Lending
The Selma D. and Stanley C. Hollander Makerspace has a variety of equipment available for check out from cameras, to sewing machines, to micro controller electronic starter kits. All items can be checked out by students, faculty, staff, and the public!
Equipment can be checked out and returned at the Makerspace or the MakeCentral: Service Desk in person during their open hours. Please return items prior to the service point closing.
Description
The Nikon Z50 is a DX-format mirrorless digital camera revolving around the versatile Z Mount. Mirrorless cameras have fantastic features such as a digital real time view finder, easier manual focusing, and is great for both photos and video. For photographers, the Z50 features a 20.9MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 6 image processor, which allows you up to 11fps, a reliable 209 point AF system with eye detection, and great low-light performance with up to ISO 51200. When shooting video, UHD 4K is supported up to 30 fps and full HD up to 120 fps for slow-motion. This kit includes two different lenses for close up and distance use cases.
Use with
Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod, Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod 2+, RGB 2 Light Studio Kit
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Description
Check out these SD cards with any of our cameras to transfer your photos to your computer after use.
Use with
Any of our cameras, Zoom H4n Recorder
Description
Combine powerful processing and a 24.2-megapixel sensor with a great 18-135mm lens for intense results. A wide ISO range, up to 7 fps shooting and 1080p video ensure you have everything you need in this Canon EOS 80D for fabulous photography.
Use with
Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod, Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod 2+, DSLR Video Kit, RGB 2 Light Studio Kit
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Description
A wide ISO range, up to 7 fps shooting and 1080p video ensure you have everything you need to get started with the Canon 70D. The monitor's vari-angle design also enables efficient shooting and viewing from both high and low angles and an anti-reflective, smudge-resistant coating allows for clear well-detailed viewing.
Use with
Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod, Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod 2+, DSLR Video Kit, RGB 2 Light Studio Kit
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Description
Enables sophisticated zoom control while filming, with a thumb rest for enhanced handheld shooting.
Use with
Canon 80D DSLR Camera
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Important Information
Looking for the DSLR Video Kit? These items are now available individually.
Description
Adding a tripod to when taking pictures is a great way to give your photos a professional look. The adjustable legs and rotating ball head offer stablilty for a multitude of angles and viewpoints.
Use with
DSLR Video Kit, Canon 70D or 80D, Nikon Z50
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Description
The HERO10 GoPro is waterproof up to 33 feet with a scratch-resistant lens for any adventure. Take fantastic photos and videos with a 23MP sensor for photos and 2.7K. View what you are recording with either the front or rear facing screens, a fantastic option for vlogging or streaming. Enjoy HyperSmooth stabilization and sharp resolution to flawlessly capture the moment.
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Important Information
The GoPro has in camera storage. Be sure to transfer your files then delete them from the device before returning.
Description
The GoPro MAX 360 Action Camera packs a lot of features in a small but tough case which is waterproof up to 16 feet! Take spherical 5k video, take a panoramic shot without actually moving the camera, record in real time or slow mo, and pick from four lens sizes: narrow, linear, wide, and max SuperView for wide shots. This camera also features hyper smooth stabilization and horizon leveling with GPS and motion sensors. Record amazing audio as well with its six-channel 360 degree audio capture.
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Important Information
The GoPro has in camera storage. Be sure to transfer your files then delete them from the device before returning.
Description
Enhance your next photoshoot with this studio light kit! With full RGB capability, you can set the mood in your photos with custom colors and adjust the light intensity with 0-100% dimming, all from your phone!
Use with
Vanguard Alta Pro Tripod, Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ Tripod, Canon 70D or 80D, DSLR Video Kit
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Important Information
Download GVM App to gain color and dimming control. Available for both Apple and Android
Description
The VideoMic GO is a high-quality on-camera microphone for capturing crisp, directional audio for vlogging and filmmaking. Extremely lightweight and easy-to-use, it's the perfect way to significantly improve your camera's audio and take your content to the next level.
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Important Information
Looking for the DSLR Video Kit? These items are now available individually.
Description
Advanced X/Y microphones, incredibly natural-sounding preamps, and built-in cutting-edge effects make the H4n Pro the ultimate portable 4 track recorder.
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Polsen MO-PL1 Lavalier Microphone for Mobile Devices
Loan Period: 72 hrs
Quantity: 2
Description
Microphone sensitivity optimized for mobile devices. Comes with a microphone clip and foam windscreens to reduce static and ensure stable placement.
Important Information
Optimized for iOS, but compatible with most Android devices. iPhone users will need headphone jack or dongle.
