The Learning Innovation Labs (LIL) at LSC-University Park is a fun, FREE research and invention space where anyone can explore STEAM related technologies such as 3D printing, fabric and garment printing, vinyl cutting, large scale printing, engraving and carving, robotic programming, drone building and so much more. And by anyone, we mean anyone students, faculty, staff, or any community member!
LIL is located on LSC-University Park's campus in the Energy & Manufacturing Institute (EMI) building, Room 110; open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Stop by anytime or contact our LIL staff by emailing UP-InnovationRoom@LoneStar.edu or calling 281.290.2893.
When you do stop by, let us know you visited by filling out our Daily Visitor form!
Have a crazy project idea? We have lots of them! You can email us your ideas or join us in these upcoming projects:
- constructing an arcade machine
- creating a Minecraft server
- building a huge 3D printer
- engineering a ferromagnetic speaker
Current in-progress and recently completed projects generated by the LIL are:
Equipment Available
Some of the equipment available for in-lab use or to check out include:
- 3D Printers
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Flashforge Guider IIs 3D printed parts with industrial-grade accuracy and quality
Flashforge Finder 3D printer with non-toxic PLA filament; all heated elements are protected from touch
Dremel DigiLab clog resistant, smooth 3D prints with filament run-out detection to resume printing where you left off and built-in an automatic leveling sensor for precision leveling and even more reliable printing
Flashforge Inventor II 3D printer with built-in HD camera and filament run-out detection
Stratasys F190CR prints high-strength carbon fiber 3D models up to 12 x 10 x 12 in size
Dimension BST-SST 1200es 3D printer that creates functional, durable models in production-quality thermoplastic from 3D CAD files
Boxzy a three-in-one machine that includes 3D Printing, CNC Milling, and Laser Engraving
Oryx sca1200ht automated support removal of 3D printed parts while maintaining critical dimensions on delicate and intricate part geometry
Aside from our small and large 3D printers, we also have 3Doodler pens available for creative drawing. The pens heat plastic that flows from the pen nozzle, allowing 3D structures to be drawn mid-air.
- Fabric and Garment Printing
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DSV Direct to Film (DTF) Printer for vibrantly colored, high resolution and complex designs, customize the graphic and print it onto transfer film using special ink formulated for excellent washability, then shake on powder adhesive & bake it to set the design, lastly using the enduraPRESS heat press to transfer the design from the film to the garment
Vinyl Cutting on Roland CAMM-1 GS-24 create custom vinyl banners, decals, letters, stickers, labels, or graphics in heat transfer vinyl for t-shirts or other apparel
- Large Scale Printing
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HP DesignJet L25500 easily print banners and posters with indoor quality and outdoor durability, prints in high quality and comes off the printer dry and ready to use
HP Designet T930 professional-quality prints anywhere from 11 to 36 in size
- Engraving and Carving
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Glowforge Pro cut, score, and engrave wood, acrylic, and leather with an easy to use, powerful laser
Inventables Carvey 3D carving machine for milling and engraving wood, metal, and plastic
- Robotic Programming
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Ozobot Evo desktop robot that follows along a defined track and changes course based on colored marker cues (a no programming level of use) or program the robots using Googles Blockly at five different skill levels
Sphero Bolt spherical programmable robot (comprised of motors, LEDs, encoders, processors, Bluetooth technology, and gyroscopes) used to play games, create programs, or complete challenges
Anki Cozmo Robot small AI robot with advanced sensors and cameras that responds in a human-like way, learning and adapting from human encounters; can be used simply with pre-defined actions via a smartphone or programmed with Code Lab using Python
Circuit Scribe Drone Builder Kits build and fly your own drone using cardboard arms with conductive silver ink or use the provided plastic testing arms
- Professional Photoshoot Area
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High quality digital camera with a green screen or black backdrop, and multiple light stands for different lighting and filtering configurations.
- Virtual Reality Headsets & Gaming Area
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Need a break from homework and studying? Grab a VR headset or play one of many video games!
Classroom Projects
Want to use the LIL in the classroom, but not sure how? Check out these fun classroom project ideas for inspiration!
Student Projects