Orientations
In order to reserve/use some of the sandbox.'s technology and spaces, you may need to complete a brief orientation. Prerequisite orientations are listed below. Due to pandemic restrictions, in-person orientations are suspended until further notice.
- 1st Floor Creatorspace 3D Printer Orientation - currently unavailable
- 1st Floor Creatorspace Glowforge Laser Cutter - currently unavailable
- 1st Floor Creatorspace Cricut Orientation - currently unavailable
- 1st Floor Creatorspace Sewing Machine Orientation - currently unavailable
- 2nd Floor Video Studio Online Orientation
- 3rd Floor Audio Studio Online Orientation
- 4th Floor Presentation Practice Studio Online Orientation
Workshops
Details about Sandbox Starters and Maker Mondays can be found on the University Libraries' Calendar.
Resources
- sandbox YouTube Playlist - UofM-created tutorials and info
- UofM OneDrive - Free cloud storage through your UofM username and password
- Krita - Digital art creator
- Pixlr - Photo editor, animation, design
- Gimp - All-purpose 2D design and photo editing/manipulation
- Canva - Graphic design creator
- Piktochart - Graphic design and chart creation tool
- Prezi - Dynamic presentation creator
- Kahoot - Quiz game creator
- Moovly - Online movie animator
- Audacity - Podcasting creator
- FreeCAD - CAD system
- Tinkercad - CAD system
- Thingiverse - Download ready-made 3D printer files
- 3D File Slicer for 3D Printing - Works with all 3D printers
- Cura - 3D file slicer for printing
- Blender - 3D creation suite