Welcome
Welcome to the Trojan Forge, UA Little Rock’s creative and collaborative makerspace located in the Ottenheimer Library. The Forge is designed as a campus hub to empower students, faculty, and staff to create, connect, and contribute to a vibrant campus culture by exploring ideas, prototyping designs, and transforming creativity into tangible outcomes through hands-on learning. This space supports self-driven projects, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and provides access to tools like 3D printers, specialized software, sewing machines, and art supplies.
Meet and Make
at the Trojan Forge:
Homelabs for the holidays!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Ottenheimer Library 202B
Turn a tiny Raspberry Pi into your own personal home server! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, learn to build a private, ad-free media server with no subscriptions or experience required.
Trojan Forge Vision Grants
Trojan Forge Vision Grants Now Available!
Supported by a generous $5,000 gift from the Alumni Association Board, the Trojan Forge Vision Grants provide students, staff, and faculty with flexible funding to bring innovative makerspace projects to life and build stronger connections across our campus community. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Deadline to Apply: December 31st.
- Who Can Apply: Open to all current University students (undergraduate and graduate in good academic standing), faculty, and staff. Independent or group submissions are welcome
- Project Location: Teams/individuals must complete at least 70% of their work inside the Trojan Forge.
- Funding Scope: Funds will be distributed flexibly across selected proposals based on budget needs. Grant dollars must be used exclusively for tools and consumable materials required for project completion.
- Project Funding Distribution: Participants are encouraged to apply for a maximum of $1000 toward the purchase of materials for their projects. Projects exceeding $1000 may still be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Funding Restrictions: Projects cannot receive duplicate funding from another source, nor can projects be created with the intent of selling products for commercial gain.
- Project Duration: All project work and material expenditures must be completed wholly within the Spring 2027 semester.
- University Property Restrictions: Equipment purchased on behalf of the project will remain University property and remain in the Trojan Forge upon project completion.
Offerings & Inventory
3D Object Scanner (Coming soon)
3D Printer
Button Maker
Camera (Digital)
Camera (Polaroid)
Drawing tablets
Embroidery Machine
Flower Pressing Kit
Heat Press
Laminator
Micro Computers
Podcasting/Soundbooth Room
Serger/Overlock Machine
Sewing Machine
Soldering Iron Kit
Sublimation Printer
Vinyl Cutter
Breadboard Kit
Crafting Paper
Crochet Kits
Digital Oscilloscope
Drawing Supplies (Sketch Books, Pencils, etc.)
Foldscopes
Handheld Multimeter
Handheld Power Supply
Helping Hands
Hole Punches
Hot Glue Gun
Jewelry Making Kit
Magnifying glasses
Measuring Tape
Molecular Model Kit
Painting Supplies (Canvas, Paint, Brushes, etc.)
Sewing Kit/Supplies
Sketch/Drawing Supplies
Tripod
Wire Strippers & Crimpers
Use Guidelines & Safety
UA Little Rock students and employees, as well as visitors to Ottenheimer Library, may use the equipment available in the Trojan Forge subject to the guidelines in this Safety Manual and applicable UA Little Rock policies. Use of the equipment in the Trojan Forge is undertaken at the user’s sole risk. UA Little Rock expressly disclaims liability for any injury, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from such use of equipment and facilities in the Trojan Forge. This disclaimer includes, but is not necessarily limited to, injury or damage resulting from the misuse of equipment or the failure to follow these Safety Manual guidelines or UA Little Rock policies. Users must adhere to the Safety Manual, training provided by UA Little Rock staff assigned to the Trojan Forge, and manufacturer instructions for the equipment available. Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in restrictions or prohibitions on entry to the Trojan Forge, and appropriate disciplinary action for students and employees.
Contact Information
Brandon Sollars, Learning Commons Coordinator: [email protected] | LIB 202-C | 501-916-5897
Dan Myers, IT Coordinator & Systems Manager: [email protected] | LIB 106-C | 501-916-6790
Will Fausel, IT Support Specialist: [email protected] | LIB 106-C | 501-916-5994
Trojan Forge Makerspace Tour, Instruction & Project Request