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HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https://hive.ece.gatech.edu/|The Hive]] and the Georgia Tech maker community as a resource for all students using equipment and making projects within the Interdisciplinary Design Commons (IDC). | HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https://hive.ece.gatech.edu/|The Hive]] and the Georgia Tech maker community as a resource for all students using equipment and making projects within the Interdisciplinary Design Commons (IDC). |
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Besides containing up-to-date information on IDC equipment, the HiveMind also contains useful advice on how to make your projects come to life, as well as step-by-step guides on how to recreate the Hive's most popular workshops on your own time and standard operating procedures for all of our equipment . | Besides containing up-to-date information on IDC equipment, the HiveMind also contains useful advice on how to make your projects come to life, as well as step-by-step guides on how to recreate the Hive's most popular workshops on your own time and standard operating procedures for all of our equipment. |
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| Our Technical Areas and other resources can be found here:\\ |
| * [[start#resources_at_the_idc|Resources]]\\ |
| * [[start#the_front_desk|The Front Desk]]\\ |
| * [[start#d_printing|3D Printing]]\\ |
| * [[start#laser_cutting|Laser Cutting]]\\ |
| * [[start#electronics_benchtop|Electronics Benchtop]]\\ |
| * [[start#pcb_fabrication|PCB Fabrication]]\\ |
| * [[start#machine_shop|Machine Shop]]\\ |
| * [[start#embedded_systems|Embedded Systems]]\\ |
| * [[start#craft_area|Crafting]]\\ |
| * [[start#spray_paint_booth|Spray Paint Booth]]\\ |
| * [[start#collaboration_and_study_space|Collaboration and Study Space]]\\ |
| * [[start#popular_workshops|Popular Workshops]]\\ |
| * [[start#how_we_clean_the_space|Cleaning the Space]]\\ |
| * [[start#editing_this_wiki|Editing the Wiki]] |
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===== Resources at the IDC ===== | ===== Resources at the IDC ===== |
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In addition we also have Youtube Demo's listed for all of these different pieces of equipment found here:[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaHV-4SxpcHx4nsOkHsaOwHsnmBU3wZ4W|link]] | In addition we also have Youtube Demo's listed for all of these different pieces of equipment found here:[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaHV-4SxpcHx4nsOkHsaOwHsnmBU3wZ4W|link]] |
==== PCB Manufacturing ==== | |
| [[benchtop:equipList|A full list of equipment is available here.]] |
| ==== PCB Fabrication ==== |
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{{:milling_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}Here at The Hive, we have a suite of tools made by LPKF that enable students to fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs). Students go through a three-step training process to gain access to the tools, after which they can use the equipment and our materials free of charge whenever The Hive is open. | {{:milling_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}Here at The Hive, we have a suite of tools made by LPKF that enable students to fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs). Students go through a three-step training process to gain access to the tools, after which they can use the equipment and our materials free of charge whenever The Hive is open. |
* [[pcb-help_ep|The LPKF Contac S4]] - a semi-automatic galvanic electroplater for via formation and other copper/tin plating needs | * [[pcb-help_ep|The LPKF Contac S4]] - a semi-automatic galvanic electroplater for via formation and other copper/tin plating needs |
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We also can [[https://wiki.hive.ece.gatech.edu/doku.php?id=process_stencils|cut stencils]], and assemble boards with a [[https://wiki.hive.ece.gatech.edu/doku.php?id=process_reflowoven|reflow oven]]. We also have a few unsupported capabilities, including apply [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/promask.pdf|soldermask]] and [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/prolegend.pdf|silkscreen]], as well as a [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/ProConduct_Specs.pdf|chemical-free electroplating option]], but again, your mileage may vary with these. Head to our [[pcb-fab|PCB fabrication]] page for more details on all that. | We also can [[process_stencils|cut stencils]], and assemble boards with a [[process_reflowoven|reflow oven]]. We also have a few unsupported capabilities, including applying [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/promask.pdf|soldermask]] and [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/prolegend.pdf|silkscreen]], as well as a [[https://www.lpkfusa.com/datasheets/prototyping/ProConduct_Specs.pdf|chemical-free electroplating]] process, but again, your mileage may vary with these. Head to our [[pcb-fab|PCB fabrication]] page for more details. |
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The Hive provides double-sided copper on FR4 in 0.5 oz/ft^2 (18 um) and 1 oz/ft^2 (35 um) weights to our users at no cost, though many other substrates can be used. | The Hive provides double-sided copper on FR4 in 0.5 oz/ft^2 (18 um) and 1 oz/ft^2 (35 um) weights to our users at no cost, though many other substrates can be used. |
Out CAM file: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WzzpPwXMDUg5DD4iUzenZINrzRG0kSn4|CAM]]\\ | Out CAM file: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WzzpPwXMDUg5DD4iUzenZINrzRG0kSn4|CAM]]\\ |
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=== Useful Links === | **[[pcb-updates|2022 FALL UPDATES]]** |
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* No idea what a trace is? --> [[pcb-basics|What is a PCB?]] | * **No idea what a trace is?** --> [[pcb-basics|What is a PCB?]] |
* Designing your own PCB? --> [[pcb-design|PCB Design]] | * **Designing your own PCB?** --> [[pcb-design|PCB Design]] |
* Want to use the machines? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]] | * **Want to use the machines?** --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]] |
* Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http://www.sums.gatech.edu|Head to SUMS!]] | * **Looking to schedule tool time?** --> [[http://www.sums.gatech.edu|Head to SUMS!]] ([[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/ETGfA3m7Q3tCmtG0XVgAHG0Bz3-84vabxqlTRuF5spUmQw?e=q999Yt|What is SUMS?]]) |
* What can we do, and how to do it --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]] | * **What can we do, and how to do it** --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]] |
* Help! And Other Questions --> [[pcb-help|Knowledge Base and FAQ]] | * **Help!** --> [[pcb-help|Knowledge Base and FAQ]] |
* Take you fabrication to the next level! --> [[pcb-tips|PCB Fab Tips and Tricks]] | * **Looking to take your fab to the next level?** --> [[pcb-tips|Tips, tricks, and process miscellany]] |
* Official Standard Operating Procedures --> [[pcb-sops|SOPs]] | * **Something broken?** --> [[pcb-maintenance|Maintenance and troubleshooting]] |
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Questions? You can reach the PCB MPIs at [[hive-pcb@ece.gatech.edu]]. | Questions? You can reach the PCB MPIs at [[hive-pcb@ece.gatech.edu]]. |