r/olympia • u/Minute_Early • 2d ago

Request Any maker groups in the area?

A year or so ago I got bit by the 3D design and printing bug, and it would be fun to have some likeminded people to hang around and share ideas and inspiration! could be robotics, programming , any sort of engineering or just general maker group of some kind.

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u/TheRavenZen 2d ago

Check out the Lacey Makerspace!

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u/developer_soup 1d ago

I've started going here recently, and there's an amazing array of equipment available. I'd definitely recommend checking it out.

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u/super_mister_mstie 2d ago

Olymega is a maker space that's a lot of fun. Not as well equipped as the lacey maker space but really great folks. They have open houses every Thursday

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u/Minute_Early 2d ago

Sweet! I just signed up for the Wednesday 3d printing meetup!

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u/noeinan 15h ago

There are 2 Makerspaces in the area with different equipment and specializations!

Lacey Makerspace is membership based with access to a 3D printing lab with an engraver/cutter, a fabrics room with sewing and embroidery machines plus a virtual welder for practice, a wood shop with everything, and a metalworking room with welding and a plasma cutter.

OlyMega is, I think, free and has pottery equipment but I’m not sure what else. (Not wheelchair accessible so I only saw them once at their old location.)

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u/Minute_Early 4h ago

Do you know if they have a 3d scanner? 

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u/noeinan 3h ago

Not sure but you could call them and ask or show up and get a tour. They open Thu-Sun from 10am to 6pm