Polsen MO-IDL1-MK2 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone for DSLR Cameras and Smartphones
Loan Period: 72 hrs
Quantity: 4
Description
Designed for mobile journalists, podcasters, vloggers, and live streamers, this compact lavalier microphone that lets you record clear and accurate speech directly to your DSLR/mirrorless camera, audio recorder, or smartphone.
Description
Turn your smartphone videos into professional level filming - the 3-axis design on this gimbal allows all movements to be amazingly smooth, even in extreme angles!
Use with
Most smart phones
Description
Need to film a quick zoom meeting or self tape? Borrow our webcam with attached USB cable for high quality video and audio content.
Use with
Computer that has a regular USB 3 port
Description
Are you 3D modeling with a trackpad? Enjoy all the features and hot keys of Fusion 360, TinkerCad, and Adobe products by using a mouse instead! This mouse can be used with a wireless USB receiver, or connect via bluetooth. Switch between wireless (green light indicator) and bluetooth (blue light indicator) with the toggle switch on the underside of the mouse. To connect via bluetooth, press the button next to the toggle switch for 3 seconds to enter into pairing mode.
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Description
Whether you're looking to digitally doodle, edit photos, or generally further your graphic design skills, this battery-free pen with thousands of pressure sensitivity levels makes the transition from paper to tablet smooth and user-friendly.
Description
This pen allows you to extrude heated plastic which hardens rapidly, allowing you to make 3D art, fix things, design items, and decorate your space!
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Important Information
Comes with PLA, let Makerspace know if you need replacement/additional filament.
Description
A kit of all the common tools that people request to take to spaces outside of the Makerspace. Includes scissors, tape, glue stick, markers, pencil, pen, ruler, and a mini stapler.
Description
Short for “magazine,” Zines are a great way to express your intentions in “pamphlet” or “book-ish” form. Our kit provides everything you need to create a fun, colorful, and informative way to combine text and art.
Description
This beginner birding kit gives you all the information needed to start your birding adventure! The kit includes 1 cross body bag, 1 Nikon 10x42 waterproof binoculars, 1 Birds of Michigan field guide, and a set of 3 laminated nature brochures that will help you learn about the ecosystems that support our Michigan birds.
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Description
A Cartman tool kit equipped with Tape Measure, Flat Screwdriver, Philips Screwdriver, Pliers, Hammer, Adjustable Screwdriver, Adjustable Screwdriver Adapter, Wrenches (5), Utility Knife, Precision Screwdrivers (6), 1/4" Socket Bits (9), Screwdriver Bits (30), and Hex Keys (12)
Description
Digital calipers make measuring parts with a high level of accuracy quick and easy. These are great when you are 3D modeling and need to take precise measurements of physical objects.
Description
This multimeter test kit contains a manual ranging digital multimeter, a non-contact voltage tester, and the receptacle tester. The non-contact tester automatically detects standard voltage in cables, cords, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, and wires. The receptacle tester detects the most common wiring problems in standard receptacles. This kit is great for anything from testing your wiring when working with one of our Raspberry Pi Kits. Use with: Raspberry Pi Kit
Description
Structure Sensor adds precise 3D vision to the iPad mini, giving it a new way of understanding the world around it. This enables a growing set of advanced capabilities like 3D scanning, indoor mapping and mixed reality experiences.
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Description
Our mechanical Elna 340 has 26 stitches and 6 presser feet. It is an easy to use, versatile machine that can handle multi-layer projects just as easily as it can handle straightforward alterations. Great for sewing anything from a pair of jeans to a quilt.
Use with
Check out with our Sewing Machine Accessory Kit
Brother Computerized Sewing Machine Project Runway Limited Edition
Loan Period: 21 Days
Quantity: 2
Description
With 165 unique built-in stitches, this machine is perfect for everything from constructing garments to quilting. This machine comes with 8 quick change presser feet including, zigzag, buttonhole, zipper, button sewing, overcasting, blind stitch, monogramming, and quilting feet.
Use with
Check out with our Sewing Machine Accessory Kit
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Description
This computerized sewing machine has 600 built in stitches and 14 different presser feet to accommodate almost any textile project you can think of! The one touch stitch selection feature creates an easy user experience and makes it easy to customize your project.
Use with
Check out with our Sewing Machine Accessory Kit
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Watch Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 getting started guide (YouTube)
Description
This two-tiered kit is a great pair with any of our sewing machines! If you need essential sewing materials such as needles, bobbins, and thread, this kit is a great starting point.
Use with
Check out with one of our Sewing Machines
Description
Give your hems a professional flare with a serger. Incorporating the differential feed system of two feed dogs, puckered edges on woven fabrics and stretched edges on knits are virtually eliminated.
Use with
Any sewing machine
Important Info
A serger complements your sewing machine, it does not replace the need for a sewing machine.
