Here's the handout content (I don't know how well attachments work with the list) I came up with for our local tech librarian group.
Makerspace portable program kit Based on what I’ve found and feedback I’ve gotten I think the basic kit would cost about $1500. The backbone of the kit should include a large, portable, rugged case sufficient for the basic tools and consumables. I left out consumables in the prediction because I wasn’t sure how many consumables to put in because some libraries likely already have first aid kits, fire extinguishers etc… and may even have safety glasses, gloves etc.. from youth programs. Further considerations for tools and consumables can be found here http://makerspace.com/resources and here (starting on page 9) http://makerspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hsmakerspacetoolsmaterials-201204.pdf Tecra Tools offers a well-rounded electro-mechanical tool kit in a sturdy, roller case. $1257 http://www.tecratools.com/pages/service/83000.html Breadboard $14 http://www.amazon.com/microtivity-IB751-750-point-Experiment-Breadboard/dp/B008A9UORM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386878510&sr=8-141&keywords=breadboard Helping Hands $17 http://www.amazon.com/SE-Power-Illuminated-Helping-Magnifier/dp/B002NVT92O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4 Glue gun $15 http://www.amazon.com/Surebonder-DT-280F-Dual-Temperature-Full/dp/B000J2D8QC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1386876055&sr=8-9&keywords=glue+gun Sewing Machine $80-$200 http://www.amazon.com/2259-Tradition-Free-Arm-19-Stitch-Machine/dp/B0051HJ6JS/ref=sr_1_3/182-2949519-8111568?ie=UTF8&qid=1386875505&sr=8-3&keywords=singer+sewing+machine Use examples http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/ben-heck-bicycle-turn-signal/ http://makerspace.com/maker-news/educators-workshop-review-sewing Lilipad(s) Perhaps one for the kit with the idea that libraries doing a program focusing would gather funds for more. $21.95 http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad Some type of Raspberri Pi set up like Raspberri Pi Ultimate Starter Kit $89 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G1PNG54/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=thebacgla-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00G1PNG54&adid=1TP8EAQY386ZRDD42BZZ Or Kano Kit $99 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexklein/kano-a-computer-anyone-can-make/ http://www.wired.com/design/2013/12/for-99-you-can-make-your-own-computer/ Cool but not necessary Sugru $18 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G1PNG54/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=thebacgla-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00G1PNG54&adid=1TP8EAQY386ZRDD42BZZ Getting started with soldering kit $64.99 http://www.makershed.com/Make_Getting_Started_with_Soldering_Kit_p/msgsws.htm?Click=127972 For younger Makers littleBits Base Kit $75 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECWSL0I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ECWSL0I&linkCode=as2&tag=jasobjoneshomepa MakeyMake $50 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008SFLEPE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008SFLEPE&linkCode=as2&tag=jasobjoneshomepa Related links Make Magazine http://makezine.com/ Make it at your library http://www.makeitatyourlibrary.org/ Maker Bus (Thanks Marilyn and Joe) http://dhmakerbus.com/about/ Kevin French, MSLIS Systems Librarian GMILCS, Inc. 31 Mount Saint Mary's Way Hooksett, NH 03106-4400 (603)485-4286 -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward Iglesias Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 15:33 To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Tool Library 2.0 Hello All, A colleague and I were recently asked to help create a "tool library for makerspaces" for a local state library consortia. The idea being they would lend out kits such as Arduino's with breadboards to libraries that are thinking of setting up some kind of makerspace but unsure where to start. So any of you have any "must haves" for such a collection. I'm thinink soldering irons arduinos Raspberry Pis Flora breadboards lots of connectors leds etc... Thanks, Edward Iglesias
