Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
New Boost Membership Round – July Start
Just a reminder that it’s time to apply for the next round of our Boost membership, starting 1st July. Please tell anyone you think might benefit.
Boost Membership was introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DoES Liverpool – the amazing coworking and shared workshop space in the Fabric District of Liverpool. It gives two people the opportunity to use the space free of charge for six months either with an allocated desk or by having 24-hour access to the workshop.
As things continue to be difficult for people due to inflation, fuel prices and all the economic woes we’re dealing with at the moment we thought it would be worth pointing out that Boost membership is open to anyone, even existing paying members. If 6 months free membership would help you out at the moment then feel free to apply, of course if you’re not already a paying member you are still welcome to apply.
Applications are open until 11:59pm on Saturday 31st May 2025, any applications received after this point will not be considered. We will endeavour to announce the winners as soon as possible afterwards.
We had a great time at Wirral MakeFest (see photos below), thanks to everyone who took part, and to the event organisers who made sure everything ran smoothly. Just another reminder that this year’s Liverpool Makefest will be on Saturday 5th July. It’s the 10th anniversary edition, so hopefully there will be lots of returning makers from the first event – we’ve been there every time!
Please get in touch if you want to display your stuff on our stand (Github issue here that you can add your details to). If you or any makers you know would like their own stand then please fill out the form here before the end of the month. Spread the word!
Things of Note
Adrian McEwen:Currently running what’s probably the longest 3D print to be done at @DoESLiverpool, a reprint (but at higher resolution) of the DoES Tower – a model of the St. John’s Beacon here in Liverpool.
It’s not actually going to take nearly 10 days, that’s the printer being pessimistic; but it will be nearly 4 and a half days 😄
Museum in a Box:We were out yesterday at Wirral Makefest and having a lovely day telling everyone about how MiaB works. We’re featured on the @DoESLiverpool stand, which is where we have our office.
DoES Liverpool:Some of the DoES Liverpool team, with visitors, at #wirralmakefest2025 on Saturday.
Thanks to the organisers. We had an excellent time meeting visitors and other makers.
Mike brought along two panels of his VLG (Very Large Rug), which can be seen in the background. #WeekNotes
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Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
"Week 726 – Bluetooth LED bike game, Tiny Spectrum Analyser, Boost Membership"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
Wirral MakeFest is happening this Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Birkenhead Central Library. DoES Liverpool have a stall and need volunteers (especially as it’s on the same day as our Monthly Maker Day and we need to cover both!). It’s a great opportunity to see what other makers around the area are doing too (and part of the build up to Liverpool Maker Day in July).
Please get in touch (with Jackie, Mike or Zarino) if you’d like to help setting up from 16:00 on Friday, taking part on Saturday (setting up from 8:40, event starts at 10:00), or bringing stuff back to DoES on Monday (4pm at the library). The Github issue is here with all the details.
New Boost Membership Round – July Start
And just like that It’s time to launch the process for the next round of Boost Membership. This would be the cohort that will have their membership from July 2025 – December 2025.
If you already know what you’re doing then head over here to apply otherwise read on for more information about Boost membership.
The DoES Liverpool Boost Membership was introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DoES Liverpool – the amazing coworking and shared workshop space in the Fabric District of Liverpool. Boost membership gives two people the opportunity to use the space free of charge for six months either with an allocated desk or by having 24-hour access to the workshop.
As things continue to be difficult for people due to inflation, fuel prices and all the economic woes we’re dealing with at the moment we thought it would be worth pointing out that Boost membership is open to anyone, even existing paying members. If 6 months free membership would help you out at the moment then feel free to apply, of course if you’re not already a paying member you are still welcome to apply.
Applications are open until 11:59pm on Saturday 31st May 2025, any applications received after this point will not be considered. We will endeavour to announce the winners as soon as possible afterwards.
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Maker Day
Our free monthly daytime meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Sunday 11 May, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)
In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!
Two rules:
1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.
2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.
Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person: http://instagram.com/plastacs http://twitter.com/plastacs http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool
Somebody Should
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
And just like that It’s time to launch the process for the next round of Boost Membership. This would be the cohort that will have their membership from July 2025 – December 2025.
If you already know what you’re doing then head over here to apply otherwise read on for more information about Boost membership.
