# MakerSpace Chat **URL:** https://metastudio.org/c/chipchat/36.md [Latest](https://metastudio.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://metastudio.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://metastudio.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the MakerSpace Chat category](https://metastudio.org/t/about-the-makerspace-chat-category/4243)
**Author:** [@ravi312](https://metastudio.org/u/ravi312)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussion of makerspace-related projects! --- ## [Chalopede — context and future steps](https://metastudio.org/t/chalopede-context-and-future-steps/16371)
**Author:** [@vvcstemplay](https://metastudio.org/u/vvcstemplay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/chalopede-context-and-future-steps/16371 "2026-04-16T15:40:41Z")
One of the features of the Chalopede is that it inherently enables off-road transportation. The relevance, arguably importance, of this is the subject of this post, in the Azad Maidan discussion space. Briefly, wheeled… --- ## [Inventory for Your STEM Tinkering Lab](https://metastudio.org/t/inventory-for-your-stem-tinkering-lab/15495)
**Author:** [@Kalpakghar](https://metastudio.org/u/Kalpakghar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/inventory-for-your-stem-tinkering-lab/15495 "2024-12-15T11:29:34Z")
Creating a STEM tinkering lab requires thoughtful planning and the right resources. At Kalpakghar, our tinkering lab has tools and materials designed to spark curiosity and creativity in students, teachers, and Science P… --- ## [Looking for suggestions on Surface Temperature Data Loggers](https://metastudio.org/t/looking-for-suggestions-on-surface-temperature-data-loggers/15892)
**Author:** [@VivekRakotu](https://metastudio.org/u/VivekRakotu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/looking-for-suggestions-on-surface-temperature-data-loggers/15892 "2025-10-11T02:07:44Z")
hello all I am part of a group working on passive cooling roof retrofits, primarily in informal settlements. We are currently taking physical measurements every hour to understand the difference of heat ingress into the… --- ## [Archimedes Screw Pump- the first Positive Displacement pump](https://metastudio.org/t/archimedes-screw-pump-the-first-positive-displacement-pump/15855)
**Author:** [@kvk](https://metastudio.org/u/kvk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/archimedes-screw-pump-the-first-positive-displacement-pump/15855 "2025-09-15T10:54:41Z")
A hose pipe is wrapped helically around a rod or bamboo pole, one end is placed in the water in a pond and the other end is at a higher level in a tank or the rain hole around a tree. The pipe (and the hose wrapped arou… --- ## [DIY hydroponic tower](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-hydroponic-tower/14197)
**Author:** [@Jagruti123iiser](https://metastudio.org/u/Jagruti123iiser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-hydroponic-tower/14197 "2025-09-15T09:42:48Z")
Day 1 14 Dec 22 Initially we read and discussed the difference between aeroponics and hydroponics. Then we chose to build a hydroponic model as a part of MakerSpace workshop at IISER Pune. One of the suggestions w… --- ## [Re-pairing 3D Pen](https://metastudio.org/t/re-pairing-3d-pen/15489)
**Author:** [@Kalpakghar](https://metastudio.org/u/Kalpakghar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/re-pairing-3d-pen/15489 "2024-12-12T18:08:28Z")
Recently, I ( @Ankish ) found a 3D pen in our lab #ScienceActivityCentre and was instantly intrigued by its potential for creating mathematical patterns and unique designs. While our lab is already equipped with a 3D pri… --- ## [Chatgpt3.5 Interactions with ML](https://metastudio.org/t/chatgpt3-5-interactions-with-ml/15099)
**Author:** [@jtd](https://metastudio.org/u/jtd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/chatgpt3-5-interactions-with-ml/15099 "2024-01-23T13:18:05Z")
Not sure if the link will work. https://chat.openai.com/share/448d350b-37ab-43c3-ba2f-4be383247d1a --- ## [Invitation: IOT Micro Weather Station](https://metastudio.org/t/invitation-iot-micro-weather-station/93)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_Pardeshi](https://metastudio.org/u/Ashish_Pardeshi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/invitation-iot-micro-weather-station/93 "2023-01-13T02:54:23Z")
