Welcome to the Design Department Maker Lab at MiraCosta College, where your creative visions come to life!
Our Maker Lab is a hub of innovation, equipped with an abundance of cutting-edge tools and technology. Whether you’re looking to prototype with our 3D printers, craft intricate designs with our laser cutters, or shape materials with our water jet and wood cutting tools, we have the resources you need. Additionally, our state-of-the-art design software and high-performance computers ensure that you can bring your digital creations into the physical world with precision and ease. Join us and transform your ideas into reality!
WE ARE OPEN:
Spring and Fall
Monday – Thursday 9am – 8pm.
Fridays 9 – 5pm.
Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
Summer
Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm.
OUR LOCATION:
Building 4600
1 Barnard Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
Our lab assistants are there to help guide you in your use of the equipment and software for your course assignments or personal projects. Check their schedule:
Training Videos
Check out our MCC Design Dept Training Videos Youtube channel where students can find informational and training videos on a variety of machinery, facilities, faculty, students, and other facets of the MiraCosta Community College Design Department.
Our Equipment
Please note: Use of all machines include a $1.00 minimum per job. Payment can be made using a credit or debit card. Scan the Foundation Account QR code below:
Prices shown are for course projects. Personal projects are 2x cost of course projects.
To reserve time to use this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu).
3D Printers
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Desktop Extrusion/FDM/Filament
Price: $0.05/gram
Binder (Powder)
Price: $0.20/cubic cm
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering – Nylon Powder)
Price: Cost of part per PreForm + 15% Cost of Excess Powder
SLA (Stereolithography Apparatus – Resin)
Price: $0.20/mL
3D Scanners
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Costs may be associated with the use of this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu) for additional information.
CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled milling)
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Price: $1.00/ half hour
Drone
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Costs may be associated with the use of this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu) for additional information.
Poster Printing (Plotter)
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Prices (See below)
| BW Line Drawing | Color Line Drawing | BW Image Poster | Color Poster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 18 in x 24 in | $2.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
| 24 in x 36 in | $3.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
| 36 in x 48 in | $5.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 |
Laser Cutters
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Price: $1.00/ half hour
Vinyl Cutter
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Costs may be associated with the use of this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu) for additional information.
Virtual Reality
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Costs may be associated with the use of this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu) for additional information.
Waterjet
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Price: $1.00/lb. of garnet
Woodworking Equipment
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Additional/manufacturer’s information can be found by clicking the name of the machine.
Costs may be associated with the use of this equipment, please contact Chris Boehm (cboehm@miracosta.edu) for additional information.
Drill Press
Chop saw, Band saw, Skill Saw, Table saw, Circular saw, Jig saw, Belt Sander, Drill Press, Drills and more
Design Dept Software
- Adobe Suite
- AutoCAD
- Fusion360
- MeshMixer
- Netfab
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Solidworks
- Various Slicing softwares
