The Premier Cincinnati Hackerspace

nWe have been planning so we can buy a giant laser cutter in the next few months and we want help!nnThe laser we are looking to get is a g.weike 100w laser cutter with a cutting area of 1.5m x 1.2m (~5ft x ~4ft) (big enough to cut the outline of someone 6ft tall). We will also be getting a rotary attachment so we can etch cylindrical objects like drinking glasses.nnIt will be a significant upgrade from our current laser cutter allowing us to do far more than our current laser.nn n Our goal for fundraising is at least $4,000 with Hive13 matching donated funds. With your help we can reach that goal and even beyond it easily! When you donate you will be receiving minutes at half of our normal price. That means for every $1 you donate you get 4 minutes to use on our lasers.nnPlease note that you don’t need to be a member to purchase, use, or sell laser minutes. You can have a trained member operate our lasers for you!nn nn nnWe have a pledgie campain set up at https://pledgie.com/campaigns/28927 right now. Go donate!nnIf you have any questions feel free to contact Hive13 leadership at leadership@hive13.org.nnnnn

nCome join us at the Contemporary Arts Center this Thursday from 6pm to 8pm. Celebrate Cincinnati Design Week by making something cool and experiment with some of the Hive’s rapid prototyping machines such as 3d printers and a desktop cnc router.nnThis event is open to the community and all ages are welcome with parental observation. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver before using any tools.nnFree with admission or membership, donations appreciated.nnn