Difference between revisions of "Electronics and Rapid Prototyping"
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== Machine Access Policy == | == Machine Access Policy == | ||
| − | Clean up! Users are responsible for clean up after themselves; failure to which may result in loss of E&RP Privileges. | + | Clean up! Users are responsible for clean up after themselves; failure to which may result in loss of E&RP Privileges, and may require corrective training to regain those privileges. Corrective training is up to the BD, and he is very creative. |
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| + | === Scopes === | ||
| + | MakeICT has a few Oscilloscopes. We are fortunate to have some nice ones. Using the Oscilloscope takes some finesse and it's best you have some help with it if you're fairly new to one, so we require certification. The Oscilloscope shows Voltage over time, similar to a graph. There is lots of settings, dials, and switches. if you want to learn to use it just ask to be taught from a reasonably knowledgeable member. | ||
| + | * List of known Scope users is listed below | ||
| + | ***Tom McGuire | ||
| + | ***James Seymour | ||
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| + | === Spectrum Analyzer === | ||
| + | We have a very nice Spectrum Analyzer. The Spectrum Analyzer shows receive power over frequency. So if you set it properly you would see Peaks where each Wifi network is transmitting. It is easy (and expensive) to damage the input of a Spectrum Analyzer. We ask you are certified and use proper caution. We have several attenuators available for impedance matching, so use them. | ||
| + | * List of known analyzer users is listed below | ||
| + | ***James Seymour | ||
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=== Circuit Design and Fabrication === | === Circuit Design and Fabrication === | ||
| − | Use of the Curcuit Board Mill and or SMD Circuit Work Station requires attendance in the Circuit Design and fabrication workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier. | + | Use of the Curcuit Board Mill and or SMD Circuit Work Station requires attendance in the Circuit Design and fabrication workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier. We do not mind if your circuit doesn't work, we do mind if our equipment doesn't. |
* Any member who has been certified to use the circuit fabrication equipment may peer-certify other members | * Any member who has been certified to use the circuit fabrication equipment may peer-certify other members | ||
* Certification instruction must at least include | * Certification instruction must at least include | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 23 December 2015
Details: missing details and access policies
Contents
General Information
MakeICT's Electronics and Rapid Prototyping lab is an enclosed 200 sq ft area dedicated to creating and debugging electronics, as well as some rapid prototyping capabilities.
James Seymour is the Benevolent Dictator over the electronics and rapid prototyping lab.
Classes
Machine Access Policy
Clean up! Users are responsible for clean up after themselves; failure to which may result in loss of E&RP Privileges, and may require corrective training to regain those privileges. Corrective training is up to the BD, and he is very creative.
Scopes
MakeICT has a few Oscilloscopes. We are fortunate to have some nice ones. Using the Oscilloscope takes some finesse and it's best you have some help with it if you're fairly new to one, so we require certification. The Oscilloscope shows Voltage over time, similar to a graph. There is lots of settings, dials, and switches. if you want to learn to use it just ask to be taught from a reasonably knowledgeable member.
- List of known Scope users is listed below
- Tom McGuire
- James Seymour
Spectrum Analyzer
We have a very nice Spectrum Analyzer. The Spectrum Analyzer shows receive power over frequency. So if you set it properly you would see Peaks where each Wifi network is transmitting. It is easy (and expensive) to damage the input of a Spectrum Analyzer. We ask you are certified and use proper caution. We have several attenuators available for impedance matching, so use them.
- List of known analyzer users is listed below
- James Seymour
Circuit Design and Fabrication
Use of the Curcuit Board Mill and or SMD Circuit Work Station requires attendance in the Circuit Design and fabrication workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier. We do not mind if your circuit doesn't work, we do mind if our equipment doesn't.
- Any member who has been certified to use the circuit fabrication equipment may peer-certify other members
- Certification instruction must at least include
- Fundamental knowledge of circuit board milling principles
- Fundamental knowledge of soldering and solder reflow
- Proper use and control of the LinuxCNC software
- Basic circuit design
- Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
- List of circuit fabrication users below
V90 CNC router
Use of the V90 CNC router requires attendance in CNC Router certification workshop
- Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
- List of CNC Router Certified users is listed below
Electronics and Rapid Prototyping Safety
- 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.
- Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify the BD OR Tom McGuire.
- NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
- NEVER MODIFY OR HACK MACHINERY WITHOUT CONSENT FROM THE AREA BD.
Equipment List
| Picture | What | Manufacturer | Model | Power | Status | Expert |
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RD-500S II Area Array Rework System | Den-on Instruments | RD-500S II | 110 | Not yet | James Seymour |
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Logic Analyzer | Tektronix | 1240 | 110 | Working | James Seymour |
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Programable Spectrum Analyzer | Tektronix | 492P | 110 | Working | James Seymour |
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Oscilloscope | Tektronix | 465B | 110 | Working | James Seymour |
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Lead Free Reflow Oven | Qinsi Technology | QS-5100 | 110 | Working | James Seymour |
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Soldering Station with Heat Gun | Arksen | 992D | 110 | Working | James Seymour |
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3-axis CNC Machine | Probotix | Fireball V90 | 110 | Working | ?? |
