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Equipment/Electronics Workbenches

2014-10-30T16:26:09Z

Stevep:

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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Electronics Workbenches

Workbenches for electronics and precision work.

[[File:Electronics-thumb.jpg|right]]

== Enthusiast Bench ==
A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from [http://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-benches-c348/antistatic-workbenches-c721/antistatic-workbenches-capacity-300kgs-pp4582 here]

=== Equipment ===
* Hameg HM-203-5 20MHz analogue oscilloscope
** [[File:HM203-6_Manual.pdf]]
* Black*Star Jupiter 500 0.1Hz-500kHz function generator (sine, square, sawtooth)
* Philips PM6622 80MHz counter
** [[File:PM6622_PM6624_PM6625_Manual.pdf]]

== Expert Bench ==
A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from [http://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-benches-c348/antistatic-workbenches-c721/antistatic-workbenches-capacity-300kgs-pp4582 here]

=== Equipment ===
* BlackJack BK6000 Rework station (Class: Orange)
** [[File:BlackJack_BK6000_Rework_Station_manual.pdf‎]]
* Rigol DS1104Z 100MHZ Digital Oscilloscope
** Info [http://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000Z/ds1104z/ here].
* Philips PM 3217 50MHz analogue Oscilloscope (Class: Green)
**[[File:Philips_PM3217_50MHz_Oscilloscope_Manual.pdf]]
* Thurlby Thandar TG212 0.1Hz-2MHz function generator (sine, square, sawtooth) (Class: Orange)
** [[File:TG200_Series_Manual.pdf]]
* Thurlby Thandar TF830 1.3GHz high resolution reciprocal measurement

== Shared equipment ==
* Soldering irons:
** 2x Tenma AT60D soldering stations (up to 400C) (Class: Orange)
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs) (Class: Orange)
** Farnell AP20-80: up to 20V at up to 80A
** Hameg HM7042-3 dual: each channel up to 32V at up to 2A
** Tenma 72-8695 two channels each up to 32V at up to 3A, plus a single fixed 5V/2A channel
* Logic analyser:
** HP 16500A (status unknown: may not be operational but has probes pack)
** Currently assumed dead.
* Components and small tools
** PCB holders or "helping hands"
** Magnifying lamps
** Side cutters
** Multimeters
** Wire
** Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
** Inspection microscope (fixed 20x monocular, with 80mm clearance under the lens)

== Supplies ==

[[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/Supplies | Supplies]]

== Wishlist ==

===Need===
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Tweezers
* ESD handling equipment, eg. anti-static mats, wrist-strap, earth points, tester
* URLs or PDF manuals for the equipment

===Want===
* Logic Analyser
** Possibly a Saleae [http://www.saleae.com/logic16 Logic16]
* A Reflow Oven
** Probably a EuroCircuits [http://be.eurocircuits.com/shop/offtheshelf/product.aspx?ano=ec-reflow-mate EC-Reflow Mate]

===Would Be Nice===
* USB microscope with monitor
* Spectrum Analyser
* A PC

Equipment/Electronics Workbenches

2014-10-30T16:08:16Z

Stevep:

{{GreenTool}}

[[Equipment|Equipment]] / Electronics Workbenches

Workbenches for electronics and precision work.

[[File:Electronics-thumb.jpg|right]]

== Enthusiast Bench ==
A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from [http://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-benches-c348/antistatic-workbenches-c721/antistatic-workbenches-capacity-300kgs-pp4582 here]

=== Equipment ===
* Hameg HM-203-5 20MHz analogue oscilloscope
** [[File:HM203-6_Manual.pdf]]
* Black*Star Jupiter 500 0.1Hz-500kHz function generator (sine, square, sawtooth)
* Philips PM6622 80MHz counter
** [[File:PM6622_PM6624_PM6625_Manual.pdf]]

== Expert Bench ==
A 1800mm x 900mm ESD cantilever bench from [http://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-benches-c348/antistatic-workbenches-c721/antistatic-workbenches-capacity-300kgs-pp4582 here]

=== Equipment ===
* BlackJack BK6000 Rework station
** [[File:BlackJack_BK6000_Rework_Station_manual.pdf‎]]
* Rigol DS1104Z 100MHZ Digital Oscilloscope
** Info [http://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000Z/ds1104z/ here].
* Philips PM 3217 50MHz analogue Oscilloscope
**[[File:Philips_PM3217_50MHz_Oscilloscope_Manual.pdf]]
* Thurlby Thandar TG212 0.1Hz-2MHz function generator (sine, square, sawtooth)
** [[File:TG200_Series_Manual.pdf]]
* Thurlby Thandar TF830 1.3GHz high resolution reciprocal measurement

== Shared equipment ==
* Soldering irons:
** 2x Tenma AT60D soldering stations (up to 400C)
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
** Farnell AP20-80: up to 20V at up to 80A
** Hameg HM7042-3 dual: each channel up to 32V at up to 2A
** Tenma 72-8695 two channels each up to 32V at up to 3A, plus a single fixed 5V/2A channel
* Logic analyser:
** HP 16500A (status unknown: may not be operational but has probes pack)
** Currently assumed dead.
* Components and small tools
** PCB holders or "helping hands"
** Magnifying lamps
** Side cutters
** Multimeters
** Wire
** Selection of basic components (res, caps, v-reg, basic digital logic, basic IC's - 555,358, connectors, cable)
** Inspection microscope (fixed 20x monocular, with 80mm clearance under the lens)

== Supplies ==

[[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/Supplies | Supplies]]

== Wishlist ==

===Need===
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Tweezers
* ESD handling equipment, eg. anti-static mats, wrist-strap, earth points, tester
* URLs or PDF manuals for the equipment

