More Maker Machines

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.

Tools and locations

Creality CR-Scan Raptor 3D Scanner - HCPL Administrative Offices

Embroidery Machine

Tools and locations

Janome 4 Needle Embroidery Machine MB-4Se: Tomball Community Library
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

Tools 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
Cricut Easy Press 12x10 - Maud Marks Branch Library
Swing Design 15x15 Craft Heat Press - LSC - Tomball Community Library
Swing Design Digital Coffee Mug and Cup Press - LSC - Tomball Community Library
Eenour Tumbler Mug Press (fits most 20-30z Straight Tumblers)- LSC - Tomball Community Library
Circuit Easy Press Mini- LSC - Tomball Community Library
F2C Digital Combo - LSC - Tomball Community 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.

Tools and locations

Sawgrass SG500 - Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Sawgrass SG500 - Parker Williams Branch Library
Sawgrass SG500 with Bypass Tray- LSC- Tomball Community 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.

Tools and locations

Mayku Formbox: LSC- Tomball Community Library
Mayku Formbox: Kingwood Branch Library

Power Tools

Some Innovation Labs offer the use of power tools. Contact location for details.

Ryobi power tools

  • circular saw
  • cordless drill
  • flashlight
  • impact drill Jobplus
  • reciprocating saw
  • rechargeable batteries
  • Dremel rotary tool
  • Cordless drill
  • Various hand tools
  • 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.

  • Stahl Soldering Stations STSSVT
  • Velleman VTSS5U Soldering Stations

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality (VR) headsets bring immersive, hands-on experiences to select library programs, allowing participants to explore new worlds.

  • Oculus Go Headsets (2)
  • Meta Quest 3S Headsets (4) 
  • Oculus Quest Headset