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==General Information==
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MakeICT's FabLab is an open area dedicated to fabrication and rapid prototyping. Members can test ideas and concepts before moving on to more expensive materials or processes, or simply enjoy the creative process of making.
  
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== General Information ==
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If you have any issues with FabLab equipment, please e-mail [mailto:fablab@makeict.org fablab@makeict.org].
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MakeICT's FabLab is an open 300 sq ft area dedicated to fabrication and rapid prototyping.  Here is where you can test ideas, and concepts before moving on to more expensive materials or processes.  Or, simply enjoy the creative process and see what you can make.  The FabLab currently houses 3D printers, foam cutter, and LASER engraver/cutter.
 
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<blockquote>Per MakeICT policy, all machinery and tools require prior instruction and certification before use. We want all our members and guests to be safe, and the equipment kept in top condition so all can enjoy.</blockquote>
 
  
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[[User:Bryan Barr|Bryan Barr]] is the Benevolent Dictator over the FabLab.
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[[FabLab Area Meetings]]
  
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== Classes ==
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* [[Intro to CNC: a Foam Cutting Workshop]]
 
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* [[Intro to 3D Printing]]
 
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* [[Advanced 3D Printing and Modeling]]
 
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* [[LASER Cutter Basics Class]]
 
  
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== Machine Access Policy ==
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==Access Policy==
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'''DRAFT (currently under review)'''
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{{:FabLab_Access_Policy}}
  
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Clean up! Users are responsible for clean up after themselves; failure to which may result in loss of FABLAB Privileges.
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==FabLab Area Safety==
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#Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help on the [https://talk.makeict.org MakeICT forum] or email [mailto:fablab@makeict.org fablab@makeict.org].
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#Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify [mailto:fablab@makeict.org FabLab leadership].
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#Never assume a tool is properly adjusted; always check the tool prior to use.
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#Never modify or hack any equipment.
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#If something is wrong, leave a note in an obvious place on the troubled equipment and e-mail [mailto:fablab@makeict.org fablab@makeict.org].
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==Equipment List==
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<onlyinclude>
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
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  !Picture
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  !What
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  !Manufacturer
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  !Model
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  !Status
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  !Resources
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  |[[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]]
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  |[[Laser Cutter]]
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  |Rabbit Laser
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  |[[Laser Cutter|QX1290]]
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  |Operational
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MakeICT resources
  
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=== 3D Printers ===
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*[[Laser Cutter]]
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Use of the 3D printers requires attendance in a certification workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier.
 
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* Any member who has been certified to use the 3D printer may peer-certify other members
 
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* Certification instruction must at least include
 
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** Fundamental knowledge of each printer's working principles
 
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** Proper use and control of each printer
 
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** Software workflow
 
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** How to change filament
 
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** How to pay for material
 
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* Certification must be documented (''link to instructions or form'') prior to use
 
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* List of 3D Printer approved users is listed below
 
  
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=== Foam Cutter ===
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External resources
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Use of the foam cutter requires attendance in a certification workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier.
 
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* Any member who has been certified to use the foam cutter may peer-certify other members
 
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* Certification instruction must at least include
 
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** Fundamental knowledge of foam cutter's working principles
 
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** Proper use and control of foam cutter
 
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** Software workflow
 
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* Certification must be documented (''link to instructions or form'') prior to use
 
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* List of Foam Cutter approved users is listed below
 
  
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=== LASER Cutter ===
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html Manuals]
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* To use the LASER Cutter you, must take the [[LASER Cutter Basics Class]]  
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html QX1290 Specs]
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* Certification must be documented (''link to instructions or form'') prior to use
 
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* List of LASER Cutter approved users is listed below
 
  
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==FabLab Area Safety==
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# Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help.
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  |[[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]]
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# Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify the FabLab BD OR Mike Doolittle.
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  |[[Laser Cutter]]
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# NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
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  |Rabbit Laser
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# NEVER MODIFY OR HACK THE 3D PRINTER, FOAM CUTTER OR LASER CUTTER.
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  |[[Laser Cutter|QX1290]]
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  |Operational
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MakeICT resources
  
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==LASER Cutter Specific Safety==
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*[[Laser Cutter]]
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LASER cutters pose a fire hazard. LASER cutters use a high intensity beam of LASER light that can produce extremely high temperatures as it comes into contact with the materials it is engraving, marking or cutting.
 
