Digital Toolkit
This is a developing page, sourced from our conference attendees – add your favourite resources to the list here!
Useful Resources
- FabFoundation.org – Fab Labs
US non-profit organization that supports and promotes digital fabrication through a global network of Fab Labs
http://www.fabfoundation.org/index.php/fab-labs/index.html - Anderson, C. (2012). Makers – The New Industrial Revolution. 2nd ed.
London: Random House Business Books
Makers explores how new technologies like 3D printing are democratizing manufacturing, enabling individuals to turn ideas into products and drive a resurgence in real-world innovation and entrepreneurship.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makers-Industrial-Revolution-Chris-Anderson/dp/1847940676 - Dellot, B. (2015). Ours to Master: How makerspaces can help us master technology for a more human end.
This report is about our relationship with technology, and the potential for makerspaces to deepen this relationship.
http://www.conversationseast.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/RSAJ3881_Ours_to_master_report_11.15_WEB-copy.pdf - Gershenfeld, N. (2012). How To Make Almost Anything – The Digital Fabrication Revolution.
A new digital revolution in fabrication is enabling individuals to design and produce physical objects on demand, disrupting traditional models of business, aid, and education.
https://cba.mit.edu/docs/papers/12.09.FA.pdf - NODE (2024) – Make It Yourself: 1000 Useful Things to Make
Collection of 1000 projects to make – everything from arduino games consoles, furniture, and telescopes.
https://makeityourself.org/
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Indicators in your Organisation
Practical tools that support your EDI journey.
https://www.diversci.eu/staff/ - A Three-Step Guide to Equitable Makerspaces
Create an inclusive and equitable culture within your makerspace.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/a-three-step-guide-to-equitable-makerspaces - Inclusivity in Makerspaces
How we can make sure makerspaces are inclusive to all?
https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/makerspaces-for-learning/0/steps/94073 - Hackcessible
A make-a-thon that puts users at the heart of product design, led by students from the University of Sheffield.
https://hackcessible.co.uk/
Technical Resources
- Jigsaw SVG Generator
Generate jigsaw vectors for use with laser cutting.
https://draradech.github.io/jigsaw/index.html - Makercase
Laser-cut box generator
https://en.makercase.com/ - Scale Converter
To help when working at scale sizes. Great for Architects!
https://www.ginifab.com/feeds/cm_to_inch/scale_converter.html - ToolTrace
AI-powered tool shadowing for toolboxes.
https://tooltrace.ai
Suppliers
- RS Components
Stocks a range of electronic, electrical, and mechanical components.
https://uk.rs-online.com - Additive-X
3D printers, filament, and printing supplies.
https://www.additive-x.com - Filamentive
Recycled PLA filament on cardboard spools.
https://www.filamentive.com - Hobarts
Laser cutting supplies – laser plywood, recycled acrylic, engraving laminate.
https://www.hobarts.com