A learner-centered, collaborative community space in McWherter Library.
the sandbox. is a creatorspace for
all UofM students, faculty, staff.
Gives users tools and resources to explore at any stage of their academic career.
Allows communities to meet and explore hi- and low-tech projects.
Workshops, demonstrations, and open houses.
Visit the sandbox. today!
1st floor - Collaborative Creatorspace
2nd floor - Video Studio
3rd floor - Audio Studio
4th floor - Presentation Practice Studio
Flip Ultra HD |
Small camera for easy video recording. Up to 2 hours of battery life. Plugs into a USB port. How do I use it? |
3 day checkout, 1 renewal 1 per student $5 late-fee Any available? |
GoPros: GoPro Hero 3+
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Small camera with video, still photos, and burst photos. Up to 4 hours of battery life. Not for underwater use. How do I use it? |
3 day checkout, no renewal 1 per student $5 late-fee Any available? |
Canon Rebel T6
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2 Canon Rebel DSLR camera. How do I use it? |
3 day checkout Any available? |
Piko Pocket Projector
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3 portable projectors. |
3 day checkout Any available? |
Magnasonic Pocket Projector
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1 portable projector. | 3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Optoma Large Projector
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1 full-size projector. Requires cord power to run. VGA + HDMI cords, remote included. | 3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Digital Art Tablets |
2 Wacom Intuos digital art tablets. |
3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Dell Laptops | 20 Dell Latitude Laptops. |
4 hour checkout Any available? |
Laser Pointer + Clickers | 4 laser pointer + clickers |
4 hour checkout Any available? |
Makerbot Extruders | Filament extruders needed to reserve the 3D printers. |
5 hour checkout |
MIDI Piano Keyboard | Alesis 49-key keyboard. | 3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Utopia 360* VR Headsets | 3 VR headsets. | 3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
TheEyeTribe Eye Trackers | 2 eye trackers. |
4 hour checkout |
Leap Motion Controllers | 2 motion controllers. |
4 hour checkout |
Chargers + Cables |
Dell Laptop Chargers |
4 hour checkout $1/day late-fee fine |
Graphing Calculators |
6 TI-84s, 3 TI-89s |
4 hour checkout |
Makey Makey Kits |
2 invention kits for beginners. |
3 day checkout $1/day late-fee fine |
Weller Soldering Kits |
Solders are not included, but solders are available at Home Depot. |
3 day checkout |
Jameco Breadboards | 3 breadboards. |
3 day checkout |
Extech Multimeters | 3 multimeters to test voltage. |
3 day checkout |
Microsoft Bands | 6 Microsoft bands in different sizes. |
3 day checkout |
Xbox One |
Wii U gamepad, controllers, games: Xbox One controllers, games: |
4 hour checkout Library use only. |
Condenser Microphone | 1 condenser microphone. | 4 hour checkout |
Zoom Audio Recorders |
2 portable audio recording devices. Charging device included. SD card not included. | 3 day checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Digital Voice Recorders | 2 portable audio recording devices. Holds up to 8 GB. | 4 hour checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Sound-Reducing Earmuffs | 4 earmuffs to help muffle sound. | 4 hour checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |
Headphones |
8 over-the-ear headphones with microphone attached with aux plug. 4 Bluetooth headphones compatible only with a computer. |
4 hour checkout $1/hour late-fee fine |