Equipment Desk 📷🎧🎙️
Open for drop-in circulation
📅 12:30-5:30pm, Mon - Fri
📅 12:30-3:30pm, Sat + Sun
Makerspace 🪡🧵⚙️
Staffed by student workers who can help with Knapp technology (including 3D printers, sewing machines, and software) in the afternoons and evenings. Scroll down to find more information about equipment and training.
Knapp has three sewing machines, an embroidery machine, and other fiberart resources!
It's easy to get trained on how to use Knapp's 3D printers — scroll down for more information!
Knapp has various tools for fixing things, prototyping objects, or creating craft projects.
Knapp Media and Technology Center
Knapp is home to:
A makerspace with 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, VR headsets, and more.
The Knapp Equipment Desk, where students, faculty, and staff can check out equipment for multimedia production.
Equipment and Tools
Unless otherwise noted, use of Knapp equipment and tools is free. For some equipment, we may provide basic materials for free and give patrons the option to provide specialty materials themselves. If you have any questions about cost or materials, please email knappmedia@wellesley.edu.
Some equipment is only available during staffed hours and staffed hours may be limited during the first few weeks of the semester. Please plan accordingly!
Looking for specialized equipment like drones, 3D scanners, or something else? Find a list of non-circulating equipment available for academic projects here.
Knapp has 17 Macs, 12 VR-Ready Alienware PCs, and 2 Wacom screens. Our computers hosts a variety of software applications, such as the Adobe Creative Cloud (Audition, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.), the Autodesk Suite, Blender, and more.
Please remember that Knapp computers are public. We encourage you to always save projects to an external storage device (available via the Knapp Equipment Desk), as computers may be moved or re-imaged without warning.
Training on how to use digital design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, etc) is available from Knapp student workers and staff. Email knappmedia@wellesley.edu for more information. Documentation can be found by visiting our repository of student-created guides.
Knapp computers are generally available anytime Clapp Library is open. Wellesley community members can log on using their Wellesley domain account.
When workshops or classes are taught in Knapp, attendees may get priority access to Knapp computers. Students working on academic projects that require high-powered computing may also occasionally receive priority access to a Knapp computer; please email knappmedia@wellesley.edu if you have questions.
Our Prusa MK3+ and Creator Pro 3D printers work by heating and extruding plastic filament layer-by-layer to create a three-dimensional object. We use PLA filament, which is a versatile thermoplastic derived from renewable resources.
Training is required.
Even if you've been trained, you can always request a refresher from a Production Consultant or sign up for another training.
Our Creality CR-10 printer uses the same technology and filament as the basic 3D printers (Prusa MK3+ and Creator Pros), but can print items at a larger scale than our basic 3D printers.
Training is required. Please attend a Basic 3D Printer training prior to scheduling a Specialty 3D Printer training.
Use of the CR-10 printer requires supervision. Please email knappmedia@wellesley.edu to request an appointment.
Our Prusa SL1S resin printer uses a UV laser beam to harden a photosensitive liquid resin layer-by-layer until it forms a 3D object. Resin printers are great for very precise and detailed prints.
Training is required. Please attend a Basic 3D Printer training prior to scheduling a Specialty 3D Printer training.
Use of the resin printer requires supervision. Please email knappmedia@wellesley.edu to request an appointment.
Knapp has one Husqarna Viking Emerald 118 and two Singer 4423 Heavy Duty sewing machines. In addition to the sewing machines, the sewing area is stocked with basic sewing supplies like an iron, ironing board, rulers, scissors, and pins.
Training is required.
If you already know how to use a sewing machine, you can demo your knowledge and go over Knapp-specific sewing policies and procedures.
After completing a training, available anytime Clapp Library is open. No reservations required; first-come, first-serve.
Brother PE800 with a 5x7" stitch area.
Training
Training is required.
Even if you've been trained, you can always request a refresher from a Production Consultant or sign up for another training.
During Makerspace staffed hours. No reservations required; first-come, first-serve.
The Silhouette Cameo 4 uses a small blade to cut thin material like cardstock, foam sheets, or sticker paper. The machine follows a path defined in a digital cut file, allowing you to make precise, complex, and repeatable designs.
Knapp provides cardstock paper free of charge. Please email knappmedia@wellesley.edu if you are planning to cut materials other than cardstock, as the material might require a different blade to be installed.
You can create your design from scratch within the Silhouette Studio software, import a design made with different software (such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator), or open a design you have purchased. Silhouette Studio Basic Edition can open .STUDIO3 and .DXF files and import common image formats like .JPG, .GIF, and .PNG (images can be converted to cut paths in Silhouette Studio).
Training
Training is optional. If you'd like to request a training or have any questions, ask a Production Consultant during Staffed Hours!
Anytime Clapp Library is open. No reservations required; first-come, first-serve.
Knapp has 10 Oculus Rift headsets, 2 Oculus Go headsets, 2 Magic Leap AR headsets, and 1 HTC Vive setup.
Training
Depends on the headset. Topic will be covered during training.
Depends on the headset. Topic will be covered during training.
TBA! Email knappmedia@wellesley.edu with any questions in the meantime.
Training
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Other Knapp Resources
Knapp offers self-service tools for analog-to-digital conversion, digitization, or duplication, including a VHS player and digitizer, a region-free DVD player, and more.
Find documentation on audio conversion (LPs / vinyl records to CDs, etc.) here.
Find documentation on video digitization (VHS to DVD, DVD to .mp4, etc.) here.
Please abide by all copyright laws when using Knapp equipment.
If you are looking for full-service digitization, local companies like Everpresent have been well-reviewed by Wellesley staff.
The Knapp Center has three Epson V600 and one Epson V750 scanner at stations 37 and 38. Find instructions on how to use scanners in Knapp Center Documentation G-Drive.
The Epson V750 scanner supports self-service film negative scanning. Film guides for 35mm or 6 x 9 negatives are available next to the scanners.
If you are looking for full-service slide scanning, local companies like Everpresent have been well-reviewed by Wellesley staff.
Other scanners on campus:
