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<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work. 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.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
* Multimeter(s)<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===Safety equipment===<br />
* Safety glasses<br />
* Kevlar gloves for cutting<br />
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals<br />
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
====Painting materials====<br />
* Brushes<br />
* Water pots<br />
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue<br />
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T23:03:04Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Woodwork/metalwork */ Added link to Youtube comparison of Dremel and Proxxon mini tools and drill stands</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work. Many brands available; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JyTf1tJXXo] is a helpful comparison of Proxxon and Dremel mini tools and drill stands.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
* Multimeter(s)<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===Safety equipment===<br />
* Safety glasses<br />
* Kevlar gloves for cutting<br />
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals<br />
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
====Painting materials====<br />
* Brushes<br />
* Water pots<br />
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue<br />
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T23:00:24Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Electronics/PCB tools */ Added multimeter(s)</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
* Multimeter(s)<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===Safety equipment===<br />
* Safety glasses<br />
* Kevlar gloves for cutting<br />
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals<br />
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
====Painting materials====<br />
* Brushes<br />
* Water pots<br />
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue<br />
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T22:59:48Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Safety equipment */ Added section</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===Safety equipment===<br />
* Safety glasses<br />
* Kevlar gloves for cutting<br />
* Nitrile gloves for handling chemicals<br />
* Lab coats to keep chemicals/paint off clothes & skin<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
====Painting materials====<br />
* Brushes<br />
* Water pots<br />
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue<br />
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T01:42:03Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Additional electronics/Painting materials */ Created subsection</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
====Painting materials====<br />
* Brushes<br />
* Water pots<br />
* Acrylic paints in white, black, red, yellow, blue<br />
* Clearcoat spray and/or liquid<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T01:38:45Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Acrylic working */ Created section</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===Acrylic working===<br />
For bonding, shaping or finishing acrylic in ways that can't be done by machining:<br />
<br />
* Dichloromethane (or Evo-Stik ExtruFix) for bonding acrylic parts<br />
* Extractor hood/fan to reduce dichloromethane inhalation risk<br />
* Strip heater or heat gun<br />
* Acrylic edge scraper<br />
* Acrylic scorer<br />
* Fine grit sandpaper<br />
* Butane or MAPP gas torch for flame polishing (see [[#glassworking]]<br />
* Gas for torch<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T01:12:32Z<p>Sampablokuper: Removed extraneous line</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-08T01:11:15Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Flameworking */ Created section</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
<br />
===Flameworking===<br />
If we want to be able to make borosilicate glass components at Makespace, we'll need at least the following:<br />
<br />
* MAPP gas torch<br />
* MAPP gas for torch<br />
* Torch holder with metal or ceramic heatproof bench plate for rolling<br />
* Shears<br />
* Carbon paddle<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/MakespaceMakespace2011-12-05T01:34:32Z<p>Sampablokuper: Added a link to the (newly-created!) Links page</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:makespace2.png|frameless|center|322x298px|Makespace Logo]]<br />
<br />
<br />
== What is Makespace? == <br />
<br />
<div style="float: right; width: 300px; border: 1px dashed gray; padding: 4px; "><br />
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">Current status</span><br />
<br />
For the most recent update, see [[Updates| our last mailing list posting on the subject]].<br />
<br />
Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event:<br />
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation]<br />
