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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Welcome to the Carleton College Makerpedia!}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:<span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the Carleton College Makerpedia!</span>}}
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This is the knowledge base for the Class of 1969 Makerspace and Instrument Shop. You can find information about all the tools available in our spaces, as well as project ideas and tutorials. Our mission is to provide all members of the Carleton community opportunities to engage in hands-on, experiential learning in a broadly interdisciplinary and collaborative space. We invite everyone to use the tools, resources, and trainings we provide to nurture their creativity, explore new ways of thinking, and create sustainable, empathetic solutions to challenges at all scales.


This is the knowledge base for the Class of 1969 Makerspace and Instrument Shop. You can find information about all the tools available in our spaces, as well as project ideas and tutorials.
Hope you can stop by and make sure to follow the '''[https://www.instagram.com/carleton_makers/ Makerspace Instagram]''' to see what we are up-to and to stay updated on upcoming events! 


You said:
<div style="position: relative; height: 1%;">
<div style="position: relative; margin: 0 -1em; padding: 0; background-color: transparent; border: 1px none #ddd; height: 1%;"><!--YOU CAN ADD SHADING, BACKGROUND COLOR TO STYLE THIS  -->
  <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px;height: 1%;"><!-- RECOMMEND THE WIDTH IS SET TO LOOK GOOD ON IPADS ETC. THIS WILL BE THE TOTAL WIDTH VIEWABLE AREA -->
<div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;"><!-- RECOMMENDED THIS HEIGHT IS THE SAME AS THE HEIGHT SET FOR THE IMAGES -->
<div class='wrapper'>
<gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=10>
<DynamicPageList>
category=SlideshowImages
namespace=File
</DynamicPageList>
</gallery>
</div>
</div>
</div> </div>
</div></div> why is this not working
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT


Your code contains a mix of HTML and what appears to be a wiki-style gallery system (likely from MediaWiki with the DynamicPageList and gallery tags). Here are some possible reasons why it's not working:
<div class="carousel-heading">''<big>New Here? Try These Projects!</big>''</div>
Issues & Fixes
<!-- This is where the javascript derived carousel items are injected -->
{{#widget:Carousel|category=SimpleProjects}}


    MediaWiki Parsing Issues:
<div style="display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;">
        If this is within a MediaWiki page, make sure that the DynamicPageList extension is enabled and correctly configured.
   <div class="homeInfoBox">
        Ensure the gallery tag is supported in your MediaWiki installation.
<strong>Looking For More Projects?</strong><p>In [[Project_Tutorials|Project Tutorials]] you can see creations from other students, find tutorials, and so much more.</p>
 
    CSS & HTML Issues:
        Your div styles set height: 1%, which might be preventing the gallery from displaying properly. Try using a specific pixel or auto height.
        The outer div wrapper has overflow: hidden; height: 300px;, which may be cutting off content. Try removing overflow: hidden.
 
    Gallery Tag Issues:
        The widths=200px heights=300px perrow=10 syntax might not be correct for your gallery system. Try:
 
        <gallery mode="packed">
        File:Image1.jpg | Caption 1
        File:Image2.jpg | Caption 2
        </gallery>
 
        If your gallery relies on category=SlideshowImages, ensure images are properly categorized.
 
    JavaScript Dependency:
        Some MediaWiki gallery features rely on JavaScript. If you’re missing scripts, it won’t render properly.
 
Next Steps
 
    Check browser console (F12 > Console in Chrome/Firefox) for errors.
    Ensure MediaWiki extensions (DynamicPageList, Gallery) are enabled.
    Try a simpler version first:
 
    <gallery>
    File:Example.jpg
    File:Example2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
    Use Inspect Element (F12) to check if images are loading.
 
Let me know if you need further debugging! 🚀
You said:
I did not add the css code for it, where do i put that
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If you're using MediaWiki, you should add your custom CSS in one of the following ways:
Option 1: Use MediaWiki’s Common.css (Recommended)
 
    Navigate to:
 
https://yourwiki.com/MediaWiki:Common.css
 
Click "Edit" and add your CSS styles.
Example:
 
    .wrapper {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
 
    gallery {
        width: 100%;
    }
 
    .gallery img {
        border-radius: 10px;
        box-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
 
    Save the changes and clear cache (?action=purge at the end of a page URL).
 
Option 2: Use MediaWiki:Common.js (For Dynamic CSS)
 
If you need JavaScript-based CSS injection:
 
    Go to https://yourwiki.com/MediaWiki:Common.js
    Add:
 
    mw.util.addCSS(`
        .gallery img {
            border: 2px solid #ddd;
            padding: 5px;
            background-color: #f9f9f9;
        }
    `);
 
    Save & refresh.
 
Option 3: Add Inline CSS (Not Recommended)
 
If you want to apply CSS only to this page, use:
 
<style>
.wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
</style>
 
Place this before the gallery code.
 
Let me know what works for you! 🚀
You said:
.wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1%;
  width: 4000px;
  animation: 60s credits linear infinite;
  animation-direction:normal;
  animation-direction:normal;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
@keyframes credits {
  0% {
    margin-left: 0px;
}
100% {
    margin-left: -4000px;
}
}
 
.wrapper:hover{
    animation-play-state: paused;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
default:right to left:
 
    animation-direction:normal;
 
Left to right:
 
    animation-direction:reverse;
 
Alternate
 
    animation-direction:alternate;
 
Alternate-reverse
 
    animation-direction: alternate-reverse;
 
this is what it says
2/2
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
Your CSS looks mostly correct, but I see a few possible issues and improvements. Here’s how you can properly structure it and ensure it works for your MediaWiki gallery:
Fixes & Improvements
 
    Duplicate animation-direction: normal;
        Remove the extra one.
 
    Ensure .wrapper has enough space
        You set width: 4000px; but didn't specify the height. If it's inside a div with limited height, it might be hidden.
        Consider using white-space: nowrap; for inline elements to prevent wrapping.
 
    Keyframe Issue (margin-left)
        If images aren't scrolling, try replacing margin-left with transform: translateX(), which is smoother:
 
        @keyframes credits {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
            100% {
                transform: translateX(-4000px);
            }
        }
 
    Animation Works on .wrapper But Affects .gallery?
        If you're applying the animation to .wrapper, make sure it contains display: flex; or display: inline-block; so the gallery behaves as expected.
 
Fixed CSS
 
.wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1%;
    width: 4000px;
    animation: credits 60s linear infinite;
}
 
.wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
@keyframes credits {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-4000px);
    }
}
 
Alternative (For Left to Right Scrolling)
 
If you want the gallery to move from left to right, use:
 
.wrapper {
    animation-direction: reverse;
}
 
Or alternate direction (back and forth scrolling):
 
.wrapper {
    animation-direction: alternate;
}
 
How to Add This to MediaWiki
 
    Global (Affects All Pages) → Add to:
        MediaWiki:Common.css (for all skins)
        MediaWiki:Vector.css (for the Vector skin)
    Per Page (Only Affects One Page) → Use inline:
 
    <style>
    /* Paste the CSS here */
    </style>
 
Try these fixes and let me know what’s still not working! 🚀
You said:
<div style="position: relative; height: 1%;">
<div style="position: relative; margin: 0 -1em; padding: 0; background-color: transparent; border: 1px none #ddd; height: 1%;">
  <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px;height: 1%;">
<div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;">
<div class='wrapper'>
<gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
<dpl>
category = SlideshowImages
format = «gallery»,File:%TITLE%.jpg
</dpl>
</gallery>
</div>
</div> </div>
</div></div> why isnt this working
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
Your code is mixing HTML, MediaWiki gallery, and DynamicPageList (DPL) syntax, which may be causing issues. Here are possible problems and fixes:
Issues & Fixes
1. <dpl> Syntax Issue
 
    <dpl> is incorrect in this context.
        The correct syntax should be wrapped inside <gallery> without the need for <dpl> tags.
        Use the correct DynamicPageList (DPL) syntax based on your MediaWiki setup.
 
