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.

Classes

• Intro to CNC: a Foam Cutting Workshop
• Intro to 3D Printing
• Advanced 3D Printing and Modeling
• LASER Cutter Basics Class

Machine Access Policy

DRAFT (currently under review)

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 approved 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 approved 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 approved users is listed below

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.
2. 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.
3. NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
4. NEVER MODIFY OR HACK THE 3D PRINTER, FOAM CUTTER OR LASER CUTTER.

Equipment List

Picture	What	Manufacturer	Model	Power	Status	Expert	How To
	3D Printer	SeeMeCNC	Rostock Max v2	110	Working	Bryan Barr	MatterControl Touch Wiki overview
	3D Printer	RepRap		110	Working	James Lancaster	Information
	3D Printer	Ultimaker	Ultimaker II	110	Working	Tom McGuire	Instructions Overview Specs Troubleshooting
	Foam Cutter	Tom McGuire		110	Working	Tom McGuire	Basic Use Guidelines
	LASER Cutter	Rabbit Laser	QX1290	230	Working	Mike Doolittle	Laser Cutter Guidelines Manuals LASER Cutter Materials QX1290 Specs

3D Printer Users (to be changed to Certified Users once approved)

Name	Notes	Certification Date	Peer Certified Name
Bryan Barr	FabLab BD
James Lancaster	3D Printer instructor
Mike Doolittle
Dustin Richey
Dom Canare	Mentor
Tom McGuire	Mentor
Kip	Mentor
Jeff Eck

3D Printer Maintenance Technicians

Name	Notes
Bryan Barr	FabLab BD
James Lancaster	3D Printer instructor
Tom McGuire	Mentor

Foam Cutter Users (to be changed to Certified Users once approved)

Name	Notes	Certification Date
Bryan Barr	FabLab BD
Tom McGuire	Foam Cutter instructor
Dom Canare

Foam Cutter Maintenance Technician

Name	Notes
Tom McGuire	Foam Cutter instructor

LASER Cutter Approved Users (to be changed to Certified Users once approved)

Name	Notes	Certification Date
Bryan Barr	FabLab BD
Mike Doolittle	LASER Cutter instructor
John Alexander
Jerry Carpenter	Mentor
David Springs
William Davisson
Brad Cooley
Ivan Quiroz
Jonny Fosnight
Stephen Reckers
Mike Hutton

LASER Cutter Maintenance Technicians

Name	Notes
Bryan Barr	FabLab BD
Mike Doolittle	LASER Cutter instructor
Jerry Carpenter	Mentor