On this page is a collection of online resources. You could also find workshops activities we conducted.
The Edge: This is a public makerspace hosted at Queensland State Library. It is a must visit makerspace for locals in Brisbane area.
BMS Brisbane Makerspace: : A community-run space located in Fortitude Valley featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, and an electronics bench. Members actively chat and plan builds on their official Discord Server.
Elektrolab: Elektrolab is a female-led creative technology space located locally here in Fortitude Valley. They strive for accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability. They offer skill building in creative technologies through a range of short and long term workshops, mentoring programs and panel presentations. They also help build your hardware and software skills in topics such as Arduino, Teensy, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Sensors and Electronics Hardware.
Tinkerspace: This is a makerspace by QUT Entrepreneurship at KG-R224.
SLQ Wiki: The Queensland State Library Wiki has an amazing collection of maker projects and resources, created by makers in The Edge.
Thingiverse: This is a big 3D printing/model community. Models are mostly free under CC License, and can be downloaded and remixed.
Cult3D: This site provides a platform for commercial activities on buying and selling professional 3D models.
MyMiniFactory: This is another big community on 3D printing and model sharing, with paid / commercial models.
Creality Cloud: mainly for Creality printers but could download, share, and purchase professional 3D models.
MakerWorld: Host free and commercial 3D models, and many free printing with Bambu Handy app from MakerWorld.
CubicTech: Good range and quality filaments of eSUN and others, often with special discount for online order and fast delivery.
Kingdom 3D: Also specialise in eSUN filaments and is local in Brisbane and Toowoomba.
Creality: for 3D printers, filaments and printing software/app.
BambuLab: for 3D printers, filaments and printing software/app.
Core-Electronics: Located in NSW, an online maker hardware store with fast delivery Australia-wide.
Jaycar: with more than 130+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, Jaycar is the place to shop full range of electronic components physically and online as well.
STEMPedia: An India based STEM company, great micro-controller products and coding resources for schools.
AliExpress: Makers' essential online place for cheap electronics.
DroneBot Workshop: Bill (William) has produced amazing collections of tutorials in electronics and microcontrollers. This is a must subscribe website and its Youtube Channel.
Andreas Spiess's Youtube Channel: This guy with Swiss accent has lots of knowledge and skills in electronics and has produced excellent tutorials for microcontrollers.
The Q: This is a fantastic Youtube channel full of creative ideas of maker projects.
BirdBrain Technologies https://www.youtube.com/@Birdbraintechnologies42
Australian Makers/Tech channels
Michael's Teaching Tech YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingTech (Unfortunately this channel ended in early 2026 but still great videos for makers, thanks and best wishes to Michael).
Maker's Muse https://www.youtube.com/@MakersMuse
The Engineering Mindset https://www.youtube.com/@EngineeringMindset