The IDeATe Resources site contains information for users of the IDeATe facilities in Hunt Library, as well as links to information about IDeATe in general. Have a look around to learn about the different spaces and equipment in the facility, how to borrow equipment or purchase materials, our computing resources, and the IDeATe curriculum. And if you’re not finding quite what you’re looking for, send email to help@ideate.cmu.edu.
One of the most common questions about IDeATe is: How do I gain access to the IDeATe facilities? The answer is: Join our community by taking an IDeATe class, whether it’s a semester-long class, a mini or a micro (weekend) class. Once you’ve completed an IDeATe class, you remain a member of the IDeATe community for the rest of your time as a student at Carnegie Mellon. A full list of classes can be found on our main website. Our classes are open to everyone in the university community. In particular, the one-unit micro courses listed below are suitable for anyone (faculty and staff welcome) who is interested in learning about laser cutting, Arduinos, digital photography, etc.:
| Micro Course |
Fall 2023 Meeting Dates |
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| First Session | Second Session | |
| 99-352 IDeATe Soft Fabrication Skills Hunt 106B |
Section A1 Saturdays, 10:00am–3:00pm Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30 |
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| 99-353 IDeATe Design Essentials for Laser Cutting Hunt A5 |
Section A1 Saturdays, 12:00–3:00pm Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7 |
Section A2 Sundays, 12:30–3:30pm Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12 |
| 99-355 IDeATe Introduction to Arduino Hunt A10 |
Section A1 Fridays, 10:00am–2:50pm Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 6 |
Section A2 Sundays, 12:30–5:30pm Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12 |
| 99-357 IDeATe Pragmatic Photography Hunt 106C |
Section A1 Sundays, 12:30–5:30pm Sep 24, Oct 1 |
Section A2 Saturdays, 12:00–5:00pm Oct 28, Nov 4 |
| 99-358 IDeATe Intro to the Unity Game Engine Hunt 106C |
Section A1 Saturdays, 12:00–4:00pm Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7 |
Section A2 Sundays, 12:30–4:30pm Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12 |
| 99-359 IDeATe 3D Modeling and 3D Printing Hunt A5 |
Section A1 Sundays, 12:30–3:30pm Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8 |
Section A2 Saturdays, 12:00–3:00pm Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11 |
| 99-360 IDeATe E-Textiles Hunt A10 |
— | Section A2 Saturdays, 11:00am–3:00pm Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 2 |
For members of the campus community who just want to fabricate a part or two, IDeATe has Open Fabrication Hours from 5:00 to 6:00pm Monday through Friday in the fall and spring for the campus community under normal operation. Over the summer, please contact help@ideate.cmu.edu to make arrangements for access.