  
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The LASER cutter is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the LASER cutter are:
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External resources
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# '''ONLY USE THE LASER CUTTER IF YOU ARE ON THE LIST OF TRAINED USERS'''
 
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# '''NEVER LEAVE THE LASER CUTTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''
 
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# '''NEVER CUT MATERIALS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW ARE SAFE'''
 
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# '''NEVER OVERRIDE THE LASER CUTTER SAFETIES'''
 
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# '''KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A FIRE BREAKS OUT'''
 
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## HIT the BIG RED button on the LASER control panel
 
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## A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher is located next to the LASER cutter
 
  
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Before starting the LASER cutter:
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html Manuals]
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# Check the cooling solution window in the back of the chiller before starting any project.
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html QX1290 Specs]
  
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After starting the LASER cutter:
 
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# Before cutting make sure the air compressor and the fan motor are on.
 
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# Refer to the cutting manual for appropriate engraving and cutting Power and Speed settings for varied materials.
 
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# Beware of FLAMMABLE materials while using the machines.
 
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# Certain materials are NOT ALLOWED in the LASER cutter including any PVC material, reflective materials
 
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## Watch this video  [https://vimeo.com/1615418 Polymer Identification by Burnination]
 
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## You should read this (pdf) chemistry lab written by [David A. Katz] to learn [http://www.chymist.com/Polymer%20Identification.pdf how to identify what type of plastic it is]
 
  
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Tips:
 
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* The LASER cutter will generally not cut anything greater than 0.25” (6mm), anything thicker will require several passes.
 
  
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== Equipment List ==
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External resources
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<onlyinclude>{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
 
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! Picture !! What !! Manufacturer !! Model !! Power !! Status !! Expert !! How To
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|[[File:MK4 print.jpg|left|200x200px|alt=]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Prusa3D
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|i3 MK4
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|Operational
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Prusa i3 MK4]]
 
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| [[File:RostockBlack-V2-Front.jpg|200px]] || 3D Printer || SeeMeCNC || Rostock Max v2 || 110 || Working || [[User:Bryan Barr|Bryan Barr]] || [[http://wiki.mattercontrol.com/ MatterControl Wiki]]
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|[[File:Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Prusa3D
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|i3 Mk3S+
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|Operational
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Prusa i3 MK3]]
 
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| [[File:3D-Printer.jpg|200px]] || 3D Printer || RepRap || || 110 || Working || [[User:James Lancaster|James Lancaster]] || [[RepRap Prusa Mendel 3D Printer|Information]]
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|[[File:Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Prusa3D
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|i3 Mk3S+
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|Operational
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Prusa i3 MK3]]
 
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| [[File:Ultimaker II.jpeg|200px]] || 3D Printer || Ultimaker || Ultimaker II || 110 || Working || [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]] || [[Ultimaker II|instructions]]
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|[[File:Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Prusa3D
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|i3 Mk3S+
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|Operational
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Prusa i3 MK3]]
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| [[File:Foam-Cutter.jpg|200px]] || Foam Cutter || Tom McGuire ||  || 110 || Working || [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]] || [[Foam Cutting Machine|Basic Use Guidelines]]
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|[[File:Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Prusa3D
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|i3 Mk3S+
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|Operational
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Prusa i3 MK3]]
 
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| [[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]] || LASER Cutter || Rabbit Laser || QX1290 || 230 || Working || [[User:Mike Doolittle|Mike Doolittle]] || :[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html specs] :[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html manuals] :[[Laser Cutting Machine|Laser Cutter Guidelines]]
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  |[[File:Ultimaker II.jpeg|200px]]
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|}</onlyinclude>
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  |[[3D Printer]]
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  |Ultimaker
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  |[[Ultimaker 2]]
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  |Operational
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MakeICT resources
  