Imagine a country where every school/college/university monitors weather (temperature, humidity, light intensity, rainfall, wind speed/direction, atmospheric pressure, air quality, etc.) we can get very accurate ground-l… --- ## [DIY Gaming console with Arduino](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-gaming-console-with-arduino/14218)
**Author:** [@adish.illikkal](https://metastudio.org/u/adish.illikkal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-gaming-console-with-arduino/14218 "2022-12-20T06:12:37Z")
Fill The Board Game using Arduino Materials Required 8x8 Neopixel LED boards 1602A LCD Display 16x2 Arduino Uno board Ten Pin Momentary Push Buttons (12x12x7.3mm) Jumper wires Breadboard PCB Multimeter Resistors and Pot… --- ## [DIY Gaming console with Arduino pt.2](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-gaming-console-with-arduino-pt-2/14219)
**Author:** [@adish.illikkal](https://metastudio.org/u/adish.illikkal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-gaming-console-with-arduino-pt-2/14219 "2022-12-20T02:33:40Z")
Future Add-ons to the product Snake Game https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/vasiljevalentin/snake-led-16x16-matrix-game-27ba6d Othello game Arduino Project Hub Battleship game Analog joystick + bluetooth console Voi… --- ## [Day for](https://metastudio.org/t/day-for/14213)
**Author:** [@Humera](https://metastudio.org/u/Humera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/day-for/14213 "2022-12-17T07:29:19Z")
Day 4 with our Drawbot and documentation --- ## [When I connect BlueNRG GUI to STM board(B-L475E-IOT01A) for communicate with BLE module(SPBTLE-RF) but it gives me error which is no device detected. another window open it shows error as no firmware detected on motherboard](https://metastudio.org/t/when-i-connect-bluenrg-gui-to-stm-board-b-l475e-iot01a-for-communicate-with-ble-module-spbtle-rf-but-it-gives-me-error-which-is-no-device-detected-another-window-open-it-shows-error-as-no-firmware-detected-on-motherboard/14031)
**Author:** [@Farhan](https://metastudio.org/u/Farhan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/when-i-connect-bluenrg-gui-to-stm-board-b-l475e-iot01a-for-communicate-with-ble-module-spbtle-rf-but-it-gives-me-error-which-is-no-device-detected-another-window-open-it-shows-error-as-no-firmware-detected-on-motherboard/14031 "2022-11-20T07:47:03Z")
At first I go to STM32 CubeIDE → project\_name.ioc file → software package → select component → package name -\>STMicroelectronics.X-CUBE-BLE1 -\>Wireless BlueNRG-MS & At application I select Virtual COMPort then Configure … --- ## [Exploring STEM learning at schools](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-stem-learning-at-schools/14067)
**Author:** [@Ankish](https://metastudio.org/u/Ankish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/exploring-stem-learning-at-schools/14067 "2022-11-19T19:08:01Z")
Hi, Recently we have interacted with teachers from various schools around Pune , Maharashtra about STEM learning. Many new ideas were discussed during this interaction. Teachers developed many STEM ideas and learnt vari… --- ## [Building an Anemometer using Hall sensor module](https://metastudio.org/t/building-an-anemometer-using-hall-sensor-module/14008)
**Author:** [@Rohitp](https://metastudio.org/u/Rohitp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/building-an-anemometer-using-hall-sensor-module/14008 "2022-10-28T02:41:00Z")
Building an Anemometer using Hall sensor module @sahamatha We are making low cost Anemometer using a Hall sensor. Using this sensor, we can count number of rotations of the wind cup. Here we have used plastic balls as … --- ## [Build your own Electroscope](https://metastudio.org/t/build-your-own-electroscope/3730)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_Pardeshi](https://metastudio.org/u/Ashish_Pardeshi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/build-your-own-electroscope/3730 "2022-10-05T18:36:48Z")