Description
Whether you need to fix your favorite shirt, have some detailed embellishments to add to a sewing project, or just prefer hand sewing, this kit has it all! No matter what level of experience you have, the materials in this kit will cover plenty of repairs and projects.
Contents
1 kit (Arduino Uno Rev3; 1 digital multimeter; 1 book (372 pages); power adapter; 1 USB A-B cable; 30 assorted LED; 3 RGB LED; 1 solderless breadboard; 1 mini screwdriver set; assorted resistors; 3 assorted momentary push buttons; 1 10k potentiometer; 2 photo resistors; 1 8-Ohm speaker; 2 servo motors; assorted jumper wires; 1 ultrasonic range finder;1 9-volt battery; 1 battery snap connector)
Description
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs -- light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message -- and turn it into an output -- activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on the board. This kit comes with the book Make: Learning Electronics with Arduino to help beginners learn electronics in a fun and informative way. Learn how to use a multimeter, read and follow schematics, set up electronic components, work with analog and digital inputs and outputs, understand programming concepts such as loops and variables, program an Arduino to respond to sensors and control devices, and experiment with circuits and learn how to build your own projects. Kit put together by Michigan State University Libraries Makerspace.
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This kit includes the book Make: Learn Electronics with Arduino which will the absolute beginner get started. For more tutorials view Arduino tutorials page.
Description
This module is the best way to add a GPS to your wearable project. It's part of the Adafruit Flora series of wearable electronics, designed specifically for use with the Flora motherboard (included in this kit).
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Description
Using the MaKey MaKey you can make anything into a key, just by connecting a few alligator clips. This invention kit connects everyday objects to your computer and can send a signal - allowing you to make a piano out of a banana! No prior programming knowledge needed!
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Contents
Over 300 electronic components and 16 sensors including flame sensor, PIR motion detector, infared tracking, laser transmitter, IR obstacle avoidance, LDR sensor, rain sensor, smoke sensor, soil moisture sensor, temperature humidity sensor, tilt sensor, sound sensor, trickle charge timekeeping chip, ultrasonic distance sensor, vibration sensor, wireless transceiver module
Description
With over 300 components, this kit is well-equipped to help beginner and advanced learners develop a variety of projects.
Use with
All components are compatible with Raspberry Pi. Most compoents are compatible with Arduino.
Contents
Raspberry Pi Pico, solderless breadboard, jumper wires, push button switches, various LEDs, resistors, piezoelectric buzzer, potentiometer, HC-SR501 PIR sensor, 12C 1602 LCD module, WS2812B LED strip, spare header, micro USB cable with switch button
Description
Pico is Raspberry Pi's first microcontroller (similar to an Arduino). Its power and versitality mean it can be used on its own or in tandem with a Raspberry Pi computer.
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Contents
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 8 GB RAM, case, power supply, microSD card, card reader, micro HDMI cable, GPIO reference card, GPIO ribbon cable, breadboard, jumper wires, various LEDs, 2 push buttons, resistors, Official Raspberry Pi Guide book
Description
New and improved, the Raspberry Pi 4 is faster and more powerful than its predecessors. This credit-card sized computer plugs into a computer monitor or TV and uses a standard keyboard and mouse running a variety of the Linux operating system. It enables people of all ages to explore computing, learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python, set up a web server, or create your own media server. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games. The Raspberry Pi 4 is backwards compatible.
Use with
Raspberry Pi Monitor Kit, Raspberry Pi Camera Module, Liquid Level Sensor
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Important Information
A micro SD card is included
Description
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is a 5mp camera capable of 1080p video and still images. It connects directly to your Raspberry Pi. This module is only capable of taking pictures and video, not sound.
Use with
Raspberry Pi Kit, Raspberry Pi Monitor Kit, Liquid Level Sensor
Contents
Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera sensor, official Raspberry Pi Telephoto lens, official Raspberry Pi wide angle lens, Raspberry Pi case with camera mount
Description
The Raspberry Pi Camera Module is a 12.3mp camera capable of 1080p video and still images. It connects directly to your Raspberry Pi and has interchangeable lenses (CS mount and C mount with adapter) for a variety of photographic applications. This module is only capable of taking pictures and video, not sound.
Use with
Raspberry Pi 4 Kit, Raspberry Pi Monitor Kit, Raspberry Pi Camera Module, Liquid Level Sensor
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Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Getting started guide (PDF) (archived from https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/projects/raspberry-pi-getting-started)
Description
No monitor? No keyboard? No problem! Borrow this kit to use the Raspberry Pi Kit to its full potential if you don't have a monitor set-up handy.
Use with
Raspberry Pi Monitor Kit, Raspberry Pi Camera Module, Liquid Level Sensor