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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 ===== | ||
+ | At the IDC, you can find a plethora of equipment to assist you with your projects. Along with spare wood to help you downstairs, and a seemingly endless supply of 3D print materials, our electrical equipment lying behind the front desk can be found here at this [[https:// | ||
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+ | This equipment list is a work in progress, so it may not be 100 percent up to date, but it should have just about everything we have. You're always free to ask if we have something if you don't see it on the equipment list. Additionally, | ||
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==== The Front Desk ==== | ==== The Front Desk ==== | ||
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You can also check out equipment (for free!) at the front desk, including Raspberry Pis, motors, Beaglebones, | You can also check out equipment (for free!) at the front desk, including Raspberry Pis, motors, Beaglebones, | ||
+ | There are also lockers available for checkout at the front desk. If you have a big project, or don't want to carry a project back home each day then you may want to consider getting a locker. A PI at the front desk can get you a locker and a combination lock for it. If you forget your combination, | ||
==== 3D Printing ==== | ==== 3D Printing ==== | ||
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* These printers allow unique geometries to be printed by using dissoluble support material | * These printers allow unique geometries to be printed by using dissoluble support material | ||
* j55 stratasys? | * j55 stratasys? | ||
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* The Ender 5 Printers are our low cost printers that allow for casual, low time-consuming prints to be done | * The Ender 5 Printers are our low cost printers that allow for casual, low time-consuming prints to be done | ||
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* The MarkTwo is a specialty 3D printer that prints high strength parts using nylon-based material with fiber reinforcements such as carbon fiber. | * The MarkTwo is a specialty 3D printer that prints high strength parts using nylon-based material with fiber reinforcements such as carbon fiber. | ||
+ | * 2 [[ld-002r|Creality LD-002R SLA Resin Printer]] | ||
+ | * These SLA printers specialize in high detail and surface finish using SLA Technology | ||
==== Laser Cutting ===== | ==== Laser Cutting ===== | ||
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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: | ||
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+ | ==== PCB Fabrication | ||
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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 electroplater for via formation and other copper/tin plating needs | + | * [[pcb-help_ep|The LPKF Contac S4]] - a semi-automatic |
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+ | 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 === | + | **[[pcb-updates|2022 FALL UPDATES]]** |
* 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]] | ||
- | * How does one get trained? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]] | + | * Want to use the machines? --> [[pcb-training|PCB Training]] |
- | * All things fabrication --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]] | + | * Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http:// |
- | * Looking to schedule tool time? --> [[http:// | + | * What can we do, and how to do it --> [[pcb-fab|PCB Fabrication]] |
- | * Help! And Other Questions | + | * Help! --> [[pcb-help|Knowledge Base and FAQ]] |
- | * Take you fabrication to the next level! --> | + | * [[pcb-tips|Tips, tricks, |
- | * Official Standard Operating Procedures --> | + | * [[pcb-maintenance|Maintenance and troubleshooting]] |
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]]. | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[shopinventory|Shop Inventory - WIP]] | ||
In addition to the SOP's, the Hive has also created a video series on the Machine shop that you can watch to familiarize yourselves with the tools. Here's the [[https:// | In addition to the SOP's, the Hive has also created a video series on the Machine shop that you can watch to familiarize yourselves with the tools. Here's the [[https:// | ||
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* Beaglebone | * Beaglebone | ||
* TI launchpads | * TI launchpads | ||
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Items are available for checkout at the front desk. We do //not// sell electronics parts. If you need to purchase a part, please visit an online vendor. For more information on borrowing components, see [[front-desk|the front desk]]. | Items are available for checkout at the front desk. We do //not// sell electronics parts. If you need to purchase a part, please visit an online vendor. For more information on borrowing components, see [[front-desk|the front desk]]. | ||
* Add more resources and pages on getting started with embedded systems! Logistics do not go here. | * Add more resources and pages on getting started with embedded systems! Logistics do not go here. | ||
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===== Editing this Wiki ===== | ===== Editing this Wiki ===== | ||
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Note that we have the [[https:// | Note that we have the [[https:// |