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Revision as of 16:18, 3 October 2012
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!
Contents
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 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.
- A lathe manual or CNC which can cut steel comfortably, so wth coolant and colchester studentish sized with digital readout
- Any decent bench drillpress, with drills, holding vice, etc.
- A floor standing pillar drill
- 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/
- If possible a real mill with some kind of cnc conversion with low speed settings or just a digital readout
- 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
- another option for a chopoff saw is a circular mitre saw eg: http://www.screwfix.com/p/evolution-rage-3-255mm-compound-sliding-mitre-saw-230v/65730 though possibly something a bit more robust. Then you could get a conventional bandsaw
- 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 :)
- Decent belt/disc sander/linisher
- Polisher for plastics and others (a grinder with attachments)
- Measuring tools - digital calipers, micrometers etc
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