An exciting opportunity that came from the use of 3D printers has been the improvement in prosthetics and giving people all over the world access to this technology. One local teenager by the name of Jacob hopes to offer his talents to this cause in the future. Jacob took the classes on 3D printing and […]
My colleague Alex 3D printed a Virtual Reality (VR) headset for the Toronto Reference Library Hub for anyone to come down and check out. It’s a great and easy do-it-yourself project as you can find all the files and instructions online. Headset with Samsung Phone attached Headset fully assembled If you're making your own, at […]
If you've been to the Digital Innovation Hub at the Toronto Reference Library within the past couple of months, you might have seen the white tarp and have noticed the noise at times. Well the tarp is down, and the secret is getting harder to keep quiet. Library customers soon can’take advantage of the new […]
The Spring Innovator in Residence is soon coming to a close. Lindy Wilkins, our expert in Arduino has offered over 6 weeks of exciting classes, workshops and interesting lectures. The next Innovator in residence program will start September 8th and the focus will be on 3D Design. Image courtesy of TPL Staff Alex D who designed […]
Are you interesting in learning Arduino or do you have a project in mind using Arduino? Join Lindy Wilkins as she hosts lectures, workshops, and one-on-one appointments at Toronto Reference Library. Lindy Wilkins is a Toronto-based artist, maker, developer, and community facilitator. Her hobbies include tinkering, cycling, exploring and spontaneous whimsical fabrication. Lindy Wilkins' extensive […]
If you’re interested in experimenting with audio production and mixing, come down to the Hub at the Toronto Reference Library and learn the tricks of the trade with some handy devices. For example, the Apogee Quartet serves as a mixer and allows users to come in and record vocals or plug in their instruments with the aim […]
MaKey MaKey kits are a great way to learn more about electronics through interacting with everyday objects. Take a couple of bananas and turn them into keys for a piano or keyboard. Draw your own game controller in pencil and play a game of Pac Man. Image courtesy of http://makeymakey.com/ The idea behind this great kit […]
Have you ever wanted to take a look at those old VHS tapes collecting dust? Maybe take some old home movies and preserve them for future generations to see? Maybe take a collection of them with the idea of editing and restoring them for a celebration? The Digital Innovation Hub at the Toronto Reference Library […]
Just a short note to let everyone know about the great article in the Toronto Star this morning about the Digital Innovation Hub's customer Richard Audette. Image Courtesy of thestar.com Richard spent over 20 hours designing a TTC subway car that will works with any standard wooden train set. Using 3D design software, Richard decided […]
If you have ever wanted to try video editing, now is the time. This year Toronto Public Library’s Digital Innovation Hub in the Toronto Reference Library and Fort York are proud to offer free iMovie editing classes to the public. iMovie is a great video editing tool that makes the process and technology very easy to learn. […]