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AB's Laser Cutter

2013-05-15T12:28:49Z

UnixMonky: flagged as DepartedEquipment

{{DepartedEquipment
| Name = <del>THE BIG RED LASER CUTTER</del> Gone but not forgotten...
| Owner = 100% AB Garcia 

| StorageLocation = FabLab

| MakeModel = Jinan XYZ Machinery LLC, model XJ1280

| PartNumber = NEEDS UPDATING

| LooksLike =

| Documents =
Inside the cutter, a [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/20.html Leetro MPC6515 control board] coordinates the motors and laser firing. Its [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/MPC6515%20%20Manual.pdf documentation] is freely downloadable.

The software is [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html LaserCut 5.3] (though Help/About says 5.1), whose [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf engrish manual]] is awful.

So much grief has arisen from the awful state of the documentation and software, that an entire [http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/phpBB3/index.php Chinese laser support forum] has arisen for the hapless owners of these machines help each other.

| Instructions =

#Design your parts.  You will need access to vector graphics software to do this.
#Find an operator.  To lower the risk of damaging the laser cutter, you must work with an operator to cut your parts.  You can get in touch with the operators by sending an email to the laser cutter operator mailing list (i3detroit-laser@googlegroups.com).
#Schedule a time to meet at i3 with your operator.
#Cut your parts.
#Pay for your time on the cutter ($10 / hour of active cutting time). Can use estimate-time function in LaserCut if you forget to jot down the time on the LCD when the cut was finished.

Time-of-cut checklist:
# Place material (square to edge of honeycomb).
# Cover inactive honeycomb area except an "intake" in front of the material. This directs smoke away from the gantry.
# Turn on main switch. This should bring up the chiller and air-assist pump.
# Push gently on rubber hose to trigger chiller alarm, verifying that it's awake.
# Turn keyswitch to on, and wait for boot and home to complete.
# Jog head over to start of cut.
# Grab a focus-chip and keep one hand over emergency-stop while setting Z.
# Wave hand under head and verify that air-assist is blowing.
# Download design from LaserCut software.
# Keep one hand over emergency-stop while using Test to check boundaries.
# Turn on the exhaust fan.
# Lift the fire extinguisher and set it back down. This verifies that your muscle-memory knows where it is.
# Press Start.
# DO NOT WALK AWAY. See http://www.thinkhaus.org/2011/04/03/lazzoring-is-serious-business/ for why.

| FAQs =

'''How much does it cost to use the laser cutter?'''

$10 per hour of laser cutting time.  This does not mean $10 per hour of standing near the machine; rather, $10 per hour of time displayed on the laser cutter's digital read-out.  This timer is only active while the laser is cutting and its motors are moving.  For many cuts, the laser is only active for a few minutes, meaning to laser-cut a project part you will often pay less than a dollar.

'''Why do I have to pay to use the laser cutter?'''

The laser cutter's consumable parts are generally not expensive, such as the lens and distilled water.  The CO2 laser tubes, however, are $900 to $1,000 each.  The laser cutter has a built-in timer to track how long the cutter has been in operation.  This makes it simple for us to collect a fair amount of money - you pay for what you use - to eventually replace these expensive consumables.  In other shops, laser cutter usage time could be five or ten times more expensive.

'''Why do I have to work with an operator to cut parts?'''

The operator has received training with using the chiller, the exhaust system, and what to do in case of an emergency.  The purpose of the laser cutter operator is to prevent damage to the machine and to prevent '''you '''from being liable in case anything happens.  If you use the laser cutter without an operator, you lose all protection from liability and could be on the hook for thousands of dollars to replace what you break.

| Rules =

* Operation of the laser cutter must be done under the supervision of one of the trained operators.

* Do not cut or etch any of the banned materials listed below.

| OtherReferences =

[[ Sketchup_to_LaserCut ]] - How to import a Google Sketchup design into the LaserCut software.

}}

== Operators ==
{| width="50%" border="2" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Operator Name
! scope="col" | Trained By
|-
| AB Garcia
| Owns the laser
|-
| Nate Bezanson
| AB
|-
| Dustin White
| AB
|-
| Brian Wennberg
| AB
|-
| Matt Arnold
| NateB and Dustin
|-
| Dave Worsey (pending)
| NateB and ???
|-
| Rocco ?
| Fill me in!
|-
|Brad Dahlhofer
|Dustin W/Nate B
|}

== Materials ==
The laser cutter can cut or etch a wide variety of materials.  However some are not possible to cut with our current set-up, and other materials are dangerous - they release fumes that damage humans or the laser cutter itself.

The laser can only etch some materials; it will not be able to cut through them.  See the materials list for more.

The key thing is not to try to cut:

#Any metals
#Any materials that contain glue (such as plywood)
#Any plastics or other materials that contain chlorine or vinyl

Seriously, do not cut any of the banned materials.

*[http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2010/07/laser-cut-vinyl-record-bad-idea/ Cutting vinyl: bad idea!]
*[http://www.cnczone.com/forums/laser_engraving_cutting_machines/56833-co2_laser_pvc_cutting.html Cutting PVC, Lexan, polycarbonates: bad idea!]

'''You are responsible for knowing exactly what your material is before you try to cut it.'''

'''Do not cut any materials marked as BANNED in the list below.  You would be liable for expensive damage to the machine or worse - you may release toxic fumes that could easily harm or kill!  ''' 

===Materials List===

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="center" width="770" style=""
|-
! scope="col" | Material
! scope="col" | Cut?
! scope="col" | Etch?
! scope="col" | Power
! scope="col" | Speed
|-
| Acrylic
| Yes
| Yes
| 
| 
|-
| Glass
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Coated Metals
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Ceramic
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Cloth 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Delrin
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Leather
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Lexan
| No
| No
|
|
|-
| BANNED - Human flesh (yes, this has come up)
| No
| No
|
|
|-
| Marble
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Matte Board
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Melamine
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Model Foam 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Paper 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Plexiglass
| Yes
| Yes
|
|
|-
| Mylar 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Painted Metals 
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Particle board 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Plywood 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Polycarbonate plastics of any kind 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - PVC of any kind 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| Rubber 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Tile 
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Wood, veneer 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Wood, natural 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|}

===Cutting Parts on the Laser Cutter===

When cutting parts on the laser, you will use the software to set the cutting speed and power.  If we have cut the material you are using before, you can refer to the power and speed recommendations in the table above.  Otherwise - experiment!  Bring some scrap material to do test cuts on until you find a cut you are satisfied with.  After that, record your power and speed settings in the table above. 

In general:

*Lower speeds allow for lower cutting power, which saves life on the laser tube.
*Lower speeds cut a wider "kerf" (thickness of cut) through the material.
*At higher speeds the cut is faster but requires higher power, which uses up the laser tube faster.
*High power on wood and paper may cause some discoloration near the cuts (browning color from burned material).

[[Category:Equipment not currently at i3]]

3D Printer - Stratasys

2013-05-12T19:39:05Z

UnixMonky: added Fab Lab category

{{Equipment

| Name = Stratasys FDM 1650 3-D Printer

| Owner = Brian Wennberg (100%)

| StorageLocation = West wall, you can't miss it.

| MakeModel = Stratsys FDM 1650

| PartNumber = 1650

| Documents =

| LooksLike =
[[File:Stratasys.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]

| Rules =

*

| Instructions =

Online manuals for an FDM 2000 which is very similar model:
*[http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2000APPL.pdf Applications]
*[http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2000UTIL.pdf Utilities]
*[http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2000INTR.pdf Manual]
*[http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2000PROC.pdf Operations]

| OtherReferences =
Blog by a gentleman who took one apart and got it working again: [http://3d4u.org/MyFDM/ My FDM 1650 Blog]

Instructions for how to use it from Ball State University: [http://jcflowers1.iweb.bsu.edu/rlo/fdm.htm Lab Procedure]

Blog entry about finding more material at a reasonable price (not): [http://haveblue.org/?p=811 Material Madness]

Equipment page (like ours) from the London Hackerspace wiki: [http://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment:Stratasys_FDM_1650 Equipment:Stratasys_FDM_1650]

*[http://casimpkinsjr.radiantdolphinpress.com/rapid_prototyping.html Rapid Prototyping]
*[http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~robotics/mediawiki/index.php/Stratasys_FDM_2000 Dartmouth ]
*[http://haveblue.org/ Have Blue Blog]
*[http://www.hive76.org/fdm2000-progress Hive76 FDM 2000]
*[http://www.sibcoinc.com/fdm.htm Potential Materials source]
*[http://www.incredilution.com/2011/01/engineering-to-save-5000/ Group repairing a FDM 2000]
*[http://support.knowlton.ohio-state.edu/files/InsightUserGuide.pdf Insight User Guide]
*[http://wiki.hive13.org/Stratasys_FDM_2000 Hive13]
*[http://replay.web.archive.org/19990221032334/http://www.stratasys.com/1600.HTM Stratasys product page (1999)]

| MaintenanceInfo =
****
**** Preliminary
****
Z-stage Lubrication
Should be done monthly

Cable Lubrication
Should be done monthly

FDM Modeler Calibration
Should be done often - recommended minimum of once a week

| ToDos =

*Bring in rack mount computer to run the machine.
*Find a source for consumables.
*Determine what the materials costs are.
*Write up maintenance procedures.
*Write up procedures for use.

| FAQs =

A list of commonly asked questions

}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Vacuum Former

2013-05-12T19:38:02Z

UnixMonky:

{{Equipment

| Name = Vacuum Former

| Intro = A custom built vacuum former

| Owner = John Sugg 100%

| StorageLocation = Between the Bike Shop and the Vinyl Shop

| MakeModel = Custom-built Vacuum Former

| PartNumber = J

| Documents = Pfft. As if.

| LooksLike = [[File:Vaccuum_Former.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Vacuum Former]]

| Rules =

Training is required before using. Contact John Sugg to set up a training time

| Instructions =

See John.

| OtherReferences =

Reference this.

| MaintenanceInfo =

Do not set on fire.

| ToDos =

What problems does this thing have, or are there improvements that would make it better.

| FAQs =

A list of commonly asked questions

}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Vacuum Former

2013-05-12T19:37:02Z

UnixMonky: Equipment Creation for vacuum former page

File:Vaccuum Former.jpg

2013-05-12T19:34:28Z

UnixMonky:

Category:Fab Lab

2013-05-12T19:27:10Z

UnixMonky: Added Vacuum Former

[[file:fablab.JPG|thumb|400px|The Fab Lab]]
==Location==
Located between the Kitchen, E-Lab, Restroom, and the commons area. Also located between the Bike Shop and Vinyl Zone.

== Equipment ==
*[[Makerbot|Makerbot CupCake CNC]]
*[[Printrbot|Printrbot]]
*[[PCB Mill|LPK C30/S (PCB Mill)]]
*[[ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter|ArtSign Laser Cutter]]
*[[3D_Printer_-_Stratasys|Stratasys FDM 1650]]
*[[Vacuum Former|Vacuum Former]]

== Important Notes ==
* Please keep the door between the Fab Lab and the Commons area closed. Doing so will help ensure that when the heater or air conditioner is running, the Fab Lab maintains an appropriate temperature. Also the AC/Heater for the office space isn't anywhere near efficient enough to cool/heat the main shop area, and we don't want to spend a hojillion dollars letting it try.

[[Category:Equipment]]

Main Page

2013-05-12T19:24:06Z

UnixMonky: updated my email address

== [http://i3detroit.com i3 Detroit] - The Metro Detroit Hackerspace ==

== Upcoming Events ==
*'''[[Meetings|Regular Meeting]]''' every first and third Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[[Meetings|Board Meeting]]''' every second Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[https://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=i3detroit@gmail.com&pli=1 All Events and Classes]''' - our Google Calendar of Events.
*'''[http://www.eventbrite.com/org/245909400?s=1360008 Classes with Reserved Seating]''' - our current schedule on Eventbrite of classes with reserved seating.

== Members ==

;[[Members|Members]]
:List of Active Members
;[[MemberProjects|Member Projects]]
:Independent Projects in Progress
;[[New Member Orientation#FAQ|FAQ]] / [[New Member Orientation]]
:Info for new and potential members, including the [[Glossary|Glossary]]

;[[HOWTO Get a Wiki Account]]
:Because contributions to the wiki are always good!

;[[SIG Groups]]
:Special Interest Groups - Members organize to share knowledge and efforts.

