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
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
