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HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https:// | HiveMind is a wiki built by the [[https:// | ||
- | 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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===== 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: | In addition we also have Youtube Demo's listed for all of these different pieces of equipment found here: | ||
- | ==== PCB Manufacturing | + | |
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+ | ==== PCB Fabrication | ||
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+ | ** Fall 2023 updates: ** | ||
+ | * **//We are no longer requiring training for the ProtoMat or ProtoLaser.// | ||
+ | * ** Training is still required for the electroplater!** Training details can be found on the " | ||
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* [[pcb-help_pm|The LPKF ProtoMat S103]] - a 2.5-dimensional plotter that drills and mills (cuts) PCB substrates, plastics, and soft metals | * [[pcb-help_pm|The LPKF ProtoMat S103]] - a 2.5-dimensional plotter that drills and mills (cuts) PCB substrates, plastics, and soft metals | ||
* [[pcb-help_pl|The LPKF ProtoLaser U4]] - a 20um-diameter laser to etch (selectively remove) a wide variety of film/ | * [[pcb-help_pl|The LPKF ProtoLaser U4]] - a 20um-diameter laser to etch (selectively remove) a wide variety of film/ | ||
- | * [[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. ** The electroplater is up and functioning.** |
- | We also can [[process_stencils|cut stencils]], and assemble boards with a [[process_reflowoven|reflow oven]]. We also have a few unsupported capabilities, | + | We also can [[process_stencils|cut stencils]], and assemble boards with a [[process_reflowoven|reflow oven]]. We also have a few unsupported capabilities, |
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. | ||
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Out CAM file: [[https:// | Out CAM file: [[https:// | ||
- | === Useful Links === | + | * **No idea what a trace is?** --> [[pcb-basics|What is a PCB?]] |
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- | * Designing your own PCB? --> [[pcb-design|PCB Design]] | + | |
- | * Want to use the machines? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]] | + | |
- | * Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http:// | + | |
- | * What can we do, and how to do it --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]] | + | * **Looking to take your fab to the next level?** --> [[pcb-tips|Tips, tricks, |
- | * Help! And Other Questions | + | * **Something broken? |
- | * Take you fabrication | + | |
- | * Official Standard Operating Procedures | + | |
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]]. |