Electronics and Rapid Prototyping

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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.

Scopes and Analyzers

Use of the Scopes and Analyzers requires attendance in a TestEquipment certification workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier.

Any member who has been certified to use the 3D printer may peer-certify other members
Certification instruction must at least include
- Fundamental knowledge of each printer's working principles
- Proper use and control of each printer
- Software workflow
- How to change filament
- How to pay for material
Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
List of 3D Printer Certified users is listed below

Circuit Design and Fabrication

Use of the C requires attendance in a foam cutter certification workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier.

Any member who has been certified to use the foam cutter may peer-certify other members
Certification instruction must at least include
- Fundamental knowledge of foam cutter's working principles
- Proper use and control of foam cutter
- Software workflow
Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
List of Foam Cutter Certified users is listed below

LASER Cutter

Use of the LASER cutter requires attendance in LASER Cutter Basics Class

Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
List of LASER Cutter Certified users is listed below

FabLab Area 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 FabLab BD OR Mike Doolittle.
NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
NEVER MODIFY OR HACK THE 3D PRINTER, FOAM CUTTER OR LASER CUTTER.

Equipment List

Soldering Iron

What	Manufacturer	Model	Power	Status	Expert
RD-500S II Area Array Rework System	Den-on Instruments	RD-500S II	110	Not yet	James Seymour
Logic Analyzer	Tektronix	1240	110	Working	James Seymour
Programable Spectrum Analyzer	Tektronix	492P	110	Working	James Seymour
Oscilloscope	Tektronix	465B	110	Working	James Seymour
Lead Free Reflow Oven	Qinsi Technology	QS-5100	110	Working	James Seymour
Soldering Station with Heat Gun	Arksen	992D	110	Working	James Seymour