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== 3D Printer Users (''to be changed to Certified Users once approved'')==
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*[[Ultimaker 2]]
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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External resources
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*[https://ultimaker.com/en/support/ultimaker-3d-printers/ultimaker-2 Overview]
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*[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2#specifications Specs]
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*[http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide Troubleshooting]
 
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! Name !! Notes !! Certification Date !! Peer Certified Name
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  |[[File:Graphtec_fc2200.gif|200px]]
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  |[[Vinyl Cutting And Plotting|Graphtec Plotter/Vinyl Cutter]]
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  |Graphtec
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  |[[Graphtec_FC2200-90/EX|Graphtec_FC2200-90/EX]]
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  |Operational
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*[[Graphtec FC2200-90/EX|Graphtec Plotter]]
 
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| Bryan Barr || FabLab BD || ||  
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|[[File:Lbm.jpg|alt=Little Blue Mill|left|180x180px]]
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|CNC Mini Milling Machine
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|Originally Sherline
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|Little Blue Mill
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|Operational
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|[[Little Blue Mill]]
 
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| James Lancaster || 3D Printer instructor || ||  
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  |[[File:Foam-Cutter.jpg|200px]]
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  |[[Foam Cutter]]
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  |[[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
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  |[[Foam Cutting Machine]]
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  |Needs Maintenance
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*[[Foam Cutting Machine]]
 
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| Mike Doolittle || || ||  
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  |[[File:VacuumFormer.jpg|alt=Vacuum former|left|200x200px]]
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  |[[Vacuum Former]]
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  |Industrial Arts Supply Co.
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  |Nichols model 10-B Therm-O-Vac
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  |Operational
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MakeICT resources
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*[[Vacuum Former]]
 
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| Dustin Richey || || ||  
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  |[[File:Xbox-kinect.jpg|200px]]
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  |[[Kinect Scanner]]
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  |Microsoft
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  |[[Kinect]]
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  |Operational
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*[[Kinect Scanner]]
 
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| Dom Canare || Mentor || ||  
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  |[[Turntable for Kinect]]
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  |[[User:James Lancaster|James Lancaster]]
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  |[[Turntable]]
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  |Operational
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*[[Kinect Scanner]]
 
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| Tom McGuire || Mentor || ||  
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|[[File:PlasticInjection.jpg|alt=Plastic injection molding machine|left|200x200px]]
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|Plastic Injection Molding Machine
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|Needs tested
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|MakeICT resources
 
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| Kip || Mentor || ||  
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|CNC Mini Mill
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|Sherline
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|Black Sherline Mill
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|Needs repaired
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|[[Sherline_CNC_Mill]]
 
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| Jeff Eck ||  || ||  
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|CNC Mini Lathe
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|Emco
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|Emco Lathe
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|Needs repaired and setup
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== Foam Cutter Users  (''to be changed to Certified Users once approved'')==
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==Retired Equipment==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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! Name !! Notes !! Certification Date
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| Bryan Barr || FabLab BD ||
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  |[[File:Reprap Mendel Prusa.jpg|200px]]
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  |[[3D Printer]]
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  |[[User:James Lancaster|James Lancaster]]
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  |[[RepRap Prusa Mendel]]
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  |Retired
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MakeICT resources
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External resources
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*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_(iteration_2) RepRap.org source]
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| Tom McGuire || Foam Cutter instructor ||
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|CNC Router
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|Probotix
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|Fireball V90
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|Retired
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|[[V90]]
 
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| Dom Canare || ||
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  |[[File:Rostock_Max_V2.jpeg|200px]]
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  |[[3D Printer]]
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  |SeeMeCNC
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  |[[Rostock Max V2]]
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  |Retired!
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MakeICT resources
  
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== LASER Cutter Approved Users  (''to be changed to Certified Users once approved'')==
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*[[Rostock Max V2]]
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
 