===Want===
* Logic Analyser
** Possibly a Saleae [http://www.saleae.com/logic16 Logic16]
* A Reflow Oven
** Probably a EuroCircuits [http://be.eurocircuits.com/shop/offtheshelf/product.aspx?ano=ec-reflow-mate EC-Reflow Mate]

===Would Be Nice===
* USB microscope with monitor
* Spectrum Analyser
* A PC

Equipment/BicycleMaintain

2014-10-29T12:55:19Z

Stevep:

{{GreenTool}}

== Bicycle Maintenance ==

Makespace now owns a decent set of bicycle tools. These consist of:

'''Main Tool Kit'''

[[File:AK-38.png]]

[[Equipment/BicycleMaintain/TK1|Contents of AK-38]]

'''Torque wrench'''

X-Tools Pro torque wrench

[[File:TorquePro.png]]

'''Work Stand'''

X-Tools Home Mechanic Prep Stand

[[File:WorkStand-X.png]]

'''Floor pump'''

Joe Blow Pro Track pump

[[File:JoeBlow.png]]

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2014-10-29T12:50:51Z

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Class Green equipment: Negligible risk. No formal training is required or offered. If you need help just grab the nearest member and ask.
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([[Equipment/ToolClasses|More about equipment classes]])
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2014-10-29T12:50:34Z

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Class Green equipment: Negligible risk. No formal training is required or offered. If you need help just grab the nearest member and ask.
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([[Equipment/ToolClasses|More about equipment classes]])
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Category:OrangeTool

2014-10-29T12:43:36Z

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Class Orange equipment: Only use if you are confident doing so. Training is available if not.
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([[Equipment/ToolClasses|More about equipment classes]])
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2014-10-29T12:43:22Z

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Category:RedTool

2014-10-29T12:40:54Z

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Class Red equipment: Do not use without specific training.
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2014-10-29T12:40:13Z

Stevep:

Kit wishlist

2012-09-26T16:00:20Z

Stevep: /* Woodwork/metalwork */

A list of things people would like to see in Makespace. We can't guarantee when or if we'll get any of this kit, but if there's something you'd like, let us know here.

If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!

===The FabLab kit===

Briefly:

Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)
sized parts
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and
surface-mounted circuit boards
5. Electronics assembly
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.

A la Manchester:
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller
* Roland Vinyl Cutter
* Shopbot CNC Router
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former

===Woodwork/metalwork===
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice
* Hacksaws and files
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=500 for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.

* Dremel/rotary tool - many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.

* a small manual lathe eg http://www.chestermachinetools.com/Products/Product.aspx?productID=2 plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.

* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.

* A CNC mill conversion just like http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/taigcnc.htm Good for PCBs and a lot else. Plus cutters and workholding bits. It will need its own PC, too. Also see http://www.jarkman.co.uk/catalog/cnc/

* A bandsaw that will run horizontal or vertical (but mostly horizontal, for chopping the ends off bars) eg http://www.chesteruk.net/store/hv128_bandsaw.htm

* a plasma cutter (to cut steel sheet etc - more than the laser cutter is capable of)

* Welder (an arc welder may suffice)

* expect more ideas from cambridge Science Centre people :)

===Electronics/PCB tools===
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)
* Fume extractor(s) for above
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)
* PCB holders or "helping hands"
* Side cutters
* Abrasive pen
* Heatsink tweezers
* Multimeter(s)

NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.

===3D printing===
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html

===Flameworking===
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:

* MAPP gas torch
* MAPP gas for torch
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling
* Shears
* Carbon paddle

===Textiles===
* Knitting machine

===Acrylic working===
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:

* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk
* Strip heater or heat gun
* Acrylic edge scraper
* Acrylic scorer
* Fine grit sandpaper
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]
* Gas for torch

===Materials work===
For development of novel materials or layers, or devices such as solar panels
* Fume hood or cabinet

===Bio work===
We have no plans at present to support work with recombinant DNA or other bio work :)

===Safety equipment===
* Safety glasses
* Kevlar gloves for cutting
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin

===AV kit===
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.

Equipment might include: a projector screen (or white wall), a relatively good quality, high-resolution digital projector, amplifier, speakers (with good subwoofer.) Also software for animation, computer graphics, audio synthesis, video editing. Sensors for interactive experience: camera, motion sensors.

One idea is to teach 3D modelling of a character which can be part of a game/video, and also be printed on the 3D printer.

===Software tools===

LabVIEW

Gimp - www.gimp.org/

Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/

Open office - download.openoffice.org/

Inkscape - www.inkscape.org

Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin

This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/

Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/

Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html

Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/

===Materials lists===
====Laser Cutter materials====
Max Size 300mmx600mm

* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm
* Paper 300mm x 600mm
* Leather
* Fabric

====Modella Milling Machine materials====
Max Size 150x200mm

*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm

====Shopbot CNC Router materials====
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm

* Plywood 3-25mm thick
* MDF 3-25mm thick
* Aluminium
* Cast Iron
* Acrylic
* Brass
* Steel
* Foam

====Vinyl Cutter materials====
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m

====3D Printer materials====

Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...

* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3

====Additional electronics/PCB materials====
* Flux-cored solder (please some 60/40 as well as that silly ROHS, for working with older gear and for ease of use!)
* USB microscope with monitor?

====Painting materials====
* Brushes
* Water pots
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid

===Useful reference lists===
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0

Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html

workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0

A great outline of prototyping kit and space suggestions from Phil Keenan: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwrlF51mx2ojYTQ5MzA1NGItZDBmNi00YmViLWJjODktYzlkM2M1OTAwNmQ0