FabLab Area

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

• Use of the 3D printers and the Foam Cutter require peer authorization. Visit the 3D Printing and Foam Cutter pages for details.

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	Rabbit Laser	QX1290	Operational	MakeICT resources Laser Cutter External resources Manuals QX1290 Specs
	Laser Cutter	Rabbit Laser	QX1290	Operational	MakeICT resources Laser Cutter External resources Manuals QX1290 Specs External resources
	3D Printer	Prusa3D	i3 MK4	Operational	MakeICT resources Prusa i3 MK4
	3D Printer	Prusa3D	i3 Mk3S+	Operational	MakeICT resources Prusa i3 MK3
	3D Printer	Prusa3D	i3 Mk3S+	Operational	MakeICT resources Prusa i3 MK3
	3D Printer	Prusa3D	i3 Mk3S+	Operational	MakeICT resources Prusa i3 MK3
	3D Printer	Prusa3D	i3 Mk3S+	Operational	MakeICT resources Prusa i3 MK3
	3D Printer	Creality3D	Ender 5 Plus	Needs Repair
	3D Printer	Ultimaker	Ultimaker 2	Needs Repair	MakeICT resources Ultimaker 2 External resources Overview Specs Troubleshooting
	Graphtec Plotter/Vinyl Cutter	Graphtec	Graphtec_FC2200-90/EX	Operational	Graphtec Plotter
	Little Blue Mill	Originally Sherline	Little Blue Mill	Operational	Little Blue Mill
	Foam Cutter	Tom McGuire	Foam Cutting Machine	Needs Maintenance	Foam Cutting Machine
	Vacuum Former	Industrial Arts Supply Co.	Nichols model 10-B Therm-O-Vac	Operational	MakeICT resources Vacuum Former
	Kinect Scanner	Microsoft	Kinect	Operational	Kinect Scanner
	Turntable for Kinect	James Lancaster	Turntable	Operational	Kinect Scanner
	Plastic Injection Molding Machine			Needs tested	MakeICT resources
	Plotter		HP Designjet 1050C Plus	Unknown	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
	3D Printer	James Lancaster	RepRap Prusa Mendel	Retired	MakeICT resources External resources RepRap.org source
	CNC Router	Probotix	Fireball V90	Retired	V90
	3D Printer	SeeMeCNC	Rostock Max V2	Retired!	MakeICT resources Rostock Max V2
	3D Printer	Creality3D	CR-10s	Retired	MakeICT resources Creality CR-10S