Makerspace FAQ

The makerspace is located on the third floor of the Hayden Library, room 310.

Please check the library hours page for current Makerspace hours.

Schedule a makerspace appointment online. Once you have made a reservation you will get an email confirming it has been submitted. Please wait for the follow-up email confirming or denying your request. We recommend making an appointment 24 hours ahead of time to assure the space is available.

Reasons for being denied can vary, but some examples may be lack of staff, equipment being down or inactive status with the university. All users must be a current ASU affiliate to use the services. If you have any further questions, please contact us.

Most of our appointments are limited to two patrons per reservation. If you are interested in bringing a larger group, please contact us to discuss alternative options.

You are able to schedule appointment times for sessions of 30 to 90 minutes. Please arrive as close to your start time as possible. Late arrivals will still end at the appointed time. If you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel your reservation. This will help to open that slot for other users. Too many no shows may result in future reservations being denied.

Please, no food in the space. We also ask that any liquids are in a re-sealable container to avoid spilling. Make sure to clean up and turn off any tools used. We ask that the room be in the same condition as when you arrived. Do not move anything without permission, we are happy to assist with any accommodations needed.

The podcast studios are not to be used for Zoom appointments, interviews or classes. We would also like to remind you that these rooms are not study rooms. If they are not being used for their intended purposes, we will ask you to leave.

Use the 3D print request form to submit your prints. If you have issues submitting your print, please set up a 3D print consultation. We strongly suggest that you set up a consultation before you submit a print for the first time. This will help to expedite the print process and will, hopefully, get your print to you quicker.

The makerspace has several types of 3d printers available. We have a Makerbot replicator 5th generation, Makerbot replicator plus, Raise3D Pro2Plus, and an Ultimaker 3 and 5. Please be aware that due to maintenance or other issues, not all the machines maybe available. Please make a 3D consultation to learn more about these printers.

We have been lucky to be able to print a variety of prints, from 3D art projects to 3D renderings of a 2D item, we have seen many things go through here.

The makerspace would like to remind you that we print at our discretion. While we will print many things, we will not print weapons or parts of weapons. Examples are guns or parts of guns. This includes items that resemble guns, like water guns or Nerf items. We do not print blade or sword pieces, even if they are for a costume. If you have questions regarding this, please contact us.

3D printing are available for all current ASU students, faculty and staff. The makerspace has a limited supply of filament that we will provide for learning purposes. This limit is currently at 250 grams per patron. For larger projects and specialized prints we ask that you supply your own filament. Please contact us for recommendations.

You can stop by the Makerspace to pick up your print. A 3D consultation is not necessary, unless you are planning on using our tools to clean up the print. Please check the library hours page for more information.

Due to many different factors, including the number of projects in the queue, machine availability and size of the print, we cannot guarantee your project will be completed by a specific time. We suggest that you submit your prints early. Please remember, prints for class projects will be prioritized over personal prints.

The Makerspace holds various workshops at different times during the semester. For the latest information on upcoming workshops check the makerspace page. Registration is required and capacity is limited. A full list of workshops are available through the ASU Events page.

We encourage people of all skill levels to join our workshops. Beginners are always welcome. At this time, only current ASU affiliates such as faculty, staff and students are able to attend.

We currently have workshops that teach the basics of our services such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and sewing. Materials are provided for learning purposes.