''Negotiations are in progress for the lease of premises, which we hope will be in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''<br />
'''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing!'''<br />
</div> <br />
Makespace is a community workshop in Cambridge, UK, for people to come and meet, learn and building (almost) anything. <br />
<br />
It is currently being bootstrapped by its founders, and will be an industrial/warehouse building in the city, containing: <br />
* A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc<br />
* A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc<br />
* Flexible access control and facilities<br />
* The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things<br />
<br />
And as a community resource, it'll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.<br />
<br />
If this sounds interesting, you should join our Meetup group. You can also contact the founders through this group. The group can be found at<br />
<br />
''' http://www.meetup.com/makespace '''<br />
<br />
== Who should be involved? ==<br />
<br />
The space will be great for individuals wanting to experiment, startups or companies wanting access to prototyping equipment, companies in the business who can come and do training and provide services beyond Makespace, and groups that want space to meet. Anyone who could benefit from a shared space focused on making things.<br />
<br />
At its core will be a membership-based structure, and we'll include a few distinctions such as:<br />
* Individuals who want to support and make use the space, a bit like a gym (approximately £50/month)<br />
* Potential "residents" who could make use the space in a relatively full-time way (e.g a startup, consultant, ...)<br />
<br />
Help make sure everyone who should know about Makespace knows about Makespace! <br />
<br />
Any individual or company interested in Makespace should join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group, where we can organise meetings and share progress.<br />
<br />
Please pass it on, and encourage people to sign up!<br />
<br />
And it doesn't just have to be electronic; here are some extra resources to help you spread the word in the real world:<br />
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/a5poster.pdf A5 Flyer]<br />
* [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/makespace-poster.pdf A4 Poster]<br />
Please post them in offices, clubs, related shops, and anywhere you think will catch the eye of an interested person!<br />
<br />
== Getting involved ==<br />
<br />
If you'd like to express interest in Makespace, keep up to date with how things are going, or find out about upcoming real-world meetings, please join our [http://www.meetup.com/makespace Meetup] group.<br />
<br />
This is our main community list and you can see archive update posts on meetup, or [[Updates|here]].<br />
<br />
For setting up Makespace and planning how things should work we have a different mailing list. Please join this list if you're looking to be a founder member or are interested in how things are being organised!<br />
<br />
''' http://makespace.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/makespace '''<br />
<br />
You can also view the [http://makespace.org/pipermail/ list archive]<br />
<br />
For IRC you can use #makespace on Freenode<br />
* You can also access this via your browser at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=makespace<br />
<br />
== Progress so far ==<br />
<br />
For a detailed look at the progress so far, see [[Updates]].<br />
<br />
Funding has been secured to help bootstrap Makespace, and a summary of the progress was presented at our Make-a-makespace event: [http://files.meetup.com/1669256/make-a-makespace%20presentation.pdf Make-a-makespace Presentation] ''In addition we have made progress with space, and are currently negotiating a lease for what will be our premises in Mill Lane, Cambridge.''<br />
<br />
''This means it is all going ahead, so get involved now to help create this thing! Founding Members will have the chance to get involved early in return for their financial support with bootstrapping Makespace. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/mspledge if you are able to support us with £250 for the first 6 month's Founder membership upfront. (Other membership types will be available once we are ready to open, so don't worry if this option doesn't appeal!) ''<br />
<br />
Here are the working specification documents:<br />
* [[Structure]]<br />
<br />
<br />
We're also now building up a '''kit wishlist'''. We can't guarantee when or if we'll have any of this kit, but if there's something which would be of use to you, let us know what it is and why here. Also, we're interested in any ideas as to '''how the space should be used''':<br />
* [[Kit wishlist]]<br />
* [[Space layout ideas]]<br />
<br />
<br />
We are also working on outreach activities as follows:<br />
* [[Engineering Festival 2011]]<br />
<br />
== Meetings ==<br />
There are brief write-ups of relevant meetings provided at [[Makespace/Meetings | Meetings]], committee meeting minutes are also listed below:<br />
