Author | Lightnews

Columbia Gadget Works

@comogadgetworks.bsky.social

2 followers 1 following 15 posts

Makerspace in Columbia, MO Open Hack Night every Thurday- 6PM at 1404 Grand Ave Join the Discord Community: https://discord.gg/F7kM7ardMs

discord.gg

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · 19h

At CGW TOMORROW at 6pm- FREE Community Maker Series. There will be more classes coming so stay tuned.

This session: Meshtastic- an open-source, off-grid communication network.

Financial assistance for this program has been provided by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · 20d

What is the best CAD software for a makerspace?

Fusion?

FreeCAD?

Solidworks for makerspace (now free)

Or something else?

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · 29d

At CGW on October 30 at 6pm- FREE Community Maker Series. There will be more classes coming so stay tuned.

This session: Meshtastic- an open-source, off-grid communication network.

Financial assistance for this program has been provided by the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs.

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Sep 26

Stay tuned - Columbia Gadget Works is putting together a FREE hands-on session on how to use Meshtastic, the free, open-source way to connect off-grid.

We’ll also be giving away some gear including free Meshtastic devices for those who show up early. Stay tuned for details and signup info!

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jul 14

Exciting stuff going down at your local makerspace!

www.columbiagadgetworks.org/post/new-too...

#makerspace #columbiamo

New Tools at Columbia Gadget Works: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, and CNC Router

New Tools Are Here at CGWWe’ve added some great new tools to the makerspace that we think you’ll find useful for a wide range of projects. Whether you're into prototyping, woodworking, custom gifts, o...

www.columbiagadgetworks.org

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jun 27

Final Reminder- Columbia MO swap meet tomorrow morning - Saturday June 27th at 10AM - rain or shine!

We've got more cool stuff than I can fit in a picture- and bring your own to sell/donate!

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jun 24

New Tool Day!

#makerspace #columbiamo

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jun 20

Do you need a router, a router, a ROUTER, or maybe... a router?

We've got 'em. All kinds. Even the kind that gets you online.

Come to the Columbia Gadget Works Swap Meet and dig through our glorious pile of spare gear.

📅 June 28th at 10AM
📍 1404 Grand Ave

#Makerspace #SwapMeet #ColumbiaMO

a pile of old woodworking routers and tools

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jun 13

What’s the most important tool a Makerspace should have for the community?

We’ve got our own thoughts—but we want to hear yours! Whether it’s a machine, a material, or something more abstract...

Drop your answer below!
#Makerspace #ColumbiaMO #DIY

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · Jun 7

Reminder- Columbia Gadget Works is having a swap meet June 28th at 10AM! Bring your junk and cool stuff to swap with people!

1404 Grand Ave

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · May 30

The killing blow from our robot battles last month! Who do you think won this one?

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · May 22

Is anyone old enough to recognize this 3D printer we used to have? Looks like a V6 hotend and inductive probe. #makerspace #3dprinting #columbiamo

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · May 14

One of our members fixed a dead GPU by replacing the VRAM thermal pads - back in service!

Come get hands-on with your own projects at Free Open Hack Night, every Thursday at 6pm at Columbia Gadget Works! Everyone is welcome.

#Makerspace #ColumbiaMO #OpenHackNight #GPUFix #ThermalPads #DIYComputing

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · May 10

📣 Saturday, June 28 📣

We’re hosting a swap meet in the CGW parking lot — bring your gear, parts, tools, or anything else you want to trade or sell. Show up with your car full, and see what others have to offer. No Membership Required.

Starts around 10:00 AM
📍 Columbia Gadget Works - 1404 Grand Ave

Columbia Gadget Works @comogadgetworks.bsky.social · May 1

Hey Columbia! We’re Columbia Gadget Works — your local nonprofit makerspace for building, tinkering, and creating cool stuff together.

We just hosted a cardboard battlebot competition- more videos to follow soon!

#Makerspace #ColumbiaMO #BattleBots #DIY #CardboardCarnage #GadgetWorks