For the wildly curious and mildly dangerous.
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THE DIRECTIVE:
Travel the local ecosystem. Build cool things. Help others. Collect the stamps. (A selfie at the space also counts as proof of visit). Do not anger the CNC router.
ACCESS LEVEL LEGEND:
ADDRESS: 3810 N Tulsa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
ACCESS LEVEL: ★ Membership Required
VIBE CHECK: Heavy machinery, brilliant startups, and a killer community.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Laser Cutting & 3D Printing
- Woodshop & Fabrication Hub
- Entrepreneurial Mentorship
SIDE QUEST: Ask the front desk about their wildest hardware prototype.
ADDRESS: 600 N Robinson Ave 5th Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
ACCESS LEVEL: ★ Membership Required
VIBE CHECK: The ultimate collision space for founders, funders, and ecosystem builders.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Startup Incubation
- Co-working & Collaboration
- Unmatched Networking Events
SIDE QUEST: Pitch your worst idea to a stranger in the breakroom.
ADDRESS: 1141 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
ACCESS LEVEL: ★ Membership Required
VIBE CHECK: Oklahoma City's premier hub for developers, tech meetups, and civic hackers.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Techlahoma Meetup HQ
- Lightning-Fast Fiber Internet
- Late-Night Coding Fuel
SIDE QUEST: Find the most obscure programming sticker on a laptop.
ADDRESS: 6700 NW 35th Street, Bethany, OK 73008
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A community hub featuring 3D printers and crafting technology.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Button Makers
- Crafting Supplies
SIDE QUEST: Design a custom button and print it on the 3D printer.
ADDRESS: 501 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
ACCESS LEVEL: ★ Membership Required
VIBE CHECK: Tulsa's premier MIT-chartered Fab Lab with industrial-grade tools.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- CNC Routers
- Laser Cutters
- Electronics Bench
SIDE QUEST: Learn to use the CNC router and make a small wooden sign.
ADDRESS: 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034
ACCESS LEVEL: 🎓 University Only
VIBE CHECK: A university space open to students for prototyping and design.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- VR/AR Equipment
- Sewing Machines
SIDE QUEST: Experience a VR simulation and sketch a physical prototype.
ADDRESS: 2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
ACCESS LEVEL: $ Day Pass / Fee
VIBE CHECK: A hands-on, family-friendly tinkering space inside the Science Museum.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Hand Tools
- Recycled Materials
- Simple Electronics
SIDE QUEST: Build a structure out of recycled materials that can hold a book.
ADDRESS: 103 W Acres St, Norman, OK 73069
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A central library space equipped for modern digital and physical making.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Laser Engravers
- 3D Printers
- A/V Equipment
SIDE QUEST: Record a short audio story or engrave your name on a token.
ADDRESS: 204 N 5th St, Noble, OK 73068
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A local branch bringing maker tech to the Noble community.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Cricut Makers
- STEM Kits
SIDE QUEST: Use the Cricut to cut out a personalized sticker.
ADDRESS: 101 N Philadelphia Ave, Shawnee, OK 74801
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: Shawnee's hub for creative exploration and digital learning.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Robotics Kits
- Design Software
SIDE QUEST: Program a simple robot to navigate a maze.
ADDRESS: 2201 SW 134th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A bustling community space with tools for creators of all ages.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Heat Presses
- Sewing Machines
SIDE QUEST: Learn a new stitch on the sewing machine or design a heat-press graphic.
ADDRESS: Various Locations
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A traveling maker space bringing tools and knowledge to the people.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Mobile 3D Printers
- Laptops
- Hands-on STEM
SIDE QUEST: Catch the mobile lab at an event and build a simple circuit.
ADDRESS: 830 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73019
ACCESS LEVEL: 🎓 University Only
VIBE CHECK: The heart of student innovation and architecture making at OU.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- High-Res 3D Printing
- CNC Routing
- Woodworking
SIDE QUEST: Find an architecture student and ask about their prototype.
ADDRESS: 110 SW 4th St, Lawton, OK 73501
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: Empowering southwestern Oklahoma with hands-on learning.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Cricut Machines
- Sublimation Printers
- STEM Kits
SIDE QUEST: Sublimate a design onto a mug or piece of fabric.
ADDRESS: 1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK 73064
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A dynamic space offering hands-on activities for the Mustang community.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Coding Resources
- Crafting Supplies
SIDE QUEST: Write a basic script in Python or Scratch.
ADDRESS: 2914 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A neighborhood library fostering creativity and tech literacy.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- 3D Printers
- Educational Robots
- Art Supplies
SIDE QUEST: Create a piece of art combining traditional media and 3D printing.
ADDRESS: 225 S Howard Ave, Moore, OK 73160
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A community-focused space with tools for fabrication and design.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Laser Cutters
- Sewing Machines
- Electronics Kits
SIDE QUEST: Laser cut a custom coaster or keychain.
ADDRESS: 400 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
ACCESS LEVEL: 📖 Library Card Required
VIBE CHECK: A comprehensive maker space in the heart of downtown Tulsa.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Audio/Video Studios
- Laser Cutters
- 3D Printers
SIDE QUEST: Edit a short video clip or manipulate an image in the digital lab.
ADDRESS: 617 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
ACCESS LEVEL: ★ Membership Required
VIBE CHECK: An independent, community-driven arts and maker space.
KNOWN RESOURCES:
- Screen Printing
- Fiber Arts
- Shared Workspace
SIDE QUEST: Try your hand at screen printing a simple design.
VIBE CHECK:
KNOWN RESOURCES:
Use this space to sketch things that probably violate the laws of physics.
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