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
3D Printing 101
Thursday, September 24, 5-7 p.m., Ottenheimer Library 100A.
Learn how to design 3D printed object, operate the Forge’s 3D printers, and use your creativity to forge your own 3D printed item!
Refreshments and Supplies Provided!
Offerings & Inventory
3D Object Scanner (Coming soon)
3D Printer
Button Maker
Camera (Digital) (Coming soon)
Camera (Polaroid) (Coming soon)
Drawing tablets (Coming soon)
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