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- | ==== How to start making PCBs at The Hive ==== | + | ==== The Guide ==== |
- | **Will the PIs at the Hive make a board for me?**\\ | + | Which process are you interested in? |
- | No, even better: we’ll train you! That’s right, for a mere four hours of your time, you will gain the ability to make as many PCBs as you want for free and can reserve time on the equipment! What a great deal, what a time to be alive. Only making one board? It can take several tries to get it right. In other words, if you think you only need one board done, you might actually need two! | + | |
+ | - [[process_1S-noHoles|Single sided, no holes]] | ||
+ | - [[process_1S-holes|Single sided, with holes]] | ||
+ | - [[process_2S-noPlate|Double sided, no plating]] | ||
+ | - [[process_2S-plate|Double sided, with plating]] | ||
- | **What’s the process for getting trained? | ||
- | Training is a three step process that is handled through SUMS. | ||
- | - Complete the training session itself. | ||
- | - Pass the 10 question quiz. | ||
- | - Successfully fabricate our training board under the guidance of a PCB trainer during a Checkoff. | ||
- | ** What is SUMS? **\\ | ||
- | If you have no idea what SUMS is, have no fear. SUMS (Shared User Management System) is a user access control system made here at Tech that The Hive uses to control access to some of the more sensitive or complicated tools. For PCB fabrication, | ||
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- | ** How do I join a training session OR request a new one? **\\ | ||
- | If you haven’t been to The Hive, you’ll need to join our “Equipment Group” first: | ||
- | - Go to sums.gatech.edu and login (button is on the top right of the screen). | ||
- | - In the main toolbar on top, click " | ||
- | - Search for "The Hive" (no quotes). Click the link. | ||
- | - Click " | ||
- | Congrats! Now you can begin the PCB training process. | ||
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- | To register for a training session that has already been created: | ||
- | - Go to sums.gatech.edu and login (button is on the top right of the screen). | ||
- | - In the main toolbar on top, on the right, click "Set Active BG/ | ||
- | - In the main toolbar on top, in the middle, click " | ||
- | - You should see all the available training sessions that The Hive is offering through the SUMS system. Sign up for the one that works for you. | ||
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- | If there are no training sessions, or none of the scheduled ones work for you, you may request a new one: | ||
- | - Go to sums.gatech.edu and login (button is on the top right of the screen). | ||
- | - In the main toolbar on top, on the right, click "Set Active BG/ | ||
- | - Somewhere in the main area of your main screen, you will find a section called, "Find training requirements" | ||
- | - Click on " | ||
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- | Training sessions can be held anytime (including (and preferably!) when The Hive is closed). |