Columbia Gadget Works was established in 2010 and has been building projects and experience ever since. We've grown from a group that met on random weeknights in our member's homes into a full blown hackerspace. Our shop, located just north of downtown in a building managed by Creative Spaces LLC, is where our members now regularly meet and build.
We have members interested in woodworking, robotics, rapid prototyping, electronics, CNC machining, amateur radio, software development, sewing, model making, painting, and anything in between. If you need advice a project, you'll find someone to talk to here. Our shop has tools to help you in any area of your build, and our members are happy to share tips and tricks on how to use them.
There are many ways to get involved with Columbia Gadget Works:
The best place to learn more about our group is at one of our weekly Open Hack Nights. Every Thursday at 7:00pm, we open our doors to the public and try to get our weekly dose of social interaction. Members will work on projects, show off projects, ask questions, or just hang out with fellow makers and hackers. These are excellent opportunities for you to meet us, ask questions, and get a quick tour of our space.
This past weekend, two of our members made the trip all the way to Wisconsin to represent Columbia Gadget Works at Makerfaire Milwaukee. The projects they brought captured the interest of many faire-goers, and our members learned a great deal meeting with several makerspaces in the area. Special thanks to…
May was a chaotic month for CGW and Columbia. June, however, is the true start of summer. We have some exciting events coming up, along with new ways for you to connect to Gadget Works and get things done at the space. Creative Spaces Grand Opening Creative Spaces, the maker-friendly…