== Equipment ==

Information and safety procedures for our tools and equipment organized by location:

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" class="wikitable"
|-
! Zone
! Zone Warden
! Phone
! Email
|-
|[[Craft Room]]
|Kevin Flory
|(419) 234-6200
|flory.twin.2@gmail.com
|-
|[[Laser Cutter]]
|[[user:Mattarnold|Matt Arnold]]
|(248) 787-7436
|matt.mattarn@gmail.com
|-
|[[Electronics Room]]
|Nathaniel B
|(248) 379-3614
|Myself@telcodata.us
|-
|[[Machine Shop]]
|Steve H
| (734) 788-4667
|steveghermann@gmail.com
|-
|[[Wood Shop]]
|Greg S / Dave S
|248-649-3565 / 248-632-3370
|GregSSmith@aol.com / djscholl@gmail.com
|-
|[[Welding Area]]
| Nate W
| 248-677-1331
| Nate_LapT@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Kiln Zone]]
| Terry W
| see [[CRM]] or sign in Kiln Zone
| see [[CRM]] or sign in Kiln Zone
|-
|[[Bicycle Shop]]
|Dustin W
|(248) 794-0581
|dustinbikes@gmail.com
|-
|[[Vinyl Shop]]
|
|
|
|-
|[[Fab_Lab|Fab Lab]]
|Matt H
|(248) 343-7432
|unixmonky at gmail
|-
|[[Tool Crib]] /consumables area
|
|
|
|-
|[[Lost and Found / Graveyard]]
|
|
|
|-
|[[CNC Shop]]
|Brian W
| (517) 974-4817
| byddcryf@gmail.com
|-
|[[Injection Molding Shop]]
| Nate W
| 248-677-1331
| Nate_Lapt@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Commons Area]]
| Your Mom
|
|
|-
|}
List of all the [[Equipment]].
[[Map of Zones]].

== Infrastructure ==

;'''[[Network]]'''
:The i3Detroit network information page.

;'''[[HVAC]]'''
:The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

;'''[[Breaker Panels]]'''
:The circuit breaker panels.

== Resources and Records ==

;'''[[Documents]]'''
:Legal and tax documents including Bylaws, 501c3 docs, Articles of Incorporation etc.
;'''[[Standing rules]]'''
:Rules for the space.
;'''[[Officers]]'''
:A list of the current officers.
;'''[[:Category:Meeting Minutes|Meeting Minutes]]'''
:Minutes from our past meetings.
;'''[[:Category:Proposals|Proposals]]'''
:Archive of proposals and votes.
;'''[[Committees]]''' 
:List of committees and their resources
;'''[[In the Media]]'''
:Published articles, videos, etc. about i3 Detroit.
;'''[[Glossary]]'''
:A list with definitions of all the special terms for life @ i3.
;'''[[Sources|Material and Tool Sources]]'''
:Places to get materials and tools.
;'''[[Community Contacts]]'''
:Groups and people to collaborate with.
;'''[[Reports]]'''
:Various reports for the organization.
;'''[[ToDo]]'''
:The ever-changing list of maintenance and improvement tasks.
;'''[[Data Management]]''' and '''[[Communication]]'''
:List of all systems we use to manage member and space data. (Merge these pages!)
;'''[[Forms]]'''
:Group Forms, Waivers, Sign-Ups, etc.
;'''[[Library]]'''
:Books owned by members that can be checked out.
;'''[[Uploads]]'''
:Useful uploaded files, such as flyers, graphics, and more.
;'''[[Historical]]'''
:Old versions of Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.
;'''[[The Story of i3 Detroit]]
:The story of how this whole thing happened.

== [[Procedures and Instructions]] ==

;'''[[HOWTO Park your car]]''' 
:Rubber side down.
;'''[[HOWTO Close up the space]]''' 
:A checklist to complete if you are the last one out at the end of the night.
;'''[[HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit]]''' 
:Scheduling, publicity, day-of tasks.
;'''[[Harassment Policy]]''' 
:Expectations about behavior and what the group would do about it.
;'''[[Officer and Director Tutorials]]''' 
:Information for Officers and Directors in training
Other procedures, including membership processing are on the [[Procedures and Instructions]] page.

 

== Choose Your Own Adventure ==

;'''[[Start the adventure?]]'''

ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter

2013-05-12T19:12:42Z

UnixMonky: Creation of the page for this device.

{{Equipment

| Name = ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter

| Intro = This is a small laser cutter/engraver that is on semi-permanent loan from AHA (All Hands Active).

| Owner = AHA 100%. Stewardship: Steve N. (Foof) & Brian Wennberg

| StorageLocation = Inside the FabLab, on the left of the main counter

| MakeModel = ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter, although this is just the label on the device. The controller boards and some of the mechanics are being gutted and replaced.

| PartNumber = Labeled as JSM-40U.

| Documents = None.

| LooksLike = [[File:ArtSign_Laser.jpg|200px|thumb|left|ArtSign Laser Cutter]]

| Rules =

* Anyone with proper training can use this
* Currently that is nobody, since it doesn't work.

| Instructions =
# Hassle Foof and Brian until they get this working.
# See step 1

| OtherReferences =

Meh. We're just winging this, really

| MaintenanceInfo =

Inverse demodulating overleave needs shaving every 25k light years.

| ToDos =

Controller needs fixing/replacement. Foof/Brian need a couple round tuits.

| FAQs =

A list of commonly asked questions

}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

File:ArtSign Laser.jpg

2013-05-12T19:10:41Z

UnixMonky:

ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter

2013-05-12T19:08:56Z

UnixMonky: Created page with "{{Equipment | Name = ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter | Intro = This is a small laser cutter/engraver that is on semi-permanent loan from AHA (All Hands Active). | Owner = AHA..."

{{Equipment

| Name = ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter

| Intro = This is a small laser cutter/engraver that is on semi-permanent loan from AHA (All Hands Active).

| Owner = AHA 100%. Stewardship: Steve N. (Foof) & Brian Wennberg

| StorageLocation = Inside the FabLab, on the left of the main counter

| MakeModel = ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter, although this is just the label on the device. The controller boards and some of the mechanics are being gutted and replaced.

| PartNumber = Labeled as JSM-40U.

| Documents = None.

| LooksLike = forthcoming

| Rules =

* Anyone with proper training can use this
* Currently that is nobody, since it doesn't work.

| Instructions =
# Hassle Foof and Brian until they get this working.
# See step 1

| OtherReferences =

Meh. We're just winging this, really

| MaintenanceInfo =

Inverse demodulating overleave needs shaving every 25k light years.

| ToDos =

Controller needs fixing/replacement. Foof/Brian need a couple round tuits.

| FAQs =

A list of commonly asked questions

}}

Category:Fab Lab

2013-05-12T18:47:10Z

UnixMonky: Updated location info, added link to ArtSign laser cutter

[[file:fablab.JPG|thumb|400px|The Fab Lab]]
==Location==
Located between the Kitchen, E-Lab, Restroom, and the commons area. Also located between the Bike Shop and Vinyl Zone.

== Equipment ==
*[[Makerbot|Makerbot CupCake CNC]]
*[[Printrbot|Printrbot]]
*[[PCB Mill|LPK C30/S (PCB Mill)]]
*[[3D_Printer_-_Stratasys|Stratasys FDM 1650]]
*[[ArtSign JSM-40U Laser Cutter|ArtSign Laster Cutter]]

== Important Notes ==
* Please keep the door between the Fab Lab and the Commons area closed. Doing so will help ensure that when the heater or air conditioner is running, the Fab Lab maintains an appropriate temperature. Also the AC/Heater for the office space isn't anywhere near efficient enough to cool/heat the main shop area, and we don't want to spend a hojillion dollars letting it try.

[[Category:Equipment]]

File:Printrbot.jpg

2013-05-12T18:09:36Z

UnixMonky: Picture of Printrbot with lasercut frame

Picture of Printrbot with lasercut frame

Printrbot

2013-02-22T00:09:57Z

UnixMonky:

{{Equipment

| Name = Printrbot

| Intro = Printrbot is a small inexpensive 3D printer that was designed to be simple. It's billed as "My first 3D printer" and is designed to be a low-cost entrypoint into 3D printing.

| Owner = i3Detroit (100%)

| StorageLocation = On the shelf next to the [Makerbot].

| MakeModel = Printrbot

| PartNumber = Printrbot

| Documents =
What little documentation exists is available at http://printrbot.com/instructions/.

| LooksLike = [[File:Printrbot.JPG]]

| Rules =

You should get a walk-through before you start printing. The software is rather specific at this time, and the settings are still being fine tuned.

| Instructions =
Pronterface is the software used to control the Printrbot. Slic3r is the slicing software that Pronterface uses to generate the gcode. Both are available a the Documentation link above.

Note that at this time, the software is Windows/Mac only.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The thermistor on the heated build platform does not properly report the actual temperature of the platform. for ABS plastic, the platform should be about 110°C(230°F), but the thermistor is reading about 70°C when the platform is at temp. Make sure you set the software to use 70° as the platform temperature so it doesn't overheat the board.
''(I usually grab the infrared temperature guage from the tool rack and check the temp from a second source as well. -Matt)''

| OtherReferences =

* Printrbot Main Site: http://printrbot.com
* Printrbot Forums: http://www.printrbottalk.com/forums
* Printrbot Wiki: http://www.printrbottalk.com/wiki
* Downloadable part files: http://www.thingiverse.com

| MaintenanceInfo =

Info pending...

| ToDos =

Here is a decent .ini file for the printrbot:
<pre>acceleration = 0
bed_size = 140,140
bed_temperature = 60
bridge_fan_speed = 100
bridge_flow_ratio = 1
bridge_speed = 60
brim_width = 0
complete_objects = 0
cooling = 0
disable_fan_first_layers = 1
duplicate = 1
duplicate_distance = 6
duplicate_grid = 1,1
end_gcode = M104 S0 ; turn off temperature\nM190 S0 ; turn off bed\nG28 X0 ; home X axis\nM84 ; disable motors
extra_perimeters = 1
extruder_clearance_height = 20
extruder_clearance_radius = 20
extrusion_axis = E
extrusion_multiplier = 1
extrusion_width = 0
fan_always_on = 0
fan_below_layer_time = 60
filament_diameter = 3
fill_angle = 45
fill_density = 0.4
fill_pattern = rectilinear
first_layer_bed_temperature = 60
first_layer_extrusion_width = 0
first_layer_height = 0.2
first_layer_speed = 30%
first_layer_temperature = 205
g0 = 0
gcode_arcs = 0
gcode_comments = 0
gcode_flavor = reprap
infill_acceleration = 50
infill_every_layers = 1
infill_extrusion_width = 0
infill_speed = 60
layer_gcode =
layer_height = 0.4
max_fan_speed = 100
min_fan_speed = 35
min_print_speed = 10
notes =
nozzle_diameter = 0.5
output_filename_format = [input_filename_base].gcode
perimeter_acceleration = 25
perimeter_speed = 30
perimeters = 3
perimeters_extrusion_width = 0
post_process =
print_center = 70,70
randomize_start = 1
retract_before_travel = 2
retract_length = 1
retract_lift = 0
retract_restart_extra = 0
retract_speed = 30
rotate = 0
scale = 1
skirt_distance = 6
skirt_height = 1
skirts = 1
slowdown_below_layer_time = 15
small_perimeter_speed = 30
solid_fill_pattern = rectilinear
solid_infill_speed = 60
solid_layers = 3
start_gcode = G28 ; home all axes
support_material = 0
support_material_angle = 0
support_material_pattern = rectilinear
support_material_spacing = 2.5
support_material_threshold = 45
support_material_tool = 0
temperature = 205
threads = 2
top_solid_infill_speed = 50
travel_speed = 130
use_relative_e_distances = 0
z_offset = 0</pre>

| FAQs =

'''Q:''' Who can train me on how to use the Printrbot?

'''A:''' Here's the list of members who sort of know what they're doing:
* [[User:UnixMonky|Matt Huber]]

}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Printrbot

2013-02-22T00:07:42Z

UnixMonky: Added .ini info

{{Equipment

| Name = Printrbot

| Intro = Printrbot is a small inexpensive 3D printer that was designed to be simple. It's billed as "My first 3D printer" and is designed to be a low-cost entrypoint into 3D printing.

| Owner = i3Detroit (100%)

| StorageLocation = On the shelf next to the [Makerbot].

| MakeModel = Printrbot

| PartNumber = Printrbot

| Documents =
What little documentation exists is available at http://printrbot.com/instructions/.

| LooksLike = [[File:Printrbot.JPG]]

| Rules =

You should get a walk-through before you start printing. The software is rather specific at this time, and the settings are still being fine tuned.

| Instructions =
Pronterface is the software used to control the Printrbot. Slic3r is the slicing software that Pronterface uses to generate the gcode. Both are available a the Documentation link above.