The DoES Liverpool Boost Membership was introduced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DoES Liverpool – the amazing coworking and shared workshop space in the Fabric District of Liverpool. Boost membership gives two people the opportunity to use the space free of charge for six months either with an allocated desk or by having 24-hour access to the workshop.
As things continue to be difficult for people due to inflation, fuel prices and all the economic woes we’re dealing with at the moment we thought it would be worth pointing out that boost membership is open to anyone, even existing paying members. If 6 months free membership would help you out at the moment then feel free to apply, of course if you’re not already a paying member you are still welcome to apply.
Applications are open until 11:59pm on Saturday 31st May 2025, any applications received after this point will not be considered. We will endeavour to announce the winners as soon as possible afterwards.
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"Week 725 – Making Innovation Work, Pirates in Iceland"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
Hack the Space Day and Community Meeting – Sunday 4th May
Our next Hack the Space day and Community meeting is this Sunday 4th May. Please come along for either or both if you can!
Space hacking is planned to start at 10am with the community meeting from 1pm to 3pm.
You can join the community meeting remotely via this link: https://ca.meet.coop/b/adr-ctr-trg or at xrhub.org (ask Alex or Julian if you’d like a demo, and for room details).
We’re taking part in Wirral MakeFest on Saturday 10th May at Birkenhead Central Library. If you’ve got things you’d like to display and/or you’d like to help with organisation, please get in touch (and there’s a GitHub issue here that you can add your details to). We can talk about this at Sunday’s community meeting too.
Liverpool MakeFest
This year’s Liverpool Makefest will be on Saturday 5th July. DoES Liverpool will be taking part as usual so please get in touch if you want to display your stuff on our stand (Github issue here that you can add your details to). If you or any makers you know would like their own stand then please fill out the form here. Spread the word!
Things of Note
Alex: Liverpool. If you do not believe this is one of the most friendly, caring, and supportive places one can live. Come and join us #weeknotes
Adrian McEwen:Working up to tackling the emails I need to send with something more fun. A bit of #FreeCADFriday workWhich is also work, so useful to do, but I’m very aware that I’m procrastinating with it 😀#weeknotes#ibal251
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Friday 02 May, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Crips against cuts
Sunday 04 May,
10:00am-1:00pm
Hack the Space Day
Come along and work on anything that will make our space better e.g. putting together new work benches for the machine room, replacing the tables in the corner by the laser cutter room, PAT testing …
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
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"Week 724 – Hubs Community Edition, U-Boot"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
Wirral MakeFest
We’re taking part in Wirral MakeFest on Saturday 10th May at Birkenhead Central Library. If you’ve got things you’d like to display and/or you’d like to help with organisation, please get in touch (and there’s a GitHub issue here that you can add your details to).
Liverpool MakeFest
This year’s Liverpool Makefest will be on Saturday 5th July. DoES Liverpool will be taking part as usual so please get in touch if you want to display your stuff on our stand (Github issue here that you can add your details to). If you or any makers you know would like their own stand then please fill out the form here. Spread the word!
Things of Note
Alex: Having SOOOOO much fun with our new installation of Hubs Community Edition
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Plastic Playgroup (DoES Workshop)
In a world with mountains of plastic and molehills of play, let’s get our spades out and shift the balance.Make new things from abandoned plastic with us. Plantpots, purses … pedalos?Shred plastic. Blend it. Meld scraps together with a heat gun. Make sheets. Laser cut it. CNC it. Stitch potato bags together with soldering iron? Make fabrics with a regular iron? What have we got, what can we make? We don’t know – let’s figure it out!
Two rules:
1. No Objectives – this is an aimless and wandering session.
2. Bring Your Own Initiative – this is an active session and we’ll help you get creative.
Every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon, between 2pm and 5pm.Facilitated by Plastic Tactics – follow on social for the latest updates, and to see what we make if you can’t be here in person: http://instagram.com/plastacs http://twitter.com/plastacs http://facebook.com/plastictacticsliverpool
Somebody Should
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
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"Week 723 – OSHWA certifications, NixOS, Netting"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
Fibre Arts Room
An important message from Liz:
Last week the Fibre Arts team put in a huge effort to tidy up the Fibre Arts room so it is a more appealing place to work and create. Stuff that had been dumped or left lying around was disposed of. We would appreciate it if equipment (including the ironing board and ladder) as well as materials, could be put away after you use them. If you would like to donate materials, could you please put them away or let the Fibre Arts team know that they are there. Going forward, in order to keep the room tidy for all users, materials that left lying around may be gotten rid of!
