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Need help with the design of a 3D object and preparing it for 3D printing? Talk to one of our experts.
Need help with setting up or troubleshooting a 3D printer? Want to know how to get started building your own? Talk with one of our experts.
If you need to talk about how 3D scanning works or if an object you have would be able to be scanned, we have experts that can help.
Integrating data, visualition, maps, or informatics in your teaching? Get instructional advice and assistance.
Having trouble getting that perfect sounds or getting it mixed into something usable? Sit down with one of our experts for a consult.
Need advice on how to get started with an AR app or experience and what technology to use? Setup a consultation with one of our experts.
Need help setting up or using a citation manager? No matter what kind of research project or where you are in the process, you can meet with one of our experts make keeping track of sources and citations easier.
Do you need to use the Prototyping Studio's Cricut machine? Pick a time to meet with one of our consultants so they can help.
Get expert help finding, collecting, preparing or analyzing qualitative or quantitative research data.
Get consultative assistance with data management planning for research proposals and projects!
Got a mass of a data and aren't sure what to do with it, or need help planning how you will collect the data in the first place? Talk to one of our experts.
Book an appointment with a technical consultant in the Prototyping Studio.
Do you need help learning how to use a piece of equipment you've checked out from our equipment lending service? Set up a consultation with us to get a walkthrough of how to use the device.
Ask questions or get support about game development and design.
Need to use the hand tools in the Prototyping Studio but maybe you're not sure where to start? Pick a time to meet with one of the Studio consultants and they can help.
Need help starting an IoT project or just want to know how to get a Raspberry Pi up and running? Come talk to one of our experts.
Do you have a project or question about using the laser cutter in the Prototyping Studio? Pick a time with one of our consultants and they can help.
Need help with learning at a distance? We can help you with platforms like Canvas and Zoom as well as processes like requesting materials from the University Libraries while working remotely. Setup an appointment with one of our experts to learn more.
Have questions about prototyping or just generally tinkering? Setup an appointment with one of our experts to get help. This is a great starting place if you're interested in using the Prototyping Studio and need to brainstorm ideas.
Need help with your DSLR or tips setting up a solid shot? Setup an appointment with an expert to talk about it.
Assistance with collecting, transcribing, and analyzing qualitative data (interviews, focus groups, etc.), qualitative software tools (NVivo, Dedoose, etc.), and publishing qualitative data.
Need some general help on how to get started on a research project or what to do once you have found some texts? Book time with one of our librarians to get help.
Do you need to use the soldering tools in the Prototyping Studio? Schedule a time to speak with one of our consultants so they can help.
Want to stream an event to Twitch, Facebook Live, or Youtube? We can help with audio or video logisitics and demystify the streaming protocols that accompany these services, as well as talk about back channel communication for large events.
Request an appointment to visit the Studios in Newman Library. If this request is for a group, please note that I cannot accommodate more than 5 people at one time. If you'd like to bring a larger group (no more than 20 people), please email librarystudios@vt.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the week you'd like to come visit.
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Need to make a survey? Get help designing and building it from our survey experts.
Want help setting up a campaign for a table-top RPG or just have general questions about getting started? Come talk to one of our experts.
Need help with teaching at a distance? We can help you with platforms like Canvas, Zoom, and Kaltura as well as processes like creating and sharing resources with your students while working remotely. Setup an appointment with one of our experts to learn more.
Need help testing your design with users? Setup an appointment to learn how to perform a usability test on a website, an assignment, or pretty much anything.
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Do you need to use the vacuum forming machine in the Prototyping Studio? Pick a time to meet with one of our consultants and they can help.
Got a video you're having trouble with and need to talk to someone? Setup a meeting with one of our experts.
Need help with a VR project or just want to figure out how to get started? Request a consultation with one of our experts.
Have questions about CSS, HTML, JS, or some popular frameworks like React.js or Express.js? Come speak with one of our experts!