We are a product design and development organization giving students the opportunity to pursue projects in a community that fosters innovation and creativity. Members work together in self-motivated teams, utilizing Makers’ resources, network and buy essay online cheap at https://cheap-papers.com/ to MAKE and inspire.
Makers UIUC believes in learning beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to providing our members with hands-on experience and real-world exposure, as well as the resources needed to succeed in developing projects they're passionate about. We believe everyone can create.
Makers UIUC understands that teamwork and networking is the heart of successful product development. Members from various backgrounds and disciplines merge in weekly and group-arranged meetings, where they work together in developing their ideas from the first to final stages. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing, brainstorming, conceptualizing, prototyping, resourcing, testing, and collecting feedback to improve their designs.
Designed a automated scanning machine to allow individuals to create miniature 3D printable models of themselves. This project was displayed at Engineering Open House 2015, and won 3rd place for "Most Innovative Exhibit". Currently working on improving the design. If you're interested in getting scanned, let us know!
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Our mission: Provide a simple and convenient way to keep bike seats (and butts) dry when it rains. Designing a compact bike seat cover, hoping to make riding around campus more enjoyable.
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This project is based on our passion for Nerf guns. We're designing a remote controlled, fully automatic, Nerf shooter. We'd like to keep this project open-ended so that there will be opportunities for expansions such as mounting the Nerf shooter on a turret, turning it into a sentry gun.
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Building a quadcopter with a frame entirely made up of 3D printed parts. Currently determining the optimal electronic components, and designing the CAD models around the chosen parts.
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This project is based on our interest with longboards. A lot of people on campus ride longboards to and from class so we wanted to find new and fascinating ways we can turn something we see everyday into something cool
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For those drowsy students who cannot focus in class, the Sleep Blocker will help you stay awake so you won't miss a thing due to sleep
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This project is to design an alternative to the regular drum pads. It will be more customizable and much better than your regular drum sets!
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Membership cards for all Makers UIUC members, made using our own design and 3D printed. The card has a gear chain, allowing the smaller gear (in our logo) to be rotated by the user's hand.
We're always looking for new ideas for projects. If you have something you want to make, tell us! We can help you find team members, resources, and provide you with anything else you may need to make it happen.
Submit your idea here!Cameron Alberg
Nick Denardo
Lawrence Elitzer
Chris Han
Sophia Pipathsouk
Joey Lund
