Thode Makerspace

Talk to the Makerspace Coordinator to borrow

• Arduino UNO
• Raspberry Pi 3
• Large and Small Breadboards
• Wire kits

Library Services Desks (4 hour loans) 

Can be taken out of the library. 

• HDMI Cables (6ft) (Mills, Innis, Thode)
• HDMI Cable (10ft) (Innis)
• USB Cable (6ft) (Innis)
• USB-C Charging Cables (Mills, Thode) 
• USB-C to USB 3.0 (Mills) 
• PC to VGA Adapter (Innis)
• Display port to HDMI cables (Innis, Thode)
• Mini Display Port to HDMI Adapters (Innis, Thode) 
• USB-C to VGA & HDMI Adapters (Innis, Thode)
• HDMI TO VGA Adapters (Thode)
• Mini Display Port to VGA Adaptors (Thode)
• Mini DVI to VGA Adapter (Thode)
• USB TO VGA Adapters (Thode)

Lyons New Media Centre (2 hour loan)

In-Lyons use only - ask at the Help Desk.

• Playstation 3 syncing cables 
• XBox 360 syncing cables
• Playstation 4 syncing cable
• Macbook dongle adapters

Calculators may be used outside of the libraries. 

Casio fx-991MS S-VPAM (Mills, Innis, Thode)

Casio fx-991ES Plus Natural-VPAM (Thode)

Sharp EL-W516 Write View (Thode)

Lyons has several pieces of equipment that can be booked and borrowed for filming/photography purposes:

• Video cameras (capable of photography or film; primarily used for film)
• Point and shoot cameras (capable of photography or film; primarily used for photography)
• Lavalier mics (wired, x2)
• Tripods
• Portable green screen (frame & fabric)

See the details for piece of equipment on the booking system page (linked above) by hovering over the name in the list.

Features of the Transcend USB CD/DVD Drive:

• Ultra-slim, sleek design with rounded edges – just 13.9mm thick
• Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, M-DISC, DVD-RAM media
• Supports TV connectivity for media playback without additional driver installation
• USB 2.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
• Reads and writes Dual Layer discs
• USB powered - No external power adapter needed

Simply ask for any of these at the Help Desk in Lyons to sign them out. The kits are 2 hour loans, but the origami paper can be kept after you've used it.

• Knitting kits (x 2)
• Colouring kits (x 2)
• Origami paper (don't sign out; keep what you make)

Starter tutorials for knitting:

• How to Knit: a Complete Introduction for Beginners, Part 1 (YouTube video)
• How to Knit: Step-by-Step Tutorials for Beginners (Tuts+) (envatotuts+ tutorials)

Kits include:

• Glue
• Tape
• Scissors
• Markers
• Highlighter
• Ruler
• Eraser
• White-Out

Beat those winter blues. Recommended use: 30 minutes.

• Bright light exposure of up to 10,000 LUX can help improve your mood, focus and energy levels, intensity at 7 inches distance
• Full spectrum white or blue, UV free light, naturally helps beat the winter blues.
• Customize your session of light intensity, blue or white light color, and 5 to 30 minute timer.
• Compact size with adjustable tilt for easy use and includes a convenient USB to charge your phone. Portable enough to take to the office.
• LED technology eliminates the need to buy or change light bulbs.

Some of the games you can borrow from our Services Desks:

• Munchkin Adventure Time (Thode)
• Bananagrams (Innis)
• Apples to Apples (Mills)
• Smash Up (Thode)
• 5 Second Rule (Thode)
• Pictureka! (Thode)
• Spelloker (Thode)
• Damn You Autocorrect (Thode)
• Connect 4 (All)
• Uno (Mills, Innis)
• Battleship (Mills)
• Checkers (Mills, Innis)
• Chess (Mills)
• Guess Who? (Mills)
• Playing Cards (Mills, Innis)
• Various Puzzles (Mills, Thode)

May be used outside of the library

Helix Oxford set of Mathematical Instruments

• Compass
• Pencil
• Divider
• Pencil sharpener
• Ink and pencil eraser
• 6" / 15cm ruler
• 45° & 60° set squares
• 180° degree protractor
• 3/8'' / 10mm lettering stencil (upper and lower case letters).

