More Maker Machines
From Oculus headsets and assorted power tools to 3D scanners and vacuum formers, HCPL's Makerverse is always expanding.
Contact locations for more information about orientation and use of these tools.
3D Scanner
3D scanners let you take a physical object and scan it into a digital format. You can then adapt this digital model to create a prototype that can be made using a 3D printer.
Tool details and locations
Matter & Form 3D Scanner: Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
Creality CR-Scan Raptor 3D Scanner - HCPL Administrative Offices
Embroidery Machine
Tool details and locations
Jinyu 12-needle automated Embroidery Machine: HCPL Administrative Offices
Heat Press
Heat presses use heat and pressure to permanently apply various designs, graphics, and materials onto different substrates, including fabrics like T-shirts and tote bags, as well as items like mugs
Tool details and locations
Cricut Cup Press - HCPL Administrative Offices
12x10 in. Easy Press - HCPL Administrative Offices
Super Deal Digital Clamshell (15" x 15") - Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Cricut EasyPress 2 (12" x 10") - Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Cricut Mini Press, Cricut Mug Press - Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Cricut Easy Press 2 (9”x9”) - Evelyn Meador Branch Library
Cricut Mug Press - Evelyn Meador Branch Library
Multifunction Heat Press (F2C Digital Combo Heat Press) - Evelyn Meador Branch Library
Cricut Easy Press 12x10 - Kingwood Branch Library
F2C Digital Combo - LSC - Tomball Community Library
Cricut Easy Press 12x10 - Maud Marks Branch Library
Sublimation Printer
Sublimation is a method for permanently transferring vibrant, full-color designs onto synthetic materials like polyester fabric or polymer-coated surfaces using a special sublimation printer, ink, paper, and a heat press. The design is printed on paper, then heated and pressed onto the material, where the ink turns into a gas and fuses into the surface, creating a durable, long-lasting image that won't peel, crack, or fade.
Tool details and locations
Sawgrass SG500 - Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Sawgrass SG500 - Parker Williams Branch Library
Epson SureColor 170 - Evelyn Meador Branch Library
Vacuum Formers
Vacuum formers are used to create plastic objects and molds by shaping thin sheets of plastic into shapes using vacuum pressure.
Tool details and locations
Mayku Formbox: HCPL Administrative Offices
Mayku Formbox: Kingwood Branch Library
Power Tools
Some Innovation Labs offer the use of power tools. Contact location for details.
Evelyn Meador Branch Library
Ryobi power tools
- circular saw
- cordless drill
- flashlight
- impact drill Jobplus
- reciprocating saw
- rechargeable batteries
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
- Dremel rotary tool
- Cordless drill
- Various hand tools
Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
- Dremel rotary tool
- Black & Decker tool kit
- Fire retardant gloves
- Protective goggles
- Multimeter
Soldering
Soldering is used in electronics assembly and jewelry making among other applications.
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
- Stahl Soldering Stations STSSVT
- Velleman VTSS5U Soldering Stations
Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
- Anbes Soldering Irons (2)
Virtual Reality
Lone Star College - Tomball Community Library
- Oculus Go Headsets (2)
Parker Williams Branch Library
- Oculus Quest Headset