Chico State University Gallery: Art + Tech

The University Gallery at Chico State is featuring a new show: Art + Tech.  The exhibit features technology-based art works that engage audiences through integrated forms of video production, interactive technology, and gaming media. Part sculpture, part video, part game experience, these hybrid works generate tactile connections between viewers and artwork. Check it out January 29th through February 2015

Make Some Music In The Audio Zone

The audio zone now has a dedicated computer for audio production including Ableton 9 Suite. Ableton Live is a professional-quality but user-friendly program that can be used for musical recording, editing, and performance! This software is available to IFL members of all levels along with a collection of midi instruments and controllers (including an M-audio 61-key midi keyboard, AKAI APC … Read More

Teach a Class at IFL

We are gearing up to allow anyone to teach a class or workshop at the labs. Make a class proposal and help us fill up our calendar!

Raindance Campout Stage Design!

A bunch of members at IFL spent the last few months designing and creating a large stage installation for the annual Raindance Campout event. Here is a video playlist that shows the progress of the project!

Maker Showcase 2014 Recap

Our first annual IFL Maker Showcase was a success! Here are some video highlights. Maker Showcase Recap Brian Shaver of One Six Two Cigar Box Guitars Brian McGillivray and Laurence Duterte brewing a rye IPA Raedin Bailey of Dream Raes Tena Carriere of Hometown Woodworks Richard Hemsley of Angel Chocolates There is also a great writeup in the Chico ER. … Read More

Infrared Touch Screen Laser Mounts

We have these awesome multi-touch screens that work using infrared line lasers, the only problem is that they are not calibrated correctly. These touch screens have one laser in each corner of the screen which projects a plane parallel to the screen, so that when you put your finger on the screen you are reflecting the light onto the glass. … Read More

10x10x20 Wooden Panel Entry

By Shyna Deepak Every year CSU Chico hosts its annual 10x10x20 art show. The proceeds go back to the art department and the woodshop to help keep it funded. Each panel is 10×10 and costs $20 to purchase. Every year for the past four years, I’ve wanted to enter but never had the confidence to do so… that is, until … Read More

Laser Cut Drag Chain

I’m still getting familiar with the laser cutter, so I decided to do something simple for my latest project. I chose to try making the Laser Cut Drag Chain by msraynsford it seemed like an interesting exercise in creating mechanical structures using only laser cut pieces. The process seemed fairly straightforward so I just jumped right in and set the entire … Read More

Matt the Intern

My name is Matthew Nystrom, a 21 year old student of Sustainable Manufacturing at CSU Chico currently interning at the Idea Fabrication Labs. I’m known in my circles of friends as being quite crafty. I consider myself a Jack of all trades, but a master of none. I’ve taken classes in Music Theory, Digital Arts, Electronics, Welding, and many courses … Read More