"If you need access to 3D printers, laser cutters, lathes, CNC milling machines and other tools that not every household has, you have come to the right place."

On this page is a translation of a FabLab Bern web page describing the offer. Visit the Log tab here to see my activities today.

The FabLab is available to individuals, groups and companies and can be used during our opening hours according to the usage fees. On the first Tuesday of the month, access is free of charge between 9:00 and 11:00 to machines that are not already booked.

The prerequisite is the successful completion of the introductory course.

When using the FabLab, it is also important to know and follow the FabLab Charter.

Challenge

Take fresh and relevant data from the neighbourhood, the City of Bern, opendata.swiss etc., and make it tangible!

Inspiration

Instructables: Data Crystals, Cryptex, waterjet etched Bad Data, lasercut wooden maps with Public Data

Machines & tools in the FabLab Bern

• Several 3D printers made by Ultimaker, a BfB
• A 3D scanner with a turntable (for people)
• A laser cutter
• A lathe
• A manual milling machine
• A small CNC milling machine
• An oscilloscope
• Soldering iron
• A sewing machine
• Small tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, nails & screws, wires

Other materials / infrastructure

• ​​A selection of embedded systems such as Arduino & Raspberry Pi
• A basic stock of electronics material such as measuring devices, resistors, LEDs, wires, ...
• A box with various crafting materials to dismantle
• Projector, printer, scanner
• A small kitchen with a good coffee machine
• Toilets
• Separate rooms for group work (with workshop material such as whiteboards, flipcharts, post-its, etc.) or longer-term projects (the material can be left standing)
• Meeting room