Creative Technology Hub
About the Creative Technology Hub
This makerspace located within the Seaworks Maritime Precinct is a partnership project between Seaworks and Hobsons Bay City Council.
The Creative Technology Hub (CTH) is funded by Gandel Philanthropy and the State Government’s Living Libraries Fund, with additional sponsorship from Toyota, Raeco, AVJennings and Here Studio.
The CTH team work alongside library staff using technology and a ‘play to learn’ model as a hook into learning.
Programs and activities will focus on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics – essential 21st century skills to provide opportunities to skill up, re-skill and obtain new employment opportunities.
Help us get ready for our formal opening, planned for early 2020 with a series of taster events.
Book into a CTH event here.
| Drop-in opening hours | |
| Thursday | 2pm - 6pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |
The Creative Technology Hub
Seaworks Maritime Precinct
82 Nelson Place
Williamstown, Victoria, 3016
Telephone: 9932 1515
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TTY: National Relay Service 133677 and quote 03 9932 1000
Getting to the Creative Technology Hub
Melways Reference: Map 56, E10
Car: Metered parking available on Nelson Place, free parking on side streets
Train: Williamstown line to Williamstown Station
Bus: 471 to Nelson Place/Ann Street
Creative technology equipment
Hobsons Bay Libraries have a large range of Creative technologies equipment available at the Creative Technology Hub at Seaworks, Williamstown.
| Item and description | Creative Tech Hub |
| Emblaser 2 laser cutter | 1 |
| 3D printer | 2 |
| Carvey CNC router | 1 |
| Leap Motion controller | 1 |
| Einscan 3D scanner | 1 |
| Soldering kits and stations | 3 |
| De-soldering pump | 1 |
| Wacom graphic tablets | 1 |
| Oculus Quest VR headsets | 2 |
| Ricoh Theta V 360 camera | 1 |
| iPads | 10 |
| mBot Ranger kits | 10 |
| Ozobots | 12 |
| Makey Makey Stem pack | 1 |
| 3Doodler printing pen kits | 5 |
| Airblock drone kits | 1 |
| Microbits kits | 9 |
| Sphero SPRK | 2 |
| Green screen kit equipment | 1 |
| uArm Swift Pro Robotic arm |
1 |
Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter/Engraver
This iis a precision cutting and engraving tool that works on cloth, cardboard, paper, leather, wood and acrylic. It is ideal for creating 3D models, jewellery, decorative objects and more.
Materials available: Plywood, and Acrylic. Only Creative Tech Hub materials may be used in the Emblaser 2.
Material Capacity: 500mm x 300mm x 50mm (19.66" x 11.81"x 1.97")
https://darklylabs.com/emblaser2/
Zortrax M200 Plus 3D printer
This allows for precision printing with layers of plastic filament.
Materials available: Thermoplastic polyester elastomer, high impact polystyrene, transparent thermoplastic, PLA.
Build volume: 200 x 200 x 180 mm [7.9 x 7.9 x 7.1 in]
The Zortrax is bookable via https://librarypay.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/facilityreservation
uPrint SE Plus 3D printer is a fully enclosed precision printing machine. It uses ABS thermoplastic to create durable, stable and accurate models.
The uPrint is bookable via https://librarypay.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/facilityreservation
Carvey CNC router
Carvey is a fully enclosed 3D carving and cutting machine that allows you to make products out of wood, metal and plastic. It is ideal for making signs, decorative objects and more.
Materials approved for use in Carvey should not exceed dimensions of: Width (X-axis): 12 inches (30 cm), Depth (Y-axis): 8 inches (20 cm), Height (Z-axis): 2.75 inches (7 cm).
Approved materials may be found at http://carvey-instructions.inventables.com/materials/
Leap motion controller
This is a tracking device that brings your hands directly into virtual and augmented reality. Reach out, swipe, grab, pinch or punch your way through the digital world.
Einscan 3D scanner
This is a multi-functional handheld 3D scanner that rapidly and accurately captures 3D data of real objects.
https://www.einscan.com/desktop-3d-scanners/einscan-se/
HP Sprout
Sprout’s 3D Capture app creates a high resolution, full colour 3D digital model that you can manipulate any way you choose.
This allows you to digitise hand-drawn images, graphics and handwriting.
https://www.wacom.com/en-au/products/pen-tablets/wacom-intuos-pro
Oculus Quest is a wireless virtual reality headset. It allows users to fully immerse themselves within games and apps, create virtual art, and explore the world without leaving their chair.
The Oculus Quest is bookable via https://librarypay.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/facilityreservation
https://www.oculus.com/quest/?locale=en_US
This is a 360° camera that records high resolution still images and videos. It allows for realistic VR imagery and content can be edited and shared online.
The 360 camera is bookable via https://librarypay.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/facilityreservation
https://theta360.com/en/about/theta/v.html
This is an entry-level robot kit that users can construct from scratch. It allows the user to learn about robotic machinery and electronic parts, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of block-based programming.
https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/mbot
mBot Ranger is an advanced robotics kit containing approximately 100 mechanical parts and electronic modules. There are three preset forms for users to construct, drive and program.
https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/mbot-ranger
Airblock
This is a transformable flying robot designed for play. Magnetic modules allow users to quickly build an aircraft, hovercraft and many other creations. Block-based programming allows for innovative play and learning about aerodynamics.
https://www.makeblock.com/steam-kits/airblock
This is a robot that uses sensors to follow lines and read colour codes, allowing for screen-free coding. They can also be programmed using block coding to change speed, lighting effects and respond to obstacles.
These kits are an electronic invention kit that allow users to connect everyday objects to computer programs, turning them into touchpads and controllers.
Kano PC is a DIY Windows computer. Follow instructions to connect the battery, speaker, case and keyboard, develop an understanding of how computers work and then journey through the operation system and learn to code using both block and type code.
https://kano.me/us/store/products/kano-pc
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 are buildable and programmable robots using LEGO bricks. Users can create preset designs or modify their creations, then use block coding to program their robots.
https://education.lego.com/en-au/product/mindstorms-ev3
3D pens extrude heated plastic filament that hardens in seconds, allowing users to draw 3D objects. Suitable for creating jewellery, fixing plastic items, making decorative pieces and much more.
This is a tiny programmable computer that can be used for many different creations – from robots to musical instruments and much more. Micro:bit can be coded in blocks, Javascript, Python, Scratch and more.
This is a high grade desktop robotic arm that has been modelled after industrial robots. It is programmable, and can be transformed to perform any task, including writing, engraving, and picking and placing objects up to 500g.
https://www.ufactory.cc/#/en/uarmswift