Trainings for the Makerspace equipment is provided in a hybrid format to ensure your safety and basic knowledge to use the equipment.
Our Courses typically include two parts for most equipment:
- Online Safety & Basic Use course on Canvas
- In-person assessment with a Makerspace staff member
Once the in-person assessment is complete, you will be provided access by Makerspace staff through your Rutgers ID card.
Click on the links below to get started (NetID sign-in required).
Access Equipment
- Access to the equipment will be granted via your Rutgers ID card.
- Access is provided on an individual basis.
- Safety and basic use training is required. Experienced users may have training requirements waived.
Rutgers ID Cards
If your ID card was issued prior to March 2018, you will need to obtain a new ID card to manage your training completion at the Makerspace.
New ID Card Info | ID Card Locations | To update your picture
Safety & Basic Use Training Offerings
Est. Duration
Hands On: 30 Minutes Online: 30 - 60 Minutes
3D Printing Self Service
Access to the Self Service 3D Printing
Est. Duration
Hands On: 30 Minutes Online: 40 - 60 Minutes
Woodshop 1: Safety & Basic Use
Basic Woodshop Tools & Equipment
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Est. Duration
Hands On: 30 Minutes Online: 30-45 Minutes
Woodshop 2: Advanced Tools
Jointer, Planer, Shaper, Hand Router
Est. Duration
Hands On: 45 Minutes *Includes machining time Online: 60-90 Minutes
Woodshop 3: Shopbot CNC
Shopbot CNCs - 2'x4' & 8'x4'
Est. Duration
Hands On: 30 Minutes *Includes machining time Online: 15-45 Minutes
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Universal PLS 6.75
Est. Duration
Hands On: 30 Minutes *Includes machining time Online: 30-45 Minutes
UV Printing
Roland LEF-12i
Est. Duration
Hands On: N/A Online: 45-60 minutes
CNC Graphics Cutters
Roland GS-24 and Sillhouette Cameos
Est. Duration
Hands On: 10-20 minutes Online: 45-60 minutes
Embroidery
Brother Entrepreneur Pro X
Est. Duration
Hands On: N/A Online: 45-60 min
Textiles
Domestic Sewing Machine, Serger and Hand Stitching.
Est. Duration
Hands On: 10 minutes Online: 20-30 minutes
Mat Cutter and Framing
Wizard CMC 9000
Est. Duration
Hands On: N/A Online: 45-60
Electronics
Soldering, Electronics Repair, PCB Design
Online Workshops
Est. Duration
Hands On: N/A Online: 30-45 Minutes
3D Printing: Introduction & Design Workshop
Online Workshops