🔹 Fix: Replace <dpl> with DynamicPageList inside the gallery:
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
<DynamicPageList>
category=SlideshowImages
namespace=File
</DynamicPageList>
</gallery>
 
2. MediaWiki Extensions Not Enabled?
 
Make sure that:
 
    DynamicPageList is installed and enabled (DynamicPageList (third-party) or DPL3).
    Gallery feature is supported. Check by testing a simple gallery:
 
    <gallery>
    File:Example.jpg
    File:Example2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
If the simple gallery works, then DPL might be the issue.
3. CSS Issues (.wrapper)
 
    Your .wrapper div might be hidden. Try giving it display: block; or width: auto; to make sure it’s visible.
    overflow: hidden; height: 300px; could be cutting off your images.
 
🔹 Fix: Try adjusting CSS:
 
.wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: auto;
}
 
Final Corrected Code
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 -1em; padding: 0; background-color: transparent; border: none; height: auto;">
        <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px; height: auto;">
            <div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;">
                <div class="wrapper">
                    <gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
                        <DynamicPageList>
                            category=SlideshowImages
                            namespace=File
                        </DynamicPageList>
                    </gallery>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
Next Steps
 
    Test a Basic Gallery to confirm if the issue is DPL:
 
    <gallery>
    File:Image1.jpg
    File:Image2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
        If this works, then your issue is with DynamicPageList.
 
    Check if DynamicPageList is enabled
        Go to Special:Version on your wiki and look for DynamicPageList or DPL.
 
    Enable & Test DPL
        If not installed, ask your admin to install Extension:DynamicPageList (third-party).
 
Let me know what happens when you test these! 🚀
You said:
{{#dpl:
category=countries
|linksto=Pastafarianism
}} how can i use this for my gallery to get all the images from the categorey slideshow images
2/2
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
To use DPL (DynamicPageList) to fetch all images from the category SlideshowImages and display them in a MediaWiki gallery, you need to format the output correctly.
✅ Correct Syntax for a Dynamic Gallery Using DPL
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,File:%TITLE%,
| mode=userformat
}}
</gallery>
 
🔹 Explanation of Fixes
 
    DPL Formatting
        namespace=File ensures that only files (images) are selected.
        format=,File:%TITLE%, formats the output so that the images are recognized by the gallery.
        mode=userformat ensures proper inline formatting.
 
    Gallery Mode
        mode="packed" makes images align neatly.
        widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4 controls the size and number of images per row.
 
📌 Alternative Without mode=userformat
 
If your MediaWiki setup doesn’t support mode=userformat, try this instead:
 
<gallery>
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,<gallery>,File:%TITLE%,</gallery>
}}
</gallery>
 
🔍 Next Steps if Not Working
 
    Check If DPL is Enabled
        Go to Special:Version and confirm DynamicPageList is installed.
        If missing, install Extension:DynamicPageList (third-party).
 
    Test a Simple Gallery Manually
 
    <gallery>
    File:Example.jpg
    File:Example2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
        If this works, the issue is with DPL.
 
    Check If Images Are in the Correct Category
        Go to Category:SlideshowImages and confirm that images exist there.
 
Try this and let me know if you need further debugging! 🚀
You said:
<div style="position: relative; height: 1%;">
<div style="position: relative; margin: 0 -1em; padding: 0; background-color: transparent; border: 1px none #ddd; height: 1%;">
  <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px;height: 1%;">
<div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;">
<div class='wrapper'>
<gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,<gallery>,File:%TITLE%,</gallery>
}}
</gallery>
</div>
</div> </div>
</div></div> this is what i have
2/2
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
Your code has an issue where you're nesting a <gallery> inside another <gallery>, which MediaWiki does not support. The format=,<gallery>,File:%TITLE%,</gallery> within {{#dpl: ... }} is trying to generate a new <gallery> inside the existing one, which will break.
✅ Fixed Version
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 -1em; padding: 0; background-color: transparent; border: none; height: auto;">
        <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px; height: auto;">
            <div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;">
                <div class="wrapper">
                    <gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
                        {{#dpl:
                        | category=SlideshowImages
                        | namespace=File
                        | format=,File:%TITLE%,
                        | mode=userformat
                        }}
                    </gallery>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
🔹 What Was Fixed?
 
    Removed the Nested <gallery>
        The correct format for DPL inside <gallery> is:
 
        | format=,File:%TITLE%,
 
        This outputs File:Example.jpg, File:Image2.jpg, etc., directly inside <gallery>.
 
    Ensured mode=userformat
        If DPL is not parsing correctly, add mode=userformat so it outputs clean filenames.
 
🔍 What to Do If It Still Doesn’t Work?
 
    Test DPL Separately
    Create a test page and add:
 
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,File:%TITLE%,
}}
 
    If you don’t see filenames like File:Example.jpg, then DPL is not working properly.
 
Check If DPL is Installed
 
    Visit Special:Version and confirm DynamicPageList is enabled.
 
Manually Test the Gallery
 
    <gallery>
    File:Example.jpg
    File:Example2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
        If this works, the issue is with DPL.
 
🚀 Final Notes
 
This should now properly fetch all images from the SlideshowImages category and display them in a MediaWiki gallery.
 
Let me know if you need more debugging! 😊
You said:
  <dpl>
        category = Tools
        format = «gallery»,File:%TITLE%.jpg|thumb|[[%TITLE%]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="{%CATEGORIES%}"></span>\n,, «/gallery»
    </dpl> what is this line doing
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
This <dpl> block is using DynamicPageList (DPL) to generate a MediaWiki gallery dynamically, pulling all images from the category Tools. Let’s break it down:
🔍 Breakdown of Each Part
 
<dpl>
    category = Tools
    format = «gallery»,File:%TITLE%.jpg|thumb|[[%TITLE%]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="{%CATEGORIES%}"></span>\n,, «/gallery»
</dpl>
 
    category = Tools
        Fetches all files (images) from the category Tools.
 
    format =
        Defines the output format of the fetched data.
        The key part:
 
        «gallery»,File:%TITLE%.jpg|thumb|[[%TITLE%]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="{%CATEGORIES%}"></span>\n,, «/gallery»
 
        «gallery» … «/gallery»
            Wraps the output inside a <gallery> tag, making it a MediaWiki image gallery.
        File:%TITLE%.jpg
            Assumes the image files follow the naming convention File:Example.jpg.
            %TITLE% represents the name of each file without the File: prefix.
        |thumb|[[%TITLE%]]
            Adds thumbnail formatting and links the image to its file page.
        <span class="tool-category" data-category="{%CATEGORIES%}"></span>
            Adds a custom HTML <span> tag that includes:
                class="tool-category" → Allows CSS styling.
                data-category="{%CATEGORIES%}" → Stores the image’s categories as a data attribute for JavaScript access.
        \n, ,
            Adds a newline separator.
 
✅ What This Code Does
 
    Finds all images in Category:Tools.
    Wraps them inside a MediaWiki <gallery>.
    Displays each image as a thumbnail (|thumb|).
    Links each image to its title page ([[%TITLE%]]).
    Adds a <span> to store category metadata, useful for JavaScript filtering.
 