Most of us have experienced a shock while touching a door handle specially during winter and some of you may have seen what happens when you rub a plastic scale or a balloon against our dry hair to attract tiny pieces of… --- ## [To make a table top “Area calculator”](https://metastudio.org/t/to-make-a-table-top-area-calculator/13957)
**Author:** [@Ankish](https://metastudio.org/u/Ankish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/to-make-a-table-top-area-calculator/13957 "2022-10-01T15:37:08Z")
Hello everyone, We are trying to make a table top “Area calculator” with table top surface area 16 cm x 16cm. This will be having a digital output on 16 x 2 LCD display panel connected to Arduino Uno board. The aim i… --- ## [Artificial Womb/Synthetic Womb](https://metastudio.org/t/artificial-womb-synthetic-womb/13747)
**Author:** [@Ricky](https://metastudio.org/u/Ricky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 7:00am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/artificial-womb-synthetic-womb/13747 "2022-07-10T07:00:14Z")
I am trying to construct a prototype of a commercial Synthetic Womb called ADICPU, using novel technologies, :blush:. --- ## [Electrochromic Coatings at home](https://metastudio.org/t/electrochromic-coatings-at-home/13035)
**Author:** [@AP.7](https://metastudio.org/u/AP.7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/electrochromic-coatings-at-home/13035 "2021-12-12T05:00:33Z")
Electrochromism is the reversible colour change of certain chemical compounds induced by electrochemical oxidation and reduction. Generally seen in co-ordination compounds, the application of a potential difference acros… --- ## [DIY ECG (electrocardiogram) machine](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-ecg-electrocardiogram-machine/12978)
**Author:** [@Farhan](https://metastudio.org/u/Farhan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 7:15am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/diy-ecg-electrocardiogram-machine/12978 "2021-12-09T07:15:45Z")
Hii Everybody , I want to make ECG(electrocardiogram) machine, please help me how to start. @jtd @Anool @Ashish\_Pardeshi @ravi312 @karnamdpdurga --- ## [Let's design IR control Board](https://metastudio.org/t/lets-design-ir-control-board/11425)
**Author:** [@Farhan](https://metastudio.org/u/Farhan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/lets-design-ir-control-board/11425 "2021-10-17T09:23:48Z")
I try to design a PCB for home Automation, so I use IR receiver and remote, microcontroller (Atmega328), TRIAC (BT136), Optocoupler (moc3021) Circuit Diagram IR Remote Control Sch.pdf (111.8 KB) Board IR Re… --- ## [Tinkering with Theo Jenson Mechanism!](https://metastudio.org/t/tinkering-with-theo-jenson-mechanism/3374)
**Author:** [@ravi312](https://metastudio.org/u/ravi312)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/tinkering-with-theo-jenson-mechanism/3374 "2021-10-04T13:47:54Z")
“The walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds.” -Theo Jansen Theo Jansen has been creating strandbeest ( “beach beasts”) since 1990. These are moving kinetic structures that resemble walking animals… --- ## [How to make a sequential led blinking circuit with Arduino Uno (Code Included)](https://metastudio.org/t/how-to-make-a-sequential-led-blinking-circuit-with-arduino-uno-code-included/12722)
**Author:** [@Abhinav7996](https://metastudio.org/u/Abhinav7996)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 5:11am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/how-to-make-a-sequential-led-blinking-circuit-with-arduino-uno-code-included/12722 "2021-09-30T05:11:38Z")
Hello everyone, Today, we are gonna be making a sequential led blinking circuit with Arduino Uno. For this you require, 1.Arduino Uno r3 2.Data cable to connect Arduino with laptop or pc 3.5 LEDs (Colour of your cho… --- ## [Design Challenge: Low Cost Air Filtration Systems](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-low-cost-air-filtration-systems/11708)
