Equipment Status

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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 β€” see page history for revision dates.

Status Key:

  • 🟒 Operational β€” Ready to use
  • 🟑 In Progress β€” Being serviced, limited use, or coming soon
  • πŸ”΄ Down β€” Not currently available

Laser Cutting & Engraving

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

3D Printing

  • 🟒 Bambu Lab X1-Carbon β€” Fully operational. Multi-color capable with AMS. Primary workhorse printer. πŸ“„ Full Machine Wiki Guide β†’
  • 🟒 Bambu Lab P1S β€” Fully operational. Enclosed for engineering filaments. AMS compatible. πŸ“„ Full Machine Wiki Guide β†’
  • 🟒 Bambu Lab A1 Mini β€” Fully operational. Compact open-frame printer for smaller parts. πŸ“„ Full Machine Wiki Guide β†’
  • 🟒 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #1 β€” Fully operational.
  • 🟒 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #2 β€” Fully operational.
  • 🟒 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #3 β€” Fully operational.
  • 🟒 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #4 β€” Fully operational.
  • 🟒 Elegoo Centauri Carbon #5 β€” Fully operational.

CNC Routing


Woodworking

⚠️ Safety orientation required for all woodshop equipment. Register for a Woodshop Safety Course β†’

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

UV Printing


Electronics

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

Crafts

  • 🟒 Cricut Maker β€” Fully operational. Cuts vinyl, paper, fabric, and thin materials. Cricut Design Space software.
  • 🟒 Heat Press β€” Fully operational. For HTV vinyl transfers and sublimation on fabric.
  • 🟒 Sewing Machines β€” 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.