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Workshop 88 Workshop 88 is a community makerspace dedicated to the shared learning of all creative endeavors. For members the space is available 24/7. What do we have?

Workshop 88 is a makerspace (also known as a hackerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space where people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate, learn and make. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes an inclusive community dedicated to creativity and learning. This is a great resource when you lack your own space or equipment for projects. We have public meetings on Thursdays from 7pm til 9pm that are open to the general public. The meetings are informal and are not structured so it is a great time to come check out the space and get a tour. We don’t even charge for the sales pitch you get. We have a variety of equipment and spaces for all types of projects. We have an electronics lab and a woodworking and metalworking shop. We currently have 3D printers, a laser cutter, vinyl cutters, and cnc milling machine . Some of our equipment requires certification with a member.

Jake is making this fold down step using his newly acquired Subatomic CNC machine.   Here he is drilling holes for the p...
09/04/2026

Jake is making this fold down step using his newly acquired Subatomic CNC machine. Here he is drilling holes for the pivots. Similar to https://hideawaysolutions.com/product/step-180-nook/
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm
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Scott & Claude are making a fitness tracker from spare parts: Wemos D1 mini (ESP8266), GPS, MAX30102 pulseox sensor, SD ...
09/03/2026

Scott & Claude are making a fitness tracker from spare parts: Wemos D1 mini (ESP8266), GPS, MAX30102 pulseox sensor, SD card adapter, WS2812b RGB LED, ADXL345 accelerometer, iPod armband, 3D printing. Progress is terrific, 🚨 spoiler alert 🚨 it gets even better later. .

What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

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After discussing manual and CNC operations to make a steel putter, we're air cutting Christine's Fusion360 toolpaths.   ...
09/01/2026

After discussing manual and CNC operations to make a steel putter, we're air cutting Christine's Fusion360 toolpaths. What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm
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Scott verifies the connection settings to the GPS module from his first quadcopter  for use in an upcoming project.  It ...
09/01/2026

Scott verifies the connection settings to the GPS module from his first quadcopter for use in an upcoming project. It still works, stay tuned! What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

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On a whim Scott whipped up a GoPro adapter to clip to where his bike pack normally goes with hilarious results on his HY...
08/31/2026

On a whim Scott whipped up a GoPro adapter to clip to where his bike pack normally goes with hilarious results on his HYPERBIKE YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MALf3lsW7Ws
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm
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Scott & Claude reverse engineer the bluetooth protocol to extract live ota pulse/ox data from a $4 AliExpress fitness wa...
08/29/2026

Scott & Claude reverse engineer the bluetooth protocol to extract live ota pulse/ox data from a $4 AliExpress fitness watch.
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

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Christine wants to machine some steel so CNC build club is servicing the Sieg mill - cleaning, adjusting, tightening, re...
08/28/2026

Christine wants to machine some steel so CNC build club is servicing the Sieg mill - cleaning, adjusting, tightening, removing backlash, configuring , calibrating, etc.
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

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Scott, Tom, & Claude fixed the jog increment hotkey bug in Machinekit.    What do you want to make?  See you @ Open Hous...
08/27/2026

Scott, Tom, & Claude fixed the jog increment hotkey bug in Machinekit. What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

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https://workshop88.com/oldblog/index.php/2026/08/17/hack-a-dead-cat-muff-from-a-fuzzy-cat-toy/What do you want to make? ...
08/17/2026

https://workshop88.com/oldblog/index.php/2026/08/17/hack-a-dead-cat-muff-from-a-fuzzy-cat-toy/
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm

Insurance experts at Comparion will find the right carrier, coverage, and price for you. Each quote helps support Workshop 88, so if you need insurance, contact Steve Goldsmith today: https://www.comparioninsurance.com/workshop-88
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For over a decade, I've wanted to attach an action camera to my bicycle helmet to make time lapse and long form videos. Now that I've worked out many of the kinks you can check out the cool results on my HYPERBIKE YouTube channel. In 2017 I attached a 3D printed PLA GoPro HERO 3+

👧🏼🐻🐼🧸Measure once, print thrice.  Scott confused radius & diameter then diameter & radius.  Eventually he made working T...
08/15/2026

👧🏼🐻🐼🧸Measure once, print thrice. Scott confused radius & diameter then diameter & radius. Eventually he made working TPU battery holders for his FPV drone goggles. If at first you don't succeed...
What do you want to make? See you @ Open House Thu 7-9pm


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Glen Ellyn, IL
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