We are pleased to have a number of artists lined up for the Art of Making, our art show on January 30th from 1 – 6pm. This is really going to happen, and it’s going to be great! There are still spaces available. If you or someone you know...

The family that hacks together … ok, not sure where I was going with that. But electronics, 3d printing, and interactive technology are all great family projects. We are pleased to announce that Area515 now offers discounted spouse and family membership options! Sign up for a family membership and...

We are joining up with Gravitate to host a PLIBMTTBHGATY: programming languages I’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten around to yet. It’s a lightly-structured party where people get together and work on a project in a new programming language, either with or just near each other. Refreshments will...

As we enter the last weeks of 2015 and celebrate the season of giving, we also enter a season of charitable giving. I hope you will consider giving back to the community, and humbly ask that you add the Des Moines Maker Space to your list of organizations. While...

When friends register at a store for wedding gifts, it is much easier to buy something they won’t hate.  But why avoid that risk? Instead, I launched off the giveaway coasters we made for the maker faire and made a series of custom coasters. But that wasn’t enough. They...

Recently, a high school student was arrested for having an electronic clock. That’s absurd. Help us teach the public that wires and circuitry are cool and awesome tools, not a sign of a terrorist act! Join Area515 for an electronic clock building workshop to learn how to build your...

The Science Center of Iowa did a great job of helping us tell our story. This film ran in their Maker’s Studio exhibit this summer, and now it’s available for everyone to see!   SCI Iowa Maker’s Studio: Area 515 from DEFT on Vimeo....

Pursuant to our bylaws, this is the official notice of our annual meeting. The meeting will be held Saturday, September 19 from 2pm to 4pm at the space, 1731 Grand Ave, Des Moines Any issues which members wish to have discussed and voted upon at the meeting must be...

Recently our laser suffered a fatal failure of the water pump.  This caused the tube to overheat and crack.  While waiting for the replacement tube and pump I decided to attempt to fix the pump by 3d printing a replacement impellor.  The first attempt failed because I used too...