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|[[File:Creality-cr10s.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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| Bryan Barr || FabLab BD ||
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|Creality3D
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|CR-10s
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| Mike Doolittle || LASER Cutter instructor ||
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|Retired
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|MakeICT resources
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| John Alexander ||  ||
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*[[Creality CR-10S]]
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| Jerry Carpenter || Mentor ||
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| David Springs ||  ||
 
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| William Davisson ||  ||
 
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| Brad Cooley ||  ||
 
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| Ivan Quiroz ||  ||
 
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| Jonny Fosnight ||  ||
 
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| Stephen Reckers ||  ||
 
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| Mike Hutton ||  ||
 
 
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</onlyinclude>
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[[Category:Areas]]

Latest revision as of 17:24, 5 May 2024

General Information

MakeICT's FabLab is an open area dedicated to fabrication and rapid prototyping. Members can test ideas and concepts before moving on to more expensive materials or processes, or simply enjoy the creative process of making.

If you have any issues with FabLab equipment, please e-mail fablab@makeict.org.

FabLab Area Meetings


Access Policy

3D Printers and Foam Cutter

Laser Cutter

  • Use of the Laser Cutter requires authorization by an approved instructor. Classes will be offered on a regular basis for those who need them. Visit the Laser Cutter page for details.

All Equipment

  • Equipment requiring authorization may be operated by an unauthorized user only under the direct supervision of an authorized user.


Approved by the board on February 5, 2017


FabLab Area Safety

  1. Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help on the MakeICT forum or email fablab@makeict.org.
  2. Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify FabLab leadership.
  3. Never assume a tool is properly adjusted; always check the tool prior to use.
  4. Never modify or hack any equipment.
  5. If something is wrong, leave a note in an obvious place on the troubled equipment and e-mail fablab@makeict.org.

Equipment List

Picture What Manufacturer Model Status Resources
Laser cutter.jpg Laser Cutter Rabbit Laser QX1290 Operational

MakeICT resources

External resources

Laser cutter.jpg Laser Cutter Rabbit Laser QX1290 Operational

MakeICT resources

External resources


External resources

3D Printer Prusa3D i3 MK4 Operational MakeICT resources
Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg 3D Printer Prusa3D i3 Mk3S+ Operational MakeICT resources
Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg 3D Printer Prusa3D i3 Mk3S+ Operational MakeICT resources
Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg 3D Printer Prusa3D i3 Mk3S+ Operational MakeICT resources
Original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.jpg 3D Printer Prusa3D i3 Mk3S+ Operational MakeICT resources
Ultimaker II.jpeg 3D Printer Ultimaker Ultimaker 2 Operational

MakeICT resources

External resources

Graphtec fc2200.gif Graphtec Plotter/Vinyl Cutter Graphtec Graphtec_FC2200-90/EX Operational
Little Blue Mill
 CNC Mini Milling Machine Originally Sherline Little Blue Mill Operational Little Blue Mill
Foam-Cutter.jpg Foam Cutter Tom McGuire Foam Cutting Machine Needs Maintenance
Vacuum former
 Vacuum Former Industrial Arts Supply Co. Nichols model 10-B Therm-O-Vac Operational

MakeICT resources

Xbox-kinect.jpg Kinect Scanner Microsoft Kinect Operational
Turntable for Kinect James Lancaster Turntable Operational
Plastic injection molding machine
 Plastic Injection Molding Machine Needs tested MakeICT resources
CNC Mini Mill Sherline Black Sherline Mill Needs repaired Sherline_CNC_Mill
CNC Mini Lathe Emco Emco Lathe Needs repaired and setup


Retired Equipment

Picture What Manufacturer Model Status Resources
Reprap Mendel Prusa.jpg 3D Printer James Lancaster RepRap Prusa Mendel Retired

MakeICT resources External resources

CNC Router Probotix Fireball V90 Retired V90
Rostock Max V2.jpeg 3D Printer SeeMeCNC Rostock Max V2 Retired!

MakeICT resources

Creality-cr10s.jpg 3D Printer Creality3D CR-10s Retired MakeICT resources
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