<br />
* [[Minutes21-10-10|Founder Member Meeting, 21 October 2010]]<br />
<br />
== Sponsorship and Donations! ==<br />
<br />
Makespace is made possible by membership fees and sponsorship. We gratefully receive any donations, however small, that can help with developing, running and improving Makespace for everyone.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R9GWU9BP9XBMC Donate to Makespace via Credit Card or Paypal]<br />
<br />
Also, we accept donations-in-kind. Head over to [[DonationsWelcome]], where we're tracking the things we need and the things people have that we might need.<br />
<br />
Thanks!<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
Some information about other groups around the world that may be of interest can be found on the [[Links|Links page]].</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/LinksLinks2011-12-05T01:28:13Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Other community-oriented organisations with fabrication/engineering facilities for members */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Other community-oriented organisations with fabrication/engineering facilities for members=<br />
==Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK==<br />
* [http://www.cambridgemes.co.uk/ Cambridge Model Engineering Society]. Has some traditional metalworking and finishing equipment, and members experienced in the use thereof. [[User:Sampablokuper|Sam Kuper]] mentioned Makespace to CMES member Richard Tremane on 4 December 2011 at the CMES clubhouse; Richard was very pleased to learn about Makespace.<br />
<br />
==New York City, New York, USA==<br />
* [http://www.nycresistor.com NYC Resistor]. Has good electronic fabrication facilities and moderate mechanical fabrication facilities. Great community atmosphere. Lots of people with lots of projects on the go. [[User:Sampablokuper|Sam Kuper]] visited in March 2008 with [http://melchua.com Mel Chua] and saw it firsthand.</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/User:SampablokuperUser:Sampablokuper2011-12-05T01:27:28Z<p>Sampablokuper: Created page</p>
<hr />
<div>=About me=<br />
Long-standing software and hardware tinkerer, with too many ideas and not enough time or funding.<br />
<br />
Home page: [http://sampablokuper.com sampablokuper.com]</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/LinksLinks2011-12-05T01:24:47Z<p>Sampablokuper: Created page; added a couple of links</p>
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<div>=Other community-oriented organisations with fabrication/engineering facilities for members=<br />
==Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK==<br />
* [http://www.cambridgemes.co.uk/ Cambridge Model Engineering Society]. Has some traditional metalworking and finishing equipment, and members experienced in the use thereof. Sam Kuper mentioned Makespace to CMES member Richard Tremane on 4 December 2011 at the CMES clubhouse; Richard was very pleased to learn about Makespace.<br />
<br />
==New York City, New York, USA==<br />
* [http://www.nycresistor.com NYC Resistor]. Has good electronic fabrication facilities and moderate mechanical fabrication facilities. Great community atmosphere. Lots of people with lots of projects on the go. Sam Kuper visited in March 2008 with [http://melchua.com Mel Chua] and saw it firsthand.</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-05T00:31:23Z<p>Sampablokuper: Added note: where possible, build, don't buy!</p>
<hr />
<div>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.<br />
<br />
If an item below can be fabricated safely using existing kit, then it should be built, not bought!<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-05T00:28:52Z<p>Sampablokuper: /* Electronics/PCB tools */ Added PSUs</p>
<hr />
<div>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:<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* Bench power supplies (e.g. a mix of 5V, 12V, variable, and multi-rail PSUs)<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuperhttp://wiki.makespace.org/Kit_wishlistKit wishlist2011-12-05T00:12:04Z<p>Sampablokuper: Added various electronics/PCB manufacturing-related items and tidied the materials section into subsections and lists</p>
<hr />
<div>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:<br />
<br />
===The FabLab kit===<br />
<br />
Briefly: <br />
<br />
Fab Labs share core capabilities, so that people and projects can be shared across them. This currently includes:<br />
1. A computer-controlled lasercutter, for press-fit assembly of 3D structures from 2D parts <br />
2. A larger (4'x8') numerically-controlled milling machine, for making furniture- (and house-)<br />
sized parts <br />
3. A vinylcutter, to produce signs, printing masks, flexible circuits, and antennas <br />
4. A precision (micron resolution) milling machine to make three-dimensional moulds and<br />
surface-mounted circuit boards <br />
5. Electronics assembly <br />
6. Programming tools for low-cost high-speed embedded processors <br />
7. Sewing and embroidery equipment <br />
8. You can read more about how Fab Labs started by following this link. www.cba.mit.edu.<br />