Note that at this time, the software is Windows/Mac only.

'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The thermistor on the heated build platform does not properly report the actual temperature of the platform. for ABS plastic, the platform should be about 110°C(230°F), but the thermistor is reading about 70°C when the platform is at temp. Make sure you set the software to use 70° as the platform temperature so it doesn't overheat the board.
''(I usually grab the infrared temperature guage from the tool rack and check the temp from a second source as well. -Matt)''

| OtherReferences =

* Printrbot Main Site: http://printrbot.com
* Printrbot Forums: http://www.printrbottalk.com/forums
* Printrbot Wiki: http://www.printrbottalk.com/wiki
* Downloadable part files: http://www.thingiverse.com

| MaintenanceInfo =

Info pending...

| ToDos =

Here is a decent .ini file for the printrbot:

----
acceleration = 0
bed_size = 140,140
bed_temperature = 60
bridge_fan_speed = 100
bridge_flow_ratio = 1
bridge_speed = 60
brim_width = 0
complete_objects = 0
cooling = 0
disable_fan_first_layers = 1
duplicate = 1
duplicate_distance = 6
duplicate_grid = 1,1
end_gcode = M104 S0 ; turn off temperature\nM190 S0 ; turn off bed\nG28 X0 ; home X axis\nM84 ; disable motors
extra_perimeters = 1
extruder_clearance_height = 20
extruder_clearance_radius = 20
extrusion_axis = E
extrusion_multiplier = 1
extrusion_width = 0
fan_always_on = 0
fan_below_layer_time = 60
filament_diameter = 3
fill_angle = 45
fill_density = 0.4
fill_pattern = rectilinear
first_layer_bed_temperature = 60
first_layer_extrusion_width = 0
first_layer_height = 0.2
first_layer_speed = 30%
first_layer_temperature = 205
g0 = 0
gcode_arcs = 0
gcode_comments = 0
gcode_flavor = reprap
infill_acceleration = 50
infill_every_layers = 1
infill_extrusion_width = 0
infill_speed = 60
layer_gcode =
layer_height = 0.4
max_fan_speed = 100
min_fan_speed = 35
min_print_speed = 10
notes =
nozzle_diameter = 0.5
output_filename_format = [input_filename_base].gcode
perimeter_acceleration = 25
perimeter_speed = 30
perimeters = 3
perimeters_extrusion_width = 0
post_process =
print_center = 70,70
randomize_start = 1
retract_before_travel = 2
retract_length = 1
retract_lift = 0
retract_restart_extra = 0
retract_speed = 30
rotate = 0
scale = 1
skirt_distance = 6
skirt_height = 1
skirts = 1
slowdown_below_layer_time = 15
small_perimeter_speed = 30
solid_fill_pattern = rectilinear
solid_infill_speed = 60
solid_layers = 3
start_gcode = G28 ; home all axes
support_material = 0
support_material_angle = 0
support_material_pattern = rectilinear
support_material_spacing = 2.5
support_material_threshold = 45
support_material_tool = 0
temperature = 205
threads = 2
top_solid_infill_speed = 50
travel_speed = 130
use_relative_e_distances = 0
z_offset = 0
----

| FAQs =

'''Q:''' Who can train me on how to use the Printrbot?

'''A:''' Here's the list of members who sort of know what they're doing:
* [[User:UnixMonky|Matt Huber]]

}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Printrbot

2012-11-09T00:00:09Z

UnixMonky: Updated location info

Category:Fab Lab

2012-07-04T23:54:56Z

UnixMonky:

[[file:fablab.JPG|thumb|400px|The Fab Lab]]
==Location==
Located between the Kitchen, E-Lab, Restroom, and the commons area.

== Equipment ==
*[[Makerbot|Makerbot CupCake CNC]]
*[[Printrbot|Printrbot]]
*[[PCB Mill|LPK C30/S (PCB Mill)]]
*Laser Cutter (Small)

== Important Notes ==
* Please keep the door between the Fab Lab and the Commons area closed. Doing so will help ensure that when the heater or air conditioner is running, the Fab Lab maintains an appropriate temperature. Also the AC/Heater for the office space isn't anywhere near efficient enough to cool/heat the main shop area, and we don't want to spend a hojillion dollars letting it try.

[[Category:Equipment]]

Fab Lab

2012-07-04T23:54:25Z

UnixMonky: Undo revision 3555 by UnixMonky (talk) fixing my blunder

#REDIRECT [[Category:Fab Lab]]

Fab Lab

2012-07-04T23:50:36Z

UnixMonky: Blanked the page

Makerbot

2012-07-01T21:25:11Z

UnixMonky:

{{Equipment
| Name = The i3 Detroit Makerbot Page
| Intro = This page documents all there is to know about our MakerBot. The version we have is a Cup Cake CNC.

The MB has either an Automated Build Platform (ABP) or just a Heated Build Platform (HBP). It is currently set up with the static HBP because of warping on the ABP belt, issues with the electrical connectors, and slop in the positioning. Until those are addressed, please leave the HBP in place.
| Owner = i3 Detroit
| StorageLocation = In the Fab Lab.
| MakeModel = Makerbot CupCake
| PartNumber =
| Documents = [http://wiki.makerbot.com/cupcake MakerBot Website Cup Cake CNC Page]
| LooksLike = [[File:Makerbot.jpg|100px]]
| Rules =
You should get a walk-through on this machine prior to using it. Our MakerBot is a standard build, but there are some options you should know about, you need to have the right software configuration, and it has some quirks. Contact Mattfor more information.
| Instructions =
A detailed recap of the operating instructions is beyond the scope of this page. Please get an introduction to the i3 Detroit machine, and read up on the online documentation.
[http://wiki.makerbot.com/how-to-print How to Print on the MakerBot website]

Here is the list of software you will need:
* Java Runtime[http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javasebusiness/downloads/java-archive-downloads-javase6-419409.html#jre-6u32-oth-JPR] NOTE: JRE6 is recommended, Java7 is untested. NOTE 2: Linux users, note that Oracle Java is necessary, as OpenJava doesn't work properly with RepG.
* Python 2.7.3[http://python.org/download/] NOTE: I haven't tested with Python 3.
* ReplicatorG[http://replicat.org] As of 2012.07.01 verson 37 is working fine with the cupCake.

====Connecting to the MakerBot (MB)====
Once you've got ReplicatorG (RG) loaded and running, power up the CupCake (MB) and plug the USB cable from it into a free port on your computer. Click on Machine>Driver and choose either the Cupcake w/ Automated Build Platform or CupCake w/ Heated Build Platform. Then click Machine>Serial Port and look for the port that was assigned to the MB. Note that you may have to use the Rescan feature.

Once you've got the MB hooked up, look in the lower window and you should see that RG has recognized both the MB and the extruder and printed out the revision numbers for each.
====Loading the Part====
At this point you will either need a file (STL format) with something you've designed, or you can look at the built-in examples by clicking on File>Examples and picking something. Choose File>Open if you've got a file of your own.

You should see an image of the thing you designed (or the example) in the main window of RG. Just to make sure it's sitting correctly on the build platform, click Move and then click Center and Put on platform. These are on the menu to the right of the main window, NOT the menu across the top! You're eventually going to want to explore what the other things over there can do, but for now don't mess, unless you're object is bigger than the wireframe box in the main window. If that's the case, you'll need to use the Scale button on the right to shrink it down to a buildable size.

The next thing to do is to generate the GCode that is the list of instructions for the MB. Click the Generate GCode button in the lower right. In the menu that comes up, choose SF35-cupcake-HBP or SF35-cupcake-ABP. For your first builds, Try using the raft by checking that box. The raft provides a good, stable surface that will improve the quality of the output and reduce warpage. The downside is that you have to remove the raft when it's done. Click the Generate GCode button.

Watch the activity in the small lower window where you saw the MB software versions when you first connected it. You should see indications that the code generation is proceeding and then a confirmation when it's done. At this point, you're ready to start the actual build. Click the File>Save to save your GCode and changes.
====Set Up and Zero the MB====
Click the manual control button, that looks like 4 arrows at the top of the window. Set the extruder temperature to 220 and the build platform temperature to 110. This will pre-heat them while you set the 0 position.

Use the jog buttons on the left side to manually move the extruder head to the center of the platform, with about 1 mm gap in the vertical direction. Set this as the zero position using the button below the position indicators. When you start your build the MB assumes that the extruder is set to this zero position, so remember to check that it's zeroed before EVERY build. Note that as you're jogging the head around, you can choose how far each click will move the head. Make sure, especially in the Z direction, that you don't crash the head into the platform or go off the edge. There is a stop button in the center in case you see it's going to crash. Be ready to click it!

Once it's set, look for the temperature traces on the right to converge to the set points. Then close the manual menu.
====Start the Build====
Start the build by clicking the second large button across the top. There may be some delay before it moves because it will wait until the extruder head and the build platform reach the target temperature. If it takes too long, cancel and open the manual control menu. It occasionally forgets the set temperature and you'll need to enter 220 and 110 again. Then watch to see that the temperature traces start rising. Go back and restart the build.

Once it reaches the set temperature, the first thing it will do depends upon whether you are using the heated build platform or the automated (and heated) build platform. The former will move the head up, extrude some plastic, and wait just long enough for you to pull off the filament that comes out. Be careful not to scrape the head because it's coated with Teflon. The latter will move the head over, extrude some fiber, then try to wipe it off on the non-existent brush, so you'll have to quickly clean it off.

Once it's going, watch the build carefully to make sure that the filament going into the extruder head does not get hung up. Also, make sure it continues feeding the fiber - you may need to lightly adjust the pressure screw on the extruder head. In extreme cases where it won't extrude, I've had to go to the manual control and back the filament out, cut off the end, and feed it back in. You do this with the extruder controls in the upper right on the manual control menu.

If all goes well, you're build will complete correctly. The single biggest problem we continue to face with this MB is that it will randomly skip a few steps and one layer of your build will be offset (in the X-direction), spoiling the build. It's very difficult to try to restart the build, so if this happens, your build is effectively scrap. Help in resolving this issue would be really nice!

There are other, more complicated things going on that I won't go into here yet. For example, there is a way to edit out the extrude / wipe commands at the beginning of the build, but you either have to find the right commands in the GCode (yes, you can edit it), or edit the start.gcode and end.gcode files for the Skeinforge software that's embedded within the RG software.

Contact Roger S if you have questions or want a walkthrough on the MB.

| OtherReferences =
[http://www.thingiverse.com Thingiverse - a place with designs contributed by other people]
| MaintenanceInfo =
2012.07.01: Makerbot is running very well on RepG-37. I'll publish my settings file soon so others can use my known good settings.

| ToDos =

| FAQs =
A list of commonly asked questions
}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Makerbot

2012-07-01T21:23:46Z

UnixMonky:

{{Equipment
| Name = The i3 Detroit Makerbot Page
| Intro = This page documents all there is to know about our MakerBot. The version we have is a Cup Cake CNC.

The MB has either an Automated Build Platform (ABP) or just a Heated Build Platform (HBP). It is currently set up with the static HBP because of warping on the ABP belt, issues with the electrical connectors, and slop in the positioning. Until those are addressed, please leave the HBP in place.
| Owner = i3 Detroit
| StorageLocation = In the Fab Lab.
| MakeModel = Makerbot CupCake
| PartNumber =
| Documents = [http://wiki.makerbot.com/cupcake MakerBot Website Cup Cake CNC Page]
| LooksLike = [[File:Makerbot.jpg|100px]]
| Rules =
You should get a walk-through on this machine prior to using it. Our MakerBot is a standard build, but there are some options you should know about, you need to have the right software configuration, and it has some quirks. Contact Mattfor more information.
| Instructions =
A detailed recap of the operating instructions is beyond the scope of this page. Please get an introduction to the i3 Detroit machine, and read up on the online documentation.
[http://wiki.makerbot.com/how-to-print How to Print on the MakerBot website]

Here is the list of software you will need:
* [Java Runtime|http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javasebusiness/downloads/java-archive-downloads-javase6-419409.html#jre-6u32-oth-JPR] NOTE: JRE6 is recommended, Java7 is untested. NOTE 2: Linux users, note that Oracle Java is necessary, as OpenJava doesn't work properly with RepG.
* [Python 2.7.3|http://python.org/download/] NOTE: I haven't tested with Python 3.
* [ReplicatorG|http://replicat.org] As of 2012.07.01 verson 37 is working fine with the cupCake.

