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Makerspace
Makerspace
The UC San Diego Makerspace is an open-access, community-focused workshop available to all UCSD students, faculty, and staff, regardless of department or experience level. The facility houses over $1 million worth of tools and equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronic workstations. Makerspace supports projects ranging from fast prototyping to fine-tuning and creating collaborative environments for innovation and learning.
If you're interested in learning more or getting involved, you can visit their website at makerspace.ucsd.edu.
Tools/resources used
Tools/resources used
SLA Resin 3D Printers (Formlabs – UCSD Makerspace)
SLA Resin 3D Printers (Formlabs – UCSD Makerspace)
Used stereolithography (SLA) printers with high-resolution resin to fabricate precise and smooth adapter prototypes. Ideal for printing fine internal features like O-ring grooves.
3D Filament Printer (FDM – UCSD Makerspace)
3D Filament Printer (FDM – UCSD Makerspace)
Used for early rough prototyping due to its speed and low cost, helping the team iterate on basic shapes before moving to high-resolution resin prints.
CAD Software (SolidWorks & Fusion 360)
CAD Software (SolidWorks & Fusion 360)
Employed to model all four adapter iterations, simulate tolerances, and export print-ready designs.
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