🔹 Example Output (If You Have Files in Category:Tools)
 
It would generate something like this:
 
<gallery>
File:Hammer.jpg|thumb|[[Hammer]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="Hand Tools"></span>
File:Screwdriver.jpg|thumb|[[Screwdriver]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="Hand Tools, Fasteners"></span>
File:Drill.jpg|thumb|[[Drill]]<span class="tool-category" data-category="Power Tools"></span>
</gallery>
 
🚀 Potential Issues & Fixes
 
    If DPL is not working:
        Confirm DynamicPageList (DPL) is installed in Special:Version.
        Try a simple test:
 
    {{#dpl: | category=Tools | namespace=File | format=,File:%TITLE%, }}
 
    If this doesn’t return filenames, DPL may not be installed or configured properly.
 
Incorrect File Format (.jpg Assumption)
 
    If images aren’t all .jpg, change it to:
 
        File:%TITLE%
 
        This ensures any file format (.png, .gif, etc.) is included.
 
✨ Final Notes
 
    This dynamically pulls images from a category and formats them into a MediaWiki gallery.
    The JavaScript-compatible <span> can be used for filtering images by category.
    Make sure your wiki supports <dpl> syntax. Some versions may need {{#dpl:}} instead of <dpl>.
 
Would you like help with adding JavaScript filtering to this gallery? 🚀
You said:
i have no errors but i see nothing on my screen , no slideshow or images
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If you're seeing no images or no slideshow despite having no errors, it means there’s likely an issue with how the gallery and images are being rendered. Here are some possible reasons and fixes to help you get it working:
1. Check If Images Are in the Correct Category
 
    Verify the images are in the correct category (SlideshowImages or whatever category you're using).
    You can manually check the category by visiting Category:SlideshowImages on your MediaWiki.
 
2. Check DynamicPageList (DPL) Output
 
If you're using DPL (DynamicPageList) to pull images, the output may not be showing due to incorrect formatting. Try simplifying your DPL query:
 
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,File:%TITLE%
}}
 
If this returns nothing, then there’s an issue with the DPL query or the images not being in the correct category.
3. Ensure Gallery Formatting Is Correct
 
Double-check your <gallery> formatting. If there’s any mistake, it might prevent the images from showing.
 
    Standard gallery syntax:
 
    <gallery>
    File:Image1.jpg
    File:Image2.jpg
    </gallery>
 
If this simple gallery doesn’t work, there may be an issue with your MediaWiki setup.
4. Ensure Images Exist
 
Check that the images themselves are uploaded and are named correctly in the File namespace. For example:
 
    File:Image1.jpg
    File:Image2.png
 
Check File pages for each image to confirm they exist.
5. Adjust Your Styles and Structure
 
If your CSS or HTML structure is causing issues (e.g., hiding elements), try testing without custom styles.
 
Here’s a simplified version of your code without custom CSS:
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <div style="position: relative; margin: 0 auto; width: 742px;">
        <div style="position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 300px;">
            <div class="wrapper">
                <gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=300px perrow=4>
                    {{#dpl:
                    | category=SlideshowImages
                    | namespace=File
                    | format=,File:%TITLE%,
                    }}
                </gallery>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
6. Clear Cache
 
After making changes, clear the cache:
 
    Append ?action=purge to your page URL, like https://yourwiki.com/index.php?title=PageName?action=purge, to force MediaWiki to reload the page and assets.
 
7. Inspect Element (F12) for Errors
 
Use the browser's Developer Tools (F12) to inspect the console and see if there are any errors or warnings, like missing images or broken JavaScript.
8. Check for JavaScript Issues
 
If you’re expecting a slideshow effect and nothing shows up, it’s possible that JavaScript is needed for the slideshow functionality.
 
If you want to create a slideshow using images, I recommend using something like Swiper.js or Slick.js, which can be integrated into your MediaWiki. Let me know if you'd like help with that!
Test a Basic Gallery First
 
To isolate the issue, try a simple gallery first:
 
<gallery>
File:Image1.jpg
File:Image2.jpg
</gallery>
 
If this doesn’t display images, then there’s likely an issue with your MediaWiki configuration or the images themselves.
🚀 Final Steps
 
    Test without any DPL — use basic gallery syntax.
    Verify images exist and are in the correct category.
    Check for JavaScript if expecting a slideshow effect.
 
Let me know how it goes or if you'd like help further debugging!
You said:
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,File:%TITLE%.jps
}} when i do this it shows the names of the jpgs but not the actual images
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
The reason you're seeing image names (like File:Image1.jpg) but not the actual images is because your format in the DPL query is just printing out the file names rather than rendering them as images.
 
To display the actual images, you need to use the correct MediaWiki syntax to render the images.
🔹 Fixing the DPL to Display Images
 
Modify your format to use the correct syntax for displaying images in a gallery. Specifically, you need to format the result to use the [[File:...] syntax.
 
Try this:
 
{{#dpl:
| category=SlideshowImages
| namespace=File
| format=,[[File:%TITLE%.jpg|thumb|%TITLE%]]
}}
 
🔍 Explanation of Changes
 
    [[File:%TITLE%.jpg|thumb|%TITLE%]]:
        [[File:%TITLE%.jpg]] renders the image. %TITLE% dynamically pulls the file name for each image.
        |thumb adds the thumbnail formatting.
        |%TITLE% adds the image title as a link below the image.
 
Example Output
 
This would generate:
 
[[File:Image1.jpg|thumb|Image1]]
[[File:Image2.jpg|thumb|Image2]]
 
This would display the images as thumbnails, and each image would link to its respective file page.
📌 Adjustments
 
    If you want larger images or no thumbnails, you can remove the |thumb part and adjust accordingly:
 
    {{#dpl:
    | category=SlideshowImages
    | namespace=File
    | format=,[[File:%TITLE%.jpg|%TITLE%]]
    }}
 
🔍 Other Considerations
 
    Make sure the images exist in the correct File namespace (File:Image1.jpg, File:Image2.jpg, etc.).
    Check the category (SlideshowImages) to ensure it’s populated with the correct files.
 
🚀 Conclusion
 
With the updated format, your DynamicPageList should now properly display the images from the SlideshowImages category as thumbnails or full-size images.
 
Let me know if that works, or if you need further help!
You said:
none of my css is applyin
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If none of your CSS is applying, there could be several potential reasons for this issue. Let’s troubleshoot the problem step by step:
1. Verify the CSS File Is Loaded Correctly
 
First, check whether your CSS file is being properly linked in the page.
 
    Ensure the CSS is linked in the <head> section of your page or through your MediaWiki skin.
 
Example:
 
<head>
    <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="path/to/your/styles.css">
</head>
 
If you're working within a MediaWiki skin, the CSS is generally added through the skin settings or MediaWiki:Common.css (for site-wide changes).
2. Check the MediaWiki:Common.css Page
 
    For site-wide styling, if you are using MediaWiki, your custom CSS should be in MediaWiki:Common.css.
    Go to https://yourwiki.com/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Common.css and add your styles there to make sure they apply to all pages.
 
3. Check the CSS Selectors
 
Ensure that your CSS selectors are correctly targeting the elements. If the styles aren’t applying, it could be because the selectors don’t match the structure of your HTML or MediaWiki elements.
 
For example, if you want to apply a style to the .wrapper class, it should look like this in your CSS:
 
.wrapper {
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
 
Make sure you're not overriding the styles with higher specificity or another class.
4. Browser Cache
 
Sometimes, cached CSS can prevent new styles from being applied. Try clearing your browser’s cache or doing a hard refresh (Ctrl + F5 on Windows, Cmd + Shift + R on Mac).
5. CSS Inheritance & Specificity
 
    Make sure that the styles you are adding are not overridden by more specific styles. You can use browser developer tools (F12) to inspect the element and check if your CSS is being overridden.
 
Example: If you see something like div.wrapper getting overridden by another rule like #mainContent .wrapper, then you'll need to adjust your selector to be more specific.
 
