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== General Information ==
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==General Information==
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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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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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<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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If you have any issues with FabLab equipment, please e-mail [mailto:fablab@makeict.org fablab@makeict.org].
  
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[[User:Mike Doolittle|Mike Doolittle]] is the FabLab BU - backup.
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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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* Use of the [[3D printers]] and the [[Foam Cutter]] require peer certification. Visit the [[3D Printing]] and [[Foam Cutter]] pages for details and a list of approved users.
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{{:FabLab_Access_Policy}}
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* Use of the [[Laser Cutter]] requires attendance in a certification workshop hosted by one of the approved instructors. Visit the [[Laser Cutter]] page for details and a list of approved users.
 
  
 
==FabLab Area Safety==
 
==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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# '''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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# '''NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED.''' Always check the tool prior to use.
 
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# '''NEVER MODIFY OR HACK THE 3D PRINTER, FOAM CUTTER OR LASER CUTTER.'''
 
  
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== Equipment List ==
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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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   ! Picture
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   !Picture
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   ! What
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   !What
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   ! Manufacturer
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   !Manufacturer
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   ! Model
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   !Model
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   ! Status
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   !Status
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  ! Expert
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   !Resources
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   ! Resources
 
 
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   | [[File:RostockBlack-V2-Front.jpg|200px]]
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   |[[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]]
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   | [[3D Printer]]
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   |[[Laser Cutter]]
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   | SeeMeCNC
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   |Rabbit Laser
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  | Rostock Max v2
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   |[[Laser Cutter|QX1290]]
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  | Operational
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  |Operational
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   | [[User:Bryan Barr|Bryan Barr]]
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   |
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   |  
 
 
MakeICT resources
 
MakeICT resources
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* [[Rostock Max V2]]
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*[[Laser Cutter]]
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External resources
 
External resources
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* [https://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-accessories/mattercontrol-touch MatterControl Touch]
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* [http://wiki.mattercontrol.com/Overview Wiki overview]
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html Manuals]
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html QX1290 Specs]
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|-
 
|-
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   | [[File:3D-Printer.jpg|200px]]
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   |[[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]]
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   | [[3D Printer]]
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   |[[Laser Cutter]]
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   | [[User:James Lancaster|James Lancaster]]
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  |Rabbit Laser
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  | RepRap Prusa Mendel
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   |[[Laser Cutter|QX1290]]
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   | Operational
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   |Operational
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  | [[User:James Lancaster|James Lancaster]]
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   |
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   |  
 
 
MakeICT resources
 
MakeICT resources
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* [[RepRap Prusa Mendel]]
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*[[Laser Cutter]]
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External resources
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html Manuals]
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*[http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html QX1290 Specs]
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External resources
 
External resources
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* [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_(iteration_2) RepRap.org source]
 
 
|-
 
|-
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   | [[File:Ultimaker II.jpeg|200px]]
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|[[File:MK4 print.jpg|left|200x200px|alt=]]
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   | [[3D Printer]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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   | Ultimaker
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|Prusa3D
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   | Ultimaker 2
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|i3 MK4
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   | Operational
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|Operational
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  | [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
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|MakeICT resources
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   |  
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*[[Prusa i3 MK4]]
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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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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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|-
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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]]
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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
 
MakeICT resources
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* [[Ultimaker 2]]
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*[[Ultimaker 2]]
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External resources
 
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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*[https://ultimaker.com/en/support/ultimaker-3d-printers/ultimaker-2 Overview]
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* [http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide Troubleshooting]
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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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  |[[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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|[[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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   | [[File:Foam-Cutter.jpg|200px]]
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   |[[File:Foam-Cutter.jpg|200px]]
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   | [[Foam Cutter]]
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   |[[Foam Cutter]]
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   | [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
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   |[[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
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   |[[Foam Cutting Machine]]
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  | Operational
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  |Needs Maintenance
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   | [[User:Tom McGuire|Tom McGuire]]
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   |
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*[[Foam Cutting Machine]]
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* [[Foam Cutting Machine]]
 
 
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   | [[File:Laser_cutter.jpg|200px]]
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   |[[File:VacuumFormer.jpg|alt=Vacuum former|left|200x200px]]
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   | [[Laser Cutter]]
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  |[[Vacuum Former]]
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   | Rabbit Laser
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  |Industrial Arts Supply Co.
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   | QX1290
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  |Nichols model 10-B Therm-O-Vac
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   | Operational
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  |Operational
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   | [[User:Mike Doolittle|Mike Doolittle]]
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   |  
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MakeICT resources
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*[[Vacuum Former]]
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|-
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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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  |[[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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|-
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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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|-
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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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|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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|
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|}
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</onlyinclude>
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==Retired Equipment==
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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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|-
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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
 
MakeICT resources
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* [[Laser Cutter]]
 
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* [[Laser Cutter Basics Class]]
 
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* [[Laser Cutter Materials]]
 
 
External resources
 
External resources
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* [http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/ManualsTutorials.html Manuals]
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* [http://www.rabbitlaserusa.com/laser_RL1290.html QX1290 Specs]
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*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel_(iteration_2) RepRap.org source]
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|-
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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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  |[[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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*[[Rostock Max V2]]
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|-
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|[[File:Creality-cr10s.jpg|200x200px]]
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|[[3D Printer]]
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|Creality3D
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|CR-10s
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|Retired
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|MakeICT resources
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*[[Creality CR-10S]]
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|}
 
|}
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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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