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Eugene Maker Social: Toy Night

The first Eugene Maker Social was a big success, so we’re making it a regular event.  The second one is scheduled for April 9th at North Bank.  Come join us, hang out, eat, drink.  This time, let’s all bring something we made and show it off. Eugene Maker Social Thursday,...

Eugene Maker Faire: Call for Makers

It’s time to get ready for Eugene Maker Faire. We have just four short months to get our projects ready for show ‘n’ tell. Eugene Maker Space will be a big contributor to the Faire this year, as always. There will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer. Eugene Maker Faire...

The first-ever Eugene Maker Social

You’re invited to join Eugene Maker Space for the Eugene Maker Social. Eat and drink. Hang out with your fellow makers. Talk about geeky stuff. Eugene Maker Social Thursday, February 26 6:00 PM Falling Sky Pour House and Deli 790 Blair Blvd. Eugene, OR

MakesGiving: Fall Project Expo

Eugene Maker Space Invites You to Visit MakesGiving: Fall Project Expo Our Semi-Annual Show & Tell/Open House When: Saturday November 15, 2014 at 11:00 to 4:00Where: 687 McKinley Street, Suite #2Come see what we’re building now:Laser Cutters! Vacuum Tables! 3D Printers! Segways and More!

Second Annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ Competition!

  We are pleased to announce the second annual Eugene Punkin’ Chunkin’ competition! The competition is put together by Eugene Maker Space and hosted by The Science Factory. If you didn’t make it to last year’s contest, you missed some amazing contraptions and some pretty incredible pumpkin launches. Just watch the...

Eugene Mini Maker Faire 2014

  The Science Factory hosted the third annual Eugene Mini Maker Faire on June 7, 2014. Eugene Maker Space was there again making bracelets and soft circuits, as well as teaching people to solder. We also brought a bunch of member projects to show off. Team Low Earth Orbit setup...

An Upcycled Soda Can turned into a Pinwheel

Last weekend I stopped down at EMS to work on a quick project.  I’ve seen soda/beer can art before but I’ve never made anything myself.  My original idea was to build an airplane but I ultimately decided to go with a pinwheel for simplicity’s sake.  I did some basic research...

New Raspberry Pi formfactor

For anyone interested who missed the announcement, the Raspberry Pi foundation has announced their new ‘Compute Module’.  It’s a full Raspberry Pi in a formfactor very similar to a laptop memory card.  All of the interfaces and power and everything is access via pins and it’s designed for people wanting...