Try using more specific selectors in your CSS:
 
div.wrapper {
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 10px;
}
 
6. Check for Inline Styles
 
Inline styles can override external CSS. For example:
 
<div class="wrapper" style="background-color: red;">
 
The above inline style would override any external CSS unless you use !important in your external styles:
 
.wrapper {
    background-color: #f0f0f0 !important;
}
 
7. Check the HTML Structure
 
Ensure that the HTML structure you are targeting exists in the page. If you're using dynamic content (like DPL to display images), check whether the elements are being rendered properly.
 
For instance, check if the .wrapper div exists in the final HTML output (you can use the Inspect Element tool in your browser to check the DOM).
8. Debug with Developer Tools (F12)
 
Use your browser's Developer Tools (F12) to inspect elements and see if your styles are being applied. Here's how you can do this:
 
    Right-click on an element (like your .wrapper div) and choose Inspect.
    In the Styles tab, look for your CSS rules and see if they are being overridden or ignored.
    You can test new styles live in the browser using the Elements tab in Developer Tools.
 
9. CSS Link Issues
 
If you're manually linking CSS, ensure that the path is correct and that the file is accessible. For example, if you have a file located in styles/style.css, the link should be:
 
<link rel="stylesheet" href="/styles/style.css">
 
If the CSS is located in the same directory as your HTML page, use:
 
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
 
10. Review Special MediaWiki Overrides
 
In MediaWiki, certain CSS files are loaded separately based on skins. If you're using a custom skin, check if the skin itself is overriding your custom styles. You might need to add custom styles to the skin’s CSS file.
 
    Go to MediaWiki:Vector.css (if you're using the Vector skin) to check or add styles.
    For other skins, check the respective CSS file.
 
Troubleshooting Steps Summary:
 
    Ensure your CSS is linked correctly (via MediaWiki:Common.css or custom CSS files).
    Verify the selectors match the HTML structure.
    Use Developer Tools (F12) to inspect if your CSS is applied and if it's being overridden.
    Clear browser cache or do a hard refresh.
    Test with more specific CSS selectors to avoid conflicts with other rules.
 
🚀 Final Step:
 
After making sure your CSS is being applied correctly, check if everything renders as expected! If you're still facing issues, please share more details (like what part of the CSS isn't working), and I can help troubleshoot further.
You said:
it just looks like a normal slide show not like ive mage any changes
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If the slideshow still looks like a normal slideshow and doesn't reflect your custom CSS styles or any changes, it’s likely due to a few possible reasons:
1. Check if CSS Is Being Applied to the Correct Elements
 
You may not be targeting the correct HTML elements with your CSS selectors, or your CSS might not be specific enough to override the default slideshow styles.
 
Action: Inspect the elements using Developer Tools (F12):
 
    Right-click on the slideshow and click Inspect.
    Check if your CSS classes (like .wrapper or .gallery) are applied to the slideshow.
    Ensure no conflicting or overriding styles are preventing your custom styles from being applied.
 
If you're targeting a slideshow element, make sure you're using a correct and specific CSS selector:
 
/* Example CSS for slideshow */
.wrapper {
    /* Styles you want for the slideshow wrapper */
    background-color: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 20px;
}
 
.wrapper img {
    /* Styling the images */
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}
 
2. Ensure That Your CSS Is Loaded Properly
 
Double-check that the CSS file where you made the changes is actually loaded.
 
    In the Developer Tools window, under the Network tab, reload the page and check if the CSS file is being loaded. You should see a request for style.css or whatever file you've used.
    If the file is not loaded, check if you’ve added the correct link in the <head> section.
 
3. Apply CSS Directly in the Page to Test
 
To make sure your CSS is working, try adding styles directly to the page inside a <style> tag. This ensures the styles are applied immediately and that there's no issue with linking external stylesheets.
 
Example:
 
<style>
    .wrapper {
        background-color: #f0f0f0;
        padding: 20px;
    }
 
    .wrapper img {
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
    }
 
    .wrapper img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
</style>
 
Add this within the HTML body or header and check if it takes effect.
4. Check JavaScript Conflicts
 
If you’re using a JavaScript slideshow library (like Slick, Swiper, or another), make sure the JavaScript is not overriding the custom styles. Many slideshow libraries apply their own styles which could override the styles you're trying to set.
 
To ensure that your custom styles are applied correctly, you may need to use more specific CSS selectors or even add !important to your CSS rules to override the slideshow library’s defaults.
 
Example:
 
.wrapper img {
    border-radius: 8px !important;  /* Add !important to ensure it overrides other styles */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out !important;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2) !important;
}
 
5. Test Changes in a Simple Slideshow
 
If nothing seems to work, test your changes on a simple slideshow to see if the problem is specific to your current setup.
 
For example, create a basic gallery:
 
<div class="wrapper">
    <img src="File:Image1.jpg" alt="Image 1">
    <img src="File:Image2.jpg" alt="Image 2">
</div>
 
Apply some basic CSS:
 
.wrapper {
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: lightgray;
}
 
.wrapper img {
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}
 
This will test if your CSS is working properly.
6. Check Your Slideshow's Image Source
 
Ensure that your image URLs are correct. For example:
 
<img src="File:Image1.jpg" alt="Image 1">
 
    If you're using DPL to fetch images dynamically, ensure the filenames are correct (File:Image1.jpg, File:Image2.jpg, etc.), and the image files exist in the correct category.
 
7. Inspect for Missing Files or Broken Links
 
If images aren’t showing at all, check if:
 
    The images exist in the File namespace (File:Image1.jpg, File:Image2.jpg).
    The images are correctly categorized under the SlideshowImages category.
 
You can do this by navigating to the category page:
 
    Go to Category:SlideshowImages on your wiki and ensure the images are listed there.
 
8. Add JavaScript for Interactivity (If Needed)
 
If you want to turn the gallery into a more dynamic slideshow (e.g., a carousel), you may need JavaScript or jQuery.
 
For example, using a basic jQuery carousel (if you want sliding effects):
 
    Add the necessary jQuery and Slick.js files to your page.
 
    Use this structure:
 
<div class="your-slider">
    <img src="File:Image1.jpg" alt="Image 1">
    <img src="File:Image2.jpg" alt="Image 2">
</div>
 
<script>
    $(document).ready(function(){
        $('.your-slider').slick({
            infinite: true,
            slidesToShow: 1,
            slidesToScroll: 1,
            autoplay: true,
            autoplaySpeed: 2000,
        });
    });
</script>
 
    Make sure you include Slick's CSS:
 
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="path/to/slick.css"/>
 
🚀 Conclusion
 
    Inspect Elements using Developer Tools to ensure your CSS is applied.
    Test custom CSS directly in the page to rule out external issues.
    Verify image URLs and slideshow setup.
    Add JavaScript if you want a more interactive slideshow with effects.
 
Once you’ve gone through these steps, let me know how it goes or if you encounter any specific issues!
You said:
<gallery mode="slideshow" .wrapper="" { position:="" absolute;="" top:="" 1%;="" width:="" 4000px;="" animation:="" 60s="" credits="" linear="" infinite;="" }="" img:hover="" transform:="" scale(1.4);="" cursor:="" pointer;="" @keyframes="" 0%="" margin-left:="" 0px;="" 100%="" -4000px;="" .wrapper:hover{ animation-play-state:="" paused;="" animation-direction:="" reverse;="" alternate;="" <div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
File:Herbgarden.jpeg
File:Diychipmunk.jpg
File:Shrekhat.jpeg
File:Testing sameer.jpg
File:Cassetplayercircuit.png
</gallery>      nothing is working
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
It looks like your syntax is a bit mixed up, which is causing the issue with applying the styles and creating the slideshow effect. The <gallery> tag in MediaWiki does not support inline CSS styles directly, and it’s also not the right place to put CSS rules like you’ve done in your example.
Let’s break this down into steps to fix the issues:
1. CSS and HTML Structure Separation
 
You should keep your CSS rules separate from the <gallery> tag in your HTML. The gallery should only list the images, while the CSS rules should be in a separate style block.
2. Correct CSS for Slideshow Animation
 
Here’s how to structure the HTML and CSS properly:
Step 1: HTML (MediaWiki Gallery)
 
Use the gallery tag to display your images:
 
<gallery mode="slideshow" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
File:Herbgarden.jpeg
File:Diychipmunk.jpg
File:Shrekhat.jpeg
File:Testing_sameer.jpg
File:Cassetplayercircuit.png
</gallery>
 
This will display your images as a slideshow (if the mode="slideshow" works on your MediaWiki installation).
Step 2: CSS for Styling
 
Now, add the CSS styles for the animation and hover effects outside of the gallery tag. You can add this in the MediaWiki:Common.css file, or within a <style> tag in your HTML.
 
