CDL - Computer Deconstruction Laboratory - The Jersey Shore Makerspace
The Institute for Exploratory Research (IXR) was renamed in 2018 so we are now the Computer Deconstruction Laboratory (CDL). We are a family friendly makespace that will gladly help you learn about various technology such as electronics, programming and other maker technologies. The CDL consists of a makerspace/lab and Podcast studio which is open to the public on Sunday from 12 - 5 PM and Monday from 7 - 10PM. We have the usual tools, assortment of electonic parts (lots of TTL), 3D printers and a CNC machine. We also have the unusual tools but we also have the studio, a 12" meade Telescope, ham radio equipment (QRP), the key cutter (yes it works). We're working on more.
We are not an technology incubator. We are a 501 c3 organization.
We actually have more tools but because of space and power issues we don't have them available (yes we really have welding equipment). We're still in the process of getting more tools but that takes time. Also the amateur radio equipment is in process.
One other thing to note is that the CDL (and Vintage Computer Federation folks) are the IT/Networking crew for the entire campus. So we're more than a simple makerspace. :-)