====Connecting to the MakerBot (MB)====
Once you've got ReplicatorG (RG) loaded and running, power up the CupCake (MB) and plug the USB cable from it into a free port on your computer. Click on Machine>Driver and choose either the Cupcake w/ Automated Build Platform or CupCake w/ Heated Build Platform. Then click Machine>Serial Port and look for the port that was assigned to the MB. Note that you may have to use the Rescan feature.

Once you've got the MB hooked up, look in the lower window and you should see that RG has recognized both the MB and the extruder and printed out the revision numbers for each.
====Loading the Part====
At this point you will either need a file (STL format) with something you've designed, or you can look at the built-in examples by clicking on File>Examples and picking something. Choose File>Open if you've got a file of your own.

You should see an image of the thing you designed (or the example) in the main window of RG. Just to make sure it's sitting correctly on the build platform, click Move and then click Center and Put on platform. These are on the menu to the right of the main window, NOT the menu across the top! You're eventually going to want to explore what the other things over there can do, but for now don't mess, unless you're object is bigger than the wireframe box in the main window. If that's the case, you'll need to use the Scale button on the right to shrink it down to a buildable size.

The next thing to do is to generate the GCode that is the list of instructions for the MB. Click the Generate GCode button in the lower right. In the menu that comes up, choose SF35-cupcake-HBP or SF35-cupcake-ABP. For your first builds, Try using the raft by checking that box. The raft provides a good, stable surface that will improve the quality of the output and reduce warpage. The downside is that you have to remove the raft when it's done. Click the Generate GCode button.

Watch the activity in the small lower window where you saw the MB software versions when you first connected it. You should see indications that the code generation is proceeding and then a confirmation when it's done. At this point, you're ready to start the actual build. Click the File>Save to save your GCode and changes.
====Set Up and Zero the MB====
Click the manual control button, that looks like 4 arrows at the top of the window. Set the extruder temperature to 220 and the build platform temperature to 110. This will pre-heat them while you set the 0 position.

Use the jog buttons on the left side to manually move the extruder head to the center of the platform, with about 1 mm gap in the vertical direction. Set this as the zero position using the button below the position indicators. When you start your build the MB assumes that the extruder is set to this zero position, so remember to check that it's zeroed before EVERY build. Note that as you're jogging the head around, you can choose how far each click will move the head. Make sure, especially in the Z direction, that you don't crash the head into the platform or go off the edge. There is a stop button in the center in case you see it's going to crash. Be ready to click it!

Once it's set, look for the temperature traces on the right to converge to the set points. Then close the manual menu.
====Start the Build====
Start the build by clicking the second large button across the top. There may be some delay before it moves because it will wait until the extruder head and the build platform reach the target temperature. If it takes too long, cancel and open the manual control menu. It occasionally forgets the set temperature and you'll need to enter 220 and 110 again. Then watch to see that the temperature traces start rising. Go back and restart the build.

Once it reaches the set temperature, the first thing it will do depends upon whether you are using the heated build platform or the automated (and heated) build platform. The former will move the head up, extrude some plastic, and wait just long enough for you to pull off the filament that comes out. Be careful not to scrape the head because it's coated with Teflon. The latter will move the head over, extrude some fiber, then try to wipe it off on the non-existent brush, so you'll have to quickly clean it off.

Once it's going, watch the build carefully to make sure that the filament going into the extruder head does not get hung up. Also, make sure it continues feeding the fiber - you may need to lightly adjust the pressure screw on the extruder head. In extreme cases where it won't extrude, I've had to go to the manual control and back the filament out, cut off the end, and feed it back in. You do this with the extruder controls in the upper right on the manual control menu.

If all goes well, you're build will complete correctly. The single biggest problem we continue to face with this MB is that it will randomly skip a few steps and one layer of your build will be offset (in the X-direction), spoiling the build. It's very difficult to try to restart the build, so if this happens, your build is effectively scrap. Help in resolving this issue would be really nice!

There are other, more complicated things going on that I won't go into here yet. For example, there is a way to edit out the extrude / wipe commands at the beginning of the build, but you either have to find the right commands in the GCode (yes, you can edit it), or edit the start.gcode and end.gcode files for the Skeinforge software that's embedded within the RG software.

Contact Roger S if you have questions or want a walkthrough on the MB.

| OtherReferences =
[http://www.thingiverse.com Thingiverse - a place with designs contributed by other people]
| MaintenanceInfo =
2012.07.01: Makerbot is running very well on RepG-37. I'll publish my settings file soon so others can use my known good settings.

| ToDos =

| FAQs =
A list of commonly asked questions
}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Category:Fab Lab

2012-07-01T18:56:16Z

UnixMonky: fixed typo in inamge name

Category:Fab Lab Shop

2012-07-01T18:55:27Z

UnixMonky: Blanked the page

Category:Fab Lab

2012-07-01T18:53:45Z

UnixMonky: Renamed category 'Fab Lab Shop' to 'Fab Lab'

[[file:fablab.jpg|thumb|400px|The Fab Lab]]
==Location==
Located between the Kitchen, E-Lab, Restroom, and the commons area.

== Equipment ==
*[[Makerbot|Makerbot CupCake CNC]]
*[[Printrbot|Printrbot]]
*[[PCB Mill|LPK C30/S (PCB Mill)]]
*Laser Cutter (Small)

== Important Notes ==
* Please keep the door between the Fab Lab and the Commons area closed. Doing so will help ensure that when the heater or air conditioner is running, the Fab Lab maintains an appropriate temperature. Also the AC/Heater for the office space isn't anywhere near efficient enough to cool/heat the main shop area, and we don't want to spend a hojillion dollars letting it try.

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Fab Lab]]

Printrbot

2012-07-01T18:52:26Z

UnixMonky: Renamed category 'Fab Lab Shop' to 'Fab Lab'

PCB Mill

2012-07-01T18:52:06Z

UnixMonky: Renamed category 'Fab Lab Shop' to 'Fab Lab'

{{Equipment

| Name = ProtoMat PCB Mill

| Intro = A small, precision milling machine for prototyping circuit boards. It can also be used for engraving of faceplates and other items if the proper bits are used. This unit was made in approximately 1999 by the German company LPKF Laser & Electronics AG. It uses standard 1/8" shank bits, 38mm for cutting the board and 36mm for cutting and milling the copper. The 38mm length is pretty standard, but the 36mm bits are more specialized.

| Owner = Paul xx%, Nate B xx%, Nate W xx%, Matt O xx%, Roger S xx%, Neil xx%, etc.

| StorageLocation = This machine is located on the work table in the middle of the shop near the large CNC machine.

| MakeModel = LPKF ProtoMat - Model C30/S

| PartNumber =

| Documents = You can register at [[http://www.lpkfusa.com/support/default.aspx LPKF USA website]] for access
to all of the software versions and documentation.

We are only licensed for version 3, however. Please be sure to read the system requirements, as this software was written in 1999! Here is the documentation for those versions for your reading pleasure:

*[[Media:CircuitCAM_3.x-e-1-0.pdf|CircuitCAM]]: Imports Gerber files and processes them into a machine code file
*[[Media:BoardMaster_3.0-e-1-0.pdf|BoardMaster]]: Controls the ProtoMat to make the board(s)
*[[Media:ProtoMat_manual_c30s.pdf|ProtoMat]]: The manual for the machine

| LooksLike =

| Rules = Before using this machine, you must meet with someone who is experienced in using it. The bits are expensive and easily broken, and you must be careful when using the machine as there is a risk of injury if it is not used safely.

| Instructions =
The toolchain for making a PCB using the ProtoMat is: schematic design (e.g., Eagle) -> board layout (e.g. Eagle, FreePCB) -> CircuitCAM (build the tool paths from the Gerber files) -> BoardMaster (cut and drill the board)

====Shortening 38mm Bits====
Since 38mm cutter / scoring bits are much cheaper than the required 36mm bits, some members have ordered 38mm bits with the intent of cutting down the shank length. A jig is available to help with grinding, since they are small, brittle, and get very hot during grinding. Place the bit through the two holes so that about 3mm of the dull (non-cutting) end are exposed. You may need to expand the gap by placing a screwdriver blade in the edge and twisting lightly. Place the holder with the bit on a bench surface so that the bit is nearest the surface. This will ensure that the washers that clamp the bit are flush with the bottom of the jig. Use two 7/16" wrenches to tighten the bolt / nut so that the bit is secure. Use the "Carbide Only" wheel on the grinder in the metal shop. Move the bit across the face of the wheel to ensure that it wears evenly. It will get very hot as the jig pulls the heat out of the bit. The bits are solid carbide, so it will take about 40 - 50 strokes across the wheel to remove 2mm from the shank. Use a caliper to verify the length. Once you've cut it down to 36mm, let it cool and remove it from the jig. Remember that the bits are brittle and will shatter if dropped. Also, be very light with the caliper to avoid dulling the point on the bit or damage to the caliper!

===Some things we've learned===

Support Material: Use a backer sheet under whatever you mill. For PCBs this should be 2mm. Do not use anything thicker or you will break bits. Do not use anything thinner or you will drill into the machining bed.

PCB Content: Bits, especially the cutter / engraver bits, have a limited life and they are expensive. If you're working with a harder material like copper or aluminum, minimize the amount of cutting. For example, avoid text. Text does not contribute to the function of the board, it takes a long time to cut, and it wears the bits out faster.

| OtherReferences =

| MaintenanceInfo =
See machine manual, linked below.

| ToDos =
Procure a full set of the mill, routers, and drills.

| FAQs =
;Q: Why does the ProtoMat make the final cut to separate my circuit board from the PCB stock offset from where it mills the circuits?
;A: If you are making a bottom-layer-only board, the CircuitCAM software still puts the cutout milling layer on the top. In BoardMaster, pick Configuration / Phases and choose the cutting phase. Check the "Reversed side" box to put the cutting paths in this phase on the bottom. The cuts, drills, and mills are all assigned to "phases" which roughly correspond to the layers in CircuitCAM. Each phase works on one side of the board. What it's doing in your case is that it is expecting you to flip the board over so it's cutting from the top side, so it's cutting where your board would be if you flipped it over. Since you're making a single-sided board, you should not need to do this. (You remembered to add in bridges so your board doesn't fly out, right?)

;Q: Why are some of the pads for components on my board missing? The area where they would be is milled out and the trace that would connect to the pad just stops there.
;A: If the missing pads are octagons or some other non-round shape, then the problem is that these are special "flash" element codes in the Gerber file that CircuitCAM does not seem to render. There are two options. One fix is to go back to your PCB design application and change the pads to circular pads. In Eagle, you might have to edit the symbol for the component(s) in the Library file that they are drawn from. The other alternative is to fix the pad sin CircuitCAM. Pick Config / Format Configurations / Gerber - Aperature list ... from the menus; double-click the configuration(s) that has it's Used check box checked (do NOT use the edit button!). Find the flash aperatures (e.g., D13, marked with a * instead of L), edit each one (click the name and then the edit button - do NOT double-click the name!). In the edit window, choose the correct shape and make sure the size is correct. You may have to go back to the board view, or the board design, to determine the correct size. Make sure to save your work.
}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

Makerbot

2012-07-01T18:51:40Z

UnixMonky: Renamed category 'Fab Lab Shop' to 'Fab Lab'

{{Equipment
| Name = The i3 Detroit Makerbot Page
| Intro = This page documents all there is to know about our MakerBot. The version we have is a Cup Cake CNC.