/* Slideshow wrapper styling */
.wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1%;
    width: 4000px;
    animation: credits 60s linear infinite;
    animation-direction: normal;
}
 
.wrapper img {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Keyframes for sliding effect */
@keyframes credits {
    0% {
        margin-left: 0px;
    }
    100% {
        margin-left: -4000px;
    }
}
 
/* Pausing the animation on hover */
.wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Optional: Ensure your images are displayed with a specific size */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
 
Explanation:
 
    The .wrapper class is used to apply the animation to the wrapper containing the images.
    The @keyframes define how the images will move from left to right (or vice versa) in the animation.
    The hover effect scales the image when it’s hovered over, and animation-play-state: paused stops the animation when the user hovers over the images.
    Image dimensions (widths, heights) are set for the gallery images.
 
3. How to Add CSS in MediaWiki:
 
    To apply the styles globally to all pages on your wiki, you can place the CSS code in MediaWiki:Common.css:
        Go to https://yourwiki.com/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Common.css
        Paste the CSS code there.
    OR you can use a <style> tag directly in the page, but this is less ideal for global styles.
 
4. Make Sure the Slideshow Mode Works
 
    Ensure that MediaWiki Slideshow is correctly configured. Some skins may require additional configuration or JavaScript for slideshow functionality to work.
    If mode="slideshow" isn’t working, you can try using a custom JavaScript slideshow library like Slick or Swiper to add interactive slideshow behavior.
 
5. Troubleshooting
 
    Clear the cache after making changes to the CSS or page, by appending ?action=purge to your URL.
    Check the browser’s Developer Tools (F12) to see if your CSS is being applied and if there are any errors in the console.
    Ensure the images are available in the File namespace (e.g., File:Herbgarden.jpeg, File:Diychipmunk.jpg).
 
🚀 Final Solution
 
Here’s the final structure:
HTML:
 
<gallery mode="slideshow" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
File:Herbgarden.jpeg
File:Diychipmunk.jpg
File:Shrekhat.jpeg
File:Testing_sameer.jpg
File:Cassetplayercircuit.png
</gallery>
 
CSS (add in MediaWiki:Common.css or in a <style> tag):
 
/* Slideshow wrapper styling */
.wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1%;
    width: 4000px;
    animation: credits 60s linear infinite;
    animation-direction: normal;
}
 
.wrapper img {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Keyframes for sliding effect */
@keyframes credits {
    0% {
        margin-left: 0px;
    }
    100% {
        margin-left: -4000px;
    }
}
 
/* Pausing the animation on hover */
.wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Optional: Ensure your images are displayed with a specific size */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
 
Once this is set up, your images should be displayed as a slideshow with animation and hover effects.
 
Let me know if this resolves the issue or if you need any further assistance!
You said:
do it within a style tag
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If you'd like to implement the styles directly within a <style> tag, here's how you can structure it. You can place this directly in your page's HTML to test it.
HTML with Style Tag:
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <style>
        /* Slideshow wrapper styling */
        .wrapper {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1%;
            width: 4000px;
            animation: credits 60s linear infinite;
            animation-direction: normal;
        }
 
        .wrapper img {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        }
 
        .wrapper img:hover {
            transform: scale(1.4);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
 
        /* Keyframes for sliding effect */
        @keyframes credits {
            0% {
                margin-left: 0px;
            }
            100% {
                margin-left: -4000px;
            }
        }
 
        /* Pausing the animation on hover */
        .wrapper:hover {
            animation-play-state: paused;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
 
        /* Optional: Ensure your images are displayed with a specific size */
        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            height: auto;
        }
    </style>
 
    <!-- Slideshow Gallery -->
    <gallery mode="slideshow" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
        File:Herbgarden.jpeg
        File:Diychipmunk.jpg
        File:Shrekhat.jpeg
        File:Testing_sameer.jpg
        File:Cassetplayercircuit.png
    </gallery>
</div>
 
Explanation:
 
    <style> Tag: The CSS code is placed within the <style> tag directly inside the HTML structure.
    Slideshow Mode: The gallery tag uses mode="slideshow", which should display the images as a slideshow.
    CSS: The animations and hover effects are applied within the <style> tag to ensure the images behave as expected, such as:
        Animating the sliding of images.
        Hovering over an image scales it up.
        Pausing the animation when hovering over the images.
 
Things to Check:
 
    Clear your browser cache or force a reload (Ctrl + F5 or Cmd + Shift + R) after making these changes.
    Ensure the images exist in the "File" namespace (e.g., File:Herbgarden.jpeg should be a valid image path).
    MediaWiki's slideshow mode may depend on the configuration or skin being used, so if it still doesn’t work, consider using a custom JavaScript-based slideshow.
 
Let me know if this works for you or if there are still issues!
You said:
i think i have to do span
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
Ah, I see! If you want to apply styles directly to each individual image in the gallery and control the layout with more flexibility (such as applying hover effects or custom animations), using <span> tags can help structure the gallery better.
Solution using <span>:
 
You can wrap each image inside a <span> element, apply custom styles to the span itself (like hover effects or animations), and then style the images inside those span elements.
HTML with <span> and CSS (within a <style> tag):
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <style>
        /* Wrapper for gallery items */
        .gallery-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 20px; /* space between images */
        }
 
        /* Each image span */
        .gallery-item {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 300px;
            height: 200px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        }
 
        /* Hover effect on each image */
        .gallery-item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
 
        /* Styling for images inside the span */
        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover; /* Ensures the images fill the container while maintaining aspect ratio */
        }
 
        /* Optional: Animation for the images */
        .gallery-item {
            animation: slideIn 60s linear infinite;
        }
 
        @keyframes slideIn {
            0% {
                margin-left: 0;
            }
            100% {
                margin-left: -4000px;
            }
        }
 
    </style>
 
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="gallery-wrapper">
        <!-- Individual gallery items wrapped in <span> -->
        <span class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </span>
        <span class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </span>
        <span class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </span>
        <span class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing sameer">
        </span>
        <span class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </span>
    </div>
</div>
 
Explanation:
 
    <span> for each image: Each image is wrapped in a <span> with the class gallery-item. This allows you to apply styles like hover effects or custom animations to the individual image elements.
 
    flexbox for layout: The .gallery-wrapper uses display: flex with flex-wrap: wrap to align the images in rows, and gap: 20px to add space between each image. This is a simple and responsive way to lay out the images.
 
    hover effect: When you hover over the .gallery-item, it slightly scales up the image (transform: scale(1.1)), creating a zoom effect. The cursor: pointer ensures the cursor changes when you hover over the image.
 
    @keyframes animation: The gallery items can slide across the screen (from left to right) as part of the animation. The animation applies to the .gallery-item class and moves the gallery horizontally using margin-left.
 
