DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Colorado" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Colorado</span></a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Libraries</span></a> and the ‘economy of sharing’</p><p>An ode to the palace of the people </p><p>By Kaylee Harter - Apr. 9, 2025 </p><p>"Visit one of BPL’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makerspaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makerspaces</span></a>, a feature that’s become a staple in many libraries, and you can use <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/3DPrinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrinters</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/looms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>looms</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutters</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScreenPrinting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScreenPrinting</span></a> equipment and more. </p><p>" 'It’s a collaborative learning environment,' Farnan says. 'We’re learning together. If you were to go into the makerspace today and ask, like, ‘I’m thinking about doing this,’ then they would say, ‘I don’t know how to do that, but let’s figure it out.’ </p><p>" 'That is inherently resilient.'</p><p>"He recalls a blind artist who came in with a unique challenge: 'She wanted to be able to see her drawings.' </p><p>" 'They worked with her with 3D printers, with the laser cutters and that kind of thing, in order to transfer her drawings into dimensional objects, because they were abstractions, so that she could then see them with her fingers.'</p><p>"Despite the always expanding array of programming and services, the books themselves — and literacy for all ages — are ever important."</p><p><a href="https://boulderweekly.com/special-editions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">boulderweekly.com/special-edit</span><span class="invisible">ions/libraries-and-the-economy-of-sharing/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SharingEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SharingEconomy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CircularEconomy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LibraryOfThings</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakerSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakerSpace</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BoulderCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BoulderCO</span></a></p>
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DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatertownMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WatertownMA</span></a> - Watertown's "<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LibraryOfThings</span></a>" offers creative <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/workspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>workspace</span></a>. Here's a look inside.<br> <br>Story by Jordyn Jagolinzer</p><p>"The library in Watertown, Massachusetts is providing the tools and a space for people to get creative and learn new skills.</p><p>" 'A lot of libraries have started a 'library of things' collection, but they don't have necessarily a space to allow people to just make and create and build community,' Watertown Public Library director Kim Hewitt said. 'We have a big Hatch-maker space and that was one of the first in the area.'</p><p>"The 'Hatch' facility on Summer Street is right around the block from the main library. The workshop is stocked with tools, materials and expertise for everyone to learn in a venue that fosters <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/creativity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>creativity</span></a>.</p><p>"We have scraps of material to play around with, the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SewingMachines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SewingMachines</span></a>, or create something, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JewelryMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JewelryMaking</span></a>. It doesn't have to be prescriptive. You can go there and see what appeals to you," Hewitt said.</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Hatchspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hatchspace</span></a> is a standout amongst similar programs in Massachusetts, and it just celebrated it's tenth birthday. It has <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ButtonMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ButtonMakers</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutters</span></a>, and even <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/3DPrinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>3DPrinters</span></a>.</p><p>"Talented expert volunteers are on hand to assist patrons with their projects, which is how Seth Deitch first started making things in the space.</p><p>" 'We're very lucky to have the people that we have who volunteer here. Many of them are extremely talented. Lots of people with advanced degrees,' Deitch said.</p><p>"Hatch also offers workshops that more and more people in the community are getting involved in.</p><p>" 'It's nice having a space for the entire community that's free to come to and work at,' Deitch said. 'Nowadays, people spend a lot of their time staring at screens, not enough working with their hands.'</p><p>"The best part is, anyone in the state can get in on the fun.</p><p>" 'As long as you're a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Massachusetts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Massachusetts</span></a> resident, you can get a library card at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatertownPubliclibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WatertownPubliclibrary</span></a>,' said Ran Cronin, the library's access services supervisor.</p><p>"The library is hoping to expand the Hatch space. It also has one of the largest English language-learning programs, called <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProjectLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProjectLiteracy</span></a>, which serves 900 students per year."</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/watertown-s-library-of-things-offers-creative-community-workspace-here-s-a-look-inside/ar-AA1Cfel3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-us/news/us/watertow</span><span class="invisible">n-s-library-of-things-offers-creative-community-workspace-here-s-a-look-inside/ar-AA1Cfel3</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunitySpaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySpaces</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MakerSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MakerSpace</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ESL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ESL</span></a></p>
Make:<p>Join <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://chaos.social/@ishotjr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ishotjr</span></a></span> and a panel of special guests 🚨 TONIGHT!!! 🚨 as we dive deep to explore the coolest high-tech digital <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fabrication" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fabrication</span></a> tools for your <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/workshop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>workshop</span></a>, from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutters</span></a> to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/3Dprinters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>3Dprinters</span></a> to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CNC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CNC</span></a> machines! Register now for our V92 <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LaunchParty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaunchParty</span></a>! 🥳</p><p><a href="https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/dive-into-digital-fabrication-at-our-live-make-magazine-volume-92-launch-party/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">makezine.com/article/maker-new</span><span class="invisible">s/dive-into-digital-fabrication-at-our-live-make-magazine-volume-92-launch-party/</span></a></p>
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Cassian [main]<p>Someone at our makerspace is struggling with the laser cutter, and it's a problem I've never run into before, I've never seen anything like it - so I thought I'd ask here and check if anyone has any clues.</p><p>They're trying to make boxes using this box generator: <a href="https://boxes.hackerspace-bamberg.de" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">boxes.hackerspace-bamberg.de</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> The box shapes export as SVGs.</p><p>The laser cutter is a HPC LS3060 with 50W CO2 laser, connected to the makerspace laptop with a USB cable.</p><p>And the laser cutter software is Lightburn on Windows. The files end in ".lbrn2".</p><p>Basically, everything looks perfect in Lightburn, including in preview. But when they go to cut, even when each individual shape is in a different layer, the laser will put extra cuts in or randomly move off at a strange angle and make cuts that aren't in the Lightburn file. (See photos of errors attached.)</p><p>Have you ever seen anything like this? If so, did you ever work out the cause?</p><p>Edit: FIXED! We emailed the people who sold us the laser cutter, and they suggested we check whether our makerspace member was "streaming" the cutting from the laptop with the controls in Lightburn, or if they were sending the file to the laser cutter first and then directly cutting from the laser cutter UI. The member was "streaming" it from the laptop (pressing "start" in Lightburn on the laptop), which apparently can cause these kinds of problems. When they switched to sending the file to the laser cutter and pressing "start" on the laser cutter buttons, it fixed the problem completely and instantly. :)</p><p><a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Lightburn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lightburn</span></a> <a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/LaserCutting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutting</span></a> <a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/LaserCutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutters</span></a> <a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/LaserCutter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LaserCutter</span></a></p>
Anool Mahidharia<p>Doing a Blinky Name Badge making workshop at <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/HackPGH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HackPGH</span></a> in <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Pittsburgh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pittsburgh</span></a> <br> I'm doing this pro Bono and my attempt at supporting the local maker space and community. <br>Please spread the word, all ye <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/yinzers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>yinzers</span></a> <br><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PewPew" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PewPew</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/lasercutters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lasercutters</span></a> involved !</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://hackaday.social/@hackaday" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>hackaday</span></a></span> </p><p>members.hackpgh.org/event-5912151</p>
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