The MB has either an Automated Build Platform (ABP) or just a Heated Build Platform (HBP). It is currently set up with the static HBP because of warping on the ABP belt, issues with the electrical connectors, and slop in the positioning. Until those are addressed, please leave the HBP in place.
| Owner = i3 Detroit
| StorageLocation = Tell people where to find it, and where to put it away.
| MakeModel = Makerbot CupCake
| PartNumber =
| Documents = [http://wiki.makerbot.com/cupcake MakerBot Website Cup Cake CNC Page]
| LooksLike = [[File:Makerbot.jpg|100px]]
| Rules =
You should get a walk-through on this machine prior to using it. Our MakerBot is a standard build, but there are some options you should know about, you need to have the right software configuration, and it has some quirks. Contact Roger for more information.
| Instructions =
A detailed recap of the operating instructions is beyond the scope of this page. Please get an introduction to the i3 Detroit machine, and read up on the online documentation.
[http://wiki.makerbot.com/how-to-print How to Print on the MakerBot website]

When you're ready to start, load this software on your computer, preferably a laptop since you'll need it to drive the CupCake: [http://replicat.org/ ReplicatorG]
====Connecting to the MakerBot (MB)====
Once you've got ReplicatorG (RG) loaded and running, power up the CupCake (MB) and plug the USB cable from it into a free port on your computer. Click on Machine>Driver and choose either the Cupcake w/ Automated Build Platform or CupCake w/ Heated Build Platform. Then click Machine>Serial Port and look for the port that was assigned to the MB. Note that you may have to use the Rescan feature.

Once you've got the MB hooked up, look in the lower window and you should see that RG has recognized both the MB and the extruder and printed out the revision numbers for each.
====Loading the Part====
At this point you will either need a file (STL format) with something you've designed, or you can look at the built-in examples by clicking on File>Examples and picking something. Choose File>Open if you've got a file of your own.

You should see an image of the thing you designed (or the example) in the main window of RG. Just to make sure it's sitting correctly on the build platform, click Move and then click Center and Put on platform. These are on the menu to the right of the main window, NOT the menu across the top! You're eventually going to want to explore what the other things over there can do, but for now don't mess, unless you're object is bigger than the wireframe box in the main window. If that's the case, you'll need to use the Scale button on the right to shrink it down to a buildable size.

The next thing to do is to generate the GCode that is the list of instructions for the MB. Click the Generate GCode button in the lower right. In the menu that comes up, choose SF35-cupcake-HBP or SF35-cupcake-ABP. For your first builds, Try using the raft by checking that box. The raft provides a good, stable surface that will improve the quality of the output and reduce warpage. The downside is that you have to remove the raft when it's done. Click the Generate GCode button.

Watch the activity in the small lower window where you saw the MB software versions when you first connected it. You should see indications that the code generation is proceeding and then a confirmation when it's done. At this point, you're ready to start the actual build. Click the File>Save to save your GCode and changes.
====Set Up and Zero the MB====
Click the manual control button, that looks like 4 arrows at the top of the window. Set the extruder temperature to 220 and the build platform temperature to 110. This will pre-heat them while you set the 0 position.

Use the jog buttons on the left side to manually move the extruder head to the center of the platform, with about 1 mm gap in the vertical direction. Set this as the zero position using the button below the position indicators. When you start your build the MB assumes that the extruder is set to this zero position, so remember to check that it's zeroed before EVERY build. Note that as you're jogging the head around, you can choose how far each click will move the head. Make sure, especially in the Z direction, that you don't crash the head into the platform or go off the edge. There is a stop button in the center in case you see it's going to crash. Be ready to click it!

Once it's set, look for the temperature traces on the right to converge to the set points. Then close the manual menu.
====Start the Build====
Start the build by clicking the second large button across the top. There may be some delay before it moves because it will wait until the extruder head and the build platform reach the target temperature. If it takes too long, cancel and open the manual control menu. It occasionally forgets the set temperature and you'll need to enter 220 and 110 again. Then watch to see that the temperature traces start rising. Go back and restart the build.

Once it reaches the set temperature, the first thing it will do depends upon whether you are using the heated build platform or the automated (and heated) build platform. The former will move the head up, extrude some plastic, and wait just long enough for you to pull off the filament that comes out. Be careful not to scrape the head because it's coated with Teflon. The latter will move the head over, extrude some fiber, then try to wipe it off on the non-existent brush, so you'll have to quickly clean it off.

Once it's going, watch the build carefully to make sure that the filament going into the extruder head does not get hung up. Also, make sure it continues feeding the fiber - you may need to lightly adjust the pressure screw on the extruder head. In extreme cases where it won't extrude, I've had to go to the manual control and back the filament out, cut off the end, and feed it back in. You do this with the extruder controls in the upper right on the manual control menu.

If all goes well, you're build will complete correctly. The single biggest problem we continue to face with this MB is that it will randomly skip a few steps and one layer of your build will be offset (in the X-direction), spoiling the build. It's very difficult to try to restart the build, so if this happens, your build is effectively scrap. Help in resolving this issue would be really nice!

There are other, more complicated things going on that I won't go into here yet. For example, there is a way to edit out the extrude / wipe commands at the beginning of the build, but you either have to find the right commands in the GCode (yes, you can edit it), or edit the start.gcode and end.gcode files for the Skeinforge software that's embedded within the RG software.

Contact Roger S if you have questions or want a walkthrough on the MB.

| OtherReferences =
[http://www.thingiverse.com Thingiverse - a place with designs contributed by other people]
| MaintenanceInfo =
2012.05.25/Matt
* Worked on the power supply, the original supply ("GREEN" brand) seems to be working again with no indication of problems. Reconnected that power supply and ran all evening on it. No issues with power.
* Nate noticed a bunch of loose cables on the boards; we went over and tightened all connections. Probably the vibrations from rolling the card around the space are responsible for these loosening.
* During a test print, the extruder head dropped too low and dug through the aluminum foil on the HBP. I took the HBP off to replace the foil, while I was at it I added spacing washers between the Heater Board and the Build Platform. This should eliminate the warping of the Heater Board along the front edge where the wires connect.
* I couldn't locate the Kapton tape, so the HBP is currently covered with green painters tape. This seems to work okay, but ideally this should get covered with Kapton.
* After all this, the makerbot is printing decently well. Still needs some fine tuning though.
| ToDos =
#Add some kind of locking mechanism to electrical connections to the ABP
#Fix the skipping problem
| FAQs =
A list of commonly asked questions
}}
[[Category:Fab Lab]]

AB's Laser Cutter

2012-07-01T18:51:00Z

UnixMonky: Renamed category 'Fab Lab Shop' to 'Fab Lab'

{{Equipment
| Name = <del>THE BIG RED LASER CUTTER</del> Gone but not forgotten...
| Owner = 100% AB Garcia 

| StorageLocation = FabLab

| MakeModel = Jinan XYZ Machinery LLC, model XJ1280

| PartNumber = NEEDS UPDATING

| LooksLike =

| Documents =
Inside the cutter, a [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/20.html Leetro MPC6515 control board] coordinates the motors and laser firing. Its [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/MPC6515%20%20Manual.pdf documentation] is freely downloadable.

The software is [http://www.leetro.com/english/sale/35.html LaserCut 5.3] (though Help/About says 5.1), whose [http://www.leetro.com/english/down/LaserCut5.3%20Manual%20V1.6.pdf engrish manual]] is awful.

So much grief has arisen from the awful state of the documentation and software, that an entire [http://www.chineselasersupportforum.com/phpBB3/index.php Chinese laser support forum] has arisen for the hapless owners of these machines help each other.

| Instructions =

#Design your parts.  You will need access to vector graphics software to do this.
#Find an operator.  To lower the risk of damaging the laser cutter, you must work with an operator to cut your parts.  You can get in touch with the operators by sending an email to the laser cutter operator mailing list (i3detroit-laser@googlegroups.com).
#Schedule a time to meet at i3 with your operator.
#Cut your parts.
#Pay for your time on the cutter ($10 / hour of active cutting time). Can use estimate-time function in LaserCut if you forget to jot down the time on the LCD when the cut was finished.

Time-of-cut checklist:
# Place material (square to edge of honeycomb).
# Cover inactive honeycomb area except an "intake" in front of the material. This directs smoke away from the gantry.
# Turn on main switch. This should bring up the chiller and air-assist pump.
# Push gently on rubber hose to trigger chiller alarm, verifying that it's awake.
# Turn keyswitch to on, and wait for boot and home to complete.
# Jog head over to start of cut.
# Grab a focus-chip and keep one hand over emergency-stop while setting Z.
# Wave hand under head and verify that air-assist is blowing.
# Download design from LaserCut software.
# Keep one hand over emergency-stop while using Test to check boundaries.
# Turn on the exhaust fan.
# Lift the fire extinguisher and set it back down. This verifies that your muscle-memory knows where it is.
# Press Start.
# DO NOT WALK AWAY. See http://www.thinkhaus.org/2011/04/03/lazzoring-is-serious-business/ for why.

| FAQs =

'''How much does it cost to use the laser cutter?'''

$10 per hour of laser cutting time.  This does not mean $10 per hour of standing near the machine; rather, $10 per hour of time displayed on the laser cutter's digital read-out.  This timer is only active while the laser is cutting and its motors are moving.  For many cuts, the laser is only active for a few minutes, meaning to laser-cut a project part you will often pay less than a dollar.

'''Why do I have to pay to use the laser cutter?'''

The laser cutter's consumable parts are generally not expensive, such as the lens and distilled water.  The CO2 laser tubes, however, are $900 to $1,000 each.  The laser cutter has a built-in timer to track how long the cutter has been in operation.  This makes it simple for us to collect a fair amount of money - you pay for what you use - to eventually replace these expensive consumables.  In other shops, laser cutter usage time could be five or ten times more expensive.

'''Why do I have to work with an operator to cut parts?'''

The operator has received training with using the chiller, the exhaust system, and what to do in case of an emergency.  The purpose of the laser cutter operator is to prevent damage to the machine and to prevent '''you '''from being liable in case anything happens.  If you use the laser cutter without an operator, you lose all protection from liability and could be on the hook for thousands of dollars to replace what you break.

| Rules =

* Operation of the laser cutter must be done under the supervision of one of the trained operators.

* Do not cut or etch any of the banned materials listed below.

| OtherReferences =

[[ Sketchup_to_LaserCut ]] - How to import a Google Sketchup design into the LaserCut software.

}}

== Operators ==
{| width="50%" border="2" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
|-
! scope="col" | Operator Name
! scope="col" | Trained By
|-
| AB Garcia
| Owns the laser
|-
| Nate Bezanson
| AB
|-
| Dustin White
| AB
|-
| Brian Wennberg
| AB
|-
| Matt Arnold
| NateB and Dustin
|-
| Dave Worsey (pending)
| NateB and ???
|-
| Rocco ?
| Fill me in!
|-
|Brad Dahlhofer
|Dustin W/Nate B
|}

== Materials ==
The laser cutter can cut or etch a wide variety of materials.  However some are not possible to cut with our current set-up, and other materials are dangerous - they release fumes that damage humans or the laser cutter itself.

The laser can only etch some materials; it will not be able to cut through them.  See the materials list for more.

The key thing is not to try to cut:

#Any metals
#Any materials that contain glue (such as plywood)
#Any plastics or other materials that contain chlorine or vinyl

Seriously, do not cut any of the banned materials.

*[http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2010/07/laser-cut-vinyl-record-bad-idea/ Cutting vinyl: bad idea!]
*[http://www.cnczone.com/forums/laser_engraving_cutting_machines/56833-co2_laser_pvc_cutting.html Cutting PVC, Lexan, polycarbonates: bad idea!]

'''You are responsible for knowing exactly what your material is before you try to cut it.'''

'''Do not cut any materials marked as BANNED in the list below.  You would be liable for expensive damage to the machine or worse - you may release toxic fumes that could easily harm or kill!  ''' 

===Materials List===

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="center" width="770" style=""
|-
! scope="col" | Material
! scope="col" | Cut?
! scope="col" | Etch?
! scope="col" | Power
! scope="col" | Speed
|-
| Acrylic
| Yes
| Yes
| 
| 
|-
| Glass
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Coated Metals
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Ceramic
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Cloth 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Delrin
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Leather
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Lexan
| No
| No
|
|
|-
| BANNED - Human flesh (yes, this has come up)
| No
| No
|
|
|-
| Marble
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Matte Board
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Melamine
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Model Foam 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Paper 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Plexiglass
| Yes
| Yes
|
|
|-
| Mylar 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Painted Metals 
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Particle board 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Plywood 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - Polycarbonate plastics of any kind 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| BANNED - PVC of any kind 
| No 
| No 
| 
| 
|-
| Rubber 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Tile 
| No 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Wood, veneer 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|-
| Wood, natural 
| Yes 
| Yes 
| 
| 
|}

===Cutting Parts on the Laser Cutter===

When cutting parts on the laser, you will use the software to set the cutting speed and power.  If we have cut the material you are using before, you can refer to the power and speed recommendations in the table above.  Otherwise - experiment!  Bring some scrap material to do test cuts on until you find a cut you are satisfied with.  After that, record your power and speed settings in the table above. 