Adjustments for Flexibility:
 
    You can change the width and height in the .gallery-item class to adjust the image sizes.
    Adjust the transform: scale() value for a more subtle or stronger hover effect.
    Modify the @keyframes slideIn to change the speed or direction of the sliding animation.
 
Final Thoughts:
 
This approach gives you more control over each image's styling and allows you to use CSS effects like hover, animation, and layout using the <span> tags. It also ensures that your gallery has a more dynamic, interactive look.
 
Let me know if you need further modifications or if something still isn't working!
You said:
this still doeesnt work
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
I see! Let's work through this again to make sure everything works.
 
The goal is to create a slideshow-like gallery where we can animate and apply hover effects to images. We can achieve this by using MediaWiki's gallery tag and styling with a <style> tag.
Let's revisit the approach:
 
    Gallery Rendering: In MediaWiki, you should use the <gallery> tag to list images. This creates a simple grid layout of images.
    CSS Styling: To animate, scale, and add effects, we can use the <style> tag within the page, targeting the images.
    Keyframes Animation: We’ll make sure the images are animated correctly in terms of sliding left to right.
 
Step-by-Step Solution
HTML with <style> tag for CSS (in one block):
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <!-- Define CSS for styling -->
    <style>
        /* Container for the gallery images */
        .gallery-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 20px; /* space between images */
            justify-content: center; /* center images */
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
 
        /* Each individual image container */
        .gallery-item {
            width: 300px;
            height: 200px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        }
 
        /* Hover effect for zooming */
        .gallery-item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
 
        /* Animation for image sliding left to right */
        @keyframes slideIn {
            0% {
                margin-left: 0px;
            }
            100% {
                margin-left: -4000px;
            }
        }
 
        /* Wrapping image within gallery item */
        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        }
 
        /* Add animation to the gallery items */
        .gallery-wrapper {
            animation: slideIn 60s linear infinite;
        }
    </style>
 
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="gallery-wrapper">
        <!-- Individual images inside <span> to apply styles -->
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
Explanation of Key Components:
 
    gallery-wrapper: This container holds all the images and applies flexbox to arrange them neatly in a row with gaps between the images.
    gallery-item: Each individual image is wrapped in a <div class="gallery-item"> to control its size, hover effect, and animation.
    Hover effect: When you hover over the image, the image will scale up (transform: scale(1.1)), creating a zoom-in effect.
    Slide animation: The gallery items slide across the screen using @keyframes animation with the class .gallery-wrapper.
        The margin-left: -4000px moves the images horizontally.
        You can adjust the 60s duration for how fast or slow the animation runs.
 
Why This Should Work:
 
    Flexbox allows the images to be responsive and align neatly on any screen size.
    The hover effect will trigger when the user hovers over any of the images.
    The keyframes animation makes the entire gallery of images slide left and right.
    Images within the gallery-item are responsive and adjust to the container.
 
Common Troubleshooting Points:
 
    Image Paths: Double-check the paths of your images (e.g., File:Herbgarden.jpeg), and make sure they are correct.
    MediaWiki Cache: After making changes, clear the cache (Ctrl + F5 or Cmd + Shift + R) to ensure the latest styles are applied.
    CSS Compatibility: Some MediaWiki skins may override custom CSS, so make sure you're not using conflicting CSS rules from the skin. If the @keyframes animation isn’t working, you may need to add more specificity to your CSS selectors.
 
Test It:
 
    Place this in your page, and check how the images behave with the hover effect and animation.
    If the images aren’t showing correctly, you can inspect them using your browser’s developer tools (F12) to see if there are any issues loading the images.
 
Let me know if this works for you or if you encounter any further issues!
You said:
idont know what to do chat, im tired
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
I totally get it! Working through technical issues can be exhausting, and it’s frustrating when things don’t work as expected. Take a break if you need to—sometimes stepping away for a bit can help clear your mind and make it easier to approach again later.
 
When you feel ready, if you want, we can go step-by-step together. I can help you simplify the process or troubleshoot specific parts if you’d prefer. Let me know how you’d like to proceed, and I’m here to support you! 😊
You said:
okay now i wanna seperate  my html fromm my css
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
Got it! To separate your HTML from your CSS, you can move your CSS into a separate file and link it to your HTML. Here’s how you can do it:
Steps to Separate HTML from CSS:
 
    Create a CSS file:
        Create a new file in your project directory and save it as styles.css (you can name it anything you like).
 
    Move your CSS code to styles.css:
        Place all your CSS rules into the styles.css file.
 
    styles.css:
 
/* Gallery Wrapper Styling */
.gallery-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
 
/* Gallery Item Styling */
.gallery-item {
    width: 300px;
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
/* Hover effect on image */
.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Keyframes for image slide animation */
@keyframes slideIn {
    0% {
        margin-left: 0px;
    }
    100% {
        margin-left: -4000px;
    }
}
 
/* Styling for the images inside gallery items */
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
/* Apply slide-in animation */
.gallery-wrapper {
    animation: slideIn 60s linear infinite;
}
 
Update your HTML file to link to the external CSS file:
 
    In your HTML file, use the <link> tag inside the <head> section to link the styles.css file.
 
index.html:
 
    <head>
        <link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
    </head>
    <body>
        <div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
            <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
            <div class="gallery-wrapper">
                <!-- Individual images wrapped in gallery-item -->
                <div class="gallery-item">
                    <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
                </div>
                <div class="gallery-item">
                    <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
                </div>
                <div class="gallery-item">
                    <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
                </div>
                <div class="gallery-item">
                    <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
                </div>
                <div class="gallery-item">
                    <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </body>
 
What’s Happening:
 
    The CSS is now in a separate file called styles.css.
    The HTML file now links to the styles.css file using the <link> tag inside the <head> section.
 
File Structure:
 
Your project folder should look something like this:
 
/your-project-folder
  ├── index.html
   └── styles.css
 
Things to Remember:
 
    Make sure both files are in the same folder or adjust the href in the <link> tag to match the correct path to your styles.css.
    After saving the files, open the HTML file in your browser to check if the styles are applied.
 
Let me know how it goes or if you need any further help!
You said:
ITS WORKING NOWWW
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
That's awesome! 🎉 I'm so glad it's working now! 🎉
 
Now that everything is set up, you can easily manage your HTML and CSS separately, which will make your project cleaner and more organized going forward.
 
If you need help with anything else, feel free to ask! Enjoy working on your project! 😊
You said:
what if i want it to be scrollable instead of just it going automatically all the time
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If you want to make the gallery scrollable instead of automatically moving with an animation, you can remove the sliding animation and set the gallery to allow for manual scrolling.
 
Here’s how you can achieve that:
Steps for Making the Gallery Scrollable:
 
    Remove the Animation: We'll remove the sliding animation and let the user scroll through the gallery manually.
    Add Scrollable Behavior: We'll use overflow-x: auto; to enable horizontal scrolling on the gallery container.
 
Updated CSS for Scrollable Gallery:
 
/* Gallery Wrapper Styling */
.gallery-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;  /* Prevent wrapping */
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align images to the left */
    overflow-x: auto;  /* Enable horizontal scrolling */
    padding-bottom: 10px;  /* Optional: space at the bottom for scroll bar */
}
 
/* Gallery Item Styling */
.gallery-item {
    width: 300px;
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
/* Hover effect on image */
.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Styling for the images inside gallery items */
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
 
How It Works:
 
    overflow-x: auto;: This property allows horizontal scrolling. If the content is too wide to fit in the container, a horizontal scrollbar will appear, and the user can scroll through the images.
 
    flex-wrap: nowrap;: This prevents the gallery items from wrapping to the next line. The gallery items will remain in a single row, and you'll be able to scroll through them horizontally.
 
    justify-content: flex-start;: This aligns the images to the left side of the container.
 
