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Look who just came around the corner, it's Wall-E!
This little robot is one of our members' projects, and he is currently working on his autonomous capabilities so he can drive around without external help.
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One of our members supports theatre projects with custom technical gadgets. This unusual-looking device recently received an update: it is a remote-controlled vehicle equipped with moving-head LED lights for creating special effects.
A particularly useful feature is its direct support for DMX, the protocol commonly used to control lighting equipment in theatre productions.
#theatre #stageeffects #dmx #hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier
One of our member build a small turret orchestra inspired by Portal 2.
Each turret is driven by a solenoid switched through a solid state relay. Conductive copper strips and 3D printed spring contacts make the units hot-swappable, while a Pi plays a MIDI file and the original audio at the same time, triggering each turret based on its assigned note.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #portal2 #midi #raspberrypi
“Goodbye Windows, welcome Linux”
Linux Installation Workshop
To mark Digital Independence Day (DI-Day), Computertruhe Munich is hosting a hands-on workshop where volunteers help you install Linux Mint on your laptop.
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Location: Munich Maker Lab, Dachauer Str. 112h, 80636 Munich
More details: @muenchen@social.computertruhe.de
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #linux #digitalindependence #foss
We got a new table saw and had the chance to test its additional safety feature, which helps prevent injuries from contact with body parts.
No wiener was seriously harmed in this experiment! We hope to integrate the saw into our current setup soon.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #sawstop #tablesaw #safety
One of our members built a 3D printed Battle/Death Racer. If you haven't heard of them: Death Racers are small motorized vehicles where the goal is to knock the hat off the other rider's figure. The more racers, the better the duels.
Now he just needs a few more makers to build their own so the battles can finally begin.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #3dprinting #deathracing #robotcombat
Not happy with the available box generators for the laser cutter? Build your own. One of our members vibe coded a custom version and used it right away to make a proper enclosure for one of our button machines.
Software available here: https://codeberg.org/simmarith/dxfdesign
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #lasercutter #vibecoding #boxmaker
One of our members recently joined a stained glass workshop to learn the basics, and quickly turned that knowledge into her own creations.
She designed and built two beautiful pieces after the course, each with its own distinct style.
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As part of our electronics workshop, participants can turn leftover electronic components into creative tiny creatures. This little wizard even got a staff with a working lantern.
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Some impressions from our last hands-on soldering workshop.
We do not run this workshop regularly, but a new date is planned for fall, including some special Halloween soldering kits. Stay tuned for updates.
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One of our members has kindly lent an embroidery machine to the lab.
Here it is in action...
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #embroidery #textileart #makers
Our garden beds are thriving. One of our members has set themselves a fun challenge: growing every single bean variety from the board game Bonanza this year. The first plants are already coming up and with a bit of luck, harvest time won't be far off — plenty of gold coins to collect.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #gardening #boardgames #growyourown
Some impressions from our last Open Doors Day, with a wide range of offerings and lots of demo projects on display.
It was a great chance to show what the lab is about, share ideas, and give visitors a look at what we build and explore together.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #opendoorsday #demostuff #communityevent
One of our members got tired of cutting screws to the right length by hand, so they printed and built a handy jig for the Dremel to do it precisely.
3D model source:: https://cults3d.com/de/modell-3d/werkzeuge/dremel-miter-saw-fixture
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #3dprinting #dremel #diyhacks
Last week, one of our members ran an electronics workshop at the Uferlos Festival in Freising, where participants built their own small synthesizers. To make room for more seats, we lent out some of our soldering stations
We are now hoping to bring the same workshop to the Munich Maker Lab. Stay tuned for updates!
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #synthesizer #soldering #electronics
September is here, which means traditional festivities, delicious food, and plenty of time to work on your latest projects! Check out our lineup of workshops, meetups, and community sessions coming up this month.
We also host Open Community Days every Thursday at 18:00.
For full details and event registration, visit munichmakerlab.de/events
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #oktoberfest #septemberevents #munichevents
The last stained glass workshop brought another round of impressive results, with participants creating beautiful pieces despite having no prior experience in glass art.
Expanding the workshop capacity worked out really well, allowing more people to get hands-on time and complete their own projects.
The next course is already fully booked, but Hannah is currently offering these workshops on a regular basis, so more opportunities are coming up soon.
Finally, we got a decent disc and belt sander. A few members had been wanting this for a while, and after a member poll the community decided to get one. We went for a model with a big motor so it has enough power for typical sanding use cases.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #woodworking #tools #workshop
One of our members picked up a second-hand Empisal Knitmaster 600 and got it running. A few hurdles at first, but the fabric quality coming out of this vintage machine is really great. Old iron, new creations!
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #knitting #textilehacking #crafttech
Some great pieces made in one of our Tiffany stained glass workshops, now on display in our demonstration shelf alongside many other fine things built at the lab.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #stainedglass #tiffany #glassart
A member brought pre-grown tomatoes to the lab today, delivered by bike trailer. The mobile mini greenhouse, built from euro boxes and acrylic, fit right onto the carrier. The tomatoes are now planted in our raised beds in front of the workshop.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #urbangardening #cargobike #tomatoes
As mentioned in previous posts, our Munich Maker Lab logo often serves as a test for different production methods, from 3D printing to screen printing and embroidery, but this one was not on our bingo card: the Munich Maker Lab logo as a tufted rug.
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Get Started with Soldering at Munich Maker Lab!