In general:

*Lower speeds allow for lower cutting power, which saves life on the laser tube.
*Lower speeds cut a wider "kerf" (thickness of cut) through the material.
*At higher speeds the cut is faster but requires higher power, which uses up the laser tube faster.
*High power on wood and paper may cause some discoloration near the cuts (browning color from burned material).

[[Category:Fab Lab]][[Category:Equipment not currently at i3]]

Category:Fab Lab Shop

2012-07-01T18:49:13Z

UnixMonky:

File:Fablab.JPG

2012-07-01T18:40:55Z

UnixMonky: The Fab Lab

The Fab Lab

Main Page

2012-07-01T18:28:31Z

UnixMonky:

== [http://i3detroit.com i3 Detroit] - The Metro Detroit Hackerspace ==

__NOTOC__

== Upcoming Events ==

*'''[[Meetings|Regular Meeting]]''' every first and third Tuesday at 7:00pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[[Meetings|Board Meeting]]''' every second Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[http://www.eventbrite.com/org/245909400?s=1360008 Classes and Events]''' - our current schedule on Eventbrite.

== Members ==

;[[Members|Members]]
:List of Active Members
;[[MemberProjects|Member Projects]]
:Independent Projects in Progress
;[[New Member Orientation]]
:Info for new and potential members, including the [[New Member Orientation#FAQ|FAQ]]

;[[HOWTO Get a Wiki Account]]
:Because contributions to the wiki are always good!

== Projects ==

[[Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011]]

[[Red Bull Creation 2011]]

== Equipment ==

Information and safety procedures for our tools and equipment organized by location:

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! Zone
! Zone Warden
! Phone
! Email
|-
|[[Craft Room]]
|Melissa B
|(248) 672-6485
|insectqueen@gmail.com
|-
|[[Electronics Room]]
|Nathaniel B
|(248) 379-3614
|Myself@telcodata.us
|-
|[[Machine Shop]]
|Steve H
| (734) 788-4667
|steveghermann@gmail.com
|-
|[[Wood Shop]]
|Dave A
|(309) 256-0515
| dalsquared2@gmail.com
|-
|[[Welding Area]]
|Dave W
|(313) 588-6614
|firemandave6024@gmail.com
|-
|[[Bicycle Shop]]
|Dustin W
|(248) 794-0581
|dustinbikes@gmail.com
|-
|[[Vinyl Shop]]
|Rocco M
|(248) 840-6491
|robocop3@gmail.com
|-
|[[Fab_Lab|Fab Lab]]
|Matt H
|(248) 343-7432
|extrudude@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Tool Crib]] /consumables area
|Eric M
|(586) 215-2513
|eric.a.merrill@gmail.com
|-
|[[Graveyard]]/Lost and Found
|
|
|
|-
|[[CNC Shop]]
|Brian W
| (517) 974-4817
| byddcryf@gmail.com
|-
|[[Mobile Production Studio]]
|[[User:Nate_lapt|Nate Warnick]]
| (248) 677-1331
|Nate_LapT@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Commons Area]]
|
|
|
|-
|}
List of all the [[Equipment]].

== Infrastructure ==

;'''[[Network]]'''
:The i3Detroit network information page.

;'''[[HVAC]]'''
:The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

;'''[[Breaker Panels]]'''
:The circuit breaker panels.

== Resources and Records ==

;'''[[Bylaws|By Laws]]'''
:Organizations Governance. In this document 'Members' refers to voting members as apposed to all 'key holders'.
;'''[[Standing rules]]'''
:Rules for the space.
;'''[[Officers]]'''
:A list of the current officers.
;'''[[:Category:MeetingMinutes|Meeting Minutes]]'''
:Minutes from our past meetings.
;'''[[:Category:Proposals|Proposals]]'''
:Archive of proposals and votes.
;'''[[Committees]]''' 
:List of committees and their resources
;'''[[In the Media]]'''
:Published articles, videos, etc. about i3 Detroit.
;'''[[Sources|Material and Tool Sources]]'''
:Places to get materials and tools.
;'''[[Community Contacts]]'''
:Groups and people to collaborate with.
;'''[[Reports]]'''
:Various reports for the organization.
;'''[[ToDo]]'''
:The ever-changing list of maintenance and improvement tasks.
;'''[[Forms]]'''
:Group Forms, Waivers, Sign-Ups, etc.
;'''[[Uploads]]'''
:Useful uploaded files, such as flyers, graphics, and more.
;'''[[Historical]]'''
:Old versions of Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.

== [[Procedures and Instructions]] ==

;'''[[HOWTO Park your car]]''' 
:Rubber side down.
;'''[[HOWTO Close up the space]]''' 
:A checklist to complete if you are the last one out at the end of the night.
;'''[[HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit]]''' 
:Scheduling, publicity, day-of tasks.
;'''[[Officer and Director Tutorials]]''' 
:Information for Officers and Directors in training
Other procedures, including membership processing are on the [[Procedures and Instructions]] page.

 

== Choose Your Own Adventure ==

;'''[[Start the adventure?]]'''

User:UnixMonky

2012-06-19T14:50:36Z

UnixMonky:

== Contact Info ==
Name: Matt Huber

Email: [mailto:UnixMonky@gmail.com UnixMonky@gmail.com]

Alt Email: [mailto:extrudude@i3detroit.com extrudude@i3detroit.com]

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/#!/UnixMonky @UnixMonky]

Facebook: [https://facebook.com/matt.huber.359 Matt Huber]

Google+: [https://plus.google.com/116478312065280920171 Matt Huber]

Ham Radio: KD8LLT (Technician)

== Projects ==
* Repairs to some gadgets

== Skills ==
* Some *nix, particularly Solaris
* Perl, Python(new!)
* Some electronics work
* 8th Grade Woodshop
* Various networking things

== What I want to learn/work on with you ==
* Antenna theory/building
* Microcontrollers
* Anything fun, weird, interesting, bizarre, or otherwise cool.

== Other Activities/Interests ==
* Ham Radio
* Performance Rally
* Percussion

[[Category:Members|UnixMonky]]

User:UnixMonky

2012-06-19T14:49:56Z

UnixMonky:

== Contact Info ==
Name: Matt Huber

Email: [mailto:UnixMonky@gmail.com UnixMonky@gmail.com]

Alt Email: [mailto:extrudude@i3detroit.com extrudedude@i3detroit.com]

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/#!/UnixMonky @UnixMonky]

Facebook: [https://facebook.com/matt.huber.359 Matt Huber]

Google+: [https://plus.google.com/116478312065280920171 Matt Huber]

Ham Radio: KD8LLT (Technician)

== Projects ==
* Repairs to some gadgets

== Skills ==
* Some *nix, particularly Solaris
* Perl, Python(new!)
* Some electronics work
* 8th Grade Woodshop
* Various networking things

== What I want to learn/work on with you ==
* Antenna theory/building
* Microcontrollers
* Anything fun, weird, interesting, bizarre, or otherwise cool.

== Other Activities/Interests ==
* Ham Radio
* Performance Rally
* Percussion

[[Category:Members|UnixMonky]]

Printrbot

2012-06-19T12:48:07Z

UnixMonky: added picutre, updated documentation section, added instructions.

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2012-06-19T12:34:47Z

UnixMonky: Printrbot

Printrbot

Main Page

2012-06-06T19:34:31Z

UnixMonky: Moved a link I had accidentally added to the template back to normalspace

== [http://i3detroit.com i3 Detroit] - The Metro Detroit Hackerspace ==

__NOTOC__

== Upcoming Events ==

*'''[[Meetings|Regular Meeting]]''' every first and third Tuesday at 7:00pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[[Meetings|Board Meeting]]''' every second Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[http://www.eventbrite.com/org/245909400?s=1360008 Classes and Events]''' - our current schedule on Eventbrite.

== Members ==

;[[Members|Members]]
:List of Active Members
;[[MemberProjects|Member Projects]]
:Independent Projects in Progress
;[[New Member Orientation]]
:Info for new and potential members, including the [[New Member Orientation#FAQ|FAQ]]

;[[HOWTO Get a Wiki Account]]
:Because contributions to the wiki are always good!

== Projects ==

[[Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011]]

[[Red Bull Creation 2011]]

== Equipment ==

Information and safety procedures for our tools and equipment organized by location:

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! Zone
! Zone Warden
! Phone
! Email
|-
|[[Craft Room]]
|Melissa B
|(248) 672-6485
|insectqueen@gmail.com
|-
|[[Electronics Room]]
|Nathaniel B
|(248) 379-3614
|Myself@telcodata.us
|-
|[[Machine Shop]]
|Steve H
| (734) 788-4667
|steveghermann@gmail.com
|-
|[[Wood Shop]]
|Dave A
|(309) 256-0515
| dalsquared2@gmail.com
|-
|[[Welding Area]]
|Dave W
|(313) 588-6614
|firemandave6024@gmail.com
|-
|[[Bicycle Shop]]
|Dustin W
|(248) 794-0581
|dustinbikes@gmail.com
|-
|[[Vinyl Shop]]
|Rocco M
|(248) 840-6491
|robocop3@gmail.com
|-
|[[Makerbot|MakerBot/3D Printers]]
|Matt H
|(248) 556 9995 ext 9000
|extrudude@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Tool Crib]] /consumables area
|Eric M
|(586) 215-2513
|eric.a.merrill@gmail.com
|-
|[[Graveyard]]/Lost and Found
|
|
|
|-
|[[CNC Shop]]
|Brian W
| (517) 974-4817
| byddcryf@gmail.com
|-
|[[Mobile Production Studio]]
|[[User:Nate_lapt|Nate Warnick]]
| (248) 677-1331
|Nate_LapT@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Commons Area]]
|
|
|
|-
|}
List of all the [[Equipment]].

== Infrastructure ==

;'''[[Network]]'''
:The i3Detroit network information page.

;'''[[HVAC]]'''
:The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

;'''[[Breaker Panels]]'''
:The circuit breaker panels.

== Resources and Records ==

;'''[[Bylaws|By Laws]]'''
:Organizations Governance. In this document 'Members' refers to voting members as apposed to all 'key holders'.
;'''[[Standing rules]]'''
:Rules for the space.
;'''[[Officers]]'''
:A list of the current officers.
;'''[[:Category:MeetingMinutes|Meeting Minutes]]'''
:Minutes from our past meetings.
;'''[[:Category:Proposals|Proposals]]'''
:Archive of proposals and votes.
;'''[[Committees]]''' 
:List of committees and their resources
;'''[[In the Media]]'''
:Published articles, videos, etc. about i3 Detroit.
;'''[[Sources|Material and Tool Sources]]'''
:Places to get materials and tools.
;'''[[Community Contacts]]'''
:Groups and people to collaborate with.
;'''[[Reports]]'''
:Various reports for the organization.
;'''[[ToDo]]'''
:The ever-changing list of maintenance and improvement tasks.
;'''[[Forms]]'''
:Group Forms, Waivers, Sign-Ups, etc.
;'''[[Uploads]]'''
:Useful uploaded files, such as flyers, graphics, and more.
;'''[[Historical]]'''
:Old versions of Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.

== [[Procedures and Instructions]] ==

;'''[[HOWTO Park your car]]''' 
:Rubber side down.
;'''[[HOWTO Close up the space]]''' 
:A checklist to complete if you are the last one out at the end of the night.
;'''[[HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit]]''' 
:Scheduling, publicity, day-of tasks.
;'''[[Officer and Director Tutorials]]''' 
:Information for Officers and Directors in training
Other procedures, including membership processing are on the [[Procedures and Instructions]] page.

 

== Choose Your Own Adventure ==

;'''[[Start the adventure?]]'''

Main Page

2012-06-06T19:33:28Z

UnixMonky: /* Equipment */

== [http://i3detroit.com i3 Detroit] - The Metro Detroit Hackerspace ==

__NOTOC__

== Upcoming Events ==

*'''[[Meetings|Regular Meeting]]''' every first and third Tuesday at 7:00pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[[Meetings|Board Meeting]]''' every second Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[http://www.eventbrite.com/org/245909400?s=1360008 Classes and Events]''' - our current schedule on Eventbrite.