HTML (No Changes Needed):
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="gallery-wrapper">
        <!-- Individual images wrapped in gallery-item -->
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
Now:
 
    Manual scrolling: The gallery will allow users to scroll through the images manually instead of automatically sliding.
    You can adjust the width of the .gallery-item to control the image size.
    The horizontal scrollbar will appear if there are more images than can fit in the viewport.
 
Let me know if you need help with anything else! 😊
You said:
.wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1%;
    width: 4000px;
    animation: credits 60s linear infinite;
 
 
.wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
@keyframes credits {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-4000px);
    }
} this is what i have now, what should i change
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
It looks like you're working with an animation that moves the images horizontally from left to right, but you'd like to switch it to scrollable rather than animated.
 
To make it scrollable and remove the automatic animation, here's what you need to change:
 
    Remove the animation completely (since you're not animating the gallery anymore).
    Use overflow-x: auto; to allow horizontal scrolling.
 
Here’s the updated version of your code with these changes:
Updated CSS (for scrollable behavior):
 
/* Gallery Wrapper Styling */
.wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: 1%;
    display: flex;              /* Use flexbox for horizontal layout */
    gap: 20px;                  /* Optional: space between images */
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align images to the left */
    overflow-x: auto;            /* Allow horizontal scrolling */
    padding-bottom: 10px;        /* Optional: space for scroll bar */
}
 
/* Gallery Item Styling */
.wrapper img {
    width: 300px;        /* Adjust width of each image */
    height: 200px;      /* Adjust height of each image */
    object-fit: cover;  /* Ensure images cover the container */
    border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: rounded corners */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth zoom on hover */
}
 
/* Hover effect to zoom in the image */
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Optional: If you want a slight shadow effect on hover */
.wrapper img:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
 
Changes Made:
 
    display: flex;: Using flexbox to align all the images horizontally.
    overflow-x: auto;: This allows the gallery to be scrollable horizontally. If the images extend beyond the width of the container, a scrollbar will appear.
    Removed the @keyframes animation: The animation for sliding images has been removed since you're now scrolling manually.
    Hover effect on images: The zoom-in effect on hover (transform: scale(1.4)) remains in place for the images.
 
What to Expect:
 
    The images will now be aligned in a horizontal row.
    You can scroll horizontally through the images instead of having them automatically slide.
    The zoom-in effect on hover will still work when you hover over any image.
 
HTML Structure (No changes needed, you can keep it the same as before):
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="wrapper">
        <!-- Individual images -->
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
Now:
 
    The gallery will be scrollable horizontally.
    The images will still zoom in when hovered over.
    The automatic sliding animation is gone, and manual scrolling is now the focus.
 
Let me know how it works or if you need further help! 😊
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You said:
where is the scrollable bar
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If the scrollable bar isn't showing up, it could be because the container is not large enough for the images to overflow and trigger the scroll. Let’s adjust a couple of things to make sure the horizontal scrollbar appears:
Checklist for Making the Scrollable Bar Appear:
 
    Ensure the container is narrower than the total width of the images:
        The .wrapper element must be constrained in width so that the images inside it overflow horizontally.
 
    Set the width of the container and make sure the images exceed that width.
 
Here’s an updated version of the code where I make sure the .wrapper has a fixed width and the total width of all images is wider than that:
Updated CSS with Explicit Container Width:
 
/* Gallery Wrapper Styling */
.wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: 1%;
    display: flex;              /* Flexbox layout for horizontal images */
    gap: 20px;                  /* Space between images */
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align images to the left */
    overflow-x: auto;            /* Allow horizontal scrolling */
    padding-bottom: 10px;        /* Optional: space for the scroll bar */
    width: 80%;                  /* Set the container width (adjust as needed) */
    max-width: 100%;            /* Make sure it doesn’t overflow the page */
}
 
/* Gallery Item Styling */
.wrapper img {
    width: 300px;        /* Adjust width of each image */
    height: 200px;      /* Adjust height of each image */
    object-fit: cover;  /* Ensure images cover the container */
    border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: rounded corners */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth zoom on hover */
}
 
/* Hover effect to zoom in the image */
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Optional: If you want a slight shadow effect on hover */
.wrapper img:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
 
Key Adjustments:
 
    Width of .wrapper: I've set a fixed width of 80% (width: 80%;) for the .wrapper element. You can adjust this percentage as needed, or set an absolute pixel value like width: 1000px; if you want it to be a specific size.
        If the container is wide enough to fit all images, the scrollbar won’t show up.
        If the container is narrower than the total image width, the scrollbar will appear.
 
    max-width: 100%: This ensures that the .wrapper will not exceed the width of its parent container.
 
    Flexbox Layout: The display: flex; makes sure that the images are laid out horizontally in a row.
 
HTML: No changes needed, still the same:
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="wrapper">
        <!-- Individual images -->
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
What Should Happen:
 
    The .wrapper container will have a width that’s smaller than the total width of the images, so horizontal scrolling should become enabled.
    The scrollbar should appear at the bottom if the total image width exceeds the container's width.
    You can scroll through the images manually.
 
If the Scrollbar Still Doesn’t Appear:
 
    Try setting a fixed pixel width for the .wrapper element instead of a percentage to be sure that it's narrower than the image width (e.g., width: 1000px;).
    Check your browser window: If the window is too large and all the images fit, the scrollbar might not appear unless you shrink the window or make the container narrower.
 
Let me know if this works! 😊
You said:
its still moving on its own
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
It seems like the issue is that the animation is still running, which is why the images are moving on their own. Since you want the gallery to be scrollable instead of automatically moving, you need to remove the animation from the .wrapper.
Steps to fix this:
 
    Remove the animation entirely (because we’re not animating the images anymore).
    Set the .wrapper to allow horizontal scrolling, and ensure it's wide enough for the images to overflow.
 
Updated CSS (without animation):
 
/* Gallery Wrapper Styling */
.wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: 1%;
    display: flex;              /* Flexbox layout for horizontal images */
    gap: 20px;                  /* Space between images */
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align images to the left */
    overflow-x: auto;            /* Enable horizontal scrolling */
    padding-bottom: 10px;        /* Optional: space for scroll bar */
    width: 80%;                  /* Adjust container width (adjust as needed) */
    max-width: 100%;            /* Ensure it doesn’t overflow the page */
}
 
/* Gallery Item Styling */
.wrapper img {
    width: 300px;        /* Adjust width of each image */
    height: 200px;      /* Adjust height of each image */
    object-fit: cover;  /* Ensure images cover the container */
    border-radius: 10px; /* Optional: rounded corners */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out; /* Smooth zoom on hover */
}
 
/* Hover effect to zoom in the image */
.wrapper img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    cursor: pointer;
}
 
/* Optional: If you want a slight shadow effect on hover */
.wrapper img:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
 
Key Changes:
 
    Removed the animation: The @keyframes and animation properties are no longer needed because you're switching to manual scrolling.
    Flexbox and horizontal scrolling: display: flex; and overflow-x: auto; are used to make the gallery horizontally scrollable.
 
HTML (No Changes Needed):
 
<div style="position: relative; height: auto;">
    <!-- Gallery Wrapper -->
    <div class="wrapper">
        <!-- Individual images -->
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
        </div>
        <div class="gallery-item">
            <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
 
Now, What Should Happen:
 
    The images will no longer move on their own.
    The gallery will be scrollable horizontally.
    The scroll bar should appear if the total image width exceeds the container width.
    You can scroll through the images manually by dragging or using the scrollbar.
 
Let me know if the scrollbar appears now!
You said:
what if i just want a regular slide show that can move automatically but has errows so that theuser can scroll manually as well
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
 
If you'd like to create a regular slideshow where the images move automatically but also have manual controls (arrows) for the user to scroll through the images, you can combine auto-sliding with manual navigation.
 
