A makerspace in South Orlando
Part of my never ending quest to take care of MakerFX Makerspace as the Shop Czar is to do something about our lovely plastic folding tables and for the longest time I have wanted to replace them with something from Open Desk but currently their downloads section is shut off… No worries I’ll find something else andContinue Reading Lets Build a Conference Table!
MakerFX attends a number of outreach events. One of the purposes of these outreach efforts is to introduce people to different things we make and do at the space. I have liked the idea of a “Useless machine” but wanted to make something more elaborate and entertaining. We came across a plastic skull that hadContinue Reading Skull Useless Machine
On April 6 & 7th, the MakerFX Makerspace Power Racing Team loaded up 5 electric cars and headed to Maker Faire Miami for their first Power Racing Series exhibition race. We were joined by Andrea & Mike from MakeMIA Makerspace (and you might recognize them as part of the Witch Doctor team from Battlebots!) RoadContinue Reading MakerFX Power Racing Team races at Maker Faire Miami!
MakerFX members, along with other makers from ATMakers, Makers Hollow, MakeMIA, FamiLAB, and Tampa Hackerspace worked together under a crazy 3 week deadline to turn Alex’s wheelchair into an epic interactive Bumblebee costume as part of the Magic Wheelchair program Read about the build on the Make Magazine blog. Incredible makers doing incredible things! @MagicWheelchairContinue Reading Bumblebee, a Magic Wheelchair
For the past six years at Maker Faire Orlando, members of FamiLab have taught attendees how to solder with a cool little Makey pin with 2 self-flashing LEDs. We’ve been asked for more advanced soldering training, and we responded with the addition of a PIC-microcontroller-based board twinkling several LEDs, and with a switch that can beContinue Reading Advanced soldering training at Maker Faire Orlando 2017
Use your maker skills to get prepared for the upcoming 2017 solar Eclipse!
YOU are invited to our Grand Opening on June 9th! We will have light snacks, soft drinks, and party music 🙂 RSVP on Meetup, Facebook, or send us an email.