Compass set with mechanical pencil

Booklet, cable, headband in case

• Learn the essentials of focussed attention meditation
• Soundscapes include Beach, Rainforest, Desert and others*
• Exercises contributed by meditation experts to help you learn

NOTE: Please read Physical Symptoms (section 11) of guide before use

Features:

• Intuitive touch-keys for easy slideshow control
• Bright red laser pointer—easy to see against most backgrounds
• Up to 50-foot wireless range for freedom to move around the room
• 2.4 GHz wireless USB receiver for plug-and-play simplicity with any computer
• Built-in docking bay stores receiver for easy pack up and portability

Note: please return with power switch turned off.

May be used outside of the libraries.
Adapters are available for loan at the library service desks. 

aaxa Technologies P300neo LED Pico Projector (Mills, Innis, Thode)

• 420 LED Lumens
• 1280x720 visuals
• Input options : USB port, micro SD Card slot, digital HDMI and composite video inputs, a 3.5mm headphone jack
• 1-watt speaker
• Controlled by a mini infrared remote control.
• Mini tripod
• 5.4” x 3.4” x 1.18"

ASUS P2E LED Projector (Thode)

• 350 lumens-rated  
• 1280 x 800 visuals
• Input options: HDMI/MHL, mini VGA, headphone jack
• Speaker
• Short throw projection for 42–inch images from just 1 meter
• 5.6" x 1.4" x 5.1"

EPSON H381A Powerlite 92 LED Projector (Thode)

• 2400 lumens
• Input : HDMI
• 1024 x 768 (XGA)
• 16 W speaker
• Projection distance calculator

General

All of our robots are available for 24 hour loan. Simply ask for them at the Help Desk; no booking required. All robots are compatible with iOS or Android phones and have free apps to download.

• DASH: interactive robot 
• Ollie
• BB-8 app-enabled droid

Help Links

• For DASH:
  • Apps for Dash (all but Xylo should work with our robot)
  • Challenges for Dash
• For Ollie:
  • Phone apps to download: Sphero, Draw n Drive
• For BB-8:
  • Phone apps to download: BB-8 App Enabled Droid by Sphero
  • Tutorials:
    • Tutorial: Getting Started with BB-8 App Enabled Droid || Built by Sphero

Oristand Portable Standing Desk

From the Oristand Website:

• Oristand is a standing desk converter, meaning it’s not a desk itself – it’s an object you place on top of your existing desk or table, transforming it into a stand-up desk. 
• Oristand is made of uncoated cardboard to keep it environmentally friendly and affordable. If a spill does occur, wipe it off quickly, then let the cardboard dry completely before using it again. 
• Oristand has been designed to support the weight of any laptop and keyboard providing you use it on a flat and level surface. Oristand can withstand average weights of around 60 lbs (27 kgs). Use your discretion and do what feels most comfortable to you!
• A single Oristand weighs 2 lbs (0.9 kg).

General Info

These items are available for 2 hour loans, for use within Lyons only.

• Google Cardboard
• Samsung VR headset - Download VR apps from the Oculus store
• CircuitScribe kit - With a non-toxic conductive silver ink pen and interactive modules, create a variety of different electronic ciruits; learn how electronics work by understanding input, process, and output signals in your circuits
• EggBot - Needs power & computer with Inkscape software; to be used in conjunction with a booking in one of the Edit Suites (L415 or L416); works on spherical shaped objects (eggs, light bulbs, ornaments, balls, etc.)

Help Links

• For Eggbot:
  • Eggbot wiki page
• For VR headsets:
  • Best Google Cardboard apps
  • 15 best VR and Google Cardboard apps and games

Ideal for use in our group study rooms.