**Author:** [@Ayesha](https://metastudio.org/u/Ayesha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 8:32am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-low-cost-air-filtration-systems/11708 "2021-09-11T08:32:57Z")
It is becoming clearer and clearer that a primary mode of transmission for covid is airborne transmission. To protect against this, there are several things that would need to work in conjunction. Mask – to control the… --- ## [Let us make an Acoustic Attract and Trap Mosquito device](https://metastudio.org/t/let-us-make-an-acoustic-attract-and-trap-mosquito-device/12450)
**Author:** [@kvk](https://metastudio.org/u/kvk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/let-us-make-an-acoustic-attract-and-trap-mosquito-device/12450 "2021-08-29T17:26:02Z")
Widely available in India, to attract-and-trap the male fruit flies, is the pheromone (methyl eugenol) lure. There appears to be no pheromone for the female mosquitoes to attract the males, or vice versa. Signalling by… --- ## [Remote Alarm System to Detect Water Overflow as Well as Water Started Filling in Water Tanks in a Apartment](https://metastudio.org/t/remote-alarm-system-to-detect-water-overflow-as-well-as-water-started-filling-in-water-tanks-in-a-apartment/12354)
**Author:** [@Venkat](https://metastudio.org/u/Venkat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/remote-alarm-system-to-detect-water-overflow-as-well-as-water-started-filling-in-water-tanks-in-a-apartment/12354 "2021-08-19T03:58:57Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Venkat. I wish to make an alarm system to detect when the water is overflowing in water storage tanks in households. I wanted to make this because I have seen that there is problem of water ov… --- ## [Lets Contribute to Decentralize Science: DIY Science | Make your Own Instruments](https://metastudio.org/t/lets-contribute-to-decentralize-science-diy-science-make-your-own-instruments/11345)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_Pardeshi](https://metastudio.org/u/Ashish_Pardeshi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 11:51am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/lets-contribute-to-decentralize-science-diy-science-make-your-own-instruments/11345 "2021-07-26T11:51:11Z")
DIY Science broadly refers to the process initiated by individuals and groups that experiment, hack, tinker, fix, make and recreate objects and systems out of their own interest, curiosity or need and openly share proces… --- ## [The maker in India: some culture specific characteristics](https://metastudio.org/t/the-maker-in-india-some-culture-specific-characteristics/12144)
**Author:** [@vvcstemplay](https://metastudio.org/u/vvcstemplay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/the-maker-in-india-some-culture-specific-characteristics/12144 "2021-07-08T10:36:31Z")
The paper explores the imperatives of being a maker in India, going beyond the popular image of jugaad as ‘fixing’ to one of widespread maker activity that flies under the radar. It also puts forth an argument for bei… --- ## [Design Challenge: Easy ways to detect air flow in a space](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-easy-ways-to-detect-air-flow-in-a-space/11712)
**Author:** [@Ayesha](https://metastudio.org/u/Ayesha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 7:51am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-easy-ways-to-detect-air-flow-in-a-space/11712 "2021-05-14T07:51:13Z")
Ventilation is being recognised as an important tool to reduce the risk from COVID in shared spaces. This becomes especially important if we are taking care of COVID patient in the home and need to figure out how to arra… --- ## [Design Challenge: Low cost aerosol concentration detection](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-low-cost-aerosol-concentration-detection/11709)
**Author:** [@Ayesha](https://metastudio.org/u/Ayesha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 7:32am UTC](https://metastudio.org/t/design-challenge-low-cost-aerosol-concentration-detection/11709 "2021-05-14T07:32:39Z")
The virus that causes COVID is found in the particles that we exhale out in our breath, as we speak, sing, cough, sneeze, or eat. The particles come out and scatter out in front of our faces and out beyond our faces. The… [Next page](https://metastudio.org/c/chipchat/36.md?page=1)