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Electrical Makerspace

Whether building basic electric circuits or more intricate computerized components, the Electrical Makerspace at the Wond’ry provides the tools and materials for building both electric and electronic devices. The Electrical Makerspace supports both the hardware and software aspects of design, providing resources and support for planning and soldering components, programming and app creation, and the integration of these two disciplines in the creation of prototypes.

Working on an electrical makerspace project

Wond'ry Makerspace Hours

May 2026 Hours

Mon-Fri: By Appointment Only - See fulltime Staff in-person or email

June 1 - August 7, 2026 Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

* Hours may periodically be variable due to special events, weather and student staffing schedules.

To access the Wond'ry Makerspaces, you must take a short Safety Seminar.

Looking to 3D Print or Laser Cut a part for a project? Use our new 听to submit your files.

Questions or Scheduling an Appointment?听 Email wondrymakerspace@gmail.com

Electrical Makerspace Team

  • Anupam Kumar

    Anupam Kumar

    Electrical Makerspace Manager

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Available Equipment - Physical Prototyping

  • Soldering Irons

    The basic tool for electrical and electronic work, the soldering iron allows for the melting of solder metal to connect wires and components.

  • Fume Extractors

    These desktop-mounted vacuum devices suction up any smoke or airborne residue created from the soldering process.

  • Magnifiers

    A variety of microscopes, mounted lens, and screens allows for the visual magnification of the small components used in handcrafting electric and electronic devices.

  • Helping Hands

    For those times when two hands are not enough (always), these extendable, positionable gripping devices allow components to be held in place while working on them.

  • Measuring Tools

    A variety of scopes and meters used to measure voltage, amperage, resistance, and other important indicators of electrical function.

  • Breadboards

    The basic template for circuit design, these small plastic sheets are the frame that electrical components are added onto.听 Available in a variety of sizes.

  • Infrared IC Heater

    This "microchip oven" is used to bake electrical components, adhering them together.

  • PCB Printer

    This printer allows for the creation of personal circuit boards, the more finished, customized versions of a template breadboard.

  • Hand Tools

    Tiny screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, non-static tweezers, and other analog implements for work on electrical devices.

  • Components

    Wires, resistors, transistors, buttons, switches, jumpers, capacitors, pins, fuses, batteries, motors, LEDs, servos, actuators, meters, chips, memory, sensors, and all the other materials needed to make an electric or electronic device.

Available Equipment - Digital Prototyping

  • Virtual Reality Headsets

    Meta, Oculus, and other models of virtual reality gear, available for use.

  • 3D Modeling Software

    Our makerspace computer stations are equipped with 3D modeling software such as CAD, Solidworks, and Blender.

  • Image Manipulation Software

    Makerspace computer stations are equipped with the full Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

  • Video Game Collection

    A variety of consoles and video games available for investigation, including Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, Playstation 1, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and XBox 360.

Curricular Classes

Several for-credit classes are taught in the Electrical Makerspace:

  • IDS 2273 : How to Make Almost Anything

    Prerequisite: None

    Open to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students.听 Being able to make things with hand tools and digital fabrication tools will help you quickly test ideas, clearly communicate concepts, and solve problems in your life.听 Hosted in the Wond'ry, this course provides an introduction to design thinking, computer-aided design (CAD), rapid prototyping methods, and the strategies to actualize your ideas.听 Also, you get to make stuff!

    See the听Classes听page for course offerings and times.

  • ES 3890 : Prototyping Hardware Tech

    Prerequisite: None

    Rapid advances in electronics, automation, and connected devices are reshaping industries worldwide.听 This course addresses the growing demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between concept and manufacturable product by empowering students with both the technical foundations and the collaborative, documentation, and outsourcing skills essential to real-world product development.听 Students gain a competitive edge in fields ranging from consumer electronics and IoT to biomedical devices and sustainable technology-sectors driving innovation and shaping the future economy.

    See the听Classes听page for course offerings and times.

  • ME 3890 : Make It Real and Make It Matter

    Prerequisite: IDS-2273 or DF-2100

    This making course builds on skills learned in听IDS-2273: How to Make Almost Anything听or听DF-2100: Rapid Prototyping听and is open to all majors.听 Students will embark on a team-based, semester-long design/build/test project, crafting a design with an external sponsor/client and then putting their design through test phases with potential customers or end users to determine needed modifications.听 Covered topics will include translation of client requirements and constraints, concept development, advanced prototyping methods, customer research and testing, and iterative client engagement.

    See the听Classes听page for course offerings and times.

Mix Your Makerspaces!

The Wond'ry's Makerspaces are co-located to optimize interdisciplinary prototyping. Read below for ideas on how to mix different makerspace specialties for innovative creations. All the examples below are real ideas that have come through the Wond'ry!

  • Electrical Makerspace + Fiber Arts Build Lab

    Neuroimaging Headband

    Acquiring objective data to diagnose behavioral conditions has been a persistent scientific challenge, leading to overdiagnosis for some populations and underdiagnosis for others.听 The neuroimaging headband is designed to be worn by children during regular daily activity to collect information on brain patterns and help diagnose these conditions more empirically.

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  • Electrical Makerspace + Mechanical Makerspace

    Diagnostic Head Form

    Modern head protection for soldiers is geared to protect from direct physical impacts rather than environmental forces like sound or vibration.听 The diagnostic head form is a 1:1 scale model of a human head made of various synthetic materials mimicking organic tissue and incorporating a variety of sensors that allow environmental stress-testing of potential head protection innovations.

    This idea is still in the prototype stage.

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  • Soldering Workshop
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