Things of Note
Gabby sent in this photo of plant netting she created, with a netting needle she laser cut from plywood using our laser cutter Gerald.
matthewcroughan: Generic aarch64 NixOS installer via USB Boot on U-Boot -> Grub on a qcm6490 thanks to the genius of @cas and more#weeknotes#nixos
Adrian McEwen:Porting EspStackTraceDecoder to python because that’s far preferable (to me 😀) than working out how to build some java app just to do a bit of text munging and call out to addr2line 🤣#weeknotes#esp32
matthewcroughan: Is the raspberry pi zero w (armv6l) already considered #retro tech? It took the whole day but I got it running NixOS with Linux 6.14, booting via U-Boot with UEFI and systemd-boot after that.#weeknotes#nixos#raspberrypi
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Sunday 20 April, 10:00am-2:00pm
Repair Café
Somebody Should
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
"Introducing our April 2025 Boost Desk Member – Amy"
A warm welcome to our new Boost Desk Member, Amy.
Amy wants to use the space to motivate herself to complete her sketchbook, culminating into a painting near the end of the membership. Check out her instagram profile at @ameliasoulkind.
Boost Membership
We hold a new Boost membership round every three months. Find out more here, and if you’re interested in applying, then keep an eye on our social media for details of the next round!
"Introducing our April 2025 Boost Workshop Member – Liz"
A warm welcome to our new Boost Workshop Member, Liz, already a longstanding and valued member of our community.
Liz says she’ll be using the membership to utilise the DoES space more; She has a small business, Sew Taylor Made Designs, and will take this opportunity to develop some ideas she has using the machines at DoES, particularly in the Fibre Arts room. She also wants to learn how to use the 3D printer.
Liz’s social media handle is @sewtaylormadedesigns on Instagram and facebook – take a look there to see her makes, especially the lovely bags and Sashiko embroidery.
Boost Membership
We hold a new Boost membership round every three months. Find out more here, and if you’re interested in applying, then keep an eye on our social media for details of the next round!
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"Week 722 – More From Leigh, React OS"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
Wirral MakeFest
We’re taking part in Wirral MakeFest on Saturday 10th May at Birkenhead Central Library. If you’ve got things you’d like to display and/or you’d like to help with organisation, please get in touch (and there’s a GitHub issue here that you can add your details to).
Liverpool MakeFest
This year’s Liverpool Makefest will be on Saturday 5th July. DoES Liverpool will be taking part as usual so please get in touch if you want to display your stuff on our stand (Github issue here that you can add your details to). If you or any makers you know would like their own stand then please fill out the form here. Spread the word!
Things of Note
DoES Liverpool:Some more pics from our visit to the North West Computer Museum and Leigh Spinners Mill last week: #WeekNotes
DoES Liverpool:Leigh Hackspace: #WeekNotes
(We’re hoping that they’ll have their own Epic Trip to visit us)
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
Our free monthly daytime meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
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"Week 721 – AR Coffee Making, DoES Epic Trip"
Each week we’ll endeavour to publish some details of the interesting things that members of DoES Liverpool have been up to over the past seven days. You can find out a bit more about them in our introductory post.
And remember, if you’re involved with DoES Liverpool at all, let us know what you get up to so we can include it here!
DoES Liverpool: Some photos of the Heritage Centre from our DoES Epic Trip to Leigh Spinners Mill with Mike R, Mike G, Shane, Phil, Erick, Gabby, Matt, Dylan, Craig, Paul H, Paul M, Jackie, and our drivers Gary and Julian (lots of thanks to them especially as it’s difficult to get to Leigh without a car!). #WeekNotes
Maker Night
Our free weekly evening meeting where you can find out about our space and all the making equipment in it, get a laser cutter or CNC embroidery machine induction, and work on projects from physical computing and electronics to 3d printing, routing and sewing. Just pay for materials used.
The DoES Liverpool to-do list is stored in the issues of our Somebody Should repository on github. Head over there if there’s something you’d like to report, or if you want to help out fixing things.