== Members ==

;[[Members|Members]]
:List of Active Members
;[[MemberProjects|Member Projects]]
:Independent Projects in Progress
;[[New Member Orientation]]
:Info for new and potential members, including the [[New Member Orientation#FAQ|FAQ]]

;[[HOWTO Get a Wiki Account]]
:Because contributions to the wiki are always good!

== Projects ==

[[Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011]]

[[Red Bull Creation 2011]]

== Equipment ==

Information and safety procedures for our tools and equipment organized by location:

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! Zone
! Zone Warden
! Phone
! Email
|-
|[[Craft Room]]
|Melissa B
|(248) 672-6485
|insectqueen@gmail.com
|-
|[[Electronics Room]]
|Nathaniel B
|(248) 379-3614
|Myself@telcodata.us
|-
|[[Machine Shop]]
|Steve H
| (734) 788-4667
|steveghermann@gmail.com
|-
|[[Wood Shop]]
|Dave A
|(309) 256-0515
| dalsquared2@gmail.com
|-
|[[Welding Area]]
|Dave W
|(313) 588-6614
|firemandave6024@gmail.com
|-
|[[Bicycle Shop]]
|Dustin W
|(248) 794-0581
|dustinbikes@gmail.com
|-
|[[Vinyl Shop]]
|Rocco M
|(248) 840-6491
|robocop3@gmail.com
|-
|[[Makerbot|MakerBot/3D Printers]]
|Matt H
|(248) 556 9995 ext 9000
|extrudude@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Tool Crib]] /consumables area
|Eric M
|(586) 215-2513
|eric.a.merrill@gmail.com
|-
|[[Graveyard]]/Lost and Found
|
|
|
|-
|[[CNC Shop]]
|Brian W
| (517) 974-4817
| byddcryf@gmail.com
|-
|[[Mobile Production Studio]]
|[[User:Nate_lapt|Nate Warnick]]
| (248) 677-1331
|Nate_LapT@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Commons Area]]
|
|
|
|-
|}

== Infrastructure ==

;'''[[Network]]'''
:The i3Detroit network information page.

;'''[[HVAC]]'''
:The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

;'''[[Breaker Panels]]'''
:The circuit breaker panels.

== Resources and Records ==

;'''[[Bylaws|By Laws]]'''
:Organizations Governance. In this document 'Members' refers to voting members as apposed to all 'key holders'.
;'''[[Standing rules]]'''
:Rules for the space.
;'''[[Officers]]'''
:A list of the current officers.
;'''[[:Category:MeetingMinutes|Meeting Minutes]]'''
:Minutes from our past meetings.
;'''[[:Category:Proposals|Proposals]]'''
:Archive of proposals and votes.
;'''[[Committees]]''' 
:List of committees and their resources
;'''[[In the Media]]'''
:Published articles, videos, etc. about i3 Detroit.
;'''[[Sources|Material and Tool Sources]]'''
:Places to get materials and tools.
;'''[[Community Contacts]]'''
:Groups and people to collaborate with.
;'''[[Reports]]'''
:Various reports for the organization.
;'''[[ToDo]]'''
:The ever-changing list of maintenance and improvement tasks.
;'''[[Forms]]'''
:Group Forms, Waivers, Sign-Ups, etc.
;'''[[Uploads]]'''
:Useful uploaded files, such as flyers, graphics, and more.
;'''[[Historical]]'''
:Old versions of Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.

== [[Procedures and Instructions]] ==

;'''[[HOWTO Park your car]]''' 
:Rubber side down.
;'''[[HOWTO Close up the space]]''' 
:A checklist to complete if you are the last one out at the end of the night.
;'''[[HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit]]''' 
:Scheduling, publicity, day-of tasks.
;'''[[Officer and Director Tutorials]]''' 
:Information for Officers and Directors in training
Other procedures, including membership processing are on the [[Procedures and Instructions]] page.

 

== Choose Your Own Adventure ==

;'''[[Start the adventure?]]'''

Printrbot

2012-06-06T19:32:44Z

UnixMonky:

Printrbot

2012-06-06T19:32:17Z

UnixMonky:

Printrbot

2012-06-06T19:31:14Z

UnixMonky: Initial creation

Printrbot

2012-06-06T18:41:22Z

UnixMonky: Created page with "{{Equipment}}"

Fab Lab

2012-06-06T18:38:25Z

UnixMonky: /* Equipment */

AB's Laser Cutter

2012-06-06T18:36:52Z

UnixMonky:

User:UnixMonky

2012-06-06T18:34:00Z

UnixMonky: /* Contact Info */ Added social media info

== Contact Info ==
Name: Matt Huber

Email: [mailto:UnixMonky@gmail.com UnixMonky@gmail.com]

Alt Email: [mailto:extrudedude@i3detroit.com extrudedude@i3detroit.com]

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/#!/UnixMonky @UnixMonky]

Facebook: [https://facebook.com/matt.huber.359 Matt Huber]

Google+: [https://plus.google.com/116478312065280920171 Matt Huber]

Ham Radio: KD8LLT (Technician)

== Projects ==
* Repairs to some gadgets

== Skills ==
* Some *nix, particularly Solaris
* Perl, Python(new!)
* Some electronics work
* 8th Grade Woodshop
* Various networking things

== What I want to learn/work on with you ==
* Antenna theory/building
* Microcontrollers
* Anything fun, weird, interesting, bizarre, or otherwise cool.

== Other Activities/Interests ==
* Ham Radio
* Performance Rally
* Percussion

[[Category:Members|UnixMonky]]

Template:Equipment

2012-05-27T01:58:30Z

UnixMonky: /* Manufacturer Information */

<noinclude>
= How to create an equipment page: =

Include the ''Equipment'' Template like so:

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{{Equipment

| Name = Name of the tool goes here

| Intro = Some text to describe the equipment goes here.
* You can use any wiki formatting that you wish:
* Like a bulleted list

| Owner = Owner's Name(s) goes here, including percentage

| StorageLocation = Tell people where to find it, and where to put it away.

| MakeModel = Acme CNC Yak Shaver - Model 5000 deluxe

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| LooksLike = Link(s) to picture(s) of it

| Rules =

Put the rules that govern the use of this tool here.
* Who is allowed to use it?
* Is there any traning required before use?

| Instructions =

You can write the instructions here. Or maybe add a link
to another page or the user's manual.

| OtherReferences =

Add links to any other sources that pertain to this equipment.

| MaintenanceInfo =

Does this thing need it's oil changed every 30 cycles?
People need to know!

| ToDos =

What problems does this thing have, or are there improvements that would make it better.

| FAQs =

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{{{LooksLike|[[File:PhotoNeeded.png|100px]]}}}
== Manufacturer Information ==
* Make/Model: {{{MakeModel|''not specified''}}}
* Part Number: {{{PartNumber|''not specified''}}}
** RepRap Motherboard v1.2 (Firmware: 3.0)
** Extruder Controller v2.2 (Firmware 3.0 w/Relays)
** Stepper Motor Driver v2.3r1
** Plastruder Mk5
** Heated Build Platform v1.1

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== Rules ==

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== Instructions ==

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== Other References ==

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Makerbot

2012-05-27T01:57:01Z

UnixMonky:

{{Equipment
| Name = The i3 Detroit Makerbot Page
| Intro = This page documents all there is to know about our MakerBot. The version we have is a Cup Cake CNC.

The MB has either an Automated Build Platform (ABP) or just a Heated Build Platform (HBP). It is currently set up with the static HBP because of warping on the ABP belt, issues with the electrical connectors, and slop in the positioning. Until those are addressed, please leave the HBP in place.
| Owner = i3 Detroit
| StorageLocation = Tell people where to find it, and where to put it away.
| MakeModel = Makerbot CupCake
| PartNumber =
| Documents = [http://wiki.makerbot.com/cupcake MakerBot Website Cup Cake CNC Page]
| LooksLike = [[File:Makerbot.jpg|100px]]
| Rules =
You should get a walk-through on this machine prior to using it. Our MakerBot is a standard build, but there are some options you should know about, you need to have the right software configuration, and it has some quirks. Contact Roger for more information.
| Instructions =
A detailed recap of the operating instructions is beyond the scope of this page. Please get an introduction to the i3 Detroit machine, and read up on the online documentation.
[http://wiki.makerbot.com/how-to-print How to Print on the MakerBot website]

When you're ready to start, load this software on your computer, preferably a laptop since you'll need it to drive the CupCake: [http://replicat.org/ ReplicatorG]
====Connecting to the MakerBot (MB)====
Once you've got ReplicatorG (RG) loaded and running, power up the CupCake (MB) and plug the USB cable from it into a free port on your computer. Click on Machine>Driver and choose either the Cupcake w/ Automated Build Platform or CupCake w/ Heated Build Platform. Then click Machine>Serial Port and look for the port that was assigned to the MB. Note that you may have to use the Rescan feature.

Once you've got the MB hooked up, look in the lower window and you should see that RG has recognized both the MB and the extruder and printed out the revision numbers for each.
====Loading the Part====
At this point you will either need a file (STL format) with something you've designed, or you can look at the built-in examples by clicking on File>Examples and picking something. Choose File>Open if you've got a file of your own.

You should see an image of the thing you designed (or the example) in the main window of RG. Just to make sure it's sitting correctly on the build platform, click Move and then click Center and Put on platform. These are on the menu to the right of the main window, NOT the menu across the top! You're eventually going to want to explore what the other things over there can do, but for now don't mess, unless you're object is bigger than the wireframe box in the main window. If that's the case, you'll need to use the Scale button on the right to shrink it down to a buildable size.

The next thing to do is to generate the GCode that is the list of instructions for the MB. Click the Generate GCode button in the lower right. In the menu that comes up, choose SF35-cupcake-HBP or SF35-cupcake-ABP. For your first builds, Try using the raft by checking that box. The raft provides a good, stable surface that will improve the quality of the output and reduce warpage. The downside is that you have to remove the raft when it's done. Click the Generate GCode button.

Watch the activity in the small lower window where you saw the MB software versions when you first connected it. You should see indications that the code generation is proceeding and then a confirmation when it's done. At this point, you're ready to start the actual build. Click the File>Save to save your GCode and changes.
====Set Up and Zero the MB====
Click the manual control button, that looks like 4 arrows at the top of the window. Set the extruder temperature to 220 and the build platform temperature to 110. This will pre-heat them while you set the 0 position.

Use the jog buttons on the left side to manually move the extruder head to the center of the platform, with about 1 mm gap in the vertical direction. Set this as the zero position using the button below the position indicators. When you start your build the MB assumes that the extruder is set to this zero position, so remember to check that it's zeroed before EVERY build. Note that as you're jogging the head around, you can choose how far each click will move the head. Make sure, especially in the Z direction, that you don't crash the head into the platform or go off the edge. There is a stop button in the center in case you see it's going to crash. Be ready to click it!

Once it's set, look for the temperature traces on the right to converge to the set points. Then close the manual menu.
====Start the Build====
Start the build by clicking the second large button across the top. There may be some delay before it moves because it will wait until the extruder head and the build platform reach the target temperature. If it takes too long, cancel and open the manual control menu. It occasionally forgets the set temperature and you'll need to enter 220 and 110 again. Then watch to see that the temperature traces start rising. Go back and restart the build.

Once it reaches the set temperature, the first thing it will do depends upon whether you are using the heated build platform or the automated (and heated) build platform. The former will move the head up, extrude some plastic, and wait just long enough for you to pull off the filament that comes out. Be careful not to scrape the head because it's coated with Teflon. The latter will move the head over, extrude some fiber, then try to wipe it off on the non-existent brush, so you'll have to quickly clean it off.

Once it's going, watch the build carefully to make sure that the filament going into the extruder head does not get hung up. Also, make sure it continues feeding the fiber - you may need to lightly adjust the pressure screw on the extruder head. In extreme cases where it won't extrude, I've had to go to the manual control and back the filament out, cut off the end, and feed it back in. You do this with the extruder controls in the upper right on the manual control menu.

If all goes well, you're build will complete correctly. The single biggest problem we continue to face with this MB is that it will randomly skip a few steps and one layer of your build will be offset (in the X-direction), spoiling the build. It's very difficult to try to restart the build, so if this happens, your build is effectively scrap. Help in resolving this issue would be really nice!

There are other, more complicated things going on that I won't go into here yet. For example, there is a way to edit out the extrude / wipe commands at the beginning of the build, but you either have to find the right commands in the GCode (yes, you can edit it), or edit the start.gcode and end.gcode files for the Skeinforge software that's embedded within the RG software.