Here’s how you can implement it:
Key Features:
 
    Automatic Slideshow: The images will automatically slide.
    Manual Control: Add prev and next buttons so users can manually scroll through the images.
 
Steps:
 
    Automatic animation for the slideshow.
    Navigation arrows for manual scrolling (prev and next buttons).
 
HTML Structure:
 
<div class="slideshow-container">
    <!-- Slides -->
    <div class="slides fade">
        <img src="File:Herbgarden.jpeg" alt="Herbgarden">
    </div>
    <div class="slides fade">
        <img src="File:Diychipmunk.jpg" alt="Diychipmunk">
    </div>
    <div class="slides fade">
        <img src="File:Shrekhat.jpeg" alt="Shrekhat">
    </div>
    <div class="slides fade">
        <img src="File:Testing_sameer.jpg" alt="Testing_sameer">
    </div>
    <div class="slides fade">
        <img src="File:Cassetplayercircuit.png" alt="Cassetplayercircuit">
    </div>
 
    <!-- Navigation Arrows -->
    <a class="prev" onclick="plusSlides(-1)">&#10094;</a>
    <a class="next" onclick="plusSlides(1)">&#10095;</a>
</div>
 
CSS (for the slideshow):
 
/* Slideshow container */
.slideshow-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;  /* Adjust to control container width */
    margin: auto;
    overflow: hidden;  /* Hide the images outside the container */
}
 
/* Hide all slides by default */
.slides {
    display: none;
}
 
/* Style for images */
.slides img {
    width: 100%;  /* Images will take the full width of the container */
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}
 
/* Fade-in effect for each slide */
.fade {
    animation: fadeEffect 1s ease-in-out forwards;
}
 
@keyframes fadeEffect {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}
 
/* Style for navigation arrows */
.prev, .next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: auto;
    padding: 16px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 18px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}
 
.prev {
    left: 0;
}
 
.next {
    right: 0;
}
 
/* Hover effect for the navigation arrows */
.prev:hover, .next:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
 
JavaScript (for the auto-slideshow and manual control):
 
let slideIndex = 0;
 
function showSlides() {
    let slides = document.getElementsByClassName("slides");
 
    // Hide all slides by default
    for (let i = 0; i < slides.length; i++) {
        slides[i].style.display = "none";
    }
 
    // Move to the next slide
    slideIndex++;
    if (slideIndex > slides.length) { slideIndex = 1; }
 
    // Show the current slide
    slides[slideIndex - 1].style.display = "block";
 
    // Call showSlides again after 5 seconds
    setTimeout(showSlides, 5000); // Change slide every 5 seconds
}
 
function plusSlides(n) {
    showSlidesManually(n);
}
 
function showSlidesManually(n) {
    let slides = document.getElementsByClassName("slides");
 
    // Hide all slides
    for (let i = 0; i < slides.length; i++) {
        slides[i].style.display = "none";
    }
 
    // Adjust slideIndex for manual controls
    slideIndex += n;
    if (slideIndex > slides.length) { slideIndex = 1; }
    if (slideIndex < 1) { slideIndex = slides.length; }
 
    // Show the selected slide
    slides[slideIndex - 1].style.display = "block";
}
 
// Start the slideshow automatically when the page loads
showSlides();
 
Explanation:
 
    Auto Slideshow:
        The showSlides() function automatically cycles through the slides every 5 seconds.
        It hides all slides and only shows one at a time using style.display = "none" and style.display = "block".
        You can adjust the timing (setTimeout(showSlides, 5000);) to control how often the slides change automatically.
 
    Manual Controls (Prev/Next buttons):
        The plusSlides(n) function allows you to move through the slides using the previous (-1) and next (+1) buttons.
        The showSlidesManually(n) function updates the displayed slide when the user clicks on the arrows.
 
    CSS for Navigation Arrows:
        The .prev and .next buttons are positioned absolutely on the left and right sides of the slideshow container.
        They are styled to look like buttons with a semi-transparent background.
 
    Fade Transition:
        The fade class is applied to each image for a smooth fade-in effect as the slides change.
 
Customization:
 
    You can adjust the 5000 in setTimeout(showSlides, 5000); to change the automatic transition time (in milliseconds).
    The width of the slideshow container (.slideshow-container) can be adjusted to your liking (e.g., width: 80% or width: 1000px).
 
This setup will create a regular slideshow that:
 
    Automatically transitions between slides.
    Allows users to manually navigate through the slides using arrows.
 
Let me know if this works or if you need further adjustments! 😊
You said:
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                <div class="wrapper">
                    <gallery mode="packed" widths=200px heights=200px perrow=5>
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                        File:Diychipmunk.jpg
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                        File:Cassetplayercircuit.png
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<strong>Looking For A Project?</strong><p>In [[:Category:Projects|PROJECTS]] you can see creations from other students, find tutorials, and so much more.</p>
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   <div class="homeInfoBox">
<strong>Have A Project To Submit?</strong><p>Use [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSH7LlyvSWwDBh5RSR8YahUMdCFJPdScK_uNVpgzkg3pIwPg/viewform THIS FORM] to submit a project to our Gallery! .</p>
<strong>Have A Project To Submit?</strong><p>Use [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSH7LlyvSWwDBh5RSR8YahUMdCFJPdScK_uNVpgzkg3pIwPg/viewform this form] to submit a project to the Project Tutorials.</p>
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== '''Spaces On Campus''' ==
The Makerspace is located in the basement of [https://www.carleton.edu/map/?id=2017#!m/622428?share Anderson Hall].


== '''Spaces On Campus''' ==
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      rect 19 115 204 274 [[Spaces#Class_Of_1969_Makerspace|Makerspace]]
rect 108 186 236 492 [[Spaces_New#Makerspace_Repair_Lair|Contains bike repair cart, sewing machines, and many reusable treasures]]
      rect 20 349 205 483 [[Spaces#Repair_Lair|Repair Lair]]
rect 554 554 894 706 [[Spaces_New#Makerspace_Instrument_Shop|This space contains all of the higher precision tools used for STEM department research]]
      rect 800 83 998 216 [[Spaces#Machine_Shop|Machine Shop]]
rect 714 388 902 544 [[Spaces_New#Makerspace_Woodshop|Wood Shop]]
      rect 800 259 998 379 [[Spaces#Wood_Shop|Wood Shop]]
rect 718 2 898 386 [[Spaces_New#Makerspace_Machine_Shop|General purpose machine shop for student use]]
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<strong>Key</strong><ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0;">
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    <li><span style="display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; background-color: green;"></span> No prerequisites to visit and use</li>
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    <li><span style="display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; background-color: yellow;"></span> Training required before use</li>
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    <li><span style="display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 20px; background-color: red;"></span> Supervision required during use</li>
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Latest revision as of 03:43, 18 March 2025

This is the knowledge base for the Class of 1969 Makerspace and Instrument Shop. You can find information about all the tools available in our spaces, as well as project ideas and tutorials. Our mission is to provide all members of the Carleton community opportunities to engage in hands-on, experiential learning in a broadly interdisciplinary and collaborative space. We invite everyone to use the tools, resources, and trainings we provide to nurture their creativity, explore new ways of thinking, and create sustainable, empathetic solutions to challenges at all scales.

Hope you can stop by and make sure to follow the Makerspace Instagram to see what we are up-to and to stay updated on upcoming events!

Looking For More Projects?

In Project Tutorials you can see creations from other students, find tutorials, and so much more.

Have A Project To Submit?

Use this form to submit a project to the Project Tutorials.


Spaces On Campus

The Makerspace is located in the basement of Anderson Hall.

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