FabLab Area
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General Information
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.
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.
Bryan Barr is the Benevolent Dictator over the FabLab.
Mike Doolittle is the FabLab BU - backup.
Classes
- Intro to CNC: a Foam Cutting Workshop
- Intro to 3D Printing
- Advanced 3D Printing and Modeling
- LASER Cutter Basics Class
Machine Access Policy
DO NOT USE NON-APPROVED MATERIALS! - LASER Cutter Materials
Clean up! Users are responsible for clean up after themselves; failure to which may result in loss of FABLAB Privileges.
3D Printers
Use of the 3D printers requires attendance in a 3D printer 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
Foam Cutter
Use of the foam cutter 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
| Picture | What | Manufacturer | Model | Power | Status | Expert | How To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3D Printer | SeeMeCNC | Rostock Max v2 | 110 | Working | Bryan Barr | |
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3D Printer | RepRap | 110 | Working | James Lancaster | ||
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3D Printer | Ultimaker | Ultimaker II | 110 | Working | Tom McGuire | |
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Foam Cutter | Tom McGuire | 110 | Working | Tom McGuire | ||
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LASER Cutter | Rabbit Laser | QX1290 | 230 | Working | Mike Doolittle |
3D Printer Certified Users
| Name | Certification Date | Certified By |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Barr (Fab Lab BD) | ||
| Dominic Canare | ||
| Dustin Richey | ||
| James Lancaster | ||
| Jeff Eck | ||
| Kip Landwehr | ||
| Mike Doolittle | ||
| Sam McConnell | 2015-November-24 | Dominic Canare |
| Tom McGuire | ||
| Zach Puls | 2015-November-24 | Dominic Canare |
3D Printer Maintenance Technicians
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bryan Barr | FabLab BD |
| James Lancaster | 3D Printer instructor |
| Tom McGuire | Mentor |
Foam Cutter Users
| Name | Certification Date | Certified By |
|---|---|---|
| Audrey Barba | 2015-October-01 | Dominic Canare |
| Bryan Barr (FabLab BD) | ||
| Dominic Canare (Foam cutter programmer) | ||
| Jess Bechtelheimer | 2013-July-20 | Tom McGuire |
| Paul Rattana | 2013-July-20 | Tom McGuire |
| Tom McGuire (Foam cutter inventor) |
LASER Cutter Certified Users (non-dated members need to sign updated form to continue using LASER cutter)
| Name | Notes | Certification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Barr | FabLab BD | 8/7/15 |
| Mike Doolittle | LASER Cutter instructor | 8/7/15 |
| Jerry Carpenter | Mentor | 8/7/15 |
| Tom McGuire | Mentor | 8/7/15 |
| John Harrison | Mentor | 10/30/15 |
| John Alexander | ||
| David Springs | ||
| William Davisson | ||
| Brad Cooley | 11/16/17 | |
| Ivan Quiroz | 11/16/17 | |
| Jonny Fosnight | ||
| Stephen Reckers | 11/16/17 | |
| Mike Hutton | Woodshop BD | 11/11/15 |
| Charlie Fair | 11/11/15 | |
| Logan Pajunen | 11/11/15 | |
| James Classen | 11/11/15 | |
| Cory Kertz | 11/11/15 | |
| Jerry Shubert | 11/11/15 |
LASER Cutter Maintenance Technicians
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bryan Barr | FabLab BD |
| Mike Doolittle | LASER Cutter instructor |
| Jerry Carpenter | Mentor |
