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Telstra Creator Space features an extensive range of industry-grade equipment and tools. All you need to do to start using them is to register and then complete the required training.
Not sure what equipment you need to use? Explore the information on this website or come in and speak to a Telstra Creator Space team member for guidance.
Areas
Telstra Creator Space has a number of specialised areas dedicated to different aspects of making. From idea through to finished product, there is an area in which you can work on each stage of your prototype’s development. All areas require General Maker Training to access, and some require further training.
General Maker
Ground floor, basement
The General Maker areas are for designing and building your early prototypes. There are whiteboards to plan and sketch designs, cardboard and glue for making mock-ups and hand tools like saws, drills and hammers for building prototypes.
You’ll also find drop-in design desks with dual monitors, docking stations and power available to finesse your CAD designs here. We are a hands on learning space, so please schedule your studying and zoom calls in study spaces around campus and away from our concierge area.
Required training: General Maker Training
Electronics
Ground floor, basement
The Electronics areas contain the equipment needed to make, test and analyse the electronic aspects of your projects as well as soldering rework stations.
Required training: Introduction to Electronics and Soldering
Wood Shop
Basement
The Wood Shop contains traditional wood working machines which can be used to cut, turn, sand and shape wood and plastics. These machines are all connected to a dust extraction system and have a trained staff member to assist in their correct and safe method of use.
Required training: Wood Shop
Metal Shop
Basement
The Metal Shop contains traditional metal fabrication machines for cutting, bending, drilling, grinding and assembling steel and aluminium structures.
Required training: Metal Shop
Machining
Basement
CNC machining
Accurately cut and form materials here with automated control and programming to bring your mock-up to life.
Required training: CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, CNC Router
Traditional machining
Accurately turn, mill, drill and bore various materials using conventional machining processes.
Required training: Manual lathe, Manual mill
Services
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3D printing
Any University of Melbourne student or staff member can submit jobs online to be 3D printed. Completed jobs can be collected from The Hive in the Telstra Creator Space foyer.
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Event support
Telstra Creator Space supports student clubs and faculty members to run hands-on events in the Space. Please email us with your ideas and we’d be happy to help host your event.
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Design fabrication review
Do you have a draft design or drawings but not sure how to bring it to life or do it in a sustainable way? Request a review with a Telstra Creator Space team member.
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3D scanning
Artec Leo and Artec Space Spider are available for use in Telstra Creator Space.