Contact Roger S if you have questions or want a walkthrough on the MB.

| OtherReferences =
[http://www.thingiverse.com Thingiverse - a place with designs contributed by other people]
| MaintenanceInfo =
2012.05.25/Matt
* Worked on the power supply, the original supply ("GREEN" brand) seems to be working again with no indication of problems. Reconnected that power supply and ran all evening on it. No issues with power.
* Nate noticed a bunch of loose cables on the boards; we went over and tightened all connections. Probably the vibrations from rolling the card around the space are responsible for these loosening.
* During a test print, the extruder head dropped too low and dug through the aluminum foil on the HBP. I took the HBP off to replace the foil, while I was at it I added spacing washers between the Heater Board and the Build Platform. This should eliminate the warping of the Heater Board along the front edge where the wires connect.
* I couldn't locate the Kapton tape, so the HBP is currently covered with green painters tape. This seems to work okay, but ideally this should get covered with Kapton.
* After all this, the makerbot is printing decently well. Still needs some fine tuning though.
| ToDos =
#Add some kind of locking mechanism to electrical connections to the ABP
#Fix the skipping problem
| FAQs =
A list of commonly asked questions
}}

Template:Equipment

2012-05-27T01:43:35Z

UnixMonky: /* Manufacturer Information */ updated with part numbers

<noinclude>
= How to create an equipment page: =

Include the ''Equipment'' Template like so:

<pre>
{{Equipment

| Name = Name of the tool goes here

| Intro = Some text to describe the equipment goes here.
* You can use any wiki formatting that you wish:
* Like a bulleted list

| Owner = Owner's Name(s) goes here, including percentage

| StorageLocation = Tell people where to find it, and where to put it away.

| MakeModel = Acme CNC Yak Shaver - Model 5000 deluxe

| PartNumber =

| Documents = Link(s) to on-line documentation

| LooksLike = Link(s) to picture(s) of it

| Rules =

Put the rules that govern the use of this tool here.
* Who is allowed to use it?
* Is there any traning required before use?

| Instructions =

You can write the instructions here. Or maybe add a link
to another page or the user's manual.

| OtherReferences =

Add links to any other sources that pertain to this equipment.

| MaintenanceInfo =

Does this thing need it's oil changed every 30 cycles?
People need to know!

| ToDos =

What problems does this thing have, or are there improvements that would make it better.

| FAQs =

A list of commonly asked questions

}}
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* What it looks like: 
{{{LooksLike|[[File:PhotoNeeded.png|100px]]}}}
== Manufacturer Information ==
* Make/Model: {{{MakeModel|''not specified''}}}
* Part Number: {{{PartNumber|''not specified''}}}
- RepRap Motherboard v1.2 (Firmware: 3.0)
- Extruder Controller v2.2 (Firmware 3.0 w/Relays)
- Stepper Motor Driver v2.3r1
- Plastruder Mk5
- Heated Build Platform v1.1

==Documentation==
{{{Documents|''not specified''}}}
== Rules ==

{{{Rules|Be excellent to each other!}}}

== Instructions ==

{{{Instructions|''not specified''}}}

== Other References ==

{{{OtherReferences|''not specified''}}}

== Maintenance ==

{{{MaintenanceInfo|''not specified''}}}

== Things that Need to be Done ==

{{{ToDos|''not specified''}}}

== FAQs ==

{{{FAQs|''none yet''}}}

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Members

2012-05-08T21:02:03Z

UnixMonky:

User:UnixMonky

2012-05-08T20:58:41Z

UnixMonky: /* Contact Info */

== Contact Info ==
Name: Matt Huber

Email: UnixMonky@gmail.com

Ham Radio: KD8LLT (Technician)

== Projects ==
* Repairs to some gadgets

== Skills ==
* Some *nix, particularly Solaris
* Perl, Python(new!)
* Some electronics work
* 8th Grade Woodshop
* Various networking things

== What I want to learn/work on with you ==
* Antenna theory/building
* Microcontrollers
* Anything fun, weird, interesting, bizarre, or otherwise cool.

== Other Activities/Interests ==
* Ham Radio
* Performance Rally
* Percussion

[[Category:Members|UnixMonky]]

Potlock Menu Planning

2012-03-20T23:35:11Z

UnixMonky: /* Snacks, Salads, & Sides */

* There will be two mealtimes: "lunch" at ~1pm and "dinner" at ~7pm, or whenever somebody starts cooking!
* Snacks of various kinds will be available throughout.
* Beverages will be BYOB since we've already got a supply of pop in the kitchen. This is a great opportunity to restock your favorites if they're running low!
* There is a grill at the space, right?
* If you have a crockpot, please consider using it! We don't have proper kitchen at the space, so crockpots and such will be helpful for supplying us all with hot food.
* Please avoid common allergens (or put them on the side) if they're optional in your recipe: nuts, dairy, wheat, etc.
 
==Lunch Entrees==
{| border="2"
|-
| '''Food Item'''
| '''Bringer of Food'''
|-
| Tasty snack-ums yummies
| i3 detroit member #2342
|-
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| Sammich fixins (including cheese, cold cuts, and normal + GF breads)
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|-
| Veggie Entree
|
|}

== Dinner Entrees ==

{| border="2"
|-
| '''Food Item'''
| '''Bringer of Food'''
|- style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"
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|- style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"
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|}

==Snacks, Salads, & Sides==

{| border="2"
|-
| '''Food Item'''
| '''Bringer of Food'''
| '''When? (lunch, dinner, or either/both)'''
|-
| Strawberry Pretzel Salad
| Matt Huber
| Lunch+
|-style="background: lime"
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|- style="background: yellow"
| Fruit Plate
| <this could be you?>
|
|}

==Desserts==
{| border="2"
|-
| '''Food Item'''
| '''Bringer of Food'''
|- style="background: white"
|
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|-
|
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|-}

Main Page

2012-03-15T14:47:18Z

UnixMonky: /* Equipment */ Added a link to the Equipment list, since I couldn't find an existing one.

== [http://i3detroit.com i3 Detroit] - The Metro Detroit Hackerspace ==

__NOTOC__

=== March 24, 2012 ===
Our biannual potlock is coming up. March 24th. Get ready by heading on over to our [[ToDo | ToDo]] list and filling out your demands for things to fix! If you want to help out in additional ways, head on over to our [[ Potlock_Menu_Planning | Foodie Page]] page.

== Upcoming Events ==

*'''[[Meetings|Regular Meeting]]''' every first and third Tuesday at 7pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[[Meetings|Board Meeting]]''' every second Tuesday at 7:30pm at [[Location|i3 Detroit]]
*'''[http://www.eventbrite.com/org/245909400?s=1360008 Classes and Events]''' - our current schedule on Eventbrite.

== Members ==

;[[Members|Members]]
:List of Active Members
;[[MemberProjects|Member Projects]]
:Independent Projects in Progress
;[[New Member Orientation]]
:Info for new and potential members, including the [[New Member Orientation#FAQ|FAQ]]

;[[HOWTO Get a Wiki Account]]
:Because contributions to the wiki are always good!

== Projects ==

[[Great Global Hackerspace Challenge 2011]]

[[Red Bull Creation 2011]]

== Equipment ==

Information and safety procedures for our tools and equipment organized by location:

{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! Zone
! Zone Warden
! Phone
! Email
|-
|[[Craft Room]]
|Melissa B
|(248) 672-6485
|insectqueen@gmail.com
|-
|[[Electronics Room]]
|Nathaniel B
|(248) 379-3614
|Myself@telcodata.us
|-
|[[Machine Shop]]
|Steve H
| (734) 788-4667
|steveghermann@gmail.com
|-
|[[Wood Shop]]
|Dave A
|(309) 256-0515
| dalsquared2@gmail.com
|-
|[[Welding Area]]
|Dave W
|(313) 588-6614
|firemandave6024@gmail.com
|-
|[[Bicycle Shop]]
|Dustin W
|(248) 794-0581
|dustinbikes@gmail.com
|-
|[[Vinyl Shop]]
|Rocco M
|(248) 840-6491
|robocop3@gmail.com
|-
|[[Tool Crib]] /consumables area
|Eric M
|(586) 215-2513
|eric.a.merrill@gmail.com
|-
|[[Graveyard]]/Lost and Found
|
|
|
|-
|[[Chem Lab]]
|
|
|
|-
|[[CNC Shop]]
|Brian W
| (517) 974-4817
| byddcryf@gmail.com
|-
|[[Mobile Production Studio]]
|[[User:Nate_lapt|Nate Warnick]]
| (248) 677-1331
|Nate_LapT@i3detroit.com
|-
|[[Laser Area]]
|Abimael G
|(734) 972-7587 (no calls after 7pm)
|agc808@hotmail.com
|-
|[[Commons Area]]
|
|
|
|-
|}
List of all the [[Equipment]].

== Infrastructure ==

;'''[[Network]]'''
:The i3Detroit network information page.

;'''[[HVAC]]'''
:The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

;'''[[Breaker Panels]]'''
:The circuit breaker panels.

== Resources and Records ==

;'''[[Bylaws|By Laws]]'''
:Organizations Governance. In this document 'Members' refers to voting members as apposed to all 'key holders'.
;'''[[Standing rules]]'''
:Rules for the space.
;'''[[Officers]]'''
:A list of the current officers.
;'''[[:Category:MeetingMinutes|Meeting Minutes]]'''
:Minutes from our past meetings.
;'''[[:Category:Proposals|Proposals]]'''
:Archive of proposals and votes.
;'''[[Committees]]''' 
:List of committees and their resources
;'''[[In the Media]]'''
:Published articles, videos, etc. about i3 Detroit.
;'''[[Sources|Material and Tool Sources]]'''
:Places to get materials and tools.
;'''[[Community Contacts]]'''
:Groups and people to collaborate with.
;'''[[Reports]]'''
:Various reports for the organization.
;'''[[ToDo]]'''
:The ever-changing list of maintenance and improvement tasks.
;'''[[Forms]]'''
:Group Forms, Waivers, Sign-Ups, etc.
;'''[[Uploads]]'''
:Useful uploaded files, such as flyers, graphics, and more.
;'''[[Historical]]'''
:Old versions of Bylaws, Standing Rules, etc.

== [[Procedures and Instructions]] ==

;'''[[HOWTO Park your car]]''' 
:Rubber side down.
;'''[[HOWTO Close up the space]]''' 
:A checklist to complete if you are the last one out at the end of the night.
;'''[[HOWTO Host an event at i3detroit]]''' 
:Scheduling, publicity, day-of tasks.
;'''[[Officer and Director Tutorials]]''' 
:Information for Officers and Directors in training
Other procedures, including membership processing are on the [[Procedures and Instructions]] page.

 

== Choose Your Own Adventure ==

;'''[[Start the adventure?]]'''

Electronics Room

2012-02-27T13:57:51Z

UnixMonky: Removed my items that have arrived.

[[Image:I3detroit-eroom2.jpg|thumb|400px]] [[Image:I3detroit-eroom1.jpg|thumb|400px]]

== Store ==

The gray and gray/yellow drawers on the back wall are the electronics store. These components are for sale to anyone who has a use for them. Place payment in the drawer labeled with bold dollar signs and the word "payment" near the lower right.

If you don't know what a component costs, find it on http://mouser.com/ and add 10% to cover shipping. If you need change, you can make it with funds from the soda payment cup in the fridge. However, these funds go to different people, so don't just drop money in the wrong cup.

Some members may have components or salvageable parts that they will share but which may not be part of the electronics store. Use your judgment when taking those things.

If you wish to donate components to the store, feel free to do so. If it is clear where they should belong, just drop them in. Avoid placing them in an unlabeled drawer or bin. If you don't know where something belongs, ask [[User:Nbezanson|Nate B]], or leave a note indicating your intent and he will find or make a place so the parts can remain organized.

== Etiquette ==

As with all of i3, leave nothing on the workbenches. Your project can be stored in a labeled box in the electronics room if you are actively working on it and it is small. Otherwise, take it home or use a larger member storage area in the shop area.

If you were trimming or stripping wires, consider sweeping before you leave.

== Acquisition ==

Parts on this list will be ordered ASAP.

{| border="1"
|-
| Who wants it?
| What is it?
| Quantity desired
| Qty Ordered
| Mouser part #
| Digi-key part #
| notes
|-
|-
| nate b / trevor c
| wide-ass Kapton tape
| 1
| 0
|
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| http://store.makerbot.com/kapton-120-mm-tape.html
|}