80W CO2 Laser (Red/Black) — Currently offline while ventilation work is completed for the CO2 area. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
    • 🟡 130W CO2 Laser — Power connected; awaiting ventilation before use. Not yet available. Larger 4ft x 3ft bed.
  • 🟢 Noua 60W MOPA Fiber Laser — Fully operational. Metal marking, engraving, and color marking on stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, ceramics, and stone. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
  • 🟢 ComMarker Omni X 5W UV Laser — Fully operational. Engraving plastics, glass, and coated metals without heat damage. R5 Rotary attachment available for tumblers. ⚠️ Use portable fume extractor near machine. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
  • 🟢 Diode Laser — Fully operational. Entry-level engraving on wood, leather, and some plastics.

3D Printing

  • 🟢 Bambu Lab X1-Carbon — Fully operational. Multi-color capable with AMS. Primary workhorse printer. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
  • 🟢 Bambu Lab P1S — Fully operational. Enclosed for engineering filaments. AMS compatible. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
  • 🟢 Bambu Lab A1 Mini — Fully operational. Compact open-frame printer for smaller parts. 📄 Full Machine Wiki Guide →
  • 🟢 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #1 — Fully operational.
  • 🟢 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #2 — Fully operational.
  • 🟢 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #3 — Fully operational.
  • 🟢 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #4 — Fully operational.
  • 🟢 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #5 — Fully operational.

CNC Routing


Woodworking

⚠️ Safety orientation required for all woodshop equipment. Register for a Woodshop Safety Course →

  • 🟢 Table Saw — Fully operational.
  • 🟢 Band Saw — Fully operational. Various blade widths available for curved cuts and resawing.
  • 🟢 Miter Saw — Fully operational. 12-inch sliding compound miter saw.
  • 🟢 Jointer — Fully operational. 6-inch jointer for flattening and squaring stock.
  • 🟢 Planer — Fully operational. Thickness planer; reduces boards to consistent thickness.
  • 🟢 Drill Press — Fully operational. Floor-standing; multiple bit sizes in shop.
  • 🟢 Router Table — Fully operational. Fixed router mount; various bit profiles available.
  • 🟢 Scroll Saw — Fully operational. Intricate cuts and decorative work.
  • 🟢 Disc/Belt Sander — Fully operational. Combined benchtop unit; various grits available.

UV Printing


Electronics

  • 🟢 Soldering Stations — Fully operational. Temperature-controlled stations; solder and flux available.
  • 🟢 Oscilloscope — Fully operational. Digital oscilloscope for signal analysis and debugging.
  • 🟢 Bench Power Supply — Fully operational. Variable DC supply for prototyping and testing.
  • 🟢 Heat Gun — Fully operational. For heat shrink, desoldering, and rework.

Crafts

  • 🟢 Cricut Maker — Fully operational. Cuts vinyl, paper, fabric, and thin materials. Cricut Design Space software.
  • 🟢 Heat Press — Fully operational. For HTV vinyl transfers and sublimation on fabric.
  • 🟢 Sewing Machines — Fully operational. Multiple machines available; basic supplies on hand.

Questions or corrections? Contact staff at info@grandrivermakerspace.org or flag it in the talk page.