https://staging.makerspace.olaru.dk/articles/Recent content in Articles on O'Town Makerspace — Community Workshop in OdenseHugoen-usSat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://staging.makerspace.olaru.dk/articles/sourcing-materials/Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://staging.makerspace.olaru.dk/articles/sourcing-materials/<p>Starting a new project at the makerspace is exciting, but knowing where to get your raw materials can be a hurdle — especially for new makers. Whether you&rsquo;re crafting with wood, metal, textiles, electronics, or using CNC tools, a range of affordable and accessible sources can get you started. Here&rsquo;s a roundup of key material sources to spark your next project:</p> <h2 id="woodworking--cnc-materials">Woodworking &amp; CNC Materials</h2> <p>Whether you&rsquo;re laser cutting or crafting by hand, wood is a staple. Look for:</p>https://staging.makerspace.olaru.dk/articles/building-a-custom-midi-controller/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://staging.makerspace.olaru.dk/articles/building-a-custom-midi-controller/<p>It started the way most projects at the makerspace do — with a half-baked idea and a cup of coffee. I wanted a MIDI controller tailored to my live performance setup: something compact, with exactly the knobs and buttons I need, and nothing I don&rsquo;t.</p> <h2 id="why-build-your-own">Why Build Your Own?</h2> <p>Off-the-shelf MIDI controllers are great, but they&rsquo;re designed for everyone. If you have a specific workflow — say, controlling Ableton Live with one hand while adjusting effects with the other — a custom layout makes all the difference. Plus, building it yourself means you understand every part of it, and you can fix or modify it anytime.</p>