Join our hands-on workshop on the 22th of April and learn the basics of soldering by building fun electronic kits or small creatures made from recycled parts.
No experience needed – we'll guide you through everything. Suitable for kids as well.
Registration: munichmakerlab.de/events
#soldering #electronics #workshop #hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich
One of our members upgraded their 3D printer lighting with a WLED-powered LED strip on an ESP32-C3, powered via a buck converter from the printer's own supply. Two buttons cycle through work, camera, and fireworks modes. The highlight: an automatic progress bar animation every 30 seconds while printing. Logic runs in Node-RED, integrated with Home Assistant.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #wled #homeassistant #esp32
One of our members hand-carved a linoleum printing block, printed every panel by hand,and assembled it into this stunning Día de los Muertos inspired lantern.
Check out the great how to video from her on youtube: Hannah Rutledge Art - https://youtu.be/WXr1rqUcUQA
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #linocut #printmaking #diadelosmuertos
Our logo, with its mix of text and distinct colors, makes it a great candidate for technical tests. A member recently used it as a multi-color 3D print to experiment with slicer settings and optimize material usage, while still achieving a clean, good-looking result.
We just need to make sure our 3D printed Gollum doesn't make it his precious.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #3dprinting #multicolor #filamentprinting
One of our members loves light projects. Recently he finished two more, involving welding, electronics and woodworking, plus some kind of planting, even if it's mainly artificial.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #lightprojects #welding #woodworking
Some impressions from our setup for the Kreativ Labor Open a few weeks ago, with some colorful DIY lighting.
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Our good old Ultimaker Unlimited Z, a 3D printer capable of objects over one meter high, has found its final spot.
It wasn't much used by members lately, so it now serves as a nice lighting object on the wall – a memory piece.
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#3dprinting #ultimaker #nostalgia
One of our members built this great ceiling-mounted print drying rack for printmaking with oil-based inks, which can take up to a week to dry. The rack is made from MDF, marbles, and 3D printed brackets. To hang a print, you lift a marble, slide in the paper and release — the marble pinches the paper against the MDF and holds it in place. The design is adapted from an existing concept found online.
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After our recent hot sauce tasting, a member organized the next food challenge at the lab: an olive oil tasting. The goal was to find the best oil and put a classic assumption to the test, whether the more expensive oils are always the tastier ones.
The verdict? A very exclusive oil took the top spot, one that a member brings back directly from Italy on vacation. So if you want some, better let him know before his next trip.
#MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #oliveoil #foodtasting #communityevent
Soil discovery at the Kreativlabor site – a scientific report
In 2016, researchers from the Technical University of Munich identified unusually high concentrations of semiconductor metals, precious metals, and previously unknown energy sources in the ground of today's Munich Maker Lab.
A perfect habitat for a makerspace.
Take a closer look at the soil model on site and explore the distinct layers yourself.
Around Christmas, the Munich Maker Lab received a generous donation of electronic parts, including a box full of motors, rotors and battery shields. One of our members has now turned some of it into a small laser-cut DIY kit.
More parts will be cut soon, so we can offer the kit at events.
A member of Munich Maker Lab recently built an OpenTheremin with a friend. The OpenTheremin is an open-source electronic instrument that uses hand gestures in the air to control pitch and volume through electromagnetic fields, much like the classic theremin.
They sourced an older, affordable kit from AliExpress. After some SMD soldering and sourcing a few parts from the lab, it works perfectly. Even compiling and flashing 10-year-old Arduino code from GitHub succeeded on the first try.
The Munich Maker Lab loves vending machines. One of our oldest ones offers small DIY kits to build blinking rockets and UFOs.
We recently filled it up completely and now it's waiting for curious customers.
Stop by and grab one!
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#vendingmachine #diykit #blinkingled
From June 19–21, the Kreativlabor Open returns to the @kreativquartier_muenchen – and we're back with demos, hands-on stations and our Maker Lounge!
Full program coming soon at kreativlabor-open.de. Our schedule: www.meetup.com/munichmakerlab/events/314939083
Photo credits: Theo Mergelkamp/Sophie Wanninger
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Our remote controlled vehicle meetup has evolved into a broader drones and robots meetup. Members are now exploring everything from RC flying drones and cars to various robot builds with different sensors and control concepts.
The next meetup is on May 12, whether you want to work on your own project or just see what others are building, you're welcome to join. Check out www.munichmakerlab.de/events for more details.
Ever wondered what CMYK printing looks like in 3D? There's an OrcaSlicer fork called FullSpectrum that lets you mix filament colors similarly to how inkjet printers mix CMYK inks.
One of our members gave it a try using 3 glow-in-the-dark filaments plus white as the key color and the results speak for themselves.
Printed on a Snapmaker U1.
This new woklette didn't stay in its original state for long!
The built-in temperature control just wasn't reliable enough for our members, who brought it to the lab for a cozy woklette session.
Naturally, they couldn't resist upgrading it and now it features full web control and a sleek interface, all thanks to a bit of creative vibe coding and maker spirit.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #electronics #iot
Goodbye DIY CNC!
This DIY CNC has been with us for years, but it turned out to be too tricky and hard to use, so it wasn't used much. We've now sold it to another maker and will free up the space to reorganize the workshop.
Next, we'll bring in a different CNC from a member – less DIY and more practical for many people.
#hackerspace #makerspace #openworkshop #MunichMakerLab #MuMaLab #Kreativquartier #Kreativlabor #DIYMunich #CNC #workshopupgrade #communitymakerspace