Buinho FabLab is divided into two main spaces:
- The workshop, which is equipped with CNC mills, two laser cutters, a resin 3D printer,vand various tools and machines for woodwork and prototyping.
- The studio which has several 3D Printers, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, several electronics and robotics equipment, controllers, 3D scanner, sensors, and other components to be used in creative
projects. The studio also offers several PC workstations, complemented by two iMacs with adequate software for graphic and product design.
The digital fabrication capabilities offered by the Fablab are complemented by an ecosystem of other technologies and devices that enable a creative and explorative immersion within the digital realms.
We also possess diverse educational equipment which is used primarily to support the educational mission of Buinho. It is also available for those residents that want to experiment with physical computing, interactive environments, sound, among others. It includes:
MicroControllers and electronic prototyping platforms- Arduinos, Raspberry Pi's, Microbits, LilyPad, MakeyMakey Robotic Kits - Mbot, Little Bits, Cubetto, Arduino based rovers (NiCo's) Electronic Bench - Variable power supply, oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering stations, calipers, precision tools, etc.
Electronic Components - Arduino sensors kits, conductors, resistors, capacitors, breadboards, jumpers, perfboards, DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, etc
Other relevant equipment - Kinnect, Virtual Reality Head Mount, Leap Motion, Sewing Machine.
Precious Plastic (www.preciousplastic.com) is a global community composed by individuals and groups that are working towards a solution to plastic pollution. Knowledge, tools, and techniques are shared online, for free.
Our workspace is connected and spread through Messejana. The plastic waste is separated and deposited by the local's in specific points created by us, and then brought to the Plastic Recycling Center. There, a group of Buinho volunteers transform the plastic waste in raw material and use it to produce products that are given back to the local community.
The Buinho Precious Plastic is also a part of the makerspaces network, It is located in the local municipality workstation enabling users to work in metal and machine-building using specific
equipment and workspaces.
Besides all the technological and digital apparatus, Buinho also possesses art studios in all houses where AiR can find the space and light to further develop their projects. We also provide heavy duty easels to those that require larger dimension canvas, and some material for painting from past residencies.