HAL Resources | UChicago Arts | The University of Chicago

Access to HAL resources is now facilitated via the MADD Center Canvas course. To request an invitation to the course, contact hal-info@uchicago.edu

Please click a heading for details on selected pieces of equipment available at HAL. New equipment at HAL Studio to be added to this page soon.
In addition to these resources, we also stock a wide range of hand tools, hardware, electronics and electrical supplies, sheet goods, and more.

MakerBot Replicator 2

Product Website.
Tray size: 285x153x155mm (11.2x6x6.1inches)
100-micron layer resolution
Will print from a .stl or .obj file.

Desktop CNC Mill - Shapeoko 2

Product Website.
Simple, tabletop CNC mill.
Cutting Area: 298x301x54mm
Spindle Tool Size: 1/8"

Universal Laser Systems VLS 6.60 Laser Engraver/Cutter

Capacity: 32" x 18"
Power: 60 Watts
Capable of cutting wood, various plastics, paper and cardboard, leather, etc
Capable of etching or engraving all of the above, plus glass, stone, and certain coated metals
For more information see the product page

PQ Labs 12-Point Touch Screen

Product Website
Supports up to 12 simultaneous touch commands for multimedia and interactive applications
Overlaid on a Samsung UN55ES6500 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D Slim LED HDTV
Connected to a Dell PC workstation

Samsung 55 inch LED Display

Full product brochure
Overlaid with PQ Labs 12-Point Touch Screen
Connected to a Dell PC workstation

MADD Center Front Desk, Weston Game Lab Commons and Hack Arts Lab Summer Hours
(June 24-August 30)

Monday - Friday: 9AM - 4PM ***
***Closed Wednesday-Friday July 3-5

Please contact hal-info@uchicago.edu for more information

CSIL Summer Hours
(June 24-August 30)

Monday – Thursday: 9 AM – 10 PM ***
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 10 PM
***Closed Thursday, July 4

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