There is also a wealth of know how on Fab Lab equipment and projects.<br />
<br />
<br />
A la Manchester:<br />
* Dimension 1200es Series 3D Printer<br />
* Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter<br />
* Roland Modela MDX-20 Desktop Miller<br />
* Roland Vinyl Cutter<br />
* Shopbot CNC Router<br />
* Janome Memory Craft 200e Embroidery Machine<br />
* 'Fab Vac' Vac former<br />
<br />
===Woodwork/metalwork===<br />
* Aluminium forming (because local providers aren't very good)<br />
* A big sturdy workbench with a vice<br />
* Hacksaws and files<br />
* A mini drilling/milling machine, for example http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm for making PCBs and light wood and metal work.<br />
<br />
* a small manual lathe eg<br />
http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_lathe.htm<br />
plus lathe tools and a bench grinder to sharpen them.<br />
<br />
* Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.<br />
<br />
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/<br />
<br />
<br />
* 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<br />
<br />
===Electronics/PCB tools===<br />
* Temperature-controlled soldering station(s)<br />
* Toaster oven (for reflow soldering)<br />
* Fume extractor(s) for above<br />
* PCB holders or "helping hands"<br />
* Side cutters<br />
* Abrasive pen<br />
* Heatsink tweezers<br />
<br />
NB. PCB etching baths and etch-resist are probably unnecessary because the milling machines would allow PCBs to be milled instead of etched.<br />
<br />
<br />
===3D printing===<br />
* This is the 3d printer from Portishead: http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/<br />
* http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/08/ultimaker-theres-a-new-3d-printer-in-town.html<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===AV kit===<br />
What about providing Audio Visual equipment for creating audio-visual experiences, interactive or not.<br />
This can be combined with workshops in animation, film-making, special effects, synthesisers, computer graphics, etc.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
===Software tools===<br />
<br />
LabVIEW<br />
<br />
Gimp - www.gimp.org/<br />
<br />
Blender - www.blender.org/download/get-blender/<br />
<br />
Open office - download.openoffice.org/<br />
<br />
Inkscape - www.inkscape.org<br />
<br />
Google Sketch up - sketchup.google.com/ with stl plugin<br />
<br />
This plugin seems to work quite well www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl<br />
<br />
However this program repairs any incomplete stl files www.netfabb.com/<br />
<br />
Or this program http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/<br />
<br />
Adobe - www.adobe.com/uk/<br />
<br />
Qcad - www.qcad.org/qcad.html<br />
<br />
Eagle - www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm<br />
<br />
MIT Software - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/content/tools/software/cad_cam/<br />
<br />
===Materials lists===<br />
====Laser Cutter materials====<br />
Max Size 300mmx600mm<br />
<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 3mm - Various colours 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Acrylic 6mm - Clear 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Plywood 3mm Various Sizes<br />
* MDF 3mm (Laserable) Various Sizes<br />
* Cardboard 3mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Cardboard 5mm 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Paper 300mm x 600mm<br />
* Leather<br />
* Fabric<br />
<br />
====Modella Milling Machine materials====<br />
Max Size 150x200mm<br />
<br />
*Machineable wax 40mm x 90mm x 150mm<br />
* Circuit boards 1.6mm x 1000mm x 1200mm<br />
* Wood (Various) 150x200mm<br />
<br />
====Shopbot CNC Router materials====<br />
Max Size 1200mmx 2400mm x 120mm<br />
<br />
* Plywood 3-25mm thick<br />
* MDF 3-25mm thick<br />
* Aluminium<br />
* Cast Iron<br />
* Acrylic <br />
* Brass <br />
* Steel <br />
* Foam <br />
<br />
====Vinyl Cutter materials====<br />
* Copper Tape 3M 1126 150mm x 33m<br />
* Vinyl roll (canary yellow) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (card red) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (royal blue) 380mm wide<br />
* Vinyl roll (cactus green) 380mm wide<br />
* Transfer Tape, Permacel 595B 150mmx 55m<br />
* WHITE Epoxy film 3M 1 150mm x 90m<br />
<br />
====3D Printer materials====<br />
<br />
Currently the raw material costs are quite high. Therefore...<br />
<br />
* ABS plus cartridge (white) 1000 cm3<br />
* soluble support cartridge 1000 cm3<br />
<br />
====Additional electronics/PCB materials====<br />
* Flux-cored solder<br />
<br />
===Useful reference lists===<br />
IEEE Spectrum: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-essentials/0<br />
<br />
Full fab lab list: http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/fab/inv.html<br />
<br />
workshop in a container: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsejLtLc70nwdG5DeVJmOVA4OUxpcXl6alFaNzh5Unc&hl=